You can look forward to a firepit, a garden and an arcade/games room at Douglas Lakefront home - dock, decks, firepit perfect for multi-family getaway!. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities and a gym.
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 123100 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Douglas Lakefront home - dock, decks, firepit perfect for multi-family getaway!
Your eastern Tennessee home away from home is a beautiful two-story home with wall of windows overlooking beautiful Douglas Lake that will comfortably accommodate the entire group with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
Also on the property for your enjoyment: a private dock, private boat ramp, tri-level deck, and plenty of outdoor spaces for the family to enjoy and make all new memories. The well-stocked double kitchen provides ample space for all your culinary endeavors. Dine indoors at the massive dining table or at one of the 18+ outdoor seats. The game room will delight the whole family and workspace will allow you to continue virtual work or school uninterrupted and all televisions in the home are smart TVs with Hulu live, Disney+, and ESPN. Or - even better - go outside to enjoy the lake, firepit, or disc golf. Hillbilly Hollow also provides kayaks and stand up paddleboards with paddles/oars (and standard life vests) for guests who seek to create their own adventures.
Stay in at your home-away-from-home or plan excursions to explore this stunningly beautiful area. Hillbilly Hollow is located in Sevierville, close to Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Dollywood, Great Smoky Mountain National Park, and about an hour away from Knoxville and Neyland Stadium (Go Vols!).
This lovely two-story home is nestled in a quiet lakeside cove, surrounded by woods and water, creating a relaxing and serene environment. Grind your beans and enjoy your morning espresso on one of the three (yes, three!) decks while relishing the morning sights and sounds of Douglas Lake. Be sure to look toward the sky, as majestic bald eagles are often seen soaring in the area. Like us, they love Douglas Lake and we're sure you will also!
Large family? No problem, double-sized fully stocked kitchen and huge dining table inside or 18+ outdoor seats allows everybody to relax and enjoy meals together. On the main level deck, a three door commercial cooler ensures you will never run out of refrigerator space. (This feature is also the inspiration for the home's name, "Hillbilly Hollow"; because you can't be a hillbilly without a fridge on the porch.)
Stay up-to-date working from home or virtual learning in the quiet work-space with adjustable height desk. Game room with retro-style arcade table, shuffleboard, poker bar, and board games will provide hours of fun for the whole family. The master suite features an adjustable base king sized bed and the two person jetted tub or dual head shower with body jets is the perfect way to relax and unwind. Watch the day fade away through the picture window or step out onto the balcony to marvel at this slice of heaven, right here on earth.
Although no child will volunteer to sleep with so much fun stuff to do, the twin bedroom (on the main level) is fitted with blackout curtains to help create a relaxing atmosphere for children. Hillbilly Hollow offers for its tiniest guests a pack-n-play with mattress pad as well as a high chair. Save your limited luggage space and leave those at home!
Hillbilly Hollow’s private floating dock has five folding cleats, two jet-ski ports, kayak launch, and gangway that connect to the tri-level deck. You can get from house to boat and back again all day without stepping in water if that is your desire. The floating dock measures 12x24 ft, the decking is made of Ironwood (cooler on your feet in the hot sun). The dock starts to float when the water level at Douglas Lake reaches 986 ft above sea level (990 is considered “full-pool” and water levels typically stay in the low to mid-990’s in the summer season).
Bring your boats or jet skis and don't worry about looking for a public boat ramp to launch when the lake is full. Hillbilly Hollow sports a completely private 10 foot wide boat ramp that provides guests with no-hassle access to water for launching and loading watercraft and there is plenty of parking to unhitch your trailer out of the way during your stay.
Douglas Lake, also known as Douglas Reservoir, is a flood storage reservoir. It helps with the overall water control in the Tennessee Valley. To prepare for the winter, TVA lowers the water level to make room for the runoff from winter storms. In the summer when there is less risk of floods, TVA keeps lake levels higher to support recreation. Around late September, the water level at this property is reduced such that powered watercraft are unable to be taken in/out of the water on the boat ramp located on the property and the dock will be on the ground due to the reduced water levels. Kayaks and paddleboards are available so guests can access the beautiful lake year round at their discretion. When you go fishing at Douglas Lake, a fishing license is required (sorry, I didn't make the rules).
Although the water levels are lowered late September to late-April, there are still plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors and the lake. While the water is low, take a walk to the end of the point where the terrain looks otherworldly and unique. This is the ideal place to sit and watch the sunset; or you can find the best rocks to practice and perfect the art of skipping stones and pass this simple pleasure to the littles in your family.
Check-in/out process is completely contact-free and the property is accessed with a door code and digital alarm key fob.
Hillbilly Hollow allows pets (dogs only) with the following additional rules. The pet fee is a single fee per stay, not per dog, and Hillbilly Hollow provides the necessary items for fulfilling these requirements for up to two giant breed dogs. If you’re considering bringing furry family members, please read these rules prior to booking as these are the rules/expectations Hillbilly Hollow places for bookings that include pets:
There is a non-negotiable two house-trained pet maximum, no restriction regarding breed or size.
Pets will be supervised. When pets are in unfamiliar environments without their humans, they may become understandably anxious, leading to undesirable behavior. When the humans must leave their pets alone in the home, the pets will be secured in a crate, kennel, or similar container. Pets will not roam the home unsupervised. This applies to all pets, even if your pet is well-trained and not known to display stress behavior such as chewing, drooling, marking, scratching, digging, nervous bladder or bowels, or coat blowing. Hillbilly Hollow provides two crates for our canine guests. All bedrooms in the home are intended for our human guests. Pets will not be shut into bedrooms or bathrooms as a “pet bedroom”.
Pets are not to climb on, walk on, lay, sit, or sleep on furniture. Couches are furniture, dresser drawers and drawers under beds, and the benches that are built into the foot of the beds are furniture. Hillbilly Hollow provides two dog beds for pups to use while they are our guests.
Pet waste will be removed by the pet parent from wherever the pets place their waste on the property. Hillbilly Hollow provides pet waste stations on the property.
Pets will be dry(-ish) indoors. Some pets love to swim and Douglas Lake is a wonderful place for these water loving guests! Wet pets will be toweled off and reasonably dry before re-entering the home.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Dock
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Office
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Smoke-free property
Note from host: Includes vaping, e-cigarettes, cigars prohibited
Services and conveniences
Blackout drapes
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping centre
On a lake
On the waterfront
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Gym
Kayak
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park 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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
Pet rules are included in the house description. Please review these rules, all bookings with pets are agreeing to the stated rules.
No parties or events, absolutely none. Septic system won't support these demands.
In the absence of municipal waste pick-up, we ask guests to drop their trash waste at a local facility nearby. This is more of a heads-up than a rule.
Access methods
Access code
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Obviously with adult supervision near water.
Events
No events allowed
No events, septic won’t meet this demand
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Includes vaping, e-cigarettes, cigars prohibited
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
Note from host: No events, septic won’t meet this demand
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
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Sevierville, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Titanic Museum and Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Dollywood and Wilderness at the Smokies. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Soaky Mountain Waterpark and Dollywood's Splash Country. Power boating, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby. Visit our Sevierville travel guide
Is Douglas Lakefront home - dock, decks, firepit perfect for multi-family getaway! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Douglas Lakefront home - dock, decks, firepit perfect for multi-family getaway!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Douglas Lakefront home - dock, decks, firepit perfect for multi-family getaway!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Douglas Lakefront home - dock, decks, firepit perfect for multi-family getaway!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Douglas Lakefront home - dock, decks, firepit perfect for multi-family getaway! located?
This family-friendly Sevierville holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Douglas Lake, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Smoky Mountain Deer Farm and Exotic Petting Zoo and McGuire Creek. Forbidden Caverns is 12.1 mi (19.6 km) away.
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Douglas Lakefront home - dock, decks, firepit perfect for multi-family getaway! Reviews
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Everything was so nice, they had everything you would want for your stay so you don’t have to worry about anything. Our family enjoyed there Christmas there.
