Title: Luxury Log Home. Douglas Lake Estate. 40 acres with only 2 homes. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Luxury Log Home. Douglas Lake Estate. 40 acres with only 2 homes. Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34520000/34514700/34514700/79102956.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34520000/34514700/34514700/3a04d47a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34520000/34514700/34514700/11991561.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34520000/34514700/34514700/a11cd51d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34520000/34514700/34514700/bb72acdb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to the shores of Douglas Lake at this beautiful log home, nestled on a 40-acre estate. Take advantage of the private dock, kayak or paddleboat around the lake's 28,000 acres and explore trails on property. With a fully-equipped chef-level kitchen and fireplace in the living room, you'll feel right at home. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 144500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Luxury Log Home. Douglas Lake Estate. 40 acres with only 2 homes. This is a roomy, stunningly beautiful log home on a 40 acre estate on the shores of Douglas Lake. It is the main house for the estate, and there is a small house that is also available for short term rentals. If interested, inquire about renting both houses at the same time for a fantastic stay! The VRBO number for the other property is #1493033 if you would like to check it out. Those are the only two homes on the estate. Each house has a private dock in separate coves of the lake. Check out the Google location function and description for more about the property. This is not your average rental place. It is a luxury home built specifically as the flagship home for Hearthstone Inc., the premier log & timber home manufacturing company in the country. It was featured in Log Home Living in July 2001. Look around a bit and you'll find a great article about it. The wonderful feature about this property is that, despite the perfect location, it feels as if you are off in a peaceful world by yourself. The lodge itself is at the end of a peninsula with a half mile driveway away from the nearest road and is surrounded by a 28,000 acre lake. There is no other piece of rental or residential property near here to compare in terms of beauty, location, activities, ease of access to interstates, and many attractions - without sacrificing peace, quiet, tranquility, and privacy. Douglas Lake is a premier destination recreational and fishing lake with over 28,000 acres and more than 500 miles of shore line that spans over 30 miles long across multiple counties. However, Douglas is still quiet, relaxing place to be and provides good fun for all ages! This home is located less than a mile from Dandridge, a charming, historical town that is credited with being the 2nd oldest town in Tennessee. The Point Marina and Restaurant is roughly a quarter mile away and offers dinner with impeccable views. Just 3 miles away, Exit 417 off of I-40 also offers additional places to eat. We are located about 30-50 minutes to Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge tourist attractions or the Great Smoky Mountains, where there is family fun for every type of adventure. Knoxville is 30 miles away and features great restaurants and shopping locations. Asheville, NC, is about 85 miles away if you are looking for a short day trip during your stay. Hot Springs, NC, is about 40 miles away and offers a resort and spa with real hot spring tubs. This home is at a premier location on Douglas Lake with easy access to everything in the region. That is, IF you ever want to leave the property! On the property, there is a private dock for each of the two homes located in separate coves. A 26' Tri-toon pontoon boat with a 150 hp four-stroke motor is available for rent, and there are kayaks and paddleboats around for free. We have horses, but they are more suitable for admiring and petting than riding. They are very gentle, but have not been ridden much the past couple years. They love the attention when they're not grazing on the grass around the property. There are also a couple of trails for hiking as well as a campsite on the property that has a fire ring, picnic table, and a place for a tent or two. There is a master suite (bed and bath) on the first floor, a fully-equipped chef-level kitchen, large dining room, a half-bath, and a living room with a fireplace on the first floor. On the second floor, there are three bedrooms. The first features a queen bed and two twin-size bunk beds, as well as two hammocks in the loft above the room. The loft is accessible via a real climbing tree, which is great for adventurous kids! The remaining two rooms feature queen beds. A ladder's climb will arrive you at the 5th and final bedroom, which sits up in a lofted area on the West wing of the house and features a full-sized bed. There are two full bathrooms on the second floor, as well as a fully-equipped laundry room and upstairs common area. As previously mentioned, there are two lofts on the third level. One is above and a part of the bunk East bedroom, while the other is a separate bedroom accessible by a "ship's ladder" and has a full-size bed. That arrangement allows for 12 people, but can accommodate up to 14 with high-quality memory foam floor mattresses. Because extra bed space will have to be used, there is an additional charge for each person over 12 guests. There are many rental log cabins in this area, but this one is noticeably different from the rest due to the immaculate construction, beautiful property, and ideal location. Your visit here will be a very, very different experience from any other rental in this area. This is a true reproduction of the cabins that were built in this area 200 years ago, but with all the modern conveniences and 40 acres of private property. This cabin actually is a home. It was not built as a rental cabin, and you can tell the difference. