Skip to main content
Entire home

Dockside Cottage

Photo gallery for Dockside Cottage

Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Living area
Living area
Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 255.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

View map
Tunnel Hill, GA
  • Place, Prater's Mill
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Clisby Austin House
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Dalton State College
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Crandall Vacation Rental | 2BR | 2BA | 1 Step to Enter | 1,500 Sq Ft
Deck & 2-Acre Yard: Quiet Getaway in Crandall!
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
Deck & 2-Acre Yard: Quiet Getaway in Crandall!

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
default

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
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Tunnel Hill

Located in Tunnel Hill, this holiday 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 the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding and other activities like birdwatching.
View more Holiday homes in Tunnel HillOpens in a new window
Map
Tunnel Hill, GA

What's nearby

  • Prater's Mill - 8 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Clisby Austin House - 10 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Dalton State College - 12 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Hamilton Health Care System - 14 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Dalton Convention Center - 14 min drive - 21.0 km

Getting around

  • Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen Grill & Chill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Saucey Bones - ‬11 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 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Dockside Cottage?

As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dockside Cottage on 31 May 2026 start from AU$165, including 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.

How much is parking at Dockside Cottage?

On-site 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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dockside Cottage located?

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr 2025
Thank you for saying with us! We hope to host you again in one of our properties.
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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr 2025
Thank you for your positive review!
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
You should see it now since we completely renovated it! Check it out!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jennifer o.

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

Family getaway

This was a beautiful cabin fit for our little family getaway! The private dock was wonderful and the fishing was great. Perfect lake to take little ones on kayaks for the first time. Communication with the owners was quick and easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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

8/10 Good

Stephanie R.

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

Break from reality

Nice and relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr 2025
Thank you for staying with us! The baking pans are underneath the stove. Sorry about that!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori

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

immaculate

Beautifully decorated and absolutely spotless!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Thank you so much! We take so much pride in making sure our home is beautiful and super clean for our guests!
Verified

8/10 Good

Rickey G.

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

On the lake

It was simple
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Thank you for your four star view! Yes we love the simplicity of this cabin! It's a tiny home, 600 ft² with a dock that goes right onto the water and your feet never has to touch the grass! With the large boulder fireplace, stand up custom shower and cute decor we are glad that you loved it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harleigh H.

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

Amazing Cabin

We had a wonderful time at this little Cabin. The lake view was breathtaking with Geese and Ducks covering the pond. So nice to sit on the private dock in the morning with a nice cup of coffee watching the Geese fly in. Very close to Ruby Falls, Rock City, and downtown Chattanooga, TN. If you are looking to unplug and enjoy life, I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for your five star review! We are so glad that you enjoyed our little college. We hope that you will come back in the future!

About the host

Hosted by Rachael Robinson

Host profile image
We are Joe and Mary Armstrong and we are the proud owners of 7 Rentals near Chattanooga, TN! We live no more than 10 minutes from each property which means we are very hands on, available when you need us and you get to work directly with us and our family not a rental agency!

Why they chose this property

Dockside Cottage is an adorable tiny home, only 600 sq ft, which sits DIRECTLY on the water with a dock. You can walk out your door right to the dock to fish without ever leaving the nice wooded deck. It has Wi-Fi and Cable! Close to Chattanooga and Dalton!

Languages:

English
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback