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Private and Secluded Pet friendly cabin in the Smokies! 2bed/2bath

Family-friendly holiday home with water park and outdoor pool

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Nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains, Walden offers a secluded retreat. Escape to the wrap-around deck or unwind in the hot tub nestled among trees. With fast WiFi, an arcade loft and pool table for entertainment.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private and Secluded Pet friendly cabin in the Smokies! 2bed/2bath

Welcome to the Walden, a space of seclusion in the Great Smoky Mountains. This cabin sits quietly in the forest with no other cabins in sight. Privacy is a priority with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Ample parking allows for up to 3 vehicles. Relax on the wrap around deck or soak in the hot tub nestled in the forest. Fast WiFi is available to handle multiple devices, or play a game of pool and check out the arcade in the loft. Keep it chill, no parties. Minimum rental age is 25. Located 15 minutes from the Parkway. There is a $150 pet fee. Please indicate if you are bringing your pet at time of booking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Fenced private pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking or vaping of any kind

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Local artist showcase
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

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 and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: All dogs who are house broken are welcome.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
No parties or large groups

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking or vaping of any kind

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Note from host: No parties or large groups
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Seclusion in the Smokies
Seclusion in the Smokies dog Friendly!
Seclusion in the Smokies dog Friendly Pool is Open!
Secluded in the Smokies dog Friendly Family Cabin With hot tub

About the area

Located in Sevierville, this holiday home is near theme parks and in the mountains. Titanic Museum and Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ober Mountain and Wilderness at the Smokies. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Dollywood's Splash Country and Dollywood. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Sevierville travel guide
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Pigeon Forge, TN

What's nearby

  • Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster
    Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster
    13 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park showing mountains, forest scenes and a cascade
    Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    14 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Island at Pigeon Forge which includes a fountain
    Island at Pigeon Forge
    17 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Waldens Creek
    6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Goats on the Roof
    12 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS)
    66 min drive

Restaurants

  • Red Jasper Beer Garden
    16 min drive
  • McDonald's
    17 min drive
  • Jersey Hustle Pizzeria
    13 min drive
  • The Heavenly Roast
    22 min drive
  • Pawpaw's Catfish Kitchen
    19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private and Secluded Pet friendly cabin in the Smokies! 2bed/2bath have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Private and Secluded Pet friendly cabin in the Smokies! 2bed/2bath pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Private and Secluded Pet friendly cabin in the Smokies! 2bed/2bath?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private and Secluded Pet friendly cabin in the Smokies! 2bed/2bath?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private and Secluded Pet friendly cabin in the Smokies! 2bed/2bath?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private and Secluded Pet friendly cabin in the Smokies! 2bed/2bath located?

This family-friendly Sevierville holiday home is located in the mountains, 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Waldens Creek, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Goats on the Roof and Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster. The Track and Lumberjack Feud are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Private and Secluded Pet friendly cabin in the Smokies! 2bed/2bath Reviews

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9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and fun place to stay. Will look to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was a dream. If you're looking for a comfortable and secluded space, this is for you. In the rain, this cabin is an absolute charm.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was in a great location, away from town, so nice & quiet. It was super close to everything though. We loved the drive to town & back. We used the hot tub every day, really enjoyed it!We saw a mama bear and 2 cubs one evening, near the outdoor fireplace! That was really cool! We made a great choice, picking this cabin!
Bear at the bottom of the driveway
Living room at night… so pretty!
A bear in the neighborhood
Hubby tossing a stick for our Kelpie. She loved it too!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hettie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Walden was an amazing place to unplug and get away from daily life. Very secluded and cozy. A “tree top” getaway! Our host was very responsive to any questions we had and accommodated our pets as well. We arrived to the cabin with 2 watering bowls provided for our pups. Even though the dog park was at the bottom of the mountain and a little further from the cabin than expected, it was still very well kept and the pups loved it! Overall a great place and we enjoyed our little family vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

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

Private quiet cabin

We loved the seclusion of this place!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

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

Great cabin

Easy check in, beautiful cabin. It was a perfect stay for our weekend trip to the mountains :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

scott M.

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

quiet

hosts were great, property was very secluded. would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug S.

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

Spring Break Trip

Place was great. Perfect for the 4 of us. Loved the quiet and ability to get to things to do within 25 minutes. Cabin had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dana L.

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

Great cozy private place!

We enjoyed our time as a family! It was cozy and well stocked. We loved the nature and privacy!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ty B.

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

Perfect Mountain Escape

This place was amazing! The house was perfect, exactly as described. Great location, and feels very secluded while not being too far from Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. The hosts were lightning fast to communicate and answer any questions we had. I would definitely book this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

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

Perfect Stay in the Smokey Mountains

My husband and I (and our two Labradors) loved our stay at the Walden. The cabin is in a great/secluded location. Nice open concept with comfortable amenities. Internet was very good (should anyone need to stay connected). Great community with the owners. You can tell they take a lot of pride in their cabin! Can’t wait to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne R.

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

Amazing!

This cabin is absolutely amazing! Private location, super comfortable beds, oversized fluffy towels (embroidered with the cabin’s name!), extra throw blankets, and even pet specific blankets, too - the hosts have nailed all the small details that are usually overlooked in vacation rentals. We loved staying here and so did the dog!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie L.

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

Smokey Mountain getaway

My family and I had a wonderful stay in our cabin in the woods. It was very private and peaceful. The cabin was very clean and we had no problem navigating around. It was close enough to everything ex ( gatlinburg, pogeon forge) . We would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erik P.

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

Great experience

The home was very nice in a great location with a gated community safe for kids Owner of home was very good with communication throughout our stay even had someone come by and clean the leaves off the driveway to make it easier to commute We stayed 9 days and 8 nights and will definitely stay here next year if available Also pet friendly which is good Thanks
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis B.

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

Long Weekend Getaway

Very nice, clean, well furnished and private home that had everything we needed. Hosts were very attentive, although during our stay we had everything we needed. Development was gated and felt very safe. We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

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

Christmas Vacation

We absolutely loved our stay at the Walden. We found it cozy and comfortable. The Christmas decorations really made it feel like home. I wasn't super crazy about the steep driveway and drive up but hey it's the mountains. After a few trips I became a pro. and
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Curtis M.

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

Summer Getaway

We stayed here for a week. Really nice place in a very secluded nice area. The only thing I will say is that the hot tub had a funny smell and the bleach floater was empty. I’m guessing since it was July nobody really uses it. Other than that we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug K.

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

Cute secluded getaway

The listed details were very accurate and we had a great time.. excellent communication with property owners during our stay…. Only negative which is no fault of property owner is nature didn’t provide any bears from the patio view:). I would definitely recommend and prepare for the steep driveway. Very manageable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

Family get away

We stayed at the Walden or a family getaway/attended a family wedding. It was a beautiful cabin and everything the description described. Tara was a wonderful host and answered all of our questions. We had a very late check-in due to traffic, and everything went smoothly when we got there. We even brought our dog with us, and there were even blankets and dog bowls. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex T.

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

Great Secluded Get Away!

My husband and I love to travel with our 3 fur kids! The Walden was very accommodating and we all had a great time. We would definitely recommend and hope to be back next year! We loved there were wireless chargers in each room, that wasn’t noted but an added bonus! Many others noted in their review there were not any grassy areas for your dogs to “go”. This is true but you are in the mountains, what do you expect! Our dogs were fine walking up and down the driveway and doing their business to the side of the road. I would recommend brining a flashlight, helps when they need to go out late.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan E.

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

Exactly What We Wanted

We (4 adults and 3 dogs) stayed 4 nights. This host had one of the most reasonable pet fees, for multiple dogs, that I found in my searches. It took 15-20 minutes to get to the parkway that runs through Pigeon Forge. The property was as advertised. The cabin is clean and nicely decorated. We didn't use the hottub, but it looked very clean. If you take pets, there isn't much room for bathroom breaks which wasn't unexpected given we were on the side of a mountain. Linens were nice and plenty of towels were provided. The host was very responsive to messages through the app. Definitely download directions prior to going, cell phone signals drop out well before entering the Shagbark community. We did not use any of the community ammenities but they looked nice and well kept. Not a review of the cabin, but on the fridge is a magnet for PawPaw's Catfish Kitchen. If you like New Orleans inspired food, I cannot recommend it enough. By far the best meal of our trip. Overall this was a great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandi B.

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

Beautiful cabin but…

It is secluded with a beautiful view just like you want in a Smoky Mountain vacation. The hosts are fantastic with communication. However, I think the owners of the cabin need to find a different cleaning/maintenance company for their cabin. My mom and I picked up over 30 screws, nails, and staples from the driveway where they had had work done to the cabin prior to our arrival. This may not seem like a very big deal, but it is a very secluded cabin with a steep driveway. A flat tire would have been a nightmare. The bleach floater in the hot tub was empty, and had orangeish brown gunk in it. There was trash left on the deck. We pitched the dirty sock in the downstairs bedroom that was left by the previous guests. The extra towels in the bathroom were kept in the bathroom sink cabinet and were literally touching and laid next to the toilet bowl plunger. Gross. Obviously, we re-washed and used the same towels while we were there. Beautiful cabin. Wonderful hosts who’ve just made the wrong choice with their maintenance and cleaning company in my opinion.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Successful trip

Was a nice cabin in the mountain. Glad to be able to bring my dogs it was our first trip with them. Was kinda hard to take them potty outside because there’s no grass but it is a mountain so not sure why I thought it would lol. Didn’t have any issues with our stay and we did see a bear standing at the deck. Our portable cooler was on the porch and a raccoon came to steal it twice! Lol we are used to them so wasn’t a big deal but my husband had to go wrestle the cooler back. As far as location it is pretty secluded and not too far to the community pool which is nice but was a bit farther than expected to the city attractions.. no problem with traffic or anything though so that’s nice. I was pleasantly surprised that the hosts had more supplies than a typical rental which was a bonus! Lots of games, plenty of paper products, some salt and pepper, and extra blankets. Pool table could use some updated sticks with tips but I would imagine not everyone takes good care of the items so just having them is a gift. Hot tub was clean and nice. So overall I would recommend and we enjoyed our stay. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Amazing cabin near Great Smoky Mountains

The hosts have excellent communication and are very responsive. The cabin is truly private. No other cabins within sight. All you see are trees and some of the road through some thick trees. (No vista view) I sent up a quadcopter drone and all I could see was solid trees and a few other structures at a distance. The cabin itself was not visible through the forest canopy unless you looked really close and knew exactly where it was. The upstairs loft/room and bath is the “nice” spot with the larger bathroom. The downstairs room is more private with a door that closes and if you close the window blinds it gets nice and dark so you can have a nap and lose all track of time. The bed frames are very nice and the mattresses are the perfect firmness with cozy comfort. You can use the TV Roku to sign into your favorite streaming services and the system will automatically purge your private information upon checkout. Kitchen has full size fridge and oven. Nice sink with a fancy faucet. There is also a small dish washer. Due to the forest canopy, don’t bring your telescope. (I left mine at home after communicating with hosts) Fireflies come out just after dark. I was able to get some nice long exposure pics of them flying around. (iOS app called NightCap and a tripod to hold iPhone) If you are going hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains, I recommend getting up at 6:00 AM for arrival at trail head at about 8:00 - 8:30 AM. If you go later you won’t find parking.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

KRISTIN B B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin in the woods!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025