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Douglas Lakefront home - dock, decks, firepit perfect for multi-family getaway!

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Property grounds
Smart TV, books, stereo, offices
Game room
Outdoor dining
4 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12288 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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 manager

Dale and Amanda Hayes

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee grinder

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Bidet
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Arcade/game room
  • Games
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Includes vaping, e-cigarettes, cigars prohibited

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Kayak on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Theme parks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3100 sq ft (288 sq m)

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an access code
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Access code

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Obviously with adult supervision near water.

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: No events, septic won’t meet this demand
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Insta worthy lakefront house designed for a crowd
Insta worthy lakefront home w/3 level deck designed for crowds

About the neighborhood

Map
Sevierville, TN

What's nearby

  • Smoky Mountain Deer Farm and Exotic Petting Zoo - 33 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Wild WaterDome - 36 min drive - 26.7 km
  • Soaky Mountain Waterpark - 36 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Wilderness at the Smokies - 37 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Sevierville Convention Center - 37 min drive - 26.9 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chesters Chicken - ‬50 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬50 min drive
  • ‪Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Aubrey S Sevierville - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬37 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Douglas Lakefront home - dock, decks, firepit perfect for multi-family getaway! pet-friendly?

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

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!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Douglas Lakefront home - dock, decks, firepit perfect for multi-family getaway! located?

This family-friendly Sevierville vacation 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 and Harrisburg Covered Bridge are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Douglas Lakefront home - dock, decks, firepit perfect for multi-family getaway! Reviews

Reviews

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tammi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and Quaint place
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get away
Great experience. Very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

George H. V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Awesome amenities even provided a dog crate for our dog, next time I will not have to travel with one
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Perry B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bowman
Great
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Cove Stay
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!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

TIMOTHY K., Southshore Lake Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Douglas Lake Relaxation
Top notch spot great hosts
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayne F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!!
Great property and location! Plenty of amenities!!! Cool kayaks and paddleboards!! Hosts gave lots of information for things to do!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew H.

An Enjoyable Lakehouse Stay
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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just Perfect
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)
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tammy W.

Beautiful!
Beautiful views!!!! Beautiful Lake! We had a bird that sang at night while we were on the deck. Amazing vacation!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek B., Palmetto Florida USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views and comfy beds.
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.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely visit.
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.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cabin!
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!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candice W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia G., Irmo

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
This was our second visit to this property and we look forward to many more! Great home greet just great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay on the water
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation!
We had an amazing time! The grandkids loved it especially the s’more on the last night!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall break trip
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

Liked: Cleanliness
McKenzie wedding
Had a blast
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to Get Away!
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Escape to peaceful and adventure
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
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!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W., Oregonia, OH

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Vacation
The place was wonderful. This property is easily one of the most well stocked we've ever stayed at. They thought of everything and we so appreciated it. Will definitely recommend this place to our friends and come back ourselves in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ohio Hillbillies come to TN
The house was really nice and spacious in a beautiful setting. There was every appliance you could think of to use, even an icemaker which was great because we use a lot. There was a Food City close on 411. Our family particularly loved having kayaks and paddle boards to use. If you have any type of disability with walking you won't make it upstairs or down to the dock but that only affected one of us and he powered through. Our owners were very attentive. Overall a great week and we would come again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Amanda P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
Loved this house!! House was beautiful and so clean! The hosts thought of so many nice amenities! The double kitchens were great for our large group because we did a lot of meal preparation. The lake access was so nice and private! And I liked that the cove provided a safe place for our younger kids to kayak and paddle board. We brought tubes that we could connect together and then attached to the dock, which was fun to just sit and float in. The hosts were great about adjusting the temperature to our liking. My only complaint is about the trash. It was a big inconvenience to have to take our trash to the local trash dump. It was very inconvenient to have to take time to run trash to the dump when we were so busy trying to enjoy our trip. Just felt like an unnecessary inconvenience. We even saw a trash truck come around the neighborhood so we wondered if there is trash service to that area. Or we felt like it should be added or included in the cleaning fee because the dump is 20 minutes away and you have to make a separate trip because it’s impossible to put several big bags of trash in your vehicle with all your belongings. And we had a bag start to leak with our belongings but fortunately caught it before it leaked nasty stuff all over out stuff. But otherwise it was the perfect lake house and the perfect vacation for our family!! Would love to stay here again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023