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Once Upon a Time | By Colonial Properties

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Outdoor spa tub
Living area
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer and dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Extra Bedding

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Once Upon a Time | By Colonial Properties

What Makes Once Upon a Time Special

•1 bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms.
•Sleeps up to 5 guests.
•Located in Gatlinburg with stunning Mt. LeConte views and serene surroundings.
•Open floor plan combining living, kitchen, and dining areas.
•Cozy living room with stacked-stone fireplace, pool table, and lodge décor.
•Fully equipped kitchen perfect for romantic meals or family dining.
•Loft king suite with jetted tub and panoramic mountain views.
•Private hot tub and multiple outdoor seating areas for relaxation.
•BBQ grill for outdoor cooking and dining.
•Wi-Fi, washer/dryer, and provided linens for added convenience.
•Exceptional Stays, Every Time.

From the moment you book your stay at Once Upon a Time to the day you check out, we are dedicated to ensuring your stay exceeds expectations. Our vacation rentals are carefully maintained, offering the perfect combination of comfort, style, and convenience for all types of travelers. With attentive service and thoughtful amenities, you can count on us to create a memorable experience that keeps you coming back. Our wonderful staff is here to assist you 24 hours a day while vacationing with us. At Colonial Properties, we deliver an exceptional stay, every time. Proudly welcoming you home to the Smokies for over 20 years!

Why You'll Love Staying at Once Upon a Time

Once Upon a Time is a stunning one-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom Gatlinburg cabin providing amazing views and tranquil solitude, offering an open floor plan of the living room, kitchen, and dining area perfect for spending quality time together, and a cozy bedroom that provides a romantic retreat, while accommodating up to five guests for couples or small family vacation.

Living Room

After you drive past a crystal-clear lake (which is within strolling distance for later!), you’ll come to this spectacular cabin that will make you feel like you’re living in an enchanted forest!

This living room is wrapped in warm wood-planking and has plenty of natural light and views. You’ll enjoy a stacked-stone fireplace, lodge-inspired furnishings and decor, and nearby access to the kitchen and dining spaces. There is also a fun pool table! Rack ‘em up and play a few rounds with the mountains appearing in the distance through the windows. This is the life!

Kitchen

This tucked-away fully-stocked kitchen is able to meet any challenge! Cook up breakfast to serve in bed...make chocolate-covered strawberries...pop open champagne! Your wish is its command! All cookery, flatware, and dishes are included for your convenience.

Dining Space

The charming wooden table can seat up to four and is centrally located. Lay out a romantic table and have a candlelit meal! Flickering candles + cabin ambiance= ROMANCE!

Bedrooms

At the end of a long day of sightseeing or hiking, come back to this plush king-size bed in the loft suite. To soothe your aching muscles, soak in the jetted-tub, daydreaming as you enjoy the panoramic views of Mt. LeConte.

For additional sleeping space, there is a pullout and a futon in the cabin.

Outdoor Spaces

Once Upon a Time is surrounded by lush foliage and offers plenty of outdoor spots to enjoy, including a hot tub!

There is a BBQ, so make sure you cook up a steak or two—live up the vacation life! Rocking chairs, patio seating...this is an immersive experience in nature! You’ll feel like you live in the trees. Listen to the birds, gaze at the view. Your soul will be soothed by the solitude here.

Other Amenities

With all the luxury that Once Upon a Time has to offer, you might not ever want to leave the cottage. But if you do, you are within minutes of any convenience that Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg has to offer, from charming local eateries to grocery shopping, to entertainment.

All linens are provided, and there is a washer/dryer for your convenience.

Once Upon a Time offers complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi access so you can browse your entertainment options, or check your email.
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About the neighborhood

Gatlinburg

Located in Gatlinburg, this cabin is in the mountains. Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction and Titanic Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Anakeesta and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Dollywood and Gatlinburg SkyPark are not to be missed.
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Gatlinburg, TN

What's nearby

  • Mills Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Morning Mist Village - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Chapel in the Glen - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 12 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Anakeesta - 12 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Southern Comfort - Westgate Resort - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lobby Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Three Jimmy's Good Time Eatery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Little House of Pancakes - ‬9 min drive

Reviews

7.2

Good

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 5 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

6.8/10

Location

7.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michaela K.

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

Quiet time

Very quiet area. Loved the open concept. Very cute. Enough room for my boyfriend and I. Even could have had more people with us and have enough room. Loved the porch and view. Could have a few of the limbs trimmed to see more of the mountains but overall good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 30, 2023
Thank you so much for your review! We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay at Once upon a Time and we hope that you will come to stay with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MEAGAN G.

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

Beautiful cabin and exceptional service

This cabin is an absolutely gorgeous property! After walking in, I was completely floored by how gorgeous the entire cabin was and by the breathtaking view. This cabin did not disappoint. I had to contact management twice, once because I did not know how to work the fireplace and a second time due to power outage (in the area, not just this cabin). Both times, they were kind, responsive and quick to provide assistance. The hot tub is perfectly positioned toward the amazing view and the fireplace kept me warm and cozy throughout the chilly stay. I would absolutely recommend this place to a couple, someone staying solo or maybe a small group of 2-3.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 30, 2023
Meagan, thank you so much for your glowing review of Once Upon a Time! We love hearing from happy guests like yourself. It sounds like you had the perfect stay; we're so glad we could help out with the fireplace and power outage! Thank you for acknowledging how beautiful this cabin is and how it sets an ideal atmosphere for a couple or small group. We aim to provide a pleasant and comfortable experience in every way possible, making sure each guest feels right at home during their stay. It's wonderful to hear that we succeeded in doing just that during your visit. We hope to see you again soon!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Xuan N.

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

Disappointed

We were charged for something we didn’t do even after we show pictures and proof. Never going back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Laura T.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Let down

Everything fell below expectations. The entire cabin felt like it needed a good scrubbing. It didn’t smell fresh. Everything had a film of dust. There wasn’t bedding for the futon or pull out couch. The one extra blanket had not been washed. Pillows on the bed were flat, bed was very hard and uncomfortable. Cupboards weren’t organized - the few items in them were just thrown wherever and there wasn’t even everything we needed for cooking meals. So instead of eating in the cabin we ate out more than we planned because it just made eating there not very appealing. They included 3 packets of dishwasher detergent for 5 night stay. No laundry soap was supplied. A few things in the cabin were broken including a bathroom doorknob that wouldn’t lock- the lock part was physically broken.… recliner wouldn’t recline… drawer in the fridge was broke and the pieces for the fridge door to hold items weren’t in there. A few of the cupboards had misc pieces of broken pieces and odds and ends that didn’t help my trust in the place. We were only given the one trash bag for our 5 night stay. There was no place to put garbage once the bag was full anyway. The view was nice but could have been much better if they would trim the trees behind the deck. There were tossed trash bags in the woods behind our deck. I didn’t realize how close proximity the cabin was to other cabins around. It appears that these are just cheap quick builds and put as many in as you can fit so there are lots of neighbors - some had barking dogs, one had a loud gathering one night. The “amazing pond” you drive by was nasty and not a selling point to even bring up. We will not be returning or recommending to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah h.

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

Perfect

This property was amazing. THE VIEW is amazing !!! Cabin was clean and the Hot tub was sooo nice to relax in. I would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
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