Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 9 min drive - 3.7 miles
Anakeesta - 9 min drive - 3.7 miles
Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 9 min drive - 4.2 miles
SkyPark - 10 min drive - 4.1 miles
Gatlinburg Convention Center - 10 min drive - 4.4 miles
Getting around
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 73 min drive
Restaurants
Ole Red - 8 min drive
McDonald's - 16 min walk
Gatlinburg Brewing Company - 8 min drive
Chesapeake's Seafood and Raw Bar - 8 min drive
Three Jimmy's - 12 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.
Luxury Cabin : Huge Game Room/Mini Golf/Fire Pit
Amarillo by Morning is a 4-bed, 3 bath, with a 5-hole mini-golf course & large train playset nestled perfectly in the arts & crafts district & 3.4 miles from the Gatlinburg Parkway! This 1 story, private mountain retreat sleeps 12 & is packed with unique activities designed for your entertainment including a serene backyard with firepit, large game room with, big buck hunter arcade, pool table, air hockey, log-wood poker table, arcade game, foosball & kitchen stocked with all cooking utensils!
Welcome to Amarillo by Morning! We are obsessed with giving you a 5 star experience and are excited to share our special Smoky Mountain Hideaway with you!
MINI-GOLF AND EXCELLENT RECREATION AREAS One of the best things about the cabin is its amenities and location! You never need to leave the cabin to enjoy your vacation with a huge, unique recreation room, semi-private, 5-hole mini-golf course, two large shared outdoor play areas, two private decks, a stunning backyard for your mountain getaway with firepit, large hot tub, string lights, outdoor games and more! Indoor there is a big buck hunter arcade game, classic pool table, foosball table, air hockey table, custom log wood poker/game table, large HD TVs, multi-cade arcade game, and board games all included in your stay! This cabin is located in the Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts district and a very short 3.4 mile drive from the main Gatlinburg parkway.
Mini-Golf Course, play house and Playset: * Adjacent to the cabin is a 5-hole, professional grade, mini-golf course! * A 30-foot, wooden train play set, hopscotch, and tire crawl is next to this mini-golf course and the cabin, perfect for a family play area. * Right up the hill from the golf course is a whimsical little play house for kids * The golf course, playset and play house are the only shared amenity. The golf course/playset/play house are shared only with you and one other cabin we manage next door! ALL OTHER CABIN AMENITIES BELOW ARE PRIVATE AND FOR YOUR EXCLUSIVE USE WHILE YOU STAY.
Serene, Private, Mountain Backyard: * Private, surrounded by beautiful forest and lined with picturesque lights make the space feel magical * Large stone firepit with comfy Adirondack chairs & benches [firewood not provided] * Gas BBQ with propane provided * Outdoor dining table for 6 people and rocking chairs * Large hot tub * Screened porch connected to the house allowing you to enjoy the two rockers * Outdoor games include oversized connect four & corn hole
Outstanding recreation room: * Big Buck Hunter Video Game (free for use during your stay) * Air hockey table * Large pool table * Foosball table * Custom log wood poker/game table with 4 log chairs, checkers and poker set * 75” HD TV * Custom whiskey barrel arcade video game (no charge) with 60+ classic arcade games * Assorted board games
LIVING ROOMS –There are two living rooms which are surrounded by hand crafted tongue and groove, knotty pine walls and ceiling. Both spaces are connected to the kitchen and dining room they have two gas fireplaces making them cozy. The dining area is anchored with custom log wood table with seating for eight and four bar stools at the kitchen bar. We have three plush leather couches and two rockers which really set both spaces apart as a place to watch TV, relax and enjoy the mountains! This space is warm, cozy and ready for you to relax and enjoy the mountains or binge watch from the 60" HD Flat Screen TV.
BEDROOMS The cabin sleeps up to 12 guests with 4 bedrooms and a queen mattress pull out sofa in the living room. Each bedroom is appointed with beautiful Smoky Mountain themed quilts, hand crafted log frame beds and cozy comforters. Two of the bedrooms are suites with full bathrooms attached to the bedroom.
