Escape to Heaven's Backyard, a luxurious Gatlinburg retreat nestled near the soothing sounds of a mountain creek. Unwind in the hot tub, cozy up by one of three fire pits, or enjoy alfresco dining on expansive deck levels perfect for outdoor entertaining.
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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8214 sq m
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DOWNTOWN Cabin on Creek! 1/4 mile to Strip, 3 Decks, Fire Pits, Hot Tub, Gaming!
ABOUT HEAVEN'S CABINS:
Heaven’s Cabins offers 50 luxurious vacation homes in Gatlinburg, TN, known for breathtaking views and exceptional outdoor spaces. With 2 to 9-bedroom options, each property provides top-tier amenities and outstanding service. Named Tennessee’s #1 vacation home provider by U.S. Travel News and backed by over 7,000 online reviews with an incredible 4.98 average score. If “Heaven’s Backyard” isn’t your perfect fit, discover our full collection of stunning, personally owned properties at Heaven’s Cabins to find your ideal getaway.
HEAVEN’S BACKYARD OVERVIEW:
Discover Heaven's Backyard, an extraordinary Gatlinburg retreat just a short stroll from downtown, where the soothing sounds and mesmerizing sights of a mountain creek envelop you in nature’s embrace. This luxurious, modern-meets-rustic cabin boasts three expansive deck levels, perfect for outdoor dining, soaking in the hot tub, or cozying up by the fire pits. Each of the three private bedrooms features a king-size bed, ensuite bathroom, and a cozy fireplace, ensuring ultimate comfort and privacy. The open floor plan invites you to cook up a storm in the fully stocked kitchen, relax in the inviting living room, or gather for a meal with loved ones. Whether you're grilling on the deck or unwinding in the hot tub, this cabin offers an unparalleled blend of modern amenities and rustic charm. The spacious lowest-level deck, closer to the soothing sounds of the water, features outdoor gaming options like foosball and chess for endless entertainment. All of this is within a leisurely walk to downtown Gatlinburg, making Heaven’s Backyard the perfect mountain escape.
HEAVEN’S BACKYARD KEY FEATURES:
● SIZE: 2300 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, accommodates up to 8 guests.
● SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS: 3 king beds, 1 pullout sofa
▬ MAIN LEVEL: • Bedroom 1: King size bed with en-suite bathroom • Pullout Sofa: Queen size pullout sofa in the living room
▬ LOWER LEVEL: • Bedroom 2: King size bed with en-suite bathroom • Bedroom 3: King size bed with en-suite bathroom
● AMENITIES: Hot tub, game room, fully stocked kitchen, gas grill, outdoor seating, fire pits, creek view.
● VIEW: Amazing creek view
● OUTDOOR SPACES: Expansive decks featuring a hot tub, alfresco dining, bar top seating, rocking chairs, outdoor chess, outdoor foosball, a gas grill, and 2 fire pits.
● ENTERTAINMENT: Game elements featuring air hockey table, shuffleboard, indoor & outdoor foosball, an all-in-one arcade game, boss toss, a poker table, and a selection of board games.
● CONNECTIVITY: The cabin is equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi, cable TV with premium movie and sports packages.
● KITCHEN: Stainless steel appliances including dishwasher and granite counter tops, fully stocked with standard essentials plus Keurig, traditional coffee maker, griddle, slow cooker, blender, waffle maker and wine glasses.
● DINING: Indoor dining for 8, plus outdoor dining table for 8.
● LOCATION & PARKING: Walking distance to downtown Gatlinburg, just 0.2 miles from downtown Gatlinburg, 0.5 miles from the Smoky Mountain National Park, and 7 miles from Pigeon Forge. Parking for up to 2 vehicles.
● DISCOUNTS: For stays of 7 nights or longer, an automatic 10% discount is applied. Please note that no additional discounts are available.
● FLOOR PLAN: The final 2 images in the photo gallery feature the cabin’s floor plan.
