Mar 18-21 OPEN!Beautiful Creek! Birds, ducks, close to Pigeon Forge
Cottage by the Creek is an original 1930’s renovated farmhouse on Walden's Creek with our back porch only feet from it. The pictures are accurate in scale. The roads are flat and easy particularly in winter - no getting snowed in! It is private, peaceful and plenty of wildlife comes by early in the morning for a drink. The ducks come twice a day like clockwork. If you are up early, you may see the turkey family come by or "Granddaddy Long Legs", our resident blue heron. No matter the time of day, the birds are everywhere and we have feeders out for them for you to enjoy bird watching!
The creek is shallow enough to wade, explore and hunt for crawdads and small fish and you can relax to the sound of a babbling brook right outside the back door. Yes, you can try to fish it in the deeper pools! We are pet friendly so bring your dog to enjoy the creek as much as you will. Of course, nighttime is beautiful with the firepit and the view of the stars; for those who love to camp, you will feel like you are camping under the stars in the woods...but your comfortable bed is just inside!
The home itself is a farmhouse that was located years ago to this property and we have completely renovated it. It is cozy and as peaceful inside as it is outside. We have added large windows across the back to be able to see the view from both the back bedroom and the living/dining area. It feels like you are entering a secret cottage tucked away in the trees and yet, you are only minutes from Pigeon Forge at the Wears Valley/Parkway intersection. It could not be more convenient to the activities in the area. For example, the popular Island and Ferris wheel in Pigeon Forge is just 10 minutes from the home and the pool membership we have for guests at Honeysuckle Resort is just 10 minutes to the south in Wears Valley.
The cottage is all one level so no stairs to deal with and we have a yard for the kids to play in. One important rule for the creek is nothing can be removed from the creek such as rocks, wildlife, etc. This area is protected by the National Forest Reserve.
As a 2024 update, we have updated the couch and have added two comfy chairs that rock and swivel to the living room - pictures coming. We have a reverse osmosis water machine under the kitchen sink, so you have filtered water. The coffee pot will take both K-cups and regular coffee and we stock coffee and some tea there along with many spices for cooking in when you want to. For the kiddos, we have a foosball table in the back bedroom suite area, many books and movies and Playstation games, a TP tent and badminton set. So, for the days when you want to stay in and relax, you are set.
We hope this cottage will delight our guests! It has been a lot of work and we feel like we should have a fixer upper show but it has been worth it to see the cottage literally come alive with the vision we had when we first walked in. Enjoy!
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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Important information
You need to know
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Sevierville
Located in Sevierville, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Titanic Museum and Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Dollywood and Dollywood's Splash Country. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Wilderness at the Smokies and Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge - 10 min drive - 9.3 km
Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction - 12 min drive - 11.0 km
Getting around
Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 55 min drive
Restaurants
Red Jasper Beer Garden - 6 min drive
McDonald's - 6 min drive
Mel's Classic Diner - 8 min drive
Starbucks - 8 min drive
Mellow Mushroom - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Mar 18-21 OPEN!Beautiful Creek! Birds, ducks, close to Pigeon Forge pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Mar 18-21 OPEN!Beautiful Creek! Birds, ducks, close to Pigeon Forge?
As of 20 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mar 18-21 OPEN!Beautiful Creek! Birds, ducks, close to Pigeon Forge on 11 May, 2026 start from S$180, 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 Mar 18-21 OPEN!Beautiful Creek! Birds, ducks, close to Pigeon Forge?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Mar 18-21 OPEN!Beautiful Creek! Birds, ducks, close to Pigeon Forge?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Mar 18-21 OPEN!Beautiful Creek! Birds, ducks, close to Pigeon Forge?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Mar 18-21 OPEN!Beautiful Creek! Birds, ducks, close to Pigeon Forge located?
This family-friendly Sevierville cottage is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Waldens Creek and Goats on the Roof. Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.
Reviews
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This is our 2nd time staying here and it does not disappoint. Always enjoy the ducks and birds and this time we saw an otter and a bunny. This is a cozy and charming place to spend a few days and enjoy the area without all the crowds of the summer and fall.
Love this place. It is so quiet and peaceful with large windows overlooking the creek. Extremely close to all the things we love to do around gatlinburg
The pictures do not do this cottage justice - the whole house is beautiful and so clean! We loved our stay here, our only disappointment was that we had so much going on that we weren't able to enjoy the property itself enough. Would definitely love to rent it again in the future for longer. The ducks and blue heron visited us every day. Close to Pigeon Forge restaurants and attractions.
