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Smoky Mountain Lakeside Resort and Marina, 1435 TN/139, Dandridge, TN (2026)

05/30/2026

🐱 FROM A CAT’S PERSPECTIVE…

“Me, minding my own business… taking a nap… dreaming about chasing squirrels and licking gravy off a paper plate on vacation…”

😺 Spouse Cat: “Honey, I booked us a hotel room.”

👀 “A hotel?”

😺 Spouse Cat: “Yep. One room. Parking lot view. Shared walls. Shared hot tub. Tiny pool. I packed sandwiches in the cooler in ziplocks, so they won’t get wet when ice melts!”

👊💥👊💥👊💥

“THIS is what it feels like when your spouse suggests staying in a hotel instead of a resort!”

Why stay in a little box when you could be relaxing at Smoky Mountain Lakeside Resort & Marina?

🐾 Private Hot Tubs
🐾 Lakefront Accommodations
🐾 Fire Pits
🐾 Mountain Views
🐾 Live Music at Cowboys Bar & Grill
🐾 Pet-Friendly Options
🐾 Kayaks, Paddleboards & Marina Access
🐾 Only 15-20 Minutes from Pigeon Forge

As a cat, I don’t know much…

But I know if my human books a hotel instead of a lakeside resort, somebody’s getting pawed upside the head. 😹

📍 Smoky Mountain Lakeside Resort & Marina
🏆 Tennessee Destination Resort of the Year 2025

📞 CALL BOOK NOW - 865.805.3156

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05/30/2026

📗📙Remember CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE BOOKS📙📗

EVERY VACATION TELLS A STORY……..

Some stories are forgotten the moment you get home.

Others become the stories your family tells for decades. 🚤

🛺 Imagine it’s 1956.

Dad is driving the family Chevy Bel Air down a winding two-lane highway on the way to Florida. Mom is looking out the window. The kids are restless in the back seat.

Then they see a sign:

“Lakeside Resort Ahead.”

“Maybe we should stay a couple of days…”

One small detour. 🚧🚧

One unexpected stop.

One vacation memory that lasts a lifetime.

That vision is exactly what inspired us as we invested more than $3 million reimagining Smoky Mountain Lakeside Resort and Marina into a modern-day version of the classic American lakeside resort experience.

Today, you can still enjoy the simplicity of those golden days…

Only now you’ll have private hot tubs, high-speed WiFi, Smart TVs, luxury beds, upgrades, and all the conveniences of 2026.

And best of all?

You’re only 15-20 minutes from Pigeon Forge while enjoying a peaceful lakeside setting on Douglas Lake.

🏆 Proudly recognized as Tennessee’s 2025 Destination Resort of the Year🏆

So grab your favorite beverage, flip through the pages below, and discover the six chapters of our story.

Chapter 1

🏡 The Lakeside Cabin
A cozy lakeside retreat with private hot tub, fire pit, grill, and everything needed to reconnect with the people who matter most.

Chapter 2

🌅 The Lakeside Villas
Six unique one-bedroom villas where mornings begin with lake views and evenings end under the stars from your private hot tub.

Chapter 3

🚐 The Lakeside Traveler
A one-of-a-kind restored vintage Airstream experience that combines mid-century nostalgia with modern luxury. A stay unlike anything else in the Smokies.

Chapter 4

🏠 The Lakeside Cottage
Three bedrooms, lake views, arcade games, private hot tub, and room for the family to spread out and make memories together.

Chapter 5

🌊 The Lakeside Lodge
Four bedrooms, game room, multiple king suites, private hot tub, and enough room for family reunions, friends, and unforgettable weekends.

Chapter 6

✨ The Lakeside Luxury House
Our flagship accommodation featuring 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, a game room, kids’ bunk room, movie/play room, private hot tub, and space for up to 14 guests.

These are more than accommodations.

They’re six chapters waiting for someone to step into the story.

The only question is…

What will YOUR chapter look like?

