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330+ reviews ►Fishing-Firepit-Hot Tub-Horseshoes-only 2.5 miles to Gatlinburg!

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Swaying Pines has a huge deck space to enjoy the outdoors
Living room remodel completed in 2024
Fully updated kitchen with new appliances (2023) loaded with everything you need
When you’re in the tub, the cover doesn’t obstruct your view.
You’ll love the huge outdoor living space, complete with string lights and a fan

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6110.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Sevierville, TN
  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Open Loft

1 Double Bed

Upper Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1-first floor

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2-second floor

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

330+ reviews ►Fishing-Firepit-Hot Tub-Horseshoes-only 2.5 miles to Gatlinburg!

► Pet stays must be approved BEFORE you book.
► Dog owners, please scroll down for details how to request a pet stay.

Welcome to your new, favorite cabin in the Smokies! Swaying Pines--now in its 23rd year as a family vacation getaway--is only a 5 minute drive to Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge. And the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Gatlinburg entrance is only 6.5 miles away.

You'll be right around the corner (about 200 feet) from a community catch-and-release 5 acre fishing lake. Since it's private property, you won't need a fishing license. Just pack your poles and try your best angling skills on the bass, catfish, sunfish and grass carp. Or if you're not into fishing, take a peaceful morning walk by the water and watch the resident ducks and seasonal geese.

What can you expect outdoors at this cabin?

► Paved driveway and parking for 2-3 vehicles
► 5 steps up to the deck
► Small yard with horseshoe pits (non-regulation)
► Large deck with outdoor dining and seat cushions
► Nordic hot tub (4-5 person) with cover lift bar
► Charcoal grill
► Outdoor lighting (well-lit driveway and deck)
► Schlage keyless entry with your own, unique key code

Once inside, you'll see the living/dining area and just beyond that the kitchen. Right off the kitchen is the master bedroom with king bed, bathroom and laundry. The second floor has a full bed at the top of the stairs in the loft and a queen bed in the bedroom. The second floor bedroom has an ensuite bathroom with a tiled stall shower. Here's what you'll find in both bedrooms:

► King bed: Novaform ComfortGrande Plus, Advanced Gel Memory Foam for temperature regulation and medium firmness

► Queen bed: Novaform 3" memory foam plush topper on commercial coil-spring mattress. This bed is ideal if you like a bit softer, pillow-top mattress.

► Plush pillows and quality linens (we replace our pillows every 12-18 months)
► Ceiling fan
► Desk, chair and desk lamp
► Dresser or armoire for clothing storage
► Extra large mirrored closet
► Luggage rack
► Wooden hangers
► 55" Insignia smart TV with Spectrum cable in master bedroom
► 46" Sharp smart TV with Spectrum cable in queen bedroom.

The kitchen is well-equipped with quality cookware, glass bakeware, half-sheet baking pans, pizza pan, wood cutting board and knife block, grilling utensils, etc. Swaying Pines has plenty of small appliances, too:

► Cuisinart waffle maker
► Ninja smoothie blender
► Crockpot
► Toaster
► Keurig
► Drip coffeemaker
► Electric kettle
► Icemaker (in freezer)

Finally, the living space. We've stayed in a few hotels and vacation rentals over the years and discovered it's hard to find really comfortable furniture. That why we invested in quality reclining furniture (the sofa is electric). The dining table and chairs are over 20 years old but they're solid and sit comfortably. We even have some chair pads on them for a little extra cush :). We have blackout blinds at the windows and louvered door blinds for added privacy. There's a variety of good lighting (accent, task and ambient).

There is a single Ring security floodcam that lights up the driveway as you pull in. The video field is trimmed to record only the driveway and the 5 stairs leading up to the cabin. This camera allows us to monitor inclement weather at the cabin and have a record of when our housekeeping, pest control or any other service providers have been there. We don't actively monitor this camera but may do so occasionally if something requires our attention.

We want you to have an amazing vacation and make sure Swaying Pines is a good fit for your needs. Please let us know if you have any questions prior to booking!

►►► HOW TO REQUEST A PET STAY

Swaying Pines welcomes ADULT DOGS ONLY up to 75 pounds
(Yes, this is more than VRBO's stated 50 lb. max weight)

The pet stay fee is $125.00 plus tax and is charged PER PET.

