Rarity Bay sits on a scenic peninsula in Vonore, Tennessee, right on Tellico Lake, so residents see mountain views of the Smoky Mountains and enjoy over 10 miles of shoreline around the water, and the gated community features a gatehouse for added security. There's a country club offering a championship 18-hole golf course designed by DeVictor Langham, and it's got a pro shop, practice range, putting green, and even a golf school if you want lessons, so folks who like golf can play or pick up new skills, and there are also pickleball and tennis courts, with the tennis courts being lighted for night games and tournament play, and the pickleball courts totaling four. The Swim & Tennis Club sits next to the Clubhouse and has an outdoor pool, fitness center, and even more tennis and pickleball courts, so there's plenty to do. Rarity Bay has an equestrian center where residents can ride, board their horses, take riding lessons, and use the lighted show arena or head out on 10 miles of riding trails, so horse lovers have a place too. The Activity Center is the main social spot, hosting things like wine tastings, holiday parties, meetings, and art shows, and there are community gardens for those who want to grow flowers, fruit, or vegetables, along with a dog park called Rusty's Place with big views, for walking and letting dogs run free.
The Bay Bistro is the main dining spot, offering brunch, lunch, dinner, and bar menus, but it's closed on Mondays, and the clubhouse itself is over 11,000 square feet with a French Country style, so there's plenty of room for fine dining, private meetings, and relaxing in the Grille room or by the fireplace. Boat owners can use community docks and boat slips, and there are private docking privileges, so life by the water is easy, and some homes have waterfront or water view lots with no required timeframe for building. Real estate at Rarity Bay includes custom estate homes, villas, and condos, all done in French Country architecture, and some homes are new constructions with features like brick exteriors, asphalt roofs, modern kitchens with granite countertops, and open living spaces-there's one called the Piedmont II, with 2,081 square feet, a fireplace, alarm system, and a two-car garage, and it was built in 2023 with a 20-year structural warranty.
There are hiking and walking trails throughout Rarity Bay, letting residents see all the views and enjoy being outside. There's a recreation center, a fitness facility, outdoor barbecues, areas for private parties, and even a flex space and club room in some homes. The community calls its lifestyle "The Bay Way," and it's now home to over 900 homeowners, with activities for all kinds of interests, whether that's boating, gardening, golf, swimming, or horse riding. There's a mix of families, singles, and retirees, and the whole place has a simple, relaxed feeling by the lake and mountains.
