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Playing Hooky - Couple's Retreat - Peaceful Woodland Paradise, Hot Tub, Pet Friendly

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A wooden gazebo with a pool table and outdoor seating area.
A wooden cabin interior with a wooden floor, a leather sofa, a television mounted on the wall, and a wooden dresser with a mirror.
A lake with a wooden dock and a sign indicating catch and release fishing by permit only.
Interior
A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a wooden building with a green roof, and mountains in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds

    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Sevierville, TN
  • Place, Walker Sisters Place
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Goats on the Roof
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Playing Hooky - Couple's Retreat - Peaceful Woodland Paradise, Hot Tub, Pet Friendly

A romantic 1-bedroom cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains waiting for you to enjoy your own private hot tub, fire pit, and fireplace.

Bring your 4-legged family member.

This cabin is pet friendly with a gated deck, easy access and plenty of parking. Bring your toys (bike, Jeep, side by side, show cars).

It’s a place to escape, relax, reconnect and make memories.

Forget work, forget the schedule, leave your busy world behind and PLAY HOOKY in a beautiful romantic 1-bedroom cabin that gives you the perfect combination of mountain charm, privacy and modern comforts. Whether you’re celebrating an anniversary, enjoying a honeymoon, taking a romantic vacation away or simply need a few days to slow down, this cabin gives you a place to do exactly that.

Spend your mornings enjoying the peaceful mountain surroundings.

Come back after a day exploring the Smokies and soak in the private hot tub, curl up by the fireplace, gather around the firepit under the stars and enjoy the kind of evening you’ll remember long after you leave.

And because we know your 4-legged family members are a part of the family too, Playing Hooky is PET FRIENDLY.

SOMETIMES YOU JUST NEED TO PLAY HOOKY FROM THE REAL WORLD

• Private 1-bedroom romantic cabin
• Private hot tub
• Private fire pit
• Pet friendly
• Gated deck for your 4-legged family members
• Minutes from The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Cades Cove

If you travel with friends, but sometimes like your own space, Gettin’ Cozy is another romantic next door. You can spend all the time you want with friends or family, then relax in your own romantic cabin with the one you love. 🖤

Sleeps 2
Check In Time 5:00 PM
Check Out Time: 10:00 AM
Paved roads to cabin/gravel driveway
Easy cabin access during winter weather
Parking for 2 vehicles
Plenty of room to park your trailer
Motorcycles good
Must Be 21 or older to rent
Pet friendly
Closed to arrivals & departures on Thanksgiving & Christmas Day
Year-round fishing and seasonal pool access are available nearby. Playing Hooky has a membership for your use to the Honeysuckle Meadows Pool & Deli located approximately 3 ½ miles from the cabin in Wears Valley. Fishing pole rentals are available onsite during the summer season.

Distances: (distances are approximate)
Honeysuckle Meadows Pool & Deli: 3 ½ miles
Pigeon Forge: 7 ½ miles
Townsend: 7 ½ miles
Gatlinburg: 15 miles
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Wears Valley entrance: 4 miles
Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Area: 4 1/2 miles
Kroger: 7 miles
Publix: 7 miles
Wal-Mart: 10 miles
Dollywood: 10 miles
Anakeesta: 16 miles
Tanger Outlets, Sevierville: 10 miles

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Adults only

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3886025vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Sevierville

Sevierville is home to this holiday home. Titanic Museum and Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Show are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Dollywood's Splash Country and Dollywood. Ober Mountain and Gatlinburg SkyPark are not to be missed. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Sevierville, TN

What's nearby

  • Walker Sisters Place - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Next To Heaven - 10 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Waldens Creek - 10 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Goats on the Roof - 11 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mel's Classic Diner - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Sloppy Hog Saloon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Boss Hogg's BBQ - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Playing Hooky - Couple's Retreat - Peaceful Woodland Paradise, Hot Tub, Pet Friendly have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Playing Hooky - Couple's Retreat - Peaceful Woodland Paradise, Hot Tub, Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Playing Hooky - Couple's Retreat - Peaceful Woodland Paradise, Hot Tub, Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Playing Hooky - Couple's Retreat - Peaceful Woodland Paradise, Hot Tub, Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Playing Hooky - Couple's Retreat - Peaceful Woodland Paradise, Hot Tub, Pet Friendly located?

