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Best Lakefront Views, Private, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Dock, Kayaks & Dog Friendly

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Enjoy a variety of recreational activities available
Boats and jetskis available for rent from local companies
Daytime or nighttime, it's always stunning at Fort Sunsets
Relaxation at it's very finest!
King primary suite

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Dandridge, TN
  • Douglas Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Vermont Horse Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Smoky Mountain Deer Farm and Exotic Petting Zoo
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Downstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Best Lakefront Views, Private, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Dock, Kayaks & Dog Friendly

Welcome to your favorite place on earth with the best sunsets on the lake, now with a brand new fire pit sitting area! Deeply discounted for the colder months, but still a great time to be had. Imagine waking up to coffee on the back deck overlooking the lake, listening to the eagles and watching blue herons fish for their breakfast, or sitting in the front porch rocker to greet the herd of deer quietly grazing in the front yard. Eager to get to all the water fun to be had at the lake? A brand new hardscape extension with built in fire pit, kayak launching area, and seating area is ready for you. This will only add to an incredible hardscape area where you’ll find a selection of kayaks and paddle boards for the adventurous, and a hot tub for the more laid back! Fort Sunsets is the ultimate social distancing spot with some of best fishing on lake! Every season has its beauty on the lake. Come in March and April for the smallmouth and crappie fishing. The lake also hosts the Bassmasters Tournaments which starts a short 10 minutes from the house. Come in Summer to enjoy the lake and outdoors. Hang out on the dock, bring a boat or rent one, paddle the calm cove, or enjoy sitting on one of the 4 deck options. Come in cooler months to enjoy the views and proximity to tons of fun. Enjoy an area with beautiful views while working or studying remotely. Dedicated work station available with high speed fiber optic internet for your working or playing convenience.

Fort Sunset is a wonderful retreat, located lakefront in historic Dandridge, TN and 35 minutes drive to Pigeon Forge, 45 minutes to Gatlinburg, and the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. This home is year round lakefront with a dock that floats from April through October. Featuring 2100 sq ft of indoor living space and 2300+ sq ft of decks / patios all overlooking the main channel of Douglas Lake, while offering the security of being in a quiet cove. Immaculate landscaping, cobblestone steps to the water, large patio lakeside with plenty of furnishings.

The home has 1 king and 1 queen bedrooms on the main level with en suite baths and 1 king bedroom lower level with en suite bath. All bedrooms open onto the large decks and patios and offer fantastic views of the lake and sunsets. Large kitchen/dining /den combo opens to the massive screened deck overlooking Douglas Lake as well as both bedrooms having direct access to the screened-in deck. Home is comfortable for up to 3 couples with 2 children as there is plenty of room on the property to get away if needed.

Downstairs features a den with dartboard, TV and DVD player, and movie library. Here you'll find two day beds, comfy lounging chair(makes a bed), and an ottoman that makes a small bed also for additional sleeping space. All this opens to the lower level deck where a gas BBQ grill and extensive seating space to relax.

Fort Sunset will provide a place for your family to return for years to come and enjoy the clean and breathtaking water of Douglas Lake and Great Smoky Mountain views with Dollywood, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg just a little farther down the road! Also 45 minutes to University of Tennessee if you want a getaway for sporting events. Tons of activities in area for everyone, including white water rafting, hiking, zip lining, shopping, playing, horse back riding, antiquing, fishing, tubing, water skiing, snow skiing, and still more! Best of all, super easy remote check in and check out.

Amenities:
• Hot Tub lakeside-Large 8 person
• Large boat dock with boat slip, 2 jet ski ports, and kayak port (seasonal March till early to October) 4 kayaks and 2 paddle boards provided.
• Cobblestone patio lakeside with abundance of outdoor furniture along with gas grill
• Fire pit lakeside with fire wood provided
• Gentle slope to the water paved with stone steps
• Year round lake front, but water is lowered by TVA in winter months for flood control so December to February water is 20 feet lower than rest of the year.
• 500 sq ft, lower level, open air deck with lots of comfortable furnishings, (fenced for small children and dog's safety)
• 500 sq ft screened deck main level with lots of comfortable furnishings
• High speed fiber optic internet connectivity with Smart TVs and HULU
• Electronic Dart Board/Board Games/ DVD player on the lower level
• All cooking and eating utensils, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, blender and all major appliances
• Two coffee makers for K cup and standard drip
• Washer and dryer (lower level) and all bed linens furnished
• Central heat and air (NEST system)
• 2 twin day beds, 1 twin size chair/bed, and 1 fold out ottoman bed downstairs in rec room.
• All bath towels and wash cloths furnished
• 2 full baths en suite main level
• 1 full bath en suite lower level

