Gatlinburg retreat 4/4+loft, pet-friendly, sleeps 14
Cabin in Gatlinburg, TN
14 guests · 6 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
About this cabin rental
Just minutes from the heart of Downtown Gatlinburg, this cozy, pet-friendly cabin is everything you could be looking for in the Smoky Mountains. With room for up to 14 guests, the cabin features 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, plus a bunk bed loft updated in 2022! Fireplaces in all bedrooms create a cozy atmosphere, perfect for snuggling up and enjoying the crackling fire.
The Big Easy has something for everyone, including a game room with arcade games, a pool table, foosball, and an outdoor hot tub. Start your day with coffee in one of our rocking chairs, enjoying the crisp mountain air.
Guests love to host:
Holiday Family Gatherings
Main Level Features:
🍽 Cozy Dining Room
🛋 Family Room with gas fireplace and TV
🍳 Kitchen with Breakfast Bar
🛏 Bedroom & Full Shared Bathroom – King Bed with TV and private balcony views (Room #1)
☀️ Balcony
Outdoor Living Features:
🛀 Hot Tub
🍂 Gazebo
🥩 Gas BBQ Grill Area (charcoal)
🌅 Three-Level Balconies
🪑 Rocking Chairs on all balconies
Enjoy balcony views from all three floors while sipping on hot coffee ☕️ or tea 🫖 and listening to the birds 🐦 sing in the distance.
Second Floor:
🛏 Master Bedroom & Full Bathroom with Fireplace – King Bed and TV, private balcony views (Room #2)
🛏 Master Bedroom & Full Bathroom with Fireplace – King Bed and TV, private balcony views (Room #3)
🛏 Bunk Loft – Two Twin Bunkbed Sets
☀️ Balcony
Basement Level:
🛏 Bedroom & Shared Full Bathroom with Fireplace – King Bed and TV, private balcony views (Room #4)
🕹 Arcade Games
🎞 Media Room
🎱 Game Room (including Pool Table and Foosball)
☀️ Balcony
🧺 Washer and Dryer
Access to the entire cabin.
The cabin is in a residential area with few nearby homes.
Pet cleaning fee is $500
Very close to Anakeesta, the Aquarium of the Smokies, Ober Gatlinburg, and many other downtown Gatlinburg attractions.
A car is needed for transportation in the area, but Uber is available. You can park in many places and take the Gatlinburg Trolley, which is affordable at around $1 per ride, connecting you to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville outlets.
The Big Easy has something for everyone, including a game room with arcade games, a pool table, foosball, and an outdoor hot tub. Start your day with coffee in one of our rocking chairs, enjoying the crisp mountain air.
Guests love to host:
Holiday Family Gatherings
Main Level Features:
🍽 Cozy Dining Room
🛋 Family Room with gas fireplace and TV
🍳 Kitchen with Breakfast Bar
🛏 Bedroom & Full Shared Bathroom – King Bed with TV and private balcony views (Room #1)
☀️ Balcony
Outdoor Living Features:
🛀 Hot Tub
🍂 Gazebo
🥩 Gas BBQ Grill Area (charcoal)
🌅 Three-Level Balconies
🪑 Rocking Chairs on all balconies
Enjoy balcony views from all three floors while sipping on hot coffee ☕️ or tea 🫖 and listening to the birds 🐦 sing in the distance.
Second Floor:
🛏 Master Bedroom & Full Bathroom with Fireplace – King Bed and TV, private balcony views (Room #2)
🛏 Master Bedroom & Full Bathroom with Fireplace – King Bed and TV, private balcony views (Room #3)
🛏 Bunk Loft – Two Twin Bunkbed Sets
☀️ Balcony
Basement Level:
🛏 Bedroom & Shared Full Bathroom with Fireplace – King Bed and TV, private balcony views (Room #4)
🕹 Arcade Games
🎞 Media Room
🎱 Game Room (including Pool Table and Foosball)
☀️ Balcony
🧺 Washer and Dryer
Access to the entire cabin.
The cabin is in a residential area with few nearby homes.
Pet cleaning fee is $500
Very close to Anakeesta, the Aquarium of the Smokies, Ober Gatlinburg, and many other downtown Gatlinburg attractions.
