Welcome to Cowboy Corral, where luxury mountain living meets Western charm just 12 minutes from Pigeon Forge. Designed for unforgettable dog-friendly* family vacations and group getaways for up to 18 guests, this spacious, 3400 square foot retreat offers premium amenities, community pool access, four private king suites, and plenty of room to relax, reconnect, and make lasting memories.
-13 min. to Pigeon Forge Parkway, grocery stores and restaurants.
-25 min. to Gatlinburg
-20 min. to Dollywood
-17 min. to Great Smoky Mountains National Park north entrance
PRO TIP: Be sure to check out our floorplan photo to see the entire cabin layout.
TOP AMENITIES:
-Dog friendly! We allow up to two dogs, 50 lbs. max for a $150 pet fee. We require them to be kennel trained.
-Beautifully remodeled Western-themed cabin just minutes from Pigeon Forge
-Over 3,460 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space
-Situated on approximately ¾ of an acre
-Five expansive decks totaling more than 2,400 square feet
-Four spacious king suites, each with a private bathroom and TV
-Charming bunk area plus a hidden "secret hideout" bunk room
-Six full bathrooms each bedroom has it's own private bath.
-Stacked-stone fireplace
-Private theater featuring a 150-inch screen and 10 leather recliners
-Private hot tub
-Fully remodeled chef's kitchen with:
Two refrigerators
Two dishwashers
Five-burner stainless gas range
Granite countertops
Copper farmhouse sink
- Beautiful maple cabinetry
-Community pool access
-Spacious layout ideal for large families and group gatherings (only family gatherings - no large parties)
*DOG INFORMATION: Up to two kennel trained dogs allowed, maximum weight 50 lbs. 150 pet fee, non refundable. No cats or other animals allowed. YOU AGREE TO KEEP DOGS IN KENNEL IF YOU LEAVE THE PROPERTY. Note - there is no fenced yard. Dogs must be kept on leash when outside.
COMMUNITY POOL ACCESS: We partner with Honeysuckle Meadows RV Park to offer you free access to their large community pool, kiddie pool, AND catch and release fishing pond! Just 6 miles from the cabin in Wear's Valley. Open from May-ish to Labor Day-ish depending on weather.
LOCATION: We are located in a community called "On Higher Ground". It is between Wear's Valley and Pigeon Forge, just off Little Cove Rd., No crazy roads, or drop offs to reach our cabin. Easy drive on paved roads. There is one hill to get into our community with a tight turn, but that's it, and there is plenty of room to back up if you need. No scary roads!
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PARKING: Our driveway is approximately 30 feet by 40 feet and can hold about 4-6 cars depending on size.
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-10-12 minutes from Pigeon Forge (5 miles to the parkway)
-14 minutes from the community pool, kiddie pool, and catch and release pond.
- 25 minutes from Gatlinburg
- 13 minutes from the nearest entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- 20 minutes from Dollywood
- 15 minutes to Publix or Koger in Pigeon Forge
- 40 minutes from Douglas Lake
- 55 minutes from Knoxville Airport
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**TOP AMENITIES**
- Up to two kennel trained dogs allowed, maximum weight 50 lbs. 150 pet fee, non refundable. No cats or other animals allowed. YOU AGREE TO KEEP DOGS IN KENNEL IF YOU LEAVE THE PROPERTY. Note- no fenced yard.
- 4 KING BEDROOMS, EACH WITH ATTACHED FULL BATH, 6 FULL BATHROOMS!
- Hot Tub with views, 10 SEAT THEATER LEATHER RECLINERS; GAME AREA, FOOSBALL, VIDEO ARCADE, POOL TABLE
- WESTERN THEME THROUGHOUT
- REMODELED KITCHEN WITH TWO DISHWASHERS, TWO REFRIGERATORS AND PROFESSIONAL GAS STOVE
- ONLY 10 MINUTES TO PIGEON FORGE
- DRAMATIC LIVING ROOM WITH 20+ FOOT FIREPLACE, CANOE AND LOFT
- OVER 2400 SQUARE FEET OF COVERED DECKING WITH MANY SITTING AREAS
- CUTE GAS FIREPIT TABLE WITH VIEWS AND A PROPANE GRILL OUT FRONT.
- VERY FAST AND RELIABLE INTERNET, ROKU TV'S IN EVERY BEDROOM, THEATER AND LIVING ROOM
- COMMUNITY POOL ACCESS WITH KIDDIE POOL, AND CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING POND, AVAILABLE SEASONALLY. 6 MILES FROM THE CABIN.
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BEDROOMS: (SEE FLOORPLAN LAYOUT IN PHOTO SECTION)
5 bedrooms, each with it's own theme! FOUR KING BEDROOMS FEATURE PRIVATE ATTACHED BATHS, a flat screen TV, ALL MATTRESSES have been recently replaced. Some are comfortable memory foam, and some are nice quality standard mattresses. ALL BEDDING, pillows, blankets, sheets, etc. is premium quality. All bedding, towels, and linens are included!