📍 Douglas Lake, Tennessee
🏆 Tennessee Destination Resort of the Year 2025
🚤 Private Marina & Boat Ramp
🎶 Free Summer Concert Series Cowboys Bar and Grill at Lakeside
🦮Pet-Friendly Accommodations Available🐕‍🦺
🔥 Relaxing Fire Pits
🛶Kayak & Paddle Board
🌄 Stunning Smoky Mountain View’s
🥃🍺 Enjoy cocktails from our friends at Ole Smoky Distillery & Gatlinburg Brewing Company
🎡 Just 15-20 Minutes from Pigeon Forge

Smoky Mountain Lakeside Resort and Marina

Where yesterday’s simpler way of life meets today’s modern comforts. ❤️

📞CALL: 865.805.3156

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Cowboys Bar and Grill at Lakeside

05/30/2026

📗📙Remember CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE BOOKS📙📗

EVERY VACATION TELLS A STORY……..

Some stories are forgotten the moment you get home.

Others become the stories your family tells for decades. 🚤

🛺 Imagine it’s 1956.

Dad is driving the family Chevy Bel Air down a winding two-lane highway on the way to Florida. Mom is looking out the window. The kids are restless in the back seat.

Then they see a sign:

“Lakeside Resort Ahead.”

“Maybe we should stay a couple of days…”

One small detour. 🚧🚧

One unexpected stop.

One vacation memory that lasts a lifetime.

That vision is exactly what inspired us as we invested more than $3 million reimagining Smoky Mountain Lakeside Resort and Marina into a modern-day version of the classic American lakeside resort experience.

Today, you can still enjoy the simplicity of those golden days…

Only now you’ll have private hot tubs, high-speed WiFi, Smart TVs, luxury beds, upgrades, and all the conveniences of 2026.

And best of all?

You’re only 15-20 minutes from Pigeon Forge while enjoying a peaceful lakeside setting on Douglas Lake.

🏆 Proudly recognized as Tennessee’s 2025 Destination Resort of the Year🏆

So grab your favorite beverage, flip through the pages below, and discover the six chapters of our story.

Chapter 1

🏡 The Lakeside Cabin
A cozy lakeside retreat with private hot tub, fire pit, grill, and everything needed to reconnect with the people who matter most.

Chapter 2

🌅 The Lakeside Villas
Six unique one-bedroom villas where mornings begin with lake views and evenings end under the stars from your private hot tub.

Chapter 3

🚐 The Lakeside Traveler
A one-of-a-kind restored vintage Airstream experience that combines mid-century nostalgia with modern luxury. A stay unlike anything else in the Smokies.

Chapter 4

🏠 The Lakeside Cottage
Three bedrooms, lake views, arcade games, private hot tub, and room for the family to spread out and make memories together.

Chapter 5

🌊 The Lakeside Lodge
Four bedrooms, game room, multiple king suites, private hot tub, and enough room for family reunions, friends, and unforgettable weekends.

Chapter 6

✨ The Lakeside Luxury House
Our flagship accommodation featuring 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, a game room, kids’ bunk room, movie/play room, private hot tub, and space for up to 14 guests.

These are more than accommodations.

They’re six chapters waiting for someone to step into the story.

The only question is…

What will YOUR chapter look like?

📍 Douglas Lake, Tennessee
🏆 Tennessee Destination Resort of the Year 2025
🚤 Private Marina & Boat Ramp
🎶 Free Summer Concert Series Cowboys Bar and Grill at Lakeside
🦮Pet-Friendly Accommodations Available🐕‍🦺
🔥 Relaxing Fire Pits
🛶Kayak & Paddle Board
🌄 Stunning Smoky Mountain View’s
🥃🍺 Enjoy cocktails from our friends at Ole Smoky Distillery & Gatlinburg Brewing Company
🎡 Just 15-20 Minutes from Pigeon Forge

Smoky Mountain Lakeside Resort and Marina

Where yesterday’s simpler way of life meets today’s modern comforts. ❤️

📞CALL: 865.805.3156

Website in COMMENTS:

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05/28/2026

🚨 If you’ve ever been disappointed with an Airbnb or VRBO stay, let us show you how to avoid that in the Smokies. 👇

There was a time when booking an Airbnb or VRBO meant you were truly staying with a “HOST.”

Back in the early days, many vacation rentals were personally owned homes, lake houses, cabins, or even a spare bedroom where the owner actually cared deeply about your experience. They communicated with guests, shared local tips, maintained the property themselves, and took pride in creating memories for families.

That personal connection is literally how the term “HOST” became part of vacation travel culture.

But over the last several years the vacation rental industry changed.

Today, many rentals are owned by large investment groups, LLCs, or out-of-state investors who may never even visit the property. Massive property management companies now manage hundreds of cabins and homes at once and we are back to where we started before “HOSTS”!

And while many are professionally operated, something important often gets lost:

❤️ The HEART behind hospitality❤️

When hospitality becomes only spreadsheets, algorithms, occupancy percentages, and cleaning schedules… guests can feel the difference.

That’s one reason Smoky Mountain Lakeside Resort and Marina has grown so rapidly and was named Tennessee’s 2025 Destination Resort of the Year — and why we’re honored to now be nominated again for 2026, with results announced this September. 🏆

Because we are NOT just another random rental.

We are a boutique, family-operated lakeside resort where ownership is personally involved every single day. We aquired a historic resort on Douglas Lake and invested over 3-million dollars and used our 30+ years in the resort industry reimagining the experience.

✔️ We live nearby
✔️ We personally oversee the guest experience
✔️ We continually reinvest into the property
✔️ We know our guests by name
✔️ We built an actual destination — not just a place to sleep

When you stay here, you’re not just booking a code to unlock a door to one of our 12-unique vacation options!

You’re staying at a private award-winning resort directly on Douglas Lake with:
🌅 Smoky Mountain views
🛁 Private hot tubs
🚤 Marina access
🔥 Fire pits & lakefront relaxation
🍹 Cowboys Bar and Grill at Lakeside
🎶 FREE Summer Concert Series
🐾 Dog-friendly experiences
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family activities, foam parties & community events
🏖️ Kayaks, paddleboards & pontoon rentals

And maybe most importantly…

There are actual people behind the experience who genuinely care whether your family vacation becomes a memory you’ll talk about for years.

That difference matters. ❤️

📍Smoky Mountain Lakeside Resort & Marina
Douglas Lake • Dandridge, TN

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05/28/2026

😂😂SEE BELOW WHY, Even Kevin Hart loves to lie about preferring a hotel room…😂😂

Because let’s be honest…

Nobody REALLY wants to spend their Smoky Mountain vacation staring at a hotel parking lot, hearing doors slam at midnight, and fighting for an elevator to parade through cold lobby in bathing suit to share a hot tub!

What people ACTUALLY want is this👇

A private 1-Bedroom Villa ON Douglas Lake with:
🌅 Smoky Mountain views
🔥 LED fireplace
🛁 Private hot tub
👑 King bed
📺 65” Smart TV
⚡ Free high-speed Wi-Fi
🎣 Marina access
🍹 Cowboys Bar & Grill on-site
🐾 Pet-friendly options available
🚤 Kayaks, paddleboards & pontoon rentals
📍Only 15 minutes from Pigeon Forge

That’s the difference between “getting a room” and actually having a vacation.

Our mid-century modern villas were designed to bring back that feeling of simpler family vacations — but upgraded with modern comfort and one of the best lakefront locations in Tennessee.

And if you need more space, we also offer everything from cozy 1-bedroom cabins to massive 4-bedroom lakefront homes for families and groups at Smoky Mountain Lakeside Resort and Marina.

BUT… inventory is becoming harder and harder to get after Smoky Mountain Lakeside Resort & Marina was named Tennessee’s 2025 Destination Resort of the Year. 🏆

So yes… even Kevin finally admitted it, so VISIT WEBSITE & BOOK NOW or CALL

https://smokymtnlakeside.com/

📍Douglas Lake • Dandridge, TN
📞 865-805-3156

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05/28/2026

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05/26/2026

🥊 Ever feel like paying big money for a tiny overpriced hotel room is basically getting punched in the face over and over again? 😂

That’s exactly what this video reminded us of…

Why spend your Smoky Mountain vacation stuck in a crowded hotel, no view, upsell on fast wifi, parade through lobby wet coming to your room from hot tub, when you could stay at Smoky Mountain Lakeside Resort and Marina instead?

