If you love the water,
it's worth the trek. Boating, swimming, water skiing, and fishing await
right at your doorstep. All three properties listed here have gorgeous
mountain and lake views, plus access to boating, water-skiing, fishing,
and swimming in Douglas Lake. (Note: The lake levels draw down
during off-season months, but it's still safe to boat.)
1. Mountain Top Resorts: www.mountaintopresorts.com or 1-800-490-7450
• Highlights: Cabins available with lakefront views, mountain
scenery, and playground facilities. Renters at all resort within
Mountain Top Rentals have access to private amenities at Douglas Lake
Resort. Some pet-friendly units.
• Resort community: Cabins available in Eagle Springs Resort,
Lone Branch Resort, and Douglas Lake Resort.Access to shared boat
launches and docks at Douglas Lake. Cabins have from one to eight
bedrooms.
• Location: resort complexes throughout Sevier county, located
west of Pigeon Forge. Cabins also available in greater Pigeon Forge
area.
• Price of one-bedroom cabin: $99-$175, plus $200 refundable
security deposit, and $45 nonrefundable pet fee. Note: Daily maid
service is available for $20 per day. Book through their Web site and
receive a 30% discount.
2. Paradise Landing Resort: www.paradiselandingresort.com or 1-888-778-6287
• Highlights: Cabins close to Douglas Lake, some with private
docks (others with shared access to resort dock, launch ramp, and
limited boat slips).
• Resort community: about 10 cabins in rental program. Cabins
have one to four bedrooms.
• Location: On Lake Douglas, east of Knoxville in Dandridge.
About 30-40 minutes drive from Sevierville.
• Price of one-bedroom cabin: $100-$140.
3. Smoky Mountain Lake Vacations: www.smokymountainlake.com or 1-800-839-5253
• Highlights: Lakefront cabins, some with private docks and/or
boat ramps. Some pet-friendly units. Some rentals have private
pools.
• Cabins: 30 individually owned cabins scattered around Lake
Douglas. Some cabins lack key amenities (hot tubs, game rooms) but make
up for it with lakefront access.
• Location: on Lake Douglas, east of Knoxville
• Price of one-bedroom cabin: $135-$295
