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2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 493.3 sq m
Popular amenities
Spa pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
About this property
Historic Smokies Cabin w/ Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Landscaped Grounds — Near Dollywood
Summary:
The Carver's House is a historic cabin that was owned and originally crafted by famous local woodcarver Dale Gillespie — now newly renovated. Situated just a quarter mile off The Spur in the heart of the Smokies, you won't find a more unique getaway near Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Hot tub, fire pit, landscaped grounds, and Starlink Wi-Fi.
The Space:
Throughout this one-of-a-kind cabin, you'll find detail after detail — cathedral ceilings, daylight LED lighting, cedar finishes, pine shiplap ceilings, and thoughtful modern touches throughout.
The cabin has 2 comfortable bedrooms, each with a queen bed, TV, USB charging stations, luggage rack, and a place to hang your clothes. The 1.5 bathrooms include a spacious walk-in shower stocked with hair and body wash.
The living room features a wood-burning fireplace — perfect for cool mountain evenings. The fully stocked kitchen includes a Keurig, Ninja blender, and a striking 12-foot concrete bar and island. A stackable washer and dryer are also on-site for your convenience.
Step outside to enjoy the hot tub, fire pit, and campsite grill set among the landscaped grounds. Whether you're sipping morning coffee on the porch or stargazing from the hot tub, the outdoor space here is something special.
Guest Access:
The property is arranged over two levels, each featuring its own driveway, entrance, and amenities. 'The Carver's House' is situated on the lower level, where it has full access to all the amenities available on these grounds i.e. fire pit, hot tub, grill
The Neighborhood:
The neighborhood is situated in the heart of the Smokies just a quarter mile of the spur just minutes from Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. The neighborhood host a collection of overnight properties and private residences. The property is easily accessible in most weather.
Getting Around:
You will need a car to get around the Smokies for the most part, but if you so choose the Great Smoky Mountain Welcome Center and trolley stop is just under a mile away.
Other Things to Note:
Access to Carver's House is secured by a door code. Prior to your stay, we'll forward you the code, along with a link to our Rental Agreement. Please make a point to e-sign this document before your arrival to ensure smooth access.
Another rental unit is available on the upper grounds of this site for guests. If you're interested in booking this additional unit, please reach out, and I'll happily provide the listing link.
The cabin is nestled among dense tree cover in the Smoky Mountains — it's part of what makes this spot so special. We've equipped the property with Starlink satellite internet for fast, reliable Wi-Fi even during inclement weather.
Interaction with Guests:
99% of the time my wife and I are available to our guests to handle any need. We only live a short drive away from the cabin and we also have several resources in the area to meet any need that may arise.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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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 first aid kit
About the area
Sevierville
Located in Sevierville, this cabin is in the mountains and on a river. Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction and Titanic Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Anakeesta and Gatlinburg SkyPark are not to be missed.
Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
Ripley's Super Fun Zone - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction - 5 min drive - 6.5 km
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
Anakeesta - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
Getting around
Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 63 min drive
Restaurants
Southern Comfort - Westgate Resort - 5 min drive
Tennessee Cider Company - 9 min drive
Ole Red - 8 min drive
Lobby Bar - 5 min drive
No Way Jose's Cantina - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Historic Smokies Cabin w/ Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Landscaped Grounds — Near Dollywood pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Historic Smokies Cabin w/ Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Landscaped Grounds — Near Dollywood?
As of 1 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Smokies Cabin w/ Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Landscaped Grounds — Near Dollywood on 1 June 2026 start from NZ$341, 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 Historic Smokies Cabin w/ Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Landscaped Grounds — Near Dollywood?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Historic Smokies Cabin w/ Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Landscaped Grounds — Near Dollywood?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Historic Smokies Cabin w/ Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Landscaped Grounds — Near Dollywood?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Historic Smokies Cabin w/ Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Landscaped Grounds — Near Dollywood located?
Situated on a river, this cabin is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Ripley's Super Fun Zone. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Great Smoky Mountains National Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
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The cabin was very clean, updated and in a great location! We loved our stay here! The hot tub was also amazing! We would definitely stay here again in a heartbeat!
We enjoyed our stay for our Anniversary at the Carver House just as described on the website Great location between Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Anthony was excellent to communicate with on any issues. If you are looking for a place to stay this place is worth it. We will definitely be renting this again next year we come back down!
We had a great weekend away and the hot tub and fire were excellent and quite relaxing. The owner was very communicative and clear on check out and check in. Great stay!
The property is exactly as described and photos are an accurate representation of the property. It was super clean. We had a great stay and loved the location. We will definitely be back.
We have stayed here 2 times. Great location, located between PF and Gat. Great communication with owner. Has all the necessities. Will keep coming back to this cabin.
This was a great place for us!! Had a great time. Much needed break for our 8th anniversary. Very clean, had everything we needed and more. Hot tub was the best!!
Thanks, Anthony, for letting us stay at your cabin!
Beautiful property, loved all the amenities. If I had any feedback it would just be the check out time (10 am) was earlier than what I was used to compared to other properties! But everything else was great!
Worked great for family of 4 going to Dollywood and Pidgeon Forge. Easy to find, check in, clean, accessible ammenities on site. Better than prior cabins we have used in the area as it was easier to find / get to without having to go up miles of steep mountain roads. Would stay again!
Very comfortable. Super convenient to Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg , and the National PArk.
No disappointment here. The VRBO photos were very accurate. Nice out of the way location, but very close to the Parkway. Owner super-responsive. Clean with very well supplied kitchen.
We had high expectations based on previous reviews. This house was better than our expectations. Great location. We were able to get everywhere we wanted to go easily and quickly. Very peaceful and quiet location. Everything was very clean. Had all the kitchen utensils needed. We loved the hot tub after our daily hikes. Next time we need a place to stay in this area, we won't look anywhere else. Can't imagine any place better.
This is our second stay at the Carvers House, and it's quite possibly my most favorite part of coming to Sevierville/Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg. This time we invited my parents up for the weekend, and we had a blast just sitting and talking around the fire. This place is a home away from home for us. It fits us perfectly and has all the necessities. It's always hard to find something wrong with this location... so my only complaint would be that the internet service needs an upgrade, badly. If you're trying to work while you're here, the best time to get anything done is 7 am to 10 am... after that, it's very hard to get a decent signal. Hopefully, you're just not a workaholic like me. As long as this location is available, we will continue to stay here... from the location, the house, the management, the cleaning crew, and all of the amenities... we love it here. You won't be disappointed.
We've stayed in Gatlinburg 3 years now and this place was the best buy far! We spend our time in the park and usually want to avoid all the traffic of the downtown area. This location was easy to travel to/ from and by using the bypass, saved us time of time fighting town traffic. :) As for the cabin. It was well maintained...looked just like the pics online. No complaints. I loved the extra items around that show that they care about their property...a hepa unit, some anti-critter ultrasonic devices (we saw no critters), the usb chargers, etc. Kitchen had everything we needed, and the cookware was in good condition. Clean and updated. Very quiet community. There was a tiny spot of road construction, referenced in another review, but we had no trouble with that at all. As soon as we pulled up to the light, it changed and we were on our way.
I think we only met another car once. Knowing what most of the scary mountain roads in the Gat. area, this is a very easy, low location to get to!! We will definitely aim to return next year!
Don't forget to bring the consumables that I didn't think about like paper towels, saran wrap, etc. Had a wonderful week, thank you!!
Close to everything, but in a quiet, peaceful location. The house is so cute and decorated for Fall. Fast and friendly communication with the owner. We were so comfortable here. I hope we are able to come back soon!
We had an absolutely amazing time at this property. Our visit was cut short due to a medical emergency of our dog back home, but what time we did get to stay, we thoroughly enjoyed everything. There is ample space for at least 2 couples (even though we were the only ones there), everything was wonderfully clean and set up nicely for us when we arrived. Clean blankets for relaxing on the couch and plenty of amenities for our stay. The surprise was the outside fire pit and the stream across the street. Walking outside and sitting out there listening to the sweet sounds of the water and enjoying the atmosphere, was the absolute best! We will be staying at this property again and again (hopefully). We appreciate all that you do. Take care!
I had looked and looked and after being beaten out twice, I saw this cabin for the first time. Everything about this cabin was wonderful - all the little added decorations, the working fireplace ( a big plus for the hubs). This cabin was clean!! This cabin had personality and we loved our stay!!