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McDonald Lakeside Cottage

4 Bedrooms 4.5 Bathrooms Sleeps 10 Sevierville 2944 sq. ft.

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You'll always find our best rate here. Plus, your stay includes exclusive access to Passport to Paradise, powered by Xplorie, with free daily tickets to Dollywood, Splash Country, dinner shows, and 20+ more attractions worth up to $600 per day.

Welcome to McDonald Lakeside Cottage, where peaceful mornings on Douglas Lake blend effortlessly into slow, happy days in the Smoky Mountains. From the moment you arrive to the gated community, the home feels both luxurious and welcoming, with four spacious king suites—each with its own private bathroom—designed to give every guest comfort and privacy.

Gather in the cozy living area, cook together in the fully stocked modern kitchen, or enjoy friendly competition with games both indoors and outside. Step onto the covered porches and take in the calming water views, or wander down to your own personal dock for fishing, kayaking, or simply sitting with your feet over the water.

As evening settles in, the back yard areas becomes the heart of the property—a place to share stories, fish, kayak, roast marshmallows, and watch the sky turn to stars over the lake. Located just minutes from Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Dollywood, and the Great Smoky Mountains, the cottage offers easy access to all the excitement of East Tennessee while giving you a peaceful lakefront haven to return to each night. McDonald Lakeside Cottage isn’t just a place to stay—it’s where memories are made, laughter comes easily, and life slows down just enough to remind you what matters.

This spacious two-story retreat sits inside a quiet, gated lakefront community featuring a clubhouse, pool, picnic area, and seasonal boat dock, offering the perfect blend of lakefront tranquility and Smoky Mountain adventure. Ideally located just 12–18 minutes to Sevierville, 20–25 minutes to Pigeon Forge and Dollywood, and 35–40 minutes to Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the home provides easy access to top attractions, dining, and outdoor activities.

Main level bedroom 1

1 King

Main level bedroom 2

1 King

Bedroom 3

1 King

Bedroom 4

1 King

Family Room

1 Sleeper Sofa Q

Internet/Communications

  • Free WiFi Access
  • High Speed Internet

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Full Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee Maker
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Oven
  • Cooking Basics, Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Barbeque Utensils
  • Baking Sheet
  • Ice Maker
  • Cookware
  • Granite Countertops
  • Toaster Oven
  • Keurig Coffee Maker
  • Bakeware

Indoor Living Space

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens and Towels
  • Central Heat and Air
  • Heat
  • Hair Dryers
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke Detector
  • Essentials
  • TV
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Hangers
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Extra Blankets and Pillows
  • Indoor Fireplace
  • Closet Space
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Flatscreen TVs
  • Walk In Shower

Parking

  • Private Entrance
  • Free Parking

Outdoor

  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Location Type - Mountain
  • Deck
  • Gas Grill
  • Covered Porch
  • Lakefront
  • Private Dock

Pool Type

  • Resort Pool - Outdoor Seasonal

Pets

  • NO PETS!

Decorate For Christmas

  • Decorates for Christmas

Resort Amenities

  • Luxury
LEAVE A REVIEW
July 19, 2026 - VRBO

On our list to stay here again!

by Garret P

Excellent place to stay! It is on our list to stay here again! My kids did not want to leave and we did not want to either. It was everything as described and then some!

July 5, 2026 - VRBO

Exceptional stay.

by Matthew P

House is as nice as the pictures presented. Great lake access for relaxing on the dock, swimming, kayaking, or tying up your boat. Quiet gated neighborhood for walks, etc.

June 6, 2026 - Airbnb

We had a wonderful week in this lovely home.

by Jessica M.

Everything was beautiful, clean and comfortable. Careful attention was paid in designing the space to suit multiple families. Every bedroom with its own bath was perfect and well spaced out to allow us to be together, yet have our own space. The kitchen is fantastic and has everything we needed plus lots of storage for the things we brought. It is also beautiful! Our favorite place was the deck. There was a gate to block the stairs, so we were able to let our little ones play outside without us having to be right with them every second. I would definitely return to this home!

May 6, 2026 - Manual Entry

Amazing home in a relaxing location

by Sydney T

My familiy and I booked the McDonald Lakeside Cottage for a weekend in early May and it was a wonderful expierence.  The home was sparkling clean, well stocked, and exceeded our expectitations in every way.  We perticularly enjoyed having a private dock and access to kayaks.  Would love to stay again!  

April 20, 2026 - Manual Entry

What a home!

by Valorie S

We had a great time at McDonald Lakeside Cottage, easily one of the best places my family has ever stayed.  The layout of the home was perfet for us and the host included lots of extra items and personal touches that helped us feel right at home.  

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Rules for this unit are as follows:
Smoking is not permitted.
Children are allowed.
The minimum age limit for this unit is 25.
No Parties

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