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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10186 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Dandridge, TN

Douglas Lake1 min walk
Vermont Horse Park8 min drive
Wilderness at the Smokies40 min drive
Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)71 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

We had a great time! The property is at the end of a private road. We felt like there were no other people around us for...

Teddie E.

Jul 25, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Downstairs bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Downstairs living room

1 Single Bed

Master bedroom, upstairs

1 King Bed

Upstairs bedroom

1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs water closet

Toilet

Master bath, upstairs

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Private Lakefront Retreat on Douglas Lake

Beautiful updated home, year-round waterfront on Douglas Lake, near Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, & the Smokey Mountains. Relax in privacy on 3 lakefront acres with a private dock where you can bring your own watercraft! Enjoy a fully remodeled interior with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and entertaining spaces both upstairs and down. Unwind on the front porch, patio, or at the boat house, and enjoy the lake views, soak in the hot tub, or sit around the fire pit. Come see what lake life is all about!

The space
A very secluded property on the main channel of Douglas Lake, with all the comforts of home, including high-speed internet and good cell phone service. This premium location means that no matter what time of year it is, you will have private lake access.

Two bedrooms available upstairs - one is a master suite with a king bed. The other sleeps up to 5 on a queen bed and twin over full bunks. A full bathroom and laundry is available upstairs as well. The house features a full kitchen with all appliances, a large dining room with TV and Roku, with walk-out access to a huge front porch with a grill and outdoor dining area with gorgeous lake views.

Downstairs can sleep up to 4 on a full bed and twin over twin bunks. There are extra sleeping spaces for guests on an air mattress or in the sleeping niche under the stairs. A kitchenette and water closet means extra privacy and convenience for guests staying downstairs. Large comfortable couches, a smart TV, and plenty of games and books for entertainment are available for you downstairs, and you can walk out to a covered patio, complete with a seating area and 4 person hot tub (more comfortable for 2)!

Other entertaining spaces include a large front yard with views all around, and a wood burning fire pit under hand-built pergolas. There is a private boat house with comfortable patio seating, which overlooks the private boat dock and the secluded cove where there's plenty of fishing and deep water for swimming!

Guest access
The whole house is yours for the duration of your stay!

Other things to note
A grill is available for outside cooking. There is a private boat dock available for your use, and there are boat ramps within 15 minutes of the property. There are also several boat and watercraft rental locations within 10 minutes of the property.

Please note, this is a TVA controlled lake. The lake is kept full from Memorial Day to Labor Day, but is lowered the rest of the year. The boat dock may not be available when the lake is lowered, but you will still have lake views and access for tying up a boat and fishing.

PS - there's NOT enough room in the driveway to bring a boat and trailer. Please don't try!!!

Four Ring security cameras are located on the outside of the home, and only view the driveway, the back yard, the patio door and the side leading to the neighbors. This provides extra security in a remote rural environment. Cameras DO NOT view the hot tub, the boat dock or inside the home.

Property manager

Michael R Markham

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking inside OR outside.

The first and last names of all adult guests (18+) on the reservation must be provided. Any additional guests are subject to additional fees.

Vehicles may not be pulled into the yard for parking or turning around. Guests will be asked to depart the premises with no refund available.

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

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

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 Smoky Mountain Deer Farm and Exotic Petting Zoo and Mountain View Orchard. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Dandridge, TN

What's nearby

Douglas Lake - 1 min walk
Vermont Horse Park - 8 min drive
Soaky Mountain Waterpark - 40 min drive
Wilderness at the Smokies - 40 min drive
Dollywood - 50 min drive

Getting around

Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬21 min drive
‪Ruby Tuesday - ‬22 min drive
‪Angelos At The Point - ‬17 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬18 min drive
‪Captain's Galley - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Lakefront Retreat on Douglas Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Lakefront Retreat on Douglas Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Lakefront Retreat on Douglas Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Lakefront Retreat on Douglas Lake located?

This family-friendly Dandridge holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Douglas Lake and Vermont Horse Park. Forbidden Caverns and Dandridge Golf & Country Club are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

3 July 2024

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

Fun family get away

Cozy and livable. Almost everything we needed was there, so I had way over packed. Loved that the dinning table sat 10 so we could enjoy family meals before heading down to the dock. The dock house was a great place to have morning coffee and keep an eye on the kids while they fish and swam. Communicating with the owners was quick and helpful. 15 minutes to Food City and 5 minutes from a convenience market. Will definitely be back to this location. It’s perfect!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess H.

30 June 2024

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

Lake House Perfection!

