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A Home Builders Dream Vacation Home

The Manor At Center Hill Lake

“We had always known we wanted to build and own vacation rentals so, when the perfect property came up for sale we knew we couldn’t pass it up,” says Lee Knight, owner of Paradigm Building Group, “We built The Manor as a home away from home with all the amenities you would want in your own home.”

The Manor is a one-of-a-kind new construction home built less than half a mile from Fishlipz Grill at Pates Ford Marina on Center Hill Lake. This dream vacation home is on Airbnb, ideal for large family getaways with more than 4000 sqft boasting five bedrooms and a total of 10 beds. This immaculate property includes a hot tub, private pool, large fully equipped kitchen, two masters, two large outdoor decks with a gas grill and Traeger smoker, ping pong, theater, bunk room, and a private wooded area to watch deer, squirrels, bird and fireflies.

“We built The Manor as a home away from home with all the amenities you would want in your own home,” Knight said, “As custom home builders we don’t always get to put our own touch on things so it was nice to see our own vision come to life and let others enjoy it too.”

As a custom home builder by trade, Lee has seen it all when it comes to amenities, so when he and his wife started planning their own dream vacation home, they put that vast knowledge to use, creating the most meticulously crafted property.

Knight says one amenity they were not going to skimp on was the pool, “There was no doubt in our mind once we started the build we had to have a pool.”

“The pool, hot tub, grills, porches, decks and fire pits, just being able to enjoy the fresh air are my favorites,” he explained, “the peaceful surroundings of nature and proximity to the water are why we chose this lot. And the theater is our favorite way to end the days.”

Airbnb began in 2008 when two designers who had space to share hosted three travelers looking for a place to stay. Now, millions of hosts and guests use the platform to rent privately owned homes like this one by the night for safe communication, payments, and reviews of previous bookings.

Guests at The Manor have unanimously left five stars, commenting, “Our group had an incredible time... Lee and Melody’s home was immaculate and exceeded our expectations with its beautiful surroundings and ample space for our three families,” and “You can walk to/from the marina and go fishing or rent a boat during your stay, but you truly don’t need to leave the property. The home is a destination in itself and delivers a memorable vacation experience.”

Many guests have also complemented the Knight family for being incredible hosts, both quick with communication and very helpful.

Lee says they have also had a good experience renting the space to guests, and they love being able to share their home with others. “Honestly, we have had some of the most wonderful guests already. Groups that come in and treat the home as if they understand someone has put their hard work and time into it. They clean up and communicate well. Respectful, considerate and thoughtful.”

Looking for the perfect weekend itinerary for a guest staying at the house? Here is what Lee says his would be.

“The perfect weekend in the summer would start with grilling steaks and veggies on the grill with a night swim and s’mores by the fire. Waking up to coffee on the back deck and renting a pontoon at Pates Ford Marina for the day swimming and fishing while exploring waterfalls and coming back to have dinner at Fish Lipz Restaurant. Head back to the house to relax, play some darts and watch a movie in the theater. Sunday morning cook a huge breakfast on the back deck and enjoy a relaxing morning swim before heading out.”

If you’d like to book this masterpiece, you’re going to need to get on it. The calendar for the manor is already filling quickly into fall. Search The Manor At Center Hill Lake on airbnb.com to find it and read more.