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Hickory Ridge by AvantStay | Incredible Private Elevated Cabin | Sleeps 20!

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Welcome to Hickory Ridge!
Smoky Mountain living.
1 of 2 hot tubs!
Come on in.
Living room.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms8+ bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Place, Gatlinburg SkyPark
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Gatlinburg Convention Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed

Bedroom 8

2 Queen Beds

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

8 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Ensuite Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Ensuite Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Ensuite Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Ensuite Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Ensuite Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Ensuite Bathroom 6

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Ensuite Bathroom 7

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Ensuite Bathroom 8

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Half bathroom 1

Toilet

Half bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Dining area

About this property

Hickory Ridge by AvantStay | Incredible Private Elevated Cabin | Sleeps 20!

Welcome to Hickory Ridge, an AvantStay home!

Hidden amongst the pine trees, this rustic yet elevated retreat is the perfect place to get away for a while. Surrounded by nature with scenic views from every corner, this large, cabin-style property invites you and your favorite people to embark on an epic trip to the mountains. With 8 bedrooms, 3 large balconies, a hot tub, and a pool table, your group will have plenty of space to spread out and plenty of entertainment to create lasting memories. We can also have s’mores ready for when you arrive!

Nearby Attractions: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee Jed’s (American), Mountain Moonshine Tastings, Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, Sugarlands Distilling Company, Ole Smoky Distilleries, Bent Creek Golf Course, Pancake Pantry, Hofbrauhaus Restaurant, Cade’s Cove (75 min drive).

If you love spending time in nature, staying active, and celebrating wildlife like us, a trip to Gatlinburg in the Smoky Mountains is a special treat. Located along the Tennessee/North Carolina border and home to the country's most visited national park, the Smokies provide over 800 miles of hiking trails, rivers, waterfalls, and a good chance at a black bear sighting. Over 200 million years old, the ancient mountains allow visitors the unique opportunity to connect with one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world and walk among century-old trees. Talk about a step back in time!

Experience the Smoky Mountains, AvantStay style.

AvantStay provides a personalized hospitality experience to elevate your stay. With our Concierge Service, guests have access to our tech-enabled services like fridge stocking, private chefs, massages, transportation, special occasion celebrations, baby gear rentals, ski gear, beach gear, and more. For anything you need, we’re at your fingertips!

Home Truths:
- This home allows pets for a fee. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval there is a fine of $500 per pet.
- The wood-burning fireplace is located in the main floor living room.
- All bedrooms have electric fireplaces.
- Please note our occupancy includes an additional two beyond bed count. Trifold floor mattresses and additional linens can be provided upon request.

Parking Details:
Driveway parking for 6–8 vehicles, depending on size.

This home comes with a pack n' play travel crib available. A high chair can be provided upon request with at least 24hrs advanced notice. Just ask and we are happy to accommodate you and your little ones!

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The room configuration is as follows:

Primary Bedroom / King bed with En-suite
Bedroom 2 / King bed with En-suite
Bedroom 3 / King bed with En-suite
Bedroom 4 / King bed with En-suite
Bedroom 5 / King bed with En-suite
Bedroom 6 / King bed with En-suite
Bedroom 7 / King bed with En-suite
Bedroom 8 / Two queen beds with En-suite
+ 2 twin size tri-fold sleeping mats

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This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs.

As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation.

Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees.

There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions.

As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards.

IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 30 days require a security deposit.

We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

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

Pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2345538vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Gatlinburg

Located in Gatlinburg, this cabin is in the city centre and in the mountains. Titanic Museum and Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. Gatlinburg SkyPark and Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park are not to be missed. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
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Gatlinburg, TN

What's nearby

  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gatlinburg Space Needle - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Anakeesta - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Puckers Sports Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tennessee Cider Company - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Pancake Pantry - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hickory Ridge by AvantStay | Incredible Private Elevated Cabin | Sleeps 20! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hickory Ridge by AvantStay | Incredible Private Elevated Cabin | Sleeps 20!?

As of 17 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hickory Ridge by AvantStay | Incredible Private Elevated Cabin | Sleeps 20! on 18 Aug 2026 start from AU$1,159, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hickory Ridge by AvantStay | Incredible Private Elevated Cabin | Sleeps 20!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hickory Ridge by AvantStay | Incredible Private Elevated Cabin | Sleeps 20!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hickory Ridge by AvantStay | Incredible Private Elevated Cabin | Sleeps 20!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hickory Ridge by AvantStay | Incredible Private Elevated Cabin | Sleeps 20! located?

