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Closer To Home - Luxurious Mountain Cabin in the Smokies

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Closer To Home's view from the hollow
Enjoy the hot tub anytime
Enjoy the view from the upper level deck
View of the Smoky Mountains National Park
Closer To Home - A must see in the Winter

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Anakeesta
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪84 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

Living Room 1

2 Queen Sofa Beds

Living Room 2

2 Queen Sofa Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Closer To Home - Luxurious Mountain Cabin in the Smokies

100% OWNER OPERATED and MANAGED. New to VRBO, 'Closer to Home' is a luxury 4 bedroom 4 bath log cabin located in Black Bears Falls, one of Gatlinburg's premier log home communities, located five minutes from downtown Gatlinburg.

This luxury cabin is the highest elevation of any other 4 BR in Black Bear Falls.

Enjoy the breathtaking, panoramic view of the Great Smoky Mountains from one of two large covered decks. This beautiful log cabin has all the amenities you could wish for on a vacation, including 2 beautiful stone fireplaces and massive windows, while accommodating 16 guests. 'Closer to Home' is equipped with a hot tub, free WiFi, flat screen TV's, DVD player, PlayStation, Wii, as well as boasting a nice patio and 2 grilling stations. You will also enjoy the flat parking area.

Come visit our cabin and be much 'Closer to Home' than ever before.
Look at a live view of Gatlinburg from our deck.

Property manager

David & Karen D'Antonio

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 AM
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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non-compliance of any of these House Rule, will result in forfeiting of your deposit up to removal of the property.
No RVs or campers allowed in Black Bear Falls or on the cabin's parking area.

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: 24
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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gatlinburg

Located in Gatlinburg, this cabin is in the city centre and near theme parks. 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. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies 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

  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Anakeesta - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • SkyPark - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 9 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Southern Comfort - Westgate Resort - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Gatlinburg Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chesapeake's Seafood and Raw Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Three Jimmy's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Closer To Home - Luxurious Mountain Cabin in the Smokies have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Closer To Home - Luxurious Mountain Cabin in the Smokies pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Closer To Home - Luxurious Mountain Cabin in the Smokies?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Closer To Home - Luxurious Mountain Cabin in the Smokies?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Closer To Home - Luxurious Mountain Cabin in the Smokies located?

This family-friendly Gatlinburg cabin is located in the mountains, 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Chapel at Honeymoon Hills, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. Gatlinburg Space Needle and Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 155 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 155 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

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

Great views, location

We loved the views from the deck and the convenience to GSMNP hikes like Grotto and Rainbow Falls. Would stay here again on future trips to Gatlinburg.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi F.

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

Short stay

Great view, hot tub, and layout of house, perfect for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

T K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Wonderful cabin! Super nice host! The only thing is the cabin was not as clean as expected. Its ok though, not the host fault! They even had the cleaners come back out to re mop the floors! Would definitely stay here again. We lovesd it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam R.

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

Great Stay

Great Time as always at the Closer to Home Cabin
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric R.

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

Great location

We had a wonderful stay. The cabin was clean and the location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

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

Great place with helpful owners.

The property was the perfect size for our group, very clean and the owners were very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa m.

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

great stay

this was a great place for 4 couples. Plenty of space and conveniently located
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Melissa L.

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

Family vacation

Property was very nice with a beautiful view
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheila R.

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

Wonderful

Perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

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

Awesome Stay

This was our second time to stay at this cabin and it was awesome! Will return again. Our church youth group comes every year.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

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

Great house

We had a great vacation. House was very clean and spacious.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy T.

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

Family

Had a wonderful time
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

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

Christmas Vacation

Beautiful, clean & cozy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

100% the best

Anyone going to Gatlinburg must stay at Closer to home. Beautiful cabin at the top of the mountain overlooking Gatlinburg. Close to everything. We have been there 2 times and will go again. The Host is absolutely amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Family get-together

One wonderful week together with children and grandchildren. View of Smokies is great. Accommodations were very nice. Easy access to hiking, Gatlinburg attractions, and Dollywood.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Awesome

Amazing place with views to match
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Donna O.

Great weekend retreat with friends

Awesome home for a weekend of fellowship! Thanks for sharing your "Home" with close friends that made us feel like we were "Closer to home" . Everything we needed was right there for our use, and grocery store very close by to obtain everything you need .
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tera L.

Beautiful cabin Closer to Home

We loved Closer to Home!!! This was our family's first trip to Gatlinburg and what a better way to enjoy our trip was staying at this beautiful cabin! We had a great time visiting with family and friends! The cabin was clean and had spectacular views! Perfect for kids, Big and Small!! The game room and hot tub with a view were an added bonus. Can't wait to go back!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Debra A.

60th Anniversary

We make several trips a year to Gatlinburg and have stayed in several cabins in Black Bear Falls. This is our favorite. It is well furnished and tastefully decorated. It is a fabulous floor plan for a family gathering. We especially loved the outside deck area which is loaded with lots of rocking chairs.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Wonderful view and family getaway.

The house is beautiful and so is the view. Convenient access to Gatlinburg shops as well as the park. My only concerns were not enough towels for the amount of people it is rated for, so might want to bring some. Also toilet paper and paper towels limited supply.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Family Trip

We had a great time at Closer to Home. We had a surprise visit from our sister who flew into town and was able to travel with us to the cabin. The cabin was so clean and perfect for three families plus grandma! We loved how all the children could stay downstairs together and hang out! This cabin is close to everything! We look forward to returning to Closer to Home very soon!

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

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

Best Smoky mountain view

The cabin was perfect for our family of 8 and my brother and sister in law. The view was amazing. There are two decks to sit on with plenty of seating. The kitchen was well stocked with plenty of plates, cups and pots and pans. There were books and puzzles but it is hard to get off the deck and come inside. We all said we would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nan H.

Wonderful Home

We had such a wonderful time in this beautiful home/cabin. Time spent site seeing, spending time with family. Wish more could of attended. Everything we really needed was furnished for our stay. Played lots of pool in the evening. The view was something out of a picture!! Would recommend this to others in a heartbeat.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

Carrie Borgini

We enjoyed staying at Closer to Home. The access to downtown is a great plus. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. The only thing that would have been better was if the sleeper sofa was upstairs instead of down. We had a handicapped guest that could not go down the stairs to sleep, but the sofa upstairs was very comfortable. We look forward to staying again.

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

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

Great Cousins Trip

The cabin was very clean and well stocked. It was a great space and lay out for 13 people. We had a couple of mishaps that were outside of the property management’s control (power outage) but they were quick to respond with help. The location is far enough away from the main strip of Gatlinburg that it’s peaceful but close enough that getting to the shops and activities were easily accessible. The only suggestions we have are to have a few extra towels for large groups and to consider getting sheets that are a little softer. Overall, we had a great time and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by David & Karen D'Antonio

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After vacationing many years in Gatlinburg and always looking forward to the next vacation to add to the many memories we've collected over the years, we felt like this was the place and time to purchase something here for our family.

Why they chose this property

The cabin is located Black Bear Falls, which includes an awesome panoramic views and the developer left as much nature as possible to expose the beauty of this log home community.

What makes this property unique

While feeling secluded in this log home community you are only 5 minutes to Downtown Gatlinburg and the Arts and Crafts area. Enjoy many wonderful dinning options located within minutes of the cabin, along with banking, fast food, and a grocery store within 3 miles.

Languages:

English, Spanish
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