Nestled in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, Gatlin Cove Retreat is a cozy yet elegant pet-friendly cabin offering a relaxing break. Enjoy modern comforts like two decks with forest views, an electric fireplace, and flat-screen Roku TVs. Unwind in the hot tub or game room and explore local attractions within 3 miles to downtown Gatlinburg.
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1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 8130 sq m
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Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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Gatlin Cove Retreat! Pet Friendly cabin w/ HotTub & Game Room!
Gatlin Cove Retreat is a recently renovated cabin, located in the coveted Gatlinburg Falls Resort. Nestled in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, this cozy yet elegant pet-friendly cabin has all the amenities you need for a relaxing break, including all the comforts of home plus a hot tub, game room, greenery views & proximity to all the local attractions.
3 miles to downtown Gatlinburg 3.5 miles to Smoky Mtn Ntl Park entrance 6.2 miles to Ober Gatlinburg 10 miles to Dollywood
KEY FEATURES: ☀ 1 large bedroom; 1 King bed ☀ 1 large bedroom/game-room combo; 1 King bed, 2 twin beds (twin daybed with trundle) ☀ Living room with 1 Queen sofa bed with memory foam mattress ☀ 2 full bathrooms; walk-in shower and tub/shower combo ☀ Fully-furnished kitchen with stainless steel appliances ☀ Two decks (on each level); forest views, electric fireplace, and flat-screen Roku TVs ☀ Hot tub on the back deck ☀ Pet friendly! ☀ Washer and dryer in unit
☆☆ THE SPACE ☆☆
The Gatlin Cove Retreat is the perfect space to relax and rest or enjoy a getaway with friends and family. The cabin is spacious, with all the modern comforts and amenities you will need to make it feel like a home away from home. It has two indoor electric fireplaces, a hot tub with mountain views, a fully equipped kitchen, and a great selection of board games, arcade games, a pool table and a Foosball table to keep the whole family occupied.
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENT 🛏 Bedroom 1: King en-suite with full bathroom (sleeps 2) - Main level 🛏 Loft : King bed and twin day bed with trundle en-suite with full bathroom with tub and walk in shower (sleeps 4) - Upper level 🛏 Living Room: Queen pull-out sofa bed adjoining the bathroom attached to bedroom 1 (sleeps 2) - Main level
KITCHEN AND DINING ✔ Make yourself at home and please utilize all the kitchen appliances (stove with oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge) to fix yourself a hearty meal. ✔ All types of cookware and utensils, including insta-pot, kettle, toaster, dinnerware, and utensils, are thoughtfully provided to ensure you’re well prepared ahead for any recipes. ✔ Start your morning with a fresh brew from our Keurig or drip coffee maker (K-Cup pods, ground coffee, sugar, creamer, and tea provided). ✔ Spacious dining table seats 6 comfortably, additional high-chair provided for the little one that tags along.
AMENITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT ✔ Keep your packing light as we provide paper towels, dish soap, dishwasher pods, trash bags, toilet paper, hand soap, laundry pods, and many more essential toiletries. ✔ Staying for a couple of days and need to keep your clothes fresh? Help yourself to our in-unit washer and dryer and iron and ironing board, all available for your convenience. ✔ Fresh bath and bed linens are provided, including hot tub towels! Staying in? Start up a board game or battle it out on a game of Foosball or pool!
***Kid friendly: Got kids? We do too! Child-friendly items (pack and play, high chair, plastic plates, and utensils, etc.) have been provided. Note that while the property is kid friendly it is not necessarily child-proof.
***Pet friendly: Dogs are subject to host approval and require a $150 pet fee per pet to cover additional cleaning costs. Dogs must be house trained and clean. Dogs are not allowed in the hot tub, on the beds or on other furniture and must be crated if left alone in the house.
***You will likely see and hear critters
***Bugs (ants, millipedes, bees, and other insects) may be present even inside the cabin. Our cabin is professionally treated by a licensed pest control company on a monthly basis. Being in the heart of the national park can create its challenges with insects. We do not allow refunds for the presence of these type of insects so please consider that as you decide if this property is right for you.
***Bears frequent the area and they are dangerous.
***The hot tub is a great place to relax. Children must be supervised by an adult while using the hot tub. Pets are NOT allowed in the hot tub. Use the hot tub AT YOUR OWN RISK!
Free parking available on the premises. We have enabled key-less check in with a key pad on the door. Access codes will be sent to you a few days prior to your arrival.
