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Serene 2-bedroom lake house

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A deck with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a body of water and trees.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, a sofa, and a television on the wall.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a dining area, and a kitchen.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, and a wooden ceiling.
A house with a dark roof, a porch, and a view of a body of water.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Cherokee Reservoir

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Internet
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Rutledge, TN
  • Place, Cherokee Reservoir
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Carson-Newman University
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Dollywood
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

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About the neighborhood

Rutledge

Located in Rutledge, this vacation home is on a lake. Douglas Lake and Panther Creek State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park and Rose Center and Council For The Arts. Jolley Park and Wildwood Park are also worth visiting.
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Rutledge, TN

What's nearby

  • Cherokee Reservoir - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Carson-Newman University - 13 min drive - 15.1 km
  • University of Tennessee - 50 min drive - 70.2 km
  • Island at Pigeon Forge - 51 min drive - 76.8 km
  • Dollywood - 58 min drive - 81.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Mad OX House - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Talbott Farm Store - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serene 2-bedroom lake house pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Serene 2-bedroom lake house?

As of Nov 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Serene 2-bedroom lake house on Nov 2, 2026 start from $294, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Serene 2-bedroom lake house?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene 2-bedroom lake house?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Serene 2-bedroom lake house located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is steps from Cherokee Reservoir and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Grainger County Park. Friendship Park and Rutledge Public Library are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family stayed at Snug Harbor for over a week, and absolutely loved our stay. The views are spectacular, the house is nicely laid out, and very comfortable. Lots of seating on the decks so you can relax and enjoy the view. The first thing we noticed on arrival was how still and quiet the area was, which is exactly what we we looking for! Grocery stores and restaurants are only about 15 minutes away. Definitely 5 stars from my family
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 13, 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay. Please come back and stay again!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views, great house and amenities! There were a lot of stairs down to the dock, but great access and swimming from the dock. Deep water keeps it very clear. Enjoyed our stay with 2 couples and our Pembroke Welsh Corgi pup. Rented a boat from Roscoe & Hooch for a couple days on the water and was very easy to get to and from the marina. Visit in early September after Labor Day.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you see in the pictures is 100% accurate! This is a beautiful home, inside and out, with a spectacular lake view the moment you walk through the front door. The entire home was exceptionally clean and inviting. This dog-friendly home was so clean and fresh, you'd never guess other dogs had stayed there. Our Vizsla seemed to agree—she was far more interested in the wildlife outside! Although it was too cold for us to swim (props to the person we did see swimming!), we were pleasantly surprised that the dock was still right on the water despite the annual lake drawdown. We also loved Ghost & Grits restaurant and visited Panther Creek State Park twice to explore its many trails. Kristin was a wonderful host, providing timely information and responding promptly. We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is my 2nd time staying at the lake house. So peaceful and adorable. We love it. Very clean and well stocked. The host is wonderful. Great at communicating. Didn’t have and issues at all. The views are incredible. Make sure you wake up to catch the sunrise. It’s stunning.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 6, 2026
Thank you for the review and also for being a repeat guest. We hope you stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and views!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
The Host Kristin was very communicative and accommodating, a 10/10. The views of the lake are spectacular from the house and the back porch, 10/10. The house was very modern inside, comfy couch and chairs, cute decor and well stocked with some essentials in the kitchen. Just a couple watch outs, the driveway is a little steep and not much level ground. We had a camper van so had trouble finding a good way to park with a larger vehicle. If you are traveling with someone with mobility issues or elderly, the second bedroom is down some pretty steep stairs and the stairs and ramp to the dock are a hike, we called it Mount Snug Harbor after another traveler’s nickname (over 100 stairs). Overall a very nice lake house with amazing views of Cherokee Lake and a great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 28, 2026
Thank you for staying at Snug Harbor. We appreciate your review, and would love to host you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lake views ! We enjoyed our quick getaway ! Comfortable space and beds ! The house was very clean ! The only issue we had was gnats ! They were pretty bad and we had to work extra hard to keep food covered etc . Not sure what caused it but noticed it was a problem . There were plug ins to help with the issue . This did not affect our stay as we had a wonderful time ! The host was quick to respond !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! Beautiful views, very clean house, responsive host, stocked kitchen utensils so cooking was nice and easy! Already planning our trip for next year!!! Highly recommend!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 22, 2026
Thank you for staying at our property & taking great care of it!! We look forward to hosting you again in the future!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was perfect. Very clean communication with the property. Owner was excellent. Very nice and easy to communicate with. The house is well stocked. It’s nicely updated and the view is amazing. We would get up to watch the sunrise and it was incredible.. booked future stays in this place already. Will be back again and again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was easy to communicate with and the home is cute updated and very quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 29, 2026
I’m glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for booking with us! Kristin, Du Cane Properties
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property. Very clean & well stocked and cute! But the most impressive part is the view of the lake at sunrise. Stunning!! Communication was great. We will definitely be back and I highly recommend this home for anyone visiting the area. You won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 30, 2026
Than you for the wonderful review!! We look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
View! View! View!Whole house is remodeled new!On the water!You must try and stay at this rental if you are in the area!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 6, 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the views and the newly remodeled home. Being right on the water is truly special, and we’re so glad it made your stay memorable. We’d love to welcome you back anytime you’re in the area!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was beautiful and perfect for our family Christmas. We put a tree up and decorated the whole main floor, so that made it just like home. To top it off, it was 70 degrees in December, which is way better than the temps in Michigan. It was fully stocked with everything we needed to bake cookies and make meals. The stairs down to the lake are no joke, but once you get down there, its an amazing site. 2 of my kids did a cold plunge and loved it. Crazy kids! LOL! The driveway was a little steep for us Michiganders, but we had enough parking for all of us, so that was great. The only thing I wish wouldve been different, is the contact with the host. I had to send messages on here which took a while to get a response. I wouldve liked to have a cell number from the beginning, to be able to contact them and get a quick response. We had a couple things that came up, that needed a quick response (like the keypad on the door not working) and werent able to get an answer when needed. The host was very apologetic about the keypad when she seen the messages and had a remedy for us quickly. In saying all that, we would definitely stay at this property again and would recommend everyone to stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 2, 2026
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review! We’re so happy to hear the home was a perfect fit for your family Christmas and that you made it your own with decorations and a tree — that truly makes our day to hear. And 70 degrees in December is definitely a bonus, especially compared to Michigan! 😊 We sincerely apologize for the delay in communication during your stay, especially when you needed quick help with the keypad. Thank you for your understanding, and we truly appreciate your patience. Your feedback is very important to us, and we’re actively working on improving our responsiveness and communication moving forward. We’re so grateful for your recommendation and would absolutely love to host you and your family again in the future. Wishing you all the best, and thank you again for choosing to stay with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There are ONLY positive things to say about this property. It was immaculate. Everything felt so thoughtful - very welcoming. The kitchen had every cookware, dish and serving tool you would need. If you are looking for peace and quiet - this property has it. If you are looking for adventure - this property has it. The view is stunning and not only can you see it from the two balconies; but also through the many windows while inside. There are a lot of steps to the lake, but there are sitting/viewing areas along the way to catch your breath and take in the view. Communication with the owner was excellent.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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