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The Banty Rooster - A Couples Getaway in the Mountains of East Tennessee

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Del Rio, TN
  • Place, Douglas Lake
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Wilderness at the Smokies
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Place, Dollywood
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

The Banty Rooster - A Couples Getaway in the Mountains of East Tennessee

Forget your worries in this spacious and serene space. Welcome to our slice of heaven in East Tennessee, where you can relax and unplug from your everyday routine. Our 8 acres borders the Cherokee National Forest, which is part of the Great Smoky Mountains, and Long Creek that flows year- round, which empties into the French Broad River 1 mile down the road. There is an abundance of wildlife, scenic drives, mountain views and adventures to be had in our area.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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
Quiet hours 1am to 6am
smoking/vaping permitted outdoors only
all vehicles to remain on driveway and designated parking spaces

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3188254vb
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Del Rio

Located in Del Rio, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Victory Lanes Bowling Center and Smoky Mountain Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Kiwanis Park and USA Raft.
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Del Rio, TN

What's nearby

  • Douglas Lake - 19 min drive - 25.6 km
  • Hot Springs Resort And Spa - 27 min drive - 35.9 km
  • Wilderness at the Smokies - 49 min drive - 72.1 km
  • Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction - 57 min drive - 76.8 km
  • Dollywood - 57 min drive - 76.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Steph & Andy's Pizza Plus - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bobarosa Saloon Del Rio, TN - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mason Poultry - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Fox Den - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Gourmet Hillbillyz - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Banty Rooster - A Couples Getaway in the Mountains of East Tennessee pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Banty Rooster - A Couples Getaway in the Mountains of East Tennessee?

As of 7 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Banty Rooster - A Couples Getaway in the Mountains of East Tennessee on 8 Dec 2026 start from AU$537, 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 The Banty Rooster - A Couples Getaway in the Mountains of East Tennessee?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Banty Rooster - A Couples Getaway in the Mountains of East Tennessee?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Banty Rooster - A Couples Getaway in the Mountains of East Tennessee?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Banty Rooster - A Couples Getaway in the Mountains of East Tennessee located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 1.3 mi (2 km) from French Broad River and within 6 miles (10 km) of Huff Island and Marie Ellison Memorial Library. Susong Island and French Broad Recreation Site are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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. 24 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very accommodating, very nice place, clean, all amenities, great views, easy access and quiet location. We stayed during a very cold weekend and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved spending our Valentines weekend at this nice, cozy cabin! It was perfect for just the two of us. The personalized chalk board, bottle of wine, and chocolates were such a welcoming touch. We loved every second of our time here and look forward to coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was absolutely beautiful, clean and so peaceful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at the Bantu Rooster. The cabin was very cozy and just as advertised. Loved the hot tub!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

crystal b.

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

Wonderful stay

Cabin was very pleasant and clean one of the better ones we have stayed in love the personal touch they give you We will be back on the future
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was perfect exactly what we were looking for nice and clean host was very communicative and left us a nice welcome package with it being our honeymoon. will definitely return highly recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenny B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well kept and taken care of. Exactly what you'd want for a cabin getaway in the smokey mountains!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were awesome. Very friendly and attentive. The cabin couldn't have been more perfect. The hot tub was an amazing finish to each day. Highly highly recommend the banty rooster.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host went above and beyond It was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber F.

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

Beautiful getaway

This place is absolutely stunning. My husband and I had an amazing much needed time here. The hot tub was perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Damaris O.

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

Perfect little cabin

We had such a nice time in this cabin. It was cozy private and over wonderful time spent. The hosts were wonderful and made the experience welcoming! Thank you so much for your hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Whitney M.

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

Cozy getaway

Very cute cozy cabin, enjoyed our stay. Very clean and had everything we needed the treats and flowers just made it a little more special. 🙂
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

amy w.

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

Great getaway

Love this cabin! Great hospitality and communication! The personal touches for our stay were lovely. Was great to unplug and enjoy some much needed relaxation. Also not far from Pigeon Forge and local flea markets! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

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

The Perfect Spot

I can't speak highly enough of the property and the hosts. I had to reschedule my trip twice, and they were so understanding and helpful. After finally getting to enjoy their gorgeous cabin this past weekend, I can honestly say that it's absolutely the best vacation rental I've ever stayed in, hands down. They have thought of EVERYTHING to make this little cabin perfect, and it was so appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan J.

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

Great cabin and location with a beautiful view

Good location close to Gatlinburg pigeon Forge really anything you want to see hot tub was a plus cabin was beautiful. The owner is on premises very friendly. Nice to get to know them very informative all around. Just a great experience. Loved it. Highly recommended to anybody
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mandy H.

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

Beautiful and cozy

My husband and I stayed here for a small weekend getaway. The cabin was so cute and cozy. Very clean and smelled so good. We fell in love with this cabin in a remote location away from almost everything. We finally used the hot tub on our last night and was amazing. Eric and Tammy were such great hosts and communicated so well with us. Only an hour from Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. We loved it and plan to come back again! Thanks so much for your hospitality’
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lesley W

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

Cozy, Quaint, Comfortable, Clean

Exceeded any expectations. We were greeted by a cute "fireplace" that was glowing in the darling main room. A super unexpected surprise awaited me, wishing me a happy 60th birthday. Cozy bed, clean bathroom/laundry facilities. Treats were placed around in clever containers and the dishes were so cute. The Banty Rooster is a special place. The owners make their guests feel special and they really put thought and care into everything. Loved it ;-)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful cozy place! Somebody put a good amount of work to make it and it shows! The sliding doors were pretty neat. The fireplace with the TV. The hot tub with the string lights. The fire pit. They got some nice air fresheners plugged in that keep it smelling warm and welcoming. Plenty of nice places to eat nearby and stores. But away enough to have privacy and peace. And such a big piece of land. Beautiful area the owners have. And the keypad check in is always convenient and nice to have. Would stay in it again! And my girlfriend loved the snacks and welcome sign. It always makes it feel special!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

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

Perfect mountain getaway

First off all we loved that the property was just far enough out to feel like we got away from it all but still had plenty of restaurants and shopping in the nearby town. Didn’t mind the lack of cell service. The WiFi made it to where we could keep up with family back home. The whole purpose of the trip was to unplug and recharge and that’s exactly what we got. Plus the added bonus of a flock of wild turkeys in the backyard every morning while I was having my coffee was cool. Our hosts were quick to help and easy to get in touch with For the very minor problems we ran into.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph H.