Situated in Sevierville, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Walker Sisters Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Next To Heaven. Island at Pigeon Forge and LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge are also within 9 miles (15 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. 21 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway for me and my husband of 32 years to connect and just enjoy. Pool was great too.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was an amazing cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cabin!! Enjoyed staying there and would stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little cabin for a long weekend getaway for two! The cabin was extremely clean and cozy! Loved it!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and we are grateful it is a pet friendly property so our dog could be with us. Everything was provided in the cabin. It is close to everything but far enough off Wears Valley Road so that we could enjoy complete quiet in the woods and get away.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home.

This was the perfect place for us to stay. Great location to Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Cades Cove and Clingman’s Dome. It was clean, comfortable and a great home away from home.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 September 2024
Its great to hear that this was a perfect stay for you. We are delighted that the location was ideal & that the cabin was clean, comfortable & a great home away from home. Thank you & we hope you stay with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Very clean, great location an excellent place for a couple get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 November 2024
Thank you ! We're thrilled to hear that the cabin was an excellent place for a couples getaway.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Cabin

The most comfortable cabin that we have ever stayed in. It had a loveseat with recliners on both ends, a great bed, and a huge walk-in shower!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2024
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you found the cabin so comfortable, especially the loveseat and the huge walk-in shower. It’s great to know that you had such a relaxing stay. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Found Peace on the Peaceful Side

Excellent cabin, very comfy and cozy. Excellent location for visits to the Smoky Mountains. The hustle and bustle of Pigeon Forge is not my style, this place and location definitely was! Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Thanksgiving 2024

Cabin was very clean. It had most everything needed for us to cook Thanksgiving dinner. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed the cabin. The place was very clean and looked as shown in the photos. We were surprised to find no wash clothes with our towels, but managed without them. We couldn't get the fire place to start on Saturday morning and were discouraged when our voice mail was not returned. The hot tub was very nice, but we didn't use it when it rained because there isn't a roof covering it.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re really glad to hear you enjoyed the cabin and found it clean and true to the photos. That means a lot to us. We sincerely apologize that our staff overlooked the washcloths. Had we known as soon as you arrived, we would have been more than happy to deliver them promptly. We also apologize for the issue with the fireplace, which we would have addressed immediately. Unfortunately, we couldn't locate your voicemail message, which caused some confusion on our end. We will review this with our team to ensure a better guest experience moving forward. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the hot tub. That’s helpful feedback as we continue to look for ways to improve the guest experience. Thank you again for staying with us and for your thoughtful comments. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future and provide an even better experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to play hooky

We stayed for 5 days and loved every minute of it. The cabin was beautiful and met all of our expectations. The washer/dryer unit was an unexpected perk that was wonderful. The property is quiet, well maintained and close enough to town to make it the perfect getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2024
Amy Its great to hear that the cabin met your expectations. Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We appreciate your feedback. We hope you will return again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

Nicely Decorated, Comfortable Bed, close to attractions and Mountains. Saw momma bear and her cubs. We had so much fun lost track of days
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2024
Thank You Sally! We're delighted that you had so much fun that you lost track of time. It’s always our goal to provide a memorable stay, and your feedback truly brightens our day. If you ever find yourself back in the area, we’d love to welcome you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Playing Hooky

Place was great, clean and comfortable. Only problem is the internet was terrible.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 September 2024
Karen Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear that the place was great, clean & comfortable. We look forward to hosting you in the future. We will find you a cabin with high speed internet!! :) Until then safe travels!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Playing Hooky

Peaceful and enjoyable
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2024
Effie Thank you for your feedback. We hope you stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We will be back

Nice
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2024
James Awesome! Thanks for your kind review. We look forward to your return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great private get away

