Welcome to "Rustic Retreat," where relaxing mountain views, cozy luxury, and endless entertainment create the perfect Smokies escape for your family. Designed with comfort and fun in mind, our gorgeous 4BD lodge (sleeps 12) is the perfect destination for families, friends, and nature lovers looking to immerse themselves in the beauty of the mountains. ★Access to Seasonal Community Pools ★Bubbling Hot Tub ★BBQ Grill ★Fun Game Room ★Spacious Living Room w/ Fireplace ★Decks w/ VIEWS! ★NEAR TOWN!
“Rustic Retreat” is a stunning custom-built lodge nestled in the heart of the Smokies, offering breathtaking long-range mountain views and an unforgettable getaway experience. Our floor plan is ideal for both families and small groups alike and is the perfect get-a-way. So, pack your bags – because the mountains are calling!
✔ 4 Bedroom + 4.5 Bath Mountain Lodge ✔ Relaxing Decks w/ VIEWS! ✔ Bubbling Hot Tub ✔ Access to Seasonal Community Pools ✔ Propane BBQ Grill ✔ Spacious Living Room w/ Fireplace ✔ Pool Table, Hockey Table, Foosball, and Arcade ✔ Free Wi-Fi & Free Parking ✔ Close to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, horseback riding, shopping, restaurants, museums, downtown Gatlinburg, Ober Gatlinburg, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, Hollywood Star Cars Museum, Ole Smoky Moonshine, Pigeon Forge, The Island, the Comedy Barn, Dollywood, and more
★ INDOOR LIVING★ The main level welcomes you with soaring vaulted ceilings and an open floor plan that makes gathering effortless. The living room is the heart of the home, featuring a cozy propane stacked-stone fireplace that adds warmth and ambiance on cool mountain evenings. A Samsung Smart TV provides endless entertainment, whether you’re streaming a movie, watching the big game, or enjoying a family game night. Just steps away, the fully equipped kitchen is a chef’s dream, complete with gleaming granite countertops and modern appliances, making it easy to prepare delicious meals to share around the dining table. For those who love games and entertainment, the lower level is a dream come true with a sprawling game room and additional living space make this floor the ultimate indoor playground. WiFi is also available throughout the property.
★ SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS ★ ✔ Bedroom #1 (Main Level): Comfortable Bedroom with a King Bed and Flat-screen TV; Attached Bathroom with Shower/Tub Combo ✔ Bedroom #2 (Upper Level): Relaxing Bedroom with a Queen Bed and Flat-screen TV; Attached Bathroom with Stand-Up Shower ✔ Bedroom #3 (Upper Level): Spacious Bedroom with a King Bed and Flat-screen TV; Attached Bathroom with Stand-Up Shower ✔ Bedroom #4 (Lower Level): Inviting Bedroom with 2 Twin-over-Full Bunk Beds and Flat-screen TV; Access to a Full Bathroom with Shower/Tub Combo ✔ Additional Half Bathroom on the Main Level for your convenience
★KITCHEN★ The fully equipped kitchen is a chef's dream, complete with modern appliances and everything you need to prepare delicious meals. Well-appointed with a full-sized refrigerator, stove, microwave, and other kitchen appliances perfect for making breakfast, lunch, or dinner throughout your stay! All pots, pans, glasses, plates, silverware, etc. are also there for you! Gather around the inviting dining table to share stories about the day's adventures or head to the expansive covered deck that offers the perfect alfresco dining space.
★ENTERTAINMENT★ The entertainment highlight of “Rustic Retreat” is the spacious game room, located on the lower level, where you and your family can challenge each other to endless rounds of pool, foosball, arcade, and air hockey. The game room also doubles as a second living area, providing a comfortable space to unwind between games or catch up on your favorite shows. Step outside onto the back deck and take in the relaxing Smoky Mountain views while grilling up a feast on the propane grill or head down to the lower-level deck to soak in the bubbling hot tub, where you can let the warm water wash away your stresses. During the summer months, you’ll also have access to seasonal community pools just about a mile away, open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Whether you're cooling off with a refreshing swim or lounging poolside with a good book, it’s the perfect way to enjoy the warmer weather. Beyond the lodge, Gatlinburg is just a short drive away, offering an endless array of activities and attractions.