✔️ Private Lakeside One Bedroom Villas
✔️ King Bed
✔️ Private Hot Tub
✔️ 65” Smart TV
✔️ LED Fireplace
✔️ Free High-Speed Wi-Fi
✔️ Microwave & Fridge
✔️ Beautiful Subway Tile Shower
✔️ Mid-Century Modern Design inspired by the simpler days of classic family vacations
✔️ ONLY 15 minutes from Pigeon Forge
✔️ Directly on Douglas Lake with Smoky Mountain views

You work too hard all year to get “punched in the face” by overpriced hotels, hidden fees, crowded elevators, and parking garages. 😅

If you’re going to vacation in the Smokies… why not vacation in the Smokies ON THE LAKE?

On site is Cowboys Bar and Grill at Lakeside open Thursday - Sunday!! FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES!

Book direct and experience why Smoky Mountain Lakeside Resort was named Tennessee’s 2025 Destination Resort of the Year.

📞 CALL NOW: 865.805.3156

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Thank you for reading about our boutique family resort on Douglas Lake in the heart of the Smoky Mountains. The owners live minutes from the property and this is a hands on short-term rental Resort.

05/24/2026

What if your family hit the vacation lottery… and your winning ticket was a luxury Smoky Mountain lake vacation for about the price of a standard hotel room?”

Between June 1st – June 11th, one lucky family has the opportunity to stay at our incredible Lakeside Lodge at special pricing for a limited time.

🌟This is not your average vacation rental🌟

This is a spacious Lakeside Lodge sitting directly on Douglas Lake with breathtaking Smoky Mountain views, room for the whole family, private outdoor spaces, and the kind of peaceful mornings and unforgettable sunsets people dream about all year long.

Take a look at a few of the photos below, Smoky Mountain Lakeside Resort and Marina and then give us a call at 865-805-3156 before these dates disappear.

This isn’t just a place to stay.
🏆This is Tennessee’s 2025 Destination Resort of the Year.🏆

Located only about 15 minutes from Pigeon Forge, Smoky Mountain Lakeside Resort & Marina is a private boutique lakefront resort featuring 11 unique accommodations directly on the shores of Douglas Lake.

The Lakeside Lodge is perfect for families and groups wanting:
• Incredible lake & Smoky Mountain views 🏔️
• Private hot tub 😳
• Multiple bedrooms & spacious gathering areas 👍
• Smart TVs & upgraded WiFi
• Direct lake access
• Quiet mornings and unforgettable evenings
• A true resort experience instead of just another cabin rental

Every stay at the resort includes access to:
• Private gated marina & private boat ramp
• Kayak, paddleboard & pontoon rentals 🛶🚤
• Family-friendly lakeside atmosphere
• Award-winning hospitality from local owners who personally care about your vacation experience

🐕‍🦺🦮 And YES… we also offer pet-friendly accommodations because at Smoky Mountain Lakeside Resort, dogs are treated like family too. 🐕‍🦺🦮

While you’re here, make sure to enjoy Cowboys Bar and Grill at Lakeside featuring:
• FREE Summer Concert Series 🎸🎸🎸
• Lakeside dining 🍤🍔
• Our new “Lakeside Light” beer 🍻🍻
• Family fun, foam parties & live music
🍹🍹 Signature Cocktails from our local friends Ole Smoky Distillery & Gatlinburg Brewing Company
• One of the most fun and relaxing atmospheres on Douglas Lake

If you love vacationing in the Smokies…
you’ll LOVE vacationing in the Smokies on the Lake.

BOOK NOW - there is only 1 due to family’s emergency!

📞CALL: 865.805.3156

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05/24/2026

What if your family hit the vacation lottery… and your winning ticket was a lakefront luxury house in the Smoky Mountains for about the price of a nice hotel room?”

Between May 25th – June 1st, one lucky family can stay in our incredible 4 Bedroom • 4½ Bath Luxury Lake House for ONLY $275 per night weekdays $345 Fri/Sat! 13.75% lodging tax to pay anywhere you stay and only 296 cleaning. Unlike most Airbnb options, there are no hidden or extra fees!

Yes… an entire luxury lakefront home.
Private decks.
Million-dollar Smoky Mountain and Douglas Lake views.
Private hot tub.
Room for the entire family.
And memories your kids will talk about for years.

