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Lake Life!

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Breath taking sunrises from your room window.
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Porch or lanai
  • Swimming pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lake Life!

The thing I love most about our home is our amazing sunrises. It’ll feel like you’re 1,000,000 miles from civilization when you’re just tucked away on a semi-private lake. Enjoy fishing, swimming, boating, floating, sun bathing, or just simply relaxing. We are only 10 minutes from shopping, restaurants, golf courses, parks and hiking, and several major wedding venues. We are 20 minutes from downtown chattanooga and major city attractions including Rock City, Ruby Falls, Chattanooga Aquarium, Chattanooga Zoo, Cherokee National Forest, the Ocoee River, and much more. Our lake season is limited to six months. Mid April through mid October. You will always have amazing water views and sunrises, but water activities may be limited during the off-season.

We are pet friendly for smaller, house broken, cage trained pets, but please ask about our pet fee.

Come see why we love Chattanooga and choose to call Ooltewah our home. This is a private access, basement apartment in my home. We live upstairs. But you'll have all the privacy you want and need for a great vacation with your own private driveway, private entrance, and private hot tub, and fire pit. The pool is heated during spring and fall, and the kayak and paddle board are free to use. There is a wave runner for rent at an additional fee if you choose. The bed swing makes for great afternoon naps, and the lounge chairs are the perfect setting for a sun tan.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Non-refundable pet fee of $25/per visit
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Please pick up and dispose of cigarette butts

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3182919vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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

About the area

Ooltewah

Located in Ooltewah, this apartment is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Veteran's Memorial Park and Historic Dent House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Harrison Bay State Park and Booker T. Washington State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Tri-State Exhibition Center, or consider a night out at Howe Farms. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and mountain climbing.
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Ooltewah, TN

What's nearby

  • Harrison Bay State Park - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Chickamauga Lake - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Howe Farms - 13 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Bear Trace at Harrison Bay - 13 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Hamilton Place Mall - 18 min drive - 24.4 km

Getting around

  • Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Ogre's Biergarten - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lake Life! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Lake Life! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Lake Life!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Life!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Life!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Life! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Harrison Bay State Park and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Chickamauga Lake. Bear Trace at Harrison Bay and Harrison Bay are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bobby R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the location, the pool and hot tub. The host were fantastic and stay in communication.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The views were amazing and very relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Room was very clean, outside swing was our absolute favorite! Highly recommend staying here. Host was very responsive, although he was home, we never were disturbed by the host or their family.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Savannah E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time with a clean and lovely place to stay with a beautiful view!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terra N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outdoor space is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trent A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hot tub was very relaxing, and the host was very communicative and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

adam s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay and were so surprised by the Blue Herrings in mass at the lake. Very relaxing and peaceful stay. We will definitely go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

julio S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was cozy and very comfortable and the host comunicación was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view cannot be expressed in words. Even though we went when it was cold, it was absolutely beautiful. It’s like waking up and being in the most peaceful place you could imagine. Everything inside and outside is exactly as pictured. The comfort all-around is a 10/10. We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The lake view was awesome. The hot tub was very relaxing. The heated pool was warm and enjoyable - smaller than you might guess. The poolside and dockside furniture were comfy - I really enjoyed the swinging bed. Also loved watching the herons and purple martins. The small, charcoal grill wasn't cleaned out. The room is in the basement. The couch is okay. The bed is a memory foam, Purple mattress. I would never have one, they make me sweat. There was no dresser to unpack into. The dishes are stored under the sink, which seems kinda gross to me. The fridge/freezer wasn't cleaned out from the previous guest. I would highly recommend it for no more than a few nights stay. It lacks some comfort that you might find elsewhere (recliners, comfy bed). But it makes up for it with a fantastic location.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, very welcoming. The owner messaged saying that we could arrive early, which was amazing.
At the property
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Rock City
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was great! The view, hot tub, pool and porch were wonderful! I would recommend and return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
so wonderful we had a fabulous time very clean. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haley L.

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

Loved Our Stay

Beautiful views and a very clean room. We were more than happy with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paola A.

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

Great place

A lovely place, closer to the places we wanted to visit like Chattanooga etc but not directly in town. The place was neat, access to pool and paddle board was nice, definitely a nice place for someone who likes to fish as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Robert T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Pool was not heated , but the description said it was. A heated pool was our deciding factor to select the location so that was very disappointing. The room was smaller than most hotel rooms which was also a surprise as the pictures made it seem much larger. Sound carried very well from people upstairs so at 7:30am there was no chance of sleeping in. It wasn’t a bad stay but definitely wasn’t what we had planned for.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Mar 2026
The pool is an outdoor pool and it is heated during season. It’s just not heated during winter months despite a fluke warm day in the middle of winter. It’s disappointing to hear about the size and noise as in 5 years of renting this space no one has complained about the size or pictures not matching, nor the noise, which seems odd because we weren’t even home this weekend. Unfortunately I guess no matter how hard you try, you just can’t make some people happy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jake M.

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

Great place

Stayed here for work for 3 weeks, great location, perfect size for me, and lived the hot tub after work.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ronald B.

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

TN Visit

We enjoyed the area, the room, and the ease of checking in/out.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Regina F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect and relaxing! Best hosts ever.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect going back in a month
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Relaxing stay

We enjoyed our stay at Lake Life. Would definitely recommend for a couple getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryon C.

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

Nice place, good location

Very nice property, relaxing, inviting, and close to restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wes H.

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

Great place to stay

Perfect size for a couple. We especially enjoyed the small pool just outside the room overlooking the lake and mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very peaceful stress free nice place to go hosts very nice would recommend highly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce C.

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

Perfect Spot

Cozy apartment for two was just perfect for us. Quiet setting on the lake away from the noise of town.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Herby Dixon

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I'm easy going, down to earth and I get along with everybody. Love sharing my home with my with guests and future friends. I love to interact with guest and share a bottle of wine if they choose, but always give you 100% privacy unless you engage first.

Why they chose this property

If you’re looking to feel like you’re a million miles away, but still close to civilization, this is in place. Breathtaking views in the perfect lake setting. The water is great for boating, floating, swimming, or just laying out. Lots of great restaurants within 10 minutes. Close to Chattanooga, the Ocoee River, the Cherokee National Forest, Lookout Mountain, along with Ruby, Falls, and Rock City. Private driveway and entrance. Very Romantic. Free paddle board and Kayak, along with some yard games to make your stay more fun. Pool and dock are shared. Hot tub is private and for guests only. A wave runner is available for rent by the hour with a signed waver and fee of $85/hour.

What makes this property unique

I have a pool, hot tub, fire pit, bed swing, lounge chairs, a kayak, a paddle board, floats, yard games for free, and the WaveRunner is available for rent if you choose.

Languages:

English

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