Wilder by AvantStay | 15min from Pigeon Forge, 12ppl
If you're looking to infuse your group's event or retreat with breathtaking Smoky Mountain views, indoor and outdoor amenities designed to entertain, and more than enough space for everyone, look no further than Wilder. This vast, ten-bedroom mountain mansion is perched on the edge of a hill, looking out over an incredible vista. In the backyard, you'll find a huge wooden pavilion just waiting for a large gathering, complete with a chic lounge area, fan for airflow, and sprawling table that can fit up to 20 people. And with an indoor pool, you can enjoy a dip no matter the weather!
Explore the multiple, connected decks to find a hot tub and plenty of rockers and covered areas perfect for pairing your morning coffee with fresh air. Inside, Wilder is curated with modern, Tennessee-inspired decor and features two living rooms, a spacious kitchen with modern appliances, foosball, and a shuffleboard table. Though you'll have plenty to keep you busy at home, the town of Pigeon Forge is just a 12-minute drive away. You can find family-friendly activities like arcades, theme parks, and ziplining. Or, venture further to Gatlinburg to check out Anakeesta adventure park or Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies.
It doesn't matter what group or event you have in mind. At Wilder, you'll have all the space, style, and amenities you need to give everyone an experience to remember!
AvantStay provides a personalized hospitality experience to elevate your stay. With our Concierge Service, guests have access to our tech-enabled services like fridge stocking, private chefs, massages, transportation, special occasion celebrations, baby gear rentals, ski gear, beach gear, and more. For anything you need, we’re at your fingertips!
Local Attractions: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, The Island in Pigeon Forge, Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, Dollywood, Cade’s Cove, The Comedy Barn Theater, Legacy Mountain Ziplines, Rocky Top Wine Trail, Sugarlands Distilling Company, The Local Goat
If you love spending time in nature, staying active, and celebrating wildlife, a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains is a must. Located along the Tennessee/North Carolina border and home to the country's most visited national park, the Smokies provide over 800 miles of hiking trails, rivers, and a good chance at a black bear sighting. The ancient mountains invite you to connect with one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world and walk among century-old trees. Talk about a step back in time!
*Home Truths:* - Pool heat is available for an additional fee but must be requested at least 48 hours before your stay. - This home has very fast internet and TVs in every bedroom. - This home allows pets for a fee. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval there is a fine of $500 per pet. - This home has two hot tubs. - Firewood is available for a fee. - Indoor Electric fireplace is located on the main floor.
Parking Details: 14 cars can park onsite.
This home comes with a pack n' play travel crib and a high chair available.
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The room configuration is as follows: Primary Bedroom: King bed w/ ensuite Bedroom 2: King bed w/ ensuite Bedroom 3: Two queen beds w/ ensuite Bedroom 4: Bunk bed w/ ensuite Bedroom 5: Queen bed w/ ensuite Bedroom 6: Queen bed w/ ensuite Bedroom 7: Queen bed w/ ensuite Bedroom 8: Queen bed w/ ensuite Bedroom 9: Queen bed w/ ensuite Bedroom 10: King bed w/ ensuite
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This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs.
As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation.
Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees.
There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions.
As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards.
IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 30 days require a security deposit.
We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Wilder by AvantStay | 15min from Pigeon Forge, 12ppl pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Wilder by AvantStay | 15min from Pigeon Forge, 12ppl?
As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wilder by AvantStay | 15min from Pigeon Forge, 12ppl on 27 May 2026 start from £643, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Wilder by AvantStay | 15min from Pigeon Forge, 12ppl?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Wilder by AvantStay | 15min from Pigeon Forge, 12ppl?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Wilder by AvantStay | 15min from Pigeon Forge, 12ppl?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Wilder by AvantStay | 15min from Pigeon Forge, 12ppl located?
Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Little Pigeon River, Foxfire Mountain and Chapel at Honeymoon Hills. Gatlinburg Municipal Golf Course and Parrot Mountain and Gardens are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Host was very responsive and did a great job of communicating. We loved that this cabin was at the top of the community, highest point on the mtn. Worked well for our family reunion.
Pratt R.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jan 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We’re glad to hear our communication met your expectations and that the cabin’s location at the top of the mountain was a great fit for your family reunion. We’d love to host you again in the future.
Rooms were all great. Beds very comfortable. And nicely decorated. You can tell some of the other furniture is older and worn. The pool heater broke right as we were gonna check in so it was kinda cold. For the price it probably could be more modernized a little. But worked out perfectly for all our family and friends that stayed with us.
KELLI H.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2025
Thanks for your feedback! We’re glad the rooms and beds were comfortable and the space worked well for your group. Sorry about the pool heater—thank you for your understanding. We appreciate your input and will keep working to improve. Hope to host you again!
Absolutely loved our stay! Plenty of room for our meeting, everyone had their own bed/bath, the deck was amazing!! Plenty of space for together and alone time. Upkeep was awesome! Beds comfy, kitchen well equipped for our needs, while we didn’t use, having the pool and hot tub options are great! Will definitely be back.
Vicki K.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2025
Thank you for the thoughtful review, Vicki! We're so glad the home provided the space and comfort your group needed, and that you enjoyed the deck and amenities. We'd love to host you again anytime!
Highly enjoyed our stay with quietness and lots of views!! Plenty of space for us and all of our loved ones!!
Erin F.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Erin, we are happy to hear that you had a wonderful time during your stay with us and got to enjoy the incredible views! We hope to host you again in the near future!
Communication was terrible. We still have unresolved billing issues after our stay. The cabin was not very clean- furniture was gross- stained and dirty. Deck furniture was awful on the main house. The only place to gather a large group is outside.
Lisa A.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Dec 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We sincerely appreciate your patience as we worked to resolve the billing issues, which have now been fully addressed. We’re also sorry to hear about the cleanliness and deck furniture concerns and wish these had been reported during your stay so we could have addressed them immediately. These issues have since been reviewed and shared with our team for action where necessary. We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to provide a smoother and more enjoyable stay in the future.
House was amazing, bedrooms and bathrooms were perfect, amenities were excellent! Even the views were beautiful. It was quiet but close to everything. We had a great time!!
Nate & Mandy M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov 2024
Thank you, Nate and Mandy! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed the house, the bedrooms and bathrooms, and all the amenities. It’s great that you were able to enjoy the beautiful views and the peaceful yet convenient location. We’re thrilled you had a great time, and we’d love to host you again anytime!
We used this house for a work retreat, and it was perfect! The kitchen was spacious and well equipped. There was a large, covered, outdoor meeting space. Each bedroom had its own bath.An item was left and the property management was quick to respond and get it shipped backed to the owner. This location is on our list for next year!
Cathy M.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2025
Thank you, Cathy! We're so glad the home worked out perfectly for your work retreat and that the amenities met your needs. It’s great to hear the team could assist promptly with the item left behind. We’d be happy to welcome you back next year!
House was perfect for our family vacation! We traveled with 16 adults and 1 child and the house had plenty of space to host us and entertain us all for the week! Check in was super easy, house was clean, and when we needed something communication and responsiveness was 10/10. Highly recommend!!
Jenna G.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Nov 2024
Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Jenna. We’re so glad the house was perfect for your family vacation and that it provided plenty of space for everyone. It's great to hear that check-in was easy, the house was clean, and that our team was responsive to your needs. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back in the future!
I booked this cabin for my husbands 40th birthday and we came here with 8 other couples. The place was clean & spacious and we had a fantastic time. Communication was incredible and the contacts I had were very helpful and accommodating. I would definitely book this place again should another occasion similar to this arise
Maggie G.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2024
Thank you so much, Maggie! We're glad to hear that you chose our cabin for your husband's 40th birthday celebration and that you had a fantastic time with your group. It’s wonderful to know that the space met your needs and that our communication was helpful. We’d love to welcome you back for another special occasion in the future!
Really enjoyed it again. 2nd year kids and grandkids reall like the property. Convenient to town but quieter in the hills. We’ll be back for sure.
Ronald N.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov 2024
Thank you, Ronald! We're so happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay again. It's great to know the location worked well for everyone, and we can't wait to welcome you back next year!
positive:
location, clean pool, great customer service, always available by text if we had any question, 2 wonderful Jacuzzi
... and many more
negative;
may need to add 2nd fridge
kayvan y.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Hi, Kayvan! Thank you for taking the time to review and for sharing your experience with us. Rest assured that we will consider your feedback to improve our services even further.
Verified
4/10 Poor
Levi C.
16 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Cool place but bad experience
This cabin was very pretty but the whole reason we rented the place was for the pool. We booked the place months in advanced for a weekend in December so the kids could swim. Unfortunately the mini split
Levi C.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb 2025
Thank you for your feedback, Levi. We’re glad you found the cabin beautiful, but we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the pool room mini-split being stuck on AC, making the room colder than expected even though the pool is warm. We understand how this impacted your experience, especially since the pool was a key reason for your stay.
As a gesture of goodwill, we have refunded the pool heat fee of $233.50.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any other concerns or if there’s anything else we can do to enhance your stay. We truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us and hope to host you again in the future.
Everything went fine except no bedroom had a hair dryer. :-(
Brian F.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Dec 2024
Thank you for your feedback, Brian! We’re glad to hear everything went well overall. We apologize for the inconvenience of not having a hair dryer in the bedroom and will address this for future guests. We appreciate you bringing it to our attention and hope to host you again soon!
Our family from across the country stayed here for a funeral weekend. The house was set up nicely and stocked well. It appears our stay was on the front end of the home being completed and there were several "punch list" items that still needed to be completed, but our family's focus was elsewhere during the stay so surrounding construction, windy weather and the punch list items weren't detracting. The views were great and the home's site placement to the surrounding homes provided privacy.
Jesse P.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Hi Jesse,
Thank you for your review! We are so glad to hear you would stay with us again! We would love to have you back!
Our 4 children, their spouses and 11 grandchildren spent a week together here. It was great having so many bedrooms and bathrooms. The pool was enjoyed by many as well as the hot tubs. The filters on the hot tubs needed cleaning but thankfully one of the guests has one at home and knew how to do that. The kitchen got a lot of use feeding the hungry crowd. The ice maker could not keep up but luckily the nearby dollar store had plenty of ice. We could have used bigger cooking pots to feed our crowd but there were plenty of plates, bowls, and utensils. We would have used the vacuum but it was broken. The gathering place / pavilion above the pool was a splendid place to gather after dinner and enjoy corn hole, shows put on by the children, singing, and games. Enjoyed visiting and hiking in Smoky Mountain National Park nearby. Overall, a wonderful time together.
Mary N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2025
Thanks so much for sharing your experience, John! We're glad to hear your whole family had a great week together and made the most of the space, pool, and pavilion. It sounds like so many special memories were made. We appreciate your helpful notes about the hot tub filters, ice maker, cooking pots, and vacuum—those details will be shared with our team for review. We'd love to host you all again for another memorable family getaway!
The company that manages this property was super easy to deal with and had great communication. The house itself was well stocked with toilet paper, bathroom soaps, and some dishwasher and laundry detergent. There was even multiple hair dryers! The kitchen could’ve been cleaner and the oven smoked like something had burned on the bottom when we used it, but the kitchen was also well stocked with multiple pots, pans, appliances, and dishes. The pool was cloudy by the end of the week but was nice and warm for the kids. Overall, great property and we would definitely stay again!
Jacquelyn M.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Hi Jacquelyn, we appreciate you sharing your review with us and the other travelers. We are happy to learn that you had a good overall experience while visiting our property. We appreciate your feedback and will use your criticism to provide even better service.
The place was great the host responded to all our requests. Some food for thought the grill was a total disaster we cleaned for 45 minutes to get the grease out. The venetian blinds were very dusty. The outside area had trash all around beer bottles, cans, and paper trash.
From the booking to the check out communication was excellent. The house itself is beautiful with a perfect hilltop location. The bedrooms were huge and each has a bathroom which was perfect for our large group. There were two living rooms so the younger adults and older adults could have their own space and we loved the games as well. Kitchen was well appointed, but was missing a few essentials. However when I let the agency know they sent someone over with the missing can opener. The pool was a plus and everyone enjoyed it, even without heating it the temp was good. The location was perfect! Between Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg but away from the crowds. The only suggestion would be to add a second coffee pot for those families that drink a ton of coffee.
Michelle W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great stay and enjoyed the amenities and location of the house. We appreciate your feedback and will definitely take it into consideration for future improvements. It was a pleasure hosting your group, and we hope to welcome you back soon!
This property is so new that we were a little worried when we didn't find it on Google maps. However, the property management company got back with me with special instructions to the home and ensured me that we had plenty of parking. I've stayed in several cabins over the years that sit at the top of a mountain with sharp curves, dropoffs and little parking, so I wanted to ensure that we'd have no trouble getting a 15-passenger van and two cars into our driveway. While our cabin was at the top of the hill, the road was spacious and easy to navigate. We loved all of the nice touches in the home, the view, the two hot tubs and all of the amenities. There were plenty of things for a group of 18 college students to do.
Crystal W.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback and we're happy to hear all the details and amenities made your stay great, Crystal! We look forward to hosting you again!
We had a group of friends who all wanted to go to Dollywood and Gatlinburg for a long weekend. So many were interested in fact that we needed a large house to accommodate. This house was the perfect fit. Ten fairly equal bedrooms with en-suite baths was just the ticket. We were surprised that this is located in a large community of similar houses but this one is ideally located at the top of a hill with amazing views in all directions. It was a great choice. Our only complaint is that the only place for the entire crew to eat is at the outside patio area. We had dinner there one night and it was perfect but then had some bad weather and wind and had to eat inside after that. We did also notice some repairs and cleaning that needed to be taken care of but nothing major. All in all it was an excellent experience and I think if you are looking in this area you should consider this house first because of the updated decor and its high perch in the hills.
Michael S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Hi! Thank you for taking the time to review. We're glad to hear you and your family had a great time overall. Rest assured, we'll take all your comments into consideration and we'll do our best to provide even better service for the next time. We look forward to hosting you again.
The cabin itself was large and beautiful. The location is about 15 minutes from the parkway so not too bad at all. There are some smaller shops nearby for essentials so you don’t have to go all the way to town. The layout of the cabin is perfect for larger groups and really does have one of the best views for neighborhood. Each bedroom has its own bathroom. It is nestled at the top to make it a bit more private than some of the others in the neighborhood. The pavilion is fantastic for dinner with everyone.
The cabin was clean for the most past but we did wipe down a few things before unpacking.
The hosts once we arrived were quick to respond and helpful.
I gave one star for the accuracy of the posting because we booked this cabin based off the address on VRBO, however the actual location was about a half hour away from that location. We were specifically booking to be in a nearby location to others coming to town. We received three different addresses for the the place.
In addition, the ads between VRBO, other sites, and the host site all varied in the cabin layout/rooms. I have two separate emails confirming there are 8 king bedrooms with bathrooms from VRBO and the host. There are only three king rooms out of ten. This wouldn’t have been as frustrating had we not confirmed on two separate occasions the bedroom situation after seeing the ad differences.
Your review made our day, Nancy! We strive to ensure our guests have the most amazing experience.
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