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Tranquility and Serenity on the Pond
| Sleeps | 2 |
| Bedrooms | Studio |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Space | 386 sq. ft. |
| Property type | cottage |
| Minimum Stay | 2 nights |
Overview
2.1 acres of nature with pond and creek.
Lydia's Cottage on the Pond is a picturesque vacation rental sitting on a pond with beautiful surroundings including a creek. Serene and tranquil anytime of the year. Relax on 2.1 acres. Queen size bed, full kitchen with utensils, washer and dryer. large shower, sofa (can accomodate a small child), TV(cable)DVD, books and games. Outside deck includes 2 rockers, hammock, chairs, swing and bistro table. Very country outdoor setting with lots of trees and flowers blooming in season. Plenty of room to exercise, read a book, or sunbathe. Fishing is allowed, but only catch and release. You can also hear the Dollywood train and fireworks in the summer. Guests receive 2 bottles of water, tea and snacks upon arrival.
Lydia's Cottage is part of Lydia's Land which is recognized as a Habitat through Wildlife Federation. We feed our wildlife daily. Property is semi-quiet due to Watch guard animals on property to alert guests that other wildlife are in the area. Homes nearby. Lydia's Cottage also partners with FB GROUP-Partners who have lost K9 Heroes in the line of fire Cabin stays. Welcome baskets or decorations are available for a small fee. Discounts are available for Military, Police and Fire and Breast Cancer survivors. Please inquiry about our Other cabins located in Pigeon Forge that sleep 4-8.
About Lydia
It's East Tennessee's best kept secret. As a writer, I find this place to be a perfect setting for photographers and writers. Great place to spend your honeymoon or relax all day on the deck. Simply breathtaking in Spring and Fall. I never want to leave, but I have to make it available to you. We speak Spanish and Polish.
Lydia purchased this cottage in 2013
Why Lydia chose East
Cottage on the Pond is a delightful elegant rustic cottage. One of a kind property for nature lovers and those who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Perfect place to write a book or take a sabatical. Honeymooners love it for privacy. Seniors never want to go home. Singles come back because of the convenient location to town. People of Faith enjoy the serenity. And there's never any traffic. Always decorated for the season.
What makes this cottage unique
The cottage is part of Lydia's Land which is now recognized as a Habitat for Animals by the Wildlife Federation. The property has 2.1 acres with a pond and creek. Enjoy the wildlife passing by daily. Birds, ducks, geese, deer, raccoons, rabbits, hedgehogs, possums and others I can't tell you about. You'll just have to come out and see for yourselves. Great back roads and quick access to the city. Decorated for the holidays. Lydia's Old Treasure Chest (Gift & Thrift Store with snacks) is next door. Guests receive 10% off purchases over $5.00.
Amenities
Sevierville Cottage Accommodation and Amenities
- cottage
- Guests provide their own meals
- 386 sq. ft.
- 1 story
- Max. occupancy: 2
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
- pets not allowed ...
- non smoking only
- Mountain View ...
- Rural
- Water View ...
- Away From It All
- Budget
- Romantic
- Tourist Attractions
- Air Conditioning
- Clothes Dryer ...
- Heating
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided ...
- Living Room ...
- Parking ...
- Telephone ...
- Towels Provided ...
- Washing Machine ...
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils ...
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator ...
- Stove
- Toaster
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- seating for 2 people
- 1 Bathroom
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Bathroom 1 -
toilet
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shower
- Oversized modern shower and sink.
- Studio, Sleeps 2
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Bedroom 1 -
1 queen
- Studio with Queen size bed, 2 nightstands, 3-drawer dresser, chair. There is a small sofa to sleep a small child.
- Books ...
- DVD Player ...
- Games ...
- Satellite / Cable ...
- Television ...
- Video Library ...
- Deck / Patio ...
- Lawn / Garden ...
- Outdoor Grill ...
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- churches
- cinemas
- festivals
- health/beauty spa
- live theater
- museums
- restaurants
- theme parks
- water parks
- winery tours
- bird watching
- horseback riding
- horseshoes
- miniature golf
- outlet shopping
- scenic drives
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- hospital
- medical services
- fishing
- golf
- golf privileges optional
- hiking
- mountain climbing
- rafting
- ski lift privileges
- ski privileges optional
- water tubing
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.8/5 -
(60 traveler reviews)
Peaceful!
Everything you need in this cozy cottage. Make sure you go on the wonderful porch in the evening and listen to nature's songs from the pond and woods.
