July 6-9 Open, Convenient to D'twn G'burg+Park, Pet Friendly, Campfire Fun, Game Rm

Plan your get away to Halfway to Heaven cabin in the Smoky Mountains of Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Located in the high demand community of Chalet Village, our guests can enjoy the 3 resort activity centers where there's something to do year-round.... from outdoor swimming pools, Splash Pad, Kiddie pool, pickleball courts, tennis courts, fitness center, and more!

At the cabin, enjoy the outdoor and indoor spaces.... Outside: Unwind under the Stars, Relax in the Hot tub, Sit around the Campfire telling stories, making S'mores, Grill burgers on the either the gas or charcoal BBQ grills.  Indoor: enjoy 3 spacious levels of cabin comforts with 2 indoor fireplaces (Oct thru March), 7 smart TVs, Play Station 5, regulation size pool table, and a video arcade game!

Halfway to Heaven cabin is located in a peaceful setting, nestled among the trees yet still just 8 minutes from all the action in downtown Gatlinburg, Ober Gatlinburg ski area and amusements, and the main entrance to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.

Halfway to Heaven's convenient location is just a quick 8 minute drive to:

~ The main entrance into the Great Smoky Mountain National Park (Stop Light # 10) with hiking, waterfalls, mountain streams and lovely picnic areas;

~ To Downtown Gatlinburg and all the Fun, Action, Dining, Treats, Shops & Moonshine!

~ To Ober Gatlinburg Ski Area & Amusements!

Travel 20 minutes from the cabin to the Gatlinburg Community Center to enjoy indoor Pickleball courts, plus indoor Pool available year-round, basketball, bowling alley and more!

Here's info on Pickleball at the Community Center: Address: 157 Mills Park Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738

The Gatlinburg Community Center provides an excellent indoor option for pickleball enthusiasts visiting the area. With its four courts and additional recreational facilities, it offers a comprehensive experience for those looking to stay active during their visit to Gatlinburg. The center's extensive operating hours and affordable admission fees make it an accessible option for both locals and tourists.

The center features four indoor pickleball courts. These courts and other amenities are available for public use upon payment of a small fee: $2 USD for adults and $1.50 for children aged 4-12 years old. In addition to pickleball, the Gatlinburg Community Center offers a range of other activities and facilities, including an indoor swimming pool, skate park, fitness center, bowling center, racquetball courts, and exercise classes, including aerobics.

Halfway to Heaven is a great cabin choice for families or groups of up to 14 guests. The cabin is both Family Friendly and Pet Friendly.

Pet Friendly: Halfway to Heaven cabin is Pet friendly for well mannered, house-trained, non-aggressive pets. Pet fee applies for approved pets. More pet info listed below in Notes section below.

Bears, Bears, Bears: Have you always wanted to see a Smoky Mountain black bear? Halfway to Heaven cabin has been called "Bear Central" by many of our guests.

After a stay at Halfway to Heaven, our guests can often check "See a Black Bear" off of their Bucket List. In Spring, Summer and Fall, Halfway to Heaven cabin has almost daily visits by bears, including Momma bear and her cubs. Other wildlife sightings include birds such as tit mouse, cardinals, turkeys, blue birds, and nut hatch, plus deer, rabbits, and squirrels.

What's New at "Halfway to Heaven" cabin?

~ November 2024 - We are excited to announce the recent Game Room renovations which include: Play Station 5 gaming equipment, fresh paint, new tongue & groove wood ceiling, light fixtures, area rug and side tables. We hope you like the fresh new look!

~ June 2024 - Brand New Charcoal Park-Style Grill located near Fire Pit

~ February 2024 - New vinyl plank wood flooring on the Main Level of the cabin, For extra outdoor lighting and ambience, we added a string of LED patio lights above the Hot Tub.

~ October 2023 - New Love Seat that matches the Living Room sofas.

~ February 2023 - Brand new flat screen TV in living room, plus all 7 Televisions in the cabin now come equipped with Roku boxes.

~ 2021 - New Stainless Steel Appliances: Refrigerator / Freezer, Stove, Dishwasher and Microwave. The new range is a GE Gallery with 5-burner cook top and Air-Fry feature!