★ GENERAL★ Complimentary starter toiletries, linens/towels, free WiFi, air conditioning and central heat, and full-size washer and dryer
Bears are indigenous to the area and are often seen near or on our properties. Please do not leave food or trash outside.
Kitchen and Outdoor Cooking: The kitchen is stocked with dishes and cookware. We provide a standard coffee maker or a Keurig, so please bring along your preferred grounds or pods.
Regarding the Grill: While we often have a grill available for guest use, we cannot guarantee its availability or condition for every stay. If it is on-site, please note that propane/charcoal is the guest's responsibility. There may be some left over from previous guests, or you can pick some up at a local shop.
Please note: Construction is currently happening around the property. While we strive to provide a peaceful experience, we want to be transparent to avoid any surprises during your stay.
★PARKING★ Free parking for 3-4 vehicles on premises
★COUPONS AND DISCOUNTS★ Shortly before you arrive I'll send you a coupon book with dozens and dozens of discounts for all of the top attractions in the area. This includes the best dinner shows, pancake restaurants, adventure parks, museums, and even an exotic animal park. If you want inspiration for your vacation activities, this will definitely give you enough for your visit!
★COOL THINGS TO DO IN THE AREA★ Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Sevierville are the three main cities that comprise the area. Everything is spread out a bit and there are amazing things to keep you busy... - World-class hiking trails of all types and skill levels - Dollywood theme park (of course!) - Putt putt, go-karts, and pancake restaurants on every corner - Amazing dinner shows to entertain kids of all ages - Museums of all types: classic cars, Alcatraz, Titanic, and several children's museums - Restaurants of all types... Always come hungry because serving sizes are HUGE!
We provide support generally via the app/this web site and phone support is there for emergencies. Expect a prompt response.
Here are some of the popular spots nearby:
★ FAMILY FUN ★ - Ripley's Old MacDonald’s Farm Mini-Golf (11.1 miles) - The Island in Pigeon Forge (8.8 miles) - Dollywood (9.9 miles) - Titanic Museum (10.2 miles) - Wonderworks (10.6 miles) - Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster (10.4 miles) - Convention Center (4.8 miles)
★ OUTDOOR RECREATION ★ - Gatlinburg Golf Course (7.6miles) - Aerial Adventure Park (12.4 miles) - Ober Gatlinburg (3.7 miles) - Mt. Le Conte (13.3 miles) - Clingmans Dome (25.8 miles) - Cades Cove (36.6 miles) - Soaky Mountain Water Park (16.1 miles)
Childrens DinnerwareHigh ChairPack & Play Travel CribBathtubBaby Safety Gates
Kitchen
Standard Coffee MakerCooking BasicsDishes and SilverwareMicrowaveRefrigeratorToasterStoveDishes & utensils for kidsDining tableBaking SheetBlenderwine glassesDishwasherOvenFreezer
Attractions
Health Beauty SpaMuseumsTheme ParksWinery ToursZoo
Car
Recommended
Home Safety
Fire ExtinguisherSmoke DetectorCarbon Monoxide Detector
Patio or BalconyGrill/BBQ AreaOutdoor SeatingSecurity CameraBBQ AreaBalcony
Pool
Hot TubCommunal Pool
Location
Mountain View
Sleeping Arrangements
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Bunk Beds
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Bathroom 4
Half Bathroom
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The closest check-in date is February 11.
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"The house was great! It was very clean, comfortable, and in a great location. Everything we needed was close by, which made our stay very convenient. We really enjoyed our time there and would definitely recommend this place to others!"
Stayed August 2026
5/5
"We had a wonderful stay! The cabin was beautiful, clean, and exactly as described. The hosts were fantastic and provided clear, easy-to-follow instructions, making check-in and our entire stay completely hassle-free. The location was another huge plus—conveniently located near Gatlinburg, making it easy to enjoy all the attractions while still having a peaceful place to relax. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend this cabin to anyone visiting the area!"
Stayed July 2026
5/5
"Extremely fast with responses. Wiling to correct any issue fast. Very helpful. Clean."