⁕⁕FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS⁕⁕: (if your question is not answered here, please feel free to email us)
1. What Linens are included? – We provide linens for beds, bath towels, and wash cloths.
2. What household supplies are provided? – We get you started with 1 roll of paper towels, 2 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom, mini dish detergent, dishwasher pods, 1 laundry detergent pod, kitchen trash bags, and travel/hotel size shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, and lotion.
3. What does the kitchen include? –The kitchen is stocked with everything you would expect in a normal kitchen plus a griddle, blender, toaster, waffle iron, slow cooker, various size pots & pans, wine glasses, a Keurig, and a regular coffee pot.
4. Do you provide any baby items? – Yes! We provide a high chair, pack n’ play, and baby gates where stairs apply.
5. Do you provide a grill? – Yes! And it is propane.
6. Do you provide fire wood? – No need, all of our fireplaces are electric or run on gas.
7. Do you allow pets? – No. Under no circumstances do we allow pets.
8. Is the hot tub cleaned after every stay? – Yes! Our hot tub is drained, cleaned, and refilled for every stay.
9. Is there a community club house and pool area? – No, unfortunately there is no club house, but we provide a plethora of games & a hot tub so you won't want to leave.
10. Is the price flexible? - We do NOT offer discounts, nor do we eliminate or reduce any of the fees. However, stays of 7 nights or longer have an automatic discount built in of 10%.
11. When is the second payment due? – 30 Days prior to your stay.
12. When will I get the address and cabin access info? - Address, door code, and driving directions will be sent in a separate email after your final payment is made.
13. What time is check-in and check-out? – You may check in any time after 4pm and you must checkout prior to 10am on the day of your departure.
14. How do cancellations work? - Cancellations or shortened stays that are made more than 60 days prior to the arrival date will be fully refunded. Cancellations or changes that are made within 60 days of the arrival date are non-refundable.
15. Do you provide travel insurance? - If cancellation is a concern, we do recommend the purchase of Cancellation Protection from CSA (this does not go through us).
16. Can I cancel if the weather is bad? – Cancellations due to weather will not be refunded.
17. How is the drive up to the cabin? – It is a (1/4 mile) drive up the mountain from Downtown Gatlinburg. The roads are well maintained and paved.
18. Do I need 4-wheel drive? – Only if snow or ice conditions are present. It’s basically a rule of thumb for all mountain roads in this area, that if ice or snow conditions are present, you should have 4-wheel drive or snow chains.
19. Is this cabin secluded? – There is a direct neighbor on the right side of the cabin.
20. Was this area affected by the 2016 wildfires? – Yes. You may see evidence of trees and properties that were affected by the fires. The photos we have displayed are current and the views are absolutely spectacular!
21. Where can I book? - We only accept bookings and payments on Vrbo and our "Heaven's Cabins" website.
22. What TV package / channels do you provide? – We provide the highest package that our cable provider has. This includes premium movie channels and sports channels, including HBO, Cinemax, Showtime, TMC, Starz, Starz Encore, NFL Redzone, and all the sports Networks.
23. What type of internet to you provide? – We provide unlimited cable internet with Wi-Fi.
24. Do you ever reduce the stated prices – On occasion, if upcoming unsold dates remain, we may reduce prices for those unsold dates. That will already be reflected in the pricing that you see here.
25. Are there any days where Check-in or Check-out is not permitted? - The only 2 days that we do not allow check-in or check-out is Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day.
Property amenities
Ski
Close to skiing
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city centre
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping centre
On a river
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Foosball table
Golf
Kayak
Snow sports gear
Tennis
Water park
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Ice skating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Sledding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water tubing nearby
Winery tours 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)
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 not allowed
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
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
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 area
Located in Gatlinburg, this cabin is in the city centre and on a river. Titanic Museum and Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Gatlinburg SkyPark and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Anakeesta and Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating. Visit our Gatlinburg travel guide
Is DOWNTOWN Cabin on Creek! 1/4 mile to Strip, 3 Decks, Fire Pits, Hot Tub, Gaming! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at DOWNTOWN Cabin on Creek! 1/4 mile to Strip, 3 Decks, Fire Pits, Hot Tub, Gaming!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at DOWNTOWN Cabin on Creek! 1/4 mile to Strip, 3 Decks, Fire Pits, Hot Tub, Gaming!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at DOWNTOWN Cabin on Creek! 1/4 mile to Strip, 3 Decks, Fire Pits, Hot Tub, Gaming!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is DOWNTOWN Cabin on Creek! 1/4 mile to Strip, 3 Decks, Fire Pits, Hot Tub, Gaming! located?
This family-friendly Gatlinburg cabin is located on a river, within a 10-minute walk of Traffic Light #10 and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Gatlinburg Convention Center and Gatlinburg SkyPark are also within 15 minutes.
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DOWNTOWN Cabin on Creek! 1/4 mile to Strip, 3 Decks, Fire Pits, Hot Tub, Gaming! Reviews
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The cabin was absolutely beautiful. We traveled with my grandbaby so the baby gates that were already attached was a super plus. They had everything there for a baby. The location was wonderful. Its right there in town. I would recommend staying here to anyone.
We bring our 2 children and their families for Christmas so that we can spend time together and make memories. This was a great cabin and a great location! We made many memories this year!
This property was absolutely gorgeous! It was so clean and looked just how it was pictured! You’re close enough to town but still far enough away you can’t hear the hustle and bustle of downtown! Perfect for a family getaway!
My whole family was just blown away with this cabin. So clean, so roomy and loved the location. And was so close to the downtown strip. We will definitely return next year.
Would highly recommend this house. We had 2 families with kids and it was the perfect size. We were able to walk downtown which was huge to avoid trying to find parking. We saw bears everyday and loved the view from the back deck. Game room was a huge win with the kids.
Our family had a great stay. We seen some bear. The cabin is beautiful. Everything is very clean and organized. 5 stars for sure. Only thing was the parking very tight and small.
We had an amazing time at this cabin! The cabin looked exactly as the pictures, if not better. Bonus points also because they had literally everything you could use to cook with! Most places we stay only offer basic utensils and dinnerware. They had many, many things to use in the kitchen which is a plus when you have a big family and try to save money where you can. It truly was perfect and close to everything on the parkway. We are already planning our next trip to Gatlinburg and will definitely stay with Heaven’s Cabins!
If you're looking for cleanliness, comfort, convenience and privacy....this is the place. We stayed one week and had a great experience. There's one house beside this home, but we never heard or saw the owners. The house is up in the hills just off the Parkway in Gatlinburg, about 3 minutes to the Parkway and National Park entrance.
WONDERFUL AND BEAUTIFUL , EXTREMELY CLEAN HOME. VERY COZY, WITH A KITCHEN FULL OF EVERYTHING YOU WILL NEED..WE FOUND THIS HOME TO HAVE EASY, QUICK ACCESS TO PARKWAY. DEFINITLY WILL RETURN!
Cabin is fabulous. Location is very easy to navigate. Only issue is parking. Cannot get 3 large vehicles in the driveway. We only had 2 so was not an issue for us. We will stay again.
We had a wonderful time. The cabin was just like the photos and was very clean. Everyone loved the game room and the decks. We had 3 adult couples and each couple had their own private king suite. The cabin is secluded enough that we never saw other people close to our cabin, but it’s only a 1-minute drive down to the stores and restaurants in Gatlinburg which was real convenient. We occasionally saw bears in the woods and near the house next door. We really enjoyed our stay.
Our family had a great time at Heaven’s Backyard! The cabin is large and open, well stocked with everything you need, and clean. Our kids had a blast with the game room and playing outside on the decks. The adults also enjoyed the hot tub. This cabin has a perfect location because you are away from the crowded strip but close enough to walk to all the restaurants and attractions there when you want to. Additionally, although we were concerned about the drive up to the cabin based on other reviews, it is not bad at all. There is a slight incline and the road winds as you go up, but nothing of concern and totally expected since you are in the mountains. The house is extremely organized, and everything is labeled and directions posted for the hot tub etc, making it extremely easy to enjoy this cabin.
My family of four plus one set of grandparents had an incredible time in Gatlinburg to end our summer vacation. This home was in a great location - felt like we were somewhat away from the busy streets of Gatlinburg, yet in reality we were a 20 second drive to the main strip! This was great, as it allowed family members to head “into town” with little stress other than parking during peak summer season.
The house itself was great!
- clean and new
- fantastic bedrooms with plenty of space
- a great living room/kitchen/dining area to gather
- plenty of entertainment options for all ages
- incredible outdoor deck spaces (3)
- solid views considering you are in town
- plenty of kitchen items to cook at home
Overall, we enjoyed our stay and the folks ar Heavens Cabins provided us with an amazing property to relax when we weren’t out and about exploring. The booking process was informative, easy and uneventful - exactly what every customer would expect for a best in class experience. We will definitely use Heavens Cabins again when we return to the area!
We had a wonderful weeklong vacation here! We were thrilled to see a mama bear and her cubs near the creek. The home is beautiful inside and out (including the three decks). Beds were comfortable and bathrooms and kitchen were super clean. We enjoyed the hot tub, game room and both outdoor gas fire tables. We didn’t use it but the gas fireplace in the living room would’ve been awesome in the winter. The cabinets and drawers were labeled which made finding things so much easier. The closets are small and drawers are limited but we brought our own (slim) hangers which really helped. We didn’t risk the walk to downtown since the road is so narrow and steep but it really is close enough that you could. We saw some young people doing it. Check in & out was a breeze and communication with owner was easy. We hated to leave!
Everything about this property was amazing! It was so clean and well cared for that we felt like we were the only one who had ever been there. There was no evidence of prior visitors at all. All of the previous reviews of the property were 100% accurate. Very close to town yet secluded. Parking is tight but manageable. All ages enjoyed the game room! And the 2 outside fire pits were a wonderful place for the family to gather. The kitchen was very well equipped, and we are a family who cooks! If I had to find a criticism it would probably be that the TVs were a little complicated for us to use because we’re not used to cable boxes anymore lol. I think it would be best to just keep the smart TVs and lose the cable boxes. We couldn’t figure out which clicker did what half the time… But I will say, the clickers were labeled! So it’s probably just us being clueless. we didn’t want to leave. Also It’s far more spacious than the pictures make it seem. Lots of space to spread out and we were a large group.
I cannot say enough wonderful things about this property. It is exactly as pictured. The bedrooms are spacious and beautiful. Everything seems to be made of great quality.
It has a game console with the old games...Pac Man, Space Invaders, and Donkey Kong to name few. And there was even a game table with sand...???
The top level has one bathroom and it is in the bedroom. The second level has two bathrooms. One of those bedroom's bathroom has two doors (one going into the bedroom and the other going out to the game room).
Then there is the wildlife. We wanted to see a bear. We saw a bear, a coyote, and even some chipmunks (FL does not have chipmunks)!
Our bear story...One night my friend heard some banging. She said it sounded like a bear trying to get into the metal bear-proof trash enclosure. We didn't think anything of it. A day or so later an alarm goes off on the second level. We contact the given number and they say it is the sump pump alarm and they will send someone out. Quickly, someone came out and found the issue. The sump pump line was torn apart! My friend had heard a bear tearing into the sump pump line! We were told to not worry, they would have it fixed shortly. And it was! The transaction was efficient and professional with no impact to our vacation...except we now have a bear story.
If you are hesitant about renting, don't be. This is, clearly, a professional company managing a property; not someone renting out their house. You will not be disappointed...unless you want one of their coffee mugs (they would not sell one to me).
Bottom line: If Heaven's Cabins were country-wide, I would never stay anywhere else on vacation.