If you are looking for a stay near downtown, but not in downtown, Nicholas place was great! We were about 15 minutes from downtown (easy Uber drive as well). Quiet community, very clean, has all the essentials for cooking, grilling, etc. Very close to Sun Life Marina Elm Hill for boat rentals (5 minutes away) on Percy Priest Lake. Great experience there renting a pontoon. There is a nice little trail near Nicholas condo that leads to the lake as well. No beach or dock, but a quiet little place to sit and look out over the lake. Communication was great with Nicholas if we needed anything before or during our stay.