Welcome to "The Vinson," where breathtaking mountain views meet endless entertainment, cozy comforts, and the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure in the heart of the Smoky Mountains. Perched in the outskirts of downtown Gatlinburg, our charming 1BD+Loft retreat (sleeps 4) boasts relaxing views from its spacious decks, providing a peaceful mountain escape while keeping you close to all the action. ★Bubbling Hot Tub ★Theater/Game Room ★Gaming Consoles ★Multiple Fireplaces ★Close to TOWN!
“The Vinson” is a cozy yet entertainment-packed 1BD+loft cabin nestled just in the outskirts of downtown Gatlinburg, offering the perfect blend of relaxation and excitement. Our floorplan is ideal for both couples and small families alike and is the perfect get-a-way. So, pack your bags – because the mountains are calling!
✔ 1BD+Loft and 2 Bath Cabin ✔ Bubbling Hot Tub ✔ Theater/Game Room ✔ Gaming Consoles ✔ Pool Table and Basketball Shooting Game ✔ Multiple Fireplaces ✔ Park-style BBQ Grill ✔ 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★ Upon entering, the open-concept living room welcomes you with warm wood accents, comfortable seating, and a cozy propane fireplace that sets the perfect mood for a relaxing evening. Adjacent to the living area, the fully equipped kitchen offers everything needed to prepare meals, from quick breakfasts to home-cooked dinners, with a chic dining table for casual dining and easy conversation. For those who love entertainment, The Vinson truly shines. The loft serves as a cozy retreat with a 42" Vizio TV and a Sega Genesis console. Downstairs, find the theater and game room with a massive 75" Samsung Smart TV, paired with an Xbox One, a pool table, and a basketball game, offering a cinematic escape for movie nights or gaming marathons. Free WiFi is also available throughout the property.
★ SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS ★ ✔ Bedroom #1 (Main Level): Relaxing Bedroom with a King Bed and Flat-screen TV; Attached Full Bathroom with a Jacuzzi Tub ✔ Loft: Inviting Queen Bed, Flat-screen TV, and attached Full Bathroom with Stand Up Shower
★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.
★ENTERTAINMENT★ The entertainment experience starts in the loft, where a 42" Vizio TV with a Roku box gives you access to all your favorite streaming services. For a touch of nostalgia, the Sega Genesis console is loaded with classic games. Downstairs, the real action begins in the theater and game room. A massive 75" Samsung Smart TV with surround sound creates an immersive movie-watching experience, bringing films, sports, and gaming to life. The XBOX One is ready for gamers who want to jump into their favorite titles, while the pool table and basketball shooting game provide hours of friendly competition. For those who prefer a more laid-back way to unwind, step outside to the main level back deck and enjoy the bubbling hot tub. With relaxing views of downtown Gatlinburg, it’s the perfect place to soak, relax, and take in the scenery after a long day of adventures. Beyond the cabin, The Vinson's prime location just on the outskirts of downtown Gatlinburg means you're only minutes away from even more entertainment.
★ GENERAL★ Complimentary starter toiletries, linens/towels, free WiFi, air conditioning 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.
★PARKING★ Free parking for 2-3 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:
★ OUTDOOR RECREATION ★ ✔ Anakeesta (3.7 miles) ✔ Ober Gatlinburg (0.7 miles) ✔ CLIMB Works Smoky Mountains - Zipline Tour (17.0 miles) ✔ Bent Creek Golf Course (17.5 miles) ✔ Mt. Le Conte (12.1 miles) ✔ Clingmans Dome (24.6 miles)
★ FAMILY FUN ★ ✔ Ripley's Believe It or Not! (3.2 miles) ✔ The Island in Pigeon Forge (11.2 miles) ✔ Dollywood (11.8 miles) ✔ Titanic Museum (12.5 miles) ✔ WonderWorks (12.9 miles) ✔ Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster (12.7 miles)
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"The Vinson was the perfect place for our stay. It was close to the Smoky Mountains and walkable to the Gatlinburg strip. The kitchen had everything we needed for cooking. Unfortunately, we never got a chance to enjoy the hot tub because the cover was out of service."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Alexis, Thank you for the great review. I’m glad The Vinson was the perfect place for your stay, convenient to the Smoky Mountains and walkable to the Gatlinburg strip, and that the kitchen had everything you needed. I’m sorry you weren’t able to enjoy the hot tub because the cover was out of service — we’ll have maintenance inspect and repair or replace the cover so it’s available for future guests. We’d love to host you again next time you’re in the area. Safe travels,
Avada Properties
Stayed August 2026
5/5
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Stayed August 2026
5/5
"Not sure how it was possible but EVEN BETTER than advertised!! Such a great location with phenomenal amenities. Hosts were extremely responsive and proactive throughout the entire process. We loved our stay and will certainly be back. Even got to see bears on two separate occasions!!"