Stayed July 2026
5/5
"The cabin was fantastic and perfect for our large family vacation! Everything about the cabin was wonderful and the location was awesome (we saw bears everyday in the area). Already planning on coming back to Gatlinburg next year and 100% hope to stay here again."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for the 5-star review! Glad Rustic Retreat was perfect for your large family vacation and that everything was wonderful. Great to hear the location was awesome and you enjoyed the wildlife sightings. We’d love to host you again when you return to Gatlinburg next year.
Stayed June 2026
5/5
"The host was exceptional when it came to communicating and even sent someone to help us when we needed it. The home was the perfect size to host our two families totaling 10 and we appreciated the number of bathrooms available. A couple downsides to renting this property was the amount of bears in the area due to a construction site next door that left out trash. Make sure to leave your cars locked at all times! I do feel like the price to rent this home was significant given its condition. Tips for future renters; bring your own spices (the home does not come with anything extra like salt and pepper or oils). Bring extra dishwasher soap, trash bags, ziplock bags, toilet paper, paper towels, and large coffee filters. It also doesn’t provide games so bring board games if that’s your thing. The clubhouse pools are not heated and were cold. Little Creek Trail was a nice hike, check out the forbidden caverns."
Stayed May 2026
5/5
"The cabin is beautiful, close to town, check in was easy, lots of wildlife in the area we saw a total of 5 different bears while staying here, also check before going outside lol only quote on quote bad thing was we could have used more trash bags for the kitchen, but we were able to buy some in town. The drive to the park is perfect, Would stay again!"
Stayed April 2026
5/5
"Cabin was very spacious with plenty of beds and bathrooms. Location was awesome, right in between pigeon forge and gatlinburg. Everyone had a blast at the cabin."
Stayed April 2026
5/5
"My family and I loved staying in Avada’s huge air bnb. There was tons of space, beautiful views, and comfortable beds to crawl in after a long day of exploring. The kids loved running around on the giant deck and playing in the game room. We hope to come back soon!"
Stayed April 2026
5/5
"We had a great stay overall! Communication was easy and responsive the whole time. There were a couple small things that came up, but he immediately offered to come take care of them, which we really appreciated. The views were absolutely beautiful, and the location couldn’t have been better—super close to all the main attractions. One of the highlights was seeing bears…we had three encounters, including a momma and her baby! Overall, we were very happy with our stay and would definitely recommend it!"
Stayed March 2026
5/5
"Came here for a bachelorette party, house was beautiful. The views were amazing, we spotted some bears and enjoyed the peaceful views of nature. Hot tub was nice, activities in the basement were fun to enjoy with some music! Clean, and nicely decorated home."
Stayed January 2026
5/5
"Amazing places. Very clean and comfortable for families. Would recommend to anyone who wants a place to stay."
Stayed January 2026
5/5
"Great place and location."
Stayed January 2026
5/5
"Excelente viaje ! Gracias por todo!"
Stayed January 2026
5/5
"The cabin is very well located on a beautiful mountain, good cleaning,"
Stayed December 2025
5/5
"Good cabin with well furnished with lots of space for everyone. we really enjoyed our stay!"
Stayed December 2025
5/5
"This cabin is nice and cozy. We stayed for 1 week and had a good time with my sisters. The cabin was clean and the linens were clean. Overall our experience was good here. It states that it has mountain views but I wouldn't say you really see the mountains that well at all. You cant see them from inside the cabin, you have to physically go on the porch and be in a specific part of the porch to see an OK view of them. But if you dont care about mountain views then it's a good cabin. Lastly, there is a huge cabin next door and if people are staying there they can look inside your cabin all day and night long because you have no curtains for the huge back doors. No privacy at all."
Stayed December 2025
5/5
"We had a wonderful stay! Very peaceful. Spacious and fun for all! Host was great with communication! We loved the house!"
Stayed November 2025
5/5
"This is my third time in Gatlinburg and I was very happy with the location! The views were amazing and we saw a bear twice! The house was beautiful and very comfortable. Loved the bunk beds downstairs for all the kids, the pool tables and games. We enjoyed the grill and the hot tub. The location was great and short distance from The Island and Annakeesta! Our group was very happy and excited to return! Thank you so much for being great hosts!"
Stayed November 2025
5/5
"We took my daughter down for her 21st birthday and it was amazing. It was easy getting to the cabin. Everything was perfect. I love that every room had its on bathroom. It was so clean on the inside. This cabin isn’t far from downtown Gatlinburg. I will most definitely be coming back. Thank you"
Stayed October 2025
5/5
"Beautiful place to stay which was very clean, well equipped, lots of space, and very good neighborhood. Hog tub was an addition and we really enjoyed it in cool evenings."
Stayed October 2025
5/5
"Lovely home in a lovely area. There is lots of construction going on in this area with new homes being built - however, the are is still great with some pretty amazing views at and around the home. The house itself was fantastic for our family and the kiddos LOVED the downstairs game room and bunk room. Justin was a fantastic host and was super responsive. Would definitely recommend this amazing cabin for anyone else."
Stayed September 2025
5/5
"Enjoyed the stay especially the bears! It was very nice and peaceful and my daughter enjoyed her birthday with all the fun places to go. Will be coming back!"
Stayed September 2025
5/5
"Beautiful cabin in the mountains. It was clean and comfortable and the host was excellent to work with. We saw bears daily on the property and enjoyed our stay. Would recommend and would stay again."
Stayed September 2025
5/5
"Enjoyable stay for our multi-generational family get together. We appreciated being able to spread out with our own bedrooms and bathrooms. The first floor bedroom worked well for our parents who have mobility challenges. While not flat, there is only 1 step to enter the home and they were able to enjoy the first level. Beautiful views off the back deck, especially in the morning. The construction is a bit of an annoyance, but the house was quiet at night while we slept. We encountered a few maintenance issues, but the host was responsive and they had easy work arounds. If staying for more than a weekend you will want to bring additional supplies of your own, provided items were limited."
Stayed September 2025
5/5
"Terrific cabin! Excellent layout, and the pictures look just like the real thing. Terrific views, very clean, and we saw bears 3 times in this location - TREAT! Conveniently located to the parkway for easy access to either PF or Gatlinburg. It is nice to have two separate livings areas when traveling with a group. We would stay here again!"
Stayed August 2025
5/5
"We loved the place; It was great family time. Location, cleanliness and bear sighting (around the house) was perfect. Once construction get(little noisy) over across the house, it would be perfect place for your family vacation."
Stayed August 2025
5/5
"Lots of space. Loved the whole experience!"
Stayed August 2025
5/5
"We had a great time and any issues we had Justin was quick to help! Beautiful views and lots of wildlife. The place was big enough for our grown children and my husband and I to have our own space after long days of playing in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge!"
Stayed July 2025
5/5
"Exelente lugar definitivamente volveremos pronto ya que vimos osos literalmente afuera de la cabaña el lugar muy limpio y comodo"
Stayed July 2025
5/5
"Great location!"
Stayed July 2025
5/5
"Justin was easy to work with the cabin was clean easy to get into and had everything we wanted for our large group."
Stayed July 2025
5/5
"This place was great. It was very clean. close to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, and the views from the back porch were absolutely amazing. We made many family memories on our family vacation . We will definitely be staying at this property again in the future. We highly recommend checking this property out."
Stayed June 2025
5/5
"We had a great time staying at the cabin for our weekend getaway. We had plenty of space, it was clean, and the location is nice, close to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. I would recommend staying here!"
Stayed June 2025
5/5
"Great place. Saw bears daily. Lots of room. Kitchen well stocked. Only negative was wi fi worked intermittently at best."
Stayed June 2025
5/5
"We cannot say enough wonderful things about Justin as a host, and about his home. It was beautiful, spotless, and more perfect than we imagined. I'd recommend Justin and his home to anyone!"
Stayed May 2025
5/5
"The place was great. Tucked away in the hills, beautiful mornings. We did see bears everyday out and about. Place was clean and setup very well for our group. Enjoyed using the hot tub and the pool table. Not too long of a drive from Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge. Host was very responsive and helpful."
Stayed April 2025
5/5
"Nice location."
Stayed March 2025
5/5
"The stay was great! Any issues we may have had were addressed asap! Will come back!"
Stayed March 2025
5/5
"We loved our stay for 6 days. It’s close to downtown Gatlinburg but a short drive to Pigeon Forge. We got to explore both areas and enjoyed our stay very much. Cabin is spacious, clean and well equipped with everything you need for your stay."
