Atop Apple Dumpling Ridge, with large driveway, privacy, and wooded surroundings
Location: Pigeon Forge, East, Tennessee, USA (1/2 Mi. past Walden's Creek Stables) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Loft, 2 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Keywords: Log Home
If you crave a private haven for your family and friends, then Apple Dumpling is for you! This gorgeous log home, just minutes from the heart of Pigeon Forge, offers a true Smoky Mountain experience with nature all around you. Soak in the fresh mountain air from your hot tub on the deck, or relax in the indoor whirlpool tub. Enjoy the mountain scenery (with no other cabins in view) while grilling out on the deck.
A perfect cabin for families or couples. It has a large yard surrounded by mature pines and hardwoods, a regulation pool table, High-speed internet, 3 satellite TVs(43" HD in Great Room), queen size beds in each bedroom and 2 twin beds in the loft.
Apple Dumpling is nestled on a ridge, above Walden's Creek, surrounded by forests and mountains that rise more than 1000 feet. It is far enough "out in the country" to hear the roosters crow and the Whip-poor-wills whistle, yet only minutes from the heart of Pigeon Forge.
Tastefully decorated with an American Apple "Pie"triotic touch...Apple Dumpling will have you dreaming about the Smokies for years to come!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed (3)
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Private Hot Tub
- Cable/Satellite TV (3) : 43" HD TV on Great room
- DVD
- VCR (2)
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Pool Table
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Clean grill covers provided.
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Mountain View : Sits on a wooded ridge, between two mountains.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Spring/summer/fall deck dining umbrella, large parking area.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Dogs may be allowed with owner's permission
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Must be 25
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
Rate Details (In Dollars)
01/08/12 - 04/05/12 $130/nt $795/Wk.
04/6/12 - 05/24/12 $130/nt Sun-Thurs; $145/nt Fri-Sat; $810/Wk.
5/25/12 - 8/13/12 $160/nt Sun-Thurs; $180/nt Fri-Sat; $995/Wk.
8/14/12 - 9/14/12 $135/nt Sun-Thurs; $155/nt Fri-Sat; $850/Wk
9/15/12 - 10/28/12 $155/nt Sun-Thurs; $175/nt Fri-Sat; $925/Wk
10/29/12 - 5/25/13 $135/nt Sun-Thurs; $155/nt Fri-Sat; $850/Wk
*3 nt min Peak & Hol. Disc.for 3+ nt. stays. Holidays higher; cleaning fee $80.
12.75% sales/lodging tax. $150 refundable reserv./damage deposit required.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2001
Why the Owner Chose Pigeon Forge
We've lived in New York, Arkansas, California, Florida and Indiana, and have traveled extensively - including more than 50 trips to the Smokies. We agree with Dolly - there's no place like our Tennessee mountain home.
When we purchased Apple Dumpling, we looked at nearly 50 cabins, new and not-so-new, from Cobbly Nob and Ski Mountain to Sky Harbor and Wears Valley. However, with Apple Dumpling, it was love at first sight. We loved the unspoiled mountains surrounding Walden's Creek; the privacy of Apple Dumpling Ridge; and the simple beauty of Apple Dumpling cabin. Apple Dumpling is our home away from home and we visit it 5-6 times each year. No matter what the season, the mountains are always beautiful and there are always more things to do than there is time to do them.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Nearly every guest that we've had has written very nice comments in our guest book, and everyone seems to mention different things that were special to them. Everyone loves the location, surrounding natural beauty, and privacy. The hot tub, pool table, table games, DVD's, etc., make for great family experiences.
Owner's Map of Pigeon Forge
Bonnye and Dennis are both recently retired - he after a 25 year HR management career and a couple of small business ventures, she after 15 years as an elementary school teacher. We celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary in 2009, as well as the birth of our fourth grandson. We have three grown children and live with an old horse (31 years), and old goose (18 years), Cocker Spaniel Buddy, cat Ike, and numerous other critters (squirrels, ducks, racoons, groundhogs, etc.)in southern Indiana.
Property Photos
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- Atop Apple Dumpling Ridge, with large driveway, privacy, and wooded surroundings - Pigeon Forge Vacation Rental
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- A cabin resort (?) is NOT what you get with Apple Dumpling! - Pigeon Forge Vacation Rental
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- The Great Room brings everyone together for great times. - Pigeon Forge Vacation Rental
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- Relax in the privacy of the hot tub midst the Redbuds and Dogwoods.
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- Pool anyone? Apple Dumpling's competition grade Olhausen table
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- Master bedroom has Sat. TV, walk-in closet, queen, log bed, & bath with Jacu
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- The gas grill on the deck always includes a clean grilling surface.
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- A deck umbrella provides for comfortable outdoors eating close to gas grill.
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- The Burgandy Room has satellite TV, a huge closet, and queen log bed.
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- The Pink Room also has a dresser and large closet.
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- The kids love having a place of their own in the loft - 2 handmade log twins
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- Modern kitchen with paper towels, soap, complete cookware & coffee provided.
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- Dining area. TV tables are also available.
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- Awaiting Santa from Thanksgiving thru New Years
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- Christmas 2010 - a Winter Wonderland in the Smokeys!
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- Fall & Christmas are beautiful with the cool air and mountain colors.
Traveler Reviews (39)
We Love This Cabin!
Guest: Rosana
(Miami, Florida)
Date of Stay: 12/26/11
Review Submitted: 01/09/12
We really enjoyed our stay at Apple Dumpling during the Christmas/New Years holiday. It was absolutely beautiful, the cabin, the apple decor, peaceful, quiet and secluded. You both have put so much into the cabin, nothing is needed. Apple Dumpling was warm, cozy, clean and the Christmas decorations were a nice touch!. We will definitely keep you in mind when we visit Tennesse again...There's so much to do and see we just couldn't get it all in. Thank You Again for a wonderful Stay!
Owner response:Rosana, Thanks for your nice review. I hope it helps others realize how nice the Smokeys and Apple Dumpling can be during the winter months. It's especially interesting to see that a family from Miami appreciates wintertime in the mountains. Dennis
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Christmas family vacation at Apple Dumpling
Guest: Donna
(Athens)
Date of Stay: 12/17/11
Review Submitted: 12/28/11
My family of 5 enjoyed our stay in Dennis & Bonnye's Apple Dumpling. It was decorated beautifully for Christmas! We loved the location and the flat parking area. Plenty of room for us and our adult daughters. The cabin was clean and had all the household items you could possibly need or want. We will definitely stay there again. The owners were very quick to respond to email questions. I have already recommended this cabin to other family members who often go to the Smoky Mountain area. We went to Dollywood for the Christmas festiviites two days and - of course - SHOPPING! Ready to go back. Thanks again Dennis & Bonnye for sharing your beautiful cabin!
Owner response:Thank you for your great review Donna. We're looking forward to having you stay with us again next year.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderful
Guest: Linda D.
(Canton, Ohio )
Date of Stay: 10/22/11
Review Submitted: 10/25/11
What a wonderful place to stay and relax. We had beautiful weather and enjoyed this beautiful cabin. It is tastefully decorated and has very nice comfortable furniture. I hope to come back in the spring for another stay at this perfect vacation getaway. Everything worked and we had absolutely no problems.
Owner response:Linda, It's great to get good feedback from our guests. We look forward to hearing from you again soon.
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Wonderful Cabin
Guest: Emma
(Marietta)
Date of Stay: 07/28/11
Review Submitted: 08/30/11
The Apple Dumpling cabin was very comfortable and relaxing. It was quiet and very private. The kitchen had everything you could think of to make a meal. All the rooms were clean and cozy. The hot tub was a good size too! There were plenty of games for the kids to play and they did'nt want to leave. I wish we could have stayed longer!! The owners were very efficient; I would highly recommend this cabin.
