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Early Dawn: HotTub•PoolTable•2 KingBeds•DollywdTkt

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2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Swimming pool
Hot tub on site
Garage parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

Early Dawn: HotTub•PoolTable•2 KingBeds•DollywdTkt

Summary:

Welcome to Early Dawn, a charming 2-bed, 2-bath cabin on Ski Mountain, Gatlinburg. Enjoy easy access to Ober Mountain, downtown, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The main level features an open layout w/a wood-burning fireplace and large TV, along w/a fully-equipped kitchen and dining area. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a king bed, whirlpool jacuzzi, and screened-in porch. The lower level includes a second king bedroom, a game room w/a pool table, and a hot tub on the deck.

The Space:

THIS GATLINBURG CABIN RENTAL FEATURES:

* Located 5 minutes from downtown Gatlinburg, Great Smoky Mountain National Park, and Ober Mountain Resort

* Free Dollywood ticket with every reservation

* Member of our Luxury Linen Program, featuring high-end bedding and pillows

* Private deck space with a hot tub

* Fully-equipped kitchen (we do NOT provide any perishables - salt/pepper/oil/sugar/etc. - so please plan accordingly)

* Game room with a pool table

* Wood-burning fireplace (fireplace season is Oct. 1—Feb. 28; firewood is available for purchase at the office.)

* Two king ensuite bedrooms, both with whirlpool jacuzzi tubs

Guest Access:

Guests have access to the entire property via keyless entry, which makes coming and going easy and stress free!

The Neighborhood:

Seeking a tranquil Smoky Mountains getaway? Gatlinburg is your ideal destination. Families, friends, and couples flock to Gatlinburg for diverse activities like ziplining, whitewater rafting, golf, and fishing. With 800 miles of hiking trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg stands as a premier outdoor destination. In addition, a myriad of downtown attractions await. Enjoy a unique Chondola ride to Anakeesta Mountain, traverse the longest Skybridge in North America at Gatlinburg SkyPark, and enjoy a ride on the tram as you ascend Ski Mountain to enjoy the fun activities at Ober Mountain.

Getting Around:

This property offers private parking.

Interaction with Guests:

Our property management office is conveniently located in the center of Gatlinburg, and our local staff provides assistance 24/7. Our office is open daily from 8:00am–4:30pm, and staff is on call after hours every day for emergency needs.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Pets are allowed in this property (extra fees and restrictions apply). A maximum of two dogs is allowed, a there is a $75 fee per dog. Guests will ...

Important information

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Property # 3837265

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

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

About the area

Gatlinburg

Chalet Village, a neighbourhood in Gatlinburg, is home to this cabin. Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction and Titanic Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Gatlinburg SkyPark and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Anakeesta and Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park are not to be missed.

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Gatlinburg, TN

What's nearby

Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
Traffic Light #10 - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
Gatlinburg Scenic Overlook - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
Ober Mountain - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬5 min drive
‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬5 min drive
‪Puckers Sports Bar - ‬5 min drive
‪Smith & Son Corner Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
‪Crockett's Breakfast Camp - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Early Dawn: HotTub•PoolTable•2 KingBeds•DollywdTkt have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Early Dawn: HotTub•PoolTable•2 KingBeds•DollywdTkt pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Early Dawn: HotTub•PoolTable•2 KingBeds•DollywdTkt?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Early Dawn: HotTub•PoolTable•2 KingBeds•DollywdTkt?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Early Dawn: HotTub•PoolTable•2 KingBeds•DollywdTkt located?

Located in Chalet Village, this cabin is within 3 miles (5 km) of Ober Mountain, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Traffic Light #10 and Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara M.

9 Apr, 2023

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

Perfect location

Perfect location. Close to town but Out of town enough to enjoy some quiet time after a busy day. Loved all the decks off the house and the hot tub!! Beds were very comfortable. The kids loved the pool table. Would stay here again!! Amazing place

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

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10/10 Excellent

George M.

