In the heart of Hartford, this cabin is a serene escape from the hustle and bustle. With its wraparound deck overlooking mountain views, an airy interior with exposed beams, and stone fire pit for cozy nights under the stars.
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Wonderful
Entire cabin
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8149 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Smoky Mountain Log Cabin Close to Rafting!
Nestled among trees and surrounded by classic Smoky Mountain beauty sits this 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental in Hartford! The cabin hosts an airy and bright, authentic cabin interior coupled with a wraparound deck that overlooks the mountain landscape. When you're not white-water rafting in the Pigeon River, head to Pigeon Forge and explore the many attractions. After busy days hiking or fishing, return to this cabin for a BBQ and a night of roasting s'mores around the fire pit!
-- THE PROPERTY --
Fire Pit | Mountain Views | 1,600 Sq Ft
Embrace a slower pace of life when you stay at this peaceful Tennessee cabin with all the space, amenities, and proximity to outdoor recreation needed for your nature-filled getaway!
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4 (Loft): Sleeper Sofa
OUTDOOR LIVING: Wraparound deck, Adirondack chairs, outdoor bistro table, picnic table, hammock, stone fire pit, large yard, patio furniture, gas grill INDOOR LIVING: Open layout, natural light, exposed beams, gas fireplace, flat-screen Smart TV, hammock chairs, soaking tub, board games KITCHEN: Well-equipped, high-top breakfast bar, ample cabinet space, drip coffee maker, blender, Crock-Pot, spices, cooking basics, dishware & flatware GENERAL: Free WiFi, linens/towels, air conditioning, first aid kit, keyless entry, trash bags, paper towels FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-trip) ACCESSIBILITY: Stairs required to access, bedroom & bathroom on main floor, 2-story home PARKING: Gravel driveway (4 vehicles)
-- THE LOCATION --
OUTDOOR RECREATION: Rip Roaring Adventures (4.3 miles), Smoky Mountain Outdoors (5.2 miles), Maddron Bald Trailhead (13.9 miles), CLIMB Works Smoky Mountains - Zipline Tour (17.3 miles), Foxfire Mountain Adventure Park (21.2 miles), Forbidden Caverns (28.3 miles), Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Sugarlands Visitor Center (32.5 miles), Sevierville City Park (39.9 miles) ATTRACTIONS: Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies (29.5 miles), Gatlinburg Space Needle (29.9 miles), Ripley's Believe It or Not! (29.9 miles), Dollywood (35.7 miles), The Island in Pigeon Forge (37.1 miles), RainForest Adventures Discovery Zoo (41.6 miles), Parrot Mountain and Gardens (41.7 miles), Titanic Museum Attraction (43.1 miles), Hollywood Wax Museum (43.5 miles) GOLF: Bent Creek Golf Village (19.8 miles), Smoky Mountain Country Club (17.8 miles), Gatlinburg Golf Course (33.1 miles), Baneberry Golf & Resort (33.2 miles) WINERIES: Smoky Mountain Winery (28.9 miles), Mill Bridge Winery (33.9 miles), Hillside Winery (41.2 miles), Apple Barn Winery (42.8 miles), Mountain Valley Vineyards (43.2 miles) AIRPORTS: Gatlinburg Pigeon Forge Airport (38.5 miles), McGhee Tyson Airport (76.2 miles)
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking - Pet friendly w/ $100 fee (+ fees & taxes, max 2) - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: This 2-story home requires exterior stairs to access. Although there are bedrooms and a full bathroom on the main floor, additional interior stairs are required to access the 2nd-floor bedroom and loft
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cabin: Internet access
Parking and transport
Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
Spices
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Yard
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
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)
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
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and a first aid kit
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Hartford is home to this cabin. Bootleggers Distillery and Wildwater Adventures 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 Joe Green Island. USA Raft and Kiwanis Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Hartford travel guide
Is Smoky Mountain Log Cabin Close to Rafting! pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Smoky Mountain Log Cabin Close to Rafting!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Smoky Mountain Log Cabin Close to Rafting!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Smoky Mountain Log Cabin Close to Rafting!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Smoky Mountain Log Cabin Close to Rafting! located?
Situated in Hartford, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of USA Raft, Bootleggers Distillery and Wildwater Adventures. Joe Green Island and Smith Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Smoky Mountain Log Cabin Close to Rafting! Reviews
Reviews
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
It was very pleasant. Very clean and beautiful! Would definitely go back.
Jeremy M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Tammy N.
