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Hickory Ridge by AvantStay | Incredible Private Elevated Cabin | Sleeps 20!

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8 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Smart TV, offices

Entire cabin

8 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 205920 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • SkyPark
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Anakeesta
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪82 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gatlinburg

This cabin places you within a mile (2 km) of popular attractions like Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. The cabin includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

What's nearby

  • SkyPark - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gatlinburg Space Needle - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Anakeesta - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cliff Top Grill & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tennessee Cider Company - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hickory Ridge by AvantStay | Incredible Private Elevated Cabin | Sleeps 20!

Welcome to Hickory Ridge, an AvantStay home!

Hidden amongst the pine trees, this rustic yet elevated retreat is the perfect place to get away for a while. Surrounded by nature with scenic views from every corner, this large, cabin-style property invites you and your favorite people to embark on an epic trip to the mountains. With 8 bedrooms, 3 large balconies, a hot tub, and a pool table, your group will have plenty of space to spread out and plenty of entertainment to create lasting memories. We can also have s’mores ready for when you arrive!

Nearby Attractions: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee Jed’s (American), Mountain Moonshine Tastings, Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, Sugarlands Distilling Company, Ole Smoky Distilleries, Bent Creek Golf Course, Pancake Pantry, Hofbrauhaus Restaurant, Cade’s Cove (75 min drive).

If you love spending time in nature, staying active, and celebrating wildlife like us, a trip to Gatlinburg in the Smoky Mountains is a special treat. Located along the Tennessee/North Carolina border and home to the country's most visited national park, the Smokies provide over 800 miles of hiking trails, rivers, waterfalls, and a good chance at a black bear sighting. Over 200 million years old, the ancient mountains allow visitors the unique opportunity to connect with one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world and walk among century-old trees. Talk about a step back in time!

Experience the Smoky Mountains, AvantStay style.

AvantStay provides an upscale experience with services that elevate your stay and save time so you can enjoy every moment. Guests have access to a 24/7 support team. Whether it’s fridge stocking or in-home massages, AvantStay offers a variety of upgrades & experiences to enhance your stay.

Home Truths:
- Please note that we do not provide firewood.
- This home allows pets for a fee. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval there is a fine of $500 per pet.
- There is a very narrow and windy road leading to the property. No oversized vehicles per city regulations.
- The wood-burning fireplace is located in the main floor living room.
- All bedrooms have electric fireplaces.
- Please note our occupancy includes an additional two beyond bed count. Trifold floor mattresses and additional linens can be provided upon request.

Parking Details:
4 cars can park on the driveway.

This home comes with a pack n' play travel crib available. A high chair can be provided upon request with at least 24hrs advanced notice. Just ask and we are happy to accommodate you and your little ones!

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The room configuration is as follows:

Primary Bedroom / King bed with En-suite
Bedroom 2 / King bed with En-suite
Bedroom 3 / King bed with En-suite
Bedroom 4 / King bed with En-suite
Bedroom 5 / King bed with En-suite
Bedroom 6 / King bed with En-suite
Bedroom 7 / King bed with En-suite
Bedroom 8 / Two queen beds with En-suite
+ 2 twin size tri-fold sleeping mats

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Accidental Damage Protection: A non-refundable accidental damage protection plan has been included in the price of your reservation. Under this plan, you will not be held responsible to pay for accidental damage or loss to the rental property resulting from you or others in your party up to $2000. This plan does not cover intentional acts of a guest, gross negligence, or willful and wanton conduct, and/or damages caused by pets. This plan is not available for reservations 28 days or longer or reservations that require a security deposit.

This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs.

As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation.

Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees.

There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions.

As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards.

IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 30 days require a security deposit.

We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.
The cabin is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 8 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 8 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

Property manager

AvantStay

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 8 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 5,920 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near this cabin?

This cabin is located in Gatlinburg, a short 18-minute walk from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and also 20 minutes on foot from Anakeesta. You'll also find Great Smoky Mountains National Park and SkyPark within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this cabin?

No, this cabin doesn't offer parking.

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 is a hot tub.

Is Hickory Ridge by AvantStay | Incredible Private Elevated Cabin | Sleeps 20! good for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this cabin, including a kitchen and a smart TV in each cabin and kitchens in some.

Are there hot tubs at Hickory Ridge by AvantStay | Incredible Private Elevated Cabin | Sleeps 20!?

Yes, this cabin has a spa tub.

Does this cabin provide breakfast?

No, this cabin doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cabin allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cabin.

Does this cabin have connecting rooms?

No, this cabin doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this cabin?

The closest major airport to this cabin is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), which is about 27.2 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Hickory Ridge by AvantStay | Incredible Private Elevated Cabin | Sleeps 20!?

No, at Hickory Ridge by AvantStay | Incredible Private Elevated Cabin | Sleeps 20!, there aren't any cabins that list a balcony.

Hickory Ridge by AvantStay | Incredible Private Elevated Cabin | Sleeps 20! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pat M., Manorville NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Property was great for a large family. Everyone had their own bedroom and bathroomThe house could use a little updatingWe had a few issues with the coffee maker and grill, but when I contacted the host they responded and corrected any issues immediately.Would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Reunion

Insanely spacious property providing privacy for all your guests. Location is spot on, just a stones throw from downtown. The AvantStay team is fabulous providing white glove support.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

J B H.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family vacation was superb while staying here. Beautiful place that has everything you need. Would recommend to anyone who wants a fine place to stay while vacationing in Gatlinburg.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Velma J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous home for large group

This large and comfortable lodge is ideal! It is exactly as pictured and described, and the property management company is exemplary. Every question or request to them was answered promptly and any concerns immediately addressed. The property itself is amazing, with exceptional views of both Gatlinburg and the Great Smokey Mountains. We spent a week relaxing and enjoying both the property and the surrounding areas. Kitchen is well equipped (at least 30 coffee mugs, as an example), beds are comfortable, linens of good quality. Every bedroom has its own private full bathroom, plus two powder rooms adjacent to common areas. The balconies were delightful with plenty of chairs and side tables for relaxing. The outdoor rocking chairs are so comfortable, we all wanted to bring a couple of them home with us! I highly recommend this fantastic home as a gathering place for family and friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good Location, Great Layout

I had my large family stay here for a birthday/retirement celebration. Everyone had their own bedroom and bathroom, as well as a couple extra bathrooms throughout the house I wasn’t expecting! The location was super close to all of the Gatlinburg action. Very convenient for a group wanting to get into town easily and quickly. The road is a little intimidating, but very doable. We were able to park 7 cars in the driveway with a little engineering. Do not leave even your empty cooler outside. A bear took ours and broke into it. We found it up the road. We weren’t even mad. Kind of excited and impressed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline K., Tampa, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness

Living in Luxury

Our one week stay at Hickory Ridge lived up to our high expectations. The large cabin accommodated our group of family and friends very comfortably. The views of Gatlinburg were wonderful, could even hear the music from the porches (although it did not disturb with the doors closed). We were close enough to the town to get there quickly but also enough distance to be away from the hustle of the crowd that busy holiday week. The few small issues we had were resolved quickly with friendly communication from a team of helpful Avant staff. Overall, I’d highly recommend this lovely location, especially for those with a large group. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving get away

Great location, amazing views of the mountains and Gatlinburg. Very clean house. Well stocked with all of the items you would need in the kitchen. Defiantly be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual Family Gathering

We had a great stay with 7 families, parking was a little tight but location was great. The cabin layout was great. We did have a surprise as we were unloading, a bear showed up and was sniffing the back seat of P/U truck but luckily we were able to get him to move on. He came back the next morning and crossed teh street to scale the mountain. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a large cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judi K., Fairfax, VA USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property with a view to match!

Our immediate family and plus-ones of 10 had all the comforts of home. The kitchen was well supplied with loads of dishes, cutlery, and pots and pans, etc…. There were 8 full baths (one for each room) and two common hallway powder rooms on the ground and game room floors as well. No one had to share a bathroom (heaven!) The wi-fi was fast and each TV had Roku on it—although we did bring our own Firestick which also worked well. The AC had multiple air handlers and we could adjust how cool we wanted it on each floor. Teens enjoyed the hot tubs and they functioned well. There were little niceties such as throw blankets, hotel-style soaps, new dish sponge, kitchen towels, and board games/books for our comfort. We easily seated 10 adults in the great room for family game nights. Although we didn’t build a fire or use the gas BBQ grill, everything was there to do so. The view from the expansive balconies was second to none. The 1 mile road up from Gatlinburg was very steep and windy, they aren’t exaggerating when they say no oversized vehicles, but no issues for our cars, F-150, and SUV. Parking for 4 vehicles and one motorcycle was no problem. Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge both easily accessible. Our dogs were welcome (with a fee) which was a big plus for us! The linens were fresh white cotton duvets and each room was well appointed with a fireplace, extra pillows and blankets. I loved this stay and highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

sharon G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location!