We appreciate any supporting details so we can determine if you pet is a good fit for the cabin. We may be able to consider two dogs.

Dogs must be experienced travelers. Absolutely no confining of pets to the bedroom or bathroom due to the risk for scratching or chewing of woodwork, floors or fabrics. You must agree to be financially responsible for any damage that your dog causes. If you're good with our pet policy, please send an inquiry and include the following:


► NAME, AGE, BREED and WEIGHT of your dog

► PROVIDE name of your dog's flea/tick control program

► CONFIRM you will bring a crate or indoor dog play-pen

► AGREE that you will not allow your pet on people bed(s)

► AGREE to pick up after your dog in the yard or on walks

Thanks for providing your pet info and we'll follow up with you promptly!

Property manager

Jen Monschke & co-host Amy Greener
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: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
This property is ideal for families with children.
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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)
Click SEE MORE for important details for dog stays
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outdoors only. Butts must be disposed of.
We accept adult dogs only. Max weight 75 lbs. Pet stays must be approved prior to booking. The pet fee is $125/dog.
Dogs must be crate-trained or you can bring an indoor pet playpen for times when they're alone at the cabin. Pets are not allowed on people beds.
Send an inquiry with your dog's NAME, AGE, BREED, WEIGHT plus Flea/tick program. Confirm you will bring a crate or doggie play-yard.

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

About the area

Sevierville

Located in Sevierville, this cabin is near theme parks and on a lake. Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction and Titanic Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Anakeesta and Gatlinburg Space Needle. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Sevierville, TN

What's nearby

  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Anakeesta - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 10 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Southern Comfort - Westgate Resort - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gatlinburg Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chesapeake's Seafood and Raw Bar - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 330+ reviews ►Fishing-Firepit-Hot Tub-Horseshoes-only 2.5 miles to Gatlinburg! 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 330+ reviews ►Fishing-Firepit-Hot Tub-Horseshoes-only 2.5 miles to Gatlinburg!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 330+ reviews ►Fishing-Firepit-Hot Tub-Horseshoes-only 2.5 miles to Gatlinburg!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 330+ reviews ►Fishing-Firepit-Hot Tub-Horseshoes-only 2.5 miles to Gatlinburg! located?

This family-friendly Sevierville cabin is located on a lake, 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. Gatlinburg Space Needle and Ripley's Davy Crockett Mini Golf are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

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

Great location!

This property is great and located right between Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. This is also a great place for a dog with a decent sized back yard.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad M.

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

Spring Break

Great property for my family of 4. Close to the park and short drive to everything else.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allyson T.

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

Spring break retreat

Swaying Pines was a cozy, quiet charming retreat for us. The dogs enjoyed the walks down the road and around the pond. The trees we bursting with new greenery and the whit dogwoods were the purest white against the rain soaked trees.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley G.

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

Family trip.

We really like the cabin. It was nice and clean and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay S.

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

Great property and experience

The property was wonderfully located and well stocked with everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Hosts were responsive and proactive in ensuring a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabby D.

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

Excellent

We had a wonderful stay! The cabin was immaculate, the beds were extremely comfortable & communication was impeccable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Meloney T.

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

Everything you need

We really enjoyed our stay at Swaying Pines. The home is well kept, well stocked and very organized. It is tidy and quant with comfy furniture and beds. The first night of our stay it was pretty cold however the home heater wasn't warming the house. I notified Jen and she had an HVAC tech come out the next day and fixed the heater which was very appreciated. We were looking for a quiet area and it was perfect for our family of four adults, one 10 yr old and two small dogs. Highly recommend )
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rian M.

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

Everything it says!

The cabin was exactly as advertised. It was a great location. The games were so fun to play. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn H.

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

Christmas 2024

We had a wonderful stay here. We brought our dog Penny and everything was perfect. The fishing pond was a big hit with our son. We
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

A bit of heaven in the mountain's

The house was inn a nice, quite and private setting. The residents is well kept and very clean. Easy access to all three cities and Dollywood.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody E.

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

Perfect cabin for our weekend trip

This cabin was absolutely perfect for our weekend getaway with the kids and in-laws. Everything was clean and exactly as described in the listing. We all enjoyed the beautiful deck, hot tub, and fishing in the neighborhood lake. We took our senior dog with us and he enjoyed a walk around the lake as well. Check in was very easy and communication with Jen the manager was wonderful throughout the process. The location might be the best part. It is very easy to get to and couldn't be more convenient right between Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. You can literally be to either town in about 5 minutes, but it's still far enough off of the parkway to be very quiet. We 100% plan to stay here again the next time we make it to the mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephanie s.

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

Wonderful cabin

Everything you need.. Very clean, great location and wonderful communication. Will diffently be staying here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger S.

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

Convenient location

Convenient location; not super private, but in quiet neighborhood. Cabin was well stocked with items that made the stay nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rev Jason C.

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

Smoky Mountain Getaway

Was a great place to stay, quiet, peaceful, clean, and had all the necessities.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tami S.

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

Relaxing Vacation

We were very happy with the location as it made it very easy to get to all the attractions. Cabin is very clean and well stocked. Great communication with owners. Comm
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Smoky Mountains visit

The cabin was very nice, super clean and perfect for our stay. We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody P.

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

Great Stay

Wonderful cabin. Well stocked, clean and great location! Such a nice get away for us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

april s.

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

Great cabin

Everything was wonderful. Beds were very comfortable and the deck was nice to enjoy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell E.

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

Perfect location

This being our 4th summer visiting the great Smokey Mountains from Buffalo NY, we were very pleased with our stay. Location was perfect, cabin was beautiful, and we even had a visiting Bear twice. I would highly recommend to family and friends booking the swaying pines cabin.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracie L.

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

First time Tennessee vacation

Would definitely come back, loved the house and the location. From booking our trip with our 2 golden retrievers to check out was a great experience!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy V.

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

Best location

Stayed for our son’s 25th Birthday. This place was stocked with everything. So close to pigeon forge and Gatlinburg. We will return
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Great place to stay

Great place to stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela Y.

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

Relaxing peaceful hideaway

We loved this cabin. Very clean, organized, and well-equipped. We have been coming to this area for 10 + year, and this cabin is our favorite so far. We enjoyed the pond and we saw a 350+ lb black bear on the road behind the cabin. The location is perfect for Pigion Forge and Gatlinburg attractions. Looking forward to booking it again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bon

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

Fantastic stay

Amazing clean property. One of the best hosts we have ever rented from. The hosts really had so many amenities.Location was perfect. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesi L.

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

Great Place

We had a great stay! This cabin is modern, cozy, and right in the middle of gatlinburg and pigeon forge. Quiet and very covenient location. We will be renting again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jen Monschke & co-host Amy Greener

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Hi I'm Amy Greener and along with my husband Rick, we own and self-manage our 3 cabins in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, plus a few more for our neighbors. Our goal is to give you the best vacation rental experience ever. We hope to retire someday but for now, this is our family business and it keeps us busy!

Why they chose this property

Lots of people ask us why we chose this area to buy a vacation rental, when there are so many beautiful properties in our home state of Michigan. Honestly, it boiled down to two big factors: money and weather. With three young children, we didn't have much money to work with. We were looking specifically for a modest, fixer-upper. And Michigan gets mighty cold after October, so we headed south for our cabin search. We stumbled across Swaying Pines and new immediately it had real potential. It was painted blue outside and sad looking inside, but with time and sweat equity it's become a favorite with guests. We love the Smokies, the history of the area and it's welcoming people. We've made many friends and acquaintances here over the years, and you can't help but feel that wonderful southern charm and hospitality wherever you go.

What makes this property unique

Swaying Pines is a hidden gem...only 5 minutes from either Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge. We especially enjoy the short drive to either town when it's really busy, like holidays. The 6 acre lake is privately owned so you don't need to buy a fishing license. It's so relaxing to take a walk around the corner to the lake and drop a line...or just make a loop around the lake for some exercise. The horseshoes are lots of fun, too. It has been a joy for us to gradually update and upgrade the cabin and hear comments from guests who remember it having a blue exterior, dial up internet or the old jacuzzi in the main bath. Humble beginnings, for sure :)

Languages:

English

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