A car is needed for transportation in the area, but Uber is available. You can park in many places and take the Gatlinburg Trolley, which is affordable at around $1 per ride, connecting you to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville outlets.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Family friendly
Map of Gatlinburg, TN
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Reviews
5.0
My family and I had a great time staying at the Big Easy. Great location. Plenty of space in the house. The area was amazing. We loved seeing the daily black bear visits! (while being cautious not to disrupt them and we stayed inside). I highly recommend the property. No major issues or complaints.
5.0
We had 14 of us. 6 adults and 8 Kiddos. Plenty of space for all of us. The house was in a wonderful location and had everything you needed for your stay. We enjoyed seeing the bears the most. The beds were super comfortable and the bathrooms were very clean and even had shampoo conditioner and soap. The family enjoyed the hot tub and we were super
Thankful for two sets of washers and dryers. They even provided laundry detergent. Everything was. Very thoughtful. We will stay here again.
5.0
The property was exactly as advertised. We had a large family gathering which the house accommodated perfectly. I liked the location, which was close enough to downtown gatlinburg while feeling secluded from the crowds. We had at least 4 bear airings on our property during our week long stay, adding an element of fun for the family. I would recommend this place to others.
5.0
The Big Easy was perfect for our family group of ten. There was room for everyone to stretch out, plenty of indoor activities in the game room basement, a huge dining room table where we could eat together and play games. The beds were so comfortable and the linens cozy. The bonus (for us) was the bear who checked out the trash bin and moved on into the trees. It was easy to get to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. We highly recommend.
5.0
The Big Easy was ideal for our short family vacation! Each master has a king bed, cozy fireplace and bath! The upstairs loft area is bigger than it looks. It was percent for our teenagers.
Not too strep of a drive to get up and down from cabin which we appreciate. And because it’s on the end of street we had plenty of parking. I had plenty to of Wilson’s and host was great to get back to me. Community pool is walking distance but we didn’t walk because we were luck enough to see a few bears on our trip.
Would definitely recommend The Big Easy!!!
5.0
The Big Easy was a wonderful place for our family of 13. We had room to spend time together but also spread out when needed. The 3 decks were wonderful! The kids loved the games available. We were there seven days and saw bears six of the days. It was a wonderful experience.
5.0
We had 7 adults and 4 children (10, 8, 5, and 1). We had a great time just hanging out at the cabin. Sleeping arrangements were good and the children enjoyed the nice bunk beds. We appreciated the provided high chair. It is convenient to the swimming pool; you can walk but it is a good uphill on the return.
5.0
The property was just as pictured. It was perfect for our active family including our dog. You are in the woods and bears frequented our cabin almost daily, so be aware that you need to keep an eye out for them. That being said, getting views of a female and her 3 cubs (at a safe distance) was a once in a lifetime event for us. The cabin has a number of carpenter bees and some sort of wasps drilling holes in the outer walls. This needs to be addressed. The other issue is this house did not have automatic access to Gatlinburg Falls Resort community pool.
4.0
The house definitely accommodated 8 adults and one child very comfortably. The property owner was very responsive when we communicated with her. The house had what we needed but definitely needs a deep clean, and maintenance. It served our purpose for the week and was very convenient to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Our family had a great time.
1.0
Very nice, clean chalet with ample rooms, bathrooms and space. Small kitchen, but well stocked with pots and pans, dishes, etc. Old hot tub. Only one jet worked. Ice maker in frig didn’t work.
5.0
The Big Easy met all our expectations! It was very clean and spacious with enough room for everyone! Loved that there was room for all of us to sit together for meals and that there was more than one living space to relax in after a long day of exploring. The location was perfect for getting to and from downtown. The icemaker did not work and we struggled accessing the cable but they were minor issues that didn’t impact our stay.
5.0
Wonderful get away . We all loved the Big Easy. The house was great. Had everything we needed.
5.0
We brought our team to a tournament. It was a great place for teens to hangout and close to Rocky Top Sports World to go back and forth between games. The property was clean, well stocked with all the necessities and very comfortable. We would definitely stay there again!
5.0
Love it
4.0
The cabin was "as advertised". We had a small issue which maintenance took care of promptly.
The cabin is well stocked especially in the kitchen. There is parking for 4 vehicles.
We had 9 adults, 1 teenager and 1 child. and there were 3 bunk beds that we did not even use.
We stayed 8 nights.
The living room has enough seating (sofa and chairs) for 6 adults, We had to supplement with bag chairs and chairs from the kitchen table.