Secluded in a nice location. Beautiful cabin. Everything was just perfect for us. We didn’t see bears on the property but did at Smoky Mnt. Park. We will be back! Thanks for making our 1st vacay in 5 years magical and first get away since my husband’s electrocution accident easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2024
Stephanie Thank you so much for your heartfelt review. We’re delighted to hear that you found the cabin beautiful and that the location was perfect for your getaway. It means a lot to us that we could contribute to making your first vacation in five years so special, especially after the challenges you’ve faced. We’re truly sorry to hear about your husband’s accident, and it’s wonderful to know that the cabin provided a bit of ease and comfort during your stay. We hope the bears you saw at Smoky Mountain Park brought a touch of excitement and joy to your trip. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future and wish you both continued healing and happiness. Safe travels and take care!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Adorable, clean, romantic cabin

We absolutely loved our stay on our honeymoon at Playing Hooky. It had everything we needed to either stay in and be cozy, or relax after a long day out and about. The bed was very comfortable, and the walk-in shower was so luxurious. The only issue we had was the lack of total privacy in the bathroom, due to the open spaces in the upper walls. We worked around it though and had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 August 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your honeymoon stay at Playing Hooky and found it cozy and well-equipped for both relaxation and adventure. We're especially glad that you appreciated the comfort of the bed and the luxury of the walk-in shower. We appreciate your feedback regarding the bathroom privacy, and we’ll certainly consider it as we look for ways to improve. We're delighted you had a wonderful stay overall, and we hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

35th Anniversary Trip

Great little cabin for two. We enjoyed the walk-in shower and the hottub. We didn't have to drive far into Pigeon Forge to get to the grocery store or attractions. Somewhat secluded with other cabins up the hill. The deck would of been more appealing with the weeds/grass cut around it and the little creek cleaned up a bit, that's our only negative. Overall, we loved the cabin, and will book again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2024
We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay at Playing Hooky for your anniversary trip! We appreciate your feedback and apologize our lawn care service was behind schedule. We appreciate you and are delighted to hear you will return again. Please be sure to mention to us you are a repeat guest so we may apply a discount to any future stays.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Vacation 24

Property was very cute and cozy! The only complaint I have which isn’t really a complaint is that I wish they had extra toilet paper and trash bags ready for us. If you need something extra you have to drive to their office and pick it up, would be nice if they dropped that off on porch or something! Other than that it was very nice stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2024
Thank you so much for your feedback and for taking the time to share your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that you found the property cute and cozy. We appreciate your suggestion regarding the extra supplies; we’re always looking for ways to improve our guests’ experiences, and we’ll definitely consider your idea of delivering additional items to the porch. Thanks again for your valuable input, and we hope to welcome you back for another stay in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it!

We loved the cabin. It was in the perfect location and not too far up into the mountains. If you’re looking for something quiet this is the place for you. The only complaint we have is regarding a storm that came through that knocked out the power to our cabin. While we understand Mother Nature is out of our control, the lack of concern the rental company had was disheartening. We had a couple come to the cabin next to us who got forced out by weather and placed next to us. The rental company was aware of the power outage. They could have reached out to us to check in but I had to reach out to them. If you are looking for above and beyond customer service this is not the place for you. Despite the storm issues, we would stay here again as everything else was perfect! The only other thing I would change is adding chairs to the front porch of the cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2024
We are delighted to hear you loved the cabin, and that you would stay here again! We are so sorry Mother Nature chose your area of the woods to wreak havoc during your stay and that fallen trees on the power line caused a power outage. We were relocating the couple next door due to a plumbing problem and that's when we first learned of the outage in your area. We are glad you communicated with our after-hours emergency contact who advised there were approximately 300 homes without power in your area and that the power company forecasted it would take an additional 1 1/2 hours for the repair. We also enjoyed the nice communication with you via text as you departed for home. We appreciate your feedback and hope you will return to stay again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this place! Will definitely stay with them again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

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