Take a look at a few of the photos below, visit Smoky Mountain Lakeside Resort and Marina and then give us a call at 865-805-3156 before this disappears.

This isn’t just a place to sleep.
🏆This is Tennessee’s 2025 Destination Resort of the Year.🏆

Located directly on Douglas Lake and only about 15 minutes from Pigeon Forge, our private boutique resort offers 11 unique accommodations ranging from cozy lakeside villas to large luxury homes — all sitting directly on the water with some of the best Smoky Mountain views anywhere on Douglas Lake.

Every accommodation includes:
• Private hot tub 😲
• High-speed WiFi
• Smart TVs
• Incredible sunrise & sunset views
• Access to our private gated marina & boat ramp
• Kayak, paddleboard & pontoon rentals🛶🚤
• Family-friendly atmosphere
• Hands-on local owners that truly care about your vacation experience

🐕‍🦺🦮🐕‍🦺And YES… this Luxury Lake House is PET FRIENDLY because at Smoky Mountain Lakeside Resort, dogs vacation like royalty too.🐕‍🦺🦮🐕‍🦺

While you’re here, spend your evenings at Cowboys Bar and Grill at Lakeside — home of our FREE Summer Concert Series on Douglas Lake. Open Fri - Sun!

Enjoy:
• Live music
• Lakeside dining
• Our new “Lakeside Light” beer
• Family games & foam parties
• Dog-friendly dining

🍺🍻 Signature cocktails curated with our friends from local brands Ole Smoky Distillery & Gatlinburg Brewing Company

• The fun energy that made Cowboys known as the “Happiest Place on Douglas Lake”

If you love the Smokies…
you’ll LOVE the Smokies on the Lake.

📞 CALL: 865.805.3156

WEB: https://smokymtnlakeside.com/

📍Address:
1435 Hwy 139, Dandridge, Tn

05/23/2026

🚨 SUMMER FLASH SALE ON OUR MOST POPULAR HOUSE 🚨

Most families never even see this accommodation available in the summer… because our Luxury House is usually booked almost 100% solid months in advance.

4 Bedroom - 4.5 Bath, SLEEP 14 😳😳
Game Room, Private Hot Tub, Grill, Game Room, LED Fireplace, Game room, deck as close to the water as legally allowed to build and much - much more!!!

HOWEVER… due to a rare opening, we now have:

📅 MONDAY MAY 25th – MONDAY JUNE 1st AVAILABLE

☀️ WEEKDAYS ONLY $275 PER NIGHT
🌅 FRIDAY & SATURDAY ONLY $325 PER NIGHT

And unlike so many vacation rentals…

✅ NO hidden fees
✅ NO crazy “service charges”
✅ NO checkout cleaning lists
✅ NO spending your last vacation morning vacuuming and washing sheets

Just ONE cleaning fee of $276 whether you stay 2 nights or 7 nights… plus the standard 13.75% taxes you pay anywhere.

This is one of the BEST values you will find this summer for a true Smoky Mountain lakefront luxury vacation experience.

❤️❤️ Smoky Mountain Lakeside Resort and Marina offers 11 other unique vacation experiences from 1 bedroom to 4 bedroom sleep 14! Check availability on website or call 865.805.3156

🏡 PRIVATE Luxury House directly on Douglas Lake
🔥 Private Hot Tub
🌄 Million-dollar Smoky Mountain & lake views
🔥 Fire pit
🎮 Game room
📶 Free high-speed WiFi
📺 Smart TVs
🚤 Bring your boat to our PRIVATE gated marina
🛶 10% OFF kayak, paddleboard & pontoon rentals when staying on-site

And remember… you’re not just booking a house.

You’re staying at Tennessee’s 2025 Destination Resort of the Year — only 15 minutes from Pigeon Forge, but directly on the water in the Smokies.

Then after a day on the lake… enjoy all the family fun at Cowboys Bar & Grill with live music, lakeside dining, summer concerts, bounce houses, foam parties, and one of the most family-friendly atmospheres on Douglas Lake.

⚠️ This opening will not last long. Summer inventory this close to the shoreline at these rates is almost impossible to find.

👇 Look through the photos below and book NOW before another family grabs this rare opening.

📞 CALL: 865.805.3156

Web: www.smokymtnlakeside.com.

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