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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 facing road with plenty of level parking for several vehicles.
Our log home in the Smoky Mountains! All that is missing is you and the sunset!
Stepping onto our spacious front porch! There is a rocker with your name on it?

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6162.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Sevierville, TN
  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Anakeesta
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)
    ‪22 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!

Property manager

Michael and Linda Yencha
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

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

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sevierville

Located in Sevierville, this cabin is in a rural area and near theme parks. SkyPark and Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park 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 Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Dollywood and Anakeesta. 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

  • Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction - 9 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 11 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Anakeesta - 14 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 14 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 15 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Southern Comfort - Westgate Resort - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Smokey Mountain Pancake House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Three Jimmy's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Wild Bear Tavern - ‬8 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.

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?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly cabin is within 6 mi (10 km) of Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction, Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park, and Mills Park. Xtreme Racing Center and Ripley's Davy Crockett Mini Golf are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 128 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 128 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ronald W.

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

Every thing was perfect

It was a good place to stay .It was very clean place .It was close to both towns .Love playing pool sitting on the deck and enjoying the wooded area We loved the hot tub .The cabin was very cleanand very satisfied with the stay .We would stay again .And we will tell family and friend about the cabin ..Thank you .
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

abbie r.

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

Quiet cabin in good location

Cabin was nicely stocked, clean, and offered lots of activities for the kids (ages 7 & 9). The location was very convenient to both PF and Gatlinburg. The hot tub was clean and worked great. The movie room, arcade game, and pool table were fun for the whole family.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whytne Y.

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

Expectations exceeded

The VRBO listing was very accurate. The property was very clean, fully stocked, and ten minutes from everything we wanted to do. We were able to COMPLETELY unwind and relax. It was very quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

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

Absolutely wonderful

Had a very great time. Cabin was very clean and had so many great features. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

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

Great cabin in the Smokies

Enjoyed the hot tub, pool table, movie room, clean cabin, and seeing bears!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah H.

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

Comfortable and Fun!

The place was very spacious and quiet at night. We absolutely loved the hot tub and game room upstairs. Our only “complaint” was a smell coming from the water faucets and couldn’t get the main movie room tv hooked up to streaming. Other than that an absolute perfect stay! We will definitely be looking into this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

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

Amazing cabin in the mountains!

My family (wife and son) met up with my childhood friend and his wife and son of the same age. There was more than enough room for all 6 of us and the boys loved the theater room! We all had a blast with the game room and it’s a quick trip into town with endless things to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catina W.

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

Happy cabin stay

The cabin was perfect for our family of 4. Well stocked kitchen. Game room was fun and my son really enjoyed theater room. The only opportunity for improvement we noticed was the hot tub has been well used. The downstairs master has the most comfortable mattress too! We slept so well while there and enjoyed our stay overall. Location is great.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri Y.

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

Vacation

We came to Knoxville for a wedding. Then stayed for a week after to see pigeon forge. Beautiful home and views
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick P.

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

Birthday trip

We booked the property to celebrate my son’s 21st birthday with our family. We really enjoyed the cabin and will be staying here again in the future. Our favorite thing was being able to relax upstairs by playing pool or playing table top video games such as pacman, frogger, and Donkey Kong. We really enjoyed watching the Men’s final four basketball games on the huge tv in the media room. Everything was provided and neatly arranged in the cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cabin was very nice and spacious. We had four adults and two small children and could spread out between the upstairs loft, living room, and theatre room. Both bedrooms are master suites and the beds were very comfortable and both baths had large o er sized jacuzzi tubs. This was our first time staying here and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iliet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a very nice experience
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Acacia D.

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

BOOK IT NOW!!

This is by far our favorite cabin that we have stayed in yet! Already booked for next year. So much to do in the cabin, movie room, games, pool, hot tub, etc . Cabin is in the perfect location! My 16 year old spent 80% of our stay on the balcony reading and enjoying the peace of the beautiful mountains. Had the best Thanksgiving vacation this year! The owners are incredible, they feel like family! I cannot wait to get back here!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mallory C.

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

Great Stay for Our First Trip to the Smokey's

This cabin was exactly what we were looking and was a perfect setting for the Smokey's. We also loved how it was a convenient spot right in the middle of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Mike was always very responsive with any questions or concerns we had and that was very appreciated. I loved the Guest Book that was provided - we spent one night reading all the comments from past guests and even made notes on some new things we wanted to try because of those comments. I would 100% stay here again on my next trip to the Smokey's!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tricia R.

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

Great Cabin

Our family had a great time at the cabin. We enjoyed the hot tub, game room, and movie theatre room. This cabin has a great location. It has all the kitchen supplies you need. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M., Chicago, IL

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

Cute cabin & great Location!

This cabin is in the perfect location... right in between Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge! My family (kids aged 14 & 8) enjoyed the amenities: pool table, games, hot tub, & movie room. There is plenty of room to spread out. We didnt get to see any bears but kept hearing that they were in the area. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crista M., Bucks County, PA

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

Even better than we expected-and we had high expectations!

We stayed mid-August and it was a truly relaxing time in the Smokies. And this place was 100% the reason!!! We had never visited this area and so we didn't know what to expect except from photos. This log home is as advertised and a great place to unwind from exploring the area. We had plans to do a lot more but in the end we enjoyed driving the park each day especially after it had rained. We did see a bear on the Roaring Fork that was a highlight too. We would come back after a hike and stopping for a drink and apps to a tastefully furnished house in the treetops!. And the hot tub was a plus! We cooked breakfast each morning and had some dinners as well. The dishwasher seemed new and that was a wonderful help. There were a starter kit of dishwashing and paper products/bags, etc. just as advertised. Beds were very comfortable. The TVs having Roku were fantastic. So, we have to tell how these owners respond quickly and followup. We had a bad storm and experienced a power failure within a short time of arrival (45 min). I had not had a chance to read the owner's book. I called them and he immediately answered, checked the County website for us and said it should come on soon and gave us details on what to do in the meantime. It came back on in 2 hours so not a big deal. He texted us back to followup as well. What a professional and respectful owner! We want to come back next year either spring or fall. Thank you Michael and Linda for sharing your mountain retreat.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse C.

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

Comfortable Stay

We very much enjoyed our stay at your cabin! It was a great place to relax and unwind after a busy day of sight seeing. Great location - not far from anything we wanted to do. Clean and well stocked. Great communication from owners. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

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

Smoky Mountain Family Get-Away

Property was pretty clean, except for a little dust in the corners, but hey, that's okay with us. The cabin had room for 4 adults, 1 teenager and 1 pre-teen. Everyone enjoyed the game room and hot tub. We saw a baby bear on our way to the cabin and one of us saw a huge bear in the tree right outside the screen porch. Overall, a nice place to stay. Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marni L.

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

Great Cabin for our vacation!

Great communication with the owner, and easy check in/out.The perfect location…out in the woods yet close to all activities. Hot tub was great after hiking in the Smokies, and walking around Dollywood and Gatlinburg. Cabin has everything you need and more! My family loved the pool table and played it every night. Although we didn’t use the theater room much it was very comfortable and great with the surround sound. We loved the décor of the cabin. We would definitely stay there again and recommend to our friends and family 👍
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

Awesome! Reason to Paws!

The property was everything we could hope for. The hosts are understanding, kind and gracious. Communication was top notch and professional by the hosts. The home was exceptionally clean with the hot tub prepared, inviting us to Unwind. The location is quiet with the exception of the woodpecker who chose to be the alarm clock, but welcomed none the less. The pool table, home theater and hot tub provide additional entertainment and relaxation. Due to family illness back home our vacation ended abruptly. A huge special thanks to the very accommodating hosts. God bless.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara C., Greenwood Indiana

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

Perfect

We LOVED Paws and Unwind! We have stayed in a different cabin all 5 trips to the area and we rate this one at the top for OVERALL experience. The owners responded immediately to all my questions prior to and when we arrived it was exactly as described. This place was perfect. The drive was super close to everything, the enclosed hot tub was great, movie theater with brand new recliners and a pull out sofa was perfect for our teenagers and the pool table and arcade was an added bonus! I could write a book on this place. The double king suites with HUGE Whirlpool tubs were on seperate floors which gave ample space and the beds were SO comfy. I personally Loved the quaint balcony! The kitchen was FULLY stocked and we appreciated all the extras. Kerig Cups, Spices, etc. The ONLY disappointing thing was my fault...I forgot to replace the charcoal we used. So sorry!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

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

This place is all it promises to be!

We had the best time. Perfectly located between Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg! We can't wait to go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas N.

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

Very enjoyable

We had been looking forward to our trip all year. We really enjoyed the cabin. The weather turned really cold but we stayed warm and comfortable the whole time. Played plenty of pool, played the Smokie-o poly game one night. Had our Christmas morning there with the kids. They were so excited.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cierra S.

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

Nice Getaway

This home was so beautiful, the pictures don’t do it justice! The house was clean, fun, and had all the amenities you could think of (lots of extra sheets/pillows, etc). A Roku tv in nearly all the main rooms, labels on all of the devices for convenience, and recommendations of places to go while you’re there! Can’t say enough great things about our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

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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