King Suite 1: * King Bedroom Suite & HD TV with Roku Guest Mode * Full bathroom with shower and bathtub combo
King Suite 2: * King Bedroom Suite & HDTV with Roku Guest Mode * Bathroom with walk in shower * Large walk-in closet
Bedroom 4 (Sleeps 4): * King bed * Twin bunk bed * HDTV with Roku Guest Mode
DINING ROOM – Custom log-wood dining table with seating for 8 right next to the kitchen bar with seating for 4 more. The deck connected to the kitchen & living room also has an outdoor dining table perfect for 6 to enjoy dinner and two large rocking chairs
KITCHEN – Well-appointed with all the major utensils, silverware, dishes, glasses and cookware needed for you to create & serve gourmet meals. Electric stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, Keurig coffee maker, drip coffee maker, toaster, blender, etc.
ADDITIONAL AMENITIES – * Full size washer and dryer * Convenient location right in the Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Community and only 3.4 miles away from the downtown Parkway! Easy access to great restaurants, shopping, Ripley's Aquarium, & the entrance to The Great Smoky Mountains National Park all only 4 miles away. * Convenient access to Pigeon Forge, only 7.8 miles away! * Only 11 miles away from the entrance to Dollywood/Splash Country! * Just minutes from this cabin is the beautiful Gatlinburg Community Center - a complex with indoor swimming pool, basketball court, ping pong, bowling alley, weight room and showers. For a very reasonable fee visitors are welcome to take advantage of this beautiful complex. * Convenient paved parking with plenty of space for 5 standard size SUVs. No RV or trailer parking permitted. * Heating & A/C * We provide a set of starter supplies to allow you to get settled when you arrive. They include 2 trash bags, 2 dishwasher pods, a paper towel roll, a small liquid dish soap bottle, a toilet paper, a small bottle of shampoo, body lotion, body wash, conditioner and a soap bar for each bathroom, towels, bed and linens. They are designed so that you are all set when you arrive but not to last the entire trip * Our close proximity to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park means there is lots of wildlife in our area - black bears, deer, wild turkeys, raccoons, coyotes, fox, and more! Black bears visit the cabin often in Spring, Summer and Fall. You may get lucky and catch a glimpse of one of these residents while enjoying the view from the deck. We also contract regular monthly pest services which treat for all pests from multiple types of bugs, mice, etc. Despite our regular treatments, given the proximity of the cabin to the park, it is possible these pests can temporarily enter the cabin. We immediately respond and treat if anything comes up and have found it is rare to come across anything like this. Guest access Our guests will have the full cabin to themselves. Other things to note We are in unprecedented times. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continues to create stress and uncertainty for guests across the country. We are taking extra precautions to ensure guest safety:
* All hard & soft surfaces cleaned with Micro-Ban(tm) including: counters, vanities, sinks, floors, stair rails, cabinets, doors, furniture, beds, pillows, carpets, comforters, etc. throughout cabin. * Lysol(tm) is used thoroughly on all compatible surfaces to clean and disinfect * Bleach-based cleaners used in all bathrooms and kitchens, that allow use of chlorine products. * Linens (bedding, towels, etc) – removed & washed offsite in temperatures exceeding those recommended for laundry operations, then packaged until the housekeeping staff are ready to put them out for guests. * Hot Tub -- Drained, cleaned, fresh Bromine added and refilled after every guest * Cabin inspected regularly after cleaning and inspectors perform additional applications of protective products in the cabin, such as MicroBan and Lysol. * Cleaning staff received additional education on disinfection protocols and are furnished with protective gloves, changing them for fresh pairs as needed during cleaning & disinfection of the home.
The cabin is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms and a dining area. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.
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
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
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
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Dogs only
1 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
Service animals exempt from fees
Note from host: 1 dog allowed
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 and a first aid kit
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: 18
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.
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, and a first aid kit.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
What's there to do close to this cabin?
This cabin is located in Gatlinburg, close to Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, Dollywood, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. You'll also find Anakeesta and SkyPark within a short drive.
Is there parking available at this cabin?
No, there isn't parking available at the cabin.
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, there is no indoor pool at this cabin.
Is Luxury Cabin : Huge Game Room/Mini Golf/Fire Pit good for couples?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this cabin include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.
Does Luxury Cabin : Huge Game Room/Mini Golf/Fire Pit have a hot tub?
No, this cabin doesn't have a spa tub.
Does this cabin provide breakfast?
No, this cabin doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this cabin allow pets to stay free of charge?
Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cabin.
Does this cabin have connecting rooms?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cabin.
What is the closest airport to this cabin?
The closest major airport to this cabin is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), which is about 29.7 mi away.
Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Luxury Cabin : Huge Game Room/Mini Golf/Fire Pit?
Yes, every cabin at Luxury Cabin : Huge Game Room/Mini Golf/Fire Pit comes with a balcony with some featuring mountain views.
Luxury Cabin : Huge Game Room/Mini Golf/Fire Pit Reviews
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Scott L.
Jun 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay with Family
Our stay at Amarillo By Morning was nothing short of amazing! The game room kept the family entertained for hours while the bears added to the mountain experience. Its prime location offered easy access to both the national park and downtown Gatlinburg, making outings a breeze. This cabin truly felt like the perfect getaway for quality family time!
Scott L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sarah P.
Jun 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Super Special Cabin in Smokies
We had a fantastic stay at Amarillo by Morning! The cabin was spotless, spacious, and beautifully appointed with everything our family needed. The beds were super comfortable, and there were plenty of places to relax at the house. There is a second living room, a screened in porch, and jacuzzi. We especially loved the charming mural that made the space feel even more special. There were tons of games and activities for the kids—including a playhouse and even putt putt golf—which kept everyone entertained. The location is perfect: close to grocery stores and the Arts & Crafts Village, and you can easily access Gatlinburg without getting stuck in Pigeon Forge traffic. On top of it all, the host was incredibly responsive and helpful throughout our stay. We’d absolutely come back!
Sarah P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tina J.
Jun 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This property far exceeded our expectations and we are already planning on booking for next year. The entire property is beautifully maintained and the young bear that visited nightly was a huge bonus.
Tina J.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amber P.
Mar 31, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Our best stay in Gatlinburg ever!
Our family has been to Gatlinburg many times over the years for our kids’ sports tournaments. Hands down this was our most enjoyable stay! Amarillo by morning was is even better in real life than in the photos. It is spacious and clean and comfortable.The game room and mini golf kept teenage boys busy and laughing and off their phones for HOURS!
Amber P.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kate D.
Mar 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Getaway!
Amarillo by Morning was the perfect place for our family. Our family of 8 (plus two grandparents) had plenty of space. The game room was a huge hit for all of our children, and the coziness of the cabin was so nice to come back to after a day of hiking and playing. The check in process was seamless. We cooked most of our meals in the cabin and the kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans, and dish ware. Our arrival was delayed due to traffic, so we didn’t arrive until nearly midnight. Thankfully, the thermostat was already set for the house to be warm upon our arrival. This was perfect so that we could easily transition sleeping children to bed. Our family would definitely stay here again!
Kate D.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Steven L.
Jan 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place
Everything was awesome about amerillo by morning recommend for family’s with kids
Steven L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chip K.
Jan 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cabin
We loved everything about this cabin. Great location, very clean, tons of room. There are plenty of things to do in the game room if you dont want to leave the cabin. Owner was extremely quick to respond to any questions we had. Would definitely stay again
Chip K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
karen o.
Dec 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family holiday
The house was amazing...the host Jason was so helpful and accommodating and very easy to work with. The amenities are fabulous. We have already decided that this cabin will definitely be our favorite family destination. Thank you so much
karen o.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Suzette B.
Jun 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Razorback Family
We had a wonderful time. We all enjoyed the place so much. We would love to come back again sometime. The hosts were so accommodating. Love it!!! Such beautiful country.
Suzette B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shelby G.
Apr 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
You'll love staying here!
We had the best time at this cabin! It was clean, in a great location and had so many activites to keep the kids entertained. I would absolutely recommend this cabin to others and would stay here again myself. Thanks for providing a great 'home away from home' for our first Gatlinburg trip!
Shelby G.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ashley K.
Apr 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Tons of Fun-- You Never Need to Leave
We booked this property due to it's proximity to the GSMNP and it's private game room and on-site mini golf course. The putt putt course is shared (I believe) with another cabin but we never saw anyone else come by even on the busy spring break week.
The cabin was great-- had everything we needed to hunker down and cook. Plenty of games for the kids to play, a nice living room for watching March Madness, another sitting area to hang out away from March Madness, and generally just a pleasant vibe.
