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Log Cabin on Edge of National Park; Over the Top Amenities & Reviews

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Welcome to Three Little Birds!
Covered front porch with rockers and a swing. Enjoy nature!
Our relaxing covered porch has rockers, swings, and ceiling fans.
A view of the National Park from the front porch!
A game of checkers or chess on the front porch.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Cosby, TN
  • Cosby Picnic Area
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Hen Wallow Falls
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Dollywood
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Loft

2 Single Beds

Main Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Master Bedroom Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Log Cabin on Edge of National Park; Over the Top Amenities & Reviews

New for 2025: Community and wellness is important to us and there are so many people hurting right now. For that reason, we are throwing back our prices! And for every one-week booking, we are donating a portion to a local community charity impacted by Hurricane Helene. Doing good matters to us.
 
Three Little Birds is a luxurious, handcrafted log cabin on the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Cosby, TN. Our tranquil setting, proximity to the National Park, and over the top amenities makes this is a one-of-a-kind retreat for couples, families, and hikers. Within 2 minutes, you will be hiking a National Park trail or fishing for trout in Cosby Creek. There is so much to do in our area! Our cabin is peacefully located on the quiet side of the Smokies, and yet a close drive to area attractions.

As owners, we take great pride in managing our cabin to provide an extraordinary experience for our guests. We took it over the top! We pour our hearts into it! This is one of the reasons why we have amazing guest reviews and well over 75% of our guests return year after year. This is not a vacation rental business for us; this is our happy place that we share with you. With our knowledge and love of the National Park and surrounding areas, let us help you plan an unforgettable vacation!

Cabin Amenities:
- This is a true hand-hewed log cabin inside and out. Think cozy!
- Two fully covered porches allow you to rock on a rocker to the sights and sounds of nature - rain or shine.
- The main floor is open and made for entertaining. Enjoy the stacked stone wood-burning fireplace, watch a movie on the smart tv, or play from our huge selection of games and puzzles.
- Our cook's kitchen will impress. Everything needed to cook a simple or gourmet meal. Picnic baskets, blankets and coolers provided to enjoy a meal in nature.
- Outside you are treated to a large and well cared for hot tub on a screened and covered patio.
- Love to grill? Our covered grilling patio has a Weber Genesis gas grill that can be easily used rain, snow or sunshine. Or you may want to fire up the charcoal Weber Kettle or maybe try your hand at the smoker on the outdoor patio.
- The 2-car garage is fully accessible to our guests and it is filled with adventure - bicycles, river rafters, gold panning, fishing gear, bag toss, Yardzee, and tons of outdoor kids' toys.
- Ready for a good night sleep? The main floor bedroom has a comfy queen bed with a full bathroom across the hall. The master suite upstairs has a king bed with a dreamy master bath. Grab some bubbles and soak the day away in your private whirlpool tub.
- The sleeping loft has 2-twin beds set up in a trundle, a tv and foosball game for fun. Comfy for adults or children.
-There is also a small office with 2 desks to make 'working from the cabin' easy and also filled with tons of children's toys and baby equipment.
- A fully equipped laundry room is located on the first floor with plenty of space for folding or hanging.
-Everything that you need for a picnic in the beautiful National Park- coolers, picnic blankets, and plastic dishes are ready for on-the-go meals.
- In the backyard, you will find a large firepit and we supply an endless supply of seasoned firewood. Grab a camp chair from the garage and cook smores in the great outdoors.

We guarantee that you will not find such an array of amenities at any other cabin. This is why our guests come back year after year.

And when you can tear yourself away from the cabin, there is a TON to do in the area.
•Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Cosby entrance: 2 minutes
•Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Big Creek entrance: 20 minutes
•Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Greenbrier entrance: 18 minutes
•Climbworks Ziplines: 10 minutes
•Rafting In The Smokies whitewater rafting: 15 minutes
•The Foothills Parkway: 5 minutes
•Gatlinburg: 20-25 minutes
•Pigeon Forge: 30-40 minutes
•The Biltmore Estate and Ashville, NC: 60 minutes

Spend your days doing nothing or filling them with adventure. Don't worry about a thing at Three Little Birds Cabin!

We are a pet-free and smoke-free cabin.

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Property manager

Patty and Chris
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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
The cabin is well equipped for all ages.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
No, I'm sorry but we are pet-free.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Trailers are not allowed. It's a very small community with roads accessible to only residents and guests.
The garage and driveway accommodates a maximum of 3 cars (4 possible if you use the garage space)

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cosby

Located in Cosby, this cabin is near theme parks and in the mountains. Wildwater Adventures and Bootleggers Distillery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit USA Raft and Kiwanis Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Mountain View Orchard and Victory Lanes Bowling Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Cosby, TN

What's nearby

  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cosby Picnic Area - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Hen Wallow Falls - 10 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Little Pigeon River - 28 min drive - 25.1 km
  • Dollywood - 50 min drive - 46.2 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Janice's Diner - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Carver Applehouse Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Doc's 321 Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mama's Kitchen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bootleggers - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Log Cabin on Edge of National Park; Over the Top Amenities & Reviews pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Log Cabin on Edge of National Park; Over the Top Amenities & Reviews?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Log Cabin on Edge of National Park; Over the Top Amenities & Reviews?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Log Cabin on Edge of National Park; Over the Top Amenities & Reviews located?

This family-friendly Cosby cabin is located in the mountains, 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Hen Wallow Falls and Cosby Picnic Area. USA Raft and Pigeon River are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 217 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maureen F.

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

Awesome cabin

This cabin was definitely as nice as described. The owners provided everything we needed for outdoor activities, cooking meals at the cabin, cleaning, and relaxing. We loved the pre-chopped firewood under cover right by the fire pit. My youngest daughter loved all the toys in the upstairs office/playroom and in the garage. Thr beds were very comfortable. I enjoyed the porch swing and rocking chairs.I only gave 4 stars for location, due to the fact that we did have to drive a bit to get into the national park, due to the nearby cosby entrance being closed for maintenance (not any fault of the cabin owners, of course!) But the small neighborhood inself was very nice, safe, and quiet.Would definitely recommend this cabin. We loved every minute.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne H.

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

Hiking trip 2025

Did some hiking each day. Great cabin and wonderful hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

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

Cozy

Super cute and cozy cabin we definitely enjoyed it
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa h.

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

Amazing getaway

We went down for Thanksgiving for our family vacation, minus a few major setbacks while we were there, it was amazing. Between the hot tub to relax or sitting on the swing on the front porch and reading, listening to the animals, it was amazing. I can’t wait to go back. That was one vacation I will always remember.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

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

Perfect cabin

The cabin is perfect. Wonderfully furnished and has everything you need, from a fully equipped kitchen, to tasteful bedrooms, to the back deck and fire pit. It really feels like a home away from home. I highly recommend staying at the Three Little Birds cabin - you won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

lisa c.

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

Cabin

Great place with lots of amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay at 3 Little Birds! The beds were super comfy, the kitchen was well-stocked, and the cozy living room with a wood-burning fireplace was perfect for relaxing. We loved having our morning coffee on the front and back porches. Highly recommend for a peaceful getaway! Thank you Patty for sharing your lovely cabin with us. 🍂
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jody l.

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

Wonderful Stay

The best appointed home we have ever stayed in, everything you need, plus things you did not even know you needed. Convenient to Gatlinburg and NP, we love Cosby and often stay there when visiting. Road in back of property is a bit noisy, but nothing that would deter me from staying again. The hosts are wonderful and communicative. How’s was so clean and well taken care of. What a treasure.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Renee M.

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

Quiet piece of Heaven

7 of us stayed at this cabin from 7/19-7/27 and it was perfect. It was far enough away from the business of Gatlinburg but close to many fun adventures. It was super quiet, I wouldn’t necessarily call it a neighborhood as there were only a few houses but it was quiet and surrounded by beauty! The cabin has absolutely everything you need. The 2nd day there our car battery died and it pretty much took all day to get it fixed. The kids all kept themselves busy with games and the hot tub and were not disappointed we couldn’t head out for the day. Great place for families and lots to do! Thank you for sharing your place with us!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

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

Perfect for a family

We were very pleased with the accommodations at Three Little Birds. They thought of every detail. The cabin was very comfortable and we had all of the supplies we needed! One day we drove into Gatlinburg and over to Cades Cove and Clingman’s Dome. Aside from that we did hikes and activities close to Cosby. We will definitely stay again if we come back to the Smoky Mountains.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron T.

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

Summer vacation for a hardworking school teacher. Kids had a ball as did we.

We had a ball...visited many places as well as enjoying our time in the cabin. Already booked for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia M.

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

Three Little Birds

Very clean, quiet area, plenty if games and toys for children and fishing equipment etc for adults.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda a.

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

Mountains

Beautiful place All the amenities you need Great hot tube
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

benjamin l.

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

Excellent

Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly H.

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

Get away

The cabin was very nice, but we could not walk in the neighborhood the neighbors dogs chased us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda G.