*Contactless Checkin!! Code, wifi, and address sent the morning of check-in
**House is on well water with filtration system and septic system
***Home has exterior cameras on corners of house

Property manager

Jason Smith
Premier Host

Languages

Czech, English, Slovak, Spanish

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House Rules

Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
All children must be supervised at all times.
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Events

No events allowed
Non-registered overnight guests subject to charges
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
DOGS ONLY WITH APPROVAL. NO OTHER ANIMALS
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking on outdoor spaces only
Use of lake, hot tub, fire pit, recreational equipment, and dock area at own risk.
No children under the age of 12 (or anyone who cannot swim regardless of age) allowed on the dock without adult supervision and wearing a life jacket.
No aggressive dogs allowed. Pets must be under owner's control at all times and must be crated if left alone. Guests responsible to pick up pet waste.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Non-registered overnight guests subject to charges
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dandridge

Located in Dandridge, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Douglas Lake and popular attractions include Wilderness at the Smokies and Soaky Mountain Waterpark. Travelling with kids? Consider Lions Park and Smoky Mountain Deer Farm and Exotic Petting Zoo. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Dandridge, TN

What's nearby

  • Douglas Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Vermont Horse Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Forbidden Caverns - 20 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Smoky Mountain Deer Farm and Exotic Petting Zoo - 34 min drive - 28.4 km
  • Wilderness at the Smokies - 36 min drive - 40.2 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Angelos At The Point - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪China 1 - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Best Lakefront Views, Private, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Dock, Kayaks & Dog Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-out at Best Lakefront Views, Private, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Dock, Kayaks & Dog Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Best Lakefront Views, Private, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Dock, Kayaks & Dog Friendly located?

This family-friendly Dandridge holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Douglas Lake and Vermont Horse Park. Town of Dandridge Park and Lewis Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 177 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tyler F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

beautiful property

beautiful property
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent vacation

Great location, wonderful property. A very clean with everything you need right there great location to Gatlinburg pigeon Forge and Knoxville will definitely be coming back again
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home for Christmas stay

This was a beautiful, well kept property near the lake. The home was clean, had plenty of seating for a family of 7, and had plenty of towels and linens, too. As we came in the winter, the lake was quite low, but we saw that as a positive and explored all of the revealed lake bottom features. We even kayaked a bit! We had a great time; Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Views

Comfortable Beds, Amazing Sunset views, very peaceful and relaxing home. Communication with host was excellent!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vacation

Everything was as advertised. Beautiful home and view. We had one minor issue but we got it fixed. Jason was very quick to respond to our needs. We look forward to our next stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Fall Break

We had a fabulous time at this property. Listing is accurate. Family, kid, and pet friendly. Best stocked kitchen hands down. Fire pit is wonderful. Sunsets are first rate. Host responds quickly to messaging.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean/Beautiful Lake House

My two friends and I enjoyed this very nice and beautifully decorated Lakehouse!! Whenever we needed anything Jason was on top of it and fixed it right away!! The beds were comfortable!! Fully stocked kitchen! TVs worked well!! Very clean!! This is a very beautiful Lakehouse that can sleep 6 adults and 2 small children :) We relaxed and watched movies at night in the living room and cooked meals also. We drove to Pigeon Forge each day because there wasn't much to do in Dandridge TN but there was the Busch's Beans restaurant/museum 10-15 min. away. Their food and gift shop is amazing!! The Lakehouse was 45-50 min. to Sevierville, Pigeon Forge TN. We enjoyed the drive there though, there wasn't a lot of tight curves but, roads were narrow. Our favorite resteraunts were Pinchys, Flavortown, Seasons 101,The Plum Tea House, The Local Goat, and Apple Barn Resteraunts Lunch is better than their breakfast!! A restful stay!! We are grateful!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway

This was a family vacation. The kids loved playing in the water and jumping in off the dock. The view was great. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice place

Very nice place and location was great with easy access to a variety of activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great outdoors space

Lots of wonderful spaces outside for enjoyment, including an entire screened-in porch upstairs.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

angela p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heaven on Earth

incredible views .. so nice to wake to such a stunning view. My Golden Retriever was so taken with the place and so was I .. Deer slept in the wooded area across the street every night .. it was amazing to watch them during our morning walks.. The Views are priceless and the accommodations what exactly what i was looking for ..
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

chrisy a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tennessee Get Away

A beautiful property with amazing views!
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring getaway

Beautiful home, everything was accurately represented in the listing. Owner was very attentive to our questions. Loved using the hot tub and kayaks. Beautiful views!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Absolutely beautiful place and amazing views. Very clean. Easy check in and out. Well maintained and stocked. We are already looking at our return date in October.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break 2024