We had a great time on our trip. Everything was as stated in the description. Plenty of room for a large family and pet friendly so that was a huge bonus for us!
We had a great time at a beautiful property. Anytime we needed something, there was an extremely quick response. Plenty of amenities and things provided to make our trip perfect.
The property was excellent. More than enough room for our small group. All the included amenities were great. We were sad the water was so low during our trip, so we couldn't enjoy the lake. A few of the appliances were put up or left dirty, I'm sure from previous guest.Contact with the host was a top tier experience. Very informative and helpful. Check-in was very easy with clear and prompt instructions. Probably the easiest check-in I've experienced on VRBO. Would definitely stay here again!
We had a wonderful Thanksgiving staying at this property. The owners are very good about communicating and being available during your stay. Big thank you for sharing their beautiful home with us to spend the holiday with distant relatives.
What a wonderful experience. This is a beautiful place. The views are amazing. We spent Thanksgiving there with our family and felt like home. Communication with owner, property manager was fast and easy. We highly enjoyed and recommend.
Beautiful house with beautiful views. Hosts were so kind and communicative, the house had everything needed and more. The kids loved the lake, thank you so much for having kayaks available for use! We hope to stay again.
This place is amazing! It has everything you could possibly want or need! So many extras! My 3 year old grandson had so many things to play with (toys, games, books)! My adult children were so comfortable and relaxed with the accommodations, firepit, games, etc. We had an incredible stay! We will go back!!
Our family had a great time at Hillbilly Hollow. The cabin was beautiful, clean and was so well organized. The owners have put so much thought into all the amenities that are included. Cooking meals for 10 people was a breeze with the fully stocked kitchen. The cabin was close to Dollywood and lots of other things to do in Sieverville and Gatlinburg. We can’t wait to go back!
We made the best of this peaceful getaway after the storm Milton tore through our home town destroying thousands of homes including our families. This home is spacious! Close to Dollywood, horseback riding, 4 wheelers and zip lines all in one location. The food in the surrounding areas was amazing! The hosts are very responsive and friendly. Great place to enjoy the lake and down time alone or with family. There is so much to be thankful for! Kindness matters in the storms of life! Selah!
You have your own cove with lots if provided water toys. House is clean and beautiful. It was just perfect. Isolated from any other houses. The kids loved playing in the basically “private” cove.
Will stay there again.
Trash service is my only delta (not s negative, but something to think about)
We had a wonderful stay! The house is exactly as pictured and the amenities are as listed. The house is big and comfortable. We were a group of 7 adults and two kids. We didn’t have time to make use of the lake but we did sit outside for campfires and just to enjoy the views. The kids were so entertained with games and tv. We could not complain about anything. Our hosts were so attentive and available. The drive in was long as the house is at the end almost of this community so it’s a little tedious to get out for little things. I just suggest getting groceries or necessary things while you’re out. We would definitely stay here again!
Well appointed. Loved owners and very responsive. Master toilet had an issue flushing but easily fixed. Could not find the master bedroom remote to the tv. Enjoyed the herb garden and used all of them. Loved the fact that we had a well stocked pantry and spice rack which we utilized. Coffee bar stocked as well. As the guests beforehand we left water and a few refrigerator items. Very much enjoyed the decks and water equipment. The lake is geat and no heavy boat traffic.
We had a great time at Hillbilly Hollow. The views were amazing. The house is cozy. You will have everything you need. They have provided sooo many things. We highly recommend staying here. It’s so peaceful and relaxing. You are still close enough to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg to go and do all the tourist stuff if you want or you can just stay at the house and kayak or bring your boat like us and fish all you want. Build a fire and make some smores. If you can’t find something you enjoy then you don’t enjoy anything. The hosts were great and communicated very well if we needed them to. You won’t be disappointed when you book this house.
