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The Big Easy | Spacious Mountain Retreat + Hot Tub, Deck | Premier Location

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Convenient parking.
Multiple outdoor areas with seating.
Private hot tub.
The lower-level game room features a foosball table, a Pacman arcade game, and a pool table.
Living room features a fireplace and a TV.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12270 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Gatlinburg, Tennessee
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Anakeesta
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Game Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Loft

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Ensuite Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Ensuite Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Ensuite Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Ensuite Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

The Big Easy | Spacious Mountain Retreat + Hot Tub, Deck | Premier Location

Welcome to The Big Easy – Your Smoky Mountain Escape!

Perched in the heart of Gatlinburg’s scenic landscape, The Big Easy invites you to unwind and reconnect in the lap of comfort and fun. This four-bedroom, four-bathroom gem is the perfect getaway for families, friends, or groups seeking a memorable mountain retreat. With easy access to Gatlinburg’s top attractions—think Dollywood, the charming downtown streets, and endless outdoor adventures—you’re in for an unforgettable stay.

Step into the spacious living area, where cozy seating, a crackling fireplace, and a flat-screen TV make for the ultimate relaxation spot. Share meals and laughter at the oversized dining table with seating for 10, or grab a quick snack at the kitchen counter with barstool seating. The fully equipped kitchen has everything you need to whip up hearty breakfasts or indulgent midnight treats.

Upstairs, a bonus bunk area—complete with a twin-over-twin bunk bed and a foosball table—offers a playful hideout for kids or a comfy spot for additional guests. Downstairs, the game room takes fun to the next level with a pool table, foosball, and the nostalgic charm of an arcade classic: Ms. Pac-Man. For those seeking a little downtime, the sleeper sofa is ready to accommodate.

But the true star? The private hot tub on one of the home’s multiple decks. Imagine soaking under the stars after a day of exploring the Smokies, the crisp mountain air enveloping you. With plenty of outdoor seating across the balconies, you’ll have front-row seats to nature’s show.

Convenient parking and a prime location make The Big Easy your gateway to everything Gatlinburg has to offer. From thrilling adventures to peaceful mornings on the deck, this mountain haven strikes the perfect balance between excitement and relaxation.

Pack your bags and prepare for a getaway as effortless as its name—welcome to The Big Easy!

AvantStay provides an upscale experience with services that elevate your stay and save time so you can enjoy every moment. Guests have access to a 24/7 support team and a tech-enabled concierge to book services, such as fridge stocking, mid-stay cleanings, and private chefs. For anything you need (or never knew you needed), we’re at your service!

If you love spending time in nature, staying active, and celebrating wildlife, a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains is a must. Located along the Tennessee/North Carolina border and home to the country's most visited national park, the Smokies provide over 800 miles of hiking trails, rivers, and a good chance at a black bear sighting. The ancient mountains invite you to connect with one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world and walk among century-old trees. Talk about a step back in time!

Local Attractions: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, The Island in Pigeon Forge, Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, Dollywood, Cade’s Cove, The Comedy Barn Theater, Legacy Mountain Ziplines, Rocky Top Wine Trail, Sugarlands Distilling Company, The Local Goat

Home Truths:
- This home accepts a maximum of 2 pets. But pets must be approved in advance and are subject to an additional fee of $250 per pet. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval there is a fine of $500 per pet.
- Please note our occupancy includes an additional two beyond bed count. Trifold floor mattresses and additional linens can be provided upon request.

Parking Details:
- Please make sure you park in the designated property parking locations only. If your home offers street parking please make sure you read all posted signage.

Accidental Damage Protection: A non-refundable accidental damage protection plan has been included in the price of your reservation. Under this plan, you will not be held responsible to pay for accidental damage or loss to the rental property resulting from you or others in your party up to $2000. This plan does not cover intentional acts of a guest, gross negligence, or willful and wanton conduct, and/or damages caused by pets. This plan is not available for reservations 28 days or longer or reservations that require a security deposit.

This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs.

As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation.

Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees.

There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions.

As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards.

IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 28 days require a security deposit.

We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.

Property manager

AvantStay
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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
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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Gatlinburg

Located in Gatlinburg, this holiday home is in the mountains. 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 popular attractions can visit Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. Gatlinburg Space Needle and Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park are not to be missed.
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Gatlinburg, Tennessee

What's nearby

  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Anakeesta - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • SkyPark - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 7 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cliff Top Grill & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tennessee Cider Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ole Red - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Big Easy | Spacious Mountain Retreat + Hot Tub, Deck | Premier Location pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Big Easy | Spacious Mountain Retreat + Hot Tub, Deck | Premier Location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Big Easy | Spacious Mountain Retreat + Hot Tub, Deck | Premier Location?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Big Easy | Spacious Mountain Retreat + Hot Tub, Deck | Premier Location located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Ripley's Davy Crockett Mini Golf and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Historic Ogle Log Cabin and Traffic Light #3 are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Elizabeth L.

