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Private and Peaceful Lakefront Cabin, just north of Smokey Mountains

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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bar area on lower deck
Fall 2016
Dining and Kitchen
Private kitchen
View of open living space

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 103000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, Douglas Lake
  • Place, Forbidden Caverns
  • Place, Dollywood

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Lower Level Suite

1 King Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

Upstairs 1

1 King Bed

Upstairs 2

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Futon and 1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Lower level master

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Main floor entry

Toilet

Master Suite

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private and Peaceful Lakefront Cabin, just north of Smokey Mountains

Waterfront log home with wood floors and interior wood walls. Great amenities with granite counter tops and stainless appliances. Two master suites; one on main and one on lower level. Walk-out lower level with year-round views of water and dock April through September. Fully stocked kitchen with all you need to create great meals. Outdoor dining table on covered back porch for great warm weather meals.

4 Bedroom and 3.5 bath in home. Views of lake from main and lower level decks. Lower level deck has hot tub, fire pit and bar-style seating.

Private drive that can accommodate multiple cars and boats with minimal view of surrounding houses. Home is on 4.5 acres and very private. Long drive-way puts house off street plus near end of cul de sac and minimal traffic. Very peaceful!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside smoking allowed
$150 per pet

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 recommended 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. Kiwanis Park and Lions Park are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Eastern Plaza and Commonwealth Dandridge. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at English Mountain Raceway or Great Smoky Mountains Expo Center. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and rock climbing nearby.
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Dandridge, TN

What's nearby

  • Douglas Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Forbidden Caverns - 32 min drive - 27.7 km
  • Wilderness at the Smokies - 48 min drive - 58.1 km
  • Titanic Museum - 54 min drive - 56.7 km
  • Dollywood - 58 min drive - 57.4 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪China 1 - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Owens restaurant - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪English Mountain Trout Farm - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Angelos' at The Point - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private and Peaceful Lakefront Cabin, just north of Smokey Mountains pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Private and Peaceful Lakefront Cabin, just north of Smokey Mountains?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private and Peaceful Lakefront Cabin, just north of Smokey Mountains?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private and Peaceful Lakefront Cabin, just north of Smokey Mountains located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Douglas Lake and within 12 miles (20 km) of Lewis Island and Pigeon River. Revolutionary War Graveyard and Chestnut Hill Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 153 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place to stay with wonderful views. Water was great with nice dock. Access to water may be difficult for some due to steep hill but was definitely worth it. Very clean and private.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moira S.

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

Beautiful and peaceful!

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful location. The lake was the perfect backdrop.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

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

Wonderful property on a gorgeous lake

The cabin is fantastic, with plenty of space for our large family. The location and view are superb. The host was responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Great Stay

Beautiful views of the lake from this very well kept cabin! Owner was very quick to get back to us with any questions. The kitchen was extremely well stocked with anything that you might need. My grandchildren loved the game room on the lower level. Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house! We had a family of 6. Everyone had their own floor and bathroom! We played and floated in the water more than we expected it was incredibly warm. We are from the north and loved that there was no seaweed. Our kids saw a bear cub one morning while driving in the neighborhood and we saw a momma and 2 fawn in the backyard almost every morning. The hill leading to the water was steep. That was the only draw back, steps would make it much easier. The House was clean and had everything we needed! We had a great time! Thank you John!
We rented a boat one day and had a visitor on our return
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin L.

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

Everything was wonderful.

We all loved staying here. Plenty of room, firewood available, everything worked. Very well furnished.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

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

Best Vacation Spot

Will definitely be booking again!!!!! Very peaceful the views are incredible the place was fully equipped for any kind of cooking desired and rooms are spaced perfectly the boat dock was very convenient for renting and bringing back for the week would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a getaway you won’t regret!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

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

Excellent stay

Perfect family stay, great views, plenty of room for everyone. The upper deck could use some updating, but overall the house is very well equipped, and comfortable. Everyone had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

J

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

Our stay

The house was amazing. John was great, very easy to get ahold of and quick to reply and friendly. Overall awesome time!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

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

The Spencer family

The cabin was beautiful and very clean. The owner was very easy to work with and answered all questions promptly. We had a great time and will be back next year
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David I.

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

Doesn't get any better

Thank you John for letting us stay at your beautiful home. Everything from cleanliness, location, convenience, and had everything needed including a gracious host that promptly answers any and all messages. We had an outstanding time and hope it's for rent next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan r.