This summer, we opted to stay closer to home to avoid a long drive to the beach. I’m so glad we did! Our first experience renting a lake house couldn’t have gone any better. I picked this place based on the listing, but the photos don’t do it justice. It’s way better in person! While our group was small, there’s room here for a larger family or two families, etc. The stairs down to the lake weren’t as bad as I thought they’d be. The house is tastefully decorated, like a lake house should be, not trying too hard. (The house plants helped me miss my own a little less!) There are tons of games, cards, corn hole, etc., available, and the book selection was spot on. The lake was beautiful and peaceful, not like some lakes I’ve been on that seem crowded and/or dirty. Even though we visited in June (not the best fishing weather, so hot), we caught fish off the dock: drum, smallmouth bass, bluegill, and catfish. Because it was so hot, we played and floated in the water quite a bit. The boat house is great! Dandridge is a good spot, too, if you want to travel (hour or less) to hit tourist spots like Bush’s Bean Museum, Forbidden Caverns, or drive on into Pigeon Forge. I’m convinced this location is the best spot on the lake. Our hosts were quick to respond any time I had a question, which wasn’t often, as the home was well equipped and check in and out was easy. Thank you for sharing your lake house! We hope to visit again someday.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

30 June 2024

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

Peaceful relaxing vacation spot!!!

Owner was great to deal with! Checked on us to make sure all was well etc. Very clean…just as described!!!! My family wants me to book again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaylan J.

8 June 2024

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

The lake house

One of the best stays we’ve had in Tennessee! The house and lake are absolutely beautiful! The owners were very accommodating and always responded quickly. Can’t recommend enough!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teddie E.

25 July 2023

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

Private and Quiet

We had a great time! The property is at the end of a private road. We felt like there were no other people around us for miles. The boat docks and boat house are a little walk away and some stairs, but nothing that would deter us from renting again. Mike checked in with us during the week to make sure things were going well. It was better than the pictures make it look!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James K.

28 June 2023

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

Peace and quiet

The property was even more beautiful then the pictures do it justice. Everything from check in to check out was flawless. The house is on a point with neighbors to each side but you wouldn't even know it. Its located remote enough for solidarity but close enough to town that you dont have to worry about forgetting things. The kitchen had the perfect amount of essentials to grab food for the house or bbq. The boat house allowed great relaxing time while the kids swam and fished. We enjoyed sitting on the porch and hot tub listening to the rain fall one evening. For our 1st VRBO experience we couldnt have been more please with the host or the property. We've already discussed a return trip with another family!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

31 May 2023

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

Peaceful Getaway

We had an amazing time! House was equipped very well! The entire house was clean and fresh! Peaceful and had beautiful views! Thank you for an amazing stay!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B., Montpelier USA

19 May 2023

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

Great Base for a Fishing Vacation

Wonderful home with great views from many rooms and full length lanai. Well furnished and great place to relax after a day of fishing. Easy launching boat from Dandrige public dock just across lake and then tying up at property's dock during our stay. Enjoyed fire pit and the wildlife: raccoon, fox, eagle, deer, wild turkey... Lagniappe was catching 10 bass including two 4 pounders in 2 days of fishing at spots very close to property. Hope to return some day soon.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

28 Apr 2023

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

Fishing Trip

House was listed as described! Owners are easy to work with and go above and beyond to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. Having a dock for our boats with access to power are essential for our trip. Other plus is the internet reliability and speed. I would recommend to anyone looking for a great place on Lake Douglas.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry E.

13 Apr 2023

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Great vacation

The property had everything we needed for our week long stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana C.

4 Apr 2023

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Great getaway!

We recently rented for a spring break family vacation. The listing was just as described. Plenty of space for our family of 5. Bunk beds in two rooms was a huge plus, and provided sleeping options for picky kids. The home was super clean and stocked with plenty of towels and linens. The views were amazing! Even though the lake was down (as expected for winter/early spring) the kids had lots of fun fishing and playing on the rocks. The yard was great for yard games, too. All and all, highly recommend!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian W., Westchester ohio

12 Sept 2022

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

Beautiful relaxing spot

This is an amazing property. We had such a wonderful time relaxing at the boat house. Home has everything you need. Close proximity to many things to do in the area and still feel like you're not in the tourist area. Really feels quite and remote.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brooke F.

5 Sept 2022

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Amazing!

We loved our stay at this VRBO. The owner explained everything very thoroughly and the house had everything we needed. Our kids loved swimming off the dock and playing with the outside toys! We will definitely come back to this place again!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clint M., Lima

10 Aug 2022

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Good memories

The house was very clean and had everything we needed. We enjoyed the porch and lake house and kayaked in the lake and swam. We also used the nice fire ring. The lake views were very beautiful!!! It was very relaxing; no complaints.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue S., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

2 Aug 2022

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

Our Tennessee Vacation

This property was perfect for our family! We had lots of privacy with our own swimming cove, boat house and dockage for our two boats! Our single son couldn't fit in the Sleeping Niche, so he slept on the sofa and used the niche under the stairs for his bags. The sleeping niche is for a small child, not for a 40 year old man! LOL

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nichole W.

