Location: Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Tucked into an Appalachian slope and surrounded by nature, the enchanting Hillside Hideout is YOUR place to call home in the Great Smoky Mountains of Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Between hiking scenic trails, enjoying live music, dining by a river, or perusing the Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Community, unwind at this secluded cabin in the Smokies. With accommodations for up to 8 guests, homey conveniences, and fun extras, it’s the perfect cabin for your family vacation, couples’ retreat, or weekend with friends.
Unwind in the steamy hot tub on the large patio, draw a bubble bath in the indoor jetted tub, play arcade games and air hockey in the loft, or retreat with a good book and your morning coffee to the sunroom…for starters. This secluded cabin in Gatlinburg also offers a big screen TV and a crackling fireplace in the open-concept living room. Meals can be made in the outfitted kitchen with an island or on the gas grill. You can dine and set up board games at the main table. And there’s a separate office.
Along with enchanting wooded views, rustic charm meets contemporary comfort at this 2,900+ square-foot Gatlinburg cabin. Accommodations for up to 8 guests include 1 king and 2 full beds plus a sleeper sofa. Each bedroom has a TV, and the primary suite has its own bathroom. You’ll also have a laundry room, complimentary Wi-Fi, keyless entry, paved parking, and a garage.
Find your dates on the calendar and get ready for a memorable mountain getaway with loved ones!
Living Room
Natural light pours through the many windows in the open living room with a heaven-reaching ceiling and beautiful exposed beams at your Gatlinburg cabin rental. A wood-burning fireplace surrounded by impressive stonework adds coziness to the space and is a great addition to your Christmas vacation in the Smokies.
Take in the tree-studded scenery with your morning coffee while lounging on the sofa or sitting back in an armchair. Curl up with a good book and a glass of Appalachian wine in the evenings. Or gather your group for entertainment on the flatscreen TV.
Kitchen
Create homemade meals, reheat restaurant leftovers, prepare desserts, and grab midnight snacks in the fully equipped kitchen at your Smoky Mountain cabin rental. This farm-style kitchen features a white porcelain sink with a window showcasing the hillside, an island with bar stools, white cupboards, and a gas range.
You’ll have drip and single-cup coffeemakers, a dishwasher, pots and pans, cutlery, cooking utensils, glasses, dishes, and mugs. All you have to do is bring fresh ingredients and favorite treats from home or local markets.
Dining Area
Sit down for mealtimes together in the dining area just off the full kitchen at your cozy cabin in Gatlinburg, TN. Additional seats are in the living room, at the island bar, or in the sunroom. Chat about your time exploring Ripley’s Haunted Adventure, Ober Mountain, or The Village Shops while dining, laughing, sipping craft brews, or playing board games at the table.
Sunroom
Need more space to spread out on your Smoky Mountain vacation? Your Gatlinburg lodge features an enclosed porch with tons of windows, seating, and a table. It’s just another canvas for creating memories together, playing cards, drinking apple cider, or watching the birds flutter in the trees. There’s also a ceiling fan for added comfort on warmer days in the Smokies.
Rec Loft
Between smiling at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, riding horses in Cades Cove, or having a blast at OktOBERfest in Gatlinburg, keep the fun vibes up in the rec loft — aka the game room at your Gatlinburg cabin! Play to win at the air hockey table, sit down with a friend to play a variety of arcade games, or beat the high score on the Pac-Man cabinet.
You can really appreciate the Appalachian decor from this space as well, like the hanging light with a bear motif and exposed log beams. Have fun playing and reconnecting in this lovely rec space at your mountain hideaway.
Bedrooms
Ready to nap, sleep, or lounge? Your 3-floor log cabin in Gatlinburg features a bedroom and a full bathroom on each level plus enough accommodations for up to 8 guests. In the primary suite upstairs, you’ll have a king-size bed, an armchair with matching ottoman, TV, vanity table, several dressers to unpack, treetop views, exposed beams, and a private en-suite bathroom — with a double vanity, walk-in shower, and relaxing jetted bathtub.
Downstairs, you’ll have an open bedroom with a big screen TV, sitting area, full-size bed, and wooded views. You’ll also have direct access to the patio with the hot tub! And the bathroom offers a walk-in shower. On the entry level, there’s another bedroom with a full-size bed and TV, a sleeper sofa in the living room, and a bathroom with a shower/tub combo.
Office
Yet another peaceful sanctuary at your Smoky Mountain vacation home is the office. Outfitted with a large desk, built-in shelving, a plush sofa, and a ceiling fan, this space is welcoming for homeschool projects, creative crafts, or work meetings. You can also walk right onto the covered deck and enjoy fresh mountain air anytime!
Outdoor Spaces
At YOUR hillside escape, take your time enjoying the great outdoors across several outdoor spaces. Sip morning coffee on the gated brick patio, climb into the steaming hot tub on the covered patio, light the gas grill for dinner on the covered deck, and take in the tree-studded scenery or twinkling stars from the open deck.
To reach your secluded cabin in Gatlinburg, you’ll navigate a gravel driveway to paved parking and a garage.
Other Amenities
Your hidden Gatlinburg rental doesn’t compromise on modern conveniences. Tap into the free Wi-Fi to work remotely, post trip videos, or learn more about getting around Gatlinburg. Use keyless entry to check in and check out right at the property. Use the washer, dryer, and soaker sink in the laundry room to avoid laundry when you get home.