- BEDROOM 1: LONGHORN BEDROOM: Main level, King bed, TV private attached full bathroom with a Longhorn Cattle theme
-BEDROOM 2: BUFFALO BEDROOM: Upstairs, King bed, TV, private attached full bathroom, vaulted ceilings, access to deck, with a buffalo theme
-BEDROOM 3: HORSIN' AROUND BEDROOM: Upstairs, King bed, TV, private attached full bathroom, vaulted ceilings, access to deck with a horse theme
-BEDROOM 4:COWBOY BEDROOM: Basement, adjacent to game/theater area, King bed, TV, private attached full bath.
-SMALL ALCOVE AREA 5: BUNKHOUSE: Not an actual bedroom, but a small alcove just of the game area, housing a twin log bunk bed, only for your most adventurous small kids!
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OTHER SLEEPING AREAS:
-DOUBLE SIZE BUNK "CABIN" BUNK BED IN THE GAME THEATER AREA super cute double bunk beds in a custom made CABIN THEMED BED.
FULL BATHROOM ADJACENT TO THEATER AREA.
-TWO TWIN WEST ELM MARRIOTT DAYBEDS, WITH TWIN TRUNDLE'S Located in the living room.
FULL BATHROOM ADJACENT TO THE KITCHEN.
KITCHEN: This beautiful kitchen was remodeled in recently. You will find a fully equipped kitchen, with new dishes, glassware, pots, pans, Keurig coffee machine, regular coffee machine, coffee grinder, crock pot, blender, all the utensils you need, and much more! You will have the luxury of TWO refrigerators with ice makers, TWO almost new dishwashers, and a 5 burner stainless steel gas stove and oven. There is seating for 6 at the multi level granite counters, seating for 10 at the large dining table, and seating for 6 more at the smaller dining table just adjacent to the kitchen.
GAME ROOM: There is a large game room in the basement featuring a projection screen theater, 150 inch screen, and 10 new leather recliners. The second row is on a riser. We feature a ROKU system on all TVs, which offers hundreds of apps that allow you to sign on with your subscription and watch all your favorites. If you don't feel like a movie, try your hand at foosball, or arcade game! The hot tub is right outside if you want to relax.
GRILL: We offer a charcoal grill, and a propane grill which is hooked to a propane line - no filling propane!
WIFI: We have great, fast internet, ROKU SYSTEM on all TV's, no need for cable with all of the apps you can use!
PARKING: DRIVEWAY IS APPROXIMATELY 30X40' and holds 4 cars/trucks.
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**RESERVATION REQUIREMENTS**
50% due at time of booking, remaining balance due 30 days prior to arrival and will be automatically charged to your credit card on file on the due date.
Minimum age of primary renter: 25
Maximum guests 18 (including up to 12 children or infants)
Non-Smoking cabin - smoking is allowed outside with windows closed.
Up to two kennel trained dogs allowed, maximum weight 50 lbs. 150 pet fee, non refundable. No cats or other animals allowed. YOU AGREE TO KEEP DOGS IN KENNEL IF YOU LEAVE THE PROPERTY. Please note there is no fenced yard. Dogs must be kept on leash when outside.
Our cabins are FULLY STOCKED with linens, towels, pillows, blankets, full kitchen, and more.
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**CANCELLATION POLICY**
Full refund for cancellations 30 days or more from arrival.
For cancellations less than 30 days from arrival, cleaning fee, and VRBO service fee will be refunded. No further refund, or change of dates allowed. You may add a night if available.
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**CHECK IN/CHECK OUT**
Check in time 4 p.m., Check out time 10 a.m. We do not allow early or check in or late check outs during the busy season (March, April, Summer, Fall and Holidays).
Personalized 6 digit code will be emailed to you 7 days prior to your trip. You will use this code for an electronic key pad on the front door. No need to pick up keys, go directly to the cabin.
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**SECURITY DEPOSIT AUTHORIZATION**
On your check-in date, a $300 authorization will be be put on your credit card as a hold. Nothing will be charged to your card unless there are significant damages done. Upon check-out, the authorization will be released 3 days after you leave.
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If there is anything I didn't cover, please email me with questions!
Kathryn and Kurt Heier, Owners, Higher Quality Vacation Rentals
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ABOUT US:
We are Kurt and Kathryn Heier and we own Higher Quality Vacation Rentals. We specialize in providing cabins that are high quality, well stocked and offer lots of amenities! Higher Quality Vacation Rental's newest addition is the amazing 9 bedroom Holly Jolly Christmas Cabin in Blairsville GA, 6 other beautiful cabins ranging from 3 bedroom to 6 bedroom in the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg area.
We love to travel and explore new places and we fell in love with the Smoky and Blue Ridge Mountains and all that they has to offer, but we noticed that many of the cabins weren't offering the type of quality we would expect in a vacation rental. We decided we could do better! We started purchasing cabins in the mountains in 2015 and we have remodeled or redecorated each and every one. We have replaced all mattresses, bedding, sheets and towels, added theaters, arcades and games like foosball, ping pong, pool tables and more. We have new TV's, and we have fully stocked the kitchen to capacity and labeled all drawers. Some cabins have new hot tubs too! In some cabins we have remodeled, added bathrooms, bedrooms, firepits, and completely re-themed and redeco