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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
4 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12288 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Outdoor Space
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

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
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Arcade/game room
  • Books
  • Games
  • 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
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming 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
  • Wild WaterDome - 36 min drive
  • Soaky Mountain Waterpark - 36 min drive
  • Wilderness at the Smokies - 37 min drive
  • Sevierville Convention Center - 37 min drive

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).

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 111 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kameron G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Time
We had a great family trip to hillbilly hollow. The dock was a fun place for the kids to play and we really enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tammy W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Janet R.

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

Claudia G., Irmo

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

Candice W.

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

Rebecca P.

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

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice rental
Very nice property, lots of space, dock was very nice and the lake access was very easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
Property is just as advertised! We had an amazing stay! Our kids loved the cat and he was very friendly hanging out on the deck. Our family also loved the stores!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W., Oregonia, OH

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

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of Amenities
Huge home! Everything you could possibly want in the kitchen and game room. We had a lovely stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
McKenzie wedding
Had a blast
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Logan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great destination for a group get away!
We really enjoyed our stay. The property was exactly as described and the hosts were quick to respond should we need anything. The lake was beautiful and the location was convenient to the few day trips we had planned. We would totally recommend to anyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Everything was amazing. We enjoyed the decks and the private boat launch was awesome. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hendry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home , perfect getaway.
We had such a wonderful experience in this home! It truly felt like it was a home away from home .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Derek B.

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

Kimberly P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
This is the second time we have stayed here and we love it. There was 12 of us stay and it was plenty big for all of us. We loved being right on the water. There are paddle boards and kayaks, which was amazing. We highly recommend this property. It is beautiful and peaceful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property
All of us absolutely loved this property. It was clean, spacious, beautifully decorated, had a gorgeous view, and generous amenities. The owners were exceedingly thoughtful and helpful. Each of us said this will probably become our favorite East Tennessee get-a-way location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stacy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Recent stay
The house is even more beautiful in person and Amanda was very responsive with any questions that I had ! The kitchen had all the amnesties that our family needed and then some , very well supplied ! Lake Douglas was the most beautiful lake , clean , warm and not crowded ! Our entire family enjoyed our stay , will plan to return !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Hillbilly Hollow is hands down the best equipped home we have rented for a vacation. It has plenty of toys/entertaining games for kids of all ages, outside speakers for entertaining in a beautiful setting that by all accounts has its own natural symphony of bird sounds and requires no additional music to enjoy the outdoors. It is extremely peaceful, yet a short, scenic drive will take you to prime entertainment towns or Smoky Mountain National Park.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best of both worlds!
Hillbilly hollow is close enough to all the big city activities, but far enough away to enjoy the sanctity of the Smokies and Douglas Lake. The home is well kept. Our kids enjoyed all of the recreational activities and the S’mores fire pit makes for special memories! The owners are attentive and easy to reach, making sure your stay meets expectations throughout!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shajuana W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Break Visit to the Mountains
This is our second stay in two years at Hilbilly Hollow and we enjoyed it just as much as last year. My husband and I stayed with our 3 adult sons, one teenage son, and twin preteen sons and were all comfortable. We visited during a cold front, so we didn't do all of the outdoor activities that we had planned, but there was no shortage of activities in the area to keep everyone busy. Dale and Amanda were gracious hosts and very responsive during and before our stay. We will definitely stay again when we return to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Vacation Spot!
We had 4 adults and 8 kids for our stay! It was very accommodating for 12 people. Lots of places to sleep. The double kitchen was AMAZING to have with such a big group. 3 showers made cleaning up a breeze. The lake was beautiful! With the water levels being low the kids loved looking for fun rocks and shells. Amanda and Dale were great when it came to communication. Overall an amazing vacation spot! Definitely recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shajuana W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing mountain retreat
My husband and I traveled from Florida with our sons and thoroughly enjoyed our time at the lake house. We have a large family and were all comfortable during our stay. The house is lovely, stocked with essentials, and has lots of extra amenities. The property is so peaceful and beautiful. We look forward to coming back during the spring or summer when the lake levels are higher. Dale and Amanda were great hosts and made us feel welcome in their home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022