Affordable Couples Getaway | Near Town | King Bed

Entire cabin in Gatlinburg, Tennessee

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Ron & Kathy
  1. Superhost
  2. 9 years hosting

Listing highlights

Top 5% of homes

This home is highly ranked based on ratings, reviews, and reliability.

In Gatlinburg, near the Smokies

A short drive to downtown Gatlinburg, Anakeesta, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Private hot tub on a wooded deck

A private covered porch with a hot tub tucked among the trees for unwinding after a day of exploring

Cozy, clean, and well cared for

Guests describe this as a cozy, clean, and peaceful retreat with responsive hosts
What you can expect:
★ A clean, calming space appointed with all the comforts of home
★ Private covered porch with a soothing hot tub
★ Fast, reliable Wi-Fi to keep you connected
★ Easy, paved access & parking - 4WD not needed
★ Prime location—only 3.5 miles to downtown Gatlinburg, 10 miles to Pigeon Forge
★ Resort setting, including access to two pools and a playground
★ A convenient digital house manual and local guidebook with handpicked recommendations

The space
Perfect for a romantic escape, the aptly named A Chance for Romance is a bright, airy log cabin blending rustic charm with vibrant, colorful decor. Thoughtfully stocked and full of warmth, it invites you to soak in the hot tub, enjoy a candlelit dinner or simply relax and reconnect in this enchanting mountain hideaway.

✦ LOCATION ✦
Tucked away in the scenic Mountain Shadows Resort on Gatlinburg’s peaceful east side, A Chance for Romance boasts a prime location just half a mile from the East Parkway—offering effortless access to the area’s best attractions, dining and adventures.

✓ All roads are paved right up to the front door
✓ Located on a dead end road (no through traffic)
✓ Minutes to downtown Gatlinburg, GSMNP, Pigeon Forge & more
✓ 1.5 miles to the city hall free trolley park & ride stop

✦ LIVING ROOM ✦
The bright and spacious open studio design seamlessly blends living and sleeping areas, creating a cozy yet inviting retreat with everything you’ll need in one beautifully designed, cheerful space.

✓ Comfortable seating with throw pillows blankets
✓ Gas fireplace with stone hearth
✓ Steps to the rear deck and hot tub
✓ 55” smart TV with Netflix, Prime Video & more
✓ Soothing inside heart-shaped soaking tub

✦ KITCHEN & DINING ✦
The well-appointed kitchen boasts full-sized appliances and a generous array of essentials, ensuring you have everything needed to prepare delicious meals and enjoy cozy in-cabin dining.

✓ Full-sized quality stainless steel appliances
(refrigerator, stove, microwave)
✓ Coffee maker - drip & K-cup solo, toaster, blender
✓ Dishware, drinkware, flatware, knives
✓ Pots & pans, crock pot, cookie sheets plus a supporting cast of kitchen gadgets
✓ Coffee & filters, cooking spray, foil
✓ Dish soap, hand soap, sponges, dish dry rack
✓ Dish linens, paper towels, napkins, trash bags
✓ Dining table for two
✓ And more . . .

✦ SLEEPING - 1 KING BED ✦

✓ King bed with a premium comfortable mattress, quality bedding & linens
✓ Storage & space to hang clothes
✓ Extra pillows & blankets
✓ Nightstands with lamps and space to plug in your phone

✦ BATHROOM ✦
The private bathroom is appointed with all the essentials of home.

✓ Mirror
✓ Linens, including a tub mat & makeup remover cloths
✓ Hair dryer
✓ Toilet paper, hand soap. tissues
✓ Storage space

✦ OUTDOORS ✦
The private rear porch features a hot tub, gas grill, and cozy seating to enjoy the community's natural beauty. The front porch offers a charming bistro table, perfect for morning coffee while planning the day’s activities.

✓ Wooded view
✓ Hot tub
✓ Comfortable seating
✓ Gas grill

✦ PARKING ✦
Free paved parking in front of the cabin for up to two vehicles is provided.

✦ ADDITIONAL ✦
Two swimming pools are available in Mountain Shadows Resort for guest use from May 1st to October 1st.

We are happy to accommodate guests with smaller dogs. We allow one dog up to 30 lbs. for an additional fee. We are unable to make exceptions to the number of and maximum weight limit.

Guest access
You will have full access to the entire cabin during your stay, except for a couple locked spaces where supplies are stored. Prior to check in, you will receive a pre-arrival message containing important check in information, including directions and an access code for the front door smart lock.

Other things to note
Our full set of policies can be found lower on the page, but here are a few important ones:
▪ Please provide the first and last names of all guests when submitting a booking, plus tell us a little something about your stay and what brings you to the area. We are careful about who we rent to and like to get to know our guests.
▪ Our minimum age to book is 25
▪ Check in is 4pm or later, checkout is by 10am.
▪ No smoking inside or out.
▪ One dog up to 30 pounds is allowed for a $75 length of stay fee.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Hot tub
Pets allowed

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Rated 4.96 out of 5 from 57 reviews.

Guest favorite
This home is in the top 5% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

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  3. 3 stars, 0% of reviews
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Gatlinburg, Tennessee, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

The cabin is located in the convenient and highly-rated log cabin community of Mountain Shadows Resort. The resort offers a quintessential Smoky Mountain experience while still being close to town. During the summer months, enjoy one of the two outdoor pools within the community, including one within walking distance of the cabin.

Meet your host

Superhost
689 reviews
4.96 out of 5 average rating
9 years of hosting
My work: R: STRs, K: events
I spend too much time: Ron: researching hikes, Kathy: working
Hi! We’re Ron & Kathy of Hendersonville, NC. We are Superhosts, Airbnb approved co-hosts and owners of Tucked In Vacation Rentals. Ron is the details, jack-of-all-trades part of the business and Kathy adds expertise from a career in hospitality. Together, we blend our skills to create memorable stays in properties we’ve selectively chosen and thoughtfully appointed. We love what we do and appreciate every guest that's trusted us over the years.

Ron & Kathy is a Superhost

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Co-hosts

  • Dorothy

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Pool/hot tub without a gate or lock
May encounter potentially dangerous animal