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Other things to note:
WINTER DRIVING Please be mindful that you are renting a cabin in the mountains and use caution when driving in the winter. The roads leading up to this cabin are relatively flat and not curvy. These are city roads, so we cannot guarantee any road surface conditions. No changes or refunds are given due to fear of heights or roads.
We cannot control the weather and no refunds will be given due to weather conditions, so we recommend the purchase of Travel Insurance for all planned vacations. Travel Insurance will protect your Investment in the event of a weather event that would make roads impassable to vehicles.
NOTE: Please be aware that while we ensure that all furniture is well-maintained, it's important to use it responsibly and carefully to prevent any accidents. We advise you to take a moment upon arrival to familiarize yourself with the space and use all items as intended.
Please note that as per our house rules and VRBO's policy, the host is not responsible for any injuries incurred at the property. Your safety is important to us, so if you notice any potential safety issues upon check-in, please inform us immediately so we can address them.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
Internet
Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Day bed
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
4 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a village
In the city centre
In the mountains
On a lake
On a river
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Foosball table
Gym
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Theme park nearby
Wildlife walks 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
Rules
Pets are not allowed on beds or furniture and must be crated when left unattended.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
4 total pets
Note from host: Only dogs allowed. There is a $150 fee per pet.
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, a first aid kit 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 Anakeesta and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Gatlinburg SkyPark and Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing. Visit our Gatlinburg travel guide
Does Gatlin Cove Retreat! Pet Friendly cabin w/ HotTub & Game Room! have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Gatlin Cove Retreat! Pet Friendly cabin w/ HotTub & Game Room! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total).
How much is parking at Gatlin Cove Retreat! Pet Friendly cabin w/ HotTub & Game Room!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Gatlin Cove Retreat! Pet Friendly cabin w/ HotTub & Game Room!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Gatlin Cove Retreat! Pet Friendly cabin w/ HotTub & Game Room!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Gatlin Cove Retreat! Pet Friendly cabin w/ HotTub & Game Room! located?
This family-friendly Gatlinburg cabin is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Hillbilly Golf and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Anakeesta and Gatlinburg SkyPark are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Gatlin Cove Retreat! Pet Friendly cabin w/ HotTub & Game Room! Reviews
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The location was great. The cabin is very clean and nicely decorated and well stocked. Communication with host was fast and easy. We had an awesome time and will definitely be back.
Everything was wonderful from the cabin itself to the communication with owners! Cabin was very clean with all the details included.. dish tabs, toilet paper, laundry detergent, plenty of pillows and clean linens, pots and pans, cooking spray, k cups/creamer, trash bags, shampoo/body wash and even q tips! Cabin was so nicely decorated. Kids enjoyed the upstairs immensely! Wonderful location just a 5 minute drive to downtown Gatlinburg!
The cabin was perfect for our family of four. I will say gatlinburg is a very busy town. The nice part about the cabin is that there was plenty to do when we wanted to get away from the crowds in town and relax as a family. The host communicated quickly and the arrival process was easy.
My family went to Gatlinburg for my daughter and husband birthday week. This place was amazing and dog friendly, we were super close to downtown and the Alamo Steakhouse was amazing, Anakeesta was beautiful and ALL the wineries were cool. And somewhere to come back to and unwind. The game room was the star and the hot tub to follow. The laundry was a genius idea. This trip was a 10/10 my family would recommend. We will be back next Year.
Alexis C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
ariana
7 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place was absolutely beautiful. It had enough for my family of 7. The house has a cozy atmosphere with log everything, our own personal hot tub on the deck, lots of space, clean bathrooms and rooms. Kitchen had all the utensils and dishes you need. Everything was stocked we didn’t have to bring anything for the house. Hot tub comes with beach towels. Only problem we had was the upstairs beds were dusty with what looked like dog hair and did not smell clean (detergent) like everything else. However, when we reached out to the host she helped us fix this problem IMMEDIATELY and was very cooperative.
This was by far the best place I have stayed with my kids. Easy to find. Location was perfect to the distant to town, but still felt secluded enough. My kids range from 8 to 14 and they were already talking about coming back and staying more at the cabin next time than going out so much. We will definitely be booking this one again. Communication was great! Another thing is I always bring my own makeup towels to remove my makeup so I don’t mess up the owner’s towels, but they already had them there. That was a nice little touch. It also had everything for a family with smaller children, which was amazing to see. Thank you again for such a great experience.
We were in Gatlinburg for my son's basketball tournament at Rocky Top Sports World. The cabin's location was perfect, less than 10 min drive to Rocky Top Sports and all the restaurants/attractions, etc; but also felt so far away with plenty of privacy and beautiful scenery in the area.
The check in/check out process went very smoothly and communication with property owners was helpful when we had questions during our stay.
The cabin was decorated very nicely, every detail was covered. The cabin was very clean and well maintained. The cabin was very spacious, plenty of room for my family of 7. My teenage boys loved the loft area, with a pool table, arcade, foosball. Also having the high porch and bathroom upstairs they had their own space which they absolutely loved. We were content being at the cabin and just enjoying our time together there. The hot tub was also wonderful spot to wind down after long days.
We loved our stay there and definitely recommend this cabin. We hope to be back soon!
We had a wonderful stay. The house is as it appears, clean and well appointed.
Jeniece G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carl
11 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property is beautiful and very family friendly, perfect location 5minutes from Gatlinburg or pigeon forge, highly recommend and also has an amazing host. Will definitely be bringing the family back. Beautiful getaway
The property was perfect for our family of four. It was clean and spacious. We enjoyed the game area in the upstairs loft and the kids loved that they had their own space up there.The location was great for all activities, it’s just a short drive to downtown gatlinburg.The host was very responsive and easy to communicate with.
The cabin was one of the best parts of our stay in Gatlinburg! We were there for a week for my daughters national dance competition and the cabin was in a great location, close drive to town but still secluded enough we saw bears regularly (they never bothered us). The cabin was beautiful and my kids loved having the upstairs game room as their own hangout. Communication with the owners was seamless, quick response and very accommodating, they truly want you have the best experience. Will definitely book again if we’re back in Gatlinburg!
We had such a great time staying in this cabin. The only situation we found was the dog having no grass right outside the house. We just went down the road to a small patch of grass. Cabin was so well stocked and clean.
We thoroughly enjoyed the place! It was just what we were expecting. No bad surprises here. As close to Gatlinburg as you really want to be. Saw a couple wild Bears too! Very exciting! Also so close to the Smoky Mountain National park! Awesome experience for us city folk!
Gatlin Cove was a wonderful home away from home while in Gatlinburg! We came for a lacrosse tournament and stayed a couple days to take in what the area had to offer. The location is perfect! Minutes to downtown Gatlinburg, close to Pigeon Forge, lots of options for attractions and food nearby. We needed to contact the host a couple times with something for the cabin and their response time and urgency to the matters was unbelievable. Our kids LOVED the game area upstairs and it provided fantastic entertainment when we were at the cabin. The property is also pet friendly which allowed us to enjoy our vacation with our furbaby right there with us. Definitely book your stay here - it’s fully stocked, warm welcome, cozy in the mountains cabin, that you won’t regret!
We enjoyed our stay immensely- we had a lot of fun activities planned but could have spent the entire trip in the house. Everything was immaculate from the moment you walked in the door you could see extra touches showing just how much thought they had put into hosting. A guest book on the entry table, labeled light switches, a kitchen with a coffee pot and Keurig, clean dishes and glassware. The bedroom was cozy and we loved the fire places. The hot tub was relaxing after a day filled with hiking and we thoroughly enjoyed the pool table. The review required me to rate the pool but we did not use it so I can’t speak to that. Beyond that they left us a nice bottle of wine, had a custom welcome sign, snacks, etc. anything you could need was there.
We came for our 2 year anniversary and a family vacation all rolled into one. The owners have successfully created a space where everyone got what they needed and made a house a home for anyone coming to visit. We never saw our kids they were playing in the loft, we got time to be in the hot tub, time to relax time ti play. Another thing that was amazing and unique to other properties we have stayed at is how well stocked the home is. We didn’t want or need for anything it was a time and money saver. The owners made it personal for us and kept in contact making sure it was to our liking. I appreciate the time we spent at their cabin, a home away from home-you will not regret staying here
I've never been more excited to write a review because this cabin deserves all the stars. From the moment we pulled up and opened the door, the pictures don't do it any justice as this cabin is beautiful. It is fully loaded of everything you could ever need and all the tiny details in the home are so well put together it just makes it that much better.
So many bath towels, beds were super comfy, a fully loaded kitchen that came equipped with all the necessitys.
As far as the dog friendly aspect, it very much is, just not so much grass at our specific cabin so you had to go for a short walk around the bend for the dog to use the bathroom but we didn't mind!
Check out process was amazing as they didn't require a whole lot from us leaving however we disposed of the trash and got the dirty towels together just to make thier jobs a little easier.
We came down for the weekend for my daughter's 9th birthday and she didn't want to leave. We loved our stay and would definitely recommend if you're looking to stay!