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Private Mountainside Retreat-3 Min to Town! Fire Table/Game Rm/Bear Visits!

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Whispering Canyon at dusk. Sit out on the decks to enjoy the cool evening air.
A private bubbling hot tub is perfect after hiking or playing all day
From the front door, walk into a warm open living space
Downstairs, the game room can entertain all members of your group.
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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12227.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ober Mountain
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Gatlinburg Convention Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Private Mountainside Retreat-3 Min to Town! Fire Table/Game Rm/Bear Visits!


Whispering Canyon: Your Private Mountainside Retreat!

Seconds from the Parkway. Minutes from the Peaks. Miles from the Ordinary.

Experience the quintessential Smoky Mountain getaway at Whispering Canyon, a sprawling, multi-level log home where modern luxury meets "cabin in the woods" charm. Tucked privately into a lush canyon with no neighbors in sight, you’ll enjoy total seclusion—despite being just a 3-minute drive from the heart of Gatlinburg.

Why Large Families Love Whispering Canyon:

The Ultimate Location: 3 minutes to the Parkway and Ober Mountain; 4 minutes to the National Park entrance (bypass the traffic!).
Triple-Deck Living: Three massive, full-length decks—one for every level—featuring rocking chairs, a propane firepit, and a bubbling hot tub.
Space to Breathe: With three distinct floors, the kids can dominate the lower-level game room while the adults enjoy wine and mountain breezes in the loft.
The Wild Side: We are located on an active bear trail! Watch for local black bears from the safety of the decks for an unforgettable Smoky Mountain memory.

Three Levels of Comfort & Entertainment

The Main Level (Gathering Space):
Step through the front door into an open-concept great room designed for togetherness.
Chef’s Kitchen: Fully stocked and ready for pancake breakfasts or family dinners.
Dining for 10: Plenty of room for everyone to break bread together.
Primary Suite: A King bedroom with a jetted tub, separate shower, and direct access to the main deck and BBQ grill.
The Upper Level (The Quiet Retreat):
Second King Suite: A private sanctuary with its own full bathroom and deck access.
The Loft: A cozy "getaway" spot featuring a Queen sleeper sofa, a board game table, and a reading nook. Perfect for remote work or a quiet afternoon with a book.
The Lower Level (The Ultimate Fun Zone):
This floor is built for the younger (and young at heart) members of your group.
Rec Room: A massive 65” Smart TV, sectional sofa, pool table, and arcade games.
The Bunk Suite: A clever "sleepover" room featuring a twin-over-full bunk and a full-over-full bunk, plus an attached full bathroom.
Relaxation:

Step outside to the lower deck to soak in the private hot tub.
Modern Essentials:

We know convenience is key for large groups. Whispering Canyon includes:
High-Speed Wi-Fi & 6 Smart TVs: Log into your own streaming apps from any room.
Stress-Free Access: Easy, paved roads with no steep mountain drops to navigate.
Starter Kit: We provide coffee pods, paper products, and spa-quality toiletries to get your vacation started the moment you arrive.
Ready to start your Smoky Mountain tradition? Book Whispering Canyon today!

(Note: To protect our local wildlife and your family, we strictly enforce "Bear Smart" rules: keep car doors locked, supervise children outdoors, and use provided bear-proof trash bins.)


No Smoking
No Pets
No Exceptions

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Check In after 4pm Check Out by 10am

Important information

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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 and a deadlock

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 some of the area's popular attractions include Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Gatlinburg SkyPark. Ober Mountain and Anakeesta are not to be missed.
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Gatlinburg, TN

What's nearby

  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ober Mountain - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Puckers Sports Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Crockett's Breakfast Camp - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Smith & Son Corner Kitchen - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Mountainside Retreat-3 Min to Town! Fire Table/Game Rm/Bear Visits! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Private Mountainside Retreat-3 Min to Town! Fire Table/Game Rm/Bear Visits!?

