Located 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Bent Creek Golf Club, this cabin is within a 15-minute drive of Little Pigeon River. The cabin includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 21 min drive - 15.1 miles
Gatlinburg Convention Center - 22 min drive - 15.7 miles
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters - 26 min drive - 17.9 miles
Ober Mountain - 26 min drive - 18.3 miles
Getting around
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 81 min drive
Restaurants
Trish's Mountain Diner - 6 min drive
Cobbly Nob Cafe & Pizza - 5 min drive
Bec’s Grill And Bar - 17 min drive
Doc’s 321 Cafe - 12 min drive
Hungry Bear BBQ - 12 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
--Book now for Fall!-- 5+ BR Log Home, Amazing View, Hot tub, Game Room
Welcome to Knotty Squirrel! Photos don’t do justice to the beauty of the mountains visible from the decks of Knotty Squirrel. Nor do they fully depict how spacious and lovely Knotty Squirrel itself is. Furnished in true refined rustic style, the 5-bedroom log home can sleep 15 people among its 3 floors. It offers plenty of spaces large enough to accommodate the whole gang and then some.
Knotty Squirrel is located in Gatlinburg’s private Cobbly Nob neighborhood, part of a 1,000-acre resort. When you stay here in the summer you’ll have free access to 2 pool areas (approximately a 10 minute drive), and year-round you can stroll among the neighborhood's walking trails. As you gaze out at the woodlands and mountains you’ll feel far from the crowd. Yet the lodge is just a short drive from the Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Loop and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The attractions of downtown Gatlinburg are a 20 minute drive. And here’s a bonus for any golfers in your group: At the foot of Cobbly Nob, less than 10 minutes from Knotty Squirrel, is Bent Creek Golf Course, designed by Masters and British Open champion Gary Player. We have one of the best unobstructed views in the area but please be advised that there are some sharp, steep roads leading to our cabin. As owners, we have not ever had an issue making the trip up. Snowy weather can be tricky so please plan accordingly if you'd like to book with us in winter.
A large game room makes up most of the lower level, and it’s packed with options for whiling away a rainy day (or a sunny one, for that matter): pool and ping-pong tables, foosball, tabletop shuffleboard, and a TV. There is a set of twin bunkbeds in the game room area for additional sleeping. There is also a bedroom with a king-sized bed and double futon with an attached full bathroom on the lower level.
A larger TV can be found in the den on the top floor. Furnished with comfy seating, this room also a bistro table where you can play cards, work on jigsaw puzzles. Yet another TV and all-around gathering space is the living room on the main floor. With its luxe leather sofas, cushioned wicker-style armchairs, and stone-surround fireplace, the living room is a particularly elegant place to watch TV or read.
Equally elegant is the dining area. At least twelve people can sit comfortably at the table, and another two can sidle up to the adjacent breakfast bar. Even if you planned to eat most of your meals at one of the myriad nearby restaurants, once you see Knotty Squirrel’s kitchen you might change your mind. After all, it’s always more fun to cook in someone else’s kitchen, especially one as well-equipped and spacious.
Three of the five bedrooms are upstairs, with the master bedroom on the main floor. The lushly furnished master suite includes a king-size bed and a glamorous bathroom with both a shower and a soaking tub. One of the upstairs bedrooms has a king and the other has a queen-sized bed; with their sloped walls, raftered ceilings, and stunning views, they’re exceptionally charming. One of these bedrooms even has French doors that open onto a balcony. The 4th bedroom will delight the kids with its bunk beds and a built-in nook that has another twin bed. The lower level fifth bedroom has a king-sized bed and double futon . There is a set of twin bunks in the game room area.
And let’s not forget about Knotty Squirrel’s spacious decks. The lower deck is home to the hot tub, sure to be a popular spot for admiring the mountain view—especially after a day spent hiking, biking, or whitewater rafting. The wraparound upper deck has plenty of seating so that everyone can bask in the sunshine, the crisp mountain breeze, and the singing of chickadees in the morning and whip-poor-wills at night.
Please note that we have 5 new smart TV's available to use with your favorite streaming service. This means live TV may not be available depending on which streaming service you personally subscribe to. TV's are located in the main level living room and master bedroom. Upstairs there is a TV in the loft area, and in the lower level game room., and lower level bedroom.
Knotty Squirrel is a special getaway for a special vacation. See for yourself: Book your stay today!
To Contact owner directly: Laura K Beaman @ gmail.com 615-218-2o34
The cabin is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 4.5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Stretch out in the jetted tub. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.
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Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Unit size: 4,300 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you 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 trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
Please note that any reservation not adhering to these rules (pets/minimum age/smoking) will be cancelled before/during your stay without notice.
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Note from host: Please note that there are stairs and porches
Events
No events allowed
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do within easy reach of this cabin?
This cabin is located in Gatlinburg, close to Little Pigeon River, Bent Creek Golf Club, and Foxfire Mountain. You'll also find Ramsey Cascades and Greenbrier Picnic Area nearby.
Will I be able to park at this cabin?
No, this cabin doesn't offer parking.
Is there a spa available at this cabin?
Spa services at the cabin include massages.
Is this cabin next to a casino?
No, this cabin is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this cabin?
No, this cabin doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.
What do couples enjoy most about --Book now for Fall!-- 5+ BR Log Home, Amazing View, Hot tub, Game Room?
There are many amenities for couples at this cabin, including a fireplace, fireplaces in some cabins, as well as an outdoor pool.
Are there hot tubs at --Book now for Fall!-- 5+ BR Log Home, Amazing View, Hot tub, Game Room?
Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this cabin.
Does this cabin offer breakfast?
No, this cabin doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this cabin allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets aren't allowed at this cabin.
Does this cabin have connecting rooms?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cabin.
Can I book a room with a balcony at --Book now for Fall!-- 5+ BR Log Home, Amazing View, Hot tub, Game Room?
Yes, every cabin at --Book now for Fall!-- 5+ BR Log Home, Amazing View, Hot tub, Game Room comes with a balcony with some featuring mountain views.
--Book now for Fall!-- 5+ BR Log Home, Amazing View, Hot tub, Game Room Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 169 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 169 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 169 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
rachel e.
Jan 3, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
It was great everything you could want! Perfect Christmas vacation
rachel e.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alexander B.
Jan 2, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome view. Great kitchen. Rooms were adequate for our family. Awesome game room. Bear sightings almost everyday and night. This was an awesome experience.
Alexander B.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cari H.
Dec 30, 2025
Cari H.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Erika R.
Dec 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was amazing! From easy check in process to all the great spaces and entertainment to checking out. We encountered a few bears during our stay so don’t leave your doors open, and close that gate when you’re in the hot tub but very exciting to experience. The view was beautiful and they had a spacious parking lot as well, we’d recommend staying at this cabin and will be coming back ourselves!!
Erika R.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Imran K.
Nov 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience! Incredible view and spacious cabin. The host was wonderful and pleasant to communicate with.
Imran K.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen H.
Nov 12, 2025
Kathleen H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tangela R.
Nov 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The Mountain View was amazing and breathtaking, I would totally book this cabin in the future
Tangela R.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mike D.
Oct 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin and great location.
Mike D.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Renee Y.
Oct 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The host was VERY helpful with every issue that came up and tried to take care of it as swiftly as possible. She wasn't able to take care of everything, but boy did she try.Overall, we were still able to unwind and enjoy almost all of the amenities that this beautiful home had to offer.I would say, that if you are staying with younger children, you may want them to stay in the basement. There is no sound deadening between floors and it sounds like the people upstairs are in your room. We had earplugs, so we were fine. Maybe bring a few pair of those with you as well.The views are gorgeous from many rooms in the house. You won't be disappointed.The beds are VERY firm.The kitchen is VERY WELL equipped.
Renee Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
lynne d.
Aug 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Property was excellent. Views were amazing. Very relaxing vacation environment. People were very friendly!!!
lynne d.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Daneta L.
Aug 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the home! There was plenty of room for the 10 of us. When we arrived that evening, we were immediately greeted by mama bear and her cub. We were unpacking our vehicles with the doors wide open, when mama bear managed to snatch a package of chocolate fudge cookie dough mix. The two quickly disappeared into the woods and ate it all up. It sounded like they were enjoying every bite! With this happening so quickly, we were always on alert when outside. The next day, the mama & cub crawled up a tree, snacked on some berries, and then found comfy branches to take a nap. It was so awesome to watch them! We saw bears every day when we were there, which became one of the highlights of our trip! The kitchen was awesome with a big table to seat all of us. The deck facing the beautiful Smoky Mountains was perfect no matter what time of the day. During our stay we toured downtown Gatlinburg on the trolley, rode the gondola to see Annakeesta, some of the guys golfed at Bent Creek golf course, my hubby went trout fishing with a guide on The Little Pigeon River, we all went white water rafting and we ended our week with a picnic in the park near The Little Pigeon River and waded through the beautiful waters. That evening we ate at Mama's Chicken Kitchen and we all agreed, the food was wonderful. There was an issue with the washing machine, but Laura was on top of it! Our only complaint were the beds, mattresses need replaced. Thank you for a great family vacation!
Daneta L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amber P.
Jul 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
My family and extended family stayed for a week. There was 14 of us ranging in ages from 1 to 17 for the kids with all ages in between and 6 adults. The House was clean and comfortable. The was plenty of room for everyone at the dining table. The views were incredible. The game room and hot tub were good fun. The beds were comfortable. There is an abundance of bear. The host was easy to communicate with. Check in and out was easy.
Amber P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Katelyn P.
Jul 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay at the Knotty Squirrel! It had everything our big party needed. Very clean and spacious! We had a few bear sightings which made for lots of excitement! Definitely recommend this beautiful cabin for your Smokey mountain vacation
Katelyn P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lisa E.
Jul 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome property
House was amazing. Very clean. Well stocked kitchen. Lived they had baby gates, high chair and pack and play. They thought of everything!
Lisa E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brandi B.
Jun 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious house and great location. Beautiful view!! Clean and great communication with owner.
Brandi B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Terri C.
May 31, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Cabin!
The cabin was beautiful with fantastic views. Plenty of room. Saw bears on the property almost every day! We had a great time. Highly recommend!
Terri C.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Fedelia S., United States
May 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Cabin
The cabin sits high on the hilltop with amazing views from the wrap around porch and every window. Our family, from our 2 year old granddaughters to my 70 year old husband, we all had a wonderful time in the game room and just hanging out together. Thanks for a great stay.
Fedelia S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Irene K.
Apr 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Retreat in the Smokeys
Family gathering to explore the Smokey Mountain Area. Three generations had a great trip. Grandkids (Tweens and Teens) enjoyed the game room and hot tub. Adults relaxed on the deck with magnificent view. Mama bear and two cubs visited the front deckdeck And fireflies
Irene K.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joey T.
Apr 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Bach Weekend
Beautiful house in the heart of the smokies. Clean, cozy.
Joey T.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Eric S.
Apr 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin with an amazing view of the Great Smoky Mountains.
We had a nice getaway at the cabin. Enjoyed mornings with coffee and a view. The pictures do not do it justice. The cabin was clean, towels and linens were clean, and check-in was smooth. Hot tub was nice and relaxing after a day of hiking. Kids enjoyed the game room.The cabin had just about everything you could need, but we could not find a pizza cutter. The size of the grill is a bit small for the amount of people the cabin can sleep and the location of the grill is in the middle of brush, which could be dangerous, but we made it work. The cabin was away from the hustle and bustle of Gatlinburg, which made it a nice relaxing retreat to come back to everyday. A lot of great hiking trails within 30 minutes away and beautiful mountain drives. Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge are close by and have plenty of tourist things to do. We would recommend getting out early to beat the rush. We did get to see a black bear on the way up to the cabin one day. I do recommend locking your vehicle doors at all times when you are not actively there. The night before leaving I was packing up the truck. Decided to eat dinner so closed the tailgate and shut the truck cap window. After dinner, came out to continue packing only to realize that a bear must have figured out how to get into the truck cap. Paper towel was dug into and it must have made off with our container of lemonade and bag of paper plates. They were no where to be found! Many great memories made! We plan to be back! Thank you Laura!
Eric S.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cl H.
Jan 26, 2025
Cl H.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Russell R.
Jan 14, 2025
Rowland Christmas 2024
The Log Home was excactly what we wanted. Even though there were 5 of us we really enjoyed the spacious home.The views were fantistic. Great to be just outside of Gatlinburg but close enough to visit.The cleanliness rating was only for the cookware, the rest of the property was great. The game room and hot tub was well utilized.
Russell R.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Michelle H.
Dec 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Michelle H.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karleen k.
Nov 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
beautiful view
when we arrived we were greeted by mamma bear and her 3 cubs. very exciting!!!! however the keypad on the front door didn't work so we had to use the key for the entire trip. the views are spectacular but the roads are very narrow and steep with hair pin turns in places. the kitchen was stocked with most you would need however pizza pans provided but no pizza cutter. the one queen bedroom with the balcony is in need of a mattress change, when we got into bed we folded up like a taco. very uncomfortable. the owners are very easy to work with and very friendly. if we had a large group again I would consider choosing this property again.