Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 44 min drive - 37.8 miles
Island at Pigeon Forge - 47 min drive - 40.0 miles
LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge - 49 min drive - 41.0 miles
Dollywood - 55 min drive - 42.8 miles
Getting around
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 74 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 18 min drive
Pilot Travel Center - 20 min drive
Owens restaurant - 15 min drive
Sonic Drive-In - 15 min drive
Angelos' at The Point - 15 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.
*NEW LISTING* A-Frame of Mind:Douglas Lake Escape
A-Frame of Mind: Douglas Lake Escape
**Douglas Lake Waterfront • Private Dock • Hot Tub • Lake & Mountain Views • Kayaks + Paddle Board • Sleeps 10**
Escape to **A-Frame of Mind**, a spacious 3-bedroom, 3-bath waterfront retreat on beautiful **Douglas Lake in Dandridge, Tennessee**. With a **private dock, year-round lake and mountain views, hot tub, fire pit, kayaks, paddle board, and wrap-around deck**, this is the kind of place where lake days turn into sunset evenings and no one is quite ready to go home.
Best of all, you'll enjoy the peaceful setting of Douglas Lake while still being within easy driving distance of the **Great Smoky Mountains, Dollywood, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville**.
Designed for families and groups of up to 10, A-Frame of Mind gives you plenty of room to gather, relax, play, and experience the best of East Tennessee.
## 🌊 DOUGLAS LAKE — RIGHT OUTSIDE YOUR DOOR
Here, the lake isn't just something you can see in the distance — **you're staying right on the Douglas Lake waterfront**.
Start the morning with coffee on the **wrap-around deck** while taking in the lake and mountain views. Head down to the **private dock** for a day by the water, grab one of the provided **kayaks or the paddle board**, or simply find a quiet spot to relax and enjoy the scenery.
After a day of exploring, come home for a soak in the **hot tub**, fire up the grill, and end the evening gathered around the **fire pit** under the East Tennessee sky.
And those views? They're not just for summer. **A-Frame of Mind enjoys beautiful year-round views of Douglas Lake and the surrounding mountains.**
## 🏡 RELAX, GATHER & STAY AWHILE
Inside, the classic A-frame design creates a warm and inviting lake-house atmosphere with **soaring ceilings, large windows, and comfortable gathering spaces**.
The fully equipped kitchen makes meals at home easy, while multiple living and entertainment areas give everyone room to spread out. Challenge the family to ping-pong, settle in with a movie on the Smart TV, or simply relax and enjoy the view.
With **3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and accommodations for up to 10 guests**, there's plenty of space for family vacations, couples traveling together, and getaways with friends.
Fast WiFi and Smart TVs add modern convenience without taking away from what you're really here for — **the lake, the mountains, and time together.**
## 💖 PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS 💖
・**Waterfront on Douglas Lake**
・**Private dock**
・**Year-round lake & mountain views**
・**Private hot tub**
・**Kayaks & paddle board provided**
・**Wrap-around deck overlooking the lake**
・**Outdoor fire pit**
・Outdoor grill
・3 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms
・Sleeps up to 10 guests
・Classic A-frame design with soaring ceilings
・Large windows showcasing the scenery
・Ping-pong & entertainment space
・Fully equipped kitchen
・Smart TVs & fast WiFi
・Convenient to **Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Dollywood & the Great Smoky Mountains**
## 🏔️ THE LAKE + THE SMOKIES
At A-Frame of Mind, you don't have to choose between a **Douglas Lake vacation** and a **Smoky Mountain getaway** — you can enjoy both.
Spend one day kayaking on Douglas Lake and the next exploring **Sevierville and Pigeon Forge, riding the coasters at Dollywood, or discovering the trails and scenery of the Great Smoky Mountains**.
Historic Downtown Dandridge is also just minutes away, giving you easy access to local restaurants, shops, parks, and the charm of one of East Tennessee's oldest towns.
Nearby destinations and attractions include:
・Historic Downtown Dandridge – approximately 6.6 miles
・Dandridge Partnership Trail – approximately 6.9 miles
・Dandridge Golf & Country Club – approximately 7.4 miles
・Town of Dandridge Park – approximately 7.8 miles
・Patriot Hills Golf Club – approximately 11.1 miles
・Douglas Dam – approximately 15.6 miles
・Bush's Visitor Center – approximately 16.1 miles
・Forbidden Caverns – approximately 19.3 miles
・Panther Creek State Park – approximately 19.9 miles
・Smoky Mountain Deer Farm & Exotic Petting Zoo – approximately 26.4 miles
・SkyLand Ranch – approximately 26.4 miles
・Dollywood – approximately 32.9 miles
・Foxfire Adventure Park – approximately 32.2 miles
## ❤️ WHAT GUESTS HAVE SAID ❤️
❛❛ This house and property were fantastic! Large house with an awesome fire pit! Deck had a beautiful view of the lake and mountains. Walk down the back yard hill right into the lake! Will definitely be back! ❜❜ — Christopher
❛❛ Amazing time ❜❜ — Haleigh
❛❛ Wonderful place, would stay again ❜❜ — John
## 🌅 GET INTO AN A-FRAME OF MIND
Wake up to Douglas Lake. Spend the afternoon on the water. Come home to the hot tub. Watch the sunset from the deck. Gather around the fire pit after dark.
Then wake up and decide whether tomorrow is another lake day or a Smoky Mountain adventure.
Whether you're planning a **family vacation, lake getaway, Dollywood trip, Smoky Mountain adventure, or relaxing weekend with friends**, A-Frame of Mind puts you in the perfect spot to experience it all.
**Come to the lake, leave the everyday behind, and get into an A-Frame of Mind.**
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## 🌊 IMPORTANT — DOUGLAS LAKE WATER LEVELS
We want our guests to know exactly what to expect when planning a Douglas Lake vacation.
**A-Frame of Mind is a waterfront property on the main channel of Douglas Lake and offers a beautiful year-round water view.** However, Douglas Lake is a TVA-managed reservoir, and TVA **seasonally lowers the lake during the off-season**.
Because of these seasonal water-level changes, **water does not remain up to the private dock year-round**. During lower-water periods, the dock may not be floating or accessible by boat, and activities such as swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing from the dock, or other water recreation may be limited.
Water levels can also vary due to rainfall, drought, weather conditions, and TVA operating needs.
**The lake and mountain views remain year-round, but direct water access at the dock is seasonal and dependent upon Douglas Lake water levels.**
If having water at the dock is an important part of your stay, we encourage you to check current Douglas Lake elevations with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) before booking or arrival.
## GUEST ACCESS
Guests have access to the entire property except for designated areas reserved for owner and housekeeping supplies.
## THINGS TO KNOW
・Check-in: **4:00 PM**
・Check-out: **10:00 AM**
・Quiet hours: **10:00 PM–8:00 AM**
・Minimum rental age: **21**
・No smoking or vaping inside the home
・Guests must follow the property's good-neighbor policy and all applicable laws
・Streaming services are available using guests' own accounts
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio. Guests can expect to find a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fenced private yard, and a coffee maker.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Deadbolt lock
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Unit size: 2,418 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.
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Frequently asked questions
What can I see within easy reach of this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Dandridge, just steps from Douglas Lake. You'll also find Town of Dandridge Park and Lewis Island nearby.
How much does it cost to stay at *NEW LISTING* A-Frame of Mind:Douglas Lake Escape?
As of Oct 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at *NEW LISTING* A-Frame of Mind:Douglas Lake Escape on Nov 1, 2026 start from $725, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.
Does this vacation home provide breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?
No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.
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