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Closer To Home - Luxurious Mountain Cabin in the Smokies

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Interior
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms4 bathrooms223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer

About this property

Entire place

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

Closer To Home - Luxurious Mountain Cabin in the Smokies

100% OWNER OPERATED and MANAGED. New to VRBO, 'Closer to Home' is a luxury 4 bedroom 4 bath log cabin located in Black Bears Falls, one of Gatlinburg's premier log home communities, located five minutes from downtown Gatlinburg.

This luxury cabin is the highest elevation of any other 4 BR in Black Bear Falls.

Enjoy the breathtaking, panoramic view of the Great Smoky Mountains from one of two large covered decks. This beautiful log cabin has all the amenities you could wish for on a vacation, including 2 beautiful stone fireplaces and massive windows, while accommodating 16 guests. 'Closer to Home' is equipped with a hot tub, free WiFi, flat screen TV's, DVD player, PlayStation, Wii, as well as boasting a nice patio and 2 grilling stations. You will also enjoy the flat parking area.

Come visit our cabin and be much 'Closer to Home' than ever before.
Look at a live view of Gatlinburg from our deck.

Property manager

David & Karen D'Antonio

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 24
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 deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

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Gatlinburg, TN

What's nearby

  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Anakeesta - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • SkyPark - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 9 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Southern Comfort - Westgate Resort - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Gatlinburg Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chesapeake's Seafood and Raw Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Three Jimmy's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Closer To Home - Luxurious Mountain Cabin in the Smokies have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Closer To Home - Luxurious Mountain Cabin in the Smokies pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Closer To Home - Luxurious Mountain Cabin in the Smokies?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Closer To Home - Luxurious Mountain Cabin in the Smokies?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Closer To Home - Luxurious Mountain Cabin in the Smokies located?

This family-friendly Gatlinburg cabin is located in the mountains, 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Chapel at Honeymoon Hills, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. Gatlinburg Space Needle and Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Closer To Home - Luxurious Mountain Cabin in the Smokies Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 156 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

Great view, hot tub, and layout of house, perfect for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Great Time as always at the Closer to Home Cabin
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

We had a wonderful stay. The cabin was clean and the location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

The property was the perfect size for our group, very clean and the owners were very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10

this was a great place for 4 couples. Plenty of space and conveniently located
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10

Property was very nice with a beautiful view
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

This was our second time to stay at this cabin and it was awesome! Will return again. Our church youth group comes every year.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

We had a great vacation. House was very clean and spacious.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

Had a wonderful time
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

Beautiful, clean & cozy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

Anyone going to Gatlinburg must stay at Closer to home. Beautiful cabin at the top of the mountain overlooking Gatlinburg. Close to everything. We have been there 2 times and will go again. The Host is absolutely amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

One wonderful week together with children and grandchildren. View of Smokies is great. Accommodations were very nice. Easy access to hiking, Gatlinburg attractions, and Dollywood.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Amazing place with views to match
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Awesome home for a weekend of fellowship! Thanks for sharing your "Home" with close friends that made us feel like we were "Closer to home" . Everything we needed was right there for our use, and grocery store very close by to obtain everything you need .
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We loved Closer to Home!!! This was our family's first trip to Gatlinburg and what a better way to enjoy our trip was staying at this beautiful cabin! We had a great time visiting with family and friends! The cabin was clean and had spectacular views! Perfect for kids, Big and Small!! The game room and hot tub with a view were an added bonus. Can't wait to go back!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We make several trips a year to Gatlinburg and have stayed in several cabins in Black Bear Falls. This is our favorite. It is well furnished and tastefully decorated. It is a fabulous floor plan for a family gathering. We especially loved the outside deck area which is loaded with lots of rocking chairs.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

The house is beautiful and so is the view. Convenient access to Gatlinburg shops as well as the park. My only concerns were not enough towels for the amount of people it is rated for, so might want to bring some. Also toilet paper and paper towels limited supply.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We had a great time at Closer to Home. We had a surprise visit from our sister who flew into town and was able to travel with us to the cabin. The cabin was so clean and perfect for three families plus grandma! We loved how all the children could stay downstairs together and hang out! This cabin is close to everything! We look forward to returning to Closer to Home very soon!

10/10

The cabin was perfect for our family of 8 and my brother and sister in law. The view was amazing. There are two decks to sit on with plenty of seating. The kitchen was well stocked with plenty of plates, cups and pots and pans. There were books and puzzles but it is hard to get off the deck and come inside. We all said we would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We had such a wonderful time in this beautiful home/cabin. Time spent site seeing, spending time with family. Wish more could of attended. Everything we really needed was furnished for our stay. Played lots of pool in the evening. The view was something out of a picture!! Would recommend this to others in a heartbeat.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We enjoyed staying at Closer to Home. The access to downtown is a great plus. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. The only thing that would have been better was if the sleeper sofa was upstairs instead of down. We had a handicapped guest that could not go down the stairs to sleep, but the sofa upstairs was very comfortable. We look forward to staying again.

10/10

The cabin was very clean and well stocked. It was a great space and lay out for 13 people. We had a couple of mishaps that were outside of the property management’s control (power outage) but they were quick to respond with help. The location is far enough away from the main strip of Gatlinburg that it’s peaceful but close enough that getting to the shops and activities were easily accessible. The only suggestions we have are to have a few extra towels for large groups and to consider getting sheets that are a little softer. Overall, we had a great time and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

The house was perfectly set up for our group with 2 bedrooms upstairs and 2 bedrooms downstairs with a living area and of course, the pool table. The kids had their own space. It was nice to have bathrooms next to each bedroom. The sunsets were amazing! The location was very convenient to the places we visited. We enjoyed Dollywood and Anakeesta, but don't go during spring break! It was totally crowded with very long wait lines. Communications with the owners were easy and timely. My only recommendation would be to increase the lighting in the kitchen/living area upstairs.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10

The cabin was nice and clean, the view was amazing. I am not giving 5 star for couple of reasons 1. The amenities has “Grilled” mentioned but they should clearly mention it as charcoal grill not propane/gas. We took the charcoal as they didn’t provide it (usually properly owner provides propane/gas) but our attempt to grill on charcoal failed as the grill was outside the cabin and little cold, we lost 2 hours in burning charcoal and couldn’t cook as well. 2. The standing shower was very tiny in 2 bedrooms which has queen beds, it was very hard to stand and took shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023