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A+ GREAT LOCATION! 8/7 Large Families&Grps Welcome/Home Theater/ HotTub/Arcades

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Tranquil setting. Plenty of parking & easy roads. Less than 1 mile to Parkway.
Enjoy the hot tub on our main deck
It’s Family Time !
Great gathering deck to enjoy a bbq with family & friends
Relax and enjoy the views!
Plenty of seating to relax from any of the 2 large front decks.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 24

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

Explore the area

Map
Pigeon Forge, TN
  • Island at Pigeon Forge
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Titanic Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 24)

2) Top floor Double Queen

2 Queen Beds

1 Top Floor Master

1 King Bed

3) Main floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

4 ) Main Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

5) lower Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

6) lower floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

7) lower floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

8) lowest floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

7 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 7

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath Top floor

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

A+ GREAT LOCATION! 8/7 Large Families&Grps Welcome/Home Theater/ HotTub/Arcades

STOP! LOOK NO FURTHER! Perfect for family reunions, church groups, couples retreats. ROAD RUN attendees welcome. It sleeps-up-to-24. Plenty of parking. Great location less than a mile to the Parkway and heart of Pigeon Forge.
Nestled in the woods with plenty of level parking. Privacy, Pool&Foosball tables, Arcade Game and Play Station. Sleeps up to 24 guests with 8 private bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. Free WiFi.

*This is an owner-operated Lodge. You communicate directly with the owners. We have intimate knowledge of the cabin, the community, the area, and the attractions.

Southern Hospitality Lodge has easy road access in all weather conditions. Close to all the attractions but far enough to enjoy the serenity of mountain living. It features convenient level parking up to 10 cars. You can park a Motorcycle or Rod Run trailer easily.

The main screened-in deck is large enough to host your complete party featuring a natural gas Grill and ample seating for everybody to relax. The Hot Tub is also located on this deck.
All new hard floors. No carpet throughout.

All bedrooms are equipped with ceiling fans and HD smart Roku ready TVs.
Our cabin celebrates the best of life, the timeless pleasures of family, friends, corporate retreats, church groups; laughter, and reflection.

Take advantage of cooking meals in the well-appointed kitchen. Provided are toaster, Keurig kcup and filter coffee makers, blender, crock pots, rice cooker, waffle maker, hand mixer, food processor, plenty of dishes, glassware, silverware and quality pots and pans.
A second full size refrigerator is in the in the game room! 24-hour Kroger and Publix grocery stores are just 5 min away.

Open concept Living and Dining room are right off the Kitchen with its beautiful stone Gas Fireplace and vaulted ceilings. You name it and our cabin has it!
Pet policy: Dogs only! First Dog $100, 2nd Dog $50 strict 2 Dogs maximum

You will have no trouble bringing the whole family to this beautiful log cabin. An ideal four-level floor plan provides a master suite with king size bed and private Jacuzzi and 7 additional bedrooms each with queen-size beds (one bedroom has 2 queen beds). 5 bedrooms have private bathrooms. Also provided are two queen sleeper sofas and a futon. Guests can enjoy each other’s company yet also find their own space.

Hi Speed internet Wi-Fi access and HD streaming channels in all rooms are standard.
Enjoy the 65" Smart TV in the Home Theater & main living room / Game Room with plush seating. Ideal for group meetings, prayer groups, presentations, business meetings or simply just fun!

The Game/ Theater room offers a Pool Table, Foosball Table, TV, etc. as well as a wet bar with an extra full size refrigerator & board games.
For your convenience a Washer and Dryer are also available on this floor for your use.

Our cabin is centrally located and just a short drive to all the main attractions including Dollywood, Five Oaks Tanger Outlets, great music theaters, quaint restaurants, and craft shops. You will enjoy the convenience of the “Island” attraction featuring Paula Dean’s restaurant, Margaritaville, quaint stores and a 200 ft. high Ferris Wheel.
Gatlinburg and The Smoky Mountain National Park entrance are just a short drive away.

Our guests have access to a pool with beautiful mountain views, just a quick drive from the cabin. Open May-September.

The new Wear Farm City Park with playground, basketball hoops, baseball and football fields, walking trails, picnic shelters etc. is also a short 1 mile away.

In addition to its proximity to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, the cabin is located just a short drive from Lake Douglas, Sevierville and The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Enjoy an 11-mile drive through Cades Coves spectacular loop and its wild-life. Bears, Deer, Elk watching; visit historic cabins and churches along the way and the beautiful scenery.
Within minutes you can go trout fishing in the middle of the wilderness or reach a wide variety of restaurants, shopping, Dollywood amusement park, white water rafting, horseback riding, mountain roller coasters, zip lining, Pigeon Forge Convention center and all the fun attractions the area has to offer.

McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville Alcoa TN is only 33 Miles or about 45 min drive.

Cabin Layout:
Main Level
• Main entry
• Front porch
• Living Room
Main entry to the living room vaulted ceilings, large windows, gas fireplace, flat 65” screen TV. Comfortable living room seating with a sleeper sofa (sleeps 2). The large deck with its Hot Tub and Gas Grill offers plenty of seating.
• Kitchen
Small appliances such as crock pots, mixer, toaster, Belgium waffle iron, rice cooker, blender, popcorn, electric can opener, food processor, cup filter coffee makers and a Kcup Keurig single serve are standard. Plenty of glassware, dishes, utensils, pots and pans will give you a jump start to unforgettable meals.
• Dining area
The bright open dining area with its large table and additional counter seating offers a great setting for homemade family style meals in the comfort of your own cabin.
• Bedrooms
2 Queen Bedrooms. TVs and ceiling fans.
1 Shared bathroom

Upper Level
• 1 Master King Bedroom Suite
The spacious master suite features vaulted ceilings and a king size bed, TV, ceiling fan and private jacuzzi tub with private bathroom and shower.
• 1 Large Bedroom suite
This spacious vaulted ceiling bedroom offers 2 Queen Beds with a private bath, ceiling fan and TV.

Lower Level
• 3 Queen bedroom suites each with private bathrooms, ceiling fan and TV.
• Extra seating area with TV and porch access and sleeper sofa sleeps2.

Lowest Level
• Recreation room/ home theater
Pool and foosball table, Arcade game console with Donkey Kong, Pac Man, Frogger and many more games. A 65" TV with staged comfortable seating in addition to several board games will keep the entire family and friends entertained. Sleeper sofa sleeps 2, futon sleeps 2, wet bar/ full size Refrigerator.
Full bathroom with shower tub.
• 1 Queen bedroom suite, ceiling fan and TV. This room has deck access.
• Laundry Room: There is a washer and dryer set up for your convenience on this level.

Local Attractions:
If you decide to venture out there are literally too many area attractions to list. To help you get started here are some suggestions you may want to check out:
o Tanger outlet Mall
Find your best fashion brands at outlet prices. A place not to miss.
o Pigeon forge Community center:
It's less than 1 mile away from the cabin. 86,000-square foot facility has it all, including basketball courts, jogging circuits, a walking track, aerobic rooms and a 10-lane bowling center. The community center also includes the Aquatic Center, which features an indoor and outdoor pool, kids splash area (seasonal).
o Smoky Mountains National Park
Take the short ride to the back entrances to the National Park and you will be in the middle of an awesome wilderness with forest and creeks all around you. Enjoy different levels of hiking challenges, throw a line to catch some trout or simply sit, relax and enjoy the views.
o The Island: One of the newer attractions in Pigeon Forge, The Island features restaurants, shops, kids’ rides, and entertainment. You can watch the fountain shows, listen to live music, browse the many unique shops, or take a ride on the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel.
o Newly opened Ripken Baseball Experience: The tradition of remarkable experiences continues with the brand new tournament destination in Pigeon Forge, TN. . This $22.5 million facility features six lighted synthetic turf fields nestled in the Smoky Mountains.
o Dollywood: This theme park is known for its down-home charm. Owned by Dolly Parton, this 150 acre park has award winning shows and rides and attractions for everyone.
o Ripley’s Aquarium in the Smoky
This Gatlinburg Water Wonderland features a Penguin playhouse, Coral Reef, Stingray Bay, Touch a Ray Bay, Shark Lagoon, Discovery Center and much more.
o Dixie Stampede
Watch horse stunts, listen to toe-tapping music, and dine on a hearty Southern meal at Dolly Parton’s dinner show in downtown Pigeon Forge. This exciting show is family friendly and offers a fun night on the town!

Thank you for visiting our page. We also own and operate 6 other large cabins. We hope to welcome you to one of them in the near future.
You can visit them following the links below.

