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Stay in a Vintage Gatlinburg Motel! Now Pet Friendly!

Holiday home with kitchen, 10-minute walk to Anakeesta

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Play Room

1 Double Futon

Play Room

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Stay in a Vintage Gatlinburg Motel! Now Pet Friendly!

The Fox Den is a 2 bedroom 2 bath Vintage Motel apartment. It was originally the owners house of the Fox Motel built in 1950s by our Grandparents that we have redone and converted to a nightly rental. An amazing location with less than a 1/4 mile walk to downtown Gatlinburg shops and restaurants with a Trolley stop in front of the building. Watch the Gatlinburg parades for Christmas and July 4th from the patio at the front of our plaza! The building was designed by Hubert Bebb (a student of Frank Lloyd Wright) and is one of the few remaining vintage motels in Gatlinburg. It has been remodeled for your comfort while keeping as much original as possible to give you the experience of 'Olde Gatlinburg Charm'. Decorated with a vintage/boho/eclectic theme, local arts and crafts, and rustic touches make this a unique rental. Fox (of Cherokee origin) was our Grandparent's last name and we've kept their legacy of hospitality intact by continuing to welcome guests to our place of happy memories!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Gatlinburg

Located in Gatlinburg, this holiday home is in the city centre. 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 Gatlinburg Space Needle are not to be missed.
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Gatlinburg, TN

What's nearby

  • Historic Ogle Log Cabin - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Anakeesta - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cliff Top Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ole Red - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tennessee Cider Company - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jason Aldean’s Kitchen & Rooftop Bar - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay in a Vintage Gatlinburg Motel! Now Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Stay in a Vintage Gatlinburg Motel! Now Pet Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay in a Vintage Gatlinburg Motel! Now Pet Friendly!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stay in a Vintage Gatlinburg Motel! Now Pet Friendly! located?

Located in the heart of Gatlinburg, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Historic Ogle Log Cabin and Anakeesta. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Gatlinburg SkyPark are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 146 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was just right for what we needed would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this historical setting. Easy access to downtown Gatlinburg via walking or trolley. Perfect for our family of 5 plus dog!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfect for us with adult children and a baby. The location is great on the parkway. Only 1 step to enter only a couple feet away from where you park. Scott was great at answering questions and keeping us updated. Will definitely stay at this location again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was walking distance to everything that downtown Gatlinburg had to offer but far enough away that it was still quiet and away from the hustle and bustle. We were able to bring the pups along for our outdoor hiking adventures which was another major plus! The house was a lot bigger than it looked from the outside and was super cozy and CLEAN. It had everything you needed if you planned on dining in including coffee pot and coffee. Such a neat place overall. I highly recommend a stay in this unconventional little house! I can't wait to book our next trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was lovely and clean, perfect spot for easy access to Gatlinberg easy walk to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharlene J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host Scott! Super communication.Location and size of house, perfect for us!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathy m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was absolutely cute and very clean. The host was respondsive and accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this cozy little cottage. It was clean & homey and quiet. Perfect for my husband, myself and our adult son. We would definitely book again when we vacation in Gatlinburg.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little historic property, conveniently located to everything! Walkability is key in Gatlinburg, and the facilities were great here. Easy check-in, consistent communication with the PM. Great value, too!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

Great place for Dollywood

We used it for a place to stay to visit Dollywood. Its a short drive and a great area to walk and see the sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kellyp0308

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay for 4 of us. One of us snores and had her own room, the other likes to watch tv while in bed and had her own room, another room with daybed for other friend and I took the couch. 2 bathrooms (and showers) worked out great! Had to bring our own iron. Not sure if the overhead light fixture in living room works ,we couldn't figure out how to turn it on. Really no complaints! Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Shanene B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was great! We walked to all the activities downtown. With 3 kids it was an easy trek. There is a trolley stop right outside but we couldn’t figure out the schedule so we were sad to not get to ride. The home was fine and had everything we needed. The downfalls were that the hot water only lasted for about 10 mins so we had to space out our showers, which for 5 people was something that had to be planned. The back bedroom had a decent sized gap at the bottom of the door that let in cold air and small insects so I covered it with the rug in that room (not a big issue except the girls that didn’t like the spider). And the sad part was when we were hanging at the house we were all separate because the living room wouldn’t fit us all, due to the layout I understand why the furniture was selected but I’m a mom that likes to hang with my kids and watch tv together and we couldn’t do that. The overall stay was great, we had a great time and the location made it that much better.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time at Fox Place. My parents ans I stayed from Sunday until Thursday. When we got there we were very happy with how clean everything was, how stocked it was, and how inviting the place was. It is very convenient to downtown Gatlinburg, but far enough out to where you didn't have to deal with the business of downtown. I even got to see a bear one evening. Scott is a wonderful host and very responsive to any questions we had. We love that this place was pet friendly, since this was one of our main needs. We will stay at Fox Place again when we come to the Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy communication with host. Well maintained. Close to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was great, just a few minutes to walk to the main strip! The cottage was very clean, and the AC was great after being out in the heat all day. The owner was quick to respond to questions we had. We even had a bear pass by the back of the building one day! I will definitely be looking to stay here again next time I visit the Smoky Mountains!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie O.

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

Great location

It was a very great location, close to everything. It was perfect for what a family of 5 and a dog needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy K.

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

Great unique experience

Great communication from the host and the home was perfect for our family.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caren C.

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

Great stay!

Fox Place is a wonderful place to stay with walking distance for restaurants and attractions. Will stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

valerie b.

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

Affordable stay near downtown Gatlinburg.

Have stayed here a couple times. Great communi ation with the owner. Nice place to stay with a multigenerational family.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

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

Gatlinburg

Wonderful location and great accommodations
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property owner was very efficient and the place was CLEAN. Trolley stop was right outside. It had everything we needed. Loved this place. And loved the diary
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Riley C.

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

Great home base for Gatlinburg and the park

This spot allowed for very easy access to Gatlinburg and the Smokies while also allowing a bit of reprieve from all the hubbub in town. It was very clean, cozy, and spacious. We really appreciated being able to relax here after long days of hiking. Thanks so much for your hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ree B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at the Fox Place! Perfect location, lots of space for us, kids and dogs. So nice to catch the trolley right outside, head nearby to explore downtown Gatlinburg then come home and make dinner in the kitchen. Loved it! I would suggest, however, that the owner get rid of the rugs. There was a slight scent of dog when we came in so I rolled up the rugs and didn’t use them. I know how dogs like to scent when they smell other dogs so I’m guessing that had happened at some point. No biggie. Overall a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn M.

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

Unique Stay

Loved our stay at this unique property! Great communication with the host who is kind, accommodating, and helpful! Location was perfect to all things fun to do in and around Gatlinburg! Beds are comfortable, house is spacious, well stocked, and clean! Thanks so much for opening up your place to us and our furry family members too! :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Unique, historical, convenient!

It was a wonderful stay with a wonderful host! The app was not operating well so the host was quick into action to help! Thank you!!!! There were so many cute decorating details and check in was a breeze! I will definitely stay again! Numbers 6:24-26
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Scott Smith

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We (Robin, April, Scott and Rodney) are the grandchildren of Amos and Murrell Reagan Fox, the original owners of the Fox Motel. Our Grandmother Murrell Reagan Fox is a direct descendant of Martha Jane Huskey Ogle, the original founder of White Oak Flats (Gatlinburg). We inherited part of the property from our mothers (Kathy Daniels and Libby Smith) and purchased the remainder from our Aunt Frances Shambaugh. Frances is well known in Gatlinburg Craft Community for her weaving. We have so many wonderful memories of Gatlinburg and Fox Motel growing up and are so excited to be able to share this special property!

Why they chose this property

It was originally the owners house of the Fox Motel built in 1950s by our Grandparents that we have redone and converted to a nightly rental. The building was designed by Hubert Bebb (a student of Frank Lloyd Wright) and is one of the few remaining vintage motels in Gatlinburg. It has been remodeled for your comfort while keeping as much original as possible to give you the experience of 'Olde Gatlinburg Charm'. Decorated with a vintage/boho/eclectic theme, local arts and crafts, and rustic touches make this a unique rental. Fox (of Cherokee origin) was our Grandparent's last name and we've kept their legacy of hospitality intact by continuing to welcome guests to our place of happy memories!

What makes this property unique

An amazing location with less than a 1/4 mile walk to downtown Gatlinburg shops and restaurants with a Trolley stop in front of the building. Watch the Gatlinburg parades for Christmas and July 4th from the patio at the front of our plaza!

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