Our family(7 adults) loved the property! We had a great stay and everything was as advertised or better. Communication with the owner was superb! During our stay a severe storm came through the area and power was out for almost 24 hours. The owners were very responsive and brought us a generator, water, and a giant cooler with ice! They really did everything that could be done and it was very nice to know they were there for us! The house itself is beautiful and had everything we needed, including a well stocked kitchen. Beds and bathrooms were all clean and comfortable. The lake access and outdoor space was amazing! We loved the dock and swim platform, the kayaks, and the fire pit area!. The boat ramp was a real plus for quick, easy access for our jet ski. The ping pong table, dvd's, and ring toss game were great to pass the time when the storms hit. The only issue we had was cell service and internet access. Although wi-fi is provided the service was spotty and inconsistent. We were there to enjoy the lake though and this wasn't a huge issue for us. We have rented several properties on Douglas lake over past several years and this was a clear favorite! We look forward to returning to Rusty Hook and if they add a hot tub it might be hard to get me to leave. P.S. If you find yourself floating in the lake just off the dock keep an eye out for "Kieth" the painted turtle! Highlight of the stay was feeding him out of our hands when he swam up to us!

The house was amazing - the pictures truly do not do it justice. The house was well cared for compared to some other VRBO rentals we have stayed in. We had 9 people total, 6 adults and 3 kids. Ages ranged from 11 to 82. We really enjoyed the kayaks and the fire pit area. Kids enjoyed swimming off of the dock too. The steps down the back of the house are very steep, but there is also a road to take a car down (which we did). Very well set up for our multi generational family vacation. Kandy was extremely responsive to any questions we had. We would absolutely come back to this house again.

Wonderful stay at the Rusty Hook, much more to the property and house than what is described. Perfect for a picturesque lake vacation and awesome location for Dollywood, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Smoky Mt National Park. We had all ages from 92 to a 1 year old and it was perfect for all. We rented a boat from H2O water sports and it was super easy. The dock at the house was perfect for the boat or just jumping off and swimming. Would rate it more than 5 stars if I could. Douglas Lake is beautiful and seemed like a fairly quiet lake with lots to explore. Will definitely go back and rent the Rusty Hook again.

My husband and I along with our two adult children, their spouses and our grandson rented this house for a family trip. The house is beautiful with great amenities. The house has great space, each of the bedrooms has its own full bathroom. The common living area and the kitchen are very spacious. We loved the screened in porch with BBQ. We also loved hanging out at the dock and using the kayaks (there are 4). The house was perfect for our family trip!

We had a great week at the Rusty Hook! The house accommodated us perfectly (7 people) Big bonus is having a bathroom attached to each bedroom! The lake was gorgeous, quiet and perfect to swim in! We all loved jumping off the platform by the dock. Even with stormy weather we had a great time!! One call out- the internet is not great. So if you have kids or adults that are dependent on their phones- this is something to be aware of. Owners are super responsive and so easy to communicate with! Highly recommend this home!

Just beautiful!

We throughly enjoyed our stay at the Rusty Hook! Kandy was an amazing host! Clean, large, and had everything we needed!!

I don't think the photos do this place enough justice. It's much larger and more well equipped than I had expected and the property itself was breathtaking. I'd look to return here first if I ever find myself on Douglas Lake again.

The place is welcoming, clean and has a nice view. The owners were very kind and responsive. We traveled during the Christmas storm, so we didn’t get to use the outdoor space, and we had some storm related problems; like frozen pipes and icy road. The owner promptly came in, brought us water, fixed the problem and salted the road. Highly recommended.

Great views. Easy access to water. Enjoyed the kayaks and canoe and dock to keep pontoon rental. And everyone loved the ping pong table. Wish there had been gates on lower deck to keep the little ones from having access to stairs.

This property was amazing! The location, right off the main lake, was excellent. And the covered boat dock was a huge plus. The home provided plenty of space for everyone and our kids enjoyed having the lower level to themselves. The home was clean with a well stocked kitchen and plenty of linens/towels. There are multiple steps down from the house to the dock and fire pit area. If you have bad knees you might have a bit of an issue. However, there is a road that you can take a vehicle down to the lower area if needed. We used Swann's marina to launch our boat. It was super easy and close proximity to the house. We would not recommend pulling your boat up to the house. It's doable but the roads leading to house have some very large potholes to navigate. This was our first time at Douglas Lake and already planning to come back!