We made use of the grill, fire pit, hot tub, game room, and putt putt courses.
The owners were SUPER easy to deal with. I reported a few minor issues/updates to them and they responded immediately. Our kids can't wait to go back!
I didn't see this in any other reviews-- the house is basically on the arts and crafts loop, which is awesome. It's also 3 minutes drive to the grocery store, so it was very easy to stock up or run out to grab something. All in all, a perfect family vacation spot for us!
Ashley K.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Steven P.
Feb 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cabin
This was a wonderful cabin
Steven P.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ricquan Y.
Nov 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Amazing!!!!!!!
Our stay was nothing short of amazing. The hosts were so friendly and accommodating before we even arrived. Everything was clean and in its place. We had more than enough room and space. All the appliances were modern and in awesome condition. There’s literally not one bad thing I can say. The game room was a plus. The kids loved the train track outside. The beds were so comfortable and we also loved how modern the bathroom was. It was really a pleasant experience. I promise you I won’t stay nowhere else when we go back to gatlinburg. They have a customer/guest for life
Ricquan Y.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Jul 15, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Smiling in the Smokies
Everyone in our group enjoyed their stay. There was something for everyone from the adults to the 10 month old. Adults could relax in the hot tub while kids and teens played in the game room or played miniature golf. The baby enjoyed his freedom in the huge living area as well. Downtown was close and very easy to get to. Hosts were friendly, responsive and accommodating!
Verified traveler
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Candice V., Ontario, Canada
Jul 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property!
We stayed at this house with my sister and her family and the house is AMAZING! The kids had such a blast in the game room and enjoyed the mini golf so much - especially the glow in the dark balls.
Yes the pools are a little bit away from the house, but the directions received in the welcome book were great.
The hosts were very quick to respond to the questions that we had.
thank you so much for the wonderful memories and the fantastic house.
Candice V.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carrie C.
Jul 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
2023 FMC Youth Summer Retreat
Great stay! Perfect location for our retreat! We enjoyed having our daily devotional in the cabin and outside by the fire pit! Also, the game room was the perfect place for fellowship and fun! Thank you!!
Carrie C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Julie B., Mclean, VA
Jun 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Yearly Family Gathering
This property was great for a rainy week! The teens loved the game room and the adults loved the TV room. There was plenty of room for our party of 9. The kitchen was perfect for making meals while taking a break from the rain and having the washer and dryer let us pack less. Fortunately, we were also able to enjoy the train, putt-putt, and hot tub during the weather breaks. We really appreciated the cleanliness of the home, especially the bedrooms, as one of our kiddos has a dust allergy and had no issues at all! Highly recommend, especially for families with smaller children as there is plenty of flat yard space and no balconies on cliff faces. The home is also very close to the Arts and Craft driving loop, which was enjoyed by all. Highly recommend Viking Blade for the knife making experience. We would stay here again and will recommend to friends and other family.
Julie B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Deepesh P.
Apr 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
It was a great house in a very reasonable price
We had a blast at the house we had 2 kids so they were just on the game-room the whole time we enjoyed all the things they had to offer like hot tub fire pit and the relaxing nature of the house. The only thing we got confused was on the swimming pool part I saw the picture and didn’t think much of it but apparently we had to drive about a mile and half to get to it so didn’t go there but everything else was better than expected the whole group loved the place
We as a family celebrated the holiday here. There were some necessary kitchen items missing for this to occur so it was a challenge but over all it was a great place to stay.
We loved this cabin and our stay here. The one floor open layout was perfect for us . It was clean and the owners were very easy to communicate with. The game room is awesome we all enjoyed it. Very spacious cabin and we would definitely stay here again.
Kim M.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Heather H.
Jul 8, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Girl's Trip
The property was perfect for a group of middle-aged coworkers who needed a girl's trip! The house was huge, the location convenient, the game room was a blast and we loved all the of the selfie spot locations. Multiple of our group are hoping to come back with our families.
Heather H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jeremy L.
Jun 12, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property!
Those property was great! Tons of room for all the kids, tons of things to do with the awesome game room, mini golf, hot tub and fire pit. not to mention all there is to see and do in Gatlinburg! A+ would stay again.