Peaceful views in private nature reserve

Please read all of this info to make sure this is a good fit for you. We don't want you to be surprised by anything. Questions are welcome!

Our family built this cabin in the nineteen seventies using 100 year old hand-hewn logs. We have spent many happy summers here, adding improvements over time. The cabin is nestled in the woods at the end of a single lane, mile-long private gravel drive. It is cozy and quiet, and the drive is great for walks. Only a few miles out of Pigeon Forge, but a world away from the hustle and bustle, you can go do the tourist thing and come home to peace and quiet, or you can just stay up here on the ridgetop and enjoy the wildlife.

The kitchen is fully supplied except for a dishwasher. There is a coffee maker, electric water pot, microwave, range and oven, fridge, blender and all cooking and eating utensils. Also an outdoor charcoal grill.

A couple things we want you to be aware of before you book, so you know what you are getting:

The road in (and out) is a single lane gravel road up that has a few moderately steep sections. Honestly, not that steep for around here. Very rarely you meet another car on the road. There are a number of turn-outs and spots where you can get by one another, but occasionally one car will have to back up a little bit (if it's us, we'll be happy to). Roads like this are common in the area as its hard to cut two lane roads into mountainsides. If you take your time and drive slow, there won't be an issue. We haven't had a single accident on the road in over 75 years.

There are two other guest cabins on the property one of which you'll pass on the way in.

The cabin has an open design, which gives it a lovely big feeling.

The loft is accessed by a ladder so please be careful! This is the only way up to the second floor where the single beds are, so if you have small kids this might not be the ideal place for you. There is a gate at the entrance to the loft that can be shut at night.

This is a rustic cabin in the woods, and hence there are elements of nature that might impact your stay despite our best efforts. We ask that if you want to walk, you stay on the road to avoid forest dangers like poison ivy and snakes. Also, black bears are not uncommon on the property during the warmer months. They are cute but they are wild animals and potentially dangerous, so please be careful and don't leave food outside, or garbage except in the bear proof garbage can. Do not approach a bear, don't take a selfie with it, and NEVER feed a bear! For more information, see materials in the cabin.

Bottom line: if you love the idea of a quiet rustic getaway in the thick of nature, you will love this place like we do. Welcome! If you're looking for a place to get wild and party like a rock star for a few days, our cabin probably isn't a good fit.