It was one of the best places I ever stayed. I just loved the outdoor space, so relaxing. The inside was amazingly well kept, so clean, everything we could have needed was supplied.
This property is close to everything yet in a private location, very quiet! The hosts are very good at what they do and have made their cottage very welcoming and inviting to their guests.The cottage smelled wonderful upon opening the door and the holiday decor was just beautiful. The decor/furniture is country distressed and I love it all.The beds are very comfortable! Both bedrooms have ceiling fans, which we love.It is just a very comfortable place to stay.Outside you have a babbling creek with a swing, fire pit and ducks, birds, turtles,etc. So peaceful!You also have a back deck with a gas grill which works very well for cooking a good steak.The roads in and out are very easy access and no climb.We will be back.
Very charming place to stay, there was so much detail that our hosts implemented to make us feel right at home, they are very sweet people. This cottage is in a very convenient and gorgeous setting right by the water, we didn’t have to watch tv with all of the beautiful wildlife to see from the big back porch (this was our favorite spot) the ducks were a hoot. We will definitely be returning in the near future.
Thia is our 2nd stay at this property. The lo ation is great, close to attractions. The creekside location and visits by geese and ducks was a treat.
Mary s.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr, 2025
Happy to have you again over the Spring Break timeframe! The duck families continue to grow each year as a new brood is born. This is about the timeframe that you see the little ones following after the mama.
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Location is quiet and convenient. Creek was nice but it rained a lot and creek was full to the banks. Inside the cottage was clean and beds were comfortable. It is well water so bring your own ice and drinking water. I forgot my Apple Watch and charger when we left, the hosts were very kind in helping me get those items sent home. The cleaning lady Stephanie was also very helpful in that process. Also we did see ducks, rabbits,blue heron, snapping turtle, peacock while there.
We really enjoyed our stay at this cabin. Pretty getaway. I like how quiet, peaceful and relaxing it was. Nice place to go to after the tourist activities nearby. Great location, super close to Pigeon Forge but still feels very away from it all.
I can not even begin to tell how amazing this place is - we felt relaxed - and just enjoying our time - we took my 90 year old mother and she loved it and being able to get in on the porch was great - we can’t wait to go back again - what you see in the pictures are exactly what you walk into - had a bear visit several times
This is our 4th property. Rick and I seem to have a knack for the vacation business - most likely because we love to travel ourselves and we grab ideas from literally every place we stay. We keep adding these ideas to our properties and the feedback from our guests is they have never stayed somewhere with as many amenities they can actually use. We don't scrimp on the kitchen - we cook when we travel so I put everything in there I would want in cookware quality, spices, gadgets. We have lots of kids and grand kids so we try to add things that children like as well. So fun! We think we are big kids ourselves and like to stay that way. Experiences mean more to us than things so the properties we have are for making memories that last. We very much want our guests to have that special getaway and to make it as perfect as we possibly can.
Why they chose this property
I fell in love with the creek being right there off the back porch. Listening to it in the early morning is so peaceful that Rick and I decided this would be a place we would want to have in retirement. The original farmhouse was a complete renovation with some nice surprises along the way like the original wood ceilings. We felt the investment was worth it. We are just minutes from the parkway, groceries, etc. but it feels like we are off in the quiet woods when we are home. We want to share this with others and make it full family friendly so the dogs can come too and enjoy wading in the creek. This is not a traditional log cabin like all the others; it is a unique cottage, warm and inviting in every way.
What makes this property unique
The backyard with the creek is the obvious highlight of Cottage by the Creek and we built a large fire pit to burn real wood - feels like you are camping. When we renovated, we worked to bring the outside in as much as possible. The back bedroom is now double in size to include a King bed and sitting area for games and TV but also to see the outdoors - I put a large picture window in so it feels like you are outside. The wood in the home is original and quite beautiful. We made the decor like a rustic farmhouse with some nods to our black bear community! It is super comfortable! The kitchen is large and has a line of sight right into the living area. The front yard is large and flat - perfect for your furry companions to enjoy and I have a badmitton set for fun! If you love watching birds, we have many varieties on the creek. Cardinals, finches, woodpeckers, geese, duck, egrets, turkeys have all been seen...look for the egret in the early morning. He is spectacular.
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