Suggestions for improvements: Although the kitchen table had plenty of room for everyone, the kitchen chairs (which are pretty) are not comfortable to sit on for any length of time and we suggest that you replace them with something more comfortable.
Another suggestion for improvement: The stools for the kitchen counter are too tall and difficult for an average adult to get up on. I would suggest that they too are replaced with a more suitable stool.
5.0
We loved this cabin. Four king suites were perfect to give everyone space and the cabin was beautiful. Wish we could have stayed longer!
5.0
We all had an amazing time in Gatlinburg. The house had everything we needed. Main floor could use more comfortable seating in living area and especially at the dining table. Beds are soft and comfortable. House is clean and spacious.
4.0
Overall the cabin was very nice! Dining table was big enough for our eight adults. Three balconies on the backside facing woods were nice. King size beds were very comfortable and we all slept so well. Needed to have an extra chair or two in the main level living area. Website listed gas grill and fire pit but was told when I contacted the owner, there was no fire pit and only a charcoal grill (very small). Grilled out two nights and it was fine. Enjoyed our stay at the Big Easy! 🙂
5.0
We had a great time at The Big Easy. We had 12 people and everyone was able to sleep comfortably and complimented the comfiness of the beds. It was only a short drive to Gatlinburg where we were able to spend the day. Would definitely stay here again!
5.0
We had 9 family members stay for the long weekend, house was perfect, clean and located just 10 minutes from down town, don't think twice about booking this place it's awsome!!!!!
5.0
We loved this home! There were no issus with our stay! Great location with short drive to Gatlinburg.
5.0
We booked the cabin for a bike ride to Tail of the Dragon in Deal’s Gap. We didn’t realize that it was the same weekend as the Pigeon Forge Hot Rod event. Both were fun! The cabin was a great size for the nine of us with plenty of room. It was in a great location and there was plenty of space for the motorcycles. All of us loved the game room. We would definitely stay again.
5.0
7 adults and 5 kids slept very comfortably at the Big East cabin. Great location, close to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge
5.0
We loved the cabin, it had plenty of room for everyone and was really clean .. we will stay there again
5.0
Minutes from downtown Gatlinburg, short car ride to Pigeon Forge. Cabin was cute and everything worked. Literal bear encounter on our first day! Any issues we had were quickly addressed. Highly recommend this place for any large groups (we had 14 total - 1 infant, 3 kids, 2 teenagers, 8 adults).
4.0
Our family from 4 different states met for a long Easter weekend. The cabin was great size and location. But there was some things that lacked attention. The hot tub was very old, falling apart on one side, half the jets didn't work and the water was cloudy looking. The TV's didn't work! Now we weren't there to sit and watch TV all weekend, but we had a lot of rain and wanted to watch a movie and TV before bed and we could not. It would come on for a minute, then freeze and be all pixelated. Contacted the owner and they said it was the weather, however that should not affect if a TV powers on. The neighbors wanted to park in our area instead of in front of their own cabin, making it hard to get in and out at times with all of us. The pool sticks were missing ends. All of the extra beds (bunks and one in basement) were so hard, no one could sleep on them. It's just disappointing to pay over $2k for 3 nights and quality not be top notch.
5.0
GREAT PLACE
5.0
This property was everything we could imagine it could be. It was described perfectly and exceeded our expectations. It was clean and decorated so cute. Our family had the best time.
5.0
Private & Quiet at the Big Easy
This cabin was the perfect base of operations for our family to explore The Great Smoky Mountain NP! Very spacious, tasteful decor, well stocked and comfortable beds! We purchased soap and other items on our own and were pleasantly surprised the cabin had everything we’d need already there, hand soap, shampoo, detergent, lighter fluid, baby equipment, etc. Very clean except the floors, they were swept but not mopped. Close to downtown Gatlinburg and our favorite restaurant The Alamo! We would stay here again and probably will!
5.0
Great time
Close to everything. Very family friendly.
Any questions we had were answered promptly.
5.0
Lots of hang out space
There were 12 of us who stayed for an extended weekend during the Christmas season. The location was great. It was less than 10 minutes to Gatlinburg.
