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Cozy Log Home, Centrally Located, 2 Master Suites, Hot Tub, Game and Movie Rooms

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Paws and Unwind! Just after sunset on the mountain, life doesn't get any better!
Welcome to Paws and Unwind!
Cabin entrance with plenty of level parking!
Our log home in the Smoky Mountains! All that is missing is you and the sunset!
You can relax in a rocker or soak in the hot tub protected from the elements.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Sevierville, TN
  • Place, Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Patriot Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bear Bedroom

1 King Bed

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

Moose Bedroom

1 King Bed

Movie Theater Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bear Bathroom

+1
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Moose Bathroom

+1
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Log Home, Centrally Located, 2 Master Suites, Hot Tub, Game and Movie Rooms

Centrally located in Sky Harbor and only minutes to ALL the area attractions in both Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge! Close to everything yet located in a wooded neighborhood with seasonal views. Plus a nice level parking area for up to four vehicles as an added feature!

Our beautiful log home features TWO large master suites with king size beds on separate floors for privacy. Each with their own baths with extra large jetted tubs! Ideal for two couples, but great for families and couples too! Flat screen TV's with DVD players in both bedrooms.

Just walk in the front door and you will be greeted with a homey feel. Our stacked stone gas fireplace with rustic carved hemlock mantle greets you from the corner of the living room, open cathedral ceiling, comfy furnishings, rustic décor and woodsy atmosphere. We have a queen size sofa sleeper for added sleeping, if needed, in the movie room. Above the fireplace we have a new 65" 4K Ultra HD flat screen TV (New in 2022!) with Spectrum Cable, Sound Bar and a Blue Ray/DVD Player for your enjoyment.

Upstairs in the large balcony you can enjoy a fun game of pool or enjoy our new multi arcade table added in 2021! Over in the corner we have a game table with a varied assortment of board games and jigsaw puzzles for the family to play. Or you can walk out on the covered second floor balcony and relax in our Adirondack chairs or a comfy rocker and enjoy the sunsets and sounds of nature!

Our modern kitchen comes fully equipped with all the appliances and gadgets you may need. Side by side refrigerator/freezer with built in ice maker for cubes or crushed ice. Stainless steel glass top stove/oven and microwave. Midea super quiet dishwasher. We have both a regular drip coffee maker and a Keurig. Many extras like a crock pot, blender, mixer, can opener, pots, pans, dinnerware and more!!! We even have an assortment of spices in case you forgot to bring some.

Looking for entertainment? Why not try out our media movie room? We paid attention to every detail right down to the movie posters on the wall! NEW in 2022! Our 86" big screen HD TV featuring many cable channels with HBO, new (2021) surround sound system for full movie theater effect and blue ray/DVD player will satisfy the movie buff in you. Close the door, turn out the lights and put on your favorite movie and you will feel like you are front row at your own private movie! We even started adding some DVD's for our guests to enjoy. Into gaming? Bring your game console and hook into our HDMI provided cable and enjoy gaming on the big screen! Comfortable seating for up to six with a new (2020) queen size sofa sleeper that pulls out to accommodate more sleeping area guests. Also added in 2022 three brand new overstuffed recliners. So bring your games and gaming devices and your blue ray or DVD discs and enjoy our media room. With the queen size sleeper sofa you could use this room as a third bedroom.

Thinking of something a little more relaxing? How about a soothing dip in our brand-new hot tub added spring of 2025 on our screened in private deck? By the hot tub we added a pub table and stools for four so you could enjoy outdoor dining (without the pests) even on rainy days. Or relax in the evening with your favorite beverage, interesting conversation or maybe a game of cards by the light of our realistic LED candles. New in 2022! We added a flat screen TV with Roku stick so you can watch TV from the hot tub or relaxing on the screened in deck. We also have added comfortable rockers on the first-floor deck to kick back to the sights and sounds of nature and enjoy your vacation!

Linda and I just purchased Paws and Unwind in the spring of 2019 and we are excited to share it with you. We have personally spent many weeks making updates and adding our personal touches to our wonderful log home. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do! You can also check out our Facebook page. We will keep you updated as to the new things we are doing with our cabin and what's going on in the area!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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

Important information

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Property # 1610353vb
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

About the area

Sevierville

Located in Sevierville, this cabin is in a rural area and near theme parks. Ober Mountain and Wilderness at the Smokies are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and Anakeesta. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Titanic Museum are not to be missed. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Sevierville, TN

What's nearby

  • Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Chapel at Honeymoon Hills - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Patriot Park - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Old Mill - 9 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Southern Comfort - Westgate Resort - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Smokey Mountain Pancake House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Three Jimmy's Good Time Eatery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Lobby Bar - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Log Home, Centrally Located, 2 Master Suites, Hot Tub, Game and Movie Rooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Log Home, Centrally Located, 2 Master Suites, Hot Tub, Game and Movie Rooms?

