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Base Camp: Your Adventure Starts Here

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Exterior
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
A cozy cabin interior with a leather sectional sofa, a stone fireplace, and large windows offering mountain views.
A wooden cabin with a kitchen, dining area, and a large window.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Place, Ober Mountain
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Gatlinburg SkyBridge
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Extra Bedding

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Balcony

About this property

Base Camp: Your Adventure Starts Here

Welcome to Base Camp, your perfect home base for exploring the very best of the Smoky Mountains. This 3-bedroom Gatlinburg cabin is conveniently located near downtown, Ober Mountain, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, putting adventure right at your doorstep.

🌊 Two-Living-Space Gatlinburg Cabin – Pool Table • Study Nook 🌊
Sleeps 8 • 3 Bedrooms • Hot Tub • Two Levels of Decks • Resort Pool & Tennis Access

Base Camp brings honeyed-oak planking and a soaring cathedral-ceiling living room together with a second lower-level living space, a game room, and two levels of decks tucked into the trees. A great fit for families or groups wanting easy access to downtown Gatlinburg, Ober Mountain, and the national park.

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🛋️ Living Room

Honeyed-oak flooring and cathedral ceiling
Leather seating facing a 50" flat-screen TV
Floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace
Built-in study/work nook
Abundant windows for natural light and views

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🛋️ Second Living Space (Lower Level)

42" flat-screen TV
Plush sectional
Second stone fireplace

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🍳 Kitchen & Dining

Open-layout kitchen with stainless steel appliances
Wine rack and sprawling counter space
Window over the sink with wooded views
Farm-style dining table seats 6, with deck access

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🛏️ Sleep Up to 8 in Comfort

King Suite (Main Level) – Log bed, rustic chandelier, en-suite bath with vestibule sink and soaking tub
Queen Suite 1 (Lower Level) – Queen bed, shared full bath
Queen Suite 2 (Lower Level) – Queen bed, shared full bath with custom-tiled shower/bath

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🎱 Game Room

Pool table
TV for viewing parties
Located next to the second living space

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🌿 Outdoor Living

Upper deck with open star-gazing area and covered shaded area
Lower deck, fully covered, with additional seating
Round hot tub

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💡 Extras That Make It Easy

Washer and dryer
All linens provided
Access to the resort swimming pool, tennis court, and children's playground

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📍 Prime Location Highlights

3 miles from downtown Gatlinburg
9 miles from downtown Pigeon Forge
9 miles from Dollywood
9 miles from Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Sugarlands entrance)

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🎈 Whether you're shooting pool on the lower level, soaking in the round hot tub, or watching for wildlife from the upper deck, Base Camp offers the perfect home base for exploring Gatlinburg, Ober Mountain, and the Smokies.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1699096vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Gatlinburg

Located in Chalet Village, a neighbourhood in Gatlinburg, this cabin is in the mountains. Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction and Titanic Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Island at Pigeon Forge and Old Mill. Check out an event or a game at The Ripken Experience - Pigeon Forge, and consider making time for Ober Mountain, a top attraction not to be missed. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including ice skating.
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Gatlinburg, TN

What's nearby

  • Ober Mountain - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Gatlinburg SkyBridge - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 4 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Puckers Sports Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Myron Mixon Bbq Co - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Smith & Son Corner Kitchen - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Base Camp: Your Adventure Starts Here have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Base Camp: Your Adventure Starts Here pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Base Camp: Your Adventure Starts Here?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Base Camp: Your Adventure Starts Here?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Base Camp: Your Adventure Starts Here?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Base Camp: Your Adventure Starts Here located?

Located in Chalet Village, this cabin is within 3 miles (5 km) of Ober Mountain, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Gatlinburg Convention Center. Traffic Light #10 and Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

7.4

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aimee N.

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

This home is amazing!! Everything we needed was already there other than food!!! Perfect!!!

Such an easy process renting this home away from home!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2023
Thank you so much for your review! We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay and we hope that you will come to stay with us again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah H.

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

Great Cabin

This was a great cabin. It did lack WiFi which was not made clear. It also had minimal cooking material that were up to date but overall a great stay and had some visits from neighbors daily (bears) that were awesome to see. Overall would recommend this cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2023
Thank you for your review and we appreciate the feedback. We apologize for the miscommunication, but wifi is not listed as an amenity on our listing. We are delighted that you enjoyed Base Camp and we hope that you will stay with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad R.

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

Peaceful place

Everything was as stated on the listing, no complaints. It was close enough to the action in Gaitlinburg but also far enough away that at the end of the day we had absolute peace and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2023
Thank you so much for your review! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay and we hope that you will come to stay with us again!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dana B.

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

Needs work

The beds need to be overhauled - very uncomfortable. The HVAC was not consistent between the first and second floors. The flatware needs to be replenished. The views were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Patricia G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Bed Bug!

As always, the Smoky Mountains did not disappoint us, however Base Camp did! My daughter woke up the morning after our first night's stay with bug bites on her arms and legs that were not there when she went to bed. We examined the bed sheets, mattress and box springs as well as dusting under the bed and found evidence of bed bugs (excrement & obvious exoskeleton remains of bed bugs). We notified the agency immediately and provided pictures of our findings. They said they would send a pest control service technician to inspec. We were later notified that they did not find anything and would not relocate us per our request. We stayed only because we had small children with no other options. Praying these pests do not come home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2023
Thank you for your review and we appreciate the feedback. We have addressed these issues and we are very sorry that you experienced that.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Cabin needs serious upgrades

The location of this cabin was fantastic. However the cleanliness was terrible and I wouldn't say it had any amenities. You can tell this cabin hasn't been updated in a very long time. Broken fixtures, pool table was unusable, mattresses/beds downstairs need updated, there is no wifi in the cabin, laundry room is outside, downstairs in a moldy-smelling basement room. Very inconvenient. Bottom floor rooms always felt damp, pots/pans needed updated (mgmt did send new set), no pot holders, no backup toilet paper, garbage bags, paper towels, etc. , a lot of light bulbs inside/out burned out, a lot or large cobwebs outside all over the doors/windows, broken door handles, second floor deck railing held on by one wood screw (very unsafe) The list goes on and on. We've stayed in a lot of rentals and this was in the bottom 3 for sure. I don't recommend staying here until the rental company/owner do some serious upgrades to the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2023
Thank you for your review. We apologize greatly for the issues you experienced at the property and we understand that this caused major inconveniences during your stay. Thank you for bringing these to our attention, we have sent someone out to handle these issues.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tracy Q.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not worth the price.

Where do I begin? Hot water handle broken on sink in master bath Jacuzzi jets in master bath were filthy and disgusting huge tear in the felt on the pool table Had to unscrew the bulbs in the ceiling fan in the master bedroom to run the fan at night. Bar of soap left open on bathroom vanity Most buttons on the hot tub didn't work Ice maker disabled Track light over bar would flicker all the time Broken toilet seat in downstairs bath NO water pressure Railings on both decks were very old and not stable, however maintenance did come out and measure to install new ones. The beds creaked horribly. Woke us up every time we turned in our sleep. We let management know and they did offer to have someone come out but we weren't comfortable having people come in while we weren't there. As we were on vacation we didn't want to be stuck in the cabin for a whole day. We did enjoy our time, Gatlinburg is always fun but we'll find lodging elsewhere in the future.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2023
Thank you for your review. We do apologize for the inconvenience these issues caused your party. I am working on getting all these issues taken care of as soon as possible. Thank you for bringing these problems to our attention.
Verified

8/10 Good

Ted W.

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

Basecamp was a great place to spend Christmas

First the positives- the view was spectacular. We loved sitting on the deck, weather permitting, and gazing at the mountain. The kitchen and dining areas were perfect. The primary bedroom was also well equipped with a comfortable bed and a nice, walk-in shower. The living room afforded an amazing view with a very efficient fireplace. We loved the woodwork that wrapped the rooms. The wi-fi connection, overall, was good. Some of the features, however, were in need of attention. The coffee carafe was broken only for us to discover a spare under the sink at the end of our visit. I am not sure why housekeeping did not set it out. The kitchen was not equipped with potholders or a cookie sheet, but we were able to improvise. The mattresses downstairs should be updated. We also felt the downstairs was not as clean as it should have been. The pool table pockets were torn. The washer and dryer were in an unfinished basement that wasn't a good place to do laundry, but to be fair, there doesn't appear to be another place in the dwelling for these appliances. We paid a significant amount for the 4-night stay, and for the amount, these details should be addressed. With all that being said, we enjoyed our stay, and would give Basecamp 4.5 stars.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan 2024
Thank you for choosing to stay at Colonial Properties and for taking the time to share your experience. I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed the spectacular view from your deck, the well-equipped kitchen and dining areas and the comfortable bed in the primary bedroom. I am also pleased that our efficient fireplace provided warmth on chilly days and that you appreciated the woodwork detailing in our rooms. Furthermore, I'm glad to knowour Wi-Fi connection met your expectations overall. We apologize for any issues with some of the features in need of attention during your stay. We will definitely look into these matters further and ensure they are addressed accordingly. Our housekeeping team is always dedicated to making sure our guests have everything they need and we apologize for any inconvenience with not finding a spare coffee carafe sooner. Thank you again for staying with Colonial Properties and we hope to welcome you back for another enjoyable stay soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Belinda W.

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

Overall good

Over all stay was good did not like that the washer and dryer was located in the basement. You had to go outside to get to the door.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Stacy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Nice but needs attention!

We thought we’d walked into upstairs from street, however you come in from downstairs, which made climbing the stairs an issue for my mother with hip/knee issues. Cabin was overall nice, however there were definitely issues that would make me not rent this one again. No Wi-fi was a huge issue! The pics showed a box & there was in one there but nope…didn’t work. All 3 beds were so loud and creaky…plan on waking the other one up if you move. Kitchen needs quite a few more essentials, such as utensils, pot holders, even just salt & pepper. Not much seating upstairs for 5 (not counting table chairs). We didn’t spend much time downstairs except to sleep….it’s much colder & a bit musty. Major temp difference in the 2 floors. Hot tub was great, the view was beautiful & location was perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeremy D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short Vacation

Had a great stay, absolutely beautiful views. Cabin could definitely be dusted and hardwood floors mopped. But overall it is a nice cabin. We did get to encounter a bear on lower level in back yard. Which made the stay awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2023
We appreciate the feedback! We hope that you all will come to stay with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corey T.

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

Great Cabin

Great cabin. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sean D.

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

Broken jacuzzi burnt out light bulbs and alot if other things broken

Probably not
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Marissa H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long weekend

Overall our stay was good. The location was nice and the linens were clean, however the only thing I had to rate low was the actual cleanliness of the cabin as a whole. I’m not sure whoever they are using to clean did a thorough job.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Joanne M.

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

Great view

Beautiful views! Nice layout and Comfy beds. Not as large as it looked online but perfect for our familyof four. The kitchen could use some oven mitts and hand towels. Also, make sure to bring a hair dryer!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samella T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gatlinburg

It was good. We enjoyed the cabin and the beautiful view. The price was not bad especially for a last minute booking. The roads going to the cabin is very dangerous.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

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