22 Jul, 2020

Great Place to stay

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept, 2023

Thanks for the review and we are glad you enjoyed your stay in the mountains. Early Dawn is in a great location, close to downtown, the national park and the clubhouses for swimming. We hope to see you back soon.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M.

30 Aug, 2022

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

Early Dawn review

Wonderful experience. Great house. We counted 23 bears during the week we were here. They are definitely prolific. Would rent this spot again in a heartbeat.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine R.

11 Jun, 2022

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

Enchanting!

This property was everything and more!! You feel in the woods while just being a short distance from Gatlingburg strip. This cabin was amazing, clean and worth every penny! Oh and bears!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept, 2023

Jasmine, Thank you for your kind review. We are happy you had a great visit and we hope to see you again.

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10/10 Excellent

Roger J.

27 Jul, 2022

Family time !

Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept, 2023

We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay at Early Dawn and had an enjoyable vacation! It is a really great cabin and bears do frequent that area, but they can truly make for fun memories! We hope that you'll come back and stay with us again soon!

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Herschel T.

25 Sept, 2022

Early Dawn Chalet

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful. It was better than expected. Cupboards were completely stocked with what was needed. Bedrooms -- mattresses were comfortable. A great time was had by all and we even got to see some bears, from a distance.

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10/10 Excellent

16 Aug, 2022

Peaceful Mountain Relaxation

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly N.

15 Aug, 2022

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

Fabulous house!

We stayed here summer 2021 so I am late writing this review. This house is great. Lots of stairs so if that is an issue, be aware. We loved the view on all the levels. Upper loft bedroom was great for us and our teens stayed in the bedroom and family room area on the lower level. Hot tub was great. We did have two issues, but the company came out to fix it within an hour. It is a steep hill to get to the house and while you could walk to town I don’t think I would. Wasn’t an issue for us, but If you are a nervous driver be aware. The best part were the bears! We saw several right through the window. We kept our distance, but really be mindful of the trash. The folks across the street didn’t secure their trash so the bears were having a feast. Kitchen was well appointed and we did eat several meals in the house. I’d def stay here again. It was nice being a little away from all the traffic of downtown.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

Archival

8/10 Good

Wade H.

23 Jul, 2015

Dawn Chalet

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed the area, the home was spacious and pretty views. We had to ask for the front door handle and upstairs shower drain to be fixed on day one; response for repair was quick and efficient. House wasn't as clean as expected and needs more and newer basic kitchen supplies (more cooking utensils, clean pans with no rust, salt and pepper). Outdoor grill was a bonus but not clean from previous uses. Pillows on couch were dirty, some kitchen utensils were dirty or rusty, toilet bowls and patio windows weren't clean. Good balcony views and location, just needs better cleaning service. Want to rate this a two-star, but rating won't accept less than three stars for cleanliness. Upper level has no window coverings; makes for early mornings of sunshine and minimal privacy at night among the treetops. Our two college boys loved the basement bathroom & bedroom, hot tub and recreation space on lower level. Had hard time locating the club pools and local market--needs better road signage and communication.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2015

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10/10 Excellent

Heather N.

22 Jun, 2022

Beautiful home!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Early Dawn is a beautiful mountain chalet. We had everything we needed to feel comfortable and it was a great central location to activities in Gatlinburg and in Pigeon Forge. The kitchen was fully stocked with essentials for doing some cooking to save on expensive dining options in town. The house has a balcony on every level. The mountains can be viewed from the top floor balcony and is mostly obscured by tree foliage, but still visible. Our young adult/teen-aged children enjoyed using the pool table on the bottom floor of the house. Beds were comfortable and bathrooms were clean. Smart TVs made it easy to access our streaming accounts with Apple AirPlay and a smart speaker made it easy to play music from our own devices. Almost all of the comforts of home, the owner made it truly a home-away-from-home situation. Travel up to the chalet from town is a bit difficult if you are not used to driving on tiny mountain roads and we arrived at 11pm when those roads were very dark. 4 wheel drive vehicle is extremely helpful as the tiny roads are very steep and there are a few hairpin turns and some are cliff-side. Locals do it like it’s nothing! Haha! Thanks for hosting us, Early Dawn. We hope to visit again soon. Love from East Texas!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept, 2023

Hi Heather! Thanks for coming all the way from Texas and staying with us! We are so glad to hear that Early Dawn could accommodate you and your family well! That home-away-from-home feeling is most definitely what we strive for! Please come back and stay with us again soon!