Stayed July 2026
5/5
"Great cabin with everything you need plus pool table and media room! Loved the location, close to town but not “in” town. Enjoyable and memorable stay! Would recommend if you a looking for a fun vacation spot!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Melody,<br/>Thank you for the great review. I’m glad The Vinson had everything you needed and that you enjoyed the pool table and media room. Happy to hear the location worked well being close to town without being right in it, and that your stay was enjoyable and memorable. Thanks for the recommendation!<br/>We’d love to host you again next time you’re in the area.<br/>Safe travels, <br/>Avada Properties
Stayed July 2026
5/5
"We enjoyed our stay, the cabin was tucked away up a mountainside but close enough to everything. Highly recommend!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Bethany, <br/>Thank you for the great review. I’m glad The Vinson was tucked away up the mountainside yet close enough to everything you needed. We appreciate the recommendation and would love to host you again next time you’re in the area. <br/>Safe travels, <br/>Avada Properties
Stayed July 2026
5/5
"The cabin was great. It was very clean and comfortable. My wife and I really enjoyed it. Definitely interested in using the cabin the next time we're in the area."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Larry,<br>Thank you for the great review. I’m glad The Vinson was clean and comfortable and that you and your wife enjoyed it. We’d love to host you again next time you’re in the area.<br>Safe travels,<br>Avada Properties
Stayed July 2026
5/5
"Awesome place to stay ! everything is exactly how they describe it. plenty of room, close to town and, CLEAN !"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Cody,<br/>Thank you for the great review. I’m glad The Vinson was exactly as described, had plenty of room, was close to town, and was clean. We’d love to host you again next time you’re in the area.<br/>Safe travels,<br/>Avada Properties
Stayed July 2026
5/5
"We absolutely loved this cabin and location! The host was very responsive and super helpful. Would definitely stay here again."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for the wonderful review of The Vinson! Glad you loved the cabin and location, and that our team was responsive and helpful. We’d be happy to host you again.
Stayed May 2026
5/5
"Perfect stay, highly recommend!"
Stayed April 2026
5/5
"we had a great 4 night stay at this cabin! it is in a fantastic location and only about 5 minutes from the gatlinburg strip via car. it is up an elevated road which was very peaceful after an action packed day. the cabin itself is super cute inside. it was clean and the beds were very comfy! this cabin is on the same road that anakeesta workers take up so be cautious as there is a decent amount of workers going up and down the hill, but it definitely was not an issue for us! the wood carving place at the end of the road is extremely cool. we had a great time and will definitely return back!"
Stayed March 2026
5/5
"Cute cabin. Comfy and the game room and hot tub were fun!"
Stayed March 2026
5/5
"Beautiful cabin with a great location walkable to downtown Gatlinburg. Large and spacious, we loved the back deck and the game room downstairs! Also very convenient that it came with a washer, dryer and dishwasher as well as a kitchen stocked with the essentials for cooking!"
Stayed March 2026
5/5
"Nice quiet place to stay near the smokey mountains. Cool hot tub!"
Stayed March 2026
5/5
"We had a wonderful visit to this cabin. Everything was in great working order. Quick response to any questions we had. The place was very comfortable and clean. We will definitely return in the future!"
Stayed March 2026
5/5
"Had an amazing weekend at “The Vinson” in Gatlinburg. Justin was very responsive leading up to the weekend and throughout our stay. Place was as advertised. The kitchen included everything we needed. We definitely enjoyed the theater room and hottub the most! The views from the balcony were amazing. Thanks for having such a beautiful rental!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
We loved having you, and I’m so happy to hear the stay was 'amazing!' 'It's great to know you made the most of the theater room and enjoyed those mountain views from the balcony. Thanks for being such a great guest, and you're welcome back to The Vinson anytime
Stayed February 2026
5/5
"This was a great place. It was clean and cozy. Like the night view from back porch. Not far from Gatlinburg. Good parking.The road was busy in the morning with dump trucks and heavy equipment. That is the only negative I have. The owners were very quick to respond to anything we needed. We enjoyed our stay."
Stayed February 2026
5/5
"Nice place, enjoyed our weekend"
Stayed January 2026
5/5
"Cabin was very clean. My kids really enjoyed the game room. It was in a great location! Would definitely recommend!"
Stayed January 2026
5/5
"Our stay in Justin’s cabin was top notch. Justin was very helpful from the time we booked, until the time we checked out. Answered all our questions quickly and gave clear instructions on house rules, entry, exit, and how to pick up when we left. Very spacious. Pictures don’t do it justice with how much room you actually have. Super clean when we arrived. Beautiful views from the hot tub. Loved the theater/game room. Will definitely book with Justin again in the near future."
Stayed December 2025
5/5
"The cabin was wonderful, well stocked with kitchen cooking items-clean and neat. We enjoyed playing pool and checkers and the recliners in the sectional were so relaxing. I also appreciate the host welcome messages and prompt responses when contacted. The view from the balcony at night was amazing. Looks bed the hot tub and jacuzzi tub as well. So glad we chose this cabin for our 3rd anniversary."
