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Your basecamp steps from the heart of Gatlinburg!

Mountain holiday home with kitchen, 10-minute walk to Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

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Living area on main level (second floor)
Property grounds
Property grounds
High ceilings and 75" TV!
Main level (second floor) kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Place, Anakeesta
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Gatlinburg Convention Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Your basecamp steps from the heart of Gatlinburg!

Hibernation Station is the perfect basecamp for all your Smoky Mountain adventures.

Located an easy walking distance, along beautiful and relaxing Baskins Creek, from the most popular attractions in Gatlinburg!

Decorated with rustic décor to give you that Smoky Mountain feeling! Featuring log beds, bear décor, stainless steel appliances, granite counters and a 75" TV!

Your entrance to Hibernation Station is through the lower level which has the laundry washer and dryer in the hallway and a king bedroom with en suite bathroom with a shower.

The main level has another king bedroom with en suite bathroom with a tub/shower combo. The living room with queens sleeper sofa, kitchen, dining area and balcony are all on the main level.

The spiral staircase leads to the loft with a queen bed, arcade game and a full bathroom with shower in the hallway.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

About the area

Gatlinburg

Located in Gatlinburg, this holiday home is near theme parks and in the mountains. Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction and Titanic Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. Gatlinburg SkyPark and Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park are not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gatlinburg, TN

What's nearby

  • Anakeesta - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Gatlinburg Space Needle - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cliff Top Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Ole Red - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tennessee Cider Company - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Your basecamp steps from the heart of Gatlinburg! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Your basecamp steps from the heart of Gatlinburg! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Your basecamp steps from the heart of Gatlinburg!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Your basecamp steps from the heart of Gatlinburg!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your basecamp steps from the heart of Gatlinburg!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Your basecamp steps from the heart of Gatlinburg! located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Traffic Light #6 and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Anakeesta and Gatlinburg SkyPark are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paige S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay within walking distance of town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rosario R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay! Very clean and very beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very welcoming and the place and location were perfect for our trip. We were visiting Anakeesta and wanted someplace close. Would definitely stay here again if we are back in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Conveniently located to several attractions on the strip. About a 10 minute walk.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great location and home for a vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owner quick to respond to a question. Location perfect for walking to all activities and restaurants we are interested in.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great place to stay, and loved the layout since there were 3 separate bedrooms and bathrooms. Location was adequate and within walking distance of downtown for sure. Would highly recommend staying here, and would def book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is great, walking distance from downtown! The condo is great, and is exactly as described in the listing. Having private bathrooms for each bedroom was awesome. The owners were very responsive and resolved a minor issue very quickly. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

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

Great stay

Very clean, great amenities and great location will for sure here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl T.

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

Sufficient stay for walking distance

Family enjoyed many trips to the strip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We received check in and notices for our trip before our arrival. It was a very easy process. The description is correct for the property. Close proximity to the Main Street. Parking was easy for our two vehicles. The place was clean and we would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

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

Perfect Getaway

We enjoyed our stay very much! Everything was wonderful and the owners very accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

AMY T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was exactly as listed. Beautifully decorated and all the comforts of home. The property is situated within walking distance from everything downtown has to offer. Communication with the host was easy. We would definitely stay here agai.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley C.

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

Had a blast!

Awesome spot very convenient location!!! Free trolley picked us up right on the same street corner but the walk was
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Spacious condo with great walking distance to town. Would definitely return for another stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya M.

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

Family Memories

We loved the three floor three bathroom design of this property, perfect for our family of 6, and an easy walk to downtown Gatlinburg, highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri P.

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

Wonderful stay

Clean, with extra amenities and a short walk to downtown Gatlinburg and the rrolly route was close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

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

Great Girl's Trip

Seeing bears every day was a bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle P.

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

Weekend getaway!!

Everything was great....from the check in to the cleanliness....location was perfect!! Had an awesome time & will definitely book again here!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph and Joni B.

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

5 stars

Everything was as listed. Had a wonderful stay. Will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

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

Amazing Getaway!

We had a wonderful time! The condo was in the perfect location, loved the unit, and even got to see some bears. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

April T.

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

Gatlinburg Getaway

What a wonderful place to stay for me and my family! We enjoyed every minute of it! We even got to see two bears while staying there!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

Gatlinburg

Very nice, clean, easy walking distance to downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Great place to stay!

The townhome is very clean and updated. It was easy to walk to the main drag in Gatlinburg and easy to drive to the park and nearby hikes. The host was very easy to get in touch with, we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

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

Great place to stay

We stayed here for a long spring break weekend. Location was great 4min walk to the aquarium and the main strip. Saved us money on having to drive everywhere and pay for parking
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lacey and Brandon Ivey

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Why they chose this property

Close to everything with cabin décor but not the steep roads required to get to so many cabins in the area.

What makes this property unique

We love that you can leave your car at the property and walk to so many great attractions in Gatlinburg!

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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