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Private and Secluded Pet friendly cabin in the Smokies! 2bed/2bath

Family-friendly holiday home with water park and outdoor pool

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
The living room view from the loft
Interior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Pigeon Forge, TN
  • Place, Waldens Creek
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Goats on the Roof
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

First Floor Bedroom

1 King Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Loft Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

First floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Loft Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Private and Secluded Pet friendly cabin in the Smokies! 2bed/2bath

Welcome to the Walden, a space of seclusion in the Great Smoky Mountains. This cabin sits quietly in the forest with no other cabins in sight. Privacy is a priority with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Ample parking allows for up to 3 vehicles. Relax on the wrap around deck or soak in the hot tub nestled in the forest. Fast WiFi is available to handle multiple devices, or play a game of pool and check out the arcade in the loft. Keep it chill, no parties. Minimum rental age is 25. Located 15 minutes from the Parkway. There is a $150 pet fee. Please indicate if you are bringing your pet at time of booking.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
No parties or large groups
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
All dogs who are house broken are welcome.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking or vaping of any kind

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Note from host: No parties or large groups
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 and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sevierville

Located in Sevierville, this holiday home is near theme parks and in the mountains. Titanic Museum and Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Show are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ober Mountain and Wilderness at the Smokies. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Dollywood's Splash Country and Dollywood. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Pigeon Forge, TN

What's nearby

  • Waldens Creek - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Goats on the Roof - 12 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster - 13 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 14 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Island at Pigeon Forge - 17 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Jasper Beer Garden - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Hustle Pizzeria - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Heavenly Roast - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Pawpaw's Catfish Kitchen - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private and Secluded Pet friendly cabin in the Smokies! 2bed/2bath have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Private and Secluded Pet friendly cabin in the Smokies! 2bed/2bath?

As of 27 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private and Secluded Pet friendly cabin in the Smokies! 2bed/2bath on 28 Jan 2026 start from £273.75, 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.

Is Private and Secluded Pet friendly cabin in the Smokies! 2bed/2bath pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Private and Secluded Pet friendly cabin in the Smokies! 2bed/2bath?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private and Secluded Pet friendly cabin in the Smokies! 2bed/2bath?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private and Secluded Pet friendly cabin in the Smokies! 2bed/2bath?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private and Secluded Pet friendly cabin in the Smokies! 2bed/2bath located?

This family-friendly Sevierville holiday home is located in the mountains, 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Waldens Creek, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Goats on the Roof and Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster. The Track and Lumberjack Feud are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laurie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
They are very responsive, very happy with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

George H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was inviting, warm, and cozy… which was exactly what we wanted for the Christmas holiday. We enjoyed the peace and tranquility The Walden offered during this time of year. We are looking forward to more vacations in this area!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and fun place to stay. Will look to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It looked and functioned as advertised. Great secluded spot with good views. Great for privacy and quiet times. Close enough to attractions to enjoy them but we chose it for the privacy and game room to keep kids entertained without having to go out too often. Clean and stocked with what we needed. Hot tub worked well. New Blackstone Grill worked well.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tara is a true gem. The cabin is absolutely gorgeous, peaceful, and has all the amenities. The gated community is such a plus. We felt safe and secure our entire trip. Roads are very curvy and steep as you reach the cabin, so we were thankful for beautiful weather. The cleaning service is top notch. This is by far the cleanest VRBO residence we’ve stayed in. If you want a beautiful stay, great host, and fun for all ages, pick the Walden’s cabin getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was a dream. If you're looking for a comfortable and secluded space, this is for you. In the rain, this cabin is an absolute charm.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

KRISTIN B B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin in the woods!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very welcoming. Would rent again. Could use brighter lighting in bathroom and the grill should be replaced
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Property was well maintained and family, pet friendly if this is what you are looking for. Grill needed some attention, location was less scenic than we had hoped and the fire pit was further away from a usable space in our opinion. Overall a nice, comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin was so cute & cozy! The beds were amazing to sleep on, the hot tub was clean, and the vibe was immaculate! My son (7) claimed the loft bedroom with all the games! We enjoyed playing pool in the evenings before getting in the hot tub after spending the day out & about! Perfect little tucked away cabin in a secure location, just far enough away to be secluded & close enough to get to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was in a great location, away from town, so nice & quiet. It was super close to everything though. We loved the drive to town & back. We used the hot tub every day, really enjoyed it!We saw a mama bear and 2 cubs one evening, near the outdoor fireplace! That was really cool! We made a great choice, picking this cabin!
Bear at the bottom of the driveway
Living room at night… so pretty!
A bear in the neighborhood
Hubby tossing a stick for our Kelpie. She loved it too!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin K.