We loved staying in this house! so comfortable and great for enjoying your friends and family. The owner is caring and easy to work with. We hope to come back and stay longer at this house!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and enjoyable

We went in the off season before the water was up to the dock and we still had a really great time! The house is cozy and the location is beautiful. Firepit and sunsets!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Honeymoon

We spent our honeymoon at this absolutely amazing property. It was the best few days ive soent
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kristina F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

November at the lake

We had a great time and would definitely stay again! Thank you for letting us stay at your home Jason!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Holly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Thanksgiving Week

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving week at Fort Sunsets. Even with the lower winter water level, there was plenty of lake to enjoy. The house was well stocked with plenty of kitchen items, games, and entertainment for the whole family. We saw deer from the balcony every day and a bald eagle stopped by one afternoon. The whole family enjoyed the week, including our four-legged family member.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

James C., Charleston, South Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing Trip

Place was awesome! Clean, easy to find, quiet and private even though you are very close to civilization. High speed internet was killer as was the hot tub. We brought a canoe and kayak but the host has plenty of kayaks and paddle boards. Fishing was good, I got 3 small mouth bass and wife got a largemouth. We've been coming to the mountains for 20 years and this was by far the best place we have ever stayed!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Great sunsets… great location away from the pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg chaos. The house and especially the kitchen was well Equipped, we were able to cook a few meals easily. The beds were very comfortable, and we all enjoyed a few movies down in the movie room. Check in was easy and Jason the host was extremely responsive. Oh, and a hot tub overlooking the sunsets and the lake! We would definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russell S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing area and views

Easy to find, excellent view of sunsets, deer playing in area daily, comfortable and relaxing. Kitchen utensils and supplies were more than plentiful. My only complaints are the dishwasher was full of clean dishes and had to be unloaded. And the glass table on the porch and the wood table on the lower stone patio were dirty and sticky. And the bath mats need to be washed or replaced. This was not a big deal but paying for a cleaning fee…I would expect these to be done.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

1 year Anniversary Vacation

Our stay was pretty much perfect, while there were some troubles with the hot tub that were unfortunate. The owner made it right by offering a more than fair refund. The house as a whole was very comfortable and provided us with well more than we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Nicholas F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hard to beat!

Great place for a family vacation! Would absolutely stay again. Can't beat the location or the views. Great sunsets and town is only 15 minutes away. A few reason for 4 stars instead of 5: 1)There was maintenance being done during our stay - at first we were told it would only be a few hours. Ended up being a several hours spread across a few days. Hard to relax at the dock with saws and impact wrenches running most the day. 2) Pretty sure the septic tank was leaking into the yard - not a great smell to have in the back yard. 3) Garbage - not enough storage capacity for garbage for family of 6. Also, you're expected to take the garbage to the county trash location (by the time we found out the location was closed). All minor issues but would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jason Smith

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We are a hard working family who has been blessed by God to have such a beautiful dream home on gorgeous Douglas Lake. I grew up in East Tennessee, and always thought there could be no better place on Earth. Over the course of my professional life, I had opportunity to travel throughout our great country and live practically in every state between Virginia and Texas and all the way down to Florida, and I can affirm, I was right all along! It took 30 years, but God saw fit to finally allow me to come back home, and even better, blessed our family such that we can share the amazing peace, beauty, adventure, and connection to all that is truly important with you and your loved ones. It is my hope and prayer that everyone gets to know the soul-deep joy that we feel when we are here.

Why they chose this property

The location near the mountains and near the historic town of Dandridge and local attractions like Pigeon Forge, Dollywood, Asheville, and Gatlinburg is absolutely ideal for all adventure seekers! This particular property offers far more than that, however. Spend the day floating in the warm summer water; paddle throughout hidden coves; watch your kids jump off the dock and swim and play; sit together for family game time on the upper deck or a Dart tournament in the rec room; enjoy a glass of wine in the hot tub with your soulmate. Then sit on the back porch overlooking the water, watching the sun go down, and you will find this place will have put a mark on your very being forever. That is the magic of Fort Sunsets.

What makes this property unique

We love the peacefulness of Douglas lake and the awesome clean water. How many lakes can you see your feet in? There is nothing that our home does not offer, nothing that anyone could find lacking to make for the perfect vacation for three days or three weeks! We fell in love with the porch spaces and the hardscape with fire pit and hot tub. There is simply so much versatile space here for groups large and small, and so much to do that you could not be bored if you tried!

Languages:

English, Spanish, Czech, Slovak

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