Mountain Pause Retreat 8/6 / sleeps 24 https://vrbo.com/830549

Eagle Point Retreat 8/8 / sleeps 22 https://vrbo.com/949488

Bear Paw Retreat 5/4 / sleeps 18 https://vrbo.com/1072588

Smoky Mountain Lodge 9/6 / sleeps 30 https://vrbo.com/1331101

Mountain View Dream 8/7 / sleeps 30 https://vrbo.com/1499144
King of the Mountain 8/6 sleeps up to 22 https://vrbo.com/1903044

Property manager

Carlos and Karolina
Premier Host

Languages

English, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Do not leave children unattended on decks!!!!
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Events

No events allowed
Check with owner
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
First Dog $100, 2nd Dog $50 strict 2 Dogs max
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely 100% NO SMOKING INSIDE Cabin!!
ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING INSIDE THE CABIN. Do not flick cigarette butts over decks. Your help is appreciated.
Community quiet hours is from 10PM to 9AM
By order of the Fire Marshall no open fires around the cabin

Important information

You need to know

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: check with owner
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pigeon Forge

Located in Pigeon Forge, this cabin is near theme parks and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at The Ripken Experience - Pigeon Forge and Great Smoky Mountains National Park, while Titanic Museum and Dollywood are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Dollywood's Splash Country and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Pigeon Forge, TN

What's nearby

  • Island at Pigeon Forge - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Titanic Museum - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • The Ripken Experience - Pigeon Forge - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction - 8 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paula Deen's Family Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ole Smoky Moonshine "The Barn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Margaritavile - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Timberwood Grill - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does A+ GREAT LOCATION! 8/7 Large Families&Grps Welcome/Home Theater/ HotTub/Arcades have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is A+ GREAT LOCATION! 8/7 Large Families&Grps Welcome/Home Theater/ HotTub/Arcades pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at A+ GREAT LOCATION! 8/7 Large Families&Grps Welcome/Home Theater/ HotTub/Arcades?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A+ GREAT LOCATION! 8/7 Large Families&Grps Welcome/Home Theater/ HotTub/Arcades?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A+ GREAT LOCATION! 8/7 Large Families&Grps Welcome/Home Theater/ HotTub/Arcades located?

This family-friendly Pigeon Forge cabin is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of The Comedy Barn Theater and Island at Pigeon Forge. LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge and Titanic Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Regina R.

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

Youth Group Trip

We had a great time in Pigeon Forge. The cabin was great for our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice L J.

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

Wonderful stay

Cabin clean and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Good times in a great olace

Very nice community of cabins back out of the way.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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

Excellent Cabin

Fantastic location and flexible layout!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy H.

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

It was perfect

I brought a group of 24 teenagers. This cabin had everything that we needed and more! From the game room/movie room to the bedrooms, everything was perfect. Carlos and Karolina were amazing to deal with. I had a hard time finding the cabin at night (not their fault in any way) and Carlos and Karolina were so helpful when I called them. I hope to stay here again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neyia B.

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

Roomy and clean

Property was as described. Roomy and clean. Lots of fun for a group of teenagers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose C.

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

Christmas family get away

Very peaceful plenty of space everyone had their own room and bath . Precious stories told many laughs
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benny c.

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

Beautiful

We had a beautiful stay here. The house accommodated 12 adults with plenty of space, the kitchen was fully stocked and the entire house was spotless. We made some wonderful memories here. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

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

A great cabin for large families.

Took a vacation with my family at this location and we underestimated the size of the place, which was a good thing. There was enough room for us all and the location was perfect and easy to reach from the main road. When we were not out in Pigeon Forge we were sitting around the living room or down in the game room. The kitchen was stocked with good cookware so we were able to have breakfast at the cabin and save ourselves a few dollars.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R.

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

Christmas Vacation

Great location! No long winding roads to get to town! Full kitchen for family meals! Super clean to be a pet friendly cabin! Back porch screened in with plenty of seating for family. Has porch swing. Plenty of parking. We had 2 suvs and a truck, could have easily fit another vehicle. Plenty of seating for movie night! Game room set up for the big kids and small kids☺️. We loved our stay and look forward to staying again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

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

Size and Privacy are Excellent

We enjoyed the space available inside for sleeping and privacy for each traveler. There was also plenty of areas for us to visit with each other and play games as well. Parking was great, the kitchen was fully loaded, and the proximity to the different attractions of the area was the best. We would definitely choose to stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Janet C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Thanksgiving 2024

The cabin is nice and built for those who love steps! It provides a great work out every day because there are so many. I walk with a walker and didn’t realize just how challenging it could be just to get from one floor to another. Would definitely recommend this cabin for younger family with no health or walking issues.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raquel L.

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

Great Family getaway

The house was great, perfect for a big family of all ages. Location was great because is very closed to town and is a beautiful neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Sheila T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

More things broken than we could count

Beds were uncomfortable because of thin mattresses and flat pillows.Had to go to laundromat because washer/dryer unit was a jokeMold in the master suite bathroomPoor ventilation on porch so grill nearly killed us because of the smoke wallOne of the sofa beds was broken and we had to purchase an air mattress because we were counting on that bedToo many things to go on
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billie S.

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

Great place to stay!

We enjoyed everything about this cabin. Clean and spacious! Hosts were quick to respond if we needed anything.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Great Family Vacation

We had a wonderful stay with our children and grandchildren celebrating the Christmas season. Beautiful property with wonderful hosts!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda A.

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

Great place to stay

We had 15 people and this was a perfect place for us. close to attractions and the porches were great. there is not really a mountain view but it was still nice and private. we would stay again if available in the future and we need this large of a place. the owners were very helpful as our door code did not work when we arrived but I call and they were able to fix it and get us in right away. I wish we would have had more time to spend there so we could have enjoyed it longer and maybe used the game room/theatre more.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

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

Lots of Room for Large Family Stays

Enjoyed the downstairs amenities of the games, theater seating viewing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey A.

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

Great family reunion

Great cabin with lots of parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

George H.

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

Ponies in the smokies

Cabin is very nice. Located very close to everything ideal for large groups. This is the second year in a row we have chose this cabin to stay during the car show
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

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

Wonderful family getaway

Perfect house for our extended family. Extremely clean and roomy for all of us!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antoin D.

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

Southern Hospitality Vacation lodge

It was perfect ! We enjoyed the lodge very much!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia C.

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

Our stay was for 3 days starting on March 17th.

We really enjoyed our stay, we had plenty room, we mostly stayed in watching movies. The house clean, everything was like it was supposed to be. If we decide to do the mountains again it will most definitely be at one of your properties.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann B.

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

Family reunion

We had a wonderful time. There was plenty to do for all ages in pigeon forge and Gatlinburg. House was the perfect setup for all 16 of us without bumping into each other.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

m g.

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

Quick weekend getaway, close to everything

Cabin was big enough for our group. Close to the main strip in Pigeon Forge. Cabin was clean and perfect for a large group. Great communication prior to arrival, and sending reminders prior to check in and leaving.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Carlos and Karolina

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Hello there,
We are Carlos and Karolina Galvez, owners of Southern Hospitality Lodge. I am from Peru and my wife is from Switzerland. We met on a Caribbean cruise, married in Alaska and settled in Miami Florida. Over the last 29 years we have been blessed with 3 children, all grown up now, and also with the opportunity to travel all over the world, including the Peruvian Andes and the Swiss Alps. Although we love the sea where we met, we both have a special place in our hearts for our mountains and what they represent. So when we first visited the Smoky Mountains we fell in love with the area as we saw them as a memory of each other’s own culture. It was our dream to one day own a Cabin here as a gathering place for our ever growing family and friends, encouraging them to leave the hustle and bustle of our busy city lives behind and take a “Pause” in our gorgeous Southern Hospitality Lodge

Why they chose this property

Southern Hospitality Lodge is one of the most beautiful cabins in the Smoky Mountains. We simply love the easy drive, level parking, its spacious rooms, the overall area, close enough ( less than a mile) to enjoy the attractions of the main towns nearby but far enough to relax and enjoy the wilderness and being nestled in the woods. We are enjoying it to the fullest with our family and friends and when not in town, we want to share the same experience with you. We hope you enjoy our Cabin and take home memories that will last for years to come.

What makes this property unique

It is an easy drive on the newly paved road and access from East or West off the Parkway. It is close enough to all the action in Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and Gatlinburg but far enough to enjoy the peacefulness, lots of fresh mountain air and surrounding wilderness. It's bright rooms lighten the mood and are a perfect recipe to relax and recharge. There are plenty of choices for grocery shopping along the way or simply have them ordered and ready for you upon your arrival.

Languages:

English, German, Italian, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests