This property truly is blissful. This is our second stay on this property, but the first time at this house. Randy is great to communicate with and everything you need (and more) is available at the house. A few comments: - This property is not for young kids. It is all wood, with ladders, tree climbs, rope swings IN the house, so I would keep the little ones (under 8) at home. - Dogs. Randy has several dogs and they like to hang around the house. We personally loved it, and played fetch all day with the pups. - Steep walk to the lake. The steps to the lake can be steep toward the end and if they are a little wet, can be a little slippery. My mother (72) had a little difficulty getting down to and up from the dock since there was no handrail. - Access to local attractions. Conveniently located about 35-45 min from Pigeon Forge and an hour from the entrance to the Smokey Mountain National Park. This was close enough for us, particularly since it was so beautiful and quiet at Douglas Lake. We will likely be back, whether it is just my family of 4 or our entire family of 13. Thanks again for a fantastic stay!

Thank you Randy for opening up your home to our family and friends and talking with us. We rented both the house and cabin and both were absolutely beautiful. The house was well stocked with plenty of kitchen items that we used, bathroom towels and supplies, lake towels and plenty of seating for our group. The back patio was fantastic and we used the built-in smoker and fire pit. We loved having the dogs around and the kids really enjoyed playing with them down at the lake, especially Shine who would dive for rocks! Having the dock and private cove area made for a very peaceful week on the lake. The kayaks that were available for us to use were very nice and added some more extra fun to our trip! We have been to the Smokey's three times and this by far, was our favorite place to stay! Thanks again for a wonderful week and we hope some day to return!

Had a great vacation in a wonderful log cabin on an awesome property! This is place leaves nothing to be wanted for! Randy was a great host, we will be back!

Well maintained and a lot to do on the property as well as local area. Only caution, there is significant hiking down to dock and back up. I’m a retiree using a cane so I just needed to take my time. Rest of family wasn’t even slowed.

The hosts of this property are wonderful. We couldn’t have asked for anyone better. The property is gorgeous, in a perfect location and perfect for a peaceful, secluded getaway. I highly recommend it.

We did 5 night stay family loved it. Kids loved the water did some fishing regular and magnet fishing. Kids loved getting out exploring as did the dogs lab loved swimming. We loved having their family pets around as well. Randy was very kind to let us bring our pets. House very comfortable well stocked and beds comfy. Brought my brother that was on hospice he wasn't able do lot but really loved watching others have fun made him happy. He passed right after getting back. I'm so very thankful he was able to go on this journey with us. Randy is excellent Host asap to do or answer any questions. Thank You!

Being greeted by sweet dogs was the perfect start to our vacation. The cabin was perfect for our multigenerational family. The grandparents stayed on the first floor while the rest of the adults and kids slept upstairs. The kids loved climbing the inside tree to the loft and our 16 year old enjoyed his private loft space. Randy provided firewood as needed for the firepit and the kayaks were great for a warm fall day. The kids (3, 8, 13, 16) rarely looked at their phones as they had plenty of fun things to do on site. They are already asking to go back. Location is perfect as you are close to town and about 45 minutes to Dollywood area. Perfect way to relax and unwind.

This is our second year at this property, and we’ve already booked next year! The Giles family is wonderful and accommodating. It’s secluded, has its own boat dock and mini beach area. There’s just enough distance between the house and the lake that we didn’t worry about the two toddlers safety. The home is spacious with whimsical tree house inspired decor. The kitchen is well appointed, and the large attached dining room with a table that seats 12 comfortably is quite a bonus. Can’t wait to return next year 👍🏻

Our multi-generational family enjoyed a wonderful holiday weekend at Giles Ranch. The house is beautiful, beds comfy, and Randy, our host, was great. We will definitely be back. Thank you Randy!

Fantastic cabin for my 8 person yearly men’s trip, and highly recommend. Lake front access with a small gravel beach to bring the kayaks up, and a private dock down the stone path right behind cabin made access to lake extremely easy. The pontoon is available to rent and was at the dock ready to go when I arrived. The cabin itself was great. Plenty of indoor and outdoor space in a stately log cabin that is well maintained, and enough beds for our group. Kitchen has plenty of pots and pans and a professional fridge and cook top which was heavily used during the trip without issue. The back patio is incredible, has a propane grill for use, a large BBQ pit for the diehard BBQ fans, and plenty of outdoor seating (brought my own Traeger smoker for this trip). The host is easily accessible and very helpful. There are family dogs (2 older labs and a very athletic boxer mix) that stay on this property and as dog lovers we really enjoyed having them around. If they are too much for your group, the host offered to take them to a separate property on the farm if need be. We didn’t have to worry about that! Overall well worth the drive down. We were really impressed with how clean and quiet Douglas Lake was, the lake is beautiful and we found multiple coves with quiet water and wonderful wildlife which made the perfect setting to crack a few beers and relax!

Our family of five had the most relaxing week at Giles Ranch. The house is so unique and staying on lake Douglas was a treat! We were able to rent Randy’s pontoon boat and took full advantage of the kayaks and swimming off the dock. We highly recommend this property, and our host Randy was the absolute best!

Our family thoroughly enjoyed staying at this property. We had 9 adults plus 2 children (7 & 11) There was plenty of room for everyone and everything you would need. Note: the kitchen stove is a gas one . In addition, one of my sons and his family stayed in the smaller house on the property, which was about 300 ft from the big house. This allowed us to easily all get together! We loved the back porch, and it was great to have a dock on the property. It allowed us to drop off/pick up people in our pontoon boat. There was also a large multi-people tube which we could relax in and keep cool! There were also some kayaks available. Douglas Lake is a beautiful lake with rentals for jet skis and pontoon boats close by. The property is not very far from Gatlinburg which offers many things to do. Our crew, went to Anakeesta, Dollywood, white water rafting, Clingman’s dome in the Smokeys, ziplining, etc. I recommend making advance reservations (except Clingman’s dome) With only 11 people, we did not have to use the two lofts. One has a bed, the other has hammocks, but can have foam bedding put up should you need the extra room. I recommend that whoever is in the loft on the 3rd floor, be between the age of 13 and 22? It is a straight-up climb or a tree climb. Randy, the owner, is very personable and answers questions promptly. Since this is the last family reunion, I had a lot. He was very patient with me. If there is an issue, he would attend to it ASAP! Good thing he has a good sense of humor! This is his house, so treat it with respect! One more thing about VRBO. You can be typing a question or a comment and maybe accidently press the wrong key and everything you wrote disappears. I wrote things in a word doc, and then I pasted it in. Have a great time!

A wonderful property with hosts that go above and beyond to make sure your stay is comfortable and pleasant.

Randy was a wonderful host. The property was absolutely beautiful. The attention to detail was impressive. Randy really goes the extra mile. We made a lot of memories in this magnificent venue. Great experience!

Great views great area very nice host

Randy was terrific. Suited our family as well as we could have hoped. Great trip

Had a great time at this property on lake Douglas with 2 other families. House is super unique and located in a great spot on the lake.

Great directions, easy to talk to the manager, wonderful experience.

This was a large family vacation with my mom, 2 siblings and each with our extended families. The house and property are absolutely beautiful! The owner was friendly and helpful above and beyond what was required. Everting we needed was available in the house. One of the biggest perks, for us, were the pets who lived on the property (not in the house). They were so sweet and came to visit often. My son spent two afternoons playing with Lilly at the lake, both racing to retrieve a stick from the water. We made some amazing memories we’ll never forget!

We had the absolute best time at this house!!! So many personal touches! We loved the lake. Kayaks, dock, everything! We also loved Shine and his amazing fetching, Chloe, and Lilly (the dogs on property) they were the best! I’d highly recommend this house for a peaceful and relaxing getaway!

Randy the owner is wonderful! He is very personable and responded quickly when we were having issues with the refrigerator. He greeted us on arrival and showed us around the house. A quiet location and no neighbors except the one family who rented a smaller cabin on the 40 acre property. Wildlife and lake view! Plus the friendliest dogs you ever want to meet. Would go back in a second!

As advertised-a secluded, private estate and a very gracious host. A showcase cabin which is very comfortable and accommodating. The back porch and outdoor living area was our favorite, especially in the early morning. Plenty of room to gather but also offers privacy with so many rooms.

This house is absolutely stunning. The property is serene and peaceful. Randy was extremely accommodating. My family and sister’s family (13 people) had plenty of room to spread out and recover from a full day of water activities. Randy was able to answer any questions that we had. All of our kids loved Randy’s dog. We were greeted every morning as we walked down to the boat dock. This was our first visit to Douglas Lake, but not our last.

We came with our whole family that includes three generations. We absolutely loved our stay here!!! The owners were great to work with and offered many great suggestions of places to go during our visit. The location is beautiful with a real country Tennessee feel but close enough to the bigger “tourist” cities. Our grandchildren loved their dogs and being able to go out and catch frogs in the backyard. The lake water is so warm and makes it enjoyable to swim in. We all wanted to stay longer!!! 11/10 recommend.

My husband and I bring our 6 grandkids with us to Tennessee each summer and usually end up on Douglas lake. This year we were lucky enough to find the Giles Ranch to stay in. It's very family oriented from ropes, swing and hammocks in the house to the extra large dining table to sit around and tell ours stories of the day. There is a pontoon boat available to rent to enjoy the lake and kayaks to get a workout. The owner Randy is a joy to work with. Our grandkids fished, swam and jet skied all day long when they weren't playing fetch with Lilly, Chloe and Shine (owner's dogs). We had a blast and hope we can do this next summer. Thank you.

Our accommodations in both log homes on Douglas Lake made our Family Celebration memorable. The host was great, making our stay comfortable. The home was spacious and easily accommodated our large group. Lots of outdoor opportunities to fish, hike, boat, swim, and enjoy family time around the large patio.

Amazing property even better than expected! Such a unique house and very accommodating. Our kids will truly miss the dogs. They cried to leave them behind . Can't wait to see them next year, we will be back! Thanks for everything Randy & family!

Great house with a very nice wood burning fireplace. Large patio and fire pit for enjoying the cool evenings. Lots of places to walk and explore while you're there. The kids had fun exploring, fishing, and playing with all the dogs, cat, and horses!.

When we were planning this trip, we were deciding between this property and another and I reached out to the property owner with some questions. Randy is a GEM! He spent a lot of time talking me through the property and logistics so we could plan where each family would fit best and how to get our boat to the dock. The house set up is perfect for a large family or a group of families, like we had. There aren’t enough photos of the bedrooms on the listing but the rooms are so cool!! Rope swings, regular swings, a tree house style loft, hammocks, bunk beds, the worlds nicest toilet lol. Top of the line kitchen appliances, everything you need to cook, the craftsmanship of the home is clearly skillful and the view! It’s on a peninsula in the lake and it’s so private- mountain and lake views, jet ski rental and boat rental on the next peninsula over- We rarely had boaters go by. The kids (age 2-8) swam right off the dock and it was private with no wake. On the tip of the property it’s a zero entry beach type access to the lake, which was perfect for all of the kids to play, adults to launch kayaks, and fetch with the property dogs. Honestly, the dogs were one of the best amenities. I LOVE these dogs. They fetch in the water and the kids LOVED that. Endless things to keep the kids busy. Randy and Allison were so accommodating and helpful- so much so that they feel like friends. We will 100% be back. We’ve shared this listing with all of our coworkers and friends and on Facebook because it was a trip to remember. It was so much more relaxing than going to a beach and I never thought I’d say that! If you’re thinking about renting this property- DO IT.

We had a fantastic family getaway on Douglas lake. The property is beautiful, quiet and secluded. Our kids loved playing in the warm water and playing games of fetch with the friendly dogs on property. We will be returning again soon!

Authentic log cabin. Beautiful lay out of the home and property. Plenty of room for three adult couples- young adult couple and 5 kids ages 10-14. Very private location with access to pontoon boat and kayaks on property. Will definitely be staying again in the future

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