Title: Private and Secluded Pet friendly cabin in the Smokies! 2bed/2bath Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=59769625&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Private and Secluded Pet friendly cabin in the Smokies! 2bed/2bath Family-friendly holiday home with outdoor pool and Hot tub ## Photo gallery for Private and Secluded Pet friendly cabin in the Smokies! 2bed/2bath ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library - Private and Secluded Pet friendly cabin in the Smokies! 2bed/2bath (Pigeon Forge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59770000/59769700/59769625/c1ba9cc8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Private and Secluded Pet friendly cabin in the Smokies! 2bed/2bath (Pigeon Forge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59770000/59769700/59769625/2e7a1881.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Private and Secluded Pet friendly cabin in the Smokies! 2bed/2bath (Pigeon Forge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59770000/59769700/59769625/8846471e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Private and Secluded Pet friendly cabin in the Smokies! 2bed/2bath (Pigeon Forge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59770000/59769700/59769625/ad68080d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library - Private and Secluded Pet friendly cabin in the Smokies! 2bed/2bath (Pigeon Forge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59770000/59769700/59769625/6fba848b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains, Walden offers a secluded retreat. Escape to the wrap-around deck or unwind in the hot tub nestled among trees. With fast WiFi, an arcade loft and pool table for entertainment. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer £309 includes taxes & fees 17 Feb - 18 Feb ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Private and Secluded Pet friendly cabin in the Smokies! 2bed/2bath Welcome to the Walden, a space of seclusion in the Great Smoky Mountains. This cabin sits quietly in the forest with no other cabins in sight. Privacy is a priority with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Ample parking allows for up to 3 vehicles. Relax on the wrap around deck or soak in the hot tub nestled in the forest. Fast WiFi is available to handle multiple devices, or play a game of pool and check out the arcade in the loft. Keep it chill, no parties. Minimum rental age is 25\. Located 15 minutes from the Parkway. There is a $150 pet fee. Please indicate if you are bringing your pet at time of booking. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Ski - Close to skiing - Optional ski privileges - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Fenced private pool - Hot tub - Outdoor pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 3 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoke-free property - Note from host: No smoking or vaping of any kind ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Limited housekeeping ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table - Golf - Optional ski privileges - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Note from host: No parties or large groups 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 This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Seclusion in the Smokies Seclusion in the Smokies dog Friendly! Seclusion in the Smokies dog Friendly Pool is Open! Secluded in the Smokies dog Friendly Family Cabin With hot tub ## About the area Located in Sevierville, this holiday home is near theme parks and in the mountains. Titanic Museum and Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ober Mountain and Wilderness at the Smokies. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Dollywood's Splash Country and Dollywood. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Sevierville travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sevierville.dx6814) [View more Holiday homes in Sevierville](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sevierville-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6814-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.74836%2C-83.66873&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1SvBi7wTazFIkrFOUWInahXLPZA=) Pigeon Forge, TN ### What's nearby - ![Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6326628/33d1c52f-a3e9-46bf-8c85-1065893102dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster 13 min drive \- 7.2 miles - ![Great Smoky Mountains National Park featuring a waterfall, forests and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635754762509/b2c15e79-d4c4-42e0-b8fe-23d43f0173f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Great Smoky Mountains National Park 14 min drive \- 6.2 miles - ![Island at Pigeon Forge which includes a fountain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6269495/1402b5bb-74b8-4b31-9638-882cd974756f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Island at Pigeon Forge 17 min drive \- 9.2 miles - Waldens Creek 6 min drive \- 2.7 miles - Goats on the Roof 12 min drive \- 6.2 miles ### Getting around - Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) 66 min drive ### Restaurants - Red Jasper Beer Garden 16 min drive - McDonald's 17 min drive - Jersey Hustle Pizzeria 13 min drive - The Heavenly Roast 22 min drive - Pawpaw's Catfish Kitchen 19 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Private and Secluded Pet friendly cabin in the Smokies! 2bed/2bath have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Private and Secluded Pet friendly cabin in the Smokies! 2bed/2bath? ### Is Private and Secluded Pet friendly cabin in the Smokies! 2bed/2bath pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Private and Secluded Pet friendly cabin in the Smokies! 2bed/2bath? ### What time is check-in at Private and Secluded Pet friendly cabin in the Smokies! 2bed/2bath? ### What time is check-out at Private and Secluded Pet friendly cabin in the Smokies! 2bed/2bath? ### Where is Private and Secluded Pet friendly cabin in the Smokies! 2bed/2bath located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Private and Secluded Pet friendly cabin in the Smokies! 2bed/2bath Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 77 8 - Good 9 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dan G. 14 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very comfortable and fun place to stay. Will look to stay here again. ##### Dan G. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew A. 1 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The cabin was a dream. If you're looking for a comfortable and secluded space, this is for you. In the rain, this cabin is an absolute charm. ##### Matthew A. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori B. 14 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The cabin was in a great location, away from town, so nice & quiet. It was super close to everything though. We loved the drive to town & back. We used the hot tub every day, really enjoyed it!We saw a mama bear and 2 cubs one evening, near the outdoor fireplace! That was really cool! We made a great choice, picking this cabin! ![Bear at the bottom of the driveway](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/bfbc5adc-7515-4c4a-8cc1-87adad8bb15f-1760470122539.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Living room at night… so pretty!](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/93d4cfa1-3be4-43da-8873-961ac443eb97-1760470185871.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![A bear in the neighborhood](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7a02bd8a-bf50-454e-9564-3efac066aea9-1760470185283.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Hubby tossing a stick for our Kelpie. She loved it too!](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/07f81207-0e80-4caf-add7-acb538f8b313-1760470187082.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Lori B. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hettie D. 28 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The Walden was an amazing place to unplug and get away from daily life. Very secluded and cozy. A “tree top” getaway! Our host was very responsive to any questions we had and accommodated our pets as well. We arrived to the cabin with 2 watering bowls provided for our pups. Even though the dog park was at the bottom of the mountain and a little further from the cabin than expected, it was still very well kept and the pups loved it! Overall a great place and we enjoyed our little family vacation! ##### Hettie D. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheryl H. 14 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Private quiet cabin We loved the seclusion of this place! ##### Cheryl H. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandy B. 11 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great cabin Easy check in, beautiful cabin. It was a perfect stay for our weekend trip to the mountains :) ##### Sandy B. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### scott M. 25 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### quiet hosts were great, property was very secluded. would stay again ##### scott M. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Doug S. 3 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spring Break Trip Place was great. Perfect for the 4 of us. Loved the quiet and ability to get to things to do within 25 minutes. Cabin had everything we needed. ##### Doug S. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Dana L. 2 Aug 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great cozy private place! We enjoyed our time as a family! It was cozy and well stocked. We loved the nature and privacy! ##### Dana L. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ty B. 27 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Mountain Escape This place was amazing! The house was perfect, exactly as described. Great location, and feels very secluded while not being too far from Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. The hosts were lightning fast to communicate and answer any questions we had. I would definitely book this place again. ##### Ty B. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shannon M. 22 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Stay in the Smokey Mountains My husband and I (and our two Labradors) loved our stay at the Walden. The cabin is in a great/secluded location. Nice open concept with comfortable amenities. Internet was very good (should anyone need to stay connected). Great community with the owners. You can tell they take a lot of pride in their cabin! Can’t wait to stay again. ##### Shannon M. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Suzanne R. 7 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing! This cabin is absolutely amazing! Private location, super comfortable beds, oversized fluffy towels (embroidered with the cabin’s name!), extra throw blankets, and even pet specific blankets, too - the hosts have nailed all the small details that are usually overlooked in vacation rentals. We loved staying here and so did the dog! ##### Suzanne R. Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melanie L. 4 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Smokey Mountain getaway My family and I had a wonderful stay in our cabin in the woods. It was very private and peaceful. The cabin was very clean and we had no problem navigating around. It was close enough to everything ex ( gatlinburg, pogeon forge) . We would definitely stay again!! ##### Melanie L. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dennis B. 23 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Long Weekend Getaway Very nice, clean, well furnished and private home that had everything we needed. Hosts were very attentive, although during our stay we had everything we needed. Development was gated and felt very safe. We had a great time! ##### Dennis B. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erik P. 14 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great experience The home was very nice in a great location with a gated community safe for kids Owner of home was very good with communication throughout our stay even had someone come by and clean the leaves off the driveway to make it easier to commute We stayed 9 days and 8 nights and will definitely stay here next year if available Also pet friendly which is good Thanks ##### Erik P. Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather G. 31 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Christmas Vacation We absolutely loved our stay at the Walden. We found it cozy and comfortable. The Christmas decorations really made it feel like home. I wasn't super crazy about the steep driveway and drive up but hey it's the mountains. After a few trips I became a pro. and ##### Heather G. Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Curtis M. 13 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Summer Getaway We stayed here for a week. Really nice place in a very secluded nice area. The only thing I will say is that the hot tub had a funny smell and the bleach floater was empty. I’m guessing since it was July nobody really uses it. Other than that we enjoyed our stay. ##### Curtis M. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Doug K. 25 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute secluded getaway The listed details were very accurate and we had a great time.. excellent communication with property owners during our stay…. Only negative which is no fault of property owner is nature didn’t provide any bears from the patio view:). I would definitely recommend and prepare for the steep driveway. Very manageable ##### Doug K. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly S. 26 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family get away We stayed at the Walden or a family getaway/attended a family wedding. It was a beautiful cabin and everything the description described. Tara was a wonderful host and answered all of our questions. We had a very late check-in due to traffic, and everything went smoothly when we got there. We even brought our dog with us, and there were even blankets and dog bowls. We had a wonderful time. ##### Kelly S. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alex T. 10 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Secluded Get Away! My husband and I love to travel with our 3 fur kids! The Walden was very accommodating and we all had a great time. We would definitely recommend and hope to be back next year! We loved there were wireless chargers in each room, that wasn’t noted but an added bonus! Many others noted in their review there were not any grassy areas for your dogs to “go”. This is true but you are in the mountains, what do you expect! Our dogs were fine walking up and down the driveway and doing their business to the side of the road. I would recommend brining a flashlight, helps when they need to go out late. ##### Alex T. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan E. 19 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exactly What We Wanted We (4 adults and 3 dogs) stayed 4 nights. This host had one of the most reasonable pet fees, for multiple dogs, that I found in my searches. It took 15-20 minutes to get to the parkway that runs through Pigeon Forge. The property was as advertised. The cabin is clean and nicely decorated. We didn't use the hottub, but it looked very clean. If you take pets, there isn't much room for bathroom breaks which wasn't unexpected given we were on the side of a mountain. Linens were nice and plenty of towels were provided. The host was very responsive to messages through the app. Definitely download directions prior to going, cell phone signals drop out well before entering the Shagbark community. We did not use any of the community ammenities but they looked nice and well kept. Not a review of the cabin, but on the fridge is a magnet for PawPaw's Catfish Kitchen. If you like New Orleans inspired food, I cannot recommend it enough. By far the best meal of our trip. Overall this was a great place to stay! ##### Megan E. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mandi B. 11 Oct 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful cabin but… It is secluded with a beautiful view just like you want in a Smoky Mountain vacation. The hosts are fantastic with communication. However, I think the owners of the cabin need to find a different cleaning/maintenance company for their cabin. My mom and I picked up over 30 screws, nails, and staples from the driveway where they had had work done to the cabin prior to our arrival. This may not seem like a very big deal, but it is a very secluded cabin with a steep driveway. A flat tire would have been a nightmare. The bleach floater in the hot tub was empty, and had orangeish brown gunk in it. There was trash left on the deck. We pitched the dirty sock in the downstairs bedroom that was left by the previous guests. The extra towels in the bathroom were kept in the bathroom sink cabinet and were literally touching and laid next to the toilet bowl plunger. Gross. Obviously, we re-washed and used the same towels while we were there. Beautiful cabin. Wonderful hosts who’ve just made the wrong choice with their maintenance and cleaning company in my opinion. ##### Mandi B. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah M. 21 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Successful trip Was a nice cabin in the mountain. Glad to be able to bring my dogs it was our first trip with them. Was kinda hard to take them potty outside because there’s no grass but it is a mountain so not sure why I thought it would lol. Didn’t have any issues with our stay and we did see a bear standing at the deck. Our portable cooler was on the porch and a raccoon came to steal it twice! Lol we are used to them so wasn’t a big deal but my husband had to go wrestle the cooler back. As far as location it is pretty secluded and not too far to the community pool which is nice but was a bit farther than expected to the city attractions.. no problem with traffic or anything though so that’s nice. I was pleasantly surprised that the hosts had more supplies than a typical rental which was a bonus! Lots of games, plenty of paper products, some salt and pepper, and extra blankets. Pool table could use some updated sticks with tips but I would imagine not everyone takes good care of the items so just having them is a gift. Hot tub was clean and nice. So overall I would recommend and we enjoyed our stay. Thank you ##### Sarah M. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David G. 5 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing cabin near Great Smoky Mountains The hosts have excellent communication and are very responsive. The cabin is truly private. No other cabins within sight. All you see are trees and some of the road through some thick trees. (No vista view) I sent up a quadcopter drone and all I could see was solid trees and a few other structures at a distance. The cabin itself was not visible through the forest canopy unless you looked really close and knew exactly where it was. The upstairs loft/room and bath is the “nice” spot with the larger bathroom. The downstairs room is more private with a door that closes and if you close the window blinds it gets nice and dark so you can have a nap and lose all track of time. The bed frames are very nice and the mattresses are the perfect firmness with cozy comfort. You can use the TV Roku to sign into your favorite streaming services and the system will automatically purge your private information upon checkout. Kitchen has full size fridge and oven. Nice sink with a fancy faucet. There is also a small dish washer. Due to the forest canopy, don’t bring your telescope. (I left mine at home after communicating with hosts) Fireflies come out just after dark. I was able to get some nice long exposure pics of them flying around. (iOS app called NightCap and a tripod to hold iPhone) If you are going hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains, I recommend getting up at 6:00 AM for arrival at trail head at about 8:00 - 8:30 AM. If you go later you won’t find parking. ##### David G. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### KRISTIN B B. 9 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful cabin in the woods! ##### KRISTIN B B. Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025 ---