Private and Secluded Pet friendly cabin in the Smokies! 2bed/2bath

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library

2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Pool

Washer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Pigeon Forge, TN

Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster
16 min drive
Titanic Museum
20 min drive
Island at Pigeon Forge
20 min drive
Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
66 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Smart TV with ROKU + Wood-burning stove for chilly nights

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

6 Jan - 7 Jan

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Welcome to the Walden, a space of seclusion in the Great Smoky Mountains. This cabin sits quietly in the forest with no other cabins in sight. Privacy is a priority with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Ample parking allows for up to 3 vehicles. Relax on the wrap around deck or soak in the hot tub nestled in the forest. Fast WiFi is available to handle multiple devices, or play a game of pool and check out the arcade in the loft. Keep it chill, no parties. Minimum rental age is 25. Located 15 minutes from the Parkway. There is a $150 pet fee. Please indicate if you are bringing your pet at time of booking.

During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Waldens Creek. You'll find features like an outdoor pool, a water park, and a spa tub. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Splash around at the water park or swim in the outdoor pool
Onsite recreation includes a playground
9 minutes by car from Waldens Creek and 14 minutes from Goats on the Roof

This vacation home offers its guests a water park, an outdoor pool, and a spa tub.

Property manager

Brian and Tara Kneiser

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

Beach towels

Ski

Close to skiing
Skiing privileges

Pool/Spa

Outdoor pool
Shared/communal pool
Fence around the pool
A hot tub

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

On-site parking
Car required

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Paper towels
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathrooms

2 bathrooms
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Hairdryer
Shampoo
Soap

Living spaces

Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

Smart TV with cable/satellite service
Pool or billiards table
DVD player
Video library
Games

Outdoor areas

Patio
Barbecue
Outdoor furniture
Firepit

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

Desk
Desk chair

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
3 total pets
Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property
Note from host: No smoking or vaping of any kind

Services and conveniences

Limited housekeeping
Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

In the mountains
Near a hospital
Near outlet shopping

Things to do

Water park
Golf on site
Wildlife and game walks nearby
Horse riding nearby
Rafting nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Golf nearby
Kayaking nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Water tubing nearby
Fishing nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

General

At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
Local artist showcase
Unit size: 1000 sq ft (93 sq m)

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 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 3 pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: All dogs who are house broken are welcome.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

Note from host: No parties or large groups

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Seclusion in the Smokies

Seclusion in the Smokies dog Friendly!

Seclusion in the Smokies dog Friendly Pool is Open!

Secluded in the Smokies dog Friendly Family Cabin With hot tub

Private and Secluded Pet friendly cabin in the Smokies! 2bed/2bath Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Christi L.

18 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G.

17 Nov 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

11 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin

Easy check in, beautiful cabin. It was a perfect stay for our weekend trip to the mountains :)

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ty B.

27 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Mountain Escape

This place was amazing! The house was perfect, exactly as described. Great location, and feels very secluded while not being too far from Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. The hosts were lightning fast to communicate and answer any questions we had. I would definitely book this place again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandi B.

11 Oct 2024

Beautiful cabin but…

It is secluded with a beautiful view just like you want in a Smoky Mountain vacation. The hosts are fantastic with communication. However, I think the owners of the cabin need to find a different cleaning/maintenance company for their cabin. My mom and I picked up over 30 screws, nails, and staples from the driveway where they had had work done to the cabin prior to our arrival. This may not seem like a very big deal, but it is a very secluded cabin with a steep driveway. A flat tire would have been a nightmare. The bleach floater in the hot tub was empty, and had orangeish brown gunk in it. There was trash left on the deck. We pitched the dirty sock in the downstairs bedroom that was left by the previous guests. The extra towels in the bathroom were kept in the bathroom sink cabinet and were literally touching and laid next to the toilet bowl plunger. Gross. Obviously, we re-washed and used the same towels while we were there. Beautiful cabin. Wonderful hosts who’ve just made the wrong choice with their maintenance and cleaning company in my opinion.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

22 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Stay in the Smokey Mountains

My husband and I (and our two Labradors) loved our stay at the Walden. The cabin is in a great/secluded location. Nice open concept with comfortable amenities. Internet was very good (should anyone need to stay connected). Great community with the owners. You can tell they take a lot of pride in their cabin! Can’t wait to stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik P.

