Smoky Mountain "Lake Paradise" (Lakefront)
Surrounded by Douglas Lake, this home is on your own 11 acre peninsula and features an inground 1,000 sq ft saltwater pool (Heated any time of year for an additional charge).
25 Minutes to Dollywood or Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains). Stay outside the traffic congestion yet close enough to enjoy the tourist activities on the days you choose.
The space
There are SO MANY amazing things about this home, I will just list a few.
LAKEFRONT
The back of the main house has a big, mowed backyard that butts directly to the lake. It is a gradual, easy, gentle slope to walk. However, some prefer to ride, so we provide a (COMPLIMENTARY) 2025 Evolution lithium battery powered golf cart (w/stereo) for your use! This cart has 4 seats and is perfect for moving guests to and from the lake/home. It also works well to haul coolers, toys etc.
SWIMMING & BOATING
This property is perfect for swimming as the water becomes gradually deeper as you enter (Great for young kids). The shore and lake do not have weeds!
Down by the swimming area is the new aluminum dock that stretches over 80' into the water! This dock is covered so your boat will be out of the weather and also provides shade for those who prefer it.
Attached to the dock is a jet-ski port with rollers that will keep your ski out of the water when not in use! You simply drive up on it.
The dock also features a platform to lay out in the sun, 4 (COMPLIMENTARY) kayaks for your use (on racks) and a swim ladder for those who choose to jump in!
The pool box on the back deck contains (COMPLIMENTARY) lawn chairs, life jackets, paddles & swim noodles for your use.
BOAT LAUNCH
There are several boat launches in the area including the neighborhood launch that is just down the street a mile (directions are in the digital guest book).
PRIVACY
This home is located down a long (paved) private driveway that separates any would be neighbors. You will be staying on your own peninsula! It is very private!
INGROUND POOL
THE SALTWATER POOL IS ALWAYS OPEN. The water temperature is subject to the outside temperature. There is a pool heater option available for the Spring, Fall & Winter months at an additional charge.
Pool Heater Option (additional charge)
Private, Salt Water, (1,000 sq ft) inground pool
(20’ x 50’ - 4’ deep) (30,000 gallons)
*The pool will be heated to a temperature of 85 degrees for an additional fee:
Summer - No heat is necessary.
Spring & Fall - $100.00 per day for the entire stay.
Winter - $175.00 per day for the entire stay.
If you would like the pool heated, please send a request to heat the pool through Vrbo Messenger at the time of your booking. Once the request is received, we will reply with a confirmation.
On the day before check-in, we will request payment through Vrbo.
Once payment is received, we will ignite the heater. If we do not receive a request to heat the pool, the temperature of the pool will be subject to the current weather.
FYI regarding average pool temperatures in the USA
The average set pool temperature in the USA ranges between 77-82°F, suitable for most uses, with warmer temperatures (84-88°F) recommended for young children, seniors, or therapeutic purposes, and cooler water (77°F) preferred for competitive swimming.
OUTDOOR FIREPIT
The firepit is located in the back yard overlooking the lake and has 8 surrounding chairs.
You will find 20 sticks of (COMPLIMENTARY) firewood in the box next to the firepit to get you started.
In the house, by the indoor fireplace you will find a bucket that contains (COMPLIMENTARY) roasting sticks and a few other campfire items for your use.
HAMMOCK ISLAND
Adjacent to the firepit and overlooking the lake you will find 4 hammocks strung up for your use. While swinging and lounging you can watch the nightly bonfire & stars or simply enjoy the late afternoon shade.
GRILLING AREA
The grilling area is located on the back patio.
(COMPLIMENTARY) propane is provided for the Weber gas grill (large grilling surface) and a 5' long aluminum prep/serving table is nearby.
There are extra lawn chairs, a rolling cooler and several picnic tables there for your use as well.
HOT TUB
At the back of the house is the 6-person hot tub. This tub overlooks the lake & often beautiful sunsets. There are stairs to enter/exit.
GAMEROOM
A pool table, shuffleboard, electronic dart board, ping pong table, multi-cade video game, 2 Smart TVs, Granite bar with bucket style padded bar stools, refrigerator/freezer, assorted board games, stereo & newly added KARAOKE MACHINE await!