Stayed December 2025
5/5
"Great place to stay in Gatlinburg. Minutes from downtown. Justin was very responsive and quick to answer questions. Would highly recommend"
Stayed November 2025
5/5
"My family and I stayed at this house for Thanksgiving and we had a great time! The host is super friendly and great with instructions and quick replies. The house is located in a GREAT area. Not even 10 minutes from the down town area which is full of fun places to eat, visit, and walk around. The house was very clean but what stood out the most to my family was the pool table. My daughters had a blast playing every single night. It was definitely their favorite part of the entire trip. I definitely recommend staying here because everything was great and I genuinely have no complaints. 10/10"
Stayed November 2025
5/5
"The cabin was incredible, the location was perfect, just minutes from all the attractions. It wasn't goodbye, it's see you soon!"
Stayed November 2025
5/5
"Such a beautiful cabin get away! Location was perfect- we were able to walk down to the strip in about 15 minutes to avoid parking costs. There is a pretty steep hill leading from the house. The views were great. We loved the fire place. The hot tub was very nice for a relaxing night also! We really enjoyed our stay!"
Stayed November 2025
5/5
"Great location , place was cozy as advertised will come again thanks .."
Stayed October 2025
5/5
"Cabin was very clean and the location is amazing. It’s just far enough out of town to be peaceful, yet only a few minute drive to whatever activity you want to do. Kids loved the bedroom loft."
Stayed October 2025
5/5
"Beautiful cabin close to the main strip with so many things close by. Great for small amount of people."
Stayed October 2025
5/5
"We enjoyed our stay!"
Stayed September 2025
5/5
"We came up for a long weekend and we highly enjoyed ourselves at Justin’s place! It was very clean and just as described!"
Stayed September 2025
5/5
"We had a wonderful stay at the cabin! The cabin was everything we needed inside and out! Even got a bear visitor when grilling out, he went on his way and didn’t bother us. Perfect place to stay if you don’t mind walking into town. 15min walk to brewery!"
Stayed August 2025
5/5
"Great guy great place!"
Stayed August 2025
5/5
"Cute, clean cabin with plenty of room. Amenities were great for our family. The host was very helpful and quick to reply. We will definitely be back!"
Stayed August 2025
5/5
"This cabin was amazing! Great location as it is only like 3 blocks off the main road, but the cabin is so high up and in the trees, it feels like you are legit in the middle of the mountaints. Cabin was super spacious with 3 levels. Hot tub was awesome. Cabin was very clean. And the property owners were extremely helpful and very quick with responding. Would HIGHLY reccomend."
Stayed August 2025
5/5
"We had a wonderful time! We saw a bear a couple days while we were there. We were able to walk to Gatlinburg. It was about a fifteen minutes walk. There is a hill to walk back up but we didn't mind. My son loved playing pool and the movie room was great on our last day when we were tired and just wanted to relax!"
Stayed July 2025
5/5
"Justin’s Airbnb was exactly as described. It’s was comfortable and cozy. We had everything needed to cook all of our meals which was so nice! The beds were very comfortable and the views were amazing! We saw 3 bears while there, which was an added bonus! It was perfect for our stay!"
Stayed July 2025
5/5
"Was good!"
Stayed July 2025
5/5
"The cabin was great, everything as described. We did have a little problem opening the door with the code but called and got assistance right away. We loved the proximity to downtown Gatlinburg but it was secluded above the main drag as well. Lots of trucks going by up the hill but we didn’t mind in case we needed any assistance. Very peaceful deck area, surprised to see the 2nd lower deck. Basement game area was great, would have been fun with another couple. We did see a bear almost every day which was exciting for us but we never felt threatened, we just kept our distance and he moseyed along. We actually looked forward to seeing him everyday. Our grand son enjoyed seeing the videos. We would definitely stay there again."
Stayed July 2025
5/5
"The cabin was great, quiet but yet close to everything we wanted to do. Cabin was as described."
Stayed June 2025
5/5
"The Cabin was great. Location is perfect, scenic view is great and close to the town if you want to eat out and stroll. Also the cabin is clean and equipped with cooking ware and utensils if you want to cook. We had a wonderful time and stay. I highly recommend this Cabin. Justin also was easy to be reached and responded promptly with our text/ email. He is a great host."
Stayed June 2025
5/5
"We had a wonderful stay! Would recommend to anyone looking for a place near the downtown area but also seeking some privacy away from the crowd. Everything was as advertised and the place was very clean. My only caution would be to make sure you clear your vehicle (and make sure to lock it) of any food! (including MRE’s in backpacks) We walked outside to a family of 3 bears inside of my car enjoying all of my MRE’s in my backpacking bag. While black bear are not typically aggressive towards humans, they certainly love our food and Gatlinburg is their home too! 5 stars from us!"
Stayed June 2025
5/5
"The Vinson cabin was beautiful, a little higher up the mountain than we anticipated but it was quiet and very close to all the attractions we wanted to do. Justin was an amazing host and even though we only had one little issue beyond anyone's control everything was amazing.. We even had a cute visitor that made my littlest day. Definitely recommend this cabin!"
Stayed June 2025
5/5
"Love this house in the mountain - We loved this house. The view was amazing and we even saw a little black bear up the hill. It was so close to everything we wanted to do too."
Stayed May 2025
5/5
"Close to everything downtown, and still seems like it’s in its own lil space. Very nice cabin, would definitely stay again"