Owner response:Emma, Thanks for your great review. I believe your comments will help others looking for a cabin understand what we have to offer. Dennis
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Spring Break 2011 to remember
Guest: G and J
(Saukville, WI)
Date of Stay: 04/17/11
Review Submitted: 05/01/11
We thoroughly enjoyed the Apple Dumpling experience. Many thanks to Dennis and Bonnye for decorating this home in such a welcoming way. We loved the space - the great room and TV were just the right size for us, bedrooms were great, the kitchen just the right size, and the dining area had plenty of room for all 6 of us. Our teen loved the loft for escape from the rest of us. The pool table was a big hit. The wrap-around porch afforded peaceful views of the surrounding forest. We knew we had neighbors, but only because we occasionally heard them. It was definitely secluded, but only minutes from the Pigeon Forge shopping and dining area. You have to try Bennett's for bbque or the Old Mill for a great TN meal. Dollywood was lots of fun, too. Fox Fire Mtn for the zip line was "awesome!" We hope to visit again!
Owner response:Jodi, Thanks for your nice review. Your description of everything that is available should help others with their vacation planning. Dennis & Bonnye
Recommended for:Pet owners, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Apple Dumpling Cabin
Guest: Danny
(Ponchatoula,La., USA)
Date of Stay: 07/25/10
Review Submitted: 08/31/10
We had a great stay at Apple Dumpling. The location was secluded,but not to far from everything. It was very clean and well maintained. I would recommend it to everyone
Owner response:Danny, You left Apple Dumpling in great shape! Please come back again. Dennis & Bonnye
Recommended for:Families with young children, families with teenagers.
Comfortable and Cozy Cabin
Guest: M&M
(Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 08/27/10
Review Submitted: 08/31/10
This cabin is very clean and has everything you will need from the kitchen utensils to games and a hot tub. We spent a weekend enjoying hiking (owners gave us great suggestions for hiking trails) in the Smokies with friends and found this cabin a nice retreat. It has plenty of room - with 6 adults, we never once felt crowded. I definitely recommend this cabin if you are looking at staying near Pigeon Forge and I would be up for going back.
Owner response:Melissa, Thanks for the nice review. Hope you can make it back soon. Dennis
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Comfortable and inviting!!
Guest: 5 Texans
(Austin, TX)
Date of Stay: 06/21/10
Review Submitted: 06/27/10
We really enjoyed our stay at Apple Dumpling. The owners have thought of everything to make their guests comfortable! We really loved the wooded surroundings - it was very private and serene. The cabin was also convenient to area attractions. We would highly recommend Apple Dumpling!!
Owner response:Thank you for your nice review. Why would anyone come to the Smokeys to stay in a motel or cabin subdivision? We hope you can make it back soon. Dennis & Bonnye
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Quaint cabin in great location!
Guest: FabFive
(Hampton, VA)
Date of Stay: 05/19/10
Review Submitted: 06/21/10
This cabin was perfect for our annual girlfriend getaway! It is located away from the hustle of town but within a few short miles to the conevenience of coffe shops, restaurants, and groceries. The cabin has 3 lovely large rooms with very comfortable beds as well as a loft with 2 single beds. The cabin was large enough to accomadate the 4 of us without feeling overcrowded and would definitely accomodate more with ease. We spent most of our time out on the deck lounging with nature anyway. The hot tub and home is fed with well water but it did not bother us at all, actually we only really noticed it in the hot tub, the water softener that is used inside does the trick! We experienced a bit of a learning curve with how to operate the controls for the tv and sound system, but it wasn't for lack of information provided. Dennis and Bonnye provide wonderful instructions for how to operate the components in the cabin and other supplemental information to make you stay more enjoyable. To sum it up, Dennis and Bonnye have created a home away from home for their guests so if you are looking for the sterility of a resort cabin, you will not find it here.
Owner response:Hi all, Thanks for the great review. Come on back for Christmas shopping. November/December is a favorite time of the year for ladies to visit the Smokeys. We believe Pigeon beats the .... out of he Mall of America for shopping/dining/visiting/etc.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: Mary
(greenwell srpings)
Date of Stay: 07/08/09
Review Submitted: 07/08/09
We loved it, my family said it was the best vacation ever. The place is beautiful, it makes you feel so relaxed and comfortable the moment you arrive. We stayed a week and hated to leave.
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