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Rustic Mountain Escape: Stunning Views, Private Hot Tub & Grill.

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Exterior
Rustic Mt Retreat
Living area
Property grounds
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 654.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Newport, TN
  • Cosby Picnic Area
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Douglas Lake
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Hen Wallow Falls
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Rustic Mountain Escape: Stunning Views, Private Hot Tub & Grill.


Relax on the deck and enjoy Smoky Mountain views. Explore hiking trails, cool off in a mountain stream, or gather around the fire pit under a starry sky.

This cabin features parking next to a covered carport, where a private hot tub awaits. Located near the Cherokee National Forest, “Rustic Mountain Retreat” offers peaceful surroundings and direct access to outdoor adventures.

The cabin has one bedroom, one bathroom, and a low-ceiling loft with three twin beds ideal for children. It includes a queen-size bed, full kitchen, and dining area. Entertainment is provided through DVDs, as TV reception is limited.

Outdoor amenities include a deck with mountain views, a fire pit, a grilling area, and covered parking. Hiking trails lead directly from the property into the forest.

Gatlinburg is 35 minutes away, and Pigeon Forge is 45 minutes.

Property manager

Tammy and Sam
Premier Host

Languages

English, German

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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
Additional pet fee $25 per pet and stay.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Newport

Located in Newport, this cabin is near theme parks and in the mountains. Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Douglas Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kiwanis Park and USA Raft. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Newport, TN

What's nearby

  • Cosby Picnic Area - 16 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Douglas Lake - 19 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Hen Wallow Falls - 27 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Forbidden Caverns - 30 min drive - 32.4 km
  • Dollywood - 56 min drive - 58.2 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Monterrey Mexican Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Mountain Escape: Stunning Views, Private Hot Tub & Grill. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rustic Mountain Escape: Stunning Views, Private Hot Tub & Grill.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic Mountain Escape: Stunning Views, Private Hot Tub & Grill.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rustic Mountain Escape: Stunning Views, Private Hot Tub & Grill. located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Vinson Island and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Pigeon River. Woods Island and Wilson Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 125 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brandon K.

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

Cabin on the mountain

View and cabin was as described. Staff response was helpful and fast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel A.

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

Our happy place

This is the second time we have stayed at this cabin and third time overall staying at one of Tammy’s properties and I can’t say enough good things. It’s affordable, beautiful views and Tammy is wonderful. Only thing I’d say is, I wouldn’t suggest this to “groups” it’s really made for a couple and their children. It’d be a tight squeeze for adults to sleep in the loft area but kids would love it!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph K.

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

Great Location, Awesome Cabin

The cabin was perfect! Great location on a mountain, with sauna, hot tub, and close to great hiking trails
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Amazing Mountain Cabin

We had a fantastic trip. The cabin was just like we expected and more.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Thank you , We will see you again in October

A little hard to find, but it was worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew J.

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

Perfect weekend get away

The cabin was perfect for what we needed. View was spectacular. Cabin was very clean and had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dustin M.

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

Fun experience

A great little cabin tucked away on the mountain and very private. A little small for 6 people but if you have the right group then it’s a fun experience being so tight
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor H.

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

Best Stay Ever

This was a beautiful cabin that was wonderfully cleaned and stocked. The owners are great with communication and were there for every question. We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin w.

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

Great

Peaceful with a great view.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

RL G.

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

This cabin has a million dollar view!

Tammy was such a wonderful host, cabin was cute and clean with great accommodations, we had a wonderful time. Loft area was small, best suited for kids. Nice place to relax and have a campfire.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Haley S.

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

Cozy and Relaxing

This was a cute and cozy cabin situated on a mountainside with a great view. You will definitely need 4WD to get to it, but is worth the drive. The hot tub is large enough for several people, and the view from the porch is excellent. Great for a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas S.

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

Good for a quiet weekend getaway

Cabin was nice. Very clean. It’s great if you’re wanting to spend most of your time at the cabin relaxing. It was very peaceful and the view off the deck overlooking the mountains is absolutely amazing. It was mid summer and very hot so we didn’t use the hot tub or the fire pit but I’m sure those would be great in the cooler months. We planned on coming and going a lot during our stay so going up and down the mountain was kind of a chore but luckily we had a good truck with 4x4 for the mountain road. Overall we were pretty happy with our stay and would most likely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nestled in the woods with a gorgeous view

We came up to get married and our stay was fantastic. Plenty of good flicks to watch if you are chilling in the cabin even a board game, a deck of card, and a record player with some VERY old albums…(bring some of your vinyl). Everything was as expected and better. Thank you for making our special weekend just that much more special!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Margaret J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Vacation

Very nice view but I wouldn’t exactly call that a grill. We loved the seclusion and the hot tub. The only surprise we had was the people that parked at the cabin to walk down to another location that we did not realize was there. Overall very pleased and would come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taryn V.

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

BEST TRIP OF MY LIFE!!!

The property was a little difficult to find, but that’s because of how secluded it is. Once we found it, it was really simple to remember! ALSO I GOT ENGAGED ON THIS TRIP!! My fiancé proposed to me at the Peace Pagoda which is right up the hill from this cabin. I wish I could add pictures to this review to show how incredible the view really is from this cabin. I highly recommend this cabin for couples!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Queitha P.

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

Beautiful “Tiny” cabin!

The view was fantastic everything was cleaned and organized! It’s perfect for a minimalist stay! We didn’t get a chance to go to the Peace Pagoda near by but plan to return for a visit! The only thing I wish we were aware of is the rough road on the way up. We have a 4 door sedan that still made it up there to the cabin luckily we’re used to that kind of thing where we live. Otherwise we have absolutely no complaints! We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly F., New Era, Michigan

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

Short Stay in the Smokies

This cabin met our needs perfectly. We were looking for a secluded location away from the tourist areas and this fit the bill. There were plenty of rustic roads and hiking trails to explore with our dog, including a hike up to the Peace Pagoda. We enjoyed taking a break from technology. The road up to the cabin is steep and we came in after dark and the cabin was hard to locate due to lack of GPS, however the owner was so nice to call us after we messaged her at midnight and helped us find our way. This is definitely a cabin for people looking for a more rustic, laid back experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Robert F.

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

Small, remote cabin near I-40

Made it up to the cabin in a FWD sedan fairly easily by following instructions, signs, and scouting ahead on foot. Very comfortable bed in cramped MBR. Photos make cabin look better than it actually is. Feels very cramped in shower, faucet handle fell off. Blinds are damaged, one is difficult to open. The good views are in one limited direction only. It is tight to turn car around to head back down. Someone's car was parked at the wilderness trailhead quite close to the cabin. We didn't see any people, but that made it feel a lot less private .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C.

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

Rustic and peaceful

The cabin was perfect for what we wanted. It was very quiet and peaceful to be out in the mountains. The cabin was awesomefor the price we paid. Great for 2-4 people, smaller cabin. The loft area is mainly just sleeping quarters. The roads leading up to the cabin are rocky back roads, better with AWD or 4 wheel drive. We did manage with FWD. The best part was to be able to take a nice hike to the Peace Pagoda, which is absolutely beautiful and a must see. Travel to Galinburg or Pigeon Forge takes about 45 minutes, which was perfectly fine with me...mostly back curvy roads with beautiful scenery. Would definitely stay again. Thank you for allowing and sharing your cabin home with us!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great solitude away from city

The MOST important thing to add here is beware of the roads to the cabin site. You MUST have a 4WD or a Front WD to make it up to the cabin. Once you are there, the views are breathtaking and its extremely private and peaceful. The cabin is well stocked with what you need for your stay; just bring your groceries. There is an added bonus at the top of the mountain; the Peace Pagoda. Its currently under construction but worth the hike up the mountain. Hike in the afternoon because the air quality is much better and be prepared when hiking anywhere in the area the trails are moderately challenging due to the steepness. Also, be sure to text for garbage pick-up because there are some bears in the area. We chose to take it when we left each day. Enjoyed the jacuzzi and the privacy!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle C., North Augsta, SC

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

100% as advertised

If you read the description and enough of the reviews, then you should know exactly what this place is. It's a small cabin, remotely located halfway up a mountain. It is an adventure to find the cabin. You don't need 4 wheel drive, but I would highly recommend trying to get there when the sun is still out. This place is very private with an incredible view. As an adult, I would not want to sleep in the loft area, but my kids thought it was an adventure and loved it. It's about an hour drive to the Pigeon Forge area, so if you want to do the touristy stuff every day, then this might not be what you want. I would say this is for the couple or family that just wants to get away from everything and get some piece and quiet. With the hot tub, fire pit, and hiking trail (and they are a hike) this place is a good find.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Faith S.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Rats

This was a nice little place, it has the potential to be 5 stars. But we listened to rats in the walls all night, all of the vents in the cabin were clogged up with lint, there wasn't many towels and only two rolls of toilet paper. Before we went to sleep, we checked the door and windows to see if they were locked, almost every single window was unlocked. The upstairs loft is so much smaller than the ad makes it seem. Most people can't even sit up straight without hitting the ceiling. The whole advertisement has flaws all throughout it. And the cabin is NOT secluded whatsoever, from other cabins to park rangers lurking around for no reason.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian J.

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

Wonderful Management

We had a few issues with the cabin when we arrived. First, the water did not work. We contacted Tammy and within an hour, maintenance was there to diagnose the problem. Turns out the water pump burned out, but they had it fixed before we went to bed the same day. The next day, the oven went out. They replaced it the same day. Brand new oven installed. We will be back to stay next year. We really enjoyed it. A couple things for future guests: the shower is very small- if you are tall you might have trouble showering, but it can be done. The loft has really low ceilings- our kids loved it but it was not comfortable for adults. The cabin is cozy- more than 4 people would be really crowded. The mountain is steep- a car can make it but 4WD/AWD makes it much easier. The hiking trails are the driveways up and down the mountain- they are really steep, so bring hiking shoes.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

America A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

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

Amazing

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Tammy and Sam

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Hello! I’m thrilled to welcome you to my little corner of the mountains. I’m someone who loves the great outdoors, and the mountains are my happy place—and I hope they’ll become yours, too!

My goal is to make your stay memorable, whether you’re seeking tranquility or adventure. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need recommendations—I’m always happy to help.

Looking forward to hosting you and making your mountain getaway unforgettable!

~TammyJean

Why they chose this property

Family is from East Tennessee

What makes this property unique

Newport, Tennessee, at the base of the Great Smoky Mountains, is a charming town with a rich history and natural beauty. Founded in the 1790s along the Pigeon River, it was a key stop on the Great Indian Warpath and home to early settlers who built forts against Cherokee raids. By 1834, it had a brick courthouse, stores, and taverns. The Cocke County Museum displays its history with artifacts and stories of Native Americans and early settlers.

Newport is steeped in Appalachian traditions, linked to moonshine, moon pies, and Gatorade. Downtown’s Fruit Jar Alley shop offers local crafts and décor, evoking nostalgia.

Nature lovers visit Newport for its proximity to the Smoky Mountains and Douglas Lake. Activities include hiking, waterfalls, whitewater rafting on the Pigeon River, and exploring wildlife-rich forests.

Newport’s special charm lies in its warm, welcoming community spirit, creating a hometown feel. It combines heart, heritage, and natural beauty, leaving a lasting impression.

Languages:

English, German

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