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The Hilltop Chalet : Location, Views, Hot tub, Fire Pit, Game Room!

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Terrace/patio
Living area
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Place, Ober Mountain
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Futons

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

The Hilltop Chalet : Location, Views, Hot tub, Fire Pit, Game Room!

*** THIS CABIN IS 2 MINUTES DRIVE FROM OBER SKI RESORT ***

Welcome to your Mountain Home - The Hilltop Chalet!. An authentic log cabin secluded in the forest and in the heart of Chalet Village, Gatlinburg.

THE SPACE
4 miles to the Great Smoky Mountain park entrance and 3 miles to Gatlinburg downtown, the location is unbeatable with hiking, skiing at Ober, white water rafting, restaurants and shopping and more!

Be immersed with privacy, nature and absolutely wonderful feeling of being in a cabin perched on a hill.

THE INTERIOR SPACE
The Hilltop Chalet is an authentic log cabin built in 1970. It is a huge (over 3000+ square feet) cabin but feels surprisingly cozy. It has an old world charm to it, if you are expecting a perfect modern home with newer finishes, it might not be the home for you. If you are looking for a rustic cabin in the woods, this is the one cabin for you!

OUTSIDE
The yard area has a stunning firepit to relax and make smores with the family. There is also a hot tub to relax at the end of a tiring day.

PETS
Our home is pet friendly! We kindly request a $100 flat fee for additional cleaning. Two dogs max please. If you bring your dog, we request that you supervise them while outside - our home is in a forest and there is wildlife around.

DRIVE to the CABIN
The drive to the cabin is breathtaking, you will drive thru' windy roads with views of the Great Smoky Mountains. Please drive with caution.

DRIVEWAY
We are perched on hill so the driveway is a bit steep, with a couple of tries you will get the hang of it

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE
You'll be in the mountains and so nature-related elements are inevitable like weather and wildlife. You may lose power if there is a snowstorm/fallen trees, etc. and might see bears from time to time. Please do follow all the safety protocols.

Travel insurance is highly recommended to help cover you for situations such as unforeseen cancelations, weather related issues, etc.

For liability and warranty reasons, please do not undertake any repairs if you run into any issues. Instead, please contact us and we are happy to send maintenance at your convenience.

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 16
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Gatlinburg

Located in Chalet Village, a neighbourhood in Gatlinburg, this cabin is near theme parks and near a water park. Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction and Titanic Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Ober Mountain. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Gatlinburg SkyPark and Anakeesta. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gatlinburg, TN

What's nearby

  • Ober Mountain - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Anakeesta - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 5 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Puckers Sports Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Crockett's Breakfast Camp - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Smith & Son Corner Kitchen - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Hilltop Chalet : Location, Views, Hot tub, Fire Pit, Game Room! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Hilltop Chalet : Location, Views, Hot tub, Fire Pit, Game Room!?

As of 3 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hilltop Chalet : Location, Views, Hot tub, Fire Pit, Game Room! on 20 May 2026 start from NZ$855, 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.

Is The Hilltop Chalet : Location, Views, Hot tub, Fire Pit, Game Room! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Hilltop Chalet : Location, Views, Hot tub, Fire Pit, Game Room!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is The Hilltop Chalet : Location, Views, Hot tub, Fire Pit, Game Room! located?

This family-friendly Gatlinburg cabin is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Ober Mountain, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Gatlinburg SkyPark and Anakeesta are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was welcoming and communicated throughout our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed 4 nights for my husbands 40th birthday. The hosts were wonderful and had excellent communication. They checked in with us several times. The kids loved the pool table and having the top floor to themselves.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was extremely great at communicating with us. The property was very clean and well supplied with everyrhing needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Smokey Mountain getaway! Great location to Gatlinburg and the national park. Plenty of room for 14 and 2 dogs. Easy to park a passenger van. Host communicate quickly!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nickole B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Addie H.

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

Great place!

We had 9 people in our group and fit very comfortably in the cabin! Lots of activities to do and space to sleep! The host was amazing at communicating and checking in on us before and during our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Karen V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic host, quick to respond and try to help. Accommodations unsatisfactory and overpriced.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 January 2026
Hi Karen, Thank you so much for your kind feedback! 🙏💞 Our cabin is designed for larger groups (16 adults) and is priced accordingly during peak holiday periods such as Christmas. For smaller groups like yours (6 adults), we understand that perceptions of value can differ, and we encourage guests to choose accommodations that best fit their group size and seasonality. Most of our guests have consistently found our cabin enjoyable and well-suited to their needs, as reflected in their reviews. We are thrilled to see that aspects like check-in, communication, location, and listing accuracy were also positive for you. Thank you again for the opportunity to host you and your lovely family. We wish you all the very best in the new year! 🤗💞
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen B.

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

Family Getaway

Very nice cabin for large groups. The view of bears made our trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Family vacation

Plenty of room to be able to spread out and have fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

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

Perfect

The cabin had ample parking and very clean! We would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KALEI V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a very nice experience and have a wonderful time, from the clean and cozy cabin lots of room for entertainment and a warm hotbtube with a fire pit great for roasting marshmallows with an option of a gas or charcoal grill , also the sitings of bears from male bear to momma bear with her cute cubs, it was a peaceful experience visiting the moutains definitely will come back again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

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

Excellent cabin

Cabin was exactly as described and the owners were wonderful. Very responsive communication and the check in/out process was seamless. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rigo C.

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

Wonderful Place

Had an amazing time with the family and the host went above and beyond to make it all 110% for us. 10/10 recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis B.

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

Perfect for the family

Plenty of space for our whole family. 8 adults and 3 kids! Location is great close to both pigeon forge and gatlinburgs main strip. Lost do to at the cabin if there is a rainy day.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hunter H.