We loved the private bedrooms with bathrooms. We loved all the hang out spaces. There was a basement with pool table and large screen TV. (There was also a day bed There in case you had extra people!) The main level had an open floor plan with a living room, dining room and kitchen. I really, really loved the huge table! We could ALL sit down and eat together. Many larger places sleep a lot of people but have small tables so I appreciated this very much. The third level had two bedrooms and an open loft with bunk beds. The view was pretty but not spectacular. The spectacular views means moving farther away from the towns. We preferred to be closer to things so it was perfect for us.
Communication with the owners was quick and helpful.
Here is what to know if you stay there with a larger group. The kitchen was pretty well stocked but there were no large stockpots. An eight quart was the largest so bring your 12 or 16 quart! We ended up going out and buying the infamous red plastic cups as there weren't enough larger glasses. The kitchen space was also pretty tight so don't try to cook with a lot of people.
The appliances were top notch and I didn't even use the air fryer! It was well-stocked with trash bags, dishwasher detergent and laundry soap. The showers all had bottles of shampoo and conditioner. There were plenty of towels as well.
We had a wonderful time. You will not be sorry if you choose this VRBO.
5.0
Great place for a Family Vacay.
Very nice house and furnishings. We had 7 grandkids (16 to 22), two parents, two grands, and one couple. Everyone had plenty of room. Host (Gene) was very helpful and took great care of us.
Would certainly recommend.
5.0
Amazing Home
Amazing home, very clean, location was within a few minutes of shopping. Definitely recommended for big families.
4.0
Large and roomy
Beautiful property. It was as myself, hubs and 3 grown children/families. 5 children 1-6. Very clean. State of the art of washer/dryer, kitchen amenities. Kitchen chairs though appropriate for the decor was uncomfort. My shortest son is 6’5”. Both of my daughters in law finishing up on line college degrees. It listed WiFi but very limited. I’ve stayed in the mountains many times and not this much trouble. Parking was difficult. It was an end property and we had 3 cars. It was “doable” but be prepared to juggle. This isn’t on her. Just tight. Wish there had been more chlorine for hot tub. Didn’t use 2 days because of the smell. We refilled it and w cover on it reeked. Again, it was a totally beautiful property.
5.0
Short family vacation
We had a wonderful experience at the Big Easy cabin. The place was very clean, spacious & homely. We also loved the location & the cleanliness. The kitchen had every utensil & appliances that we could think of. The linens were very clean. Loved everything about this cabin. We’ll definitely rent this place again if we ever decide to go back to Gatlinburg.
5.0
Gatlinburg getaway
Cabin was clean and nicely decorated
Close to downtown Gatlinburg in in a pretty area
Would have liked dimmer switches on the lights in the kitchen —the lighting was very bright.
5.0
Family Annual Get Away
It was a great property, we had a wonderful family gat away in a lovely place!
4.0
Excellent cabin, so-so internet service/cable
Cabin was clean and very spacious. It also had great pots and pans and essentials for cooking meals. The only complaint was we wanted to watch the NCAA championship game the first night and the cable wasn’t hooked up on the tv in my sons downstairs room. The one in the lid level living room was so delayed it wasn’t worth watching it. The one in the main bedroom wired so we croweded in there to watch it. I asked the owners to fix it and after sending multiple people to the cabin while we were at Dollywood it still was not fixed. I understand that WiFi in the woods is tough, but it also wasn’t hooked up to cable which would have solved it. We weren’t there to watch tv, but every bedroom and both living areas had huge tv’s so we expected them to work and they didn’t.
5.0
Great Stay!
We enjoyed the beautiful cabin and it’s convenient location. The cabin included many extras, such as shampoo and conditioner, spices in the kitchen, and beach towels for the hot tub. This meant fewer things to pack from home. All three families staying in the cabin agreed that the beds were very comfortable. While we enjoyed going out and about, we also had a fantastic time just hanging out in the cabin. We had an extremely positive experience.
FAQs
How much does this cabin cost compared to others in Gatlinburg?
The average price for a rental in Gatlinburg is $386 per night. This rental is $253 above the average.
Is parking included with this cabin?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Gatlinburg retreat 4/4+loft, pet-friendly, sleeps 14. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cabin?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Gatlinburg retreat 4/4+loft, pet-friendly, sleeps 14. Enjoy the water!
Is Gatlinburg retreat 4/4+loft, pet-friendly, sleeps 14 pet friendly?
Yes! This cabin is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Gatlinburg retreat 4/4+loft, pet-friendly, sleeps 14?
We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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