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Day bed ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Allowed outdoors. Please clean up afterwards. ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Boat - Kayak - Water park - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Rafting nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 4,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76340000/76339700/76339697/14143861.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakeside Pet Friendly Cabin w/ Hot tub Game Rm Fireplace Elec Vehicle Charger Dandridge - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.0 Wonderful 22 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=76339697&PinnedHotelID=76339697&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18790000/18787000/18786934/80d6ac01.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Large 5 bedroom, lakefront home, boat dock, wrap around patio, amazing views! 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Keep noise down always, and quiet after 11. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: Only via prior approval. Confirm before booking. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Under strict safety supervision. ### Events No events allowed Family events or special occasions by permission. ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Allowed outdoors. Please clean up afterwards. ## 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Note from host: Family events or special occasions by permission. Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Luxury Log Home. Douglas Lake Estate. 70 Acres With Only 2 Homes Luxury Log Home. Douglas Lake Estate. 40 Acres With Only 2 Homes ## About the area Located in Dandridge, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Shoppes at Roper Mansion and Glenmore Mansion are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Lions Park and Smoky Mountain Deer Farm and Exotic Petting Zoo. Wilderness at the Smokies and Mountain View Orchard are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Dandridge travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Dandridge.dx95043) [View more Vacation homes in Dandridge](https://www.expedia.ca/Dandridge-Private-Vacation-Homes.d95043-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C36.00153%2C-83.40774&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=DLf-wtj7xqglhCWhkrSKIk3ubaA=) Dandridge, TN ### What's nearby - Douglas Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Dandridge Memorial Public Library - 7 min drive - 2.3 km - Dandridge Town Hall - 7 min drive - 2.6 km - Dandridge Golf & Country Club - 12 min drive - 7.3 km - Vermont Horse Park - 15 min drive - 8.9 km ### Getting around - McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 54 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive - ‪Firehouse Subs - ‬6 min drive - ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min drive - ‪China 1 - ‬5 min drive - ‪Owens restaurant - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Luxury Log Home. Douglas Lake Estate. 40 acres with only 2 homes. pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Luxury Log Home. Douglas Lake Estate. 40 acres with only 2 homes.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Luxury Log Home. Douglas Lake Estate. 40 acres with only 2 homes.? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Luxury Log Home. Douglas Lake Estate. 40 acres with only 2 homes. located? > Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Douglas Lake, Revolutionary War Graveyard, and Shoppes at Roper Mansion. Town of Dandridge Park and Dandridge Memorial Public Library are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Luxury Log Home. Douglas Lake Estate. 40 acres with only 2 homes. Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 48 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 8/10 Good #### Deborah D. Jul 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun family reunion Great place for family get away. Water was awesome. Rented pontoon from owner 1 day. Very nice. Stayed at small beach one day. Fire pit at night. ##### Deborah D. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James P. Jul 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Lake Experience This home was beautiful and perfectly located on the shore of Douglas Lake. It was an excellent week we won’t forget. The home was fully equipped; the kitchen, patio deck, grill and fire pit were wonderful and we didn’t want to leave. The hosts were lovely and we were so lucky to enjoy their log home. We will definitely be back. ##### James P. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James S. Jul 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This is the 5 th year our entire family has stayed at this property. We love working with the Giles family and look forward to coming every year. It feels like a home away from home. The large dining room accommodates all of us easily. We only have to drive 5 minutes to the nearest grocery store which is so handy. The boat dock and beach area for swimming are perfect. The back deck and porch area are perfect for sitting and catching up with all our family members. We also rent the Giles other smaller property next door to accommodate all of us, and it works perfectly. They are the only two properties there so it’s perfect seclusion for a large family gathering ( there are 15 of us from age 2-62!). Can’t wait til next year. ##### James S. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeanne B. Oct 27, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house, beautiful location Great directions, easy to talk to the manager, wonderful experience. ##### Jeanne B. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael H. Jun 12, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Property was spectacular Randy was terrific. Suited our family as well as we could have hoped. Great trip ##### Michael H. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meghan M. Aug 17, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family getaway We had a fantastic family getaway on Douglas lake. The property is beautiful, quiet and secluded. Our kids loved playing in the warm water and playing games of fetch with the friendly dogs on property. We will be returning again soon! ##### Meghan M. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam G. Dec 2, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thanksgiving Stay Great house with a very nice wood burning fireplace. Large patio and fire pit for enjoying the cool evenings. Lots of places to walk and explore while you're there. The kids had fun exploring, fishing, and playing with all the dogs, cat, and horses!. ##### Adam G. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Timothy C. Jul 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing! Had a great vacation in a wonderful log cabin on an awesome property! This is place leaves nothing to be wanted for! Randy was a great host, we will be back! ##### Timothy C. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanne P. Sep 6, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely home on Lake Douglas Our multi-generational family enjoyed a wonderful holiday weekend at Giles Ranch. The house is beautiful, beds comfy, and Randy, our host, was great. We will definitely be back. Thank you Randy! ##### Joanne P. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura W. Aug 11, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous week! Our family of five had the most relaxing week at Giles Ranch. The house is so unique and staying on lake Douglas was a treat! We were able to rent Randy’s pontoon boat and took full advantage of the kayaks and swimming off the dock. We highly recommend this property, and our host Randy was the absolute best! ##### Laura W. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon R. Jun 6, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Graduation Celebration Our accommodations in both log homes on Douglas Lake made our Family Celebration memorable. The host was great, making our stay comfortable. The home was spacious and easily accommodated our large group. Lots of outdoor opportunities to fish, hike, boat, swim, and enjoy family time around the large patio. ##### Sharon R. Stayed 5 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### RJ P. Jun 14, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Property! The property and house were amazing! Randy and family were very accommodating and everything was perfect. The location to downtown Daindridge was great for quick trips to grab supplies. The location of the property in relation to the entire lake was perfect as it is just about in the middle of the lake. We will be back. ##### RJ P. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam R. Aug 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Highly recommend Property was great for our family of 10. 6 adults and 4 kids felt very comfortable in the home, and could definitely support a few more kids as well. Owner was great in terms of being attentive and responsive before and during our stay. Nothing negative to say about our stay. Option to rent a boat and enjoy the beautiful lake was great. Our next family lake vacation will be at this property. ##### Adam R. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Krista R. Sep 2, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lake getaway! We had the absolute best time at this house!!! So many personal touches! We loved the lake. Kayaks, dock, everything! We also loved Shine and his amazing fetching, Chloe, and Lilly (the dogs on property) they were the best! I’d highly recommend this house for a peaceful and relaxing getaway! ##### Krista R. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian C. Jul 6, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great experience Randy was a wonderful host. The property was absolutely beautiful. The attention to detail was impressive. Randy really goes the extra mile. We made a lot of memories in this magnificent venue. Great experience! ##### Brian C. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James S., Maria Stein Sep 14, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Location This is our second year at this property, and we’ve already booked next year! The Giles family is wonderful and accommodating. It’s secluded, has its own boat dock and mini beach area. There’s just enough distance between the house and the lake that we didn’t worry about the two toddlers safety. The home is spacious with whimsical tree house inspired decor. The kitchen is well appointed, and the large attached dining room with a table that seats 12 comfortably is quite a bonus. Can’t wait to return next year 👍🏻 ##### James S. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kayla G. Aug 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our Favorite Spot This is our family’s fourth time staying at the Giles’ 5 bedroom cabin, and we absolutely love it. We had 6 adults and 3 kids stay very comfortably. There is access to the water for floating and another area with a dock for boating. The large dinner table that can seat 10 people is great for our family meals. Our family brings fencing to wrap around the patio because there are areas where our 16 month old could easily fall. Another recommendation is to bring black out curtains if your little ones need it because there are no blinds and some rooms have skylights. Randy, the owner, is very easy to reach and always so friendly. We have already booked our stay for next year! ##### Kayla G. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate B. Aug 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous Family Gathering Place! Our first VRBO experience and it was perfect. We asked our family to give us one thing they loved about it--here's a sampling: The quiet (but close enough to groceries, etc.). The very well equipped kitchen and dining table big enough for all 11 of us. Morning coffee on the porch with a great view. The porches, deck, and grill. The climbing trees (some are in the house!). Swimming and kayaking in the cove. The mattresses! And the warm, welcoming, laid-back host, so friendly and helpful. And the visiting dogs. If you rent this (hurry; we're already rebooking for next year), rent the boat too: it makes the dock so usable. Such a great vacation for our clan! ##### Kate B. Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James D. Jun 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### It is not a house but rather an estate. Well maintained and a lot to do on the property as well as local area. Only caution, there is significant hiking down to dock and back up. I’m a retiree using a cane so I just needed to take my time. Rest of family wasn’t even slowed. ##### James D. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gena S. Jul 5, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful lake house escape This house is absolutely stunning. The property is serene and peaceful. Randy was extremely accommodating. My family and sister’s family (13 people) had plenty of room to spread out and recover from a full day of water activities. Randy was able to answer any questions that we had. All of our kids loved Randy’s dog. We were greeted every morning as we walked down to the boat dock. This was our first visit to Douglas Lake, but not our last. ##### Gena S. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanne A. Nov 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ohio guests This is our 4th time staying at this property. It is well worth the drive from Ohio. One of my all time favorite places to stay. Randy is super helpful and a genuine nice person. Beautiful for hiking, swimming, kayaking, fishing and enjoying all the animals. Dogs, horses, mules and a cat are on property and my family loves them. The house itself is secluded and peaceful. Amazing views of lake Douglas and has a fire pit, smoker and grill. House is always clean and has all the amenities you could wish for. We had a party of 9 ranging in age from 13 to 50 plus and plenty of room for everyone to be comfortable. Can not say enough good things about Randy and this property. Love it. ##### Joanne A. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa V. Oct 8, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing, fun, everything we needed Being greeted by sweet dogs was the perfect start to our vacation. The cabin was perfect for our multigenerational family. The grandparents stayed on the first floor while the rest of the adults and kids slept upstairs. The kids loved climbing the inside tree to the loft and our 16 year old enjoyed his private loft space. Randy provided firewood as needed for the firepit and the kayaks were great for a warm fall day. The kids (3, 8, 13, 16) rarely looked at their phones as they had plenty of fun things to do on site. They are already asking to go back. Location is perfect as you are close to town and about 45 minutes to Dollywood area. Perfect way to relax and unwind. ##### Melissa V. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James S., Maria Stein Sep 8, 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Annual family vacation This is our third year of coming to the Giles Ranch for our family vacation, and we already have next year booked ❤️. The property is perfect for us. Plenty of space, well maintained, large dining room for our entire family, beautiful front porch with chairs to relax. The large back patio has the awesome view of the lake. There is just enough land between the house and the lake that we don’t worry about the little kids falling in. The private dock is a bonus and you can rent their pontoon boat. Our family is growing, so we also rented the nearby ‘original’ family home of the Giles which is next door. These are the only two homes on the 20 acre property, so plenty of privacy. A nice sized grocery store is only a 5 minute drive away in the quaint little town of Dandridge. We love it! ##### James S. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Theresa H. Oct 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very Relaxing We did 5 night stay family loved it. Kids loved the water did some fishing regular and magnet fishing. Kids loved getting out exploring as did the dogs lab loved swimming. We loved having their family pets around as well. Randy was very kind to let us bring our pets. House very comfortable well stocked and beds comfy. Brought my brother that was on hospice he wasn't able do lot but really loved watching others have fun made him happy. He passed right after getting back. I'm so very thankful he was able to go on this journey with us. Randy is excellent Host asap to do or answer any questions. Thank You! ##### Theresa H. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jody B., Carrollton, Ohio Jul 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing property and owner! Thank you Randy for opening up your home to our family and friends and talking with us. We rented both the house and cabin and both were absolutely beautiful. The house was well stocked with plenty of kitchen items that we used, bathroom towels and supplies, lake towels and plenty of seating for our group. The back patio was fantastic and we used the built-in smoker and fire pit. We loved having the dogs around and the kids really enjoyed playing with them down at the lake, especially Shine who would dive for rocks! Having the dock and private cove area made for a very peaceful week on the lake. The kayaks that were available for us to use were very nice and added some more extra fun to our trip! We have been to the Smokey's three times and this by far, was our favorite place to stay! Thanks again for a wonderful week and we hope some day to return! ##### Jody B. 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