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Closer To Home - Luxurious Mountain Cabin in the Smokies

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Closer To Home's view from the hollow
Enjoy the hot tub anytime
Enjoy the view from the upper level deck
View of the Smoky Mountains National Park
Closer To Home - A must see in the Winter

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

Explore the area

Map
Gatlinburg, TN
  • Anakeesta
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

Living Room 1

2 Queen Sofa Beds

Living Room 2

2 Queen Sofa Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Closer To Home - Luxurious Mountain Cabin in the Smokies

100% OWNER OPERATED and MANAGED. New to VRBO, 'Closer to Home' is a luxury 4 bedroom 4 bath log cabin located in Black Bears Falls, one of Gatlinburg's premier log home communities, located five minutes from downtown Gatlinburg.

This luxury cabin is the highest elevation of any other 4 BR in Black Bear Falls.

Enjoy the breathtaking, panoramic view of the Great Smoky Mountains from one of two large covered decks. This beautiful log cabin has all the amenities you could wish for on a vacation, including 2 beautiful stone fireplaces and massive windows, while accommodating 16 guests. 'Closer to Home' is equipped with a hot tub, free WiFi, flat screen TV's, DVD player, PlayStation, Wii, as well as boasting a nice patio and 2 grilling stations. You will also enjoy the flat parking area.

Come visit our cabin and be much 'Closer to Home' than ever before.
Look at a live view of Gatlinburg from our deck.

Property manager

David & Karen D'Antonio

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non-compliance of any of these House Rule, will result in forfeiting of your deposit up to removal of the property.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gatlinburg

Located in Gatlinburg, this cabin is in the city centre and near theme parks. 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. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gatlinburg, TN

What's nearby

  • Anakeesta - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
  • SkyPark - 9 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 9 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 10 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Southern Comfort - Westgate Resort - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Gatlinburg Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chesapeake's Seafood and Raw Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Three Jimmy's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Closer To Home - Luxurious Mountain Cabin in the Smokies have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Closer To Home - Luxurious Mountain Cabin in the Smokies pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Closer To Home - Luxurious Mountain Cabin in the Smokies?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Closer To Home - Luxurious Mountain Cabin in the Smokies located?

This family-friendly Gatlinburg cabin is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Chapel at Honeymoon Hills and Ripley's Davy Crockett Mini Golf. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 153 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Spring Break 2025

We really enjoyed our stay! The house is set up nicely for multiple families. The view is amazing and the kids loved the games and hot tub. We even saw some bears in the neighborhood! We had a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

T K.

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

Family vacation

Wonderful cabin! Super nice host! The only thing is the cabin was not as clean as expected. Its ok though, not the host fault! They even had the cleaners come back out to re mop the floors! Would definitely stay here again. We lovesd it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi F.

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

Short stay

Great view, hot tub, and layout of house, perfect for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trent D.

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

Great cabin with views

We had a great stay at this cabin. Great views and many things to keep entertained. The location is perfect and just 8 minutes from downtown Gatlinburg.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam R.

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

Great Stay

Great Time as always at the Closer to Home Cabin
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric R.

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

Great location

We had a wonderful stay. The cabin was clean and the location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

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

Great place with helpful owners.

The property was the perfect size for our group, very clean and the owners were very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa m.

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

great stay

this was a great place for 4 couples. Plenty of space and conveniently located
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wanda S.

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

Closer to Home

It snowed and we went downtown and while we were out it started sleeting and ice so when we started back up the mt. We couldn’t drive up to the top so we left our cars and walked up to the top of mountain on sleet and snow which was as high as you could go and my husband and I are 82 and 86 but we made it with our family!! That was an experience we will never forget!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher L., Manchester

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

Great Location

Nice place with a lot of entertainment. Place has a great layout and everyone felt like they had space.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Vicey B.

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

The view is just awesome

3 generations of woman from my family celebrated our 25th of getting together in the Gatlinburg area, the cabin is in a very well kept neighborhood & the view from the cabin is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Melissa L.

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

Family vacation

Property was very nice with a beautiful view
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

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

Awesome Stay

This was our second time to stay at this cabin and it was awesome! Will return again. Our church youth group comes every year.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila R.

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

Wonderful

Perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

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

Great house

We had a great vacation. House was very clean and spacious.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

100% the best

Anyone going to Gatlinburg must stay at Closer to home. Beautiful cabin at the top of the mountain overlooking Gatlinburg. Close to everything. We have been there 2 times and will go again. The Host is absolutely amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy T.

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

Family

Had a wonderful time
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

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

Christmas Vacation

Beautiful, clean & cozy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Family get-together

One wonderful week together with children and grandchildren. View of Smokies is great. Accommodations were very nice. Easy access to hiking, Gatlinburg attractions, and Dollywood.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Awesome

Amazing place with views to match
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2016

8/10 Good

Adam R.

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

Great Cabin, Great Location

Our family had a blast on our stay in “Closer to Home.” Besides the floors not being cleaned, it was a great cabin and the owners were great! We take our family of 10 or so to Gatlinburg every year and this is one of the best cabins we’ve ever stayed in! Hope to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Donna O.

Great weekend retreat with friends

Awesome home for a weekend of fellowship! Thanks for sharing your "Home" with close friends that made us feel like we were "Closer to home" . Everything we needed was right there for our use, and grocery store very close by to obtain everything you need .
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tera L.

Beautiful cabin Closer to Home

We loved Closer to Home!!! This was our family's first trip to Gatlinburg and what a better way to enjoy our trip was staying at this beautiful cabin! We had a great time visiting with family and friends! The cabin was clean and had spectacular views! Perfect for kids, Big and Small!! The game room and hot tub with a view were an added bonus. Can't wait to go back!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Debra A.

60th Anniversary

We make several trips a year to Gatlinburg and have stayed in several cabins in Black Bear Falls. This is our favorite. It is well furnished and tastefully decorated. It is a fabulous floor plan for a family gathering. We especially loved the outside deck area which is loaded with lots of rocking chairs.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Wonderful view and family getaway.

The house is beautiful and so is the view. Convenient access to Gatlinburg shops as well as the park. My only concerns were not enough towels for the amount of people it is rated for, so might want to bring some. Also toilet paper and paper towels limited supply.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2016

About the host

Hosted by David & Karen D'Antonio

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After vacationing many years in Gatlinburg and always looking forward to the next vacation to add to the many memories we've collected over the years, we felt like this was the place and time to purchase something here for our family.

Why they chose this property

The cabin is located Black Bear Falls, which includes an awesome panoramic views and the developer left as much nature as possible to expose the beauty of this log home community.

What makes this property unique

While feeling secluded in this log home community you are only 5 minutes to Downtown Gatlinburg and the Arts and Crafts area. Enjoy many wonderful dinning options located within minutes of the cabin, along with banking, fast food, and a grocery store within 3 miles.

Languages:

English, Spanish
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