This house was exactly as advertised and we were very impressed with how thoughtful and thorough Amanda and Dale were when it came to the set up as well as instructions. We enjoyed spending time at the dock with the private cove, and even had a fun game night when it rained on a night during our stay. The house had plenty of room for our group of 10 and it was so well stocked! A lot of the things we bought at food city in town, the house already had and we just didn’t realize. We didn’t have any issues during our stay, but any time I reached out to Amanda and Dale they got right back to me within the hour. We would love to stay here again for our next trip to Douglas Lake!
Hillbilly Hollow was the perfect choice for our Fall break with friends and family. The house and property are gorgeous and exactly like what is described online. The beds were comfortable, the kids loved the game room, and the fire pit was loved by all. One of the best features was the kitchen. We were there for a week so we needed to make quite a few meals during our stay. The kitchen has everything needed…and I literally mean everything!! Not only the basic essentials but ice cream makers, blenders, coffee & espresso machines, crock pots, two dishwashers, two ovens, and the list goes on and on. The owners were so attentive and answered all my questions timely, and even had extra firewood delivered the next day after we ran out. I’m still full from all the s’mores we made. It was a wonderful vacation, and we would definitely love to stay here again.
We were here for a family vacation and the house did not disappoint. It’s quietly tucked away in a cove with no neighbor noise. The house is absolutely stocked with anything you may need and has a ton of things to do! We would definitely stay again!
There are a couple quick call outs for other people looking to stay in the future. The listing does note that they lower the water levels in late Sept however we stayed late Aug and the water was already lowered and got even lower over the week. We had rented a boat and had to improvise “docking” it as the dock was out of the water. By the end of the week it was nearly beached as the water lowered over night.
The other thing is the stairs! There are a lot! You way want to get some work outs in prior! lol
Overall it’s a beautiful house in a beautiful area and we would stay again! Thank you to the hosts for sharing!
This place is more than we ever expected. Not one thing was missing that this home didn't have. This place is conveniently located to a lot of cities to day trip to. Chilling on the lake is relaxing. Stairs were a great workout. The only thing I recommend is bring throw blanket. You'll need one sitting in the lookout room. That was the best spot in the house. Only one tinsy downside was the dog slobber on the windows/doors and I cleaned out the tray in the vacuum which was overloaded with dog hair so I could vacuum the house. Maybe the cleaners missed it. Overall this place is fantastic to make lots of memories. We got here before Hurricane Idalia decided to make her debut in our home town. Nerve racking but was nice to be here while we watched. Definitely be back in the future if allows.
If you're looking for a secluded lake house stay, this is a good option. It's in a very peaceful cove and there are no neighbors in sight. You should know that when you turn off the main road, you drive about 15 minutes on a winding road with multiple 90 degree turns. There are at least a couple hills that you go over without being able to see where the road goes. It was stressful for some family members, and some people did get carsick.
We spent most of our time being touristy and with other family members in the area, so we didn't use the house for much other than sleeping, eating, and decompressing at the end of the day. It suited our purposes fine.
Be aware that if you plan to do "touristy" things in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, or the mountains, it's generally at least a half hour drive (although there is a grocery store closer). We spent a lot of time in the car, and it would have been a better place for us to stay if we were just there to enjoy the lake. Obviously, that's not the fault of the owners!
The house and multi-tiered deck is beautiful! Plenty of space for a family of 7 to sprawl out, which we definitely needed after the long drive from Jersey!
The weather was stunning during our stay and even when it rained there was plenty of places around the house inside and out to enjoy the outdoors and still stay dry.
Amanda and Dale were very accomodating and quick to respond whenever we had a question or problem. We did have a little trouble getting in initially but the problem was resolved quickly (thankfully given there was a bathroom emergency!).
Some workmen did show up toward the end of our stay to do some work on the dock which limited our use of the kayaks, but to no fault of the owners. They had apparently been expecting them later in the week and though we probably still could have used the dock we didn't want to be in the way of their work.
There are too many things to do and see in the area (especially when you're only staying for a few days) and the house is so comfortable you don't want to leave it, but we did manage to at least get out to the exotic petting zoo and deer farm and had a great time!
Would definitely love to come back some day!