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June Dates OPEN! Play in creek! Birds, ducks, close to Pigeon Forge

June Dates OPEN! Play in creek! Birds, ducks, close to Pigeon Forge

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Relax with your sweetheart
We have kept as much of the original 1930's farmhouse's character intact.
The special surprise is the cozy comfort of being so close to the creek.
Property grounds
Enjoy the porch peace with firepit to take the chill off early mornings.

Overview of June Dates OPEN! Play in creek! Birds, ducks, close to Pigeon Forge

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

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Sevierville, TN
  • Popular LocationSmoky Mountain Alpine Coaster5 min drive
  • Popular LocationTitanic Museum9 min drive
  • Popular LocationIsland at Pigeon Forge9 min drive
  • AirportKnoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)54 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Back Bedroom

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

2nd Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

June Dates OPEN! Play in creek! Birds, ducks, close to Pigeon Forge

Cottage by the Creek is an original 1930’s renovated farmhouse on Walden's Creek with our back porch only feet from it. The pictures are accurate in scale. The roads are flat and easy particularly in winter - no getting snowed in! It is private, peaceful and plenty of wildlife comes by early in the morning for a drink. The ducks come twice a day like clockwork. If you are up early, you may see the turkey family come by or "Granddaddy Long Legs", our resident blue heron. No matter the time of day, the birds are everywhere and we have feeders out for them for you to enjoy bird watching!

The creek is shallow enough to wade, explore and hunt for crawdads and small fish and you can relax to the sound of a babbling brook right outside the back door. Yes, you can try to fish it in the deeper pools! We are pet friendly so bring your dog to enjoy the creek as much as you will. Of course, nighttime is beautiful with the firepit and the view of the stars; for those who love to camp, you will feel like you are camping under the stars in the woods...but your comfortable bed is just inside!

The home itself is a farmhouse that was located years ago to this property and we have completely renovated it. It is cozy and as peaceful inside as it is outside. We have added large windows across the back to be able to see the view from both the back bedroom and the living/dining area. It feels like you are entering a secret cottage tucked away in the trees and yet, you are only minutes from Pigeon Forge at the Wears Valley/Parkway intersection. It could not be more convenient to the activities in the area. For example, the popular Island and Ferris wheel in Pigeon Forge is just 10 minutes from the home and the pool membership we have for guests at Honeysuckle Resort is just 10 minutes to the south in Wears Valley.

The cottage is all one level so no stairs to deal with and we have a yard for the kids to play in. One important rule for the creek is nothing can be removed from the creek such as rocks, wildlife, etc. This area is protected by the National Forest Reserve.

As a 2024 update, we have updated the couch and have added two comfy chairs that rock and swivel to the living room - pictures coming. We have a reverse osmosis water machine under the kitchen sink, so you have filtered water. The coffee pot will take both K-cups and regular coffee and we stock coffee and some tea there along with many spices for cooking in when you want to. For the kiddos, we have a foosball table in the back bedroom suite area, many books and movies and Playstation games, a TP tent and badminton set. So, for the days when you want to stay in and relax, you are set.

We hope this cottage will delight our guests! It has been a lot of work and we feel like we should have a fixer upper show but it has been worth it to see the cottage literally come alive with the vision we had when we first walked in. Enjoy!

Property manager

Rick and June Barbas
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pets stay off furniture, beds. Dispose of dog poop

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Policy: 50 lbs or less for dogs. Must remain off furniture/beds; discard yard poop; kennel dogs left alone. Pet fee: $150
Nothing may be removed from the creek or property including rocks and wildlife. The area is protected under the Nat'l Forest Reserve.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sevierville

Located in Sevierville, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Titanic Museum and Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Show are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Dollywood and Dollywood's Splash Country. Travelling with kids? Make time for Wilderness at the Smokies, or head to an event or a match at The Ripken Experience - Pigeon Forge. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Sevierville, TN

What's nearby

  • Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster - 5 min drive
  • Titanic Museum - 9 min drive
  • Island at Pigeon Forge - 9 min drive
  • LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge - 11 min drive
  • Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sunliner Diner - Pigeon Forge - 9 min drive
  • Mel's Diner - 8 min drive
  • Pirates Voyage - 8 min drive
  • Reagan's House of Pancakes - 9 min drive
  • McDonald's - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1st Wkend in May OPEN! Creekside, birds & close to Pigeon Forge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at June Dates OPEN! Play in creek! Birds, ducks, close to Pigeon Forge?