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

Cozy spacious cabin with all the extras

Spring break March 2024 We had a fantastic, relaxing stay at the Three Birds Cabin! We loved reading the history of the cabin, stained glass windows, visitor’s journal book entries and the bear details of the cabin. This has been the most packet amenities/home items than any other Vrbo or house rental we have experienced. From the two porches, hot tub tv bar area, board games ,bbq items, fire wood, completely full kitchen with dishes, pots and pans, double ovens, seasonings, crockpots, coffee machines, towel warmers, etc. They even provide extra items that people tend to forget, like phone chargers. The beds were very comfortable. House was clean. Neighborhood was quiet. There are other cabin homes around you but very quiet. Owners very responsive. The property description is 100% correct. The WiFi signal was strong. The only thing we didn’t experience was fishing because it was more than a walk away, really needed to drive there. There’s bikes to ride. We cooked meals and bbq’d. Enjoyed making s’mores in fire pit, seeing the stars at night and watching woodpecker that visited the back trees each day. We picked up our groceries in nearby town, there’s a Walmart and further out Food City grocery chains. There are many Dollar General stores along the roads. We definitely recommend this property for families, family reunions and hope to come back to visit. Visiting Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge was a short ride 25-45 minutes.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon H.

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

Perfect family getaway

This was our first family trip to the mountains. My fiancé, son, his friend, and I had plenty of room. The cabin was very well stocked, and very clean. The host was responsive and helpful. Anything you could think of that you may need on your stay has already been thought of! We are definitely coming back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Chelsea L., Racine

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

Family Thanksgiving

We had a great stay at the cabin for Thanksgiving! We go someplace new every year and this year we picked Tennessee. The hot tub was amazing, they had tons of games and activities for the kids. The owners were very responsive when we communicated. The only advice is the downstairs bedroom bed needs a few updates. We ended going into town and purchasing all new pillows. Other than that we had a great time! We would go back to this cabin in the future
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth T.

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

House was great!

We loved our time at Three Little Birds. The abundance of leaves in the driveway, on the road and leading to the wood shed was treacherous for senior ladies. We did appreciate your getting the driveway blown off after we messaged. Confusion over twin beds was an issue. It was not clear to us that one was a trundle. One of our ladies ended up on the couch. None of this would prevent our staying again. Three Little Birds is a lovely place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joni S.

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

A Little Piece of Fall Heaven

We are from Florida and we wanted to find a magical place to stay to enjoy the fall colors. This cabin checked all the boxes and then some! From the gorgeous interior to the fire pit and hot tub, it is now a memory we will never forget. We came overly prepared with essentials from home and found that we wasted our valuable space in our luggage since every need was meant and then some! I highly recommend this listing for your vacation home!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Everything you could ever want

So happy we chose this cabin to stay in. We had everything we could ever need and then some. Our boys definitely felt at home and we were all sad to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Felt right at home

Such a wonderful getaway home for our family. Our twin 6 yr old girls were thrilled to see all of the toys and games available to play. We had less than favorable weather, but enjoyed our stay because there was so much to do at this cozy home. The extras made it so easy for this mama to relax. The property was beautiful inside and out, but in a way that also felt comfortable. We plan to stay here again and will likely book for a longer stay. We enjoyed the hot tub, the beds were comfy, the kitchen was well equipped, the grill worked well, and we enjoyed the fire-pit. My husband appreciated the dry wood supply snd fire starting kit. So many great things to share!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy J.

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

Family vacation

It was very nice, just as expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

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

Family get-a-way

This cabin had everything. The games were a huge plus. We enjoyed every min of our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Patty and Chris

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We love the Smoky Mountains and have always dreamed of owning a home here. Our dream came true in June, 2012, and we're looking forward to sharing our knowledge of the park and our home with our guests. This isn't just a cabin rental business for us; this is our home that we share with you.

For the past 20+ years, we have escaped our hectic lives to hike and backpack the beautiful trails in the Smokies. We were engaged on the top of Mt. LeConte, and both of children had their first (of many) backpacking adventures here in the Park. We've hiked most of the trails, including much of the famous Appalacian Trail. We can't wait to share our knowledge with you.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with this home from the moment that we saw it. We love the tranquility of the property yet its convenience to the nearby attractions. We love being soooo close to the National Park. We love that the home is unique and handcrafted with spaces for everyone to relax and play. It's our place to unwind when we need it and, most importantly, make wonderful memories with our kiddos and friends. We hope that you love it as much as do!

What makes this property unique

The cabin is beautifully handcrafted. It was build to last forever in this peaceful setting. The rooms are spacious with high-end finishes and the community is beautiful. Three Little Birds was build to be 'a home'. We absolutely love our home, and hope that you will treasure it as we do.

Languages:

English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests