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Lakefront home with private dock and boat launch - dog-friendly & central AC

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Terrace/patio
TV, fireplace, DVD player
TV, fireplace, DVD player
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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Sharps Chapel, TN
  • Place, Norris Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Ridge State Park
  • Place, University of Tennessee

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About this property

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You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lakefront home with private dock and boat launch - dog-friendly & central AC

The Dawg Pound

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The ideal family getaway awaits at this gorgeous lakefront property, with peaceful lake and mountain views. The home's private covered dock is located on a cove off the main channel of Norris Lake. At night, fire up the gas grill, then gather round the firepit for evening stargazing. You'll love the screened porch and alfresco dining deck!

The inviting interior is perfect for socializing and quiet time alike. The primary suite is on the entry level, with the other bedrooms downstairs. Whip up delicious dishes in the sparkling full kitchen, equipped with everything you need for home-cooked meals. Chill favorite bottles in the wine cooler while dinner simmers. After fun-filled days on the lake, cozy up by the gas fireplace!

THINGS TO KNOW
Streaming available with own accounts.
Dock availability is subject to the water levels. Use at your own risk.
This property is managed by Vacasa Tennessee LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 1.

Dock details: The covered boat dock is 42 steps from the back door down a fairly steep set of stairs. Boat launching is available on-site. Steps to the lakefront and dock are not accessible during fall/winter months and the availability is subject to the water levels. Use at your own risk.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Norris Lake. A water park and laundry facilities are available. The cabin includes amenities such as a kitchen and 3 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine and 3 bathrooms
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 0.1 miles (0.1 km) from Norris Lake and 8.8 miles (14.1 km) from Big Ridge State Park
Lakefront home with private dock and boat launch - dog-friendly & central AC offers its guests a water park. Lakefront home with private dock and boat launch - dog-friendly & central AC also features barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities.

This Sharps Chapel cabin is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 4. Weight limit: 45 lbs each.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Lakefront home with private dock and boat launch - dog-friendly & central AC Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The amenities were perfect. We very much enjoyed the family time together. The house and the dock were nice!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Home was supplied well.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tj T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in a great location. The private boat launch is not a launch, it’s at the end of a dirt road and was pretty hard to negotiate. Plan accordingly and bring toilet paper and paper towels if you’re traveling with more than 2 people for a few days. The house provides not enough to last 6 people a week. Lastly, the grill didn’t work and did not get fixed. We plan on coming back, just planning differently.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

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Dawg Pound Vacation

Setting and layout of the home is terrific. Proximity to marina is good. Property manager was very responsive to our needs. Only downside was cleanliness of rugs. Everything else was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dianna G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean! Hard to control air conditioning in lower level.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacoby T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Place

Overall 10/10 experience! We visited the Dawg Pound for our honeymoon. We couldn’t have found a better place to spend a few days! The house is very cozy, and was very clean upon arrival! The only downfall to the home is the location. We have a pretty big truck and boat and it was very scary getting to the home itself, right narrow roads and the drive way is not as big as it seems in the pictures. Overall a great place to stay, very peaceful and quiet! Awesome access to the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring stay

Property was beautiful, clean and well stocked. Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peace and Quiet

Lovely home overlooking beautiful view of the inlet and lake. Two porches to enjoy -- one is screened. Very clean and didn't smell like dog! Super quiet and remote neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Deb D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house ! Just way too many steps to lake!

We all had fun ! We rented a boat and played on the lake. The lake was so beautiful and not busy. The house was great! But no hair dryer and gum on the bed down stairs on the post? Just too many steps to get to the dock?
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family lake trip

The Dawg Pound was great! Very clean and comfortable, the steps to the second level of the house was a little steep, a little hard to access if you have any knee or hip problems. Other than that, it was great!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christa D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house in a quiet, tranquil neighborhood

We absolutely loved our stay in the dawg pound vacation house on Norris lake. The house was so cozy and inviting and had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. We would recommend this property to everyone! It’s worth the price! We will definitely be staying there again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L., Crittenden, KY, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home in wonderful location

We had been staying in this neighborhood for years but first time renting this home. It was perfect for our needs and we totally enjoyed out stay. Loved being able to take our pups as well. Will be back! Clean, well equipped, nice layout.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Week long stay

Everything went well; it’s a great location on the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time

House was perfect and had everything we needed for a great time. The commercial grade ice maker was a blessing for filling our cooler to accommodate all day boating. Dock was great and boat launch right there by house. Road is a bit narrow and curvy with trailer to get to house, just go slow. Fire pit a great touch, might want to bring extra camp chairs. Would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home

Wonderful weekend getaway with family
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness

1 week at the Dawg Pound.

The house is a very nice 3 bedroom. The owners have made it very welcoming and it is setup nice. Very nice dock about 45 steps from the lower covered porch. Plenty of parking space and a nice fire area in the woods across the street.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

Liked: Cleanliness

First Visit to Norris Lake

This house was perfect for our family. The location was great. We spent a lot of time on the deck and screened-in porch. The house was so comfortable and had everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Amberly E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wrong address

First of all the house was great. The problem was the physical address was incorrect. It was trails end..not trains end, so our Google maps took us 2 hours out of our way. Second thing was it wasnt a good location to swim for dogs(which I paid extra for) hill was way to steep to exit or enter for our 4 legged friends. So a big negative. Hope these things can be resolved for future guests.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H., Charlotte, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Review

Very Clean and nicely furnished with well equipped kitchen
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Santino D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property!

This house is way better than the pictures and had everything we needed for our stay. As we were walking through I found myself saying all it needs is a large ice maker and then I turned the corner….boom ice maker. Great property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sharps chapel

Lovely home. Everything we could have wanted or needed at this property. Loved being able to bring our fury family member too
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Gretchen O.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Dawg Pound

The Dawg Pound is VERY nice. However, the neighborhood is under a lot of construction and it made the stay a bit challenging. But, we understand the upgrades to neighboring homes need to happen now in order to be ready for the summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021