MOVIE THEATER
Featuring: 12 fully reclinable Italian leather seats, 2 huge bean bags (in front and 1 in the back) for the kids, a huge screen, 8 wall mounted speakers, surround sound, 2 subwoofers (for deep base), carpeted walls and soundproof insulation.
Stream your favorite shows or movies over the fast fiber internet using your favorite apps!
Share photos, watch the big game, make a presentation or simply watch TV.
WATER QUALITY IN THE HOME
This home is now equipped with a "Whole House Water Filtration System". This means no worries when taking a bath/shower, washing hands, dishes/dishwasher or doing laundry.
Leave your bottled water at home! Located next to the kitchen faucet is a smaller faucet that dispenses water from the new "Reverse Osmosis System". This system filters water so clean it is cleaner than bottled! Makes great coffee!
COFFEE BAR
The coffee bar features a coffee machine that brews individual pods or by the carafe. A coffee grinder & plenty of ceramic cups as well as to-go cups (with lids) are also there for your use.
Complimentary coffee pods (about a dozen), tea bags (several assorted flavors), sugar packets, creamer packets and a half pound of whole been coffee is provided.
INTERNET
Complimentary FIBER Wi-Fi is provided to the home. This internet is fast!
TOWELS & TOILETRIES & LINENS
Plenty of bath towels, hand towels, and wash cloths are provided for your stay. Fresh linens are also provided and in place on the beds. Additional blankets are available on site as well.
Showers contain dispensers for your use. These dispensers contain the following:
Organic Conditioner for Hair, Hydrating Deep Conditioner with Natural Ingredients like Honey Powder, Aloe Vera, Avocado, and Jojoba.
Organic Body Wash – Moisturizing Body Wash for Men and Women, Plant-Based Formula Made with Essential Oils & Goat Milk.
Organic Shampoo – Organic Shampoo for Women and Men, Hydrating Hair Shampoo with Natural Ingredients like Aloe Vera, Avocado, and Calendula Oil
IMPORTANT: (MUST READ)
Golf cart & Kayaks are seasonal & are provided ONLY WHEN THE LAKE IS BOATABLE. Experience seems to indicate that there is usually boatable water to the dock from around the middle of April until mid to mid-September.
The golf cart is not licensed to be on the road, and we ask that only adult drive it. If we see children driving or the cart is being used for anything other than transportation to/from the lake, it will be removed.
Any damage to this golf cart, or caused by it, will be your responsibility.
Golf cart & Kayaks are seasonal & are provided ONLY WHEN THE LAKE IS BOATABLE. Experience seems to indicate that there is usually boatable water to the dock from around the middle of April until mid to mid-September.
Note: Douglas Lake is a TVA impoundment of the French Broad River, and TVA lowers the water level during the fall and winter months. No guarantees can, or will, be given as to available water levels. Historical water level charts are available online. Experience seems to indicate that there is usually boatable water to the dock from around the middle of April until mid to mid-September.
Guest access
This home is all on one level and is over 5,000 sf.
This property is 11+ acres of land with a private road. There are not any close neighbors. The yard is huge and there is a ton of parking area for boats, trailers etc.
There are several boat launches in the area including the neighborhood launch that is just down the street a mile (directions are in the digital guest book).
Other things to note
IMPORTANT - IMPORTANT - IMPORTANT
Golf cart & Kayaks are seasonal & are provided ONLY WHEN THE LAKE IS BOATABLE. Experience seems to indicate that there is usually boatable water to the dock from around the middle of April until mid to mid-September.
Note: Douglas Lake is a TVA impoundment of the French Broad River, and TVA lowers the water level during the fall and winter months. No guarantees can, or will, be given as to available water levels. Historical water level charts are available online. Experience seems to indicate that there is usually boatable water to the dock from around the middle of April until mid to mid-September.
Guests are to inspect the home within 2hrs of arrival and notify in writing via Vrbo any issues or concerns you have/find.
(ALL issues/concerns Not reported upon arrival may be deemed the guest's responsibility.)
