A+ Views & Location! Dollywood, Hot Tub, Games, Resort Pool & Gym, Pet Friendly
This spacious 8 Bedroom 6 Bathroom cabin in Pigeon Forge is perfect for large groups, family reunions, business retreats, and multi‑family vacations. It sleeps up to 26 guests. Located in the highly regarded Preserve Resort with over 4,640ft under the roof guarantees plenty of space for everyone. It is close to the Parkway and offers quick access to many attractions like Dollywood, The island, The Ripken Experience, Gatlinburg, and top Smoky Mountain attractions. Guests love the awesome views, games room and relaxing hot tub. If you're searching for a large group cabin near the Parkway or a Smoky Mountain cabin close to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg attractions, this cabin checks every box.
Why Guests Love Mountain Pause Retreat: ✔ Panoramic Mountain views from all four decks ✔ Minutes to the heart of Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg and all their attractions ✔ Spacious living areas with soaring windows ✔ Private hot tub overlooking the mountains ✔ Home theater with 100” screen & surround sound ✔ Full game room: pool table, air hockey, foosball, 60-game arcade ✔ Pet-friendly - up to 3 dogs (fees apply) ✔ No carpet. Hard floors throughout ✔ Resort amenities: pool, gym, sauna, steam room, pavilion ✔ Easy access on newly paved roads + large level parking area ✔ Perfect for family reunions, church retreats, corporate stays, sports teams & wedding groups
TOP ATTRACTIONS NEARBY FOR FAMILIES AND GROUPS Pigeon Forge • Dollywood – Rides, shows, festivals, and fun for all ages. • The Island – Shops, restaurants, fountains, and the big observation wheel. • WonderWorks – Indoor hands‑on exhibits perfect for kids and teens. • Titanic Museum – Interactive, educational, and great for rainy days. • Lumberjack Feud – Action‑packed show + adventure park. • Dinner Shows – Hatfield & McCoy, Pirates Voyage, and more. • The Ripken Experience Pigeon Forge. A premier youth baseball complex with MLB‑style turf fields and a Smoky Mountain backdrop. Ideal for tournaments and traveling families.
Gatlinburg • Anakeesta – Treetop bridges, ziplining, dining, and mountain views. • SkyPark & SkyBridge – Iconic suspension bridge with glass panels. • Ripley’s Aquarium – One of the top aquariums in the U.S. • Ober Mountain – Alpine slides, tubing, skiing, and scenic chairlift. • Space Needle – 360° views + arcades and attractions.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park • Cades Cove – Wildlife, historic cabins, and scenic drives. • Clingmans Dome – Highest point in the Smokies with epic views. • Waterfalls & Trails – Laurel Falls, Alum Cave, and more.
Cabin Features: • Living Room: Fireplace, HD Smart TV, library & wall of Panoramic windows • Kitchen: Fully stocked with stainless steel appliances & cookware • Dining: Two large tables + counter seating • Bedrooms: 8 private bedrooms (Kings & Queens), several suites, walk-in closets • Entertainment: Theater room w/100" screen, game room, 12 Smart TVs • Outdoor: 4 decks, rocking chairs, views from sunrise to sunset • Hot Tub: Private deck with mountain scenery • Laundry: Large-capacity washer/dryer • Parking: Plenty of space for cars, vans & buses (no RVs) • No Carpet throughout the cabin
Resort Amenities (A few steps away): • Seasonal swimming pool with unforgettable views • Large outdoor pavilion with fireplace • Fitness center, sauna & steam room • Chapel & indoor event space (available for separate rental)
Owner Operated — Stress-Free Experience We personally own and manage this cabin (and 6 others). This means: • Faster, clearer communication • Better property knowledge • Private, family-run hospitality • No management company delays
Perfect for Large Groups. Ideal for: • Family reunions • Church retreats • Corporate retreats • Couples groups • Holidays & celebrations • Multi-family vacations
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Your Mountain Escape Awaits Mountain Pause Retreat offers the perfect combination of space, luxury, comfort, and unbeatable location. Whether you're planning a family reunion, friends’ getaway, business retreat, or a peaceful escape, Mountain Pause Retreat offers everything you need for a memorable stay.