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

Great Smoky Mountain Retreat

My boys and I loved the amenities and location of the house (highly recommend AWD or 4WD). I was thrilled to be able to have our dog with us. The owner has added a theater area which was a great addition. The owner was very communicative and check-in/check-out was a breeze. Overall, I would gladly stay at this cabin again and highly recommend others to stay here as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lin E.

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

50 th wedding anniversary trip with family

Beautiful bear watching was great. One wanted to help us unload cars but they weren't a problem
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea T.

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

We had the best time!

14 of us adults stayed at this beautiful Gatlinburg stay and had truly the best time ever! It was equipped with everything we needed. We did have multiple bear sightings, which we loved, but if you’re not into that, don’t come peak bear season because you WILL be seeing bears!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norma M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great overall experience. Location of cabin was great...close to Gatlinburg and Smokies. We were a party of 11. Cabin had plenty of space and amenities to keep different age groups entertained. Plenty of sleeping accommodations and bathrooms had all necessities. Kitchen was well stocked. The firepit and hot tub were highlights for our group. There were bears around the cabin and firepit but we followed bear safety tips and had no issues. Communication with host was very personalized and attentive. Would recommend, especially if looking for rustic feel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison J.

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

Amazing!!

The management of the property is amazing! They were very quick to communicate before, during and after our trip. Our family of 6 had a blast at the cabin as there was lots to keep the kids busy from hot tubs to games and even a cute and comfy movie area. It was also in a convenient location so getting out was also easy and Ober mountain was just a short drive up the mountain. We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. The cabin is very roomy on the second and third level. Be advised you have to go up stairs to get to the main level. The cabin was clean and accurately described on the listing! The view going up to the cabin is spectacular!! Don’t really have a view at the cabin but it’s very peaceful! The host made sure that all the essentials were there! The only thing was the driveway! It is pretty steep but by the end of our trip, it didn’t faze any of us! Overall a great stay! We are missing it already! I highly recommend the Pirate dinner show if you have kids! We did it our last night out and it was the perfect ending to our trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zubair B.

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

Gorgeous

This is a beautiful property nestled in the mountains. The views are gorgeous and the property is huge. Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The home is carefully curated to meet the needs of all ages. The living rooms and bedrooms are very comfortable. They have Pac man, Pool Table, Ice Hockey set up for the kids to enjoy. It is a great touch. Wifi works well and the property is within minutes from Gatlinburg downtown. The host is wonderful. They communicate with you throughout the trip to make sure you're comfortable. Response times are amazing and they really care about your stay. When we come back to Gatlinburg, we would only stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH G.

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

Perfect Family Getaway

We had a fantastic stay at this charming chalet in Gatlinburg. Our family, coming from Missouri and Virginia, found it to be the ideal spot for a much-needed reunion. The chalet was clean, well-stocked, and comfortably accommodated all us. The location was perfect – secluded enough to offer peace and tranquility, yet close enough to Gatlinburg’s attractions and the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The host was incredibly responsive and made sure we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We appreciated their attention to detail and warm hospitality. We would highly recommend this chalet to anyone looking for a relaxing, scenic, and enjoyable getaway. Our family made wonderful memories here and we can't wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Great Cabin

Our family stayed here to celebrate our dad's 80th birthday. We had plenty of room for the 8 of us and the kitchen had everything we needed. There are 3 levels of stairs, so make sure everyone can manage them (our dad was fine!). The bathrooms could be updated, but were fine and clean. THE BEARS! We were all excited to see bears each day on our stay. Make sure to keep your car locked and empty!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Great Easter in the Mountains

The property was wonderful and had room for the full family. There was even a extremely clean pack and play for my youngest. As others allude, the drive is rough the first time especially after driving all day but we got the hang of it and after doing it in the rain and fog we were experts. The cabin is well stocked and clean. The only issue we had was it was a bit dusty and we had a couple of asthmatic kids. Turning off the heat and opening the windows to the fresh air helped so I am glad the weather improved. We had a great family Easter! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINA P.

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

Love it

It's am amazing house. Some much fun celebrating 2 birthdays and it was great especially the bear story and video we got lol. Don't take a load of stuff in at night and leave the doors open on your vehicle they get in and take your food luckily they didn't tear anything up. So much fun
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by TiyaShi

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I hope I can be a small part of your ever expanding wanderlust!

I would love to make your stay memorable so please do let me know how I can help

Why they chose this property

4 miles to the Great Smoky Mountain park entrance and 3 miles to Gatlinburg downtown, the location is unbeatable with hiking, skiing at Ober, white water rafting, restaurants and shopping and more!

Be immersed with privacy, nature and absolutely wonderful feeling of being in a cabin perched on a hill.

What makes this property unique

THE INTERIOR SPACE
The Hilltop Chalet was built in 1970, it's a huge, over 3000+ square feet cabin but feels surprisingly cozy. There are 3 large decks, 2 living rooms and a game room

OUTSIDE
The yard area has a stunning firepit to relax and make smores with the family. There is also a hot tub to relax at the end of a tiring day.

PETS
Our home is pet friendly! We kindly request a $100 flat fee for additional cleaning. Two dogs max please. If you bring your dog, we request that you supervise them while outside - our home is in a forest and there is wildlife around.

DRIVE to the CABIN
The drive to the cabin is breathtaking, you will drive thru' windy roads with views of the Great Smoky Mountains. Please drive with caution.

DRIVEWAY
We are perched on hill so the driveway is a bit steep, with a couple of tries you will get the hang of it

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE
You'll be in the mountains and so nature related elements are inevitable like weather and wildlife. You may loose power if there is a snowstorm and will see bears from time to time have , please do follow all the safety protocols.

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