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Hickory Ridge by AvantStay | Incredible Private Elevated Cabin | Sleeps 20!

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Welcome to Hickory Ridge!
Smoky Mountain living.
1 of 2 hot tubs!
Come on in.
Living room.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 20550 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Anakeesta
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed

Bedroom 8

2 Queen Beds

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

8 bathrooms

Full Bathroom 1

Full Bathroom 2

Full Bathroom 3

Full Bathroom 4

Full Bathroom 5

Full Bathroom 6

Full Bathroom 7

Full Bathroom 8

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Dining area

About this property

Hickory Ridge by AvantStay | Incredible Private Elevated Cabin | Sleeps 20!

Welcome to Hickory Ridge, an AvantStay home!

Hidden amongst the pine trees, this rustic yet elevated retreat is the perfect place to get away for a while. Surrounded by nature with scenic views from every corner, this large, cabin-style property invites you and your favorite people to embark on an epic trip to the mountains. With 8 bedrooms, 3 large balconies, a hot tub, and a pool table, your group will have plenty of space to spread out and plenty of entertainment to create lasting memories. We can also have s’mores ready for when you arrive!

Nearby Attractions: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee Jed’s (American), Mountain Moonshine Tastings, Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, Sugarlands Distilling Company, Ole Smoky Distilleries, Bent Creek Golf Course, Pancake Pantry, Hofbrauhaus Restaurant, Cade’s Cove (75 min drive).

If you love spending time in nature, staying active, and celebrating wildlife like us, a trip to Gatlinburg in the Smoky Mountains is a special treat. Located along the Tennessee/North Carolina border and home to the country's most visited national park, the Smokies provide over 800 miles of hiking trails, rivers, waterfalls, and a good chance at a black bear sighting. Over 200 million years old, the ancient mountains allow visitors the unique opportunity to connect with one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world and walk among century-old trees. Talk about a step back in time!

Experience the Smoky Mountains, AvantStay style.

AvantStay provides an upscale experience with services that elevate your stay and save time so you can enjoy every moment. Guests have access to a 24/7 support team. Whether it’s fridge stocking or in-home massages, AvantStay offers a variety of upgrades & experiences to enhance your stay.

Home Truths:
- Please note that we do not provide firewood.
- This home allows pets for a fee. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval there is a fine of $500 per pet.
- There is a very narrow and windy road leading to the property. No oversized vehicles per city regulations.
- The wood-burning fireplace is located in the main floor living room.
- All bedrooms have electric fireplaces.
- Please note our occupancy includes an additional two beyond bed count. Trifold floor mattresses and additional linens can be provided upon request.

Parking Details:
4 cars can park on the driveway.

This home comes with a pack n' play travel crib available. A high chair can be provided upon request with at least 24hrs advanced notice. Just ask and we are happy to accommodate you and your little ones!

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The room configuration is as follows:

Primary Bedroom / King bed with En-suite
Bedroom 2 / King bed with En-suite
Bedroom 3 / King bed with En-suite
Bedroom 4 / King bed with En-suite
Bedroom 5 / King bed with En-suite
Bedroom 6 / King bed with En-suite
Bedroom 7 / King bed with En-suite
Bedroom 8 / Two queen beds with En-suite
+ 2 twin size tri-fold sleeping mats

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Accidental Damage Protection: A non-refundable accidental damage protection plan has been included in the price of your reservation. Under this plan, you will not be held responsible to pay for accidental damage or loss to the rental property resulting from you or others in your party up to $2000. This plan does not cover intentional acts of a guest, gross negligence, or willful and wanton conduct, and/or damages caused by pets. This plan is not available for reservations 28 days or longer or reservations that require a security deposit.

This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs.

As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation.

Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees.

There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions.

As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards.

IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 30 days require a security deposit.

We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.

