Nestled near the beautiful Rarity Bay golf course is where Dale and Lori Coates, who moved here from Naples, Fl., decided to build their new villa home. The Coates, who had no plans to move to Tennessee, opted to relocate after their first visit to Rarity Bay. “We love the fact that Rarity Bay has the beauty of the water and mountains in one location. It’s just a bonus that there is no traffic here. No road rage in Vonore,” said Lori. “The people are very kind and caring, not to mention just fun to talk to.” Lori and Dale are originally from Michigan, and they have found friends in Rarity Bay from both their home state, as well as Florida.

The Coates enjoy many of the activities that Rarity Bay has to offer; they both love boating, golf and social activities. Lori and Dale return to Florida often to visit their two daughters, Traci and Ashley. Though the Coates still love Florida, they love the fact that they could build a home in Tennessee for half of what it would have cost them in Naples. They also enjoy the fact that gas is 30 cents cheaper here than in Naples. The couple has settled into their new home while also settling into new jobs. Dale, who owned a printing business in Florida, is now working at Mastercraft in Vonore. He truly enjoys his new work and loves being around the beautiful boats that they construct. Lori, a former hair stylist turned real estate agent, is working as a member of the Rarity Bay sales team. “I love sharing this community with others! Knowing how life feels in Rarity Bay makes it easy to tell people what a wonderful community this is,” said Lori. “And knowing that they could be as happy here, as Dale and I are, makes it all the more easy.”