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Sugar Cove by AvantStay | Cabin by The River w/ Hot Tub, Pool Table, Guest House

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Welcome!
Hot tub and hangout area.
Dine on the balcony and fire up the grill!
Fire pit.
Make some s'mores!
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tub
    Hot tubHot tub
  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
Gatlinburg, TN
  • Popular LocationBent Creek Golf Club2 min drive
  • Popular LocationRipley's Aquarium of the Smokies21 min drive
  • Popular LocationGatlinburg Convention Center22 min drive
  • AirportKnoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)79 min drive

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Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Casita

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Dining Area

About this property

Sugar Cove by AvantStay | Cabin by The River w/ Hot Tub, Pool Table, Guest House

Welcome to Sugar Cove, an AvantStay Home!

Those looking for the full log cabin experience will find it at this home in Gatlinburg. Nestled amongst the Smokies’ famous trees, this rustic retreat will have you feeling closer to nature than ever, while upscale amenities remind you that you’re living the posh life. Adults are sure to enjoy the covered hot tub, while the playhouse makes for a perfect place for the younger members of your group to enjoy the outdoors. When night falls, gather around the campfire for s’mores under the stars before retreating to one of 5 plush bedrooms—one of which is located inside its own casita. Sweet dreams!

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.

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 the Great 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!

*Home Truths:*
- Bedroom 5 is located in a separate building that has a recreation room, one bedroom, and a full bathroom.
- This home is approximately 20 minutes outside the town/downtown of Gatlinburg (grocery stores, shops, attractions).
- Please be aware that roads may be busy during peak traffic times.
- The property is flanked by another cabin on the left and a house on the right.
- This home accepts a maximum of 2 pets. But pets must be approved in advance and are subject to an additional fee of $150 per pet. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval there is a fine of $500 per pet.
- Indoor wood fireplace.
- Outdoor wood firepit.
- We do not provide firewood.

This home comes with a pack n' play travel crib and a high chair available.

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The room configuration is as follows:
Primary Bedroom: King bed w/ ensuite
Bedroom 2: King bed
Bedroom 3: Queen bed w/ shared ensuite.
Bedroom 4: Queen bed w/ shared ensuite.
Guest House: Queen bed w/ ensuite

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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
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

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 a rural area and on a river. SkyPark and Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Dollywood. Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and Anakeesta are not to be missed. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
Map
Gatlinburg, TN

What's nearby

  • Bent Creek Golf Club - 2 min drive
  • Little Pigeon River - 9 min drive
  • Anakeesta - 21 min drive
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 21 min drive
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trish's Mountain Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wyile Cider - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Bear BBQ - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Barista's Daughter - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cobbly Nob Cafe & Pizza - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sugar Cove by AvantStay | Cabin by The River w/ Hot Tub, Pool Table, Guest House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sugar Cove by AvantStay | Cabin by The River w/ Hot Tub, Pool Table, Guest House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sugar Cove by AvantStay | Cabin by The River w/ Hot Tub, Pool Table, Guest House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sugar Cove by AvantStay | Cabin by The River w/ Hot Tub, Pool Table, Guest House located?

Situated on the riverfront, this cabin is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Bent Creek Golf Club and within 9 miles (15 km) of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Little Pigeon River. Mills Park and Cosby Picnic Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
family vacation
The house turned out to be even better than I expected! The pictures really do it no justice. I loved sitting on the porch and listening to the creek. Everything about the house was very comfortable. I truly did not want to come home to my own bed after sleeping with the most comfortable mattress and pillows and comforter ever! The area has so much to explore. I would love to come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for family gathering
Very clean, comfortable home. Besides a few steps to front door it's all on one level. Be aware, beds sit up high. I wish there were hooks in bathroom for robe or clothes when one showers. There was issue with HVAC unit which fortunately we didn’t need AC. Guest house had issue with heater and plumbing and bed in guest house tends to dip in center. My niece and her husband chose not to stay there more than one night. Company was good about having repairman come right away and work on units and plumbing. Lovely location of home, enjoyed nearby stream and firepit one evening. There were 8+ of us staying here, we were all comfortable and enjoyed our stay. I would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben H., Kimberly, AL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Cabin
Great cabin! Lots of room in the cabin and around the property. Kids loved the play area and arcade. Short drive into Gatlinburg. We will be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful time
This rental was perfect for our family vacation. Location was quiet with a nice little creek beside for the kids to play in. Drive to Gatlinburg was a little far but worked out ok. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Kim A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Nice place, but too far out of town for us. If it had been away from other houses and RV park, we would have liked it better.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, layout, and amenities for our family
Everyone in our group loved Sugar Cove. Its location was very convenient to hiking, tubing, and all the activities in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Being down off the mountain made trips quicker and easier (less motion sickness!). It also allowed for a large, flat yard which was great for time around the fire pit and playing corn hole. The layout of the house, guest house, and the porches was fantastic both for large gatherings and independent activities. The amenities were great - a fully stocked kitchen, games, towels, and a huge hot tub! They really thought of everything. We would love to book Sugar Cove again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Tim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Nice place...a hassle to check-in!
The place fit our needs nicley. The check-in process with the last minute documentation is a hassle. I asked months ago to send all correspondence to another email, so that I may respond more timely. I never got a rely, nor was the request granted.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krystal L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
We loved the property. We plan on making this our annual spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Ruben L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Good location and amenities
Definitely a good location for those traveling with a large group and want to avoid being close to other cabins. Only complaints was some leftover trash on the floors in some of the rooms, leftovers can tabs, wrappers, tissue etc. One knicked my foot cause it was stuck in the carpet but the rest of the house was amazing and spacious. Also communicating with the team was hit or miss and sometimes took a bit to get an answer. An item was left and they told me it would be shipped if found, only issue was that I wasn’t told it shipped till 8 days after it’s arrival. The guest house was great too with an arcade unit and pool table. The hot tub was probably the best one I’ve ever used as well. Big enough for a large group. The location was great because it wasn’t too far from Gatlinburg however I do recommend a better or marker for the entrance and releveling the gravel driveway. The cabin has a lot to offer and worth the price. Definitely homey and has all the tools you need to cook at home if that’s your thing. Definitely recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Traci W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall we had a great stay!
We had a great stay in the cabin. We had a issue with the heater and the management team take care of the issue within a few hours of opening.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Miranda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Cabin & Hosts!!
We stayed here for our elopement with our kids and family and it was amazing! The cabin was absolutely beautiful. Our whole family was very pleased with the accommodations. There were so many nice touches left for us from the hosts! They were extremely responsive and able to address all of our requests. They even left a beautiful bouquet of flowers on our doorstep that we came back to on the night of our wedding! My whole family and I would stay again without hesitation.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Adam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
not a bad place
So, as we stayed there there were a few things the came to mind about the property. They do have some ant problem, and the floors had a slight uneven but wasn't a big problem. Over all wish it was a little closer to Gatlinburg but was nice and quite for the most part.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for families
We selected this property because of its family friendly nature, and we were not disappointed. The swing set, yard, and creek were all great for playing. The fire pit was perfect for s'mores in the evenings. The guest house was nice to have a place separate from the hustle and bustle of the main house. We were at capacity, so when everyone was inside, it was a bit tight. But we spent most of our time outside. Really the only downside we encountered was the capacity of the hot water heater. This would of course not be an issue with fewer adults in the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Cabin
This property was perfect for large families. Plenty of space for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan B., Aberdeen, Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Family reunion
This was a last minute rental for us when our previously booked house cancelled two weeks before our stay. The house fit our needs, and was clean. We would have preferred a more picturesque setting however the creek and local bear made up for the other shortcomings with the location. It was very quiet but there was an RV park next door and other houses behind, and a small thrift store next door. I can not say enough about Avant stay. I have rented houses for more than 30 years from numerous companies and this is one of the best experiences I have ever had with a rental company.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long Weekend Getaway
Beautiful home and perfect furnishings! Follow the instructions given by management and the stay will be perfect! Thank you for such great accommodations!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Very Clean
Excellent location to access Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, hiking, zip line and rafting. We did not experience heavy traffic until we got into town. Location provides parkway bypass to avoid Gatlinburg to and from PF. Accommodating property manager.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peyton N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation spot
Great location and the property was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice family time in the smokies
My family and I loved this secluded spot. It had everything we needed to accommodate our space needs. Only downsides were that the guest house code didn’t work when we arrived, so we couldn’t get in right away, but we had that resolved with Avant within about 1.5 hrs after our arrival. The refrigerator wasn’t cold when we arrived because it wasn’t plugged in, so we had to figure that out, but only those two minor inconveniences that barely marred our lovely stay at this property. We would love to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to catch up with friends
Great setup, plenty of rooms and bathrooms. Kitchen was accessible enough. Only complaint was that the master bedroom got super hot- they did have a box fan available, but it was still very warm.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Perfect place to stay to relax. The creek was the kids favorite thing during the whole trip. They had a lot of little “extras” that made it special. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Jessica Erin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway with the girls
It was a great relaxing time. Quiet and calming next to the river sitting on the porch. Great space and wasn’t too far from downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sugar cove was amazing!
The only thing that sucks that there was absolutely no cell service for our phones until you drive towards Gatlinburg town about 5-10 mins down the road.. The insect/nats were horrible lol but everything else was absolutely perfect!! This was a beautiful and lovely cabin! Very specious and lots of room! We loved the welcome gifts! I was happy we didn’t have to drive on dangerous roads to get there! It was a very smooth and easy drive from our small town in NC! (Charlotte region) the town of Gatlinburg was only like 15 mins away with a nice strip with everything on it! Ripely attractions, restaurant’s, shopping, etc! Pigeon Forge was about 30mins away. There’s a dollar General and a few grocery places and gas stations within 5 mins of the cabin! The hot tub was fun and fit many people unlike most of them! You most definitely won’t regret renting this home!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sunita L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
This place is just so amazing, we enjoyed the entire cabin, so clean and friendly host. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marc R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great stay
Enjoyed our time at this property. Look forward to the next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by AvantStay

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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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