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
ABSOLUTELY 100% NO SMOKING IN the Cabin, only on decks or parking lot. Never flick butts over the rails. Heavy fines if smoke is detected inside cabin
Important information
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Sevierville
Located in Sevierville, this cabin is near theme parks and near a water park. Titanic Museum and Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Dollywood and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and Gatlinburg SkyPark. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 11 min drive - 8.5 km
Metcalf Bottoms - 11 min drive - 9.2 km
Waldens Creek - 13 min drive - 7.8 km
Getting around
Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 50 min drive
Restaurants
Red Jasper Beer Garden - 17 min drive
Pawpaw's Catfish Kitchen - 14 min drive
Boss Hogg's BBQ - 21 min drive
Peaceful Side Social - 20 min drive
Jersey Hustle Pizzeria - 21 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does A+ Views & Location! Dollywood, Hot Tub, Games, Resort Pool & Gym, Pet Friendly have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at A+ Views & Location! Dollywood, Hot Tub, Games, Resort Pool & Gym, Pet Friendly?
As of 29 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A+ Views & Location! Dollywood, Hot Tub, Games, Resort Pool & Gym, Pet Friendly on 15 August 2026 start from NZ$1,252, 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 A+ Views & Location! Dollywood, Hot Tub, Games, Resort Pool & Gym, Pet Friendly pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at A+ Views & Location! Dollywood, Hot Tub, Games, Resort Pool & Gym, Pet Friendly?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at A+ Views & Location! Dollywood, Hot Tub, Games, Resort Pool & Gym, Pet Friendly?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at A+ Views & Location! Dollywood, Hot Tub, Games, Resort Pool & Gym, Pet Friendly?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is A+ Views & Location! Dollywood, Hot Tub, Games, Resort Pool & Gym, Pet Friendly located?
Located in the mountains, this family-friendly cabin is within 6 mi (10 km) of Next To Heaven, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and Metcalf Bottoms. River Rage Go-Kart Track and Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Kitchen well stock with everything you need, beds are the best- very comfortable, game room was fun with pool table and arcade games and most of all - the views from three porches
jerry h.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 April 2026
Thank you very much for the wonderful review, we are thrilled you and your group enjoyed your stay at the cabin. The spectacular views, fabulous cabin layout, great ammenities, easy parking and good roads to commute to town are sure just some reasons our guests keep on coming back.
We appreciate you leaving the cabin in great shape, your great communication before, during and after your stay and hope to welcome you back very soon.
We had everything we needed and all was clean and ready for us. The only thing I want to note is that we had a 55 age group and some people had trouble accessing the beds because high off the floor.
Amazing floor plan and room layout for big families or friends traveling together. Lots of privacy for everyone. Well stocked. Great game room with Pool, Air Hockey, Foosball and Video games. Great movie room. Pet friendly. We brought gates to block off 2 sets of stairs to keep dog in main area. Stairs are steep. Great views. Getting to the cabin was more challenging than we expected. Very steep winding mountain road. But fully paved. Once we got our bearings it was fine. Owners are absolutely incredible. Communication was outstanding from the moment we booked through our check out. They were nice, friendly, responsive to our needs. Very quick to respond. We had an amazing week with our family and highly recommend this cabin. 5 Stars for unit and owners. Only downside was steep road to the unit. But we are native Floridians so we are not accustomed to mountain roads.
Harriette C.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2026
We appreciate your positive review and are delighted to hear that you and your group enjoyed your experience. We are committed to furnishing our guests with all necessary amenities to ensure an exceptional stay. The access roads to the cabin are well-maintained, two-lane thoroughfares, recently paved by the county, which guide our guests to breathtaking views of the Smoky Mountains.
My family and I had a wonderful early Christmas together here this past week! The cabin is very nice and comfy! (and was decorated for the upcoming holidays) The views are amazing! The kitchen is super well stocked with cooking appliances, dishes and silverware! All we needed was our food! The cabin Hosts were very helpful, accommodating, and friendly!! Also, check-in and out was a breeze!
Great cabin! Great location! Hosts were very welcoming and always available. Plenty of room for our group of 10. Views were amazing. Just a short walk across the street for a lovely fire in the shared pavilion. Definitely recommend!
Perfect cabin for our stay! We celebrated our parents 70th birthdays. Was perfect getaway to spend time with family. Lots of activities for when staying in and enough space for everyone to spread out.
Great property and even better views! We enjoyed our stay as a family of 16 people.
Tony V.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2025
Dear Tony
Thank you for the great review. We are honored you chose our Cabin for your family vacation. We could not agree more, the views are second to none, from every deck at the cabin, the pool and pavillion with the wood burning fireplace.