14 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great experience

The home was very nice in a great location with a gated community safe for kids Owner of home was very good with communication throughout our stay even had someone come by and clean the leaves off the driveway to make it easier to commute We stayed 9 days and 8 nights and will definitely stay here next year if available Also pet friendly which is good Thanks

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug K.

25 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute secluded getaway

The listed details were very accurate and we had a great time.. excellent communication with property owners during our stay…. Only negative which is no fault of property owner is nature didn’t provide any bears from the patio view:). I would definitely recommend and prepare for the steep driveway. Very manageable

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dana L.

2 Aug 2024

Great cozy private place!

We enjoyed our time as a family! It was cozy and well stocked. We loved the nature and privacy!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Curtis M.

13 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer Getaway

We stayed here for a week. Really nice place in a very secluded nice area. The only thing I will say is that the hot tub had a funny smell and the bleach floater was empty. I’m guessing since it was July nobody really uses it. Other than that we enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G.

5 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing cabin near Great Smoky Mountains

The hosts have excellent communication and are very responsive. The cabin is truly private. No other cabins within sight. All you see are trees and some of the road through some thick trees. (No vista view) I sent up a quadcopter drone and all I could see was solid trees and a few other structures at a distance. The cabin itself was not visible through the forest canopy unless you looked really close and knew exactly where it was. The upstairs loft/room and bath is the “nice” spot with the larger bathroom. The downstairs room is more private with a door that closes and if you close the window blinds it gets nice and dark so you can have a nap and lose all track of time. The bed frames are very nice and the mattresses are the perfect firmness with cozy comfort. You can use the TV Roku to sign into your favorite streaming services and the system will automatically purge your private information upon checkout. Kitchen has full size fridge and oven. Nice sink with a fancy faucet. There is also a small dish washer. Due to the forest canopy, don’t bring your telescope. (I left mine at home after communicating with hosts) Fireflies come out just after dark. I was able to get some nice long exposure pics of them flying around. (iOS app called NightCap and a tripod to hold iPhone) If you are going hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains, I recommend getting up at 6:00 AM for arrival at trail head at about 8:00 - 8:30 AM. If you go later you won’t find parking.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K.

13 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean

Clean and owner very responsive.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis B.

23 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Long Weekend Getaway

Very nice, clean, well furnished and private home that had everything we needed. Hosts were very attentive, although during our stay we had everything we needed. Development was gated and felt very safe. We had a great time!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

26 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Family get away

We stayed at the Walden or a family getaway/attended a family wedding. It was a beautiful cabin and everything the description described. Tara was a wonderful host and answered all of our questions. We had a very late check-in due to traffic, and everything went smoothly when we got there. We even brought our dog with us, and there were even blankets and dog bowls. We had a wonderful time.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan E.

19 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly What We Wanted

We (4 adults and 3 dogs) stayed 4 nights. This host had one of the most reasonable pet fees, for multiple dogs, that I found in my searches. It took 15-20 minutes to get to the parkway that runs through Pigeon Forge. The property was as advertised. The cabin is clean and nicely decorated. We didn't use the hottub, but it looked very clean. If you take pets, there isn't much room for bathroom breaks which wasn't unexpected given we were on the side of a mountain. Linens were nice and plenty of towels were provided. The host was very responsive to messages through the app. Definitely download directions prior to going, cell phone signals drop out well before entering the Shagbark community. We did not use any of the community ammenities but they looked nice and well kept. Not a review of the cabin, but on the fridge is a magnet for PawPaw's Catfish Kitchen. If you like New Orleans inspired food, I cannot recommend it enough. By far the best meal of our trip. Overall this was a great place to stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex T.

10 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Secluded Get Away!

My husband and I love to travel with our 3 fur kids! The Walden was very accommodating and we all had a great time. We would definitely recommend and hope to be back next year! We loved there were wireless chargers in each room, that wasn’t noted but an added bonus! Many others noted in their review there were not any grassy areas for your dogs to “go”. This is true but you are in the mountains, what do you expect! Our dogs were fine walking up and down the driveway and doing their business to the side of the road. I would recommend brining a flashlight, helps when they need to go out late.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne R.

7 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!

This cabin is absolutely amazing! Private location, super comfortable beds, oversized fluffy towels (embroidered with the cabin’s name!), extra throw blankets, and even pet specific blankets, too - the hosts have nailed all the small details that are usually overlooked in vacation rentals. We loved staying here and so did the dog!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ray P.

3 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin in the mountains

Overall we were very happy with our stay, albeit a few cons. There were a few steep inclines driving to the cabin but that was to be expected, however I would recommend arriving before dark in order to navigate the roads easier. We also brought our 16lb dog and he is picky about where he does his business and there really isn’t any grass for him to use, so it took some time for him to figure it out. I was aware the the cabin was no smoking but I thought I would be able to sit on the deck and smoke a cigar. Both inside and outside are non smoking. In addition the chairs on the deck need to be cleaned before you can sit outside and it wasn’t worth my time to do it. Water pressure and quality of towels were great. Unfortunately we didn’t get a chance to use the hot tub but it looked nice but again deck needed to be cleaned.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

21 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Successful trip

Was a nice cabin in the mountain. Glad to be able to bring my dogs it was our first trip with them. Was kinda hard to take them potty outside because there’s no grass but it is a mountain so not sure why I thought it would lol. Didn’t have any issues with our stay and we did see a bear standing at the deck. Our portable cooler was on the porch and a raccoon came to steal it twice! Lol we are used to them so wasn’t a big deal but my husband had to go wrestle the cooler back. As far as location it is pretty secluded and not too far to the community pool which is nice but was a bit farther than expected to the city attractions.. no problem with traffic or anything though so that’s nice. I was pleasantly surprised that the hosts had more supplies than a typical rental which was a bonus! Lots of games, plenty of paper products, some salt and pepper, and extra blankets. Pool table could use some updated sticks with tips but I would imagine not everyone takes good care of the items so just having them is a gift. Hot tub was clean and nice. So overall I would recommend and we enjoyed our stay. Thank you

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle C., Franklin, TN

7 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

It was amazing! Everything was perfect! Such a beautiful property and great host! I highly recommend this rental and we’ll be back very soon! Thank you! 😀

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie L.

4 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Smokey Mountain getaway

My family and I had a wonderful stay in our cabin in the woods. It was very private and peaceful. The cabin was very clean and we had no problem navigating around. It was close enough to everything ex ( gatlinburg, pogeon forge) . We would definitely stay again!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashton B.

30 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Perfect size for our family of 6! Very clean and had everything we could need & more.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri Y.

15 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

The Walden

Tara was very responsive. She informed us of an issue with the electricity due to overnight storms. She said she would help us find a pet-friendly hotel if it didn’t get repaired before our arrival and refund the night’s charge. (It did get turned back on!) it was cleaned very well. We had a great trip!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anya D.

24 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

We had a wonderful stay in the Walden! The cabin was perfect for our family of 3 plus our golden retriever! It’s secluded on the side of a mountain in a community with several amenities for families including a small dog park.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

24 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet getaway

Our stay was a great getaway. The reason we give it a 4 star is only because our dogs are picky where they use the restroom. There is no grass around or really anything for them to use the restroom at the cabin. So every time they had to go, we had to load them up and take them down over the hill to the dog park area. Just a bit of a inconvenience.. We found the noise of the air purifier a bit annoying at first but after being there a few days we got used to it. The cabin itself was nice and clean. The location was ok but if you are wanting to do a lot in either Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge be prepared to have at least a 30 minute drive there from the cabin. We were unable to use the grill because the bottom grate is broken and you can’t cook on it. Thanks again for having us!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023