As of 25 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Mountainside Retreat-3 Min to Town! Fire Table/Game Rm/Bear Visits! on 24 Apr 2026 start from AU$437, 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 Private Mountainside Retreat-3 Min to Town! Fire Table/Game Rm/Bear Visits!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Mountainside Retreat-3 Min to Town! Fire Table/Game Rm/Bear Visits!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Mountainside Retreat-3 Min to Town! Fire Table/Game Rm/Bear Visits!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Mountainside Retreat-3 Min to Town! Fire Table/Game Rm/Bear Visits! located?

Located in Chalet Village, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Traffic Light #10 and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 78 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Leigh S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything went great for our kids while they were there. It was their first trip as adults without any parents and they had no issues which made it very nice for us. They loved the cabin and the location was perfect for everything they wanted to do during their stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steve U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great visit and great cabin! The drive to and up the driveway in icy weather makes you want to hunker down and enjoy all the coziness!! Can't beat Gatlinburg at Christmas!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was lovely and very private while still being close to the town and all it offers.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Clay S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, 5 star, would highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maxwell C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, secluded getaway
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie Y.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin, bear trail is active, but cool to have seen.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, close to everything! Cabin was clean and provided a lot of room for everyone.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cabin. Close to town.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Summer D.

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

Perfect mountain house

Great private cabin in the mountains! Had everything we needed during our stay. The owners were even kind enough to send us bear footage from their ring cameras while we were staying there!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect. We had one issue with a TV but that was quickly remedied. We will definitely be back. Thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Trey S.

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

Nice cabin. Great Location

Nice Cabin. Great Location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Samuel A.

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

Fun vacation

We really enjoyed our stay at the cabin and the neighborhood
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jody H.

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

Amazing place close to town

Wonderful cabin, very clean and well stocked. Close to everything but felt far away from everything! Would totally recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paula F.

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

Quiet cabin near town

This is a lovely getaway to enjoy while visiting the Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg, or Pigeon Forge. It is just a short drive into Gatlinburg. This cabin had everything we needed and our family enjoyed our time here. It was very quiet and felt like a hillside retreat. The outdoor decks off of each level were a great place to relax and watch the wildlife!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kristen L.

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

Perfect location

This cabin’s location is ideal, close to the main drag in Gatlinburg but is tucked away in a quiet, private location. No neighbors, no noise. The cabin is large with good sized bedrooms and with 3.5 bathrooms we had plenty of space. The owners were easy to work with. Would stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

CJ V.

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

Family Hiking Experience

First, thanks to Rob and Erin for timely communication and quick responses to all my questions. Second, the property very accurately matches the description offered. Third, location was amazing for our journeys to central parts of GSMNP. Overall, an amazing weekend in which we were truly thankful to have a home away from home after some exhausting (but rewarding) hikes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

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

Enjoyed our stay

We loved staying at the cabin. It was clean and very spacious. We really enjoyed the hot tub and pool table. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tara R.

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

Weekend Getaway

Beautiful property and home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dan J.

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

Beautiful cabin tucked away

Had a wonderful time here. Cabin was clean and well stocked and plenty of space for all the kids. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

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

Awesome

We had a wonderful stay at this property
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Meng L.

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

NICE cabin, also close to everything

We loved our stay. The cabin is very clean and smells great. Tons of rooms. Also very close to all the restaurants in Gatlinburg and to the park.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Trisha O.

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

Perfect family house

My sister and I wanted to find a place that could hold both of our familys comfortably. We had 10 of us here kids ages 11 to 20 and they had so much fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W.

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

Wonderful Trip

The property was very clean & spacious. Great location to center city Gatlinburg while not losing that feel of a secluded mountain cabin. We plan to stay again! Thank you Rob and Erin, great hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Rob and Erin

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We are nature lovers at heart and love the Great Smoky Mountains NP!

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with this cabin as soon as we saw it. It is a true log cabin in a beautiful setting. Our family loves staying here because its the perfect mixture of comfort and space. There really is room for everyone! Also we love how private this cabin is. There are no nearby neighbors so you can immerse yourself in the nature. We love observing the bears that frequently wander our property. And our property backs right up to the National Park!

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