Cabin

Trailside | Indoor Pool + Direct Trail Access

Cabin with a water park, near Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Pool
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot Tub
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Sevierville, TN
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Common

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Trailside | Indoor Pool + Direct Trail Access

🏡 Welcome to Trailside

Experience the Smokies like never before at Trailside, a 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath luxury cabin in Sevierville, Tennessee, where the Great Smoky Mountains National Park truly begins in your backyard. With space for up to 10 guests, this modern-rustic retreat blends adventure and relaxation with features like a private indoor pool, direct trail access, and sweeping mountain views. Whether you’re here for hiking, sightseeing, or stargazing by the fire pit, Trailside delivers a one-of-a-kind mountain experience.



✨ Highlights
• 💦 Private Indoor Pool: Swim year-round in your very own climate-controlled pool room.
• 🥾 Direct Trail Access: Step outside to the Little Greenbriar Trail, connecting directly into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
• 🌄 Outdoor Living: Enjoy mountain views from covered seating areas, open decks, or the fire pit—perfect for sunrise coffee or evening s’mores.
• 🛏 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 10): King suite, queen suite, queen-over-queen bunk room, plus a sleeper sofa for additional guests.
• 🔥 Spacious Living Area: Open-concept design with a cozy stone fireplace, dining with a view, and a fully equipped kitchen.



🛏 Cabin Layout

Main Level
• Open-concept kitchen, dining, and living room with mountain views and fireplace
• Bedroom 1: King suite with private ensuite bath

Upper Level
• Bedroom 2: Queen suite with private bath
• Bedroom 3: Queen-over-Queen bunk room (sleeps 4) with adjacent bath
• Additional sleeper sofa in the upper-level loft area

Indoor Pool Room
• Climate-controlled private pool for year-round swimming, morning laps, or evening relaxation



🌲 Outdoor Adventure
• Trail Access: Direct access to Little Greenbriar Trail, perfect for hiking and exploring nature right from your doorstep.
• Fire Pit: Gather under the stars for s’mores and stories after a day in the park.
• Wildlife Encounters: You may spot bears, deer, or wild turkeys—please keep food secured and never feed wildlife.



📍 Nearby Attractions
• Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Explore scenic drives, waterfalls, and hiking trails just steps away.
• Townsend (20 min): Known as “The Peaceful Side of the Smokies,” with tubing, fly fishing, and horseback riding.
• Pigeon Forge (30 min): Dollywood, The Island, and family-friendly attractions.
• Gatlinburg (30 min): Anakeesta, the SkyLift, Ripley’s Aquarium, and endless dining and shopping.



🚗 Good to Know
• Driving: Steep but paved driveway — AWD/4WD strongly recommended in winter months.
• Parking: Free on-site parking for multiple vehicles.
• Outdoor Essentials: Propane tank provided for the grill (refills may be needed). Firewood not included.
• Check-In: Seamless, contactless smart lock entry with your personal code sent before arrival.



💫 The Perfect Smoky Mountain Basecamp

With its rare combination of luxury amenities and direct access to the national park, Trailside is a destination like no other. Swim, hike, and relax—all in the same day. After your adventures, unwind by the fire pit, enjoy the peaceful forest views, and let the Smokies remind you what slowing down truly feels like.

Book your stay at Trailside today and make the Great Smoky Mountains your backyard.
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Amenities

Pool
Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Min age to rent 25 No parties or events
No pets
Check-in 4pm-10pm

Important information

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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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Sevierville

Located in Wears Valley, a neighborhood in Sevierville, this cabin is in a rural area and near theme parks. Titanic Museum and Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Show are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park and SkyPark. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Dollywood are not to be missed. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Sevierville, TN

What's nearby

  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Walker Sisters Place - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Laurel Falls - 18 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters - 26 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park - 34 min drive - 27.0 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Jasper Beer Garden - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Peaceful Side Social - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Pawpaw's Catfish Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Artistic Bean - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Burgermaster Drive-in - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Trailside | Indoor Pool + Direct Trail Access have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Trailside | Indoor Pool + Direct Trail Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Trailside | Indoor Pool + Direct Trail Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Trailside | Indoor Pool + Direct Trail Access?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Trailside | Indoor Pool + Direct Trail Access located?

Located in Wears Valley, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Metcalf Bottoms and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Walker Sisters Place is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was great and we loved the view and trails!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at the cabin. We highly recommend staying at this house. Several bears were k weaved from the deck. The pool is perfect for the kids.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great! Very scenic. Very clean. We even seen a bear!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly S.

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

Peaceful

We loved our stay. The property is gorgeous. Enjoyed sitting in the rocking chairs on the front porch and by the fire. Kids absolutely loved the pool and hot tub.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cornelius S.

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

Great experience!

Property was exactly as described! Very clean, ample room for everyone, well supplied, and amazing location. Indoor pool was perfect! Hot tub was relaxing! Overall, I would highly recommended and plan to visit again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

J S.

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

Family

Was,an amazing trip. The property was so much more then we expected. Absolutely breathtaking
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosy P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Bday weekend

The cabin was perfect for our family! My granddaughters absolutely loved the pool, this listing will stay on our list
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria teresa H.

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

Amazing Cabin!

I love this pla
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth M.

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

Great cabin close to park

Great location, close to the park, the hiking trail right out the front door was great for morning hikes, we did not see a lot of other hikers in the area. Lots of outside areas to sit and relax. Great views of wears valley. pool and hot tub areas are very clean and well maintained, fun areas for the family. House is clean, kitchen is stocked with all the basics. Bears do come near the cabin. Road and driveway are a little steep. Owner was easily reachable and responsive to our questions. We plan on staying at trailside again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

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

Awesome place!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there! My kids, 8 and 12 absolutely loved the indoor pool and pool table. The cabin was very private and secluded and perfect! We also enjoyed the outdoor fireplace and being able to access the trail within the park was the icing on the cake. We did experience a problem while there, but the owners were fast with response and friendly to deal with. We will definitely be staying here in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna A.

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

Perfect stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Trailside. The location, views and amenities can’t be beat. Having access to the Roundtop trial right by the cabin was an extra treat for us. We used the outdoor fireplace and hot tub every night. Amazing response and communication from owners when we had a few small hiccups.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice private cabin

Very nice cabin, with nice ammenities. Would suggest the thought of an arcade game for younger entertainment. Hosts were extremely helpful in check in process due to VRBO miscommunication. Location was very private and secluded. Would suggest a little better monitoring with the cleaning group, as the interior and exterior definitely had some not so clean areas throughout the cabin and property.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell W.

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

So much more than you think!

When you arrive you see the massive outdoor fireplace where we spent so much time. What’s not listed is the massive and beautiful waterfall beside the outdoor fireplace. This was an awesome surprise and feature we didn’t realize we were getting. The cabin is very cozy and equipped with everything needed to ensure an amazing stay. The views from the deck, look out deck, and atop the waterfall were all amazing. The cabin is secluded and off to itself making for a great private getaway. We had bears visit each day we were there which added to the excitement as well. The pool was also an amazing amenity and was used each day as well! Quick and easy access to and from town, but yet far enough out to enjoy quiet nature and relax made this trip so refreshing and worthwhile! This place is definitely a hidden gem and we will be booking again very soon
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita S.

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

Secluded with amazing views

Everything area was clean. The kitchen fully stocked.The views were amazing! We loved the indoor pool. Very clean and had a big screen tv in pool area with bluetooth capability. Outdoor fireplace was wonderful. There is a trail you can walk beside the cabin. There was so much to entertain us that we only left out 1 day to go horseback riding. We have a disabled son and this worked great. We had an initial problem getting our doorcode to work but called the manager after getting a signal and she immediately fixed the issue! You will need an awd to get up steep road. We will book again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M.

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

Secluded getaway in the mountains

We had a wonderful stay at Trailside! I would recommend it to anyone! The property was clean, comfortable, beautiful, special, and perfectly fun for our kids ages 8 and 10! Before arriving for our trip it seemed like nothing was close by shopping wise if we needed anything, that definitely was not the case. It was perfectly secluded while also being a short distance to necessities. A must stop for eating is Elvira’s Cafe, we didn’t get a chance to eat there till our last day but it was by far our favorite! The property was also nicely stocked with all the essentials. We very much enjoyed the trail right outside of the cabin, it was perfect for evening hikes before settling in for the night. The views were spectacular! There were endless amounts of things to do while staying as well! We focused on hiking, and bought tubes and found the best swimming holes where we could float down rapids and jump off rocks! We also did some day trips to places such as Anakeesta and some local shopping. I would also highly recommend driving the foothills parkway, it’s very close and very much worth it! So glad we found this gem to stay at. Thank you!
Evening view from deck
The beautiful side patio
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

Great Mountain Stay

We had a great 3 day stay here and wished we'd booked longer. Beautiful, peaceful and quiet. You take some switchbacks into the mountain to get to the house. Very spacious, pictures are as advertised. The only downfall which wasn't a dealbreaker is the pool room smelled very musty - you can tell where water stays stagnant. We were lucky with weather and we could open it up to avoid the smell. Otherwise, we had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brian F.

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

Family Fun

Beautiful view from back porch. House was within 20 minutes of Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, & plenty other local attractions. Plenty of amenities at the house itself. Well equipped kitchen and an abundance of supplies. Had a great trip wish we could’ve stayed longer.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Summer L.

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

Loved this cabin

We loved this cabin.. it was beautiful. Very well stocked with supplies.. they left us stuff to make smores.. they had beautiful views with privacy. My granddaughters loved the pool and hot tub..
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

About the host

Hosted by Brittany Jenkins Bliss Vacations

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About Bliss Vacations

At Bliss Vacations, we specialize in providing exceptional vacation experiences in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee and the Florida Panhandle. Our mission is to offer guests a seamless and memorable stay by delivering top-tier property management services and personalized customer care.

Whether you’re seeking a relaxing mountain getaway or a beachfront retreat, our portfolio of handpicked vacation rental properties is designed to offer comfort, convenience, and unforgettable memories.

Why they chose this property

🌟 Why This Property

Trailside is a rare Smoky Mountain retreat where luxury meets adventure — offering private indoor swimming, direct trail access, and unbeatable mountain scenery, all just minutes from Gatlinburg, Townsend, and Pigeon Forge.

Set along the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this cabin gives guests a true mountain experience with Little Greenbriar Trail beginning right from the property. Step outside and explore hiking paths that wind through pristine forest, then come home to soak in your private indoor heated pool or relax beside the fire pit under the stars.

Inside, you’ll find high-end finishes, an open-concept living space with a cozy fireplace, and a fully equipped kitchen perfect for family meals. The cabin’s 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths provide plenty of space for up to 10 guests — ideal for families or small groups seeking both comfort and adventure.

Guests love Trailside’s rare combination of privacy, scenery, and convenience. You’ll feel miles away from everything, yet still be within a short drive of Dollywood, Anakeesta, and the best of the Smoky Mountains.

Whether you’re here to hike, swim, or simply unwind, Trailside offers a one-of-a-kind mountain getaway — where the national park is your backyard, and every detail is designed for relaxation.

What makes this property unique

✨ Unique Benefits
• 💦 Private Indoor Heated Pool: Enjoy year-round swimming in your own climate-controlled oasis — perfect for both families and couples.
• 🥾 Direct Trail Access: Step straight from the cabin onto the Little Greenbriar Trail, connecting directly into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park — no driving required.
• 🔥 Fire Pit & Outdoor Living: Gather under the stars for s’mores and mountain air, or relax on the covered deck with peaceful forest views.
• 🏔 Scenic Mountain Setting: Surrounded by nature with panoramic Smoky Mountain backdrops and frequent wildlife sightings.
• 🛏 Spacious & Comfortable Layout: Three bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and additional sleeping for up to 10 guests — ideal for multi-family or group stays.
• 🍳 Fully Equipped Kitchen: Open design with stainless steel appliances, cookware, and everything needed for home-cooked meals.
• 🌿 Luxury Meets Adventure: Seamlessly blends high-end finishes with direct outdoor access — a rare find in Sevierville.
• 🚗 Convenient Location: Just 20–30 minutes to Townsend, Pigeon Forge, Dollywood, and Gatlinburg, yet worlds away from crowds.
• 🧼 Professionally Managed by Bliss Vacations: Experience 5-star hospitality, spotless cleanliness, and seamless communication from a trusted local team.

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