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Stay in a Vintage Gatlinburg Motel! Now Pet Friendly!

Holiday home with kitchen, 10-minute walk to Anakeesta

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Place, Anakeesta
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Gatlinburg Convention Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪82 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Play Room

1 Double Futon

Play Room

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Stay in a Vintage Gatlinburg Motel! Now Pet Friendly!

The Fox Den is a 2 bedroom 2 bath Vintage Motel apartment. It was originally the owners house of the Fox Motel built in 1950s by our Grandparents that we have redone and converted to a nightly rental. An amazing location with less than a 1/4 mile walk to downtown Gatlinburg shops and restaurants with a Trolley stop in front of the building. Watch the Gatlinburg parades for Christmas and July 4th from the patio at the front of our plaza! The building was designed by Hubert Bebb (a student of Frank Lloyd Wright) and is one of the few remaining vintage motels in Gatlinburg. It has been remodeled for your comfort while keeping as much original as possible to give you the experience of 'Olde Gatlinburg Charm'. Decorated with a vintage/boho/eclectic theme, local arts and crafts, and rustic touches make this a unique rental. Fox (of Cherokee origin) was our Grandparent's last name and we've kept their legacy of hospitality intact by continuing to welcome guests to our place of happy memories!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

About the area

Gatlinburg

Located in Gatlinburg, this holiday home is in the city centre. 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 Gatlinburg Space Needle are not to be missed.
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Gatlinburg, TN

What's nearby

  • Anakeesta - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Gatlinburg Space Needle - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cliff Top Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ole Red - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tennessee Cider Company - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pancake Pantry - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay in a Vintage Gatlinburg Motel! Now Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Stay in a Vintage Gatlinburg Motel! Now Pet Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay in a Vintage Gatlinburg Motel! Now Pet Friendly!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stay in a Vintage Gatlinburg Motel! Now Pet Friendly! located?

Located in the heart of Gatlinburg, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Historic Ogle Log Cabin and Anakeesta. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Gatlinburg SkyPark are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 135 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

Great place for Dollywood

We used it for a place to stay to visit Dollywood. Its a short drive and a great area to walk and see the sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie O.

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

Great location

It was a very great location, close to everything. It was perfect for what a family of 5 and a dog needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

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

Gatlinburg

Wonderful location and great accommodations
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

valerie b.

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

Affordable stay near downtown Gatlinburg.

Have stayed here a couple times. Great communi ation with the owner. Nice place to stay with a multigenerational family.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B., Hampton Cove, AL

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

Great stay

Nice stay, comfortable, nice location, friendly and helpful owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property owner was very efficient and the place was CLEAN. Trolley stop was right outside. It had everything we needed. Loved this place. And loved the diary
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany C.

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

Family getaway in the mountains

Fox Place is a quaint cottage. It is spacious enough for a family of 5 to find a quiet corner and allowed us to come together for meals. Walking distance to all things Gatlinburg.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel B.

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

Great location

This was a great place to stay, on the strip but quite. Easy walk to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S., Lansing

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

Great place to stay in Gatlinburg

We greatly enjoyed are stay. Perfect location. Very dog friendly. We definitely plan on staying here again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad W.

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

Great Place

This is a great place if you have a group of six or fewer people. It is in a good location and is a good value.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ree B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at the Fox Place! Perfect location, lots of space for us, kids and dogs. So nice to catch the trolley right outside, head nearby to explore downtown Gatlinburg then come home and make dinner in the kitchen. Loved it! I would suggest, however, that the owner get rid of the rugs. There was a slight scent of dog when we came in so I rolled up the rugs and didn’t use them. I know how dogs like to scent when they smell other dogs so I’m guessing that had happened at some point. No biggie. Overall a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penney M.

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

Loved the property

We loved the property. It was very clean and fit our needs perfectly.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Awesome place to stay for the weekend in Gatlinburg

Great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katrina K.

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

Comfortable Stay close to everything.

We enjoyed our stay in the vintage motel. It was walking distance to everything. Very comfortable and well stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

The best getaway in Gatlinburg

We loved the place! Our kids loved it so much! They didnt want to leave! It was so comfortable and so close to downtown Gatlinburg! We are already planning our next stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hailey S.

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

Great Stay!

Loved the property. Just outside Main Street Gatlinburg! Just far enough away from all the crazy but close enough to walk to everything so no paying for parking!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

kevin w.

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

Great location

Very convenient to downtown. Walked there every night. The place was clean communication excellent. Thanks for letting us stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marge G.

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

Gatlinburg Retro

Great Retro property. Layout is very unique and quaint. Clean. Perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

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

Gatlinburg Cottage

Cute little cottage, walking distance to down town. Full kitchen, bathv& 1/2. Little noise from road but not bad, we were there over Labor day weekend & it was busy! Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari B., Mooresville,NC

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

Fall get away

Cute little house!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris and Kim H.

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

Great location and super comfortable!

My husband and I had a great time staying at the Fox. We were able to easily walk to all the restaurants and shops which we LOVED! We indulged in great food and then walked it off! The beds were very comfortable and communication with the host was 10/10! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jody M.

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

Great Fur baby stay

This was such a wonderful place for the fur babies to stay, had a couple nice clean grassy areas for potty breaks, lots of room for a larger family if needed, it was a close walk to the strip and an easy drive to the craft village - overall great place to stay. Communication with manager was fast, courteous and professional.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roben W., Chickamauga

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

Quick trip with grandson.

The home is a wonderful piece of history, charming and cute. Close to everything, quite and utterly gorgeous. Communication with the owner Scott was so nice and helpful. My family and I will be back. You will not be disappointed if you stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Michael R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Pleasant Stay

Nice place to stay close to the strip, plenty of parking. Dog friendly. Odd layout of rooms, shelfs in bathroom could have been a little cleaner. A light over the stove could be a plus. Also a small washer and dryer would be beneficial for a longer stay. Overall though a nice place.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

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

Great location

This property was PERFECT for a weekend on the Arts and Craft loop. It was so easy to go back and forth. Owners were great with info and directions. Master bed was very comfortable and water pressure was very good. The house is a little dark and could use a few more lamps, especially in the bedrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Scott Smith

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We (Robin, April, Scott and Rodney) are the grandchildren of Amos and Murrell Reagan Fox, the original owners of the Fox Motel. Our Grandmother Murrell Reagan Fox is a direct descendant of Martha Jane Huskey Ogle, the original founder of White Oak Flats (Gatlinburg). We inherited part of the property from our mothers (Kathy Daniels and Libby Smith) and purchased the remainder from our Aunt Frances Shambaugh. Frances is well known in Gatlinburg Craft Community for her weaving. We have so many wonderful memories of Gatlinburg and Fox Motel growing up and are so excited to be able to share this special property!

Why they chose this property

It was originally the owners house of the Fox Motel built in 1950s by our Grandparents that we have redone and converted to a nightly rental. The building was designed by Hubert Bebb (a student of Frank Lloyd Wright) and is one of the few remaining vintage motels in Gatlinburg. It has been remodeled for your comfort while keeping as much original as possible to give you the experience of 'Olde Gatlinburg Charm'. Decorated with a vintage/boho/eclectic theme, local arts and crafts, and rustic touches make this a unique rental. Fox (of Cherokee origin) was our Grandparent's last name and we've kept their legacy of hospitality intact by continuing to welcome guests to our place of happy memories!

What makes this property unique

An amazing location with less than a 1/4 mile walk to downtown Gatlinburg shops and restaurants with a Trolley stop in front of the building. Watch the Gatlinburg parades for Christmas and July 4th from the patio at the front of our plaza!

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