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Backyard & Porch: Rural Cosby Log Cabin!

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Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player
TV, fireplace, DVD player
TV, fireplace, DVD player

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 484 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Backyard & Porch: Rural Cosby Log Cabin!

Adventure abounds at this rural vacation rental cabin nestled among the trees in Cosby, Tennessee. The rustic home features 1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, and a sleeping loft. When you're not exploring the nearby Smoky Mountains, head to Gatlinburg to sip moonshine or browse the aquarium. Don't forget to stop in Pigeon Forge, home of Dollywood, the Island at Pigeon Forge, and the Smoky Mountain Opry. No matter what you do during the day, this comfortable property will be glad to have you back!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Additional Accommodations | ~1 Mi to Great Smoky Mtn National Park | Covered Deck

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2 (Loft): Queen Bed

INDOOR LIVING: Fireplace w/ stone mantle, 3 TVs (2 flat-screen), walk-in shower
OUTDOOR LIVING: Front porch, rocking chairs, porch swing, yard, fire pit, deck w/ outdoor dining table
KITCHEN: Well-equipped, coffee maker, dining table, dishware, flatware
GENERAL: Free WiFi, A/C window unit, ceiling fans, linens, towels, central heating, hair dryer
FAQ: Other vacation rental on-site (separate unit)
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles), RV and trailer parking available
ADDTL ACCOMMODATIONS: Traveling with more than 4? Check out the neighboring 1-bed, 1-bath cabin for 5! Reach out to Evolve for more info

-- THE LOCATION --

AMUSEMENT PARKS: Ober Gatlinburg (17.2 miles), Gatlinburg SkyLift Park (16.9 miles), Dollywood (24.2 miles), Dollywood's Splash Country (24.2 miles), Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster (25.6 miles)
ATTRACTIONS: Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies (16.6 miles), Dolly Parton's Stampede (21.9 miles), Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show (25.6 miles), Titanic Museum Attraction (26.7 miles), Smoky Mountain Opry (27.0 miles)
GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK: Maddron Bald Trailhead (1.1 miles), CLIMB Works Smoky Mountains - Zipline Tour (4.4 miles), Greenbrier Picnic Area (13.3 miles), Sugarlands Visitor Center (19.3 miles)
WINE, DINE, SHOP: Alamo Steakhouse (15.5 miles), Ole Smoky Moonshine (17.0 miles), Smoky Mountain Brewery in Gatlinburg (17.3 miles), The Old Mill Restaurant (22.7 miles), The Island in Pigeon Forge (24.0 miles), Apple Barn Winery (26.1 miles)
AIRPORT: McGhee Tyson Airport (75.3 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly with $25 per stay fee
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- The party size staying at the home should meet the number listed on the reservation. The cabin is prepared for the party size that will arrive. If you need to change the number on the reservation, please reach out to Evolve or the Guest Contact
- Your safety matters. The neighboring property features an exterior security camera on the porch, facing out. It does not look into any interior spaces
- Another vacation rental unit is on-site, and other travelers may be present during your stay

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Picnic area
  • Yard

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
New! Cosby Cabin w/ Yard + Porch Pets Welcome!
New! Cosby Log Cabin W/yard + Porch Pets Welcome
Pet-friendly Cosby Log Cabin w/ Backyard & Porch! Cabin
Pet-friendly Cosby Log Cabin w/ Backyard & Porch! Cosby
Pet-friendly Cosby Log Cabin w/ Backyard & Porch! Cabin Cosby
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About the neighborhood

Map
Cosby, Tennessee

What's nearby

  • Cosby Picnic Area - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Bent Creek Golf Club - 11 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 34 min drive - 30.8 km
  • Anakeesta - 34 min drive - 30.8 km
  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 34 min drive - 31.5 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carver Applehouse Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cobbly Nob Cafe & Pizza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Doc's 321 Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Mama's Kitchen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Barista's Daughter - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Backyard & Porch: Rural Cosby Log Cabin! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Backyard & Porch: Rural Cosby Log Cabin!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Backyard & Porch: Rural Cosby Log Cabin!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Backyard & Porch: Rural Cosby Log Cabin! located?

Situated in Cosby, this cabin is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Cosby Picnic Area and Bent Creek Golf Club. Hen Wallow Falls and Pigeon River are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Backyard & Porch: Rural Cosby Log Cabin! Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 66 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

Nice cozy place
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Perfect location, very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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6/10

It is a beautiful cabin
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

We truly enjoyed the cabin, it was clean, had everything we needed & loved our stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

We LOVED the Cabin will definitely stay again LOVED location
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10

This was our 2nd stay there and we have enjoyed both times. Very close to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.
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10/10

I love it it. Next I would come when it is warmer and I can really enjoy it.
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10/10

Third time we have stayed at this cabin. It's always peaceful here. We like it here because it's away from the traffic in Pigeon Forge. It snowed while we were there, so that made our stay even better this time. We plan on coming back again in September. There are some light bulbs out in different rooms, which makes some areas dark . Also, the front steps need to be repaired\replaced because there is a rotten spot on one end.
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8/10

Nice location. Cozy and very welcoming. Many places to eat , shop nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10

There is a lot of problems with cleanliness and getting the heater started during the winter months.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

It was nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

It was a very nice cabin
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10

This was our second time staying here. Absolutely love it. We had to leave a day early because of the weather but enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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8/10

Timing of the rental couldn't have been worse. With the hurricane Helene that came through and causing water issues we could not enjoy our stay and had to leave early
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10/10

Cabin was pleasant. It was a little creaky when anyone walked in the loft. Very nice area.Cabin was clean and well stocked for our needs. Enjoyed our stay.

10/10

Husband gave wife surprise retirement get away
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10

Everything was as it should have been, from the accessories to the streaming service. We were very pleased and would come again and recommend anyone to book here. Our fur baby loved it too
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8/10

The cabinet was awfully nice really enjoyed it but the old TV up in the loft could really be updated and the mattress wasn't very comfortable.
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10/10

This cabin was beautiful and very spacious! The pictures do not do this place justice-there is a nice size bedroom downstairs and comfy bed on the loft. I felt safe in the location and it was a quick 20 minute drive to downtown Gatlinburg and the hiking trails. The owners are extremely kind and hospitable. I highly recommend!

10/10

A nice, secluded spot on the less-busy side of Gatlinburg. It’s not fancy, but it made for a fine getaway. (We did not try to communicate with the property manager.)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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6/10

We absolutely loved everything from booking , price and the stay was great. Would give a 5 star rating if we could have had contact with guest services . We accidentally left behind some very expensive personal belongings and no one with guest services would respond to an email , text , or answer any calls .
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2/10

We found cockroaches on the kitchen counter and on the floor when we got there. We put all of our luggage back in the truck and got a room in town. Evolve was great about refunding our monies so kuddos to them.
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4/10

The cabin is a very cute cabin but it was very dirty. The place hadn’t been cleaned in a while it looked like. The floors were nasty and the beds were stripped. The mattresses looked gross too. It was definitely not worth the money we spent. We tried to enjoy our time together though since it was Christmas. We definitely won’t be staying there again.
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6/10

The cabin was lovely and provided everything we needed with exception of cable and satellite TV. It did have rokku TV but not live and u had to have subscription services. It rained 2 out of the 3 days we were there and just wanted to stay at cabin to relax but with no cable TV we headed out in the rain. If it weren't for the misleading information in listing we would have rated a 5.

6/10

The cabin was cute, but not equipped w quality kitchen pots/pans, etc. There was no dishwasher, which was fine but I didn’t know that and would have brought paper/plastic plates/cups/utensils. There were no toiletries, not even just bath soap. The cabin was so dark and so many lightbulbs out. The cabin is set in the woods away from a busy street but even the lights didn’t brighten it up, making it dismal during the day. The back deck was nice but filthy. Needs some repairs too.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024