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

Pigeon Forge Stay

Everything was wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

Relaxing

Beautiful surroundings cozy well equipped home for a great stay. Situated close to all the attractions but far enough away to enjoy the beautiful views.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hettie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Walden was an amazing place to unplug and get away from daily life. Very secluded and cozy. A “tree top” getaway! Our host was very responsive to any questions we had and accommodated our pets as well. We arrived to the cabin with 2 watering bowls provided for our pups. Even though the dog park was at the bottom of the mountain and a little further from the cabin than expected, it was still very well kept and the pups loved it! Overall a great place and we enjoyed our little family vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

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

Private quiet cabin

We loved the seclusion of this place!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our week stay. This was our first time visiting the Smoky Mountains and the cabin was in a perfect location for visiting both Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. The setting was so quiet and peaceful and we even got to see a bear walking down the road while sitting on the deck drinking coffee. The cabin was very clean, especially for being pet friendly. There was no pet smell or damage. Highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Did not want to leave!

This is the perfect place! There is something for everyone! It is beautiful and peaceful. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

kelly y.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall we had a great time. The scenery was beautiful, and we saw lots of bears. The kids loved the pool table and arcade games. My only gripe was that the cleaning appeared to be quickly done, could definitely use a good deep cleaning.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

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

Great cabin

Easy check in, beautiful cabin. It was a perfect stay for our weekend trip to the mountains :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

scott M.

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

quiet

hosts were great, property was very secluded. would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug S.

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

Spring Break Trip

Place was great. Perfect for the 4 of us. Loved the quiet and ability to get to things to do within 25 minutes. Cabin had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful home, so secluded and right in the beautiful trees. We loved the peacefulness. Tara was very responsive to any questions we had. The driveway is steep but it was a fun adventure to get to the house. The fall foliage was spectacular. A bear tried to get in our car one night.(left a paw print) Thankfully we had been told to keep the doors locked and no food in the car. We loved being right in nature with the bears. We never saw a bear in shagbark (community were cabin is located), but we did see one on the roadside on way to Gatlinberg. We have ATT and we were thankful that the house had great Wifi because our phone did not get service anywhere in the SMNP, we did get a little service in pigeon forge. I would recommend downloading an offline map before you enter the area. (Depending on your cell provider) We did Smokey mountains ziplining and it was a blast.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was a perfect getaway for our 3 kids & 3 dogs too! Super relaxing and quiet cabin that is about mid mountain. This cabin has everything from beautiful views off the deck where you can have a cup of hot cocoa or coffee and listen to the birds, to enjoying a family game of pool on the mid size table, to relaxing in the hot tub just off the MBR so it’s even enjoyable in the cold. Yes, this is in the mountains so the drive into the community has a decently sloped road and the driveway is steep to get up to the spectacular view, but we managed in the minivan. The driveway has a nice flat area up by the fire pit which makes it a lot easier on parking for the non 4x4’s. Dogs! This was great because we could bring all 3 and there was plenty of room even for all their beds. The MBR had a big closet/laundry area that gives you some extra space if you need it. There is a dog park that’s about 0.8 miles and a quick drive away. The cabin is also stocked nicely with all the essentials from cooking, to grilling, towels/ toiletries, & even towels for the hot tub!One of the best memories was for the first three days the boys played pool non stop, not even touching either of the two arcade games.Cell reception is spotty in the mountains but the cabin has great WiFi and is also set up so you can stream any subscriptions you have too. The cabin is also only about 20 min from Pigeon Forge. Overall really great getaway that was really relaxing. We hope to go back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Dana L.

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

Great cozy private place!

We enjoyed our time as a family! It was cozy and well stocked. We loved the nature and privacy!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashton B.

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

Great place to stay

Perfect size for our family of 6! Very clean and had everything we could need & more.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tara Kneiser

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Brian & Tara live in East Tennessee and love spending time in the Smoky Mountains with their children.

Why they chose this property

It's quiet and private. It's just enough for a family to get away from the grind and enjoy nature. Enjoy a very private hot tub or take the family down the mountain to the resort pool, or to the community Pavilion for disc golf, a putting green and even a dog park!

What makes this property unique

The Shagbark resort has a community pool open during the Summer months. It has a playground, dog park, disc golf course and putting green. Security is on sight 24/7 for total peace of mind!

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