Local Fun
Tranquility meets adventure when you stay at Hillside Hideout, nestled just 6.9 miles from the heart of downtown Gatlinburg. Schedule a Ghost Walk of Gatlinburg, climb to the top of The Tulip Tower, walk among the treetops at the Treetop Skywalk at Anakeesta, sip Ole Smoky Moonshine at the most-visit distillery in the country, and much more on the Parkway!
Make your way to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to hike trails, discover waterfalls, picnic riverside, cast a line, or take a scenic drive with majestic mountain vistas. You can also head into neighboring Pigeon Forge to stroll The Island or play at Dollywood. Visit Sevierville to splash at Soaky Mountain or visit the Dolly Parton statue. Or venture into Wears Valley to experience food truck heaven! There are so many options for your Gatlinburg vacation with friends or the whole family.
Moonshine Mountain Coaster
Hop on a single or double coaster and ride down the hill on a silent track — day or night — at this award-winning attraction in Gatlinburg.
Emert’s Cove Covered Bridge
Drive or walk through this beautiful and historic covered bridge across the sparkling Little Pigeon River — just 0.3 miles from your cozy cabin.
CLIMB Works Smoky Mountains
Take a daytime or nighttime zipline tour of the Great Smoky Mountains on the closest zipline course to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park!
Important Information
Please note this property is not pet friendly — including service animals. Check out our pet-friendly cabins if you're planning to bring fur babies to the Smokies!
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Our Property Protection Plans cover unintentional damages to your cabin during your stay and different levels of protection.
We want to ensure each guest has a clean, comfortable place to stay. The additional fees cover property cleanup of your cabin once you’ve checked out, reservation fee, taxes and service fee.
Yes! We offer a 5% active military discount (phone reservations only) and regularly feature deals for YOU. Just check our Specials + Discounts page to see how you can save.
Our Cabins for YOU Partner Program gives you discounts to top area attractions - from mini golf and mountain coasters to dinner shows and beyond - when you stay with us.
4+ bedroom cabins: No cancellation or change of cabin or dates within 6 months of stay.
1-3 bedroom cabins: No cancellation or change of cabin or dates within 3 months of stay.
CFY offers cancellation protection that allows you to cancel your reservation at any point prior to initial use of your key code on your arrival date. Please see details when checking out.
Yes, we have quite a few options for pet-friendly vacations! Check out our wide selection online!
Each of our cabins has a fully equipped kitchen (refrigerator, stove/oven, and varying countertop appliances), shared living spaces for guests, a dining table and/or breakfast bar for in-cabin dining, and cozy bedrooms. Most feature wireless internet, flatscreen TVs, washers and dryers, decks with wooded or mountain views, and some games or game tables! You can browse by amenity online to find the perfect fit.
You’ll supply your own food, drinks, toiletries, charcoal and lighter fluid (for charcoal grills), propane (for gas grills; check cabin before purchasing), and any other movies or games you’d enjoy on vacation!
We’ll give you a starter supply of:
We provide all linens, along with 1 towel and 1 washcloth per person (based on property sleeps advertised). Many of our cabins have washers and dryers, so it is easy to use only the towels we provide. If your cabin does not have a washer/dryer, you may want to bring extra towels from home.
Most of our cabins offer high-speed wireless internet, but not all. Please check the amenities list and description, or check with your Vacation Specialist when booking!
Check-in is easy with Cabins for YOU. Each cabin has an electronic keypad, and we’ll supply the unique code for your cabin 2 days before check-in. No keys, no going to an office. You’ll use this to unlock your cabin each time you enter. Checkout is equally simple. Just shut the door behind you as you leave and it will automatically lock!
Check-in/out times: Check-in starts at 4 p.m. EST with guaranteed check-in at 6 p.m. Checkout time is 10 a.m. EST. We can’t guarantee early check-ins or late checkouts, but you can check with your Vacation Specialist. Hourly fees apply for early check-ins.
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If you have a medical or life-threatening emergency, please call 911. For mechanical and non-threatening emergencies, call 800.684.7865 and press option 2 to speak with one of our team members.
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Please report any issues regarding cleanliness of hot tubs, swim spas, or pools upon arrival. We will do our best to resolve them right away. To keep these spaces clean and serviceable for all guests, please shower off before using and refrain from using any lotions or oils. If issues are reported more than 24 hours after arrival, any additional cleaning fees will be charged to current guest.
Overall outdated and/or has worn out elements. There is little to no coordination in furniture and decor. Most furniture items are of lower quality such as cloth couches, laminate countertops, and particle board cabinets.
Average quality accommodations. Will have some good quality and some low quality elements. Things such as a mixture of flatscreen and tube tvs, good quality furniture but worn out and not consistent, particle board cabinets and laminate countertops with updated appliances, or updated appliances but not consistent. These properties have elements of a Bronze and Gold level.
Good quality accommodations. These properties are high quality, but all elements might not be considered luxury in nature. There might be more wear on furniture, deck/exterior, etc. TVs are flat screen, but might not be the newest in quality. Might have stone countertops with updated appliances that aren’t stainless steel. These properties have some elements of the Platinum level, but elements are either slightly outdated, worn, or not as high quality.
Luxury accommodations. All elements are of high quality, design, and are up-to-date. Consistent furniture and decor in each room. Unique touches such as stone designs, barnwood/shiplap, full log pillars are often found in these properties.