No other word but "perfect".

This property was everything we hoped it would be and more. Beautiful views, plenty of outdoor space and it perfectly accommodated 9 adults.

Great property but road in to subdivision could use a bit of work

Overall this wonderful home is well furnished, very easy to get in & out of with a boat and had a drive way to the dock for a side by side since a family member could not navigate the stairs that is common on Douglas Lake. Fishing was great. The only thing I wish was better was the internet. The host was very responsive and even left Easter baskets for the grandchildren!

Everything was good, would recommend

This property has lovely views and well-appointed spaces for people to gather or enjoy quiet. The host is quick to respond. The lake is very low during the off-season, but we weren’t there for water sport in November. The kitchen is well equipped. The beds are comfortable. They even had firewood chopped and ready for the fire pit. One suggestion is that you bring in your own drinking/bottled water. Wonderful getaway!

The Rusty Hook is very clean and well equipped. The owners responded immediately to our calls. Great location on Douglas Lake and very quiet area. Although this location was not very near the attractions the beautiful scenery we traveled through made the drive very easy. Will recommend this home to anyone traveling to southeastern Tennessee and we are looking forward to returning.

Everyone has different opinions but with the 6 adults that stayed at the house, we all had the same opinion....it exceeded all our expectations! We loved it! Location was great! House was great! The reply’s to my questions were answered promptly.

Our family had a lovely time at Rusty Hook. The property was phenomenal and the view was equally exquisite. We enjoyed swimming, kayaking, sitting around the campfire and trips to the nearby attractions. We had a fun, safe week. The kids enjoyed the ring game and trying to learn ping pong.

Our kids and grandkids loved spending time at this beautiful lake and house. Could not have asked for better arrangements for our family.

We had a wonderful time with family at the Rusty Hook. The house is extremely clean which is very important to us. Kandy responded right away with the questions we had. We used the kayaks and canoe and swam off the dock. The ping pong table was fun especially when it was 95 degrees! Also it was great to have a bathroom for each bedroom. The area was very quiet. We would definitely recommend staying at this property. It was a great vacation!

Host was excellent and provided everything we needed. Beautiful place! Beautiful view! Very clean! Will definitely stay again and highly recommend!

This house was perfect for two families enjoying a week on the lake (one family of 6 and another family of 4). There was plenty of space to spread out. The kitchen was well appointed with appliances, pot, pans, and etc. The view from the deck was amazing. We also really enjoyed the dock and renting a boat or pontoon is a must. Being off the main channel for the quiet and less wind/waves was key. The kids enjoyed fishing and jumping off the deck. If you use the kayaks, bring a couple life vests. Overall a great house and great location! Thank you to the owner, Kandy, for being so responsive to our occasional questions. If your kids are spending more time on the main level, be aware the wifi is better there it’s not that they are there to help with the puzzle. Lol. Thanks again!

This property was amazing, breathtaking, peaceful!!! I loved how secluded it was and fell in love with the town of Dandridge! Kandy was amazing to answer any questions! I only thing I would advise to bring is beach towels and a metal spatula for the BBQ pit. This is a perfect place to be for the summer and enjoyed the fireflies also!

It is our opinion that you can't do better than this vacation home. Everything about it was great including communication with the owner. You can't go wrong renting this vacation home. Our family had the best time!

Extremely easy.

We really enjoyed our weekend away. The view was beautiful and Kandy was great! We would definitely book this property again!

May 15-22,2021, our family has stayed at Douglas Lake for the past 18 years and the Rusty Hook was the best location and the best amenities we have had, the house was very clean and beautiful. The owners where very nice and answered our calls thank you for sharing this beautiful home with my family.

The house was very nice and the view was fantastic The walk from the dock was a great exercise each day very steep. If you use the boat ramp it is very steep and you need a 4 wheel drive to be sure to get the boat out.

We rented the house for a family and friends trip for the Bristol Dirt race.. well, it rained, a lot... but a rainy day at the lake is still a great day, especially in this house. If it's a rainy day, this is the house you want with all the space and scenery. (ping pong is fun also) - if it's a nice day, even better!Owners are great and very responsive. Thank you Kandy!

This was a perfect place for us to stay. We enjoyed everything about it.