As of 29 April 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at June Dates OPEN! Play in creek! Birds, ducks, close to Pigeon Forge on 11 May 2024 start from NZ$453.63, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at 1st Wkend in May OPEN! Creekside, birds & close to Pigeon Forge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1st Wkend in May OPEN! Creekside, birds & close to Pigeon Forge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 1st Wkend in May OPEN! Creekside, birds & close to Pigeon Forge located?

This family-friendly Sevierville cottage is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Waldens Creek and Goats on the Roof. Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marianne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy
This is a cozy house. Sitting outside listening to the water was so relaxing. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage on a creek
My husband and I loved our stay in this awesome farmhouse! Our 2 dogs had a blast running around the beautiful backyard with a creek and there are cute ducks that visit daily. The loveseat in the back bedroom with the huge picture window overlooking the creek was my favorite spot to relax with a book and watch the variety of birds that visit the feeders morning and evening. The house was extremely clean and has everything needed to make you feel right at home. We had one minor plumbing issue and I was very impressed with how quickly the owner responded so we were not inconvenienced at all. Location was great. A short drive to Townsend/Cades Cove park entrance or to Pigeon Forge and the Gatlinburg bypass. Highly recommend this property! We would definitely rent again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marla M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Definitely be back
We had a wonderful stay. This was one of the cleanest houses we have stayed in. Nicely decorated, has everything you need. The location was perfect, very peaceful and quiet. Not far to town. Loved sitting on the porch listening to the water run. We had our dog with us and he loved the yard. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Missy L., Port Orange, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We didn’t want to leave ❤️
This place is amazing! From the creek right outside the door, to the beautiful decorations throughout the whole home, so peaceful and clean. Loved watching the birds and the heron, we hardly had the tv on due to all of the wildlife. They have so many extras in case you forgot something, I was in awe. This was our BEST Vrbo rental hands down. Thank you for sharing your paradise.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome getaway.
This was our 2nd stay at 2030 Fox Ln. We love this place. Planning on coming back for n the fall.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Rick and June Barbas

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This is our 4th property. Rick and I seem to have a knack for the vacation business - most likely because we love to travel ourselves and we grab ideas from literally every place we stay. We keep adding these ideas to our properties and the feedback from our guests is they have never stayed somewhere with as many amenities they can actually use. We don't scrimp on the kitchen - we cook when we travel so I put everything in there I would want in cookware quality, spices, gadgets. We have lots of kids and grand kids so we try to add things that children like as well. So fun! We think we are big kids ourselves and like to stay that way. Experiences mean more to us than things so the properties we have are for making memories that last. We very much want our guests to have that special getaway and to make it as perfect as we possibly can.

Why they chose this property

I fell in love with the creek being right there off the back porch. Listening to it in the early morning is so peaceful that Rick and I decided this would be a place we would want to have in retirement. The original farmhouse was a complete renovation with some nice surprises along the way like the original wood ceilings. We felt the investment was worth it. We are just minutes from the parkway, groceries, etc. but it feels like we are off in the quiet woods when we are home. We want to share this with others and make it full family friendly so the dogs can come too and enjoy wading in the creek. This is not a traditional log cabin like all the others; it is a unique cottage, warm and inviting in every way.

What makes this property unique

The backyard with the creek is the obvious highlight of Cottage by the Creek and we built a large fire pit to burn real wood - feels like you are camping. When we renovated, we worked to bring the outside in as much as possible. The back bedroom is now double in size to include a King bed and sitting area for games and TV but also to see the outdoors - I put a large picture window in so it feels like you are outside. The wood in the home is original and quite beautiful. We made the decor like a rustic farmhouse with some nods to our black bear community! It is super comfortable! The kitchen is large and has a line of sight right into the living area. The front yard is large and flat - perfect for your furry companions to enjoy and I have a badmitton set for fun! If you love watching birds, we have many varieties on the creek. Cardinals, finches, woodpeckers, geese, duck, egrets, turkeys have all been seen...look for the egret in the early morning. He is spectacular.

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