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Wear's Valley Mtn Retreat - Pool across the Yard! Awesome Views, Easy Access

Family-friendly holiday home with water park and Hot tub

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Exterior
Makin' Memories in the Mountains
Property grounds
Family Pool with Snack Shack right across yard!
Come enjoy the pool right across yard from the cabin!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

View map
  • Place, Dollywood
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters
  • Place, Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

1

1 King Bed

2

1 King Bed

3

1 King Bed

4

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

3

Toilet · Shower only

4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Wear's Valley Mtn Retreat - Pool across the Yard! Awesome Views, Easy Access

Welcome to Makin’ Memories!!
Close to all the attractions, but in the serenity of peaceful Wear’s Valley
• GSMNP – 5 mins
• Townsend Tubing – 5 mins
• Pigeon Forge & Dollywood – 20 mins
• Gatlinburg – 25 mins

Cozy, beautifully furnished 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath mountain cabin, easily sleeps 8 people! All bedrooms have king size beds and plenty of closet space. You’ll feel relaxed and at home because we’ve provided everything you’ll need to enjoy your stay - fully equipped kitchen, gas grill, linens, etc. Walk across the yard to the community pool and fishing lake, or grab a sandwich at their deli restaurant!

Enjoy the stunning views of the mountains from the covered porch or the large front yard. Relax in the Hot Tub on the porch and take in the mountain sunsets. No treacherous mountain roads to navigate to get to Makin’ Memories, just pull into the long, flat driveway that has parking for up to three vehicles. This is a motorcycle friendly property that is super-easy access.

Come join us at Makin’ Memories Cabin and enjoy the best of the Smoky Mountain lifestyle!

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Traveler must have a conversation with the owner via Vrbo inbox within 24 hours of booking, and reserves the right to cancel any reservation.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sevierville

Located in Wears Valley, a neighbourhood in Sevierville, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cades Cove, while Titanic Museum and Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Show are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Dollywood. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails.
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Sevierville, TN

What's nearby

  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 12 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Dollywood - 27 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters - 30 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park - 38 min drive - 30.4 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Jasper Beer Garden - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Townsend Abbey - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Peaceful Side Social - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pawpaw's Catfish Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Artistic Bean - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Wear's Valley Mtn Retreat - Pool across the Yard! Awesome Views, Easy Access have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Wear's Valley Mtn Retreat - Pool across the Yard! Awesome Views, Easy Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wear's Valley Mtn Retreat - Pool across the Yard! Awesome Views, Easy Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wear's Valley Mtn Retreat - Pool across the Yard! Awesome Views, Easy Access?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wear's Valley Mtn Retreat - Pool across the Yard! Awesome Views, Easy Access located?

This family-friendly Sevierville holiday home is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Next To Heaven and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Metcalf Bottoms and Walker Sisters Place are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 161 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin, communication with the owner was excellent. Easy check in. It was a great cabin to just sit on the awesome porch relax and enjoy family time and the view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very enjoyable stay

As advertised, no conplaints
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Smokey Mountain Magic

Great property, perfect central location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Adam J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed Mtn Retreat

We enjoyed our stay at Mountain Retreat. The cabin was very clean and well kept. The location in the valley was a great change to driving up steep gravel roads to get to a cabin. The lighting on the front and rear porches could be a little brighter and the grill was not as new as explained but those would be my only complaints, and they are not major issues. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

We had a really nice trip at this cabin. Everything is accurate with listing and good communication with owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Front porch Heaven

Front porch sitting-grandsons loved the pool table, lake and swimming pool! Close to everything, gorgeous views! Well stocked kitchen too. Host is great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful and beautiful in a serene and quiet place.

Perfectly serene and beautiful in the country. Will definitely stay there again in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful cabin stay!

The cabin was very clean and beautifully decorated. The back porch overlooks a large greenspace, pool and the Smoky Mountains beyond. We enjoyed several mornings and evenings on the porch in this quiet place. Thankful to have created many good memories in such a beautiful location. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing family vacation

The cabin was amazing and close to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. The coffee shops near by are amazing and the food trucks were so yummy!! We haven’t had a vacation in a long time and it was so peaceful n relaxing at the cabin!! The hot tub was great and so was the pool across the yard!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cabin!

We had an amazing experience at Makin Memories. Joe was very informative and communicated with us throughout our trip to make sure things were going smoothly. The cabin is in a great location with the most beautiful views. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Totally recommend! Beautiful cabin great location

My family couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. The owner was super helpful and quick to respond to questions. The cabin was fully stocked with necessary items. I would absolutely recommend this place and hope to go back in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommend

Everything about this cabin was amazing. From the location to the beautiful furnishings! The cabin had everything you could need for a wonderful relaxing vacation. We will absolutely be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Great Place To Stay

We loved our stay at Mountain Memories. It is a beautiful cabin and is well furnished. We had rain during our stay, but we enjoyed hanging out in the cabin or making the short trips to Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg, about 15 to 20 min to each. We would stay again. Thanks for making your cabin available.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Azeza W.

Gorgeous Cabin

My family had a wonderful time at Making Memories! The cabin was very cozy and had an amazing Mountain View. It was very clean and had everything we needed, including instructions on how to use all the amenities. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Dolly Jolly Family Christmas trip

We took our family to Dollywood for the Christmas festivities. We loved the house. It had enough bedrooms and bathrooms that each family unit had their own space. All needed supplies were provided. It was a lovely environment with lots of bears tucked here and there in the house. The grandkids loved finding them. Lots of games were provided. They got to feed the ducks in the nearby pond. Everything was well lit with a nice driveway to accommodate several cars. It was convenient to all the main attractions but yet tucked away from the hustle and bustle. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain View’s and family time

My family loved our trip to the Makin’ Memories cabin! The cabin was beautiful and had everything we needed for our week stay. The pool was great for the kids and we enjoyed ice cream at the pool in the evenings. We loved the big deck and played a few games of pool. It was easy to get to GSMNP, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Townsend. Joe was very helpful, informative, and responsive to any and all questions! We can’t wait to book another trip!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

DOUGLAS J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location !!!

Everything was perfect. Kitchen was well stocked. Beds are comfy. Hot tub was delightful. Location could not have been better. Close to everything yet still peaceful and quiet. Views are amazing from the front porch. Joe was very helpful and quick to respond to any questions. Parking is ample and flat. Three trucks and four motorcycles and a trailer fit just fine with plenty of room to spare. No giant hills to climb or navigate. As motorcyclist's, it doesn't get any better than this location. 1.5 miles from the Foothills Parkway with a gas station at the off ramp. Looking forward to booking this place for next year. Great experience and would highly recommend. Two thumbs up !!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori Ann H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

This was such a great place to stay! It has a beautiful view looking up into the mountains. It's in a peaceful area in Wears Valley but is easy to get to Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Townsend, and the National Park. Grandma absolutely loved sitting on the porch, rocking and taking in the view. The cabin is beautiful and very clean. Access to the local pool was a great extra. The grill made for some nice evening meals which definitely saved money. The kitchen was wonderfully furnished and had all the dishes & utensils you could possibly need. We enjoyed family time around the fire pit every night. Everything was terrific! The owner, Joe, was very helpful and gave us some great tips for our stay. He even checked in with us to make sure everything was going well. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone. We hope to be able to stay there again. Maybe we'll bring the rest of the family and rent both cabins! Thanks, Joe, for sharing your space with us. It made for a memorable and special vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Crystal R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, cozy house with an incredible view

We stayed here over Christmas and it was exactly what we were looking for. It was close enough to everything we wanted to do but far enough to be able to avoid the tourist traffic. It took a little over 20 minutes to get into Pigeon Forge and about 45-50 for Gatlinburg - the route through the mountains was closed due to icy roads. The town was quaint and the view was breathtaking. The location on the bottom of a road was key. After a small snow, the rest of the road was inaccessible by vehicle and people had to live out of their cars, while trekking up the road by foot or UTV. Many neighboring roads were shut down, so there truly was one way in and one way out. It added to our adventure. The house was mostly as described. Some furniture was different than the pictures and the jacuzzi tub was not working. We had to buy special wood ($25/box) to burn in the fireplace. The master bedroom does not have an in suite bathroom but it's right across the hall, so no big deal. The TVs in the upstairs bedrooms only had one channel. This all didn't impact us much. There were PLENTY of appliances and kitchen supplies to use. There were endless amounts of blankets and I quickly understood why. The temps dropped so cold, it was difficult to keep the house warm, even with the fire going - but it's my understanding this was a problem throughout the houses in the area. The house was equipped with books, games, and DVDs should you get bored - but you won't. Joe was a great host and very easy to communicate with. He was quick to respond or answer the phone for any of our needs. Overall, I'd totally recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judith H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great. All of the beds were very comfortable. Bonus was downstairs bathroom had a great walk in shower.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You can't go wrong staying at Wear's Valley Mountain Retreat! Beautiful cabin with an amazing view of the Smokies from the back deck. The kitchen was well equipped. The cabin was very clean and the bathrooms were well supplied with towels. The kids enjoyed the pool and snack bar. Thanks to Joe for being an excellent host. He offered many tips and recommendations for places to visit in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. We would absolutely stay here again if we were to travel to the area in the future.We loved our first trip to Tennessee!
Our view from the deck.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jason A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were a family of 7, 4 adults and 3 kids(14, 8,and 2) we enjoy the fact it was very easy to get to and from Pigeon Forge. Cabin was very nice and was very roomie. The view was great to wake up to and to end the night with.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Trip Makin' Memories

My Family and I really enjoyed staying a the Makin' Memories cabin, this place is amazing. This was our second trip with the same cabin and the host is so outstanding on making sure we had everything we needed.Makin' Memories is highly recommended by me and my family.Thank you Joe for having us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Makin Memories

We love this property. Joe was amazing for us. Pool is directly across from the cabin which is super convenient if you have kids. Would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a place in Tennessee.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain retreat

Very nice property except television has no local channels. That would help with weather planning.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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Hosted by Joe Podge

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