Located in the heart of Gatlinburg, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Traffic Light #5, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2026
Thank you for the kind review! We're so glad you had a great stay with us. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ezekiel

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2026
Thank you! We’re glad you enjoyed the location!
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view from this cabin is not mentioned enough in the listing so we were so surprised when we arrived! The cabin overlooks downtown Gatlinburg and at night it’s extra beautiful! We loved the layout of this cabin. There are rooms that are far away from the gathering areas which masters them extra quiet. The wood burning fire place was a big plus. We had a fire going every evening. This was definitely one of our top 5 cabins for the yearly group trip we’ve been taking since 2001!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2026
What an incredible compliment — top 5 since 2001 is hard to beat! We’re truly honored to be part of your long-standing annual tradition. We love that the view was such a wonderful surprise. Overlooking downtown Gatlinburg — especially when it lights up at night — really is something special. It’s also great to hear the layout worked so well for your group, giving everyone space to gather *and* quiet spots to retreat to. And a wood-burning fireplace going every evening sounds like the perfect cabin experience. We’d be thrilled to welcome your group back for another memorable year in the Smokies!
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelly G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well laid out
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2025
Thank you! We’re glad you appreciated the layout and found the space comfortable.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our family vacation was superb while staying here. Beautiful place that has everything you need. Would recommend to anyone who wants a fine place to stay while vacationing in Gatlinburg.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Family Reunion

Insanely spacious property providing privacy for all your guests. Location is spot on, just a stones throw from downtown. The AvantStay team is fabulous providing white glove support.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2025
Thanks so much, Christopher! We're glad you enjoyed the spacious layout and that the location worked well for your stay. We truly appreciate the kind words about our team—it means a lot. We'd love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was great for a large family. Everyone had their own bedroom and bathroomThe house could use a little updatingWe had a few issues with the coffee maker and grill, but when I contacted the host they responded and corrected any issues immediately.Would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2025
Thanks, Patricia! We're glad the home worked well for your family and that everyone had their own space. Appreciate you noting the quick response from our team — and your feedback on the updates is noted. Thanks again for the recommendation!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrian H.

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

awesome cabin

Very nice and unique place
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a wonderful review! Come back soon, Adrian!
Verified

8/10 Good

Debbie M.

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

Beautiful cabin

Love the cabin beautiful location very clean had a few bumps in the road miles the property manager was great we would like to stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
We truly appreciate your valuable feedback and we'll improve more in the future. Thank you for being great guests and taking such good care of our property and we would love to have you back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua B.

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

Had a blast

We enjoyed being out and away
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Joshua, thank you for taking the time to review, we greatly appreciate it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sharon G.

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

Perfect location!

The location of this house was perfect for the various activities that all family members wanted to participate in! Private bathrooms for each bedroom was definitely a plus as well as balcony doors from each room to view Gatlinburg!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley Dawn V.

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

Excellent Stay!

Property had everything we needed, convenience to everything and a beautiful view! We enjoyed our stay with our family for Christmas. There was plenty of room to gather together or have space apart.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
We'd love to host you again, Ashley! Glad you enjoyed your stay and the convenient location! Thanks for your review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

La Tonya C.

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

Wonderful and nice property

Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Happy you enjoyed the stay and views!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally T.

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

Excellent house

Great customer service by Avantstay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Thank you for the great review, Sally! We truly do appreciate your feedback as we are always looking for a way to improve our guest experience.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Thanksgiving get away

Great location, amazing views of the mountains and Gatlinburg. Very clean house. Well stocked with all of the items you would need in the kitchen. Defiantly be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2024
Thank you for your fantastic review, Tish! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our great location, stunning mountain and Gatlinburg views, and clean house. It's wonderful that you found the kitchen well-stocked with everything you needed. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassie K.

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

Destination wedding

My (now) husband and I brought our immediate families here for a week and we got married on a mountain look out near by! It was the perfect house and the perfect week. This property helped us make memories for a life time.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul K.

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

Family Weekend

Wonderful views from the decks. Plenty of room for several people. Great dining table for up to 14 people. Very private and quiet. Plenty of games to play downstairs for the kids. Had a great stay. Would recommend to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
We truly appreciate your valuable feedback and we'll improve more in the future. Thank you for being great guests and taking such good care of our property and we would love to have you back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

maria r.

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

Great family vacation

Absolutely loved this home. The concierge service was a great addition. We would absolutely stay here again. We have stayed in other homes that did not live up to the online expectations. This home was wonderful in every way! No home is perfect, but I was very happy with the upkeep in general and the amenities provided.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback and we're happy to hear all the details and amenities made your stay great, Maria! We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marlene J.

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

Amazing

We stayed at this property with 4 other couples. Every bedroom, except 1, had a king size bed which was important to our group. Also, every bedroom had its own bathroom and fireplace. I would definitely stay here again. Hope to bring my whole family someday, as it is kid friendly. My grandkids would love the game room. Great view of Gaitlynburg.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Hello, Marlene! Thank you for the great review! We’re so happy you loved your stay, and we’d love to continue providing a great experience to awesome guests like you. Thanks again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina D.

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

Annual May Gatlinburg trip

This house is huge. It is perfect for big families. Parking is only for 4 vehicles. The dryer went during our stay and they had a new one installed the very next day. They were very attentive and addressed any issue right away. It is very close to Gatlinburg. Definitely will stay again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2023
Thanks for the kind words! We are so thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our property. We hope to have you all back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry S.

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

Annual Family Gathering

We had a great stay with 7 families, parking was a little tight but location was great. The cabin layout was great. We did have a surprise as we were unloading, a bear showed up and was sniffing the back seat of P/U truck but luckily we were able to get him to move on. He came back the next morning and crossed teh street to scale the mountain. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a large cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Feb 2024
Thank you for your review, Jerry! We're delighted you had a great stay with us and enjoyed the cabin layout and location. While encountering a bear might have been unexpected, we're relieved to hear that everyone stayed safe . We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified

8/10 Good

Prakash P.

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

Really Gem place in Gatlinburg.

This Cain is amazingly situated right in downtown Gatlinburg overlooking some of the best view of mountains and city. Cabin is very spacious, well laid out and stocked well with all the essentials. Only reason I want to give 4.75 stars because the kitchen and bathrooms cabinet are little dated and needs some TLC or replacement. AvantStay staff and property manager Josh was so helpful and responsive for any issue. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Hi, Prakash! Thank you for taking the time to review. We're glad to hear you and your family had a great time overall. Rest assured, we'll take all your comments into consideration and we'll do our best to provide even better service for the next time. We look forward to hosting you again.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Tracey W.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Filthy Environment

I would like to speak to someone about this experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Hi Tracey, We're sorry to hear about your experience at our home and we'd love to gain more insight into your stay. We'll be in contact soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine G.

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

Annual Family Vacation

Our family had the best time during our stay at this house. It was large enough to accommodate our whole group and everyone had their own bathroom! A huge plus. We loved seeing black bears on many afternoons and evenings. The concierge service was excellent. Any request was taken care of promptly and very easy to reach. Location was the best! At first we thought the 5 minute drive up the mountain was insane with the narrow winding road but after a few times up and down it was no problem. The house was fully stocked with lots of towels and kitchen accessories. So much to do in the area. We highly recommend this house!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Thank you for the kind words, Elaine! We’re so happy your stay surpassed your expectations. Would you mind sharing with your family and friends who are due for a vacay? We’d love to continue providing a great experience to awesome customers like you. Thanks again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline K.

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

Living in Luxury

Our one week stay at Hickory Ridge lived up to our high expectations. The large cabin accommodated our group of family and friends very comfortably. The views of Gatlinburg were wonderful, could even hear the music from the porches (although it did not disturb with the doors closed). We were close enough to the town to get there quickly but also enough distance to be away from the hustle of the crowd that busy holiday week. The few small issues we had were resolved quickly with friendly communication from a team of helpful Avant staff. Overall, I’d highly recommend this lovely location, especially for those with a large group. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr 2025
Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Jacqueline! We're so happy to hear that Hickory Ridge met your expectations and provided a perfect setting for your group. It’s great that the location offered both peace and proximity to Gatlinburg’s attractions. We’re glad the Avant team could assist you and make your stay as smooth as possible. We'd love to welcome you back for another visit in the future!

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At AvantStay, we pride ourselves on our guest experience. We do the trip planning - so you can spend more time on vacation. With 24/7 customer support, a dedicated concierge, and tech-enabled touchpoints from the moment you book to an easy and seamless check-out, we make your experience as carefree as you could possibly want it to be. AvantStay features 500 homes in 30+ destinations and is growing quickly. For any questions about your next trip, please don't hesitate to reach out directly and we'd be more than happy to help your vacation come true.

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