5 Bdrm, Private Dock, Year Round Fishing on Cherokee Lake. Rutledge TN

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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16371.6 sq m

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Rutledge, TN

Cherokee Reservoir
‪1 min walk‬
Carson-Newman University
‪31 min drive‬
Panther Creek State Park
‪46 min drive‬
Morristown, TN (MOR-Moore-Murrell)
‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Newly remodeled living room and kitchen Winter 2024. Year round access to Cherokee Lake. Make this a wonderful place to relax with nature. A get away for large groups with 5 bedrooms, 3 bath on peaceful Cherokee Lake. Across the lake from the Panther Creek State Park, this 4,000 square foot home offers beautiful views. A large back yard with access to a private dock, our house is a dream for families and couples alike.

There is a wrap-around deck upstairs with access to a New Remodeled open floor plan for entertaining groups. The master suite provides its own private lake view. Two of the other bedrooms have super comfortable queen bed and one King bed with a lake view. The fourth room has a full bed and queen bed and the fifth bedroom has two bunk beds for the kids. There is an additional sleeper sofa in the recreation room. The backyard fire pit and private launch ramp make for easy day and evening fun.

There is parking for a maximum of four cars or 2 cars and one boat trailer.
Saturday to Saturday rental due to cleaning schedule or in between. Cleaning on Saturdays.
Sorry no pets due to owner allergies.

Just an hour from Great Smoky Mountain National Park and Bristol Motor Speedway. Take a short day trip to Gatlinburg, Dollywood, Knoxville or the Biltmore Estates. Famous for Grainger County tomatoes. Cherokee Lake is one of several Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Lakes with year round fishing and water recreation.

Retreats are fun at Bear Den South!
Are you tired of running around after kids? Is work stressing you out? Do you need a break and love to scrapbook, quilt or relax with friends. Host your own retreat with friends!

You can lay out on the deck and read, scrap or quilt in the large recreation room, drift on the lake in the kayak, or sit in the relaxation station. You can plan your own retreat bring your own food or we can put dishes in the refrigerator for your group to cook when you are ready to eat.

Craft room has six foot tables, comfy chairs, a kitchenette for treats, fire place, and it's own beautiful view of the lake and mountains.

Keywords: Relaxing, Lake Access, 5 Bedroom House, 16, Beautiful Lake and Mountain views, crafting retreat.

Property manager

Elizabeth Sabo Johnson

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Yes, but with adult supervision.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please read short term agreement for additional house rules. And return a signed agreement.

If you bring a boat, you must use our dock. Park your trailer under the trees in the back yard. Only one boat. 4 cars or 2 cars and trailer.

Please be sure to read the closing checklist.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rutledge

Located in Rutledge, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Norris Lake and Johnson Ridge Small Wild Area, while Grainger County Historical Archives and Bean Station History Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Cherokee Park and Stetsor Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Rutledge, TN

What's nearby

Cherokee Reservoir - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Cherokee Park - 20 min drive - 21.7 km
Carson-Newman University - 31 min drive - 28.8 km
Douglas Lake - 37 min drive - 38.6 km
Panther Creek State Park - 46 min drive - 39.0 km

Restaurants

‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬32 min drive
‪Chick-fil-A - ‬28 min drive
‪Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders - ‬32 min drive
‪Zaxby's - ‬28 min drive
‪Good Ole Days Sports Grille - ‬33 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 Bdrm, Private Dock, Year Round Fishing on Cherokee Lake. Rutledge TN pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 5 Bdrm, Private Dock, Year Round Fishing on Cherokee Lake. Rutledge TN?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 Bdrm, Private Dock, Year Round Fishing on Cherokee Lake. Rutledge TN?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5 Bdrm, Private Dock, Year Round Fishing on Cherokee Lake. Rutledge TN located?

This family-friendly Rutledge holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Cherokee Reservoir and within 9 mi (15 km) of Bean Station Battle Island and Harrell Park. Grainger County Park and Wolfe Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mandy B.

30 November 2024

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

Macklee's

Wonderful time. Stocked with everything imaginable. Was able to have a huge Thanksgiving dinner. Plenty of room for all the family in the common spaces. The views were gorgeous.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah r.

31 December 2024

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

Plenty of space

There were 13 of us staying for the weekend celebrating our family Christmas. The home was beautiful and very spacious. Plenty of room for all of us to spread out. The kids had so much fun. We went down to the lake and skipped rocks and enjoyed sittng on the deck. Kitchen was very well equipped with everything we could possibly need for a dinner. Plenty of dishes and cups as well. All the beds were extremely comfortable and I'm in love with that sofa! We had a wonderful time!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jess D.

26 June 2024

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

Beautiful stay, beautiful home

The overall experience was great. Beautiful home would definitely do it again

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy O.

10 July 2024

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

Beautiful Home

The home was beautiful and well stocked with anything you might need or want.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

24 June 2023

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

Beautiful place very relaxing

Great place for family’s wanting to relax

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

lorri m.

7 July 2024

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

Lovely house

We had a wonderful time the house was lovely. Very surprised at the amenities at the house for our use. Ie life jackets, water toys, kitchen items. Was just amazing

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

3 August 2023

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

2023 Family vacation

Very roomy property, private dock was very nice to have.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rita M.

17 May 2018

Family Celebration! Great time!!!

The property was perfect for our family gathering. Everyone had a great time.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Sadie B.

2 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

It’s a nice place for a big group or family we had a wonderful time and hope to go back again i

The house had plenty of room for a large group or large family we had a great vacation but parking is a problem it really needs additional parking and a bigger dock

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darrel F.

11 January 2023

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

Great view on the lake

The property was very close to my house and had all my family stay at the rental house with plenty of space for everyone. Great view!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee S.

21 May 2024

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

TERDS Reunion- Go Vols

8 guys that went to UT in the late 70’s and early 80’s drove from 5 states to the Bears Den on Cherokee Lake. Sleeping accommodations were great. The kitchen was well equipped for cooking with adequate refrigerator room when you included the downstairs refrigerators. The living room and dining area worked great for our group. Enjoyed the fire pit and the lake with our own canoes and kayaks. Lot’s to do in the area.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Paul M.

6 August 2023

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

Annual Men's Retreat

Every year our church finds a location to have our men's retreat that allows us to fellowship, have devotionals, play games, etc. This place had exactly what we need. Access to the lake, several nearby marinas, all around good time

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gordon K.

10 June 2023

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

Good fun!!

Had a great week. Hopefully back next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna M., Harrogate

17 July 2023

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

Miracle Family

We love staying here! It is close to home and this is the second year we have stayed here. Clean, comfy beds. Plenty of room for everyone. We enjoyed seeing geese taking a siesta on the bank. Swimming and fishing! Roasting hot dogs and marshmallows. We were able to do it all in one place! Love Love Love!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie B.

6 October 2022

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

Great weekend stay

My bridal party stayed here for my wedding weekend. It had a great common area and plenty of beds for everyone to have their own space. We brought firewood and had a great bonfire by the lake. UberEats had a few options for delivery food that made evenings easy. It had a feel that reminded me of a place you visit over and over as a child. Thanks!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gordon K.

28 June 2018

It works awesome for our group...

The place is a blast.. Thanks for everything. See you in 12 months..

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Luther (Luke) H.

8 September 2017

Great Family Home

Everyone in my family, 6 adults and 7 children love staying here. All are talking about going back next year. That will be our third year in a row. Lot of space for everyone. Large table where everyone can sit down together for meals. Perfect spot on the lake, middle section, where you have places to ski, tube, or fish without having to travel far. Only a short walk down the hill to the dock. Also, Gilmore Dock is just around the cove for gas and drinks or to store your boat if you choose not to tie it up at the house dock at night. We had a lot of rain on our last trip but that didn't prevent anyone from having a good time. The kids went swimming in the rain until we heard thunder. House is located in a large, quiet cove where you can use the paddle boat and kayaks without worry. Just remember to wear life jackets. If you have a large group, this is the place to stay on Cherokee.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

9 September 2017

Awesome place

We chose this home as our family vacation home July 2017. What a wonderful time, the house was beautiful and the view was amazing. It was easy to book and we had everything we needed when we arrived. We had a small issues (one of the smoke detectors battery was removed) so I contacted liz. She was great, she responded right away and we were able to get a replacement. Also the neighbors were wonderful one let us park our trailers at his house because we were having problems with our boat and needed to keep pulling it out of the water. ( if you need someone contact Tri County Marine in Morristown 423-587-2151 they were able to get us back in the water fast) also you will have the pleasure of meeting Tilly who is a black and white dog that belongs to the neighbor. She stole our hearts while we were there (she even made it into some family pictures). If you are looking for a place to relax and enjoy your loved ones I would recommend it.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Luther (Luke) H.

16 August 2019

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

Great Stay on Cherokee

Lot of space for large group. We had 13 people, 7 of those children from age 2-14, and I still was able to find a quiet place to take a nap in the afternoon. Great location on the lake. Very quiet neighborhood. Think everyone was on vacation somewhere else. House is on the side of a hill so I would not recommend it for those with a problem getting around. If you have children, don't let them play around the deck. Railing doesn't seem secure enough and it is very high. Take your own coffee pot. The one in the kitchen takes 20+ minutes to make 10 cups of coffee. The ice maker doesn't work so you need more trays. We use a lot of ice. Not sure the frig works right but that might be our fault for opening it so often. The housekeeper and her husband do a great job. If you have a problem they are close by to help. It is well worth it to have her haul off the trash. If you let it pile up you will notice the odor and insects. I wish there was a cleaning fee added to the stay. Having to wash linens, towels and dishes before you leave on the last day is too hectic. That day is a total loss.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Katie G.

8 July 2020

Liked: Communication

Disliked: Check-in

The view was very nice but some things you should know

You have to pay for garbage! No garbage service and they say $35 to take garbage off for you. We left $40 and were still charged soooo apparently someone pocketed the $40. The house does accommodate as many people as advertised and the views are gorgeous! We had to wait quite a while for check in because key was not in box as promised. Inside is outdated and refrigerator did not get cold. Parking for 3 vehicles only and steep. Don’t try to bring a trailer and no boat ramp that we could find. The dock is not good for boats and jet skis and the bank is full of cable and rocks that will cut your feet. Swim off of end of dock if you swim. If you don’t have a boat or jet skis it will be fine! Due to Covid they did not supply sheets or pillows but did supply comforters which made no sense. It’s a real pain to pack that many sheets and pillows! They did offer to cancel because of that which was nice but we chose to go anyway! In summary, it’s a descent house with great views but outdated interior and certainly not plush. You apparently have to do all cleaning up yourself or they will charge and DO NOT LEAVE CASH for garbage fee! Otherwise it was ok!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

29 November 2022

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

Cherokee Lake Thanksgiving

The house is BIG and has everything you could possibly need for your stay. It is not fancy; but the view and roominess and cleanliness make up for it. Parking/driveway is really tricky if you have more than 4 or 5 cars and you have to be careful with backing out. Our only concern was washing all the linens and towels prior to check out- we arrange for a late check out; but cannot imagine how we would have even come close if we had to leave by 11am! It is a great place for a big gathering and we may come again in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nevena I., Ocoee

12 August 2022

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

Perfect! for time together and for time on your own

Every year we look for a place to meet as a family (6+3kids) and spent a week together, trying to accommodate everybody's idea for fun and relax - children, parents and grandparents. Bear Den was exactly it! The view is mesmerizing at any time of the day (early morning coffee or sunset drink) , any weather condition (we enjoyed a lightening "show" from far away) and from any corner of the house or yard. Plenty of space, perfect for "hide and sick"- literally and figuratively, kitchen equipped with plenty of plates, silver- and glassware (no need to wait on the dishwasher to finish). We love playing in the water...there were life jackets for any imaginable size/age person. The dock is floating (we had not have this before), but it took15 minutes to get used to it. Fishing was not ideal (we caught total of 3 fish), but we had plenty of fun practicing :), jumping in the water, kayaking around and rock skipping. We could not play soccer (the ball would be in the water in a second), but there was plenty of horizontal land for feather-ball. The fire place was the division line :). We had two day-trips, to Pigeon Forge and to Elrod falls (colder water to jump in)...totally different as an experience, but both were a lot of fun. Overall, everyone had a chance to recharge and we all had a great time together. Mission accomplished!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luther (Luke) H.

1 August 2022

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

Great trip.

We have stayed at this property before. On the side of the hill. No problem for young people. Older people might have a problem. Great location for our family. Gilmore Dock is closed, so we had to travel a few miles for gas. Rain all around us but not a problem. Getting ready to leave is always a problem. You are ask to wash and dry towels and bedding but the washers and dryers are not able to keep up with a large group. Too slow.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Candase W.

17 February 2022

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

Relaxing Family Vacation

We loved the relaxing nature of this property. We were close enough to drive to do things but ended up staying around the house. It was so cozy and had so many things to enjoy that we all just hung out doing puzzles, building fires, fishing, kayaking, and grilling.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

27 December 2021

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

Great house and great host

The house is beautiful and the location we had yard space for the kids to run around and play and roll down the hills the sunset the Mountain View was absolutely what we wanted and it was granted the only thing no Televisions in the bedrooms but other than that we enjoyed our stay the host was awesome we called with a couple of questions and she was very prompt, professional and friendly we will definitely stay again if we’re in the area

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Elizabeth Sabo Johnson

Bear Den South is owned by Paul and Liz Johnson from Cincinnati, OH. We love our Tennessee home and neighbors. We are both business owners in Cincinnati and love to get away. We love to spend time with our large family, boating and travel.

Why they chose this property

Once you see the great view of Cherokee Lake you will fall in love with the lake and house like we did. We chose this location due to the beautiful views and easy access to miles of uncrowded water. It is a great location for short trip to the Great Smokey Mountains, Gatlinburg, Dollywood, and Knoxville. A two hour trip to Ashville, N.C. and the Biltmore Estates all places we like to go either with the family or friends. This is a great boating lake with the community boat ramp two doors away. If you like to ride motorcycles there are several scenic routes from the house to the Great Smokey and Cherokee Mountains.

What makes this property unique

Our family loves to boat, jet ski, kayak and swim in the clear water. We love the ability to float in the relaxation station or play in the water. There is also year round fishing on Cherokee Lake. If you are a marathon walker or runner, we have hills to walk and all of the neighbor hoods are linked by streets. There is also access to the state wide bike scenic route. Most of all when you walk out on the deck you feel the calm rush over you. Kitchen and Living room remodeled in 2024.

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