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

Heavenly

I am inclined not to leave a review because we don’t want to share this wonderful place, but John’s too nice not to:). We have stayed multiple times and it just gets better.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

kimberly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful and peaceful home! It was a wonderful way to kick off summer! We enjoyed sitting on the porch listening to birds and feeling the breeze and Lakeview! The cabin was so clean and ready to enjoy! Stunning cabin with beautiful Tiffany lighting and stain glass designs in the portal windows! The hot tub was wonderful at night and on the overcast day we had. The cabin was stocked with everything you need to cook! We enjoyed cooking on the grill after a long day on the water. The owner was fantastic and prompt at answering any question we had and also very helpful! The ATV was helpful for our parents who appreciated a ride back to the cabin instead of walking! I can't say enough about the property and hope to visit again really soon! We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula K.

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

Family week after wedding!!

Beautiful home and accommodation!! Great communication with the owner! Everything that you need in the house was just like home! Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

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

Picture Perfect

We had a wonderful stay on the property. The house is very clean, comfortable, and very well stocked. The kitchen had everything we could possibly need for cooking meals for our large group of kids and adults. Our teenagers loved the dock and the pool table, while the adults loved the hot tub and sitting on the deck. The views of the lake are spectacular, and there are plenty of comfortable places to sit on the porches and enjoy a cold drink, or a cup of coffee. We loved the fire pit and the plentiful supply of wood for making s’mores! The town of Dandridge is so cute, and we really enjoyed not being in the busyness of Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge, but still being close enough to go to those places for day trips. All communication with the owner, John, was pleasant and we found him to be very responsive. Overall, we loved it, and we definitely plan to stay in this house again. In fact, we’ve already sent the listing to friends, who were looking for a place to stay, and they are planning to book immediately as well! This is the best vacation rental I’ve ever booked!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara R.

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

In the Middle of the Lake

We loved this property. It is nicer than the pictures show. No neighbors are visible. Because I have arthritis in my knees, we used John's ATV to get down the steep hill to the lake. It also helped to get our two kayaks down to the water. One dock floats and one is stationary, on the edge of the water. We rented a pontoon from Indian Creek Marina, which was close by. We cooked all our meals in the kitchen or on the new Weber grill during the week we were there. Having an outdoor table with 6 chairs was nice. Kitchen was pretty well stocked, except for a muffin tin : ) but I learned muffins would just be a little fatter and flatter. The fire pit was nice and having wood there saved us a trip to town. I loved the home's decor. Everything felt so comfortable. Having bedrooms on 3 floors gave us some privacy. We had to call John for the code to get in, but he always responded quickly to the few questions/problems we had, but all were minor.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dana T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pictures do not due this location/house justice. Absolutely beautiful views, beautifully kept house and John is attentive when you reach out for any question/assistance. We look forward to going back next year. Rooms fit all 10 of us comfortably,
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed are stay and felt the house was very clean when we arrived, the owners response time to questions was quick, the main living space was great for the 7 of us, spectacular views and the kitchen was nicely stocked for cooking/griiling, lastly the side by side was useful for bring the cooler and floats down to the dock. It’s a peaceful location for anyone who wants to relax but still looking to visit the busier attractions in pigeon forge or gatlinburg.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin C.

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

Great house!

Really comfortable house for our group of 7 with lots of amenities and plenty of places for people to hang out and do different things. We used the pool table and swimming dock every day! The covered deck with lots of seating was also really nice. Loved that it overlooked the lake without many trees blocking the view. The cove was really peaceful all week. Host was very responsive when I had questions. No issues!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was beautiful and very peaceful. We enjoyed our stay and will be bookings again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy S.

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

Cabin

The cabin was in a great location & nice. The owner was very responsive. The only problem for everyone was getting down to the lake. Thank God a side-by-side was provided. Although, only a couple of people in our party would dare drive it. The stones were very lose and the hill is steep. The steep hill was very difficult to walk. It's slippery when it rains and you have to be almost athletic to go up it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy N.

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

Awesome View and Great House

Everything was great. Needed help with the hot tub and the owner immediately had his support staff come over and help us out.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie P.

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

Lake cabin

Beautiful quiet cabin perfect for family getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb M.

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

Review

Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

amelia M.

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

Peaceful

We had very good time. The house was amazing and comfortable for every age my grandson under a year had a great time because of the living room being so large for him to be able to walk around.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by John Kissel

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Permanent home is in The Villages, FL but love spending time on lake Douglas. We are here every month to enjoy the area and to maintain the property. Our theory is the nicer the place, the better people will enjoy their stay!

Why they chose this property

Spacious log home that I purchased from the original builders who placed the logs themselves and did a lot of the construction, hiring out what they needed to. Lots of TLC went into this home and it shows.

What makes this property unique

Private, quiet, peaceful. Hard to see another house during the months leaves are on the trees, and only minimal homes in view during winter months. Year-round water views!

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