Cabin

Mountain/Town Views, Private, Firepit, 1 mile to Pkwy, Above Dollywood, Hot Tub

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Property grounds
Woodland cabin magic, perfect for relaxing! 🌄🌿
Aerial view
Fall Twilight
Let the stress fly away

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8180.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Sevierville, TN
  • LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Dollywood
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Island at Pigeon Forge
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Convertible bed(s)

3 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Mountain/Town Views, Private, Firepit, 1 mile to Pkwy, Above Dollywood, Hot Tub

Welcome to Thistle Britches Cabin!

Nestled atop Parrot Mountain on a secluded one-acre lot, Thistle Britches Cabin is your perfect Smoky Mountain getaway. With breathtaking views, unbeatable privacy, and a location just minutes from Dollywood, Splash Country, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg, this cabin offers the best of both worlds. Whether you're here to relax, explore, or even work remotely, this cabin provides the space and amenities to make your stay truly memorable.

Why Choose Thistle Britches Cabin?

Privacy and location make Thistle Britches truly unique. Unlike other cabins that feel more like neighborhoods, our property is surrounded by woodlands on three sides, providing you with a private, peaceful escape. Sitting at the highest elevation on Parrot Mountain, you’ll enjoy stunning, unobstructed views of the Smoky Mountains, the Pigeon Forge Strip, and, during winter, the ski slopes of Ober Gatlinburg.

Despite its privacy, the cabin is just minutes away from everything you want to explore. Dollywood and Splash Country are less than a mile away, and our back-road access ensures you avoid the main traffic routes while still reaching Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge quickly and easily.

As one guest put it, "It feels like a world away, but everything is so close. The views are incredible, and the privacy is unmatched."

Features That Make Your Stay Special

At Thistle Britches, we’ve designed every detail to make your visit comfortable and unforgettable.

Luxury Hot Tub

The hot tub is a favorite among guests, and it’s easy to see why. Featuring 56 jets, Bluetooth speakers, a subwoofer, and an LED waterfall, it’s the perfect place to unwind after a day of hiking or sightseeing. Whether you’re enjoying a quiet morning soak or relaxing under the stars while listening to Dollywood’s nightly fireworks, the hot tub adds a special touch to your stay.

One recent guest shared, "The hot tub was the highlight of our trip. It’s the perfect way to relax and take in the stunning views."

Entertainment for Everyone

No matter who you’re traveling with, the cabin offers plenty of activities to keep everyone entertained:
- Game Loft: Enjoy a game of pool, darts, or classic arcade games like Joust and Gauntlet.
- Media Room: Perfect for movie nights, featuring a large LED TV and two queen sleeper sofas.
- Smart TVs: Stream your favorite shows with Hulu Live, Netflix, Disney+, ESPN+, and Prime Video.

One guest noted, "The kids loved the media room while we enjoyed a quiet evening upstairs. It was perfect for everyone."

Fully Equipped Kitchen

Cooking for your group is a breeze with a well-stocked kitchen that includes black granite countertops, drip coffee pot, a Keurig coffee maker, crockpot, blender, and all the utensils and cookware you’ll need. Whether it’s a quick breakfast or a family dinner, the kitchen is ready for any meal.

One review said, "The kitchen had everything we needed, and we loved dining on the deck with those incredible views."

Remote Work Friendly

Need to get some work done? The main-level bedroom includes a dedicated workstation and high-speed WiFi, offering the perfect spot to stay productive while surrounded by nature.

Spacious and Comfortable

With two king bedrooms and three queen sleeper sofas, the cabin comfortably sleeps up to eight guests. Each floor offers a blend of privacy and shared space, making it ideal for families or groups.

A recent guest shared, "The layout worked perfectly for our group. Everyone had their own space, but we loved gathering together on the deck and around the fire pit."

Outdoor Amenities

The outdoor spaces at Thistle Britches are just as inviting as the interior:
- Deck: Start your day with coffee as the sun rises or end it with a glass of wine while watching the sunset.
- Fire Pit: Roast marshmallows, share stories, and soak in the fresh mountain air.
- Yard: The large, flat yard is a rare feature in mountain cabins and provides a great space for kids and pets to play.