As of 18 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Log Home, Centrally Located, 2 Master Suites, Hot Tub, Game and Movie Rooms on 10 September 2026 start from NZ$515, 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.

How much is parking at Cozy Log Home, Centrally Located, 2 Master Suites, Hot Tub, Game and Movie Rooms?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Log Home, Centrally Located, 2 Master Suites, Hot Tub, Game and Movie Rooms?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Log Home, Centrally Located, 2 Master Suites, Hot Tub, Game and Movie Rooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Log Home, Centrally Located, 2 Master Suites, Hot Tub, Game and Movie Rooms located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction, Island at Pigeon Forge and LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge. Patriot Park and Gatlinburg Municipal Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 159 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paws and Unwind was an absolutely beautiful property and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a place to stay in the area. It was perfect for our party of 6!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We love hearing our cabin described as beautiful! We truly appreciate your recommendation and we hope you come back and stay with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, clean and cozy. Nearby to both Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg attractions. Cabin had a nice movie room and game room. We enjoyed the hot tub as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2026
Thank you for the great review! We are so happy you enjoyed our cabin! Especially the movie room and game room! We hope you come back and stay with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet stay still close to every thing
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2026
Thank you for your great review! We are happy you enjoyed your stay with us and found it a quiet place to relax! We hope you'll come back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this place! It was located in a great spot and not too far from Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Very clean and nice. Loved the hot tub and that it had a pool table and games to play!! Host was very quick to reply to any messages sent.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are so happy you enjoyed our cabin! Especially our hot tub and pool table. Thank you for staying with us and we hope you come back in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous cabin, could not fault. Enjoyed the jetted bath tubs the pool table, the hot tub, the rocking chairs, the movie room. All the littke bear/paw details. Great relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May 2026
Thank you for your great review! We love hearing words like fabulous when our guests describe their vacation with us! We are so happy you enjoyed our cabin and we hope you come back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Drew O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was terrific. Perfect for our family of four with plenty of things to do. The central location was great for traveling both to pigeon forge and the great Smokey Mountains.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 April 2026
Thank you Drew for your great review! We never get tired of hearing words like terrific when you are talking about our cabin! We are very happy you enjoyed our cabin and we hope your wonderful family comes back and stays with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts are awesome and very helpful. Cabin is exceptional! Very clean and has all conveniences. Great location convenient to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. We will be returning, already it booked for next trips!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 April 2026
Thank you for your awesome review! We are always happy to help our guests have a wonderful time! We look forward to your return and thank you for staying with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was so cozy and relaxing. It was such an easy check-in process. The kitchen was even stocked with all the necessary spices and condiments needed for cooking. The bed was comfortable and of course the hot tub was perfect! Thanks to the host for such quick communication after we booked!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 April 2026
We are so happy you enjoyed our cabin! Thank you for your wonderful review! Hearing our beds are comfortable, our kitchen was stocked well, and our hot top was perfect always makes our day! Thank you for staying with us and we hope to have you back again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawson R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the location of the cabin. The movie room was awesome, and really enjoyed the hot tub. Would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I were celebrating our 24th wedding anniversary. We got married in Gatlinburg, and always try to come back each year. We fell in love with the cabin when we saw it on here. . It was just as described. We had a wonderful time at the cabin. It was beautiful, and clean. It’s makes you feel right at home. It is in a very convenient location. Right between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Mike was great! He was very prompt at getting back to us. We really enjoyed the movie room, and sitting on the porch. Would definetly stay again!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! Linda and I are so happy we made your anniversary a memorable one! Thank you for choosing our cabin for your special getaway and we hope you come back and see us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tarra J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay. Everything we could possibly need for dinners with the family each evening. The cabin was the perfect size for our family of four. We had wonderful movie nights and nice soaks in the hot tub after a long days exploring the Smoky Mountains. My boys loved having the “bear” room to themselves. The location is perfect, in the woods yet so close to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. My kids said this was the best vacation ever, we would definitely stay again. Thank you to our hosts who shared their lovely retreat with us.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2026
Just your boys saying it was their "best vacation ever" means the world to us and is the best review we could ever get! Thank you so much for such a wonderful review! We are happy your family had such a great time and enjoyed our cabin! Thank you for choosing Paws and Unwind and we hope you come back and see us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed here in late March for our Spring Break trip. The location was excellent for visiting Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and the Smoky Mountains. Everything was clean and in great shape. The location was a quiet break from the hustle and bustle of the tourist locations. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2026
Thank you for your great review! We are happy you liked our central location and enjoyed our cabin! We hope you come back and stay with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betty R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved the cabin! It was such a short drive to both Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg! The hot tub was awesome after a cold day!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 December 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review! We are so happy you and your family enjoyed our cabin for Christmas! We agree, our hot tub feels so great on a chilly day! Thanks again and we hope you'll come back and see us in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chasity M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolute best customer service I've ever received! The owners were easy to contact and very helpful when we got snowed in during a winter storm! Cabin was perfect for our stay! We enjoyed the movie room, hot tub, and extra large bath tubs! Convenient location to both Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge! We will definitely plan another stay here!
Snow was absolutely beautiful during our snow!
Beautiful snow covered trees!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 February 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was a pleasure helping you out during the snowstorm and making sure you guys stayed safe! We are happy you enjoyed our cabin amenities and our central location, and we look forward to having you back in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michael and Linda are without a doubt one of the best hosts i’ve ever came across on this app no question. The cabin was absolutely beautiful and spacious with so many relaxing activities to do. This really felt like home and we can’t be more excited to come back and book another one!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 February 2026
Thank you so much for your very kind words and wonderful review! We are very happy we could make your trip work with all the bad weather we faced. You guys were great and we look forward to having you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay!!! We had a relaxing time in the hot tub (and even watched a movie on the TV outside), watched movies in the theater room, and had everything we needed for meals. There were a lot of little touches that made our stay very comfortable like thick, plush towels, plenty of towel racks/hooks, extra fans in the bedrooms, and comfortable beds and plush pillows! We will certainly be back!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 January 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We truly appreciate all the nice things you said about our cabin! We thought adding a TV out by the hot tub would be a welcomed feature! We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to seeing you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christine c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This experience was top notch. Mike and Linda were phenomenal hosts and made my husband and I feel very welcomed. We are experienced travelers who have rented many houses and each time many of them would be missing basic accommodations such as serving where, extra blankets or just lackluster ammenities. Not these folks, they had a crock pot, coffee. maker, extra blankets, pillows, multiple towels, cable, luggage racks-two in each room, a comfy movie room, pool table and games galore in the games room. The place was super clean and we even received a Ring Hello once we got there. The furnishings were comfortable and we felt safe- even met our neighbors. We plan on coming back here. It's worth every penny when you rent from these owners.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 April 2026
What a wonderful review! It makes us so happy when our guests notice the extras we try to provide for them! We are so happy you enjoyed our cabin, it means a lot to us when seasoned travelers such as yourself rate our cabin and service so highly! Thank you so much for such a fantastic review! We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Beautiful cabin

Cabin and location was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2025
Thank you for the great review! We are happy you enjoyed our cabin and our relaxing central location!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JORGE R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Spring Break getaway in this cabin. It was a great introduction to the Smoky Mountains for our son. The location was perfect - unlike other cabins, we did not have to drive super far up into the mountains - white-knuckling it all the way. Also regarding location, it's right between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, both short, easy drives. Tons to do in both areas, and the cabin was a great home base for our adventures. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed for breakfast to start the day. Comfy rooms, comfy beds, spacious game room and great entertainment options. We enjoyed the game room with the pool table, barrel arcade, and plenty of board games to unwind after a day of exploring.Speaking of unwinding, the hot tub was an absolute Godsend - there is nothing like a good hot soak after a full day of hiking. The hosts were so good! Everything from the decor, the attention to detail, and the fantastic communication helped make this a great stay. I would stay here again.
Game room - 2nd floor
Living Room
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 April 2026
Thank you for your awesome review! It was a pleasure hosting your family! We are so happy you enjoyed our cabin, all it's features and our location! We hope you come back and visit with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to enjoy a mountain escape. Everything was clean and the cabin is such a cute mountain retreat. Host was always responsive and helpful. Enjoyed the fall getaway with the family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 November 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are so happy you enjoyed our cabin and had a relaxing trip to the Smokies! We hope you come back and stay with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was awesome! Very clean and stocked with everything we needed. Love the little details like beach towels for the hot tub, big soft towels in the bathrooms and having lights on when we arrived. Thanks for the great week away, we will definitely be back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 November 2025
Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We are happy you noticed the efforts we make so you can have a wonderful experience! We are constantly looking for ways to make our cabin more welcoming for our guests! Thank you for choosing our cabin for your vacation and we look forward to having you back again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Cabin! Will book again when we come back to Tennessee. Good location, rural but close to town and scenic drives.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2025
Thank you for the great review Jill! We are happy you enjoyed our cabin and our central location to everything! We look forward to having you back in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was easy. Very nice cabin! Communication with owners was simple. We will look to book a longer stay next time we are in Gatlinburg area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 September 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review! We are always happy when our guests tell us our cabin was very nice! Just let us know when you are ready to come back and stay longer, we would love to have you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice property. Clean jacuzzi Loved the porch and movie room
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S.

