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"The Rusty Hook" - Spacious Lakefront 4 Bedroom W/Private Covered Dock

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An aerial view of a lakeside property with a house surrounded by dense trees, a dock, and a small boat.
A dining area with a large wooden table, upholstered chairs, and a hanging light fixture.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A cozy living area with a leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a wooden accent piece.
A stone patio with red chairs and a fire pit overlooking a lake.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Douglas Lake
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Dandridge, TN
  • Place, Douglas Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Place, Dollywood
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1 (Green)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 (Brown/Red)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 (White)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 (Blue)

2 Queen Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

"The Rusty Hook" - Spacious Lakefront 4 Bedroom W/Private Covered Dock

This lake front home is located in Paradise Landing and has a beautiful view of Douglas lake. It is the perfect spot for a peaceful retreat any time of the year. This 2700 Sq Ft two-story house has an additional 1400 Sq Ft of covered porch and is perfect for a single or multi-family vacation. It is also very accommodating for small youth groups, leadership retreats, and sports banquets. The 4 bedrooms have their own private bathroom and sleeps up to 10. The game room is down stairs and has a ping-pong table and lots of open space for kids to be kids. The kitchen is fully furnished and there is a grill on the upstairs back porch. This property has over 1/4 mile of lake front access, covered private dock, and large relaxing patio by the lake with fire pit close to the water.

Douglas Lake stretches 43 miles at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. Being located off the main channel, makes this house on the water great for recreational water sports like kayaking, paddle boarding, canoeing, and swimming. If you are an Angler or just a some one who wants to wet a line, Douglas is rated as one of the top 5 Crappie lakes in the nation and one of the top 10 in the nation for Largemouth Bass.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1011278vb
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Dandridge

Located in Dandridge, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Shoppes at Roper Mansion and Harrisburg Covered Bridge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Douglas Lake and Lewis Island. Travelling with kids? Consider Kiwanis Park, or check out an event or a game at English Mountain Raceway. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Dandridge, TN

What's nearby

  • Douglas Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Wilderness at the Smokies - 40 min drive - 59.7 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 41 min drive - 51.4 km
  • Island at Pigeon Forge - 48 min drive - 72.3 km
  • Dollywood - 54 min drive - 58.4 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Race Trac - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Owens restaurant - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Godfathers Pizza - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Asian Cafe - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "The Rusty Hook" - Spacious Lakefront 4 Bedroom W/Private Covered Dock pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at "The Rusty Hook" - Spacious Lakefront 4 Bedroom W/Private Covered Dock?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at "The Rusty Hook" - Spacious Lakefront 4 Bedroom W/Private Covered Dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "The Rusty Hook" - Spacious Lakefront 4 Bedroom W/Private Covered Dock?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "The Rusty Hook" - Spacious Lakefront 4 Bedroom W/Private Covered Dock located?

This family-friendly Dandridge holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Douglas Lake and within 12 mi (20 km) of Kiwanis Park and Lions Park. Victory Lanes Bowling Center and Eastern Plaza are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jason r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was just as described plus better. Great host. Great, communication great place. Could not be more happy. We will be back again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay, thanks so much for the extra effort with the Christmas decorations!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing, tranquil, big enough for a party lots of rooms to bring a large family. Owner beyond lovely!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There’s something special about cabin days — slow mornings, quiet nights, and simple joy.”“A perfect escape — cozy cabin, fresh air, and great company.” Kandy was also a true gem! Will definitely be coming back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

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

Loved it all.

Loved everything. Will definitely be back
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

BRUCE S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, clean home and property. Nice dock if you are a boater. Communication with owner is excellent. We highly recommend The Rusty Hook.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth H.

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

Great Lake House

House set up is excellent for an enjoyable Lake front outing! Pictures are accurate! Location is perfect! This is our second stay & we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

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

Exceeded all expectations!

We throughly enjoyed our stay at the Rusty Hook! Kandy was an amazing host! Clean, large, and had everything we needed!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debra D.

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

Our home away from home

We absolutely love The Rusty Hook! We’ve made it our annual family lake trip hangout. This was our third consecutive year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Connie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house and property ! Love the dock and outside space. Just need to take care of bees or hornets in the steps we had 3 of us got stung. Otherwise great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holly R.

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

Family getaway 2024

Property was very fitting for our size group, ease of getting ready and spread out or being together for games, movies, eating. The views were wonderful! We did not want to be in a big town but see the country around the tourist areas and that is what we had. We enjoyed the wildlife!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

BRUCE S.

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

FANTASTIC!

Just beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joel W.

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

Rusty Hook

This was our second year at the Rusty Hook. We love it there. We really took advantage of the fire pit area and had a fire almost e very night.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

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

Family lake trip

We were impressed with the size of the house and all the great areas to hang out both inside and outside. The property is beautifully landscaped and the walk down to the dock isn't too bad. We had a wonderful time and would not hesitate to return. Thanks for sharing your lake house with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joel W.

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

Band Trip

The house was well equipped. Everything we needed in the kitchen was provided. The kayaks and canoe we quite the bonus! We got a lot of use out of the fire pit area and ping pong. Great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Connor C.