"Our favorite memories were made sitting by the fire pit, watching the Dollywood fireworks," said one guest.

Perfectly Located

While the cabin feels like a private sanctuary, it’s just minutes from the area’s top attractions:
- Dollywood and Splash Country: Less than a mile away, making it easy to visit multiple times during your stay.
- Pigeon Forge: A quick drive to shopping, dining, and family-friendly activities along the Parkway.
- Gatlinburg: Explore this charming town and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
- Parrot Mountain: Just down the hill, this unique attraction lets you interact with tropical birds in a beautiful garden setting.

One family wrote, "The location couldn’t have been better. It’s so close to everything but feels completely private."

What Guests Are Saying

Our reviews highlight what makes Thistle Britches Cabin so special:
- The Views: "Absolutely stunning! The pictures don’t do them justice."
- The Hot Tub: "A perfect way to end each day."
- The Privacy: "You feel like you’re in your own little world."
- The Amenities: "Every detail has been thought of to make your stay comfortable."

One review summed it up perfectly: "We’ve stayed in many cabins, but Thistle Britches is by far our favorite. Everything about it was perfect."

FAQs

Is the cabin pet-friendly?

Yes! We welcome your furry friends. Guests love the large yard, which offers plenty of space for pets to roam and play safely.

How private is the cabin?

Thistle Britches is located on a full acre, surrounded by woodlands. The nearest neighbor is over 100 yards away, ensuring complete privacy.

What’s the drive like?

The road to the cabin is fully paved and manageable with most vehicles. While the grade is steep in spots, it’s worth it for the incredible views at the top.

What’s within walking distance?

Step outside to explore the peaceful woodlands surrounding the cabin. At the base of the hill, you’ll find Parrot Mountain, where the sounds of tropical birds add a unique touch to your experience.

Plan Your Stay

Thistle Britches Cabin isn’t just a place to stay—it’s a place to create lasting memories. From relaxing in the hot tub to exploring nearby attractions, every moment at the cabin is designed to be special. Whether you’re planning a family trip, a getaway with friends, or a remote working retreat, Thistle Britches has everything you need for an unforgettable experience.

Don’t miss your chance to stay at this incredible property. Book your stay today and start looking forward to the best of the Smoky Mountains. We can’t wait to host you at Thistle Britches Cabin!

Property manager

Jamie Kester
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Up to 2 small to medium dogs $150
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking Inside

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sevierville

Located in Sevierville, this cabin is in the city centre and near theme parks. Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction and Titanic Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Dollywood and Dollywood's Splash Country. Travelling with kids? Make time for Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, or head to an event or a match at The Ripken Experience - Pigeon Forge. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Sevierville, TN

What's nearby

  • Dollywood's Splash Country - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Dollywood - 9 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Island at Pigeon Forge - 10 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spotlight Bakery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Old Mill Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Grist Mill Cinnamon Bread - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Aunt Granny's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Market Square - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain/Town Views, Private, Firepit, 1 mile to Pkwy, Above Dollywood, Hot Tub pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Mountain/Town Views, Private, Firepit, 1 mile to Pkwy, Above Dollywood, Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain/Town Views, Private, Firepit, 1 mile to Pkwy, Above Dollywood, Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mountain/Town Views, Private, Firepit, 1 mile to Pkwy, Above Dollywood, Hot Tub located?

This family-friendly Sevierville cabin is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Dollywood's Splash Country and Parrot Mountain and Gardens. Dollywood is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 203 out of 230 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 230 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 230 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 230 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 230 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Great cabin with all the amenities and a great location. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebekkah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Great stay, had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin and great location.

This was our second time staying at Thistle Britches. We love the proximity to Dollywood and Pigeon Forge as well as the privacy of the cabin, staying at the top of the hill. Great views at night and while sitting around the fire pit!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charity D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Dollywood down the hill. Nice flat lot around house. Perfect for making s’mores! Plenty of space!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Views!

