Sophie's Hideaway in the Great Smoky Mountains

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A large wooden cabin with a balcony and a separate building with a red roof, surrounded by dense forest.
A spacious wooden interior with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a sign reading 'GOOD PUP'.
A room with a foosball table, a wooden deck, and a mountain view.
A cozy log cabin interior with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a large TV, and a sign reading 'GOOD PULL.'
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Spa pool on site
  • Swimming pool
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue
  • Arcade/game room

Explore the area

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Place, Chapel at Honeymoon Hills
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Traffic Light #2A
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Anakeesta
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪73 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Downstairs Master

1 King Bed

Game Room / Movie Room

1 Queen Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Loft

2 Single Beds

Upstairs Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Game Room Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Upstairs Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Gatlinburg

Located in Gatlinburg, this cabin is in the city centre and on a river. Island at Pigeon Forge and Old Mill are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park and The Ripken Experience - Pigeon Forge. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Anakeesta and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Rafting and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain climbing nearby.
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Map
Gatlinburg, TN

What's nearby

  • Chapel at Honeymoon Hills - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Traffic Light #2A - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Anakeesta - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 7 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Red - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blue Moose - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chesapeake's Seafood And Raw Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪No Way Jose's Cantina - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sophie's Hideaway in the Great Smoky Mountains have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Sophie's Hideaway in the Great Smoky Mountains pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sophie's Hideaway in the Great Smoky Mountains?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sophie's Hideaway in the Great Smoky Mountains?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sophie's Hideaway in the Great Smoky Mountains?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sophie's Hideaway in the Great Smoky Mountains located?

This family-friendly Gatlinburg cabin is located on a river, 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Chapel at Honeymoon Hills, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Anakeesta and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Gatlinburg SkyPark and Gatlinburg Space Needle are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 153 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The cabin was very spacious.The grandkids loved the game room and movie room.The property listing of a fire pit is not accurate.We took firewood only to find out it doesn’t have one.Also it mentioned on site fitness center.There isn’t one in the cabin.Overall the views and cabin are terrific.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 October 2026
My apologies about the Firepit. But the Fire Marshall would not approve my STR License unless I removed it. Trust me not my choice. I will update listing accordingly As far as a Fitness Center, no where on my listing does it say there is a fitness center so I'm a little confused about this comment. There is a clubhouse but that is where the pool is
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the best Vrbo we have ever stayed in.. it’s great for a family to book. The kids had a lot of entertainment and great memories
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view from this property is worth the trip itself! Gosh it was so lovely!! The cabin is also beautiful and very spacious, we even had a black bear (cub) come in the back yard by the patio! Super neat for the kids the see! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property with a great view. Everything was as the listing described. Not far from downtown Gatlinburg. We would stay there again. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can't go wrong if you have kids and choose this awesome property! Even w/o kids you will feel right at home.!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay! The cabin was beautiful, comfortable, and the perfect place for our family trip to Gatlinburg. The location was amazing, especially if you’re hoping to experience the wildlife and everything this area has to offer.Phil was an excellent host — very responsive, helpful, and genuinely caring throughout our entire stay. We even had a pretty unforgettable bear encounter that turned into one of those family stories we’ll probably be telling for years! Phil was incredibly helpful throughout the whole situation.We left with so many wonderful memories and truly didn’t want our trip to end. We would absolutely stay here again and hope to be back soon. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good cabin with great views. Host was very responsive and the cabin was very clean when we arrived. The checkin and checkout process was very smooth. Only drawback is with the 3rd bedroom. we have to exit the main door and go out to get to basement.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Beautiful places and location that needs a lot of maintenance and a deep clean. The host was defensive and unhelpful each time I contacted him until I pushed for him to just solve the problem.The owner should either go to the property ever few months and actually maintain it, or hire a property manager. I wouldn't have complained about any of this if the owner just said how can I solve the problem the first time I contacted him. I've stayed at hundreds of rentals throughout the world and he was the first to be to unfriendly.Pros: Beds were comfortable, beautiful views, nice decks, cool extras like games. Cons: Arrived to no hand or shower soap, no dish sponge or rag, no shampoo, no dishwasher tabs, dirty dishes in the dishwasher with food and mold in the bottom of the dishwasher, overflowing trash bins in a bear box, dusty tables, dirty floors, popcorn all over the floors in the movie room and around the chairs, broken dining room chair, super dirty windows, chunks of black coming out the water dispenser, no extra trash bags other than the one in the bin, moldy shower curtains, broken remotes in the game room downstairs, and many other little problems that really added up.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 October 2026
Wow 100% Lies. First of all I provide Starter Soaps/Shampoo NOT for your Entire stay. You called up Demanding that some be brought to you Insisting that there was NONE I had the cleaning team make a trip up there within 3 hours of your complaint yet when they arrived you declined to accept any from them yet when you checked out there were multiple Half used soaps and shampoos in all 3 bathrooms. How does that happen if there was none to begin with???! And then you messaged me on your 4th day saying the Garbage cans were full. Yet they are emptied after every guest. So instead of saying"hey we filled the cans what can we do". You LIE and blame the Cleaning people who again made a trip out there within 2 hours of your complaint to empty the cans. Please tell me how a family of 5 fills ONE bag in 4 days???? Not Possible Oh and I arrived myself the day you left so I saw how you Destroyed my home. Everything you mentioned in your Lie filled review YOU DID. Chair Broken, you let your kid put 20 stickers all over the windows, you stained the Couch so bad it cant be cleaned I have to get a new one, you Literally ripped in half the remote controls for the Lighting system in the game/movie room so now I have to replace that as well. Don't try to say it wasn't you as my cleaning team checks all this after every guest!!! I will be filling a claim with VRBO for the $3000 in Damages you caused. God help the next person you rent from
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views! Everything was exceptional and the cabin was perfect for our family. The hot tub stopped heating on our last night, but we were pretty tired anyway and enjoyed the nighttime mountain views. The host was very responsive when I reached out.We loved how close it is to Pigeon Forge and all the fun activities. The boys especially enjoyed the video games, movie room, and having their own space downstairs. Definitely worth it for the views alone — I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 5 adults had a wonderful stay at this cabin! The view was amazing. We enjoyed the hot tub and theater room, but most of all the balconies for bird and bear watching. The cabin was well-equipped and check-in was easy. We had no issues at all. There is no longer a fire pit, which was disappointing but we were entertained by several bears, one actually entering the neighbor’s car for snacks. LOCK YOUR CAR DOORS! The bears can definitely open them! Would highly recommend this cabin!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great stay!

