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Welcome to The Tarwater House!
Terrace/patio
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Fully Stocked Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 692.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Sevierville, TN
  • Wilderness at the Smokies
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Soaky Mountain Waterpark
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Sevierville Convention Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Cottage - Minutes from Attractions!

Welcome to The Tarwater House! This cozy little cottage was built in 1946 by my grandparents and totally remodeled in 2013. It boasts lots of character and amenities for your convenience. Master bedroom has a king bed, second bedroom has a queen bed and the third bedroom has two twin beds. All of the bedrooms are equipped with smaller TV’s and DVD players. The Living room is equipped with a Smart HDTV and wireless internet is provided for your stay. All TV's have ROKU's and we have Spectrum Apps - please click on the Spectrum App to stream cable TV. If you would like to watch Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc. login to your account, but make sure to logout before your departure.
The kitchen is fully equipped - stainless steel appliances, all dishes, cookware, crockpot, etc., are provided. An outdoor charcoal grill is also provided for your use. We have a large field that you are welcome to use for croquet, volleyball, bean bag toss, horse shoes, etc. There is an outdoor firepit with Adirondack chairs and you are welcome to to enjoy the Wicker deck furniture as well! This little cottage has everything you need and much, much more. Minutes from attractions and The Great Smoky Mountains.

Property manager

Leah Wicker
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please do not use glitter inside our cottage. If glitter is found, we will retain half of your deposit for extra cleaning.
Absolutely NO smoking allowed. Your Security Deposit will be kept if evidence of smoking. If outside, dispose cig butts properly, not on the ground.

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sevierville

Located in Sevierville, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Wilderness at the Smokies 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 Soaky Mountain Waterpark and Titanic Museum. Travelling with kids? Make time for Dollywood, or head to an event or a match at The Ripken Experience - Pigeon Forge. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Sevierville, TN

What's nearby

  • Wild WaterDome - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Wilderness at the Smokies - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Soaky Mountain Waterpark - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Sevierville Convention Center - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Tanger Outlets - 7 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Paso Mexican Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Cottage - Minutes from Attractions! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Cottage - Minutes from Attractions!?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Cottage - Minutes from Attractions!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Cozy Cottage - Minutes from Attractions! located?

This family-friendly Sevierville cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Dolly Parton Statue and Wilderness at the Smokies. Soaky Mountain Waterpark and Wild WaterDome are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 244 out of 252 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 252 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 252 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 252 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 252 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danny S.

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

Quiet perfect location

Very nice clean house. Perfect location for any events. We were here for Ponies in the Smokies but it is close to all the entertainment without the noise at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget B.

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

Perfect vacation house

Property was exactly as described. Everything needed was provided. Kitchen very well stocked...an important detail for someone with multiple dietary restrictions due to illness and chemo. House and furnishings are extremely comfortable. LOVE the door lock--no key to keep up with, no wrestling with a realtors' box. Felt very safe and secure throughout the stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Minnie T.

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

Excellent

Everything was great! Enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faye C.

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

Family trip to Dollywood

As always the PERFECT place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

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

Conveniently located to all attractions!

We so enjoyed our stay here and all the history this home offers. We hope to be back again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn S.

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

Ringing in the New Year

We had such a pleasant experience staying at the cottage! The location couldn’t have been any better plus we were only minutes away from literally everything! We wanted somewhere that wasn’t high in the mountains or have to travel up steep hills during the stay and we got exactly what we wanted. Would definitely stay again. Loved the history/picture wall with the families generations and story binder!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Birthday trip

We had a wonderful time. The house was cozy and comfortable, with plenty of room for the 4 of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria J.

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

What a gem

I had such an amazing time with my family here. The house and the property, plus the location was perfect. There was so much room for outside family activities and it's in a safe location. The house was decorated for us which was so thoughtful! I would stay here again and highly recommend! 10/10! Thanks for letting us stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

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

Wonderful girls trip!

The property and house were wonderful!! It was super cute inside (pics don't do it justice) and had everything we could have needed. We kept ourselves so busy with all the tourist stuff so didn't get to enjoy all the house and property had to offer but if we did it again, we'd stay another day to do a fire and enjoy the deck and peacefulness! Would definitely recommend if you are staying in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Exactly as stated

Very clean little home we had a enjoyable stay at this property !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

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

Fall Break

Such a cute little place. Great for our family of 5. My kids loved it so much they didn’t want to leave. Will definitely be back to this awesome property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

Cute Cottage Home

This is the 2nd time we have stayed with this host at this charming little cottage. We love the location. Close enough to everything and away from the hustle. Home has all that you need. Porch is wonderful. We are looking at dates again for next year. You will not regret this stay....price is wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Mrs

Love it
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy L.

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

Great place to stay. Nice and cozy little house.

This was the perfect place for our family to stay for my daughters wedding.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

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

Thankful

It was perfect! Did not have problems and it was the perfect location to everything. Definitely will be back. Thank you so much 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelia D.

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

Girls Trip

Lovely cottage in quiet area just minutes from all the activities and fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana P.

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

Absolutely beautiful and cozy place

It was a very beautiful and cozy place to stay will be going back
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashton W.

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

Our vaca

Our vacation was wonderful. The house was wonderful and cute….we couldn’t have asked for a better host….the house very clean very comfortable and made our stay very enjoyable!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda R.

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

Excellent In Every Way

My grandson and I loved our stay here! It is located in a quiet area that is both very easy to find and close to activities and attractions! The property is sparkling clean and well stocked. The beds and furnishings were very comfortable and the whole place is just warm and welcoming. The property manager was very prompt in answering questions. Check in and out was easy peasy. Will definitely return whenever in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

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

Vacation Stay

It was a refreshing stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney L.

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

Perfect stay

Pictures dont do this place justice. We were very pleased with our stay and will be rebooking in the future. We were unable to make it on our first day and the owner reached out to check on us to make sure everything was ok. Overall great experience
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia T.

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

Cozy cottage

We truly enjoyed our stay at the cozy cottage. We enjoyed learning about the history of the cottage and how life was when it was first built. We also appreciated all of the advice for good food and fun things to do. We can recommend this cottage and hope that you enjoy it as much as we did!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vonya G., Floyds Knobs, IN

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

Awesome place!

We really love staying here! The place is conveniently located to everything. We have stayed here many times and it never disappoints. Everything you need is provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Nice little home minutes from attractions.

Super nice and cozy home just minutes drive from many restaurants and attractions. Very easy check in and out process. Would definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexis D.

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

Wonderful Cottage for an amazing visit to TN!

Our family of 5 just loved this little cottage. Beds for everyone and it had everything we could ever need. The owner was amazing to work with and even helped us manage a small issue that came up after check-in. Highly recommend and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Leah Wicker

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This cottage was built in 1946 by my Grandparents - Estle & Velma Tarwater. My grandmother's family lived in Elkmont & Tremont before The Great Smoky Mountain National Park was established. My mother and her sister grew up in this house. Although both have moved away from Sevierville they decided to keep the homeplace for the family - a home away from home. We hope you enjoy your stay!!

Why they chose this property

My brother, cousin and I spent two weeks every summer with our grandparents at this cute little cottage! We have wonderful memories here and hope you make memories for your family as well.

What makes this property unique

This cottage is nestled in a small, quiet area - away from most of the noise. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy the peaceful mornings. We are located 7 miles from Pigeon Forge.

Languages:

English

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