16 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication
Was very hard to find,with directions given. Need 4x4 or all wheel drive. Its a drive to all attractions. Cabin was cozy.Beds not comfortable. Only 1 shower for 8 people is difficult.
It was a very beautiful area! The only thing was actually getting there. The sharp turn into the driveway and your GPS tells you that the road is closed. But the property itself was beautiful and clean. Definitely would stay there again.
Valerie C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
james
6 Jul 2024
Beautiful Cabin
The place was amazing thank you for letting us stay in your wonderful cabin. We had a great time! One little note, one of the slate steps coming up the stairs from the garage area is loose.
james
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Tommy
14 Nov 2023
Mt.cabin
Had a very nice time, stairs difficult for this 78 yr.old.. washer & dryer would have been a plus.
This was a great little cabin for a long weekend in the Smokies. One thing that I did miss in the listing was that the master bathroom is a tub only. It was not a big deal as the second bathroom downstairs has a shower, but it was a bit limiting.
Overall cabin is great! They hold most of your essential items. I think clear directions to the cabin would've helpful, especially when its dark out. GPS would brings you to the wrong road. If you get car sick easily take something, a lot of whinding toad. Other than that its a beautiful spot definitely recommend it!
The road to the cabin is not safe if the weather is bad. Not much room for a family to gather and sit to visit. It’s a beautiful cabin but if you are there to go to Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg as we were the travel back and forth is very long
It was a nice place. The maid service needs to do a better job as mouse droppings were found on the rug as well as in the drawers. A few of the appliances in the kitchen had not been properly cleaned. We simply cleaned them, but I notified the manager. He stated he would tell the cleaning service.
If you are looking for a place to unwind and enjoy nature then this is the cabin for you. We had a lot of family bonding time on this trip; from hiking to exploring Gatlinburg. While at the cabin enjoyed grilling and making s’mores. The owners we very thoughtful and had sleep sound machines in each bedroom. This was very helpful because at night it’s so quiet you can hear whenever someone walks or talks. We even had the neighbors friendly dog Boomer come over to play. The only downside was there was not a washer or dryer on site and the kitchen wasn’t as clean as I would have liked. I have a small car and it did struggle to make it up the gravel road.
Michelle B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Leisa
7 Jul 2023
Quite Family Weekend Getaway
If you looking for a quiet retreat and a place to enjoy nature this is the cabin for you. Our family had a lot of bonding time; from hiking to exploring Gatlinburg. While at the cabin we enjoyed coming back from a day of exploring to grill and make s’mores. The neighbors friendly dog Boomer even came over to play. The owners were very thoughtful and had sleep sound machines in each bedroom. They came in handy at night because it’s so quiet you can hear whenever someone talks or walks. The only downsides is the kitchen wasn’t as clean as I like and the lack on a washer and dryer on site. I do have a small car and it did struggle coming up on the gravel road.
This is a stellar property! We absolutely loved everything about it. There was lots of space for our family of six -- we loved the outdoor dining area and sitting on the porch. We would recommend a AWD or 4WD car for the drive up the last several miles, but that said we had visitors who were able to get up the hill in a front-wheel drive car, so perhaps we're just flatlanders! In any case, the location is incredible -- close to Hartford but way removed from the day-to-day. Guests should know that a beer or butter run will take you 30 to 40 minutes round trip! But we planned well and brought lots of groceries from Newport. The cabin was clean, peaceful, organized, and well-thought-out. Communication was top-right. A real gem -- honestly, one of our best VRBO experiences yet.
Beautiful place but not for taking kids. I think it was my fault for not reading the review and learning about driving to the cabin. If you plan to leave the cabin and get to know around, this cabin is not for you. The last part of the drive to the cabin is significantly challenging and doesn't take small kids.
We loved being in this very nice and cozy cabin in the mountains, away from everybody. All though the drive to Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge was a 45-60 min drive; the cabin was worth the drive time. We are definitely coming back the same time next year!!!
Robert H.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Shelby L.
30 Jul 2022
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Good but small changes could make the difference
Property was nice. Good scenery. Very private. Main issues were upstairs bedroom doors are hard to shut and latch and the soaking tubs jets were moldy.
The house itself is great, it was very clean, well decorated and had with a nice view. If the purpose of your trip is to go to Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge, the house is a bit of a drive from there. If all you want is a quiet vacation in the mountains, this house is perfect. If you want to explore the surrounding cities just know you'll be driving over an hour.