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Cozy Cottage - Minutes from Attractions!

Family-friendly cottage in Sevierville with a water park

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Welcome to The Tarwater House!
Terrace/patio
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Fully Stocked Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 692.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Wilderness at the Smokies
  • Place, Sevierville Convention Center
  • Place, Soaky Mountain Waterpark
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Cottage - Minutes from Attractions!

Welcome to The Tarwater House! This cozy little cottage was built in 1946 by my grandparents and totally remodeled in 2013. It boasts lots of character and amenities for your convenience. Master bedroom has a king bed, second bedroom has a queen bed and the third bedroom has two twin beds. All of the bedrooms are equipped with smaller TV’s and DVD players. The Living room is equipped with a Smart HDTV and wireless internet is provided for your stay. All TV's have ROKU's and we have Spectrum Apps - please click on the Spectrum App to stream cable TV. If you would like to watch Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc. login to your account, but make sure to logout before your departure.
The kitchen is fully equipped - stainless steel appliances, all dishes, cookware, crockpot, etc., are provided. An outdoor charcoal grill is also provided for your use. We have a large field that you are welcome to use for croquet, volleyball, bean bag toss, horse shoes, etc. There is an outdoor firepit with Adirondack chairs and you are welcome to to enjoy the Wicker deck furniture as well! This little cottage has everything you need and much, much more. Minutes from attractions and The Great Smoky Mountains.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 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
Gather used towels
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.
Please do not use glitter inside our cottage. If glitter is found, we will retain half of your deposit for extra cleaning.
Absolutely NO smoking allowed. Your Security Deposit will be kept if evidence of smoking. If outside, dispose cig butts properly, not on the ground.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sevierville

Located in Sevierville, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Titanic Museum and Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Show are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wilderness at the Smokies and Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Soaky Mountain Waterpark and Dollywood. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Sevierville, TN

What's nearby

  • Wilderness at the Smokies - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Wild WaterDome - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Sevierville Convention Center - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Soaky Mountain Waterpark - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Tanger Outlets - 8 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Cottage - Minutes from Attractions! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Cottage - Minutes from Attractions!?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Cottage - Minutes from Attractions!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Cozy Cottage - Minutes from Attractions! located?

This family-friendly Sevierville cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Dolly Parton Statue, Wilderness at the Smokies and Soaky Mountain Waterpark. Wild WaterDome and Sevierville Convention Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 256 out of 265 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 265 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 265 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 265 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 265 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Britney C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was great for our stay, big yard for the kids to run around, nice bedrooms, very home feeling.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy beautiful home! This is by far the cleaniest place I've ever stayed in.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were planning to camp all week but were rained out. I sent a message to owner late in the evening to see if there was room to park our tiny camper. She responded immediately and we moved our stuff the next day. The location is great. The house was spotless and equipped like a home. You can feel that this place has been well loved. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob T.

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

Loved it

Great cozy house. Felt a lot like home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny S.

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

Quiet perfect location

Very nice clean house. Perfect location for any events. We were here for Ponies in the Smokies but it is close to all the entertainment without the noise at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda Z.

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

Very nice and clean cottage. I would definitely stay there again.

Very nice and quiet little neighborhood
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Nice little home minutes from attractions.

Super nice and cozy home just minutes drive from many restaurants and attractions. Very easy check in and out process. Would definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Calvin D.

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

Tennessee get-away

Stayed here last year and really enjoyed it so couldn't wait to be able to come here again this year. For us it's really just a nice comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leeann W.

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

Great Family house

We had the best time at this home. Feels like a home away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candice G.

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

Summer Stay

Our family stayed as an end of the summer trip. The property was very clean and nice and was a great way to end the summer for our teens. We will be staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johanna B., Sadieville

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

Awesome...nicely decorated, must comfy beds, kitchen has everything you need, convenient location!

Leah was very prompt to respond to any questions.....impressive story about your grandparents home
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bridget B.

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

Perfect vacation house

Property was exactly as described. Everything needed was provided. Kitchen very well stocked...an important detail for someone with multiple dietary restrictions due to illness and chemo. House and furnishings are extremely comfortable. LOVE the door lock--no key to keep up with, no wrestling with a realtors' box. Felt very safe and secure throughout the stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard A.

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

History in the hills

Lovely property spotlessly clean and just as advertised. Easy to get to any attractions yet far enough from the hustle bustle would definitely visit again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Victoria J.

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

What a gem

I had such an amazing time with my family here. The house and the property, plus the location was perfect. There was so much room for outside family activities and it's in a safe location. The house was decorated for us which was so thoughtful! I would stay here again and highly recommend! 10/10! Thanks for letting us stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry T.

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

Visiting family

The property was clean, comfortable and relaxing. It was well stocked. We did a lot of cooking while we wrer there and the kitchen had just about everything we needed. Loved it!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vonya G., Floyds Knobs, IN

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

Love this place!

This is the 3rd time we have stayed here and we just love it! Conveniently located to shopping/restaurants and beautiful views. It is always well stocked with items you need. Host was easy to communicate with and very helpful. We plan to return in June!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney L.

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

Perfect stay

Pictures dont do this place justice. We were very pleased with our stay and will be rebooking in the future. We were unable to make it on our first day and the owner reached out to check on us to make sure everything was ok. Overall great experience
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig T.

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

Perfect size for my family and very close to everything

This little house was a perfect fit for me and my kids. Property was very clean and right off the beaten path. Very satisfied and this location will become one of my first looks when we return to the area. Thank you!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deanna W.

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

Much Needed Retail Therapy!

Absolutely loved the house. Leah has done an amazing job refurbishing this home. Very well stocked with the incidentals we all tend to forget! Highly recommend and will be going back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shanna C.

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

Perfect

This cute house was just as pictured besides an updated couch. We definitely felt “at home”. It was minutes away from downtown pigeon forge but far enough away to have a quiet relaxing evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verna L.

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

Great location rental

The home was very cozy . The location was great it was within 30 minutes to everything we wanted to see and do. The renting process was easy. I didn’t have any issues but the one question I had I got a quick response. I do recommend this property and I would rent it again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

ronnae k.

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

Thx

My experience was great I work and go to school full time so this nice cozy home is what I need to rest and have fun
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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

Great Get-A-Way

Went to Sevierville to visit Dollywood, and Gatlinberg. We rented this cottage to get away from the hotels, with the hope of being still right there without dealing with the traffic. We were not disappointed, it felt as if we were staying at our home, or maybe a friend or Aunt’s home. It was very familiar, yet still away. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany B.

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

Adorable

This is our second time at Tarwater Cottage and we absolutely love it!! We stayed in the hottest part of summer last time and this was a nice, cool spot, even in the heat of the day. It has all the amenities you need. The entry is easy. The contact with the host is easy. It’s super clean and the beds are comfy. The porch is an amazing place to hangout in the morning and evening. There are birds, rabbits and squirrels to watch. The proximity to Sevierville is so nice but you’re not trapped in all the traffic just to get to it. There are plenty of TVs for the whole group. It’s so peaceful and after a long day of traveling around, it’s incredibly relaxing. HIGHLY recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely fantastic property. The house was a wonderful layout, great kitchen that was easy to use and had everything we needed for quick meals. The rooms were comfortable and exactly what we needed. The huge flat back yard was perfect for a game of soccer and wiffleball. Highly recommend the property for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by Leah Wicker

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This cottage was built in 1946 by my Grandparents - Estle & Velma Tarwater. My grandmother's family lived in Elkmont & Tremont before The Great Smoky Mountain National Park was established. My mother and her sister grew up in this house. Although both have moved away from Sevierville they decided to keep the homeplace for the family - a home away from home. We hope you enjoy your stay!!

Why they chose this property

My brother, cousin and I spent two weeks every summer with our grandparents at this cute little cottage! We have wonderful memories here and hope you make memories for your family as well.

What makes this property unique

This cottage is nestled in a small, quiet area - away from most of the noise. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy the peaceful mornings. We are located 7 miles from Pigeon Forge.

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