Was just what we needed - good location and quiet. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family of five spent a long weekend here right before Christmas, and we had a wonderful time. The hot tub and movie area were huge hits with everyone. The location is perfect: close enough to be just 10-20 minutes from all the main attractions, yet tucked away for that peaceful Smoky Mountains vibe. This was our third year visiting the area around Christmas, and this property easily had the best views we’ve experienced so far. We’d definitely recommend it to family and friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay

We really enjoyed our stay. Very nice and clean property. Property Location is best gives a very nice view
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We loved our stay!

This cabin was perfect for us! Super clean, very close to town and a beautiful view. We definitely plan to stay here again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was fantastic! Check in was super easy and the place had everything we could have needed. The views and wildlife were amazing. Phil responded immediately to questions and was a great host. The location was great as well-out of the way but just a couple minutes to downtown.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

The views were absolutely amazing. The place was great and easy commute to local attractions. Had everything we needed to be away from home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Stay

Beautiful views in a beautiful home!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cabin, in great location.

Nice and clean and lots of room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place

We were very pleased with the cabin and the view was breath taking. I will be booking this again in the future visit
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mountain Cabin,

Great stay, everything was nice. Super great view from the cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Weekend

Great cabin, we were allowed to check in early, close to downtown Gatlinburg for an Uber.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time staying at Sophie’s hideout. The view was spectacular, the bear sightings were entertaining and the owner/host was very helpful. Also, the drive up was not so bad, but I do recommend arriving before dark the first time up. I would definitely stay here again.
Young bear in the yard.
View from the deck.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very beautiful, clean, unique place. Lots of space and the kids loved the arcade games. Beautiful view. Wish we would have stayed longer, since we were only there a couple of days.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing mountain stay

Absolutely beautiful and awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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