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The Cataloochee Tiny Home on the Pigeon River

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Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Cosby, TN
  • Hen Wallow Falls
  • Cosby Picnic Area
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Dollywood
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

About this property

The Cataloochee Tiny Home on the Pigeon River

Perched above the Pigeon River to show off the view this 10x34 Tiny Home with additional loft space has all the conveniences of a conventional home. The real attraction though is the outdoor wilderness location because you will be surrounded by the Cherokee National Forest and just a stone's throw away from Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
This location is just 55 minutes from both Asheville and Knoxville. Dollywood, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg are all about 40 minutes away. We're outside the urban hustle and bustle and are situated in the Pigeon River Gorge area. This area is famous for whitewater rafting. You can hike 2 trails without leaving the property. One of the trails is "Buzzards Roost" listed on the all trails app.
Please note we have river access so that you can fish, watch rafters, or relax by the water and enjoy the sounds. To access our river area, there is a separate parking area by the trailhead, with a walk way to the river.
We are situated between 2 interstate exits making the trip to your cabin easy in night or day and summer or winter. We supply all you will need including free firewood. The only thing you need to bring is your sense of adventure. If this is unavailable please see our other listing, The Leconte.

Property manager

Leslie Graves Karl Graves
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Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets 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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Newport

Newport is home to this cabin. Wildwater Adventures and Bootleggers Distillery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit USA Raft and Kiwanis Park.
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Cosby, TN

What's nearby

  • USA Raft - 6 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 13 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Cosby Picnic Area - 15 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Forbidden Caverns - 32 min drive - 41.2 km
  • Dollywood - 58 min drive - 71.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Janice's Diner - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Woodshed - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Carver Applehouse Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Doc's 321 Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Bootleggers - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cataloochee Tiny Home on the Pigeon River pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cataloochee Tiny Home on the Pigeon River?

As of 2 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cataloochee Tiny Home on the Pigeon River on 2 Sept 2025 start from AU$285.65, 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.

What time is check-in at The Cataloochee Tiny Home on the Pigeon River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cataloochee Tiny Home on the Pigeon River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Cataloochee Tiny Home on the Pigeon River located?

Situated in Newport, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Pigeon River and Brown Island. Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Smith Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to stay when wanting to raft, hike, and enjoy the outdoors. The tiny house was cute, clean and comfortable and we could watch the raft trips float by from our front patio. We would definitely stay there again if back in the area!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alix B.

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

Wonderful

We had a great time staying here ! Very great location and lovely place
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful little spot. The tiny home is the perfect amount of space and the location could not be better. The river is across the street and the park is only a 15 minute drive. The hosts are very kind and communicative. 10 out of 10 would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michaela M.

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

Quiet and Serene

I stayed for 1 night and it was a blissful, beautiful atmosphere, perfect accommodations, and a great view! I highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex M.

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

Had a good time with my partner, she really loved the tiny home

Thank you for the stay:)
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael G.

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

Great place to stay

We had a great time. It was very clean and the host told us about a hiking trail that was on the property. We enjoyed a fire in the evening and had a very relaxing time. I recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristie I.

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

Absolutely Perfect Rental!!!

This tiny house may have been my favorite VRBO rental ever! The location was fantastic with great views of the river. The house was clean and comfortable. The owners thought of every little detail for convenience. There was plenty of space for me and my 22-year-old son to hang out. I would 100% recommend and I’m going to try to plan another trip here this summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia L.

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

Meeting AT hiker

Great meet-up location for hubby hiking the AT coming out of the Smokies.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location. Very spacious
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

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

Family friendly stay

We thought this place was adorable and just right for our family. Its close to the main freeway so an easy stop for a road trip. Our kids loved the loft and said it was the best part of our vacation. Very accommodating hosts!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Whitewater Outpost

If you love the taste of adventure and the great outdoors, this is your next trip! This mobile home offers a great location for Appalachian and Smokies hiking, whitewater rafting, zip lining, and isn’t all too far from Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. While we were out of the house for the majority of the trip, it was truly the building block for new memories, new (and old) laughs, and a place to come together for quality time. It was very well kept and served all of our needs. The only thing to be mindful of is if there are any accessibility needs for groups of 3 plus - the loft can be a little difficult to maneuver in, for those who may have challenges with bending over.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dani W.

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

Tiny Home Stay

We stopped here one night on our way to SC and truly this property is adorable and super functional to be a tiny home. It was clean and easily accessible and was perfect for us for one night! The view was also beautiful in the morning! The host also was so kind and communicated with us clearly!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee R.

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

Adorable, clean and open!

The bathroom is surprisingly large even for a 6'4" guest to comfortably shower. The loft is adorable and cozy. There is no dining space inside but with all the seating provided we popped up a little fold out table I brought for a nice dinner inside during a bad storm since we couldn't use the great picnic table outside.Very well kept unit and property. I misinterpreted the picture of the picnic table and river as being level. To access the water you actually have to walk down the road a little ways because most of it is too steep and covered in brush. The dam lets out (maybe seasonal?) late afternoon for 100s of white water rafting boats to come down so be aware that the sweet babling sections and rock island turn into flooded rapids quickly. Only big wish was that there was a skillet in the home. The stove top is one burner and one warmer, there were 3 good quality pots but no pans. I love outdoor cooking and there is a nice grill with provided propane outside and a campfire area. The fact that it stormed almost the whole time we were there is probably the only reason not having a pan was even relevant. I would definitely stay here again especially if I could get friends/family to stay in the neighboring units. It would be great for multiple families to have the kids run around together in the yard. We had TONS of fireflies during our stay. The unit is professionally cleaned and we were able to get into it almost an hour before check-in time since it was ready.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

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

Fantastic for Family Connecting

We stayed as a family of 4, and we really enjoyed the home, the accessories, and the location.The blue house has an upstairs loft, but we didn't realize it would be crawl on your knees height. Our son is fairly tall, and he opted to sleep on the couch because he was concerned about hitting his head. That said, daughter slept up there and both mom and dad went up andndown without problem. The stairs are a very large height, but if you pay attention you should be fine.The kitchen area has great supplies. We travel with a few things since my husband is a chef / sommelier, but there were some nice utensils (kitchen knife) and thoughtful details on the pots/pans and coffee area. There is a 2-eye cooktop, a microwave, and Keurig coffee statin inside. There's a propane grill outside, but you'll need to use the lighter in the house because the ignition doesn't seem to work. On the porch, there's a picnic table for outdoor dining with a beautiful view of the river. There is also a fire pit (that we didn’t use) with two chairs to relax. To the side, there's a nice campfire area (we didn’t use this either).Behind the house and directly up the hill is a rather strenuous hike to Buzzard's Roost (seriously, 3 miles one way that gains 1300 feet). You can walk from the house, or you can drive down to park on the road and access the Stone Mountain Trailhead there. This is a great spot, and we do plan to return in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

First experience in tiny house

Clean house, great view of the river. Fun experience staying in a tiny home! Easy access to river as well. Head's up to anyone that experiences dizziness or vertigo-the house is on a trailer chassis so my wife and I could feel the house slightly rocking as the other (or the kids) moved around, especially in the loft.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Leslie Graves Karl Graves

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Why they chose this property

We choose this area because of the rugged beauty and proximity to the Smoky Mountains, loads of nature, not too far from the big sites and enjoy the quietness of the area.

What makes this property unique

Our property is unique because it backs up to the Cherokee National Forest with endless hiking trails from our property.
Our River Access has a parking area with a walkway directly to the water and small beach area. There are large rocks you can sit on or relax on the beach area to watch nature, rafters, or simply enjoy the water sounds.

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