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10/10 Excellent

Lashonda S.

18 May, 2022

The Moore's family vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our vacation experience was wonderful we come to Gatlinburg often first time renting through this company check in was easy and great location was great so late was absolutely beautiful loved everything about it except for the beds both beds was very uncomfortable and need to be replaced other than that I have no complaints I had a wonderful time

Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept, 2023

Lashonda, we are so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us! We always strive to provide a guest experience like no other that allows you a relaxing time with family. One of our favorite features is the upstairs screened in porch that allows for optimal viewing of the Smoky Mountains. We hope to see you again with us soon!

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10/10 Excellent

Michelle S. S.

10 May, 2022

Best Chalet Company

Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept, 2023

Thank you Michele! We love all of our guests, and strive to give them a stay that they will remember for years to come. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay, and we hope to see you back again soon!

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10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

30 Apr, 2022

Great chalet for two couples traveling together

Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept, 2023

Early Dawn is the perfect place for couples getaway, or even for a family vacation! We are so glad that you guys had a great time and were able to relax in the chalet after a busy day in the city. We hope to see you back again with us soon!

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10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

6 Apr, 2022

Review of Early Dawn

Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept, 2023

Thank you Michael! We agree that Dawn is a fantastic chalet with lots of great features, and we are so glad that you enjoyed it. We hope to see you back again with us soon!

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Robert M.

2 Feb, 2022

Review

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The televisions in the property need a major upgrade. The televisions are too small for such a large and beautiful space.

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10/10 Excellent

Jamie Lynn L.

31 Dec, 2021

Holiday Get-Away

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Early Dawn was a great cabin for us to stay for a quick get-away right after Christmas! It is quite spacious, but would recommend adding a sofa bed to either the pool table room or living room, as this would easily accommodate 6 people instead of just 4! We came with our younger son and his wife, and if our older son had been able to come, we would have been too large a party to stay here. There is dining for 8 and a huge, if minimalist, living room. Just needs a beautiful mountain picture above the mantle! There is a bathroom on each floor, which is great since there are three floors. As it is winter, there were great views from the main (second) floor and top (third) floor- that you may not get as much of when foliage is back. It does take steps to get everywhere, so this is probably not a good choice for those with limited physical ability. Even the main level takes steps to get to, and there is not a bedroom on the main level- as one bedroom is upstairs on the third floor and one is downstairs on the first floor, alongside the pool table room. This is a great space for two couples since the rooms are so separated and private, though a t.v. in downstairs bedroom might be wanted by some. This is also great for families with teens or as in our case young adult children. (Not as great with young children with all the stairs.) It would be perfect if it had the addition of a sleeper sofa so our other son could stay here too if we get to come back- which we hope we do! Our son that came said this was one of his favorite cabins in all that we have stayed in- and we have stayed in a lot over the years! We would highly recommend Early Dawn! We love to stay at cabins and chalets with Mt. Laurel, and this was again a great experience. My only disappointment was that they did not decorate for the holidays as I had expected they would have. (We have had decorated cabins the other places we have stayed in Dec.) But otherwise, we loved it here!

Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept, 2023

It is great to hear that you all loved your stay at Early Dawn with us! We are so appreciative of all of your suggestions, and we would love to see you back again with us soon!

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

12 Nov, 2021

TOP NOTCH

Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept, 2023

Thank you Steve! We always want to make our guests feel as if they are family when they stay with us, and make their stay as smooth as possible. Early Dawn is a wonderful chalet, and we are so glad that you enjoyed it!

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Royce M.

1 Nov, 2021

Wonderful vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Was a great chalet we enjoyed very much

Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept, 2023

We agree that Early Dawn is a fantastic chalet, and are glad that you enjoyed it so much! Hoping to have you back with us soon!

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Ron S.

31 Oct, 2021

Nice...but no mountain view!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very unhappy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Enjoyed a pleasant Family getaway! Early Dawn was OK--but not having a mountain view was very disappointing!Loved the fireplace! Ice maker worked intermittently, TV controls were confusing, DVD player had no remote! Plastic chairs on balcony were tacky. Property needs a coat of paint.

Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept, 2023

Thanks for the review. Please let us know if a view is a high priority for you.

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

10 Oct, 2021

Early Dawn

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a very comfortable stay at Early Dawn. The upstairs mattress was not comfortable at all, but the downstairs bedroom was very nice. The location did not provide a scenic view, but we still enjoyed our stay.

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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Cub run , KY

18 Sept, 2021

Early Dawn chalet

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from York, Pa

31 Aug, 2021

Bear alley

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S. S.

24 Aug, 2021

Will be back!

Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept, 2023

Yay! We are so glad that you enjoyed Early Dawn so much, it is a great chalet with so much to give its guests (one of our favorite features is the screened in porch). We look forward to your next trip with us!

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Melinda W.

24 Jun, 2021

Outstanding as always!

Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept, 2023

Thank you so much Bobby! We always love treating our customers like family and helping to provide them with the best mountain experience possible. It is so great to have you each time you stay with us, and we are already looking forward to the next time!

From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Chad F.

22 Jun, 2021

Great potential

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Place was great but needs a few touches to make it a place to want to.come back to year and year for us. We loved the area and are already looking at rentals for next year. We loved this chalet but the view wasn't as good as shown in the photos. A lot more tree growth, could barely see mountains from top floor.....really big bummer because thats the main thing we wanted to enjoy. We really wanted to be able to sit on the deck and have our morning coffee and just look at the mountains. Other let down was matresses are very uncomfortable, we all thought about just sleeping on the couches. Only other thing would recommend is a hair dryer for use and hand soap and lotion. If these few things had been better this would have been our yearly rental, was great bear sighting spot, close to an amazing town. Beautiful chalet

Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept, 2023

Thanks for the review and we are glad you enjoyed your stay at Early Dawn. We try to set expectations about views with pictures on the website that reflect what you should expect. Unfortunately, there are other property owners between Early Dawn and the view, so we are not able to cut trees to open the view any more than it already is. Also keep in mind that the view improves in winter when the leaves are off the trees and some of our pictures are taken during the winter. Both mattresses were replaced in July 2021. I am almost positive there are hair dryers in each bathrom now, but if now, always feel free to ask at the office. We have always given out small bars of hand soap and have just recently started giving our small bottles of lotion. We hope you will come again soon.

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Hosted by Mountain Laurel Chalets

Mountain Laurel Chalets has been serving Gatlinburg since 1972! We're delighted to be in our 51st year of service to guests, owners, and the greater Gatlinburg community. Founded on principles of extra-mile care, love for family, and integrity-led operations, we are consistently named a top vacation rental management company in the country. Beyond our countless industry recognitions, we are proud of being a second-generation family owned and operated business that is truly local. Check out our wide array of available properties, and come experience the Mountain Laurel Chalets difference for yourself!

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

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2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

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10/10 Excellent

Tara M.

Perfect location

Tara M.

10/10 Excellent

George M.

Great Place to stay

George M.

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M.

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10/10 Excellent

Jasmine R.

Enchanting!

Jasmine R.

10/10 Excellent

Roger J.

Family time !

Roger J.

8/10 Good

Herschel T.

Early Dawn Chalet

Herschel T.

10/10 Excellent

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10/10 Excellent

Kelly N.

Fabulous house!

Kelly N.

8/10 Good

Wade H.

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10/10 Excellent

Heather N.

Beautiful home!

Heather N.

10/10 Excellent

Lashonda S.