Gateway to the Smokies

Gateway to the Smokies puts two couples or a small family of six within five minutes of everything Pigeon Forge has to offer — and then gives them a cabin comfortable enough to make staying in feel like an equally good option. Two king bedrooms, an indoor jetted tub tucked into its own alcove, an outdoor hot tub on the covered deck, a stacked stone fireplace, a porch swing, a gas grill, and the dog is welcome. It's the kind of cabin that earns its name by getting the balance exactly right.

The Living Area & Kitchen

The stacked stone fireplace anchors the living room from October through February, with plush sofas, natural light, and a flat-screen TV that makes slow evenings inside feel like a deliberate choice rather than a fallback. The kitchen is fully equipped for cooking in — everything needed from a quick breakfast to a proper group dinner, with a farmhouse table that seats six right in the middle of it all. The layout keeps the kitchen and dining area connected to the living room in the easy, open way that makes a cabin feel like a home.

The Bedrooms & Baths

Both king bedrooms have their own flat-screen TVs and ceiling fans, with two full baths handling the group comfortably. The indoor jetted tub has its own dedicated alcove — a thoughtful detail that gives it a spa-like quality rather than the feel of an afterthought squeezed into a bathroom corner. A queen sleeper sofa rounds out sleeping for the full group of six.

The Decks, Hot Tub & Outdoors

A front porch with a porch swing and a covered back deck with a hot tub and gas grill give the group two distinct outdoor spaces with two distinct moods. The surrounding woods make both feel more private than the location would suggest. The seasonal community pool is available nearby for days when the group wants more water than the hot tub provides.

Pet-Friendly

Gateway to the Smokies welcomes dogs — because the best trips include everyone.

Location

Five minutes from The Island, Dollywood, and The Ripken Experience in Pigeon Forge. Two parking spaces and keyless 24-hour check-in, with WiFi and a washer and dryer included.

An indoor jetted tub, an outdoor hot tub, a fireplace, a porch swing, and Pigeon Forge five minutes away — Gateway to the Smokies delivers on every word of its name.