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

Spring Break 25

We had a great time at The Big Easy! Very clean cabin with lots of room and lovely porches! We loved the location, it was very easy to get down to the strip in Gatlinburg or hop over to Pigeon Forge. The hot tub was lovely, kitchen was stocked nicely with pots, pans, knives, etc. the beds were super comfortable and we all slept great!! A few items that didn’t live up to the hype or maybe just need a little attention: the basement TV appeared like the screen was beginning to go out (dark spot over half of the screen), the pacman machines screen also seemed like it was on its way out, the pool cues need new tips, one of the washers was dirty and had an awful smell, the chairs at the dining room table were beautiful but very uncomfortable. We like to play cards so sitting at the table was not as enjoyable as we had hoped.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank V.

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

Nice lodge in good location

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great time!

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

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

Long Weekend at The Big Easy

Wonderful get away . We all loved the Big Easy. The house was great. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

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

Perfect cabin for family

We loved this cabin. Four king suites were perfect to give everyone space and the cabin was beautiful. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

FAMILIY HOLIDAY VACAY

We started off a little shakey since we were given instructions to a wrong home which was occupied with another family. It was a bit frustrating since we have driven all tge way from Fl with 4 kids under the age of 6 and an expectant mother. After a couple attempted calls to our host, he apologized profusely and gave us the correct property info which was 30 minutes away. He also gaves us a 350 refundforour inconvenience
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Earl F.

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

Family stay

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!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda O.

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

Family vacation

We loved the cabin, it had plenty of room for everyone and was really clean .. we will stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea P.

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

Great Stay

We loved this home! There were no issus with our stay! Great location with short drive to Gatlinburg.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Adorable Cabin

This cabin is adorable. It’s a great location-close to Gatlinburg national park for hiking. We had 4 couples. Everyone got their own bedroom with king bed and bathroom. The kitchen was well stocked; plenty of dishes, utensils and pots/pans. We saw 6 bears in the 3 days we were there. Had a hard time getting answers from the host but they finally responded.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara A.

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

Girls trip!

We rented this cabin for a long weekend girls trip, it comfortably slept 8 of us with additional beds throughout (2 queen bunks in loft, additional day bed on 1st floor) The cabin was very well equipped and less that 15 minutes from the strip in Gatlinburg, the closest store was only minutes away. The setting was perfect as other cabins are around but there’s a lot of woods and foliage to give you privacy. I was concerned about the size from the front of the cabin, but when you walk in you are pleasantly surprised as the cabin is HUGE! Decks on all 3 floors with rocking chairs on each. We will definitely be renting this place again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

Great cabin for our family

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly G.

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

Great for our family of 13

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Marissa H.

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

Spring break

So we came to stay at the Big Easy for spring break , my six kids and our 3dogs. It started off rough because when we got there maintenance was there because the previous family froze the freezer out so we had no refrigerator the first 3 days of our trip. We were given three coolers and bags if ice. It beat a blank but could you imagine 6 kids with no refrigerator it was rough. The second day we came back to a man fixing attempting to fix the refrigerator, and I felt a way about that because no one communicated that someone was coming in the unit and when, so we came back to him, after a while i told him to leave because we was trying to eat from being out a long time. They gave me 100 back which i felt should of been more because food I bought got ruined by the water in the cooler but i just left it alone and tried to enjoy the trip. Also i loved the patios but couldn’t really enjoy because of the huge bee’s that was just hanging out with us evert time we came out so we went back in. Other than that the cabin was great, but spending a lil over 2000 i wish the refrigerator worked cus we soent way too mich in food.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

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

Family trip

7 adults and 5 kids slept very comfortably at the Big East cabin. Great location, close to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Melissa C.

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

Family vacation

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

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

A perfect spot

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria M.

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

Family time in the mountains

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana M.

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

Clean spacious cabin

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne L.

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

Rocky Top Tournament

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rocio R.

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

LOVE IT!!

GREAT PLACE
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal W.

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

Amazing Home

Amazing home, very clean, location was within a few minutes of shopping. Definitely recommended for big families.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristen K.

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

Comfy cabin with great views

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Libia S.

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

Tennessee

Love it
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki P.

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

Girls Trip

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

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