The location of this house was perfect for the various activities that all family members wanted to participate in! Private bathrooms for each bedroom was definitely a plus as well as balcony doors from each room to view Gatlinburg!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual May Gatlinburg trip

This house is huge. It is perfect for big families. Parking is only for 4 vehicles. The dryer went during our stay and they had a new one installed the very next day. They were very attentive and addressed any issue right away. It is very close to Gatlinburg. Definitely will stay again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Destination wedding

My (now) husband and I brought our immediate families here for a week and we got married on a mountain look out near by! It was the perfect house and the perfect week. This property helped us make memories for a life time.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian H.

Liked: Cleanliness

awesome cabin

Very nice and unique place
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

maria r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family vacation

Absolutely loved this home. The concierge service was a great addition. We would absolutely stay here again. We have stayed in other homes that did not live up to the online expectations. This home was wonderful in every way! No home is perfect, but I was very happy with the upkeep in general and the amenities provided.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Tracey W.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Filthy Environment

I would like to speak to someone about this experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Had a blast

We enjoyed being out and away
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Prakash P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Really Gem place in Gatlinburg.

This Cain is amazingly situated right in downtown Gatlinburg overlooking some of the best view of mountains and city. Cabin is very spacious, well laid out and stocked well with all the essentials. Only reason I want to give 4.75 stars because the kitchen and bathrooms cabinet are little dated and needs some TLC or replacement. AvantStay staff and property manager Josh was so helpful and responsive for any issue. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marlene J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

We stayed at this property with 4 other couples. Every bedroom, except 1, had a king size bed which was important to our group. Also, every bedroom had its own bathroom and fireplace. I would definitely stay here again. Hope to bring my whole family someday, as it is kid friendly. My grandkids would love the game room. Great view of Gaitlynburg.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lora A.

Liked: Cleanliness

More than expected

The house was perfect for my family coming from all different states. Rooms were very spacious and bathrooms in every room was extremely convenient. All of the needed amenities were there and in abundance. I only had to call to see about a mixer and that was only because the kitchen is so large I couldn’t find it. We asked for baby items items (humidifier, baby gates, 2 high chairs) that normally would not be provided and they made sure they accommodated all of our requests. The house , property, and management company exceeded our expectations and would highly recommend this house for anyone wanting to accommodate large families.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent house

Great customer service by Avantstay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elaine G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual Family Vacation

Our family had the best time during our stay at this house. It was large enough to accommodate our whole group and everyone had their own bathroom! A huge plus. We loved seeing black bears on many afternoons and evenings. The concierge service was excellent. Any request was taken care of promptly and very easy to reach. Location was the best! At first we thought the 5 minute drive up the mountain was insane with the narrow winding road but after a few times up and down it was no problem. The house was fully stocked with lots of towels and kitchen accessories. So much to do in the area. We highly recommend this house!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Dan W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Mountain House, in the heart of Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge. Some things to consider....

This house is absolutely massive. Definitely a great house for a large group. We had 13 here and it can definitely hold more quite easily. 2 hot tubs and balconies on each floor. Bathrooms in each bedroom. It's very good for large groups. The views from the balcony are really amazing. Overlooks downtown Gatlinburg's main strip. Each night our group was outside enjoying the views. There were a few small details that knocked one star off the review for the group. The faucet in the kitchen was very hard to use. You need to have it EXACTLY right to turn it off. The drive up is definitely tricky and several members of the group outright said they WILL NOT drive out/come back at night. The washing machine on the bottom floor made some horrible noises and was shaking when we used it. Also, I could not locate where the noise was coming from but from 2am to 3am on several nights there was some weird noise that kept several people up. I'm not sure if it came from the house or the town. The noise from the main strip DOES carry up to the house quite well. I suppose being in a valley does this. Overall we really enjoyed the house, I think the positives far outweigh the negatives. Just want to be clear in case anyone else wants feedback!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022