~ 2021 - New Americana pool table by Olhausen, New Sofas in the Living Room, 8 new Adirondack chairs for the fire pit, plus we added a 2nd Video Arcade Game.

~ 2020: Added the Fire Pit, updated both bathrooms on Main Level of cabin. One of the bathrooms now has a custom tile shower, the other bathroom features a tub-shower combination. Both have new locally crafted, custom hickory vanities, new American Standard toilets, new lights, mirrors and more!

We are so pleased that our guests are enjoying the Fire Pit area in the backyard! We have a local contact for firewood delivery, just ask us!

POOL Access - Our guests have access to the nearby Chalet Village Owner's Club Pools and other amenities. The Pools are open seasonally, usually from Memorial Day thru Labor Day.

We invite you to experience the charm and spaciousness of our delightful Gatlinburg vacation rental Halfway To Heaven. The cabin is conveniently located mere minutes from all of the attractions and offers a lovely mountain view of the Great Smoky Mountains and famous Mount LeConte! Located on Stan's Court in popular Chalet Village, Halfway To Heaven is ready to become your vacation haven!

The parking area at Halfway To Heaven can accommodate 4 standard size cars in the driveway. Park 2 cars side by side and 2 cars deep on each side. Groups with smaller vehicles may be able to fit 5 cars. Guests can also park in the street in front of our bear proof trash receptacle. Just be sure you don't block the trash receptacle doors. The trash pickup personnel to be able to open the trash container doors in order to remove the trash.

When you arrive at Halfway to Heaven, you enter the cabin on the main level. There are no stairs in order to access the main level. Because there are no stairs to enter the cabin on the main level, we've had quite a few "mobility impaired" guests stay here at Halfway to Heaven.

If bringing a mobility impaired person to the cabin, here are 2 important things to note: 1) The driveway is on a bit of a decline (higher at the street and slopes down toward the cabin), 2) There is a walk-in shower on the main level and there are no stairs needed to enter the cabin, however, the cabin is NOT advertised as Handicap Accessible (does not meet ADA requirements).

Listed below is what's located on each level of the cabin.

Main Level / Entry Level -

~ Dining area, Living room, and well-stocked Kitchen,

~ Roomy mountain view Deck with patio table, chairs and gas BBQ grill,

~ 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, plus Laundry Room with full size washer and dryer.

Lower Level -

~ Mountain View Deck with 6-person Hot Tub,

~ Game Room with Video Arcade Game, Play Station 5 gaming equipment, regulation size Pool Table, Lazy Boy sofa that converts to a Queen size sofa sleeper, gas fireplace (available Oct-Mar), large flat screen TV available for streaming and using PlayStation 5 game equipment.

~ From the lower level deck use the set of stairs for easy access to the Backyard, Charcoal Grill and Wood burning Fire Pit.

Upper Level -

~ Features 3 bedrooms and 2 Full Bathrooms.

~ The spacious and light filled Primary Suite features: vaulted ceiling, gorgeous handcrafted King-size log bed, wood flooring, Juliet balcony with mountain view & 2 patio chairs, flat screen streaming TV, loveseat, plus private bathroom with tub-shower combination with rain-shower shower head.

~ 2 more bedrooms upstairs which each offer a Queen size bed, Flat screen streaming TV, and easy access to hall bathroom with tub-shower combination. These 2 cozy bedrooms are smaller and are best suited for kids or teenagers, though adults can certainly use them too.

Other amenities/features:

~ Flat screen TVs throughout cabin, all have capability to stream, plus living room TV with cable channels thru Spectrum cable

~ All TVs are stream-capable

~ High speed internet thru Spectrum cable

~ Full-size Washer & Dryer

We hope you've decided "Halfway to Heaven' is the cabin for you! Contact us today to reserve your dates!

Important Notes:

Notes: The cabin is Pet friendly for well mannered, house-trained, non-aggressive pets. Pet fee applies for approved pets.

Pets are welcome at this property but they are the sole responsibility of the pet owner. Keep a watchful eye on pets inside and outside the cabin.

Bears are very clever and can open car doors. Therefore we recommend that guests keep their vehicle doors and the cabin doors locked.

We hope you've decided "Halfway to Heaven' is the cabin for you! Contact us today to reserve your dates!