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

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12288 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Sevierville, TN
  • Wilderness at the Smokies
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Soaky Mountain Waterpark
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Sevierville Convention Center
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪92 min drive‬

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About the area

Sevierville

With a stay at this vacation home in Sevierville, you'll be on the waterfront and 4 minutes by foot from Douglas Lake. .This family-friendly vacation home is 17.6 mi (28.3 km) from Titanic Museum and 19.1 mi (30.7 km) from Dollywood.

What's nearby

  • Wilderness at the Smokies - 38 min drive - 29.5 km
  • Soaky Mountain Waterpark - 38 min drive - 29.8 km
  • Wild WaterDome - 39 min drive - 30.2 km
  • Sevierville Convention Center - 39 min drive - 30.5 km
  • Dollywood's Splash Country - 42 min drive - 30.5 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chester's Chicken - ‬50 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪The Dam Store - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬51 min drive

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a bidet.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this vacation home include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

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

  • 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,100 square feet

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Lock the doors

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

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 122 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tanya S.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was our second stay. The owners are just amazing and the property is great for a large group.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice house. Perfect location on the lake and getting to the other attractions in the area. House had everything we needed; towels, lake towels, linens, ice machine and fully loaded kitchen. The teens spent most of the time on the lake on the paddle boards or out fishing. Great communication with the owners. We needed some batteries for the tv remotes and they had them delivered to the house that day. We also enjoyed the fire pit several nights. One of the best houses we’ve stayed in!
Fire pit
View from the dock
View from the deck
Some of the steps to the dock
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristi K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was perfect! You will never find a kitchen in a rental as stocked as this one! The lake was crystal clear and we had the best time in it. If you are bringing your own boat, I suggest finding a marina to put the boat into the water. The driveway is very steep and the extremely difficult to navigate with a truck and trailer. Sadly, we had to haul it back to a marina to avoid further issues in the driveway. Once you have the boat in the lake, the dock at the house is great! The paddle boards and kayaks were a hit, too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl L.

We had a wonderful stay at the house. There was plenty of room for all of our family. We loved how kid friendly the house was. We enjoyed the deck and pier. I do feel the house was not very clean. Especially stove, refrigerator and pantry which had open food left in it. I feel the house needs a good deep cleaning along with painting and some updates. Also, we did not like having to put bags of garbage in our cars through out the week. The owners had great communication with us which was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay, we enjoyed our vacation to the fullest and the house was perfect for us
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hillbilly hollow

This is a very private property that my family enjoyed very much
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rachel K.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Lots of potential but disappointing.

Our family stayed in this house for a week and we were extremely frustrated and disappointed due to an unresolved issue with the hot water. My party of 10 to include a toddler shared a single stand up shower , on the bottom floor of the home, for the week. The hosts deployed maintenance people to the house so there was a constant disruption during our vacation. They never ended up fixing the issue during our stay. At one point the homeowner was in the house with us and did apologize but never introduced or identified himself as the host. Additionally, the lack of cleanliness in the home was also disappointing. The carpeted areas of the master and main floor bedrooms smelled like animal urine and were badly stained. The bathroom and floors on the main floor looked like they had not been cleaned properly prior to our arrival. This was described by the hosts as a mild or minor inconvenience. Their attempts of compensation for the disruption were a bit insulting. There was also no hot water to do laundry as the washer was upstairs Again, the stay was overshadowed by the manner in which the hosts handled the problem with the home during our stay. Rachel and family
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time at hillbilly hollow!

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!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eyan Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely wonderful!

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia G., Irmo

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual Birthday Trip

We have stayed at this home for the last 3 years celebrating my sons birthday/valentines. It is always a pleasant experience
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay!

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Christmas Weekend

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!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake house dream

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

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

Kameron G., Canonsburg, PA

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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