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Tiny Fox Pondside Cabin + Wellness Retreat

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Perched along the water, this cabin accommodates 4 guests and features 1 bathroom. Enjoy boat access for water activities and relax on the porch. The property includes a sauna and games, and it is pet-friendly. Explore nearby attractions like Pigeon River and Vinson Island.
1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Newport, TN
  • Place, Pigeon River
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Brown Island
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ryal Island
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Common Spaces

+1
2 Double Beds, 1 Single Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

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Kitchen
Balcony
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About this property

Tiny Fox Pondside Cabin + Wellness Retreat

🌿 Welcome to Tiny Fox – Pondside Cabin with Wellness Area

Escape to Tiny Fox, a charming pondside cabin nestled on a private mountain beside 600,000 acres of Cherokee National Forest. Designed for couples, solo travelers, and outdoor enthusiasts, this peaceful retreat combines rustic charm with relaxing wellness amenities.

Wake up to the sounds of nature, enjoy your morning coffee overlooking the pond, spend the day exploring hiking trails, or venture to nearby mountain towns. In the evening, unwind around the fire pit beneath a sky full of stars.

🛏️ The Space

* Cozy rustic cabin with warm mountain charm
* Peaceful pond views
* Private porch with outdoor seating
* Picnic table and fire pit
* Kitchenette with basic cooking essentials
* Comfortable bed and private bathroom

🌿 Shared Wellness Area

Your stay includes access to our shared Wellness Area, featuring:

* Sauna
* Hot tub
* Cold plunge
* Peaceful relaxation spaces surrounded by nature

The Wellness Area is shared with other Campwoods guests and offers a relaxing way to recharge after a day of exploring the Smokies.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total
There is a $40.00fee per pet and stay
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
We have an easy checkout! Please just wash any dishes you’ve used — we’ll take care of the rest.
Please leave any leftover food in the fridge. We’ll dispose of it to help keep wildlife away.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
🏡 House Rules • Check-In / Check-Out ⏰ • Please respect check-out times. • Furniture & Cleanliness

Important information

You need to know

Property # 916890vb
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is no 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

Newport

Located in Newport, this cabin is near a water park and on the waterfront. Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Pisgah National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kiwanis Park and USA Raft.
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Newport, TN

What's nearby

  • Vinson Island - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Pigeon River - 3 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Brown Island - 4 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Ryal Island - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Wilson Island - 7 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Big Boys Country Kitchen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Monterrey Mexican Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Grill 73 - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tiny Fox Pondside Cabin + Wellness Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Tiny Fox Pondside Cabin + Wellness Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tiny Fox Pondside Cabin + Wellness Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tiny Fox Pondside Cabin + Wellness Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tiny Fox Pondside Cabin + Wellness Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Vinson Island and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Pigeon River. Woods Island and Wilson Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 157 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 157 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 157 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 157 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 157 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, very peaceful. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place!

We loved this tiny little cabin! It was a perfect getaway!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Tiny Fox and overall property we just as described. Rustic and out of the way of the beaten path. Arriving before dark is recommended for a reason, finding it after dark would be sketchy. We drove in and out after dark after we knew what the lay of the land was without issue. We were in a sedan (honda accord) and reached the tiny fox without a problem other than a puckered bottom. It Tiny Fox was a perfect size for me and my teenage son. We spent the day rafting with a local outfitters (River Rat ) and spent our evening roasting hot dogs and s'mores over the fire pit. We would 100% stay with thischost again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We’ll be back for the third time!

We love this close weekend getaway! This is our second time visiting and it was as great as the first! Tammy and Sam are great host!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2023
Always good to have you and your family 👍🏻!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The tiny fox was a nice home base for our adventures. The roads in were a little rougher than we expected, but that's to be expected in the mountains. There wasn't a TV like in the photos, and the main bedroom loft lights didn't work. There also wasn't any coffee pods for the coffee maker. Other than that the stay was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint

Was very cozy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Remote tiny home community

We had a wonderful stay at this tiny home campground in the beautiful rural Tennessee mountains. Less than an hour from the national park yet feels a world away from touristy Gatlinburg. Our host Tammy was a lovely and gracious host.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Had a lot of fun!

Located relatively close to Smoky Mountains. Owners are very responsive and great hosts. They have dogs around the property who are super fun to hang out and play with!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!!

So romantic and nice, we might even come back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tiny fox

The property is great just beautiful out there The Host we're very nice people I will definitely be here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tiny Fox Stay

It was a great tiny cabin, very clean and beautiful scenery. We have a 4 wheel drive and had no troubles on the route to the cabin. Highly recommend if you want quiet and relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excelente

Great experience
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tiny Fox

Enjoyable
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Amazing hideaway

Lovely little spot to hideaway but not too far from the places we wanted to go. Areas like the pond looked a little more run down compared to the pics online (possibly damage from recent hurricane?) We still enjoyed our stay though and would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication
The outlets were out in a couple of spots for the fridge and oven, so that was an inconvenience the first night. But the next day, around 10 AM, someone came and reset it for us. It was not as secluded as advertised. It's more like a rental tiny cabin community, with 2 tiny cabins right around ours. Other than these things, it was a lovely spot and cozy cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome.

Tiny house with a Japanese soaking tub and a sauna! How could it be anything but amazing? (It was amazing. )
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The tiny fox

I loved fishing there and walking around in the morning so peaceful and u couldnt even tell u had no tv i enjoyed being there except the people that just came in from Louisiana they were kind of rude but other than that i enjoyed everything
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Secluded. Great Location.

Beautiful secluded location. Very quiet. Only challenge is the drive in and out. We drive a Mazda passenger car. 2 wheel drive vehicles may have trouble, but if you take your time and pay attention to the signs you should be OK.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beds

Very difficult to get in bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tammy and her Staff provide me the unltimate Smokey Mountains experience. She went over and beyound with her her rustic tiny home flavor, expanded Smokey Mountains view at all her homesteads. I stayed in the Tiny Fox and the Beaver. Each homestead had it's own flavor. The cabins are loaded with all the needed suplies for home and kitchen. She has fire pits, a country store on the property with supplies. All you need is to bring you clothes and fishing gear and a good set of binoculars .She and staff were presitant in helping get my luggage around with their APV. I am and angular and we were blessed for God to provide 2 days of 45F and 53 F sunny weather inthe Smokey Mountains during our stay.This will be my Angler Spot and wife and famy Smokey Mountains getaway for years to come.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good Cabin, Annoying Neighbors

The cabin was very nice and it was a fun trip. It would have been nice to know that the drive to the cabin was on dirt roads that were steep because it would have better informed what car I took on my trip. Also someone from another cabin parked in my parking spot the whole stay. Otherwise everything was very nice. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have a front-wheel-drive mid-size sedan and had no issues getting in and out of the property. It is a little rough, but it can be done. Our bed in the loft was so comfy. We opened the windows and slept so well. If you have any issues climbing, it's not for you. My son can't climb ladders, so we put him on the fold-out couch area, and he said he slept great. The ladder we had to put outside on the porch because it fell off and hit me. It needs to be a little more secure. That happened before we even touched it. Other than that, communication was great. It is tiny but super cute. The pond was nice to sit by. We had a great time. We had coffee under the stars in the early morning. Little fox has a great view.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice Getaway

My husband and I rented this tiny house for a quick weekend getaway and enjoyed the peace and quiet it offered. We stopped at Walmart for some essentials and used the little charcoal grill for grilling some steaks. The tiny house had everything we needed! The couch section is little and uncomfortable so we sat on porch a lot!! Only thing that would of made it better is a Propane Heater as it was a bit chilly. We didn’t really use the Japanese Hot Tub as it needed to be unplugged and plugged back in and took awhile to warm back up.. but maybe next time we’ll have time to jump in. We didn’t explore the area much or make it to the Peace Pagoda, maybe on another visit! Our last morning it started to rain and made our morning sleep so relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Slightly Disappointed

The property was beautiful, albeit a little concerning to get to. My car does sit a little low and rubbed in a few spots on the dirt road, and also had some trouble with steepness of the incline in a few places, but overall we did ok getting in and out. Our biggest issue was the hot tub, or lack thereof. We were not notified before arriving that the hot tub required maintenance and would not be usable. The main reason we selected this property over the various others we looked at was for the hot tub. We were vacationing for our first wedding anniversary and were greatly looking forward to relaxing. The owners did reply promptly when we inquired about using it, and did offer to set up the sauna, but we would have much rather have had a heads up before arrival. Had we not inquired, they never would have mentioned any issues with us. Overall a good stay, just maybe update your guests fully in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Communication

Pretty mid

The place was pretty difficult to find but we really enjoyed the little adventure of finding it. Our car had no problems getting to it, even though we showed up at night. The hosts were not present or existent which may be because it’s more of an off season, but we didn’t mind. We were there to hike not to hang at the place. The thing that really dropped my rating on this was the kitchen/cooking situation. We planned to cook dinner both nights we were there, and the kitchen was a bit disappointing. The pots and pans are stored under the staircase, and it was a bit dusty under there, which made me doubt the cleanliness of the cookware. There was a air fryer oven which worked nicely and a electric two burner stove top that seemed partially broken. All in all it just felt like a cabin that didn’t have the best up keep or over watch from the owners, as these were things that they would catch if they went there now and then.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2023
Hello Lydia thank you for your response the cookware is underneath the stairs because that is actually a cabinet underneath the stairs. We have addressed the issues and your suggestions. We have someone on site to always help with any issues sorry wish you would have contacted us directly we will have absolutely came down and made everything correct in person. Thank you for your visit.. Tammy

About the host

Hosted by Tammy and Sam

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Please allow us to introduce ourselves. We are Sam and Tammy ; We ourselves were once visitors to The Great Smoky Mountains. Sam is a native Swiss/German and had always the idea to offer and operate a “back to the basics” or Vacation retreat “holiday on a family owned and operated Farm”. We traveled all over the US to see where we want to settle. It took only one visit to realize that this is where we wanted to live, work and raise our children. We went back and forward , sold our home/company and moved to what we think is a most extraordinary place.
We are extremely proud to own and operate Stuetz Mountain Retreat, where you will receive top notch personal attention to make your stay a memorable one.
Each of the cabins we build from a kit or from scratch. All measures have been taken to provide all the comforts of home to make your stay as comfortable and authentic as possible. Click on the Cabins tab and take a tour of the available cabins. Each cabin has a list of amenities sure to please any vacationer and adventure seeker. We hope you enjoy The Great Smoky Mountains and this peace of paradise alone or with your family as much as we have.

In our life, it has been clear that nothing comes easily. We are happy that we took the hard road in many areas to develop and maintain our land, knowing that this efforts will eventually produce better results. Since we are family owned and operated we also maintain a self-sustainable lifestyle. Instead of using disposable products constantly, Sam and Tammy aims to use recyclable and reusable alternatives, even though they often require more effort.
Enjoy your stay with us!

Why they chose this property

Property is right beside the Cherokee National Forest.Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of east Tennessee, the Cherokee National Forest is beside by the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The 650,000-acre forest is the largest tract of public land in Tennessee

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English, German

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