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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Anakeesta
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Play Room

1 Double Futon

Play Room

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Stay in a Vintage Gatlinburg Motel! Now Pet Friendly!

The Fox Den is a 2 bedroom 2 bath Vintage Motel apartment. It was originally the owners house of the Fox Motel built in 1950s by our Grandparents that we have redone and converted to a nightly rental. An amazing location with less than a 1/4 mile walk to downtown Gatlinburg shops and restaurants with a Trolley stop in front of the building. Watch the Gatlinburg parades for Christmas and July 4th from the patio at the front of our plaza! The building was designed by Hubert Bebb (a student of Frank Lloyd Wright) and is one of the few remaining vintage motels in Gatlinburg. It has been remodeled for your comfort while keeping as much original as possible to give you the experience of 'Olde Gatlinburg Charm'. Decorated with a vintage/boho/eclectic theme, local arts and crafts, and rustic touches make this a unique rental. Fox (of Cherokee origin) was our Grandparent's last name and we've kept their legacy of hospitality intact by continuing to welcome guests to our place of happy memories!

Property manager

Scott Smith
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

About the area

Gatlinburg

Located in Gatlinburg, this holiday home is in the city centre. SkyPark and Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park 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 The Ripken Experience - Pigeon Forge. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta are not to be missed.
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Gatlinburg, TN

What's nearby

  • Anakeesta - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • SkyPark - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Gatlinburg Space Needle - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cliff Top Grill & Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tennessee Cider Company - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Anakeesta Smokehouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ole Red - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay in a Vintage Gatlinburg Motel! Now Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Stay in a Vintage Gatlinburg Motel! Now Pet Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay in a Vintage Gatlinburg Motel! Now Pet Friendly!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stay in a Vintage Gatlinburg Motel! Now Pet Friendly! located?

Located in the heart of Gatlinburg, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum and Anakeesta. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and SkyPark are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 117 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephanie O.

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

Great location

It was a very great location, close to everything. It was perfect for what a family of 5 and a dog needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

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

girl's weekend/boy's basketball tournament

This was a great place to stay!!! Perfect location for walking the strip and felt safe and like we were not right in town. It was very homey and relaxed feeling. Highly recommended and will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

valerie b.

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

Affordable stay near downtown Gatlinburg.

Have stayed here a couple times. Great communi ation with the owner. Nice place to stay with a multigenerational family.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua R.

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

Fox

Great local, neat vintage feel.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather E.

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

Great location and very pet friendly

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany C.

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

Family getaway in the mountains

Fox Place is a quaint cottage. It is spacious enough for a family of 5 to find a quiet corner and allowed us to come together for meals. Walking distance to all things Gatlinburg.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin N.

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

Perfect for our family.

We really enjoyed our stay in Scott's cozy home that will take you back to the warmth & nostalgia of days gone by. Scott was very kind and accommodating to our family and pets. We would be glad to return again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

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

Gatlinburg

Wonderful location and great accommodations
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caren C.

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

Great stay!

Fox Place is a wonderful place to stay with walking distance for restaurants and attractions. Will stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari M.

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

Fall festivities

I really enjoyed my stay and hated to leave. It was convenient and inviting. Only thing that might possibly need improvement is the queen bed mattress quality. Otherwise, it was hands down an excellent experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan C.

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

376 Fox Place

Great location near downtown but quiet. House was so nice. Clean and cosy. We loved finding the Scrabble game and a deck of cards. That produced much entertainment and lots of laughs. This lodging had everything we needed. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Pet Friendly Convenient Location

Great location and convenient to stop in to care for dogs during day and grab lunch before heading out again. Second stay in 2024.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penney M.

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

Loved the property

We loved the property. It was very clean and fit our needs perfectly.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy d.

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

Fox Place Fox Den

My husband and I traveled to Gatlinburg for a family wedding and brought our small dog. Many cabins that were “pet friendly” cautioned against pets on furniture and required crating pets if you left the cabin. This rental was different, and Scott was very responsive in letting us know that it would be fine to leave our dog in the home without crating while we were gone for the wedding. I felt like I was at my grandma’s house, and really liked learning about the history of motels in the area. We stayed in the room with the king bed and it was so soft and cozy. I really slept well this trip. We played Scrabble on a rainy afternoon. Only drawback was difficulty finding an outlet in the kitchen to plug in the toaster. No big deal, we just made toast in the bedroom. Updated TVs in each bedroom and the living room were a welcome sight. Walking distance to all downtown Gatlinburg without having to pay for parking was awesome. It was a great trip! I highly recommend this rental for your next trip to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin C.

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

Amazing accommodations with local charm

We really enjoyed our stay at Fox Place. It is accurate to the Vrbo listing and was easy to find . The building is a renovated vintage motel with new modern amenities, but it has rustic charm. It has a cabin feel with the wood work inside, i liked some of the antique looking furniture too. We only had 3 of us in our party, so the daybed room wasn't needed. The layout is unique, but with its age and renovations, its not surprising. I loved the proximity to downtown without being directly downtown Gatlinburg. Its an easy walk to all the shops and restaurants. I would definitely recommend this apartment, and will consider staying again. Scott one of the owners was very responsive to all my questions and offered suggestions for backways around town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie S.

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

Quiet vacation

The whole experience was easy. The apartment /house was clean with everything you pretty much needed except the food. Had no problem with anything. Would come back here again! And hubby's input was he was happy it had 2 bathrooms! Thank you Scott for making it all easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sherry A.

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

Vacation

Property was nice. Also enjoyed seeing the bear that came out several times during the day while we were there.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Loved it!

We loved our stay in Gatlinburg! The location was great! It was nice to be able to walk downtown. The place was clean and communication with the owner was quick and easy. Bonus points because it was pet friendly!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

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

Gatlinburg Cottage

Cute little cottage, walking distance to down town. Full kitchen, bathv& 1/2. Little noise from road but not bad, we were there over Labor day weekend & it was busy! Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

destiny B.

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

Great stay

I loved the house it was so homey feeling and nice everything so so nice and clean and the plants was so cute love the location to
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

natasha t.

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

amazing break from life

Visited with my mom and sister and our 2 dogs for a quick birthday get away for my sister. Scott was so great to deal with, responsive, kind, and helpful. I felt like I was more needy than I have ever been for a short term host and he was always so gracious. I am cautious where I stay with my dog for cleanliness and always check under beds and couches at check in. The cleaning crew here keeps the underside of everything clean. Trolly stop literally outside the front door made going into the heavy traffic tourist area a breeze. We LOVED the family history connected to the property. It made staying there seem so special. We even got to see the resident bear which paid us no attention as it crossed the street. Highly recommend this spot. I’ve already told several friends they should stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Josh C.

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

Wish we could have stayed

We would have liked to stay here but we've got some sensitive respiratory systems in our family. A couple people's allergies kicked in shortly after we walked inside. Ended up having to find other accommodations. The one thing about this location that did make us a little uneasy is there is a rundown hotel adjacent to this property. It just looked creepy. Scott was very understanding and took care of us. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad W.

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

Great Place

This is a great place if you have a group of six or fewer people. It is in a good location and is a good value.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark Tonya M.

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

Awesome old time feel in a great location

This little place in the heart of Gatlinburg, TN has an old time feel and is in walking distance to downtown Gatlinburg and a short drive to Pigeon Forge. If you play it right you may also see the resident bears that come out from time to time. Will definitely look to stay here again if we come to Gatlinburg
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Scott Smith

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We (Robin, April, Scott and Rodney) are the grandchildren of Amos and Murrell Reagan Fox, the original owners of the Fox Motel. Our Grandmother Murrell Reagan Fox is a direct descendant of Martha Jane Huskey Ogle, the original founder of White Oak Flats (Gatlinburg). We inherited part of the property from our mothers (Kathy Daniels and Libby Smith) and purchased the remainder from our Aunt Frances Shambaugh. Frances is well known in Gatlinburg Craft Community for her weaving. We have so many wonderful memories of Gatlinburg and Fox Motel growing up and are so excited to be able to share this special property!

Why they chose this property

It was originally the owners house of the Fox Motel built in 1950s by our Grandparents that we have redone and converted to a nightly rental. The building was designed by Hubert Bebb (a student of Frank Lloyd Wright) and is one of the few remaining vintage motels in Gatlinburg. It has been remodeled for your comfort while keeping as much original as possible to give you the experience of 'Olde Gatlinburg Charm'. Decorated with a vintage/boho/eclectic theme, local arts and crafts, and rustic touches make this a unique rental. Fox (of Cherokee origin) was our Grandparent's last name and we've kept their legacy of hospitality intact by continuing to welcome guests to our place of happy memories!

What makes this property unique

An amazing location with less than a 1/4 mile walk to downtown Gatlinburg shops and restaurants with a Trolley stop in front of the building. Watch the Gatlinburg parades for Christmas and July 4th from the patio at the front of our plaza!

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