Great great great
My little family loved it. So peaceful. Loved the donkey, geese, turtles and the fishing was unbelievable. My 9 year caught tons and I mean tons of bass, bluegill, and one catfish. We will be back. It's a great location just a few miles past dollywood.
Thanks Lydia
Enjoyed our second stay at Lydia's Cottage on the Pond. A Great place to get away and relax. Thanks Lydia for your hospitality.
Cozy!
Beautiful little cottage. The surrounding area was gorgeous also. It was clean and had everything we needed for our short stay. My husband loved the fishing.
Great Little Cottage!
Lydia's Cottage is a very nice, small cottage built over a pond on the owner's larger property site, but we felt that we had more than adequate privacy. The cottage is very comfortable for two people, clean, and well equipped with everything you need. It even has a washer and dryer which is unusual in most smaller cabins and cottages we have rented. The location is quiet but still very convenient to Dollywood and other attractions in the Pigeon Forge and Sevierville area as well as Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. We did have the same issue as an earlier reviewer of being charged the $15 pet fee for a "pet free" rental but we caught the overcharge when we received our confirmation notice. We called Lydia and she mailed us a refund check well in advance of our stay. My guess is this is somehow happening in the VRBO reservation system. Our only recommendation for improvement is to replace the mattress and box springs. The bed is not very comfortable and a new mattress would make a big difference and bump our review to 5 stars. Overall, this is a great little cottage!
CUTE PLACE, BUT......
UPON ARRIVING THE FIRST THING WE NOTICED WAS LACK OF PRIVACY. HAD NO IDEA THE OWNERS HOME WAS RIGHT THERE AND HER THRIFT STORE IS IN THE BACK YARD OF THE CABIN. THE POND WAS LOVELY BUT EVERY TIME WE WENT TO SIT OUTSIDE, THE MAN NEXT DOOR SEEMED TO BE DOING SOMETHING OUTSIDE AS WELL. HEARD WHAT SOUNDED LIKE AN ARGUMENT IN THE OWNERS HOME AS WE WALKED AROUND THE POND. AFTER THAT WE WERE NERVOUS EVEN BEING THERE. THERE IS AN AUTOMATIC PET CHARGE OF $15, REGARDLESS IF YOU BRING A PET OR NOT. AND THE HOUSE IS "PET FREE"! WEIRD. THEN LYDIA CAME TO THE CABIN TO GIVE US A REFUND. WE WERE SHOCKED THAT SOMEONE WOULD INVADE OUR PRIVACY LIKE THAT. HAVE STAYED IN MANY RENTALS AND NEVER HAD THAT HAPPENED. WHO DOES THAT? IT IS DECORATED AS A "LOVE SHACK". GOOD THING THERE WAS NO LOVIN GOING ON WHEN SHE CAME OVER. AWKWARD! A TEXT WOULD HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENT. WHILE WALKING AROUND THE POND GRASS WAS STICKING TO OUR FEET. THE GRASS HAD BEEN FRESHLY CUT, BUT MUST NOT HAVE BEEN CUT FOR A WHILE BECAUSE AS WE WALKED THERE WERE BIG CLUMPS EVERYWHERE THAT STUCK TO OUR FEET. HARD TO WALK WITH SANDALS. ON A GOOD NOTE, THE CABIN WAS ADORABLE AND VERY COMFORTABLE. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND TO ANYONE.
Map
Dollywood, Splash Mountain, Parrot Mountain and Jayell Stables Horseback Riding within 5 minutes. Pigeon Forge Dinner/Shows within 10 minutes. Gatlinburg 15 minutes.
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Rates & Availability
Sevierville Cottage Rental Rates
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Owner accepts payment in:
- USD
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August Special
Aug 12 2017 -
Aug 18 2017
2 night minimum stay
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$75
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End of Summer Special
Aug 28 2017 -
Sep 1 2017
2 night minimum stay
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$75
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September Special
Sep 9 2017 -
Sep 14 2017
2 night minimum stay
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$75
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My Standard Rate
2 night minimum stay
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$88
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$500
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$1,600
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Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning fee | $35 + Tax |
| Pet Fee | $15 |
| Pet fee | $15 + Tax |
| Tax Rate | 12.75% |
Call owner before booking for discounts. Discounts will be applied for police, fire, military, and seniors. Please check us out on facebook, "Lydia's Cottage on the Pond," for monthly discounts. Repeat Guests will receive discount. Lydia's Cottage on the Pond recognizes Breast Cancer survivors discounts. Cottage will be decorated for Christmas December 1 thru January 8th.
* Approximate monthly rate. Actual rate will depend on the days of the month you stay.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- Available
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