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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Anakeesta
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪82 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Play Room

1 Double Futon

Play Room

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Stay in a Vintage Gatlinburg Motel! Now Pet Friendly!

The Fox Den is a 2 bedroom 2 bath Vintage Motel apartment. It was originally the owners house of the Fox Motel built in 1950s by our Grandparents that we have redone and converted to a nightly rental. An amazing location with less than a 1/4 mile walk to downtown Gatlinburg shops and restaurants with a Trolley stop in front of the building. Watch the Gatlinburg parades for Christmas and July 4th from the patio at the front of our plaza! The building was designed by Hubert Bebb (a student of Frank Lloyd Wright) and is one of the few remaining vintage motels in Gatlinburg. It has been remodeled for your comfort while keeping as much original as possible to give you the experience of 'Olde Gatlinburg Charm'. Decorated with a vintage/boho/eclectic theme, local arts and crafts, and rustic touches make this a unique rental. Fox (of Cherokee origin) was our Grandparent's last name and we've kept their legacy of hospitality intact by continuing to welcome guests to our place of happy memories!

Property manager

Scott Smith
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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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

About the area

Gatlinburg

Located in Gatlinburg, this holiday home is in the city centre. 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 natural beauty can explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park and The Ripken Experience - Pigeon Forge. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta are not to be missed.
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Gatlinburg, TN

What's nearby

  • Anakeesta - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • SkyPark - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Gatlinburg Space Needle - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cliff Top Grill & Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tennessee Cider Company - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Anakeesta Smokehouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ole Red - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay in a Vintage Gatlinburg Motel! Now Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Stay in a Vintage Gatlinburg Motel! Now Pet Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay in a Vintage Gatlinburg Motel! Now Pet Friendly!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stay in a Vintage Gatlinburg Motel! Now Pet Friendly! located?

Located in the heart of Gatlinburg, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Historic Ogle Log Cabin and Anakeesta. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and SkyPark are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 120 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy K.

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

Great unique experience

Great communication from the host and the home was perfect for our family.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie O.

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

Great location

It was a very great location, close to everything. It was perfect for what a family of 5 and a dog needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Riley C.

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

Great home base for Gatlinburg and the park

This spot allowed for very easy access to Gatlinburg and the Smokies while also allowing a bit of reprieve from all the hubbub in town. It was very clean, cozy, and spacious. We really appreciated being able to relax here after long days of hiking. Thanks so much for your hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

valerie b.

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

Affordable stay near downtown Gatlinburg.

Have stayed here a couple times. Great communi ation with the owner. Nice place to stay with a multigenerational family.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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

Our Gatlinburg fun trip

We had a great time. We enjoyed our vintage motel. We really liked the way it was decorated. Communication with Scott was very quick and effective. We would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

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

Gatlinburg

Wonderful location and great accommodations
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

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

girl's weekend/boy's basketball tournament

This was a great place to stay!!! Perfect location for walking the strip and felt safe and like we were not right in town. It was very homey and relaxed feeling. Highly recommended and will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caren C.

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

Great stay!

Fox Place is a wonderful place to stay with walking distance for restaurants and attractions. Will stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany C.

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

Family getaway in the mountains

Fox Place is a quaint cottage. It is spacious enough for a family of 5 to find a quiet corner and allowed us to come together for meals. Walking distance to all things Gatlinburg.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B., Hampton Cove, AL

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

Great stay

Nice stay, comfortable, nice location, friendly and helpful owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

destiny B.

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

Great stay

I loved the house it was so homey feeling and nice everything so so nice and clean and the plants was so cute love the location to
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara J.

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

Beautiful stay

We enjoyed our stay, it was also very close to town do we could walk. Loved our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penney M.

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

Loved the property

We loved the property. It was very clean and fit our needs perfectly.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel B.

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

Great location

This was a great place to stay, on the strip but quite. Easy walk to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad W.

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

Great Place

This is a great place if you have a group of six or fewer people. It is in a good location and is a good value.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Pet Friendly Convenient Location

Great location and convenient to stop in to care for dogs during day and grab lunch before heading out again. Second stay in 2024.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sherry A.

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

Vacation

Property was nice. Also enjoyed seeing the bear that came out several times during the day while we were there.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Traci S.

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

Charming cottage

We loved the history behind the owners cottage. The location was perfect and the host was very responsive. It was perfect for our vacation with our teenager and dogs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S., Lansing

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

Great place to stay in Gatlinburg

We greatly enjoyed are stay. Perfect location. Very dog friendly. We definitely plan on staying here again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

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

Gatlinburg Cottage

Cute little cottage, walking distance to down town. Full kitchen, bathv& 1/2. Little noise from road but not bad, we were there over Labor day weekend & it was busy! Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron F.

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

Great place to stay

The house was very clean and the owners were very nice! It's very close to downtown and walking distance to places to eat. It was a cozy getaway amongst the busy Gatlinburg.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark Tonya M.

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

Awesome old time feel in a great location

This little place in the heart of Gatlinburg, TN has an old time feel and is in walking distance to downtown Gatlinburg and a short drive to Pigeon Forge. If you play it right you may also see the resident bears that come out from time to time. Will definitely look to stay here again if we come to Gatlinburg
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Great cottage, fantastic location!

Good location, clean house. Lot's of room 0.5 miles from the heart of the strip. We walked everywhere, except the National Park. Host communication was great, we want to stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan C.

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

376 Fox Place

Great location near downtown but quiet. House was so nice. Clean and cosy. We loved finding the Scrabble game and a deck of cards. That produced much entertainment and lots of laughs. This lodging had everything we needed. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina K.

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

Comfortable Stay close to everything.

We enjoyed our stay in the vintage motel. It was walking distance to everything. Very comfortable and well stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Scott Smith

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We (Robin, April, Scott and Rodney) are the grandchildren of Amos and Murrell Reagan Fox, the original owners of the Fox Motel. Our Grandmother Murrell Reagan Fox is a direct descendant of Martha Jane Huskey Ogle, the original founder of White Oak Flats (Gatlinburg). We inherited part of the property from our mothers (Kathy Daniels and Libby Smith) and purchased the remainder from our Aunt Frances Shambaugh. Frances is well known in Gatlinburg Craft Community for her weaving. We have so many wonderful memories of Gatlinburg and Fox Motel growing up and are so excited to be able to share this special property!

Why they chose this property

It was originally the owners house of the Fox Motel built in 1950s by our Grandparents that we have redone and converted to a nightly rental. The building was designed by Hubert Bebb (a student of Frank Lloyd Wright) and is one of the few remaining vintage motels in Gatlinburg. It has been remodeled for your comfort while keeping as much original as possible to give you the experience of 'Olde Gatlinburg Charm'. Decorated with a vintage/boho/eclectic theme, local arts and crafts, and rustic touches make this a unique rental. Fox (of Cherokee origin) was our Grandparent's last name and we've kept their legacy of hospitality intact by continuing to welcome guests to our place of happy memories!

What makes this property unique

An amazing location with less than a 1/4 mile walk to downtown Gatlinburg shops and restaurants with a Trolley stop in front of the building. Watch the Gatlinburg parades for Christmas and July 4th from the patio at the front of our plaza!

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