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The Dogtrot in Dennis Cove - Creekside Cabin w/ Sauna, Hot Tub & AT Trail Access

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Hampton, TN
  • Place, Watauga Lake
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Lakeshore Marina
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Watauga Point Recreation Area
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Jack and Jill 1

1 Queen Bed

Jack and Jill 2

1 Queen Bed

Loft

3 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Common Area Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Jack and Jill Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Dogtrot in Dennis Cove - Creekside Cabin w/ Sauna, Hot Tub & AT Trail Access

Your Basecamp for Adventure at The Dogtrot in Dennis Cove

Steps from the Appalachian Trail, bordered by Cherokee National Forest, and within a short hike to Laurel Fork Creek, The Dogtrot is a refuge designed for both adventure and relaxation. Guests can enjoy on-property activities like fishing, swimming or playing in the creek, hiking, stargazing (with no light pollution), and even a game of ping pong. Spend the day outdoors, then gather at the picnic and hammock area by the creek or the timber-frame pavilion, complete with a massive wood-burning fireplace—perfect for al fresco dining or s’mores under the stars. Inside, you’ll also find plenty of board games and limited WiFi for unplugged fun.

This cozy yet spacious cottage comfortably sleeps up to three families and is best described as a modern “dogtrot.” The main section of the home includes:

An open living, kitchen, and dining space

A primary bedroom with king-sized bed and en-suite bathroom

A lofted bunk room with 7 single twin beds + 2 folding beds with 6-inch memory foam mattresses

A full guest bath

A laundry closet

A screened-in porch—complete with a ping pong table—connects the main living area to the secondary section of the home, which offers two additional queen bedrooms connected by a Jack-and-Jill bathroom.

With only five or so houses on this quiet dead-end street (and just one occupied full-time), traffic is virtually nonexistent, making it a safe and peaceful spot to unwind. Laurel Fork Creek borders the property, offering a natural playground where kids and adults alike can splash the afternoon away.

**Please note: weddings and events are not permitted at this home.**

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

This place is perfect for all different families!

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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

Absolutely no parties

Absolutely no smoking or vaping inside

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7531592
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Hampton

Located in Hampton, this cottage is on the waterfront. Carter Mansion and Tipton-Haynes Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lakeshore Marina and Fish Springs Marina. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking.
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Hampton, TN

What's nearby

  • Watauga Lake - 14 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Lakeshore Marina - 17 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Watauga Point Recreation Area - 20 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Elizabethton-Carter County Public Library - 21 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Watauga River - 21 min drive - 20.1 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Smoky Mountain Bakers - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Nancy's Kitchen - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Laurel Fork Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Highlander BBQ - ‬31 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dogtrot in Dennis Cove - Creekside Cabin w/ Sauna, Hot Tub & AT Trail Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Dogtrot in Dennis Cove - Creekside Cabin w/ Sauna, Hot Tub & AT Trail Access?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Dogtrot in Dennis Cove - Creekside Cabin w/ Sauna, Hot Tub & AT Trail Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Dogtrot in Dennis Cove - Creekside Cabin w/ Sauna, Hot Tub & AT Trail Access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Dogtrot in Dennis Cove - Creekside Cabin w/ Sauna, Hot Tub & AT Trail Access located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Watauga Lake, Lakeshore Marina and Watauga River. Fish Springs Marina and Elk Crossing 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. 34 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodger S.

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

Perfect Private Getaway

We loved our own little private getway from the busy world. Everything was perfect: creek size, daily turkey vistors, apple trees full of apples, beautiful lodging. Can't wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan J.

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

AMAZING PLACE TO STAY

The property is amazing! The house was exactly as described! The host was quick to respond with any question WE WILL DEFINITELY USE AGAIN 5 STARS × 5 STARS
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron Y.

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

Perfect Setting

Great place to unplug and relax! Start the day fishing right out the front door, then hit the hot tub or sauna after dinner. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janine K.

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

Mountain Retreat

You can’t go wrong staying at this beautiful Dogtrot Cabin!! Pictures do not do it justice! The cabin sits in a valley with a small creek across the way. Perfect pavilion with a fireplace that came in handy on those cold evenings. Very serene. The cabin itself is beautiful! Attention to detail in every way. Very clean and well maintained. The road to the cabin is not for the faint of heart. Very mountainous and curvy, but worth it!The owner/manager was quick in response with any concerns we had. We would definitely rent this beautiful cabin again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karah C.

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

Wedding Weekend Getaway

This weekend we got married at Roan Mountain and stayed at this cabin. We had two families staying here and we throughly enjoyed our stayed. It was a beautiful property and in an excellent location. The kids enjoyed playing in the creek and roasting marshmallows in the outdoor fireplace, while the adults enjoyed drinking coffee under the pavilion, listening to the fire crackle and the birds chirping. We hiked down the AT to Laurel Falls waterfall and enjoyed the day on Sunday exploring all the beauty nearby. The cabin itself was a perfect set up, clean, and so relaxing. We especially loved enjoying each others company and watching the kids use their imaginations outdoors without the distraction of television or electronics. It was a perfectly unplugged weekend! The hosts were wonderful to communicate with and extremely hospitable. We will definitely be re-booking the cabin for a future family trip.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica R.

Absolutely Beautiful!

My family and I stayed for 3 nights here and we really enjoyed the stay. Our goal was to disconnect to reconnect as a family and not did we! No signal whatsoever so we were definitely not on our phones. The house is so cozy and the outdoors just so relaxing. We fished, played board games, ping pong, played outdoors, made some s’mores, it was really nice. Areas of concern: the drive up can be very tedious, and I wish the stores were closer by. If you want to go out, there aren’t really many attractions. But if you want to stay in and just relax, this is the place for you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Secluded and peaceful. Close to shopping. Great place to unplug and relax with the family
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garret R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse B.

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

Luxury base camp

Me and some friends stayed at the cabin for a couple of days on a fishing trip and were very pleased. I am used to short-term rentals looking great in photographs and then turning out to be poorly maintained dumps. This one was quite the opposite. It was clean, well provisioned, and in every way. We will stay here again! One note: the toilet paper could use a serious upgrade.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reta G.

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

beautiful getaway

This property provides a restful get away from the hustle and bustle of life. Enjoy nature, splash in the Stream, hike to the waterfall, relax by the fire. Thank you for a great day!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

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

Great Place

Disconnect to Reconnect !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

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

Engagement and Birthday weekend

It was my daughter in law (to be) birthday on Dec 11, and our son chose that evening to propose to her, so, needless to say, it was an incredible weekend to celebrate. The house was beautiful, and fit the bill, we really enjoyed to outdoor fireplace and pavilion. Thank you so much for a memorable get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tisa L.

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

Lovely

Excellent location, great for family time. Beautiful scenery and very well taken care of.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carrie d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Beautiful home.

This place is totally unplugged which was nice. Internet would have been great. Lol. House was amazing. Clean. Comfy. Love the creek infront of house. Love the outside area. Fully stocked house. The only negative is there is a huge bee wasp hornet bees problem. Lots of wasp nest in porch and fireplace area. Lots and lots nest buried in grass everywhere. The wasp issues is bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dede L.

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

great escape to nature

The property is situated beautifully with a creek to play in, very close proximity to the AT and an a lovely outside pavilion for eating meals outside. The beds are very comfy and the kitchen was well equipped. The kids sleeping area is up a long ladder and it's open to the noise of the kitchen/living area so have you have to go outside or be very quiet. Overall it was one of our favorites!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari P.

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

We loved our visit to this property. It was perfect for our family!

This was a beautiful place! Our family and my parents stayed for a long weekend to attend my oldest daughters pinning ceremony and graduation at East Tennessee State University. There was plenty of beds, lovely kitchen and living room and our favorite was the outdoor fireplace area. Everything we needed was there. We had evening fires, played games, cooked s’mores and just enjoyed visiting. The only thing that would have been nicer was if the grass had been cut before we arrived. We played a game of softball in the big open yard, which was loads of fun! It’s a great place we would loved to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kendra P.

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

Peaceful and relaxing

This is a great place if you are looking for outside adventure and going off the grid. House was well stocked and outdoor space was wonderful The road in is sure to leaving you feeling like you went on nature’s roller coaster.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G.

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

Wow, just wow

Remote and beautiful. Loved that the trailhead right next to the property. The fireplace was beautiful and we had a great time. Stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele N.

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

Best Family Holiday Destination!

Our family celebrated Easter at this beautiful cabin and loved every moment of it! If you’re interested in replacing the iPhone, WiFi and TV’s for laughter, conversation, nature, relaxation, privacy, making memories then don’t hesitate to book this beautiful oasis. The cabin layout was ideal for our children and grandchildren. Our grands range from 5 to 12 years old and enjoyed climbing up the ladder to their sweet bunking quarters and had no issue navigating it. The kitchen is well stocked with cookware and dining ware. Food City is only 15-20 minutes away for your grocery needs. The grounds are breathtaking - perfect for kickball, wiffle ball, lounging in hammocks, fishing in the creek, Easter egg hunts and s’mores making. Try to arrive in daylight as the road leading to the cabin is a bit narrow and winding. We were sad to leave and hope to return again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

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

Beautiful property!

We had a wonderful stay! The house was very clean. The kitchen was well stocked. The hosts definitely have thought through what their guests might need. The kids loved playing in the creek. We all loved the beautiful AT just down the lane. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Addie L.

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

Perfect all the way around.

We planned and looked forward to this trip for months. We had a group of 10 adults that had the best time. We went in January, so it was pretty cold. And when they mean no service, it’s no service. I have sprint and I got enough bars to make a call out if you walk towards the road from the house. The drive up is a very very windy mountain. It gets foggy at night, so make sure you’ve got good lights on your car. When we went, the mountains were covered in snow and it was breathe taking. They have a self serve coffee bar (complete with beans), a good amount of kitchen gadgets, plates and all the dishes, and some essentials like salt and pepper. Plenty of bedding and towels were stored in the closets. The house stayed really warm at night, and overall it was the perfect place for us to stay. We look forward to booking it again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Sutherland Wedding.

We had the most amazing time with friends and family. We didn’t realize all of the bunks were up a ladder. But there was so much room for everyone. We got married under the cover area and it made for an amazing wedding. It was everything we could have dreamed of.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle V.

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

Mountain RetrearR

We loved staying at this house! The trails, the creek and the gazebo made our family reunion so special. The host really thought of everything for this home, it was so cozy and it was great to disconnect and be together talking around the fire.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hunter B.

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

Excellent Stay

One of the best experiences we have had with a VRBO property. Easy check-in, great communication, amazing house and grounds. For full disclosure, there is no internet and no cellphone signal, but that made the property even more appealing to us (we had lots of teen and pre-teen boys that were forced to disconnect). Great weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

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

AWESOME FAMILY VACATION

Our family is scattered across the country and our annual get-togethers are super important to us! We disconnected from the rest of the world (I.e., no Wi-Fi, no TV and no cell service at the house) but lots and lots of talking, relaxing, hiking, game playing, playing in the creek, fishing, and of course, eating! Of course there were many short trips to the top of the mountain to check phones, etc., and not just for the teenagers! The location is beautiful and private and the house is awesome! It met our needs and so much more. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

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