Property manager

AvantStay
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: 21
Check out before 11:00 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Gatlinburg

Located in Gatlinburg, this cabin is in the city centre and in the mountains. Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction and Titanic Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at SkyPark and Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta are not to be missed. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
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Gatlinburg, TN

What's nearby

  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Anakeesta - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • SkyPark - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Gatlinburg Space Needle - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cliff Top Grill & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tennessee Cider Company - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Hickory Ridge by AvantStay | Incredible Private Elevated Cabin | Sleeps 20! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hickory Ridge by AvantStay | Incredible Private Elevated Cabin | Sleeps 20!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hickory Ridge by AvantStay | Incredible Private Elevated Cabin | Sleeps 20!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hickory Ridge by AvantStay | Incredible Private Elevated Cabin | Sleeps 20! located?

Located in the heart of Gatlinburg, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Traffic Light #5, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our family vacation was superb while staying here. Beautiful place that has everything you need. Would recommend to anyone who wants a fine place to stay while vacationing in Gatlinburg.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Calvin P.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Worst ever stay that needs to be refunded since the house was condemned the day after we got there

This house was condemned the day after we got there by the fire marshall and building inspector. The issues woth this house were ignored by the owner, VRBO, as well as avantstay. Putting our fabmily and friends at risk. There was fecal and black mold issues as qell as the fire system had
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian H.

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

awesome cabin

Very nice and unique place
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

sharon G.

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

Perfect location!

The location of this house was perfect for the various activities that all family members wanted to participate in! Private bathrooms for each bedroom was definitely a plus as well as balcony doors from each room to view Gatlinburg!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Debbie M.

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

Beautiful cabin

Love the cabin beautiful location very clean had a few bumps in the road miles the property manager was great we would like to stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joshua B.

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

Had a blast

We enjoyed being out and away
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley Dawn V.

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

Excellent Stay!

Property had everything we needed, convenience to everything and a beautiful view! We enjoyed our stay with our family for Christmas. There was plenty of room to gather together or have space apart.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Thanksgiving get away

Great location, amazing views of the mountains and Gatlinburg. Very clean house. Well stocked with all of the items you would need in the kitchen. Defiantly be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

La Tonya C.

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

Wonderful and nice property

Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally T.

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

Excellent house

Great customer service by Avantstay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cassie K.

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

Destination wedding

My (now) husband and I brought our immediate families here for a week and we got married on a mountain look out near by! It was the perfect house and the perfect week. This property helped us make memories for a life time.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Paul K., Eagleville

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

Family Weekend

Wonderful views from the decks. Plenty of room for several people. Great dining table for up to 14 people. Very private and quiet. Plenty of games to play downstairs for the kids. Had a great stay. Would recommend to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

maria r.

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

Great family vacation

Absolutely loved this home. The concierge service was a great addition. We would absolutely stay here again. We have stayed in other homes that did not live up to the online expectations. This home was wonderful in every way! No home is perfect, but I was very happy with the upkeep in general and the amenities provided.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry S.

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

Annual Family Gathering

We had a great stay with 7 families, parking was a little tight but location was great. The cabin layout was great. We did have a surprise as we were unloading, a bear showed up and was sniffing the back seat of P/U truck but luckily we were able to get him to move on. He came back the next morning and crossed teh street to scale the mountain. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a large cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina D.

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

Annual May Gatlinburg trip

This house is huge. It is perfect for big families. Parking is only for 4 vehicles. The dryer went during our stay and they had a new one installed the very next day. They were very attentive and addressed any issue right away. It is very close to Gatlinburg. Definitely will stay again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marlene J.

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

Amazing

We stayed at this property with 4 other couples. Every bedroom, except 1, had a king size bed which was important to our group. Also, every bedroom had its own bathroom and fireplace. I would definitely stay here again. Hope to bring my whole family someday, as it is kid friendly. My grandkids would love the game room. Great view of Gaitlynburg.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Velma J.

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

Fabulous home for large group

This large and comfortable lodge is ideal! It is exactly as pictured and described, and the property management company is exemplary. Every question or request to them was answered promptly and any concerns immediately addressed. The property itself is amazing, with exceptional views of both Gatlinburg and the Great Smokey Mountains. We spent a week relaxing and enjoying both the property and the surrounding areas. Kitchen is well equipped (at least 30 coffee mugs, as an example), beds are comfortable, linens of good quality. Every bedroom has its own private full bathroom, plus two powder rooms adjacent to common areas. The balconies were delightful with plenty of chairs and side tables for relaxing. The outdoor rocking chairs are so comfortable, we all wanted to bring a couple of them home with us! I highly recommend this fantastic home as a gathering place for family and friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline K., Tampa, Florida

