One of the finest views you will find of The Smokies is visible from Rarity Bay. On the list of community attributes: championship golf, tennis, equestrian, swimming pool, fine dining and even Fido has his own doggie park at one of the prettiest Tennessee golf communities. Located in the foothills of Eastern Tennessee, the 960 acre lakefront neighborhood is surrounded by 10 miles of shoreline on 16,000 acre Tellico Lake. Buyers searching waterfront retirement communities will find many of the homes at Rarity Bay have private boat docks on the lake. Tellico Lake is one of the least polluted federally protected Tennessee lakes in the United States and the lake level only fluctuates about six feet in depth during the winter months which is great for homes with boat docks.

RARITY BAY AMENITIES

  • 24 Hour Manned Gated Entrance
  • 18 Hole Championship Golf Course designed by D.J.VeVictor and Peter Langham
  • Golf Clubhouse with Dining
  • Outdoor Swimming Pool & 2 Tennis Courts
  • 4 Pickleball Courts
  • White Stables Equestrian Center
  • Walking Trails
  • Dog Park

Tellico Lake was named 'Best Eastern Tennessee Lake' by Boating Life Magazine. Winters are mild and summers cooled by the breezes rolling off The Smokies. 75% of the land around the lake is undeveloped and protected preserving its natural beauty. Reasonably close to Knoxville are big city modern conveniences and collegiate sports. Important to Baby Boomers relocating to Tennessee, it's easy to find headline entertainment, lifelong learning courses, brand name shopping and award winning medical care in Knoxville.

More than 50 social clubs are active at Rarity Bay providing residents plenty of opportunities to meet new friends and socialize; social clubs such as Dinner for Eight and the Rarity Bay Women's Club. Despite Rarity Communities' hard times of the past, a bond has been cemented among the members at one of the friendliest waterfront retirement communities in Tennessee and it's impressive.

The 18 hole golf course at Rarity Bay was designed by D.J. VeVictor and Peter Langham and has gentle rolling hills, stellar mountain views and interesting elevation fluctations on the course. Golf, tennis, fitness, a swimming pool and miles of hiking trails are inside the gates of Rarity Bay providing activities for residents to stay fit and enjoy life. Rarity Bay is also has an equestrian center providing boarding, horse pastures and trail rides to club members. Horse camps, barrel races and horse shows take place throughout the year.

There is hardly a need to leave Rarity Bay, whether you choose to live at Tennessee golf communities year round or as a second home. When the sun begins to set, make your way over to the Rarity Bay Clubhouse for a delicious dining experience. We had the pleasure of dining at the club and enjoying their smoked Prime Rib which was excellent. Prices at the Rarity Bay golf club are reasonable for lunch and dinner. 

Located on one of the most beautiful Tennessee lakes facing The Smokies, to us, Rarity Bay is more relaxing than living in Knoxville. 1,600 homes are planned with approximately 450 homes built to date. Lots for sale are available in the $30k's, Rarity Bay condos for sale can be found in the mid $100k's, villas in the mid $300k's and single family homes for sale at Rarity Bay start in the mid $500k's. Rarity Bay approved builders include Greystone Construction, Heartwood Homes and Providence Builders.  All of these custom home builders are ready to make relocating to Tennessee as seemless as possible.

 

Amenities

Gated
Golf
Equestrian
Clubhouse
Tennis
Pickleball
Community Pool
Fitness Center
On-site Dining
Social Event Calendar / Activities Director
Fishing
Dog Park

Rarity Bay Reviews

4.7 / 5 (288 reviews)
"Location for natural beauty, climate, and outdoor recreation is hard to beat. The people living here are energetic, helpful to one another and the broader community, and display a great variety of talents."
-- John, Resident
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4.9 / 5
"I lived alone before I purchased a home in Rarity Bay. I still live alone,but am no longer lonely. I have been included in so many activities. I am now again using my brain and social skills. I have some kind of activity to look forward each day if I choose. I am so happy here. "
-- Sue F., Resident
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5 / 5
"My wife and I have lived in Rarity Bay since 2002 having bought our lot in 1996. This has to be one of the most beautiful scenic areas in the USA. The lakes are clear, the mountains are inspiring, and the golf course is awesome... especially for retirees who don't need the difficulty of a PGA course. The social clubs in the community are many and varied and it is not difficult to find a group focused on your particular area(s) of interest. Whether its the Women's club, the Yacht Club, Dinner for 6 or 8, pool/billiards, bridge, Garden Club, Mens and Women Golf, Couples Golf, etc., Rarity Bay has it all. Our First Responders are made up of skilled health care specialists/residents that offer a level of confidence and quite confidence that should something happen to you, you will be well cared for in a loving, professional way. The Health care systems in the Knoxville area are outstanding. But what makes this community thrive and what makes it so wonderful are the people who live here and their caring attitude toward their neighbors. This year, my wife had to be admitted to a Dementia/ALZ assisted living facility in the local area. The outpouring concern, help and caring for both my wife and I has been simply awesome. And this support started 3 years ago as my wife began the slow decline into cognitive disability. A day does not go by that someone in this community reaches out to my wife and I in a caring, loving manner. This is truly what makes this absolutely the most amazing community to live in. I feel so blessed that we chose Rarity Bay to live out our retirement years. There can not possibly be a better or more beautiful and certainly not a more caring community in this whole country. "
-- Anonymous, Resident
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5 / 5
"Great people and a lot of activities."
-- Anonymous, Resident
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3.4 / 5
"The friendliness of the residents, the wide variety of activities, the exceptional beauty all around and the reasonable cost of living."
-- Jack, Resident
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4.7 / 5