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

Far better than I could have imagined!

I don't think the photos do this place enough justice. It's much larger and more well equipped than I had expected and the property itself was breathtaking. I'd look to return here first if I ever find myself on Douglas Lake again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Becky T.

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

Labor Day Family Trip

We had such a fun time at this house, the property is just as described. One bonus is that there is a mini-kitchen downstairs with a full refrigerator that has an ice maker. That worked out great for our group because we all do a lot of cooking while we're there. The beds were comfortable, patio area with the fire pit is amazing down by the lake. We just wished we could've stayed longer! Hope to get back here next Labor Day!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meryl B.

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

Beautiful property

My husband and I along with our two adult children, their spouses and our grandson rented this house for a family trip. The house is beautiful with great amenities. The house has great space, each of the bedrooms has its own full bathroom. The common living area and the kitchen are very spacious. We loved the screened in porch with BBQ. We also loved hanging out at the dock and using the kayaks (there are 4). The house was perfect for our family trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Soumaya E.

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

Excellent

The place is welcoming, clean and has a nice view. The owners were very kind and responsive. We traveled during the Christmas storm, so we didn’t get to use the outdoor space, and we had some storm related problems; like frozen pipes and icy road. The owner promptly came in, brought us water, fixed the problem and salted the road. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Atoosa R.

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

This was absolutely the best cabin ever!

We have coming to the Smokey Mountains for years to vacation, but Rusty Hook was the absolute BEST cabin we have stayed in! The cabin is stunning, and the owners thought of everything to make the stay comfortable and cozy. So much attention has been given to the property; every view is lovely and relaxing. The access to the lake is so convenient, and allows for great fun. Our kids spent time on the lake almost daily. The owners are very responsiveness and answer any questions quickly. This cabin is a place that we will return to in years to come. This summer is our best vacation ever- Thank You.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

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

The Lake Life

Wonderful stay at the Rusty Hook, much more to the property and house than what is described. Perfect for a picturesque lake vacation and awesome location for Dollywood, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Smoky Mt National Park. We had all ages from 92 to a 1 year old and it was perfect for all. We rented a boat from H2O water sports and it was super easy. The dock at the house was perfect for the boat or just jumping off and swimming. Would rate it more than 5 stars if I could. Douglas Lake is beautiful and seemed like a fairly quiet lake with lots to explore. Will definitely go back and rent the Rusty Hook again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brad T.

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

Early fall in the mountains

We enjoyed our stay at the Rusty Hook. The house was not as clean as we expected it to be. We had to do quite a bit of cleaning in the kitchen--especially pots, pans and appliances. The coffee maker had old wet grounds and mold. Muffin tin very dirty. The home could be lovely with a little more love and care. A bit tired as it is.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori G.

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

Great house

We had a great week at the Rusty Hook! The house accommodated us perfectly (7 people) Big bonus is having a bathroom attached to each bedroom! The lake was gorgeous, quiet and perfect to swim in! We all loved jumping off the platform by the dock. Even with stormy weather we had a great time!! One call out- the internet is not great. So if you have kids or adults that are dependent on their phones- this is something to be aware of. Owners are super responsive and so easy to communicate with! Highly recommend this home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Annette L.

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

Great family vacation

The house was amazing - the pictures truly do not do it justice. The house was well cared for compared to some other VRBO rentals we have stayed in. We had 9 people total, 6 adults and 3 kids. Ages ranged from 11 to 82. We really enjoyed the kayaks and the fire pit area. Kids enjoyed swimming off of the dock too. The steps down the back of the house are very steep, but there is also a road to take a car down (which we did). Very well set up for our multi generational family vacation. Kandy was extremely responsive to any questions we had. We would absolutely come back to this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery C.

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

Beautiful Property

We stayed here for a family vacation. The photos are accurate. The house is very clean. It is much bigger than it appears. Each bedroom has its own bath. The common area in the open living, dining, kitchen has plenty of room for everyone. The outdoor spaces are awesome. Plenty of room on the lower porch. The upper porch has amazing lake views. We used the boat dock for our pontoon rental as well as fishing everyday. The landscaping is beautiful and well kept. We did use the long driveway to access the lake, but be warned, as most properties in this area, the drive to the boat launch is steep. We had no problem with an all wheel drive SUV. Very grateful to be able to drive down. There is plenty of parking for at least six cars right in front of the house. The host was great and communicated very well. She even sent a message to check in on us. Overall this is a very clean, beautiful property. We look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kandy Holt

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We live in Knoxville TN and have been spending summers on the lake most of our lives. We have 3 boys and never have a shortage of their friends who love to swim, ski, and fish. We love being able to share our home with other families and small groups who like us, need a break from reality and need to breathe in God's wonderful creation.

Why they chose this property

We purchased this lake front property due to the beautiful views, year round water, peaceful neighborhood and easy access to Historic Dandridge and several other tourist attractions.

What makes this property unique

This property has more lake front acreage than any other home in Paradise Landing Resort. It is conveniently located to many tourist sites in both TN and NC, including the Great Smokey Mountains National Park.

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