We truly enjoyed our stay . The view was outstanding and the cabin was very nice! Time well spent here for some R&R . Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot right above Dollywood

Perfect spot in the mountains w the family and pups. Very spacious and clean. Great location and description was accurate
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay!

This is where you want to be in the Smoky Mountains! Perfect location for Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. The description and photos of this cabin are spot on. Our family had a great stay at Thistle Britches and we look forward to coming back. The view is stunning! Stunning!!! The cabin had everything we needed for our week-long stay. The WiFi worked great when we needed to do a little work on our vacation and we enjoyed cooking & grilling several meals at the cabin with all the tools we needed. The beds were amazing and we loved the high quality towels & toiletries they provided. Bonfires and hot tubbing were great, too. One excellent feature was the gate on the deck so our dog could be outside in the mountain air without constant supervision. The owners were fantastic to communicate with. Helpful arrival/departure instructions and very detailed instructions for driving to the cabin were provided and greatly appreciated. Can’t say enough great things about this cabin!! Thank you, Jamie & Amanda. We hope to return soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and beautiful

Perfect location-near everything but quiet. The house is beautiful. Plenty of room. we enjoyed the pool table and the hot tub.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dollywood

Nice place, great location kids loved the arcade game. Great view of Dollywood refire works from the porch
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenae P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

Such a wonderful stay! Beautiful views, private, yet so close to everything!!! A nice yard for my dogs! We come every year for the Jeep invasion and this by far is our favorite cabin that we have rented! Hoping to stay here again next year!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cabin and host

This cabin is a must stay if ever in the Gatlinburg area. Conveniently located to everything. Host is quick to respond with an answer no matter how silly the question was. This cabin has all the amenities anyone could want, even a well equipped kitchen with spices and utensils. Will return on our next trip to the area. T
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

brenda h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Late spring getaway

We loved the view. Had a great time at “Thistle Britches “!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Location and Cabin

perfect stay
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cabin in a great location

Would definitely stay here again, had everything we needed and was a great value for the money. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location, close to everything but with the feel of seclusion. The property was as advertised and I would def stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything was great

Beautiful home, views, and had all the things we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful View!

One of best views we have ever had staying in the mountains. The best part was there wasn’t any other cabins right on top of you.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin

Had a great time. Beautiful cabin great location! would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Place to Enjoy Pigeon Forge

What a wonderful place! We were able to enjoy the community and fabulous activities in the area while traveling with our Golden. A home that made our vacation stress free.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

It’s hard to pick a place to stay online and not knowing the area. Thistle Britches exceeded our expectations— centrally located, spectacular views, responsive and gracious host, great value, roomy… I could go on & on. Book here— you will not regret it! Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cabin and location

The cabin is very well kept and private. We had a wonderful trip. I would definitely book here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thistle Britches

This was a very nice place!!! Will definitely stay in this cabin again. Loved the location and privacy
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great views!

Cabin was really good. Convenient to Dollywood and Pigeon Forge. Large yard for dog to play. Beds were clean. Nice pool table.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The view!

The view is unmatched! Loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Omar F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Cabin

I had a wonderful time at this cabin.It has everything you need and more. Basically top of the mountain, so make sure you are comfortable driving up and down a narrow road.I will definitely be visiting this cabin and staying again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jamie Kester

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Amanda and I have called Knoxville, TN home for the past five years, living just a 30-minute drive from our cabin. Before moving here, we spent 12 years in Richmond, VA, where our two-year-old rescue pit bull, Miss "Dolly" Pawton.

Why they chose this property


Our cabin is perched at the highest point on the mountain, offering unmatched privacy on a sprawling one-acre lot. It’s surrounded by 800 acres of forest owned by Dollywood, providing a quiet escape from nearby noise. From this vantage point, you can enjoy sweeping views of Dollywood, the Pigeon Forge Strip, the Smoky Mountains, and Ober Gatlinburg. Just two miles away from the main activities in Pigeon Forge, it’s perfectly positioned for both solitude and convenience. You’ll also get a great view of the local fireworks shows—right from the front porch.

What makes this property unique

Supreme privacy, spectacular scenery, and a feeling of being above while being close to all the action.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests