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Closer To Home - Luxurious Mountain Cabin in the Smokies

Family-friendly cabin with water park and Hot tub

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Closer To Home's view from the hollow
Enjoy the hot tub anytime
Enjoy the view from the upper level deck
View of the Smoky Mountains National Park
Closer To Home - A must see in the Winter

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

Explore the area

View map
  • Place, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
  • Place, Anakeesta
  • Place, Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

Living Room 1

2 Queen Sofa Beds

Living Room 2

2 Queen Sofa Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Closer To Home - Luxurious Mountain Cabin in the Smokies

100% OWNER OPERATED and MANAGED. New to VRBO, 'Closer to Home' is a luxury 4 bedroom 4 bath log cabin located in Black Bears Falls, one of Gatlinburg's premier log home communities, located five minutes from downtown Gatlinburg.

This luxury cabin is the highest elevation of any other 4 BR in Black Bear Falls.

Enjoy the breathtaking, panoramic view of the Great Smoky Mountains from one of two large covered decks. This beautiful log cabin has all the amenities you could wish for on a vacation, including 2 beautiful stone fireplaces and massive windows, while accommodating 16 guests. 'Closer to Home' is equipped with a hot tub, free WiFi, flat screen TV's, DVD player, PlayStation, Wii, as well as boasting a nice patio and 2 grilling stations. You will also enjoy the flat parking area.

Come visit our cabin and be much 'Closer to Home' than ever before.
Look at a live view of Gatlinburg from our deck.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non-compliance of any of these House Rule, will result in forfeiting of your deposit up to removal of the property.
No RVs or campers allowed in Black Bear Falls or on the cabin's parking area.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 24
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gatlinburg

Located in Gatlinburg, this cabin is in the city centre and near theme parks. Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park and Wilderness at the Smokies are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Gatlinburg SkyPark and Gatlinburg Space Needle. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gatlinburg, TN

What's nearby

  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Anakeesta - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 9 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Three Jimmy's Good Time Eatery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Flapjack's Pancake Cabin - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria of Gatlinburg - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Alamo Steakhouse - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Closer To Home - Luxurious Mountain Cabin in the Smokies have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Closer To Home - Luxurious Mountain Cabin in the Smokies pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Closer To Home - Luxurious Mountain Cabin in the Smokies?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Closer To Home - Luxurious Mountain Cabin in the Smokies?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Closer To Home - Luxurious Mountain Cabin in the Smokies located?

This family-friendly Gatlinburg cabin is located in the mountains, 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Chapel at Honeymoon Hills, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. Gatlinburg SkyPark and Gatlinburg Space Needle are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 157 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 157 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 157 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 157 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 157 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The layout of the house was perfect for our group. We had several from ages 18-26. They took over the downstairs and had a great time at the pool table.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

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

Great place with helpful owners.

The property was the perfect size for our group, very clean and the owners were very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheila R.

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

Wonderful

Perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy T.

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

Family

Had a wonderful time
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

100% the best

Anyone going to Gatlinburg must stay at Closer to home. Beautiful cabin at the top of the mountain overlooking Gatlinburg. Close to everything. We have been there 2 times and will go again. The Host is absolutely amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

Carrie Borgini

We enjoyed staying at Closer to Home. The access to downtown is a great plus. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. The only thing that would have been better was if the sleeper sofa was upstairs instead of down. We had a handicapped guest that could not go down the stairs to sleep, but the sofa upstairs was very comfortable. We look forward to staying again.

10/10 Excellent

Sue B., Sanford, NC

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

On top of the mountain

The house was perfectly set up for our group with 2 bedrooms upstairs and 2 bedrooms downstairs with a living area and of course, the pool table. The kids had their own space. It was nice to have bathrooms next to each bedroom. The sunsets were amazing! The location was very convenient to the places we visited. We enjoyed Dollywood and Anakeesta, but don't go during spring break! It was totally crowded with very long wait lines. Communications with the owners were easy and timely. My only recommendation would be to increase the lighting in the kitchen/living area upstairs.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Lori A.

Beautiful Cabin

Our 3 families loved staying in your beautiful cabin. It was very clean and had all the necessities that one would need. The kids enjoyed the pool table and playing the Wii. It was very warm and humid while we were there so we didn't enjoy the hot tub as much as we would have liked but did get in it a couple times. The beds were very comfortable. My husband said we are looking for a mattress like the one in the cabin because he slept so well. We did get to go to the swimming pool one afternoon but it was very busy and there wasn't much room but it was still very refreshing. The owners were very helpful with a few questions I had during our stay. thank you so much David. I'm sure we will be back. Lori

10/10 Excellent

James F.

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

Great cabin

Great cabin and excellent location! Would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

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

Great views, location

We loved the views from the deck and the convenience to GSMNP hikes like Grotto and Rainbow Falls. Would stay here again on future trips to Gatlinburg.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

T K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Wonderful cabin! Super nice host! The only thing is the cabin was not as clean as expected. Its ok though, not the host fault! They even had the cleaners come back out to re mop the floors! Would definitely stay here again. We lovesd it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Spring Break 2025

We really enjoyed our stay! The house is set up nicely for multiple families. The view is amazing and the kids loved the games and hot tub. We even saw some bears in the neighborhood! We had a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanda S.

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

Closer to Home

It snowed and we went downtown and while we were out it started sleeting and ice so when we started back up the mt. We couldn’t drive up to the top so we left our cars and walked up to the top of mountain on sleet and snow which was as high as you could go and my husband and I are 82 and 86 but we made it with our family!! That was an experience we will never forget!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi F.

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

Short stay

Great view, hot tub, and layout of house, perfect for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trent D.

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

Great cabin with views

We had a great stay at this cabin. Great views and many things to keep entertained. The location is perfect and just 8 minutes from downtown Gatlinburg.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

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

Awesome Stay

This was our second time to stay at this cabin and it was awesome! Will return again. Our church youth group comes every year.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam R.

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

Great Stay

Great Time as always at the Closer to Home Cabin
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

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

Christmas Vacation

Beautiful, clean & cozy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Dilip K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice cabin

The cabin was nice and clean, the view was amazing. I am not giving 5 star for couple of reasons 1. The amenities has “Grilled” mentioned but they should clearly mention it as charcoal grill not propane/gas. We took the charcoal as they didn’t provide it (usually properly owner provides propane/gas) but our attempt to grill on charcoal failed as the grill was outside the cabin and little cold, we lost 2 hours in burning charcoal and couldn’t cook as well. 2. The standing shower was very tiny in 2 bedrooms which has queen beds, it was very hard to stand and took shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher L., Manchester

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

Great Location

Nice place with a lot of entertainment. Place has a great layout and everyone felt like they had space.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Vicey B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The view is just awesome

3 generations of woman from my family celebrated our 25th of getting together in the Gatlinburg area, the cabin is in a very well kept neighborhood & the view from the cabin is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric R.

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

Great location

We had a wonderful stay. The cabin was clean and the location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

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

Great Cousins Trip

The cabin was very clean and well stocked. It was a great space and lay out for 13 people. We had a couple of mishaps that were outside of the property management’s control (power outage) but they were quick to respond with help. The location is far enough away from the main strip of Gatlinburg that it’s peaceful but close enough that getting to the shops and activities were easily accessible. The only suggestions we have are to have a few extra towels for large groups and to consider getting sheets that are a little softer. Overall, we had a great time and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

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

Great house

We had a great vacation. House was very clean and spacious.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cristina P.

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

Perfect for our family reunion.

Enjoyed our time at the cabin. Thank you for letting us check in early.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by David & Karen D'Antonio

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After vacationing many years in Gatlinburg and always looking forward to the next vacation to add to the many memories we've collected over the years, we felt like this was the place and time to purchase something here for our family.

Why they chose this property

The cabin is located Black Bear Falls, which includes an awesome panoramic views and the developer left as much nature as possible to expose the beauty of this log home community.

What makes this property unique

While feeling secluded in this log home community you are only 5 minutes to Downtown Gatlinburg and the Arts and Crafts area. Enjoy many wonderful dinning options located within minutes of the cabin, along with banking, fast food, and a grocery store within 3 miles.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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