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Just 30 minutes south of Chattanooga, Dockside Cottage offers a serene retreat with picturesque views of Lake Kathy. This cozy Southern-style cottage features a full kitchen, LED TV, and huge stone gas fireplace. Relax on the rocking chair back porch or enjoy fishing right from your dock.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 256 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Dockside Cottage

  • no swimming or motorized boats in the lake. We allow dogs. A $100 pet fee must be paid before arriving at the location. each home has a ring door bell camera, if you bring a pet without paying the fee it will increase to $250. Thank you for understanding!


    We have 7 properties close in this community with a sleeping total of 17 if you have a family getaway! Check out our other properties at the end of this listing.

    Roku and Wi-Fi FREE! No washer, dryer or dishwasher

    Talk about beauty! This Southern Cottage sits on a double lot on Lake Kathy and is located just 30 mins south of Chattanooga off I-75. Super Easy to find.

    *no swimming or motorized boats in the lake.
    This gorgeous cottage was just completely gutted and remodeled in October 2023 with gorgeous quartz countertops, custom tiled shower, new paint, shiplap wall and new split unit AC system.

    The water pressure issue and some of the past reviews has been fixed! All new plumbing throughout.

    This home is just around 600 sq ft and has 1 bed/1 bath, full kitchen and nice living room with LED TV and huge stone gas fireplace.

    The view from either inside or outside of the cottage is beautiful. It overlooks Lake Kathy and is PERFECT for a couples get away. Lake Kathy is not a fresh water lake it is a huge pond.

    There is 1 queen sized bed and a love seat and couch. They do not pull out into an actual bed.

    This is a NON SMOKING (INSIDE)

    Listen to the birds and the geese sing while you sit on your rocking chair back porch! Want to fish? Literally open the door and walk straight out to your dock on the water without your feet ever touching grass!

    Its time to relax and get back to nature. Rest, Rejuvenate and Relax!

    The smell of the pine trees and quite peaceful days are calling!

    *This is a personally owned home and is not part of a cottage community for rentals. There are houses all around however this home has a fence blocking next door and a large open lot on one side. This is a well established older neighborhood surrounded by good old country folk who are super kind!

    Come visit Dockside Cottage SOON!


    *On this road we also have:
    -Dockside Cottage- Sleeps 2, located on the water. VRBO 11177760
    -Lakeview Cottage- Sleeps 2, across from the water- VRBO 2136515
    -Lake Haven Cottage- Sleeps 5, located on the water-VRBO 3138096
    -Lakeshore Chalet- Sleeps 4, located on the water-VRBO 3543545
    - Lake Cove - Sleeps 4 on the water-Vrbo 3721145
    In this community we can sleep a total of- 17! So if you need more than one located let me know.
    -We also have a huge 6 bed 3.5 bath cabin down the street with an inground pool, hot tub, bonfire pit and gameroom! VRBO 705535
    -3 minutes away Nana's Cabin Sleeps 4 must drive to reach it. VRBO 1103133

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Theme park 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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

About the neighborhood

Located in Tunnel Hill, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Clisby Austin House and Prater's Mill are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Georgia Winery and Veteran's Memorial Park. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding and other activities like birdwatching. Visit our Tunnel Hill travel guide
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Tunnel Hill, GA

What's nearby

  • A rustic building with a metal roof, surrounded by bare trees and a flooded area.
    Prater's Mill
    8 min drive - 11.8 km
  • A building with a sign that reads "Rest Area No. 1" and a parking lot with marked handicapped spaces.
    Georgia Visitor Information Center
    13 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Clisby Austin House
    12 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Dalton State College
    13 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Dalton Convention Center
    15 min drive - 21.0 km

Getting around

  • Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Circle K
    9 min drive
  • Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
    12 min drive
  • Saucey Bones
    11 min drive
  • Circle K
    7 min drive
  • Red Wolfe Grill
    14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dockside Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dockside Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dockside Cottage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dockside Cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Clisby Austin House, Prater's Mill, and Georgia Visitor Information Center. Shugart Park and Dalton State College are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Dockside Cottage Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 132 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy A.