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

Living in Luxury

Our one week stay at Hickory Ridge lived up to our high expectations. The large cabin accommodated our group of family and friends very comfortably. The views of Gatlinburg were wonderful, could even hear the music from the porches (although it did not disturb with the doors closed). We were close enough to the town to get there quickly but also enough distance to be away from the hustle of the crowd that busy holiday week. The few small issues we had were resolved quickly with friendly communication from a team of helpful Avant staff. Overall, I’d highly recommend this lovely location, especially for those with a large group. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Prakash P.

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

Really Gem place in Gatlinburg.

This Cain is amazingly situated right in downtown Gatlinburg overlooking some of the best view of mountains and city. Cabin is very spacious, well laid out and stocked well with all the essentials. Only reason I want to give 4.75 stars because the kitchen and bathrooms cabinet are little dated and needs some TLC or replacement. AvantStay staff and property manager Josh was so helpful and responsive for any issue. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

Tracey W.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Filthy Environment

I would like to speak to someone about this experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elaine G.

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

Annual Family Vacation

Our family had the best time during our stay at this house. It was large enough to accommodate our whole group and everyone had their own bathroom! A huge plus. We loved seeing black bears on many afternoons and evenings. The concierge service was excellent. Any request was taken care of promptly and very easy to reach. Location was the best! At first we thought the 5 minute drive up the mountain was insane with the narrow winding road but after a few times up and down it was no problem. The house was fully stocked with lots of towels and kitchen accessories. So much to do in the area. We highly recommend this house!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Good Location, Great Layout

I had my large family stay here for a birthday/retirement celebration. Everyone had their own bedroom and bathroom, as well as a couple extra bathrooms throughout the house I wasn’t expecting! The location was super close to all of the Gatlinburg action. Very convenient for a group wanting to get into town easily and quickly. The road is a little intimidating, but very doable. We were able to park 7 cars in the driveway with a little engineering. Do not leave even your empty cooler outside. A bear took ours and broke into it. We found it up the road. We weren’t even mad. Kind of excited and impressed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Makayla K.

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

Beautiful 🤩

Absolutely beautiful cabin! Right at the Gatlinburg strip which made everything SO convenient. All the rooms were a great size and had king beds and private bathrooms which was perfect. The beds could be a lot more comfortable but they weren’t the worst. We saw a bear multiple times while there and it even slept on our balcony one day which was cool. The whole house was stocked with what you would need and expect. It was nice having a box fan or tower fan in every room, and the upstairs stayed so cold it was perfect. The wi-fi wasn’t slow and It was nice having a roku to log into my own stuff and watch what I wanted!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lora A.

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

More than expected

The house was perfect for my family coming from all different states. Rooms were very spacious and bathrooms in every room was extremely convenient. All of the needed amenities were there and in abundance. I only had to call to see about a mixer and that was only because the kitchen is so large I couldn’t find it. We asked for baby items items (humidifier, baby gates, 2 high chairs) that normally would not be provided and they made sure they accommodated all of our requests. The house , property, and management company exceeded our expectations and would highly recommend this house for anyone wanting to accommodate large families.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Nicole G.

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

Beautiful cabin with some flaws

The cabin itself is gorgeous and offers beautiful views, that cannot be argued, but we ran into several large appliances not working during our stay; the fridge downstairs wouldnt get cold, one microwave didnt work, one dishwasher never worked properly etc, and even though management responded quickly and tried to help, it's still disappoiting when there are 17 people staying all together in the cabin. Bottom line, when you're paying a couple thousand dollars a night, you have certain expectations, and there were some aspects that was dissappointing.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

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At AvantStay, we pride ourselves on our guest experience. We do the trip planning - so you can spend more time on vacation. With 24/7 customer support, a dedicated concierge, and tech-enabled touchpoints from the moment you book to an easy and seamless check-out, we make your experience as carefree as you could possibly want it to be. AvantStay features 500 homes in 30+ destinations and is growing quickly. For any questions about your next trip, please don't hesitate to reach out directly and we'd be more than happy to help your vacation come true.

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