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

June 2025 trip

Very comfortable, convenient property. Plenty to do if you want to stay in or go out
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2025
Thank you for your great review! We are so happy you enjoyed our cabin and had a great time! We hope you come back and stay with us again!

About the host

Hosted by Michael and Linda Yencha

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Linda and I welcome you to our wonderful Smoky Mountain Log Home. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do. We both grew up in Pennsylvania but shortly after we got married we moved away to Maine and our future in the lodging business. We have spent the last 39 years in the hospitality business first in Northern Maine and then in remote Alaska. We built, owned and ran a remote off the grid lodge in northern Maine for 25 years building a log lodge and five guest cabins out of the wilderness. After all those years of running such a large business in such a remote location we needed to downsize.

While our Maine lodge was on the market we moved to Alaska and built another VERY remote fishing lodge, again off the grid. Running both places for three years was a challenge but eventually we sold our Maine lodge and downsized to a much smaller business in Alaska. We spent twelve years catering to fishing guests from all over the world. Our Alaskan lodge was a fly in only access which taught us to be very resourceful. Most of our supplies were brought in the winter over frozen rivers by snow sled (snowmobiles to those not from Alaska). It was easier, and cheaper, to bring supplies in that way then to fly them in.

After twelve years of dealing with earthquakes, wildfires, bugs, long days and floods we decided we wanted to call it quits and look for an easier lifestyle. We spent a year searching for just the perfect place and when we found Paws and Unwind we knew we found it!

When we are not in Tennessee Linda and I still live off the grid back in northern Maine. We are long distance owners but we will make every effort to make your vacation memorable. Even though we are very remote we have satellite internet and phone so that if you our guests have a problem you can reach us personally and we will take care of it as fast as we can. We have aligned ourselves with great people who will take care of any problems that arise. Thanks for checking s out!

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with Paws and Unwind the first time we saw it! What a great location so close to all the activity yet off the beaten path in a quiet wooded neighborhood. The cabin had everything we wanted. When we called the realtor for the property it had already had an offer but the realtor told us she would show it to us anyway. We thought it was torture having to look at the cabin we wanted so bad knowing that it was out of touch but we still went to see it. We also looked at about a dozen other properties and with each one we looked at we realized that the one we wanted was still the cabin we fell in love with. Linda and I were set to leave without finding that perfect property that clicked like Paws and Unwind. Our last day of property shopping our realtor showed up at our hotel to show us yet another property when she told us that the offer on our Paws and Unwind fell through! Before she could say another word I think Linda and I both told her at the same time we will take it!!! We are so happy we got the cabin we wanted, I guess it was meant to be! We think you will love Paws and Unwind too!

What makes this property unique

We can't really say what was the one thing that Paws and Unwind had that caught our eye. But I think it was the combination of everything. The location, the layout and the potential. By potential, I mean what we have in plans for it. All our places over the years have been a work in progress, a labor of love! Over the next few years we are going to turn Paws and Unwind into our masterpiece. Eventually all the furniture in Paws and Unwind will be handcrafted to fit the outdoor theme of the Smoky Mountains. As our fifth year anniversary approaches we have added some new touches to the cabin. Handmade decorative shutters to the outside have added a touch of color to and otherwise plain log wall. We replaced a very plain ugly quilt on the living room wall with a large hand carved wildlife mural that has really brought the room to life! We also replaced the very basic mantle over the fireplace with a new rough sawn hand carved hemlock timber mantle that the fireplace really needed, it has cute little bear paws carved on each side. In 2021 we tore up the tile flooring in both bathrooms and put in new wood laminate flooring that compliments the knotty pine walls. We stained all the balconies, porches, log railings and we stripped the painted oak door and refinished it back to its original beauty. A new surround sound system has been added in the movie room and many more other smaller features have been added throughout the cabin. In fall 2021 we just removed the old foosball table and replaced it with a new multi arcade game table with over 60 video games! New in 2022 we added a 86 inch HDTV to the movie room! Now you truly have the movie theater experience! We are also adding three new overstuffed recliners in the movie room. We replaced the HVAC system in 2022. Over the years in our lodges in Maine and Alaska our guests always looked forward to seeing what we were going to do next We hope that is what our guests enjoy that about Paws and Unwind! What will we do next?

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