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

Anniversary Weekend

Awesome cabin, great host! Super clean and well maintained, online pics don’t do the the property justice. Walked in and there’s flowers for our anniversary and a bucket full of treats. I don’t trust yelp so I messaged the host late at night for food suggestions and I got a message back in less than 10 minutes. Will definitely be back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

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

Perfect getaway

The cabin was very nice. It was the perfect get away. The hot tub was the icing on the cake. Wish we had booked for longer. Only thing I would do is add Wi-Fi just to help with looking for things to go out and do and incase people need to stay in touch with others at home. Since there is little to no service at the cabin. Other than that it couldn’t have been anymore perfect! Would definitely come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Feb 2023
We are currently on the waiting list for starlink and hopefully have it soon. It was a pleasure to have you stay with us. We look forward to having you both come back! Thank you!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristi C.

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

Beautiful, Rustic Cabin

The cabin is very beautiful and smells of fresh wood throughout. All the features of the cabin are very nice to the kitchen, living room, bedroom, shower and bathroom. The hottub and deck are also so nice with lights and a privacy fence. The next door property is close but was never an issue and so we felt alone and safe. A wonderful home away the bustle of it all. Hot Springs was within 30 minutes and so I recommend getting a reservation to soak in the springs and also go to the quaint, delicious restaurants downtowm in Hot Springs. Great vacation! The owners left us treats and a sign that made up feel so welcomed and tons of helpful information on the cabin, A/C unit, wifi, TV, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Mar 2024
Thank you for visiting with us at the Rooster and for such a wonderful review. We hope you are able to come back and visit us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn Y.

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

Unwind and relax

We so enjoyed our stay at the Banty Rooster! With the WiFi we did not miss out on much, but it was so nice to not receive as many calls/texts as normal. My husband and I celebrated our 11th anniversary. Tammy left us wine and flowers for our arrival. The cabin was clean and had everything we needed. We were able to drive into town at Hot Springs, NC for live music at The Big Pillow Brewery and then took at dip at the Hot Springs Resort. We enjoyed breakfast at The Smoky Mountain Diner and Fox Den Restaurant. Also, we had a delicious steak at Fox and Hounds Restaurant. We truly enjoyed the rural and slower pace! We even made it to an estate sale up the road and found a couple of great finds! Thanks again to Eric and Tammy for being such gracious hosts and sharing this treasure with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Deepak S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Check-in/Check-out was very easy.Cabin is very clean and spacious. Large open kitchen and barn doors.Hot tub was excellent.The backdoor to the hot tub was stuck.Despite many efforts by the property manager,it did not open. So we had to use the front doorto access the hot tub, which is a bit inconvenientin the evening hours due to total darkness. Butwatching the night sky from the comfort of the hot tub is priceless.The views around the cabin are not so great. There is acorn field on one side, road in the front, a commercialbuilding on one side and empty lot in the back. Sittingon the chairs outside the cabin under a large tree wasreally nice, and surprisingly there we no bugs or insects.For groceries, convenience store, dining or any activities,you will need to go 12 miles to Newport TN. If you are looking to just lay back, relax and use the hot tub, thisis great. For any other activities, check the maps to findout how far they are located.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Darlene T.

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

Beautiful but not used

I booked this for the weekend of my son’s wedding for them to have privacy and be close to the venue. They called me the morning of the 7th and said they had no heat or hot water. So I contacted the host and they went home to try and get ready for the wedding. My husband had contact with the host but t being that it was the day of the wedding it was quite later when we told our kids that the cabin was ready. They realized that they had left their medication at home so had to go home and just decided to stay there. I contacted the host and explained I thought they would have offered them a free night at a later time but was not offered anything. I know it was miscommunication on both sides and the weather was unseasonably cold, but I had told them for the time I booked it that it was for my son and future daughter in law.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Dec 2024
We received communication from you on the water and heat issue at 8:05 am the morning after check in. We contacted back at 8:30 am to advise we had found the issues. The fire place had been turned off and the heat unit was turned to air condition mode. One hot water line was frozen. It was unusually cold here at 14 degrees that night. We remedied the situations and the cabin was fully functional, as advertised, by noon the same day. Your husband was notified and we were told he would relay the information. We received notice from you at 6:40 pm on the 9th, which was the day after checkout. You advised " Sorry it took so long to get back but the kids. Didn't stay there because they forgot their medicine at home and the wedding went longer than expected. Sorry for all the confusion.". We responded not a problem at all. We hope you had a great time at the wedding. Your daughter in law wrote a nice message in our guest book due to us leaving a nice bottle of wine, fresh roses and a congratulatory message to them for their arrival. We are hard pressed to understand any refund disappointments and the 3 star rating since all issues were fully remedied in a matter of a few hours. We also live directly next door and had let you know at the beginning that if they needed anything at all, just to come by and we would help. We never saw them. We had no idea of any issue until you sent notice and we reacted swiftly as explained above.

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