30 July 2022

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A Great Lake House

Wow! This place was amazing. The owners were very responsive, the house was super clean and we loved the boat house by the lake that was stocked with floats and lake toys. The driveway wasn’t a big deal and we drove up and down it just fine in our minivan. Highly recommend!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

2 May 2022

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

Fishing Trip

The house was clean and ready for us! Prefect spot to keep the boat docked in the water to fish throughout the day. Driveway can be an experience but nothing of concern if you following the owners instructions. Internet is top notch, no issues streaming on multiple TVs and great for wifi calling. The owners are friendly and very responsive! Enjoyed the stay very much and we will be back next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara R.

5 Dec 2021

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Amazing private getaway

We had such a great time relaxing this Thanksgiving at this private lake house. The house itself was beautiful, spacious for our party of 8, with plenty of comfy sleeping.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angie K.

18 Oct 2021

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Wedding trip

My family and my parents were in town for my son’s wedding. This cabin was in the perfect location and was just what we needed. The only negative was the driveway. It had quite a few ruts in it due to summer usage and probably weather. Felt like we were off-roading when trying to get to the road. Other than that, it was great! VERY COMFORTABLE beds and pillows!!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tommy H.

12 Oct 2021

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Family getaway

It was a beautiful home. And loves our time there. We have two family members that are interested in staying there now.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Krista R.

28 Sept 2021

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

Great Trip, Beautiful Property

We had a great week at the lake! The property was exactly as shown in the pictures, with plenty of room inside and out. The boat house was our favorite place to hang out! Quick communication with the owners, who were very friendly and responsive. The driveway is dicey, as described in earlier posts, and it's best to not bring a boat trailer down the drive. We stored it at the top of the drive for the week with no issues. Overall great experience.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Russell R.

13 Sept 2021

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

Great Getaway

We really enjoyed our stay here. Other have talked about the driveway being and issues, and you do have to be careful and hit it just right, but our minivan made it in and out daily. Other than that, the place is awesome. You couldn't ask for a better location. We spent many hours swimming in the cover off of the private dock. The private boat house had a nice furnished area overlooking the lake that was just right for our family to sit and relax. The house itself was clean and looks amazing. Most importantly, the owner's communication was great. If I had a question, his response was usually instant. The longest I waited for a response was maybe 15 minutes. I would recommend this place to anyone.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kris M.

12 Sept 2021

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

Amazing house and views!

We rented for 7 days and wish it were more. The lake was our favorite and where we spent the most time. The sunsets were amazing, if you love fishing this is a great location. I would recommend bringing or renting a boat. We will next time. The house is beautiful, comfy, charming, and we can not wait to book with family and friends. I had humming birds flying next to me while grilling. It was so cool to see, we took so many pictures on this vacation I keep looking at them wishing we were still there. Be prepared for a fun , bumpy driveway 4 wheel drive or .Awd I would recommend like the property manager stated. Book this house if you are looking for a relaxing, beautiful views and fun.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

21 Aug 2021

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Peaceful Getaway

I rented this home to share with my friend and her family. We had plenty of space to spread out and the beds were so comfortable. The house is beautiful and has an awesome view of the lake. I really didn’t want to leave the back porch. Spent a lot of time in those rocking chairs drinking my coffee and just watching the lake. The boat house is so nice and we spent a lot of time down there as well as swimming and floating around in the water. So much fun. We had so problems with the hot tub and Mr. & Mrs. Markham came out and looked at it right away. They are so easy to communicate with and very helpful. The driveway is a challenge and would be better if you have 4 wheel drive. You won’t get out with a regular car. This was the perfect location. Private and away from all the craziness of Pigeon Forge area. Rest, relax and enjoy! I hope to come back someday. Beautiful sunsets.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

16 Aug 2021

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Beautiful home!

Our family really enjoyed relaxing here. The property was as described. A couple of us did get stung by yellow jackets within 5 minutes of arrival because there was a nest under the deck gate. I was worried they would bother us all week but we sprayed and didn't have another issue. The kitchen could have used a couple more things but we made do. There were plenty of towels and linens. Everything was very clean. The lake and boat house were beautiful and we also enjoyed the fire ring. Wonderful home!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Michael R Markham

Mike is a retired Boeing aerospace engineer and Sue is a retired teacher/realtor/Uber driver! Relocated from St. Louis.

Why they chose this property

This property is unique in that it gets you both privacy and main channel lake living near the Smoky Mountains. The house has been beautifully renovated with custom finishes. It is comfortable, clean, and modern. It's a wonderful home for either a romantic trip or a family vacation with lots of entertaining and gathering spaces. The property itself is 3 acres of seclusion with no full-time neighbors. You can really relax!

What makes this property unique

Main channel of Douglas Lake with a private boat dock. You can bring your own boat or rent one nearby. PS - there's NOT enough room in the driveway to bring a boat and trailer. Please don't try! A boat house with comfortable patio furniture invites you to relax by the water. A fire pit under a hand-built pergola is a wonderful place to gather and toast marshmallows for s'mores. Wood is furnished.