We appreciate the great communication, before, during and after your stay. Thank you for leaving the cabin in great shape.
We hope to welcome you back very soon.
Sincerely Karolina
This property was everything we hoped for and more. The communication process was flawless and spot on! A great property for a family/group stay. Oh, and I buried the lead- the panoramic scene of the Smokies is truly a Million Dollar View! Thankyou!
Check in and out process was seamless. Hosts were great and easy to communicate with. Location of the home in the complex was super convenient right across from the pool and gym. We were across from the bear den so saw the bears a lot. Overall Great vacation!
Our family had an amazing stay! The views are truly breathtaking. We saw bears several times over the weekend! The nearby pool was lovely and was a great viewpoint as well. The game room was so fun and had enough activities that our whole family could be together. The hot tub was great, and the house was stocked with every utensil and gadget you might need. Plenty of space here for a huge family! The location is close enough to attractions but even just enjoying the movie room in the cabin is a great family event.
Overall my family and I enjoyed our stay. Location had a beautiful view and fully stocked with absolutely everything needed to ensure we were comfortable and equipped to host our family meals. It was in a very peaceful area away from the traffic noise and congestion. Waffle maker was broken but that was not a big deal for us. AC/Heating was working perfectly for those hot afternoons and cool evenings. Hosts were very kind and understanding when we arrived early and allowed us to check out a little later.
The cabin is overall cozy and nice, but it is an older cabin, the kitchen is outdated but functional. They had a lot of hosting dishes and small appliances which we appreciated. However the drive up this mountain is steep, I wouldn't recommend driving up on snowy months, however I can imagine the views would be beautiful. My one issue would be to check the safely of this cabin as it is not child friendly, the balcony on the third floor needs to be redone bc some of the post are rotted thru and it's very dangerous for little children. Also the spacing on the old style deck is too open for comfort. And with 4 levels and lots of stairs this type of cabin is better for teens/young adults. Host were very helpful.
Claudia D.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 December 2025
Thank you for the review. As you mentioned the views are second to none and guests enjoy it tremendously.
The road to the cabin is freshly paved and is easy driveable (our daughter drives it with the scion,).
The spacious well equipped kitchen offers everything for large families to cook together. We are happy you appreciate it and made plenty use of it.
Like all cabins in the area, we go through a yearly, rigorous safety inspection and have just passed it, however we already checked on the items mentioned and the one loose post was already taken care of. Our guests are never, ever to leave children or pets unattended on the decks!!!
We trust everyone arrived home well.
Sincerely
Karolina
Check-in was simple especially since the owners were great with communication. They promptly replied to text as needed. The kitchen was well stocked. Whatever you utensil we needed was there. Having the drawers and cabinets labeled was a great asset since there were several of doing dishes.
Debby A.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2025
Hello Debby,
Thank you for your great review, we are thrilled you and your group had a wonderful time.
The awesome views, plenty of parking and lots of various living rooms to gather are just some reasons our guests keep on coming back.
We appreciate you leaving the cabin in great shape and the wonderful communication before during and after your stay.
We hope to welcome you back very soon. Sincerely Carlos and Karolina
What a great space for our family vacation! We had ages 8-73 with something for everyone. We had family game night, competitive games in the great game room, the kids loved the pool but most of all we enjoyed the beautiful views. We hiked the incredible mountains of the Smokies and fell in love with the scenery. I hope to come back for another family trip.Our hosts were available for anything we needed. Thank you!
Nancy K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2025
Dear Nancy
Thank you for the great review. We are honored you chose our Cabin for your multi generation family vacation.
We are thrilled you enjoyed the large dining room with stunning views, tables to play games and enjoy meals together.
We could not agree more, the views are second to none, from every deck at the cabin, the pool and pavillion with the wood burning fireplace.
The convenience and vicinity of having different options and to the National Park Entrance from the cabin is just one additional reason why our guests keep coming back.
We appreciate the great communication, before, during and after your stay. It has been a great pleasure to communicate with you.
Thank you for leaving the cabin in great shape. We hope to welcome you back very soon.
Sincerely Karolina and Carlos
This cabin was large enough to accommodate our family of 21 (8 were kids) and our 2 labs!There was never a dull moment with all the games, game room, pool and hot tub.We were there to get married in the outdoor shelter at the resort and it could not have been more beautiful! The hosts were always available with any questions we hadAnd yes, we saw bears!And only 20 minutes to a great swimming spot on the little river!
Amber K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2025
Dear Tony
Thank you for the great review. We are honored you chose our Cabin for your family to stay for your wedding at the Pavillion!!. We could not agree more, the views are second to none, from every deck at the cabin, the pool and pavillion with the wood burning fireplace. We appreciate the great communication, before, during and after your stay. Thank you for leaving the cabin in great shape.
We wish you both a wonderful happy live together ❤️ and hope to welcome you back very soon. Sincerely Karolina and Carlos
We and our guests absolutely loved this cabin. It is thoughtfully arranged and was the perfect get away for our wedding week. The views were absolutely incredible, I could have sat on the deck forever! Carlos and Karolina were very friendly, helpful, and responsive. The mountain roads were super intimidating at first, but we all got used to it. It was a hair further from town then we had hoped, but well worth the drive and we would definitely stay again.
Great accommodations and beautiful mountain views.
Garland H.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2024
Thanks for the review. Short & sweet :). We are glad you found our place to your satisfaction and you, and the group enjoyed the amenities. Hope you had a safe trip home.
Best Carlos & Karolina
The house is incredible and very comfortable. I would recommend updating the kitchen appliances, but the stay was great.
Karen L.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 December 2024
Thank you for your feedback, we will evaluate your suggestion. We are thrilled you and your family enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back very soon. Thank you for leaving the cabin in great shape. Happy Holidays. Sincerely Karolina and Carlos
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Hashim N.
8 June 2019
Excellent trip..Great destination..
Overall.. everything was excellent..
Hashim N.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
Dear Hashim, thank you for the great review, it was a pleasure having you and your family stay at Mountain Pause Retreat. We are thrilled you had a great time and we hope to welcome you back very soon. Sincerely Carlos and Karolina
About the host
Hosted by Carlos and Karolina
Hello and welcome! We are Carlos and Karolina Galvez, proud owners of Mountain Pause Retreat. Our story is a bit of a world tour: I am originally from Peru, Karolina is from Switzerland, and we first met on a Caribbean cruise. We later married in Alaska and eventually put down roots in Miami, Florida. Over the past 30 years, we’ve been blessed with three wonderful children—now grown—and the opportunity to travel across the globe, from the Peruvian Andes to the Swiss Alps.
Although we love the ocean (after all, that’s where our story began), the mountains have always held a special place in our hearts. When we first visited the Smoky Mountains, something clicked. Their quiet beauty and gentle ridgelines reminded each of us of home—of the landscapes that shaped our childhoods and our cultures.
From that moment, we dreamed of owning a cabin here. A place where our family and friends could gather, slow down, reconnect, and escape the demands of busy city life. That dream became Mountain Pause Retreat—a peaceful haven we are grateful to share with guests from around the world.
We hope that during your stay, you too can relax, unwind, and take a meaningful “pause” in this beautiful mountain setting.
Warmly, Carlos & Karolina
Why they chose this property
Mountain Pause Retreat is truly one of the most beautiful cabins in the Smoky Mountains, and its views are nothing short of breathtaking. We fell in love with its spacious rooms, the wonderful resort amenities, and its perfect location—close enough to enjoy all the attractions of the nearby towns, yet far enough to fully relax, unwind, and take in the peaceful wilderness and serene beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains.
We treasure every moment we spend here with our family and friends, and when we’re not in town, we love being able to share this special place with guests from around the world. Our hope is that you experience the same joy, comfort, and connection that we do, and that your stay creates memories you will carry with you for years to come.
Welcome to Mountain Pause Retreat. We’re honored to host you.
What makes this property unique
Getting here is simple and stress-free, with an easy drive along the newly paved road and convenient access from either direction on US-321. The cabin is perfectly situated—close enough to enjoy all the action in Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, and Gatlinburg, yet far enough to soak in the peacefulness, fresh mountain air, and surrounding wilderness.
The bright, welcoming rooms lift the spirit and create the perfect atmosphere to relax, recharge, and truly unwind. The back-entrance access to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park—and to beautiful Cades Cove—is just minutes away, making outdoor adventures incredibly convenient.
You’ll also find plenty of grocery options along the way, or you can simply place an order in advance and have everything ready upon your arrival.
Languages:
English, German, Italian, Spanish
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests