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

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Located on a peaceful cove off Norris Lake, The Dawg Pound offers serene lake and mountain views. Enjoy evenings by the firepit or alfresco dining on the deck after a day of exploring. Inside, whip up meals in the full kitchen or cozy up by the gas fireplace.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 121800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and 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

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

81331

About the neighborhood

Map
Sharps Chapel, TN

What's nearby

  • Norris Lake - 1 min drive - 0.0 miles
  • Straight Creek Boat Dock - 37 min drive - 19.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪China One - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Pete's Place - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪El Mariachis - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Bubba Brew's - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront home with private dock and boat launch - dog-friendly & central AC?

As of Nov 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront home with private dock and boat launch - dog-friendly & central AC on Nov 4, 2025 start from $265.0, excluding 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.

What time is check-in at Lakefront home with private dock and boat launch - dog-friendly & central AC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront home with private dock and boat launch - dog-friendly & central AC?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront home with private dock and boat launch - dog-friendly & central AC located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Norris Lake, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Gull Island and Dollar Island. Volleyball Court and Putting Green are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Reviews

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

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Christy H.

Great stay!!!

One of the better places we have stayed at. They had plenty of extra supplies. Plenty of towel, toilet paper, blankets, and even full size shampoo, conditioner and body wash!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Wonderful vacation home.

We felt at home immediately. Loved that we could take our dog with us. I wasn’t ready to leave and plan on renting this house again for future vacations.
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10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

Beautiful home

Nicely decorated, bonus ice machine, drink cooler fridge, plenty of towels for bath and lake, nice steps to the dock, plenty of room!
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Wanted for nothing

This is a great location on the lake and the home is well appointed. I had everything I needed to cook for the family and we enjoyed the selection of games and movies. We had a great time on the lake - marinas with restaurants are near by. Great place!
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10/10 Excellent

DAVID A.

Great cabin in Tenesee

The house is very confortable , you will find everything you need for your vacations.

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week long stay

Everything went well; it’s a great location on the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jean R.

It was a very comfortable stay.

The ice machine was a great surprise.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Elisa B.

The Dawg House

Very nice property, very clean. Unfortunately the lake was too low and the marina was closed but we still had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

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
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8/10 Good

Tammie M.

Beautiful Home!

This home is beautiful, with nice views, especially in the fall. The kitchen has really nice cooking gadgets, we made some wonderful meals during our stay. (A lot of Pampered Chef selections) I would only recommend a few things ~ The home needs a TV in the kitchen, and the two guest bedrooms downstairs. At the bottom of the (Back) outside stairs to the dock, needs railing asap, and a much safer ramp/walk-way, to get to the dock. (It was quite scary to be honest) Also, the fire pit area is across the street from the house, not directly on the property with the home, just an FYI for others. Thank you for sharing your vacation home with us, we really enjoyed ourselves, and appreciate everything.

6/10 Okay

Amberly E.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

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

8/10 Good

Tj T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
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
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8/10 Good

Tj T.

Great House!

This place was great and just what we needed. The location is perfect. Only issues were that the grill did not work and didn’t get fixed and that we were provided minimal toilet paper and paper towels, so if you stay here for more than a day or two with more than 2 people be sure to plan accordingly.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean! Hard to control air conditioning in lower level.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacoby T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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8/10 Good

Anessa R.

Beautiful Stay @ Lake Norris

The neighborhood was great it’s within walking distance of a beach area. Going in off season was actually so nice because we basically had the whole lake to ourselves. The only down fall to this house is they remove the dock when the lake water level is low which is what happened to us. We still made the best of it. The house was very accommodating and allowed dogs which was so nice. We had a comfortable stay and I would recommend this house!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret H.

Amazing

We stayed here for a week. The stay was amazing. House was clean and great location. The only recommendation I would have is getting a key for the back door by the dock. It was a bit inconvenient to have to go out front door so back door could be locked. Otherwise amazing trip. Tnx
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Laree H.

Beautiful home. Great location.

This home was beautiful & our stay was very relaxing. The dock was perfect & it was great that there was an electrical connection down there so we could inflate our rafts & paddleboards. The only thing I would add would be some throw blankets!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Deb D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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