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

Adorable Cabin!

Very comfortable and clean. Enjoyed staying there and would return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marvin B.

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

Nice getaway on the lake

Cabin was very pretty and nicely decorated. Very comfortable and cozy!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tommy V.

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

Beautiful

Very beautiful clean property. Management was wonderful and the entire process was a delight
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Awesome

Very nice beautiful easy to find very clean simple it was a good time for myself and my wife for our anniversary getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garrett B.

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

Peaceful

Really liked being on the lake. Clean cabin
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy T.

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

Seminar stay

Perfect space to decompress in nature. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle O.

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

Perfect for a couple

This cottage was just the right size for a couple. Very clean. Nicely updated inside. Plenty of linen. Loved sitting on the porch and just relaxing without noise- except the geese!. Might consider adding a few items to the kitchen like a baking sheet and a few serving bowls. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

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

Nice cabin

What a nice cabin. I felt like I was in On Golden Pond movie. I was so relaxed there watching the geese and ducks. The inside of the cabin was well stocked and nicely decorated. The neighborhood houses around it were run down somewhat but it looks like somebody was fixing up many of the properties. I did feel safe at the cabin and taking a walk. We’ll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison H.

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

Perfect Getaway

We spent 4 nights here and it was amazing. The cottage was spotless and had everything we needed. We went to Ft. Mountain state park to see the mountains and also drove to Chattanooga one day. We caught a few fish, too. The cottage is very private and we didn't see any of the neighbors. I would certainly stay here again. I suggest bug spray if you're on the dock at night.Thats not a property problem, that's the nature of being near water. Awesome trip!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

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

Quiet, beautiful stay!

My husband and I came here for a little babymoon before baby #4 arrives and this cottage was just perfect for us. We enjoyed the quiet atmosphere. The cabin was clean and had nice updates. It had pretty much everything we were looking for in our stay. I will say we had trouble with directions at first because the street sign is small and the neighborhood doesn’t match the same ambiance as the cabin. But we had no problems at all after we arrived! We got such a kick out of the geese:) Loved it! Will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Oasis

What a wonderful little find! My husband and I had an amazing get away! This oasis is clean comfy and coooozy! We LOVED the setting and lake! We will definitely be back!!! Cassie the housekeeper and now a sweet friend was the BEST! She was sooo attentive to anything we needed… not to mention… a playlist of love songs playing on the tv when we arrived that her daughter helped pick out! GREAT little oasis! Looking for another weekend to go back now! Thank you guys for making it sooooo special!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Just beautiful and well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon J.

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

Jon's Stay

I have stayed here now a few times really enjoy the house and property.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

breck66

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

Quiet and peaceful

A perfect getaway, Lakeside cabin close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon J.

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

Jon's Stay

Enjoy staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

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

Awesome stay

Had a great time cabin was clean and property manager was awesome and very friendly and made we were satisfied we will definitely come back to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

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

Getaway

Beautifully decorated. Cozy cabin. Great place to get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Gail H.

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

Quaint little cabin

Very clean Great communication with owners Nice lake Great fishing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy C.

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

Pleasant Trip

The property manager was extremely accommodating and a pleasure to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz W.

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

Great place to relax

I rented this for a weekend softball tournament in Dalton. So much nicer than
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Miranda H.

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

Quiet stay

Cabin is decorated well, the amenities were adequate for a brief stay. Ducks/Geese were fun to watch.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connor M.

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

Lovely Long Weekend

Host was welcoming and communicated everything. We loved the home and the area and have no complaints from the weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Fantastic getaway

We had a splendid time. The pond and geese were such a delight. The property was very nice with the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern accommodations. Will absolutely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Janet V.

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

Nice stay

Enjoyed the property itself despite the surrounding area. Nicely decorated living area and cozy sofa. Nice dock area. Owner left feed for the ducks which was fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charity C.

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

Awesome!

It is a beautiful property. This is our second time staying there and we love it. It is a quiet area with a beautiful view of the water. We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021