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Living area
Outdoor spa tub
Room
Game room
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2 (lower level)

1 King Bed

Primary (upper level)

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Early Dawn » hot tub » 2 whirlpool jacuzzi » game room w/pool table » hot tub

VACATION RENTAL STANDOUTS:
* Located near downtown Gatlinburg, Great Smoky Mountain National Park, and Ober Mountain Resort
* Free Dollywood ticket with every reservation
* Private deck space with a hot tub
* Game room with a pool table
* Wood-burning fireplace (winter months)
* Two king ensuite bedrooms, both with whirlpool jacuzzi tubs

Welcome to Early Dawn, an inviting vacation rental cabin in Gatlinburg, TN. This delightful two-bedroom, two-bathroom chalet is nestled on Ski Mountain, providing easy access to Ober Mountain resort, downtown Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and the breathtaking Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Early Dawn beckons you and your loved ones to experience the perfect retreat.

As you arrive, you'll be charmed by its welcoming exterior, which almost resembles a small cathedral. Stepping inside, you have the choice to ascend a half-staircase to the main level or descend to the lower level, where extra fun awaits.

The main level offers an open-concept layout with lofty ceilings, providing ample space for relaxation and connection. The living area boasts large windows that invite in natural light, along with plush furnishings, a wood-burning fireplace, and a generously sized TV. Adjacent to this cozy space, you'll discover a kitchen equipped for preparing meals at home. It features a dining table perfect for shared meals and friendly game nights. The open design of the kitchen allows for easy conversation while preparing delicious dishes. You'll find everything you need to whip up your favorite meals; just bring your groceries. Step outside onto the main level deck, where a private oasis awaits. It's the ideal spot to unwind, surrounded by the beauty of nature.

Venture upstairs to the top floor, where a spacious primary suite beckons with a king-sized bed, a relaxing whirlpool jacuzzi, and a private TV. An ensuite bathroom adds to your comfort. Additionally, there's a separate deck space off the bedroom, offering a secluded spot to enjoy more time outdoors.

The lower level of Early Dawn features a second king bedroom with its own TV, inviting whirlpool tub, and private bath. A game room with yet another TV and a pool table promises hours of entertainment and friendly competition (loser does the dinner dishes!). Step out onto the lower level deck, where a large hot tub invites you to soak away the cares of the day after your adventures in the Smokies.

Guests of this Gatlinburg chalet rental have access to three clubhouses, the closest to Early Dawn being the S. Baden Clubhouse, which has a large outdoor pool, changing rooms/showers, shuffleboard, horseshoes, a playground, tennis courts, a gym, and a game room with billiards, ping pong, foosball, checkers/chess, and video games.

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Enjoy FREE FUN every day at Mountain Laurel Chalets! Our exclusive guest concierge service, powered by Xplorie, provides complimentary tickets to top attractions like Dollywood, Soaky Mountain Waterpark, and SkyLift Park for each day of your stay. Plus, our concierge can assist you in booking any additional tickets you may need, at no extra charge. Discover more at Xplorie.com/fun/laurel.

Property manager

Mountain Laurel Chalets
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

About the area

Gatlinburg

Located in Chalet Village, a neighbourhood in Gatlinburg, this cabin is near theme parks. Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park and SkyPark are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park and The Ripken Experience - Pigeon Forge. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Gatlinburg Space Needle are not to be missed. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Gatlinburg, TN

What's nearby

  • Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • SkyPark - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters - 8 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Crawdaddy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Smith & Son Corner Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Early Dawn » hot tub » 2 whirlpool jacuzzi » game room w/pool table » hot tub have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Early Dawn » hot tub » 2 whirlpool jacuzzi » game room w/pool table » hot tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Early Dawn » hot tub » 2 whirlpool jacuzzi » game room w/pool table » hot tub?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Early Dawn » hot tub » 2 whirlpool jacuzzi » game room w/pool table » hot tub?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Early Dawn » hot tub » 2 whirlpool jacuzzi » game room w/pool table » hot tub located?

Located in Chalet Village, this cabin is within 3 miles (5 km) of Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Traffic Light #10 and Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 172 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 172 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 172 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 172 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tara M.

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

Perfect location

Perfect location. Close to town but Out of town enough to enjoy some quiet time after a busy day. Loved all the decks off the house and the hot tub!! Beds were very comfortable. The kids loved the pool table. Would stay here again!! Amazing place
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good

Herschel T.

Early Dawn Chalet

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful. It was better than expected. Cupboards were completely stocked with what was needed. Bedrooms -- mattresses were comfortable. A great time was had by all and we even got to see some bears, from a distance.

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M.

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

Early Dawn review

Wonderful experience. Great house. We counted 23 bears during the week we were here. They are definitely prolific. Would rent this spot again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Peaceful Mountain Relaxation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Early Dawn is an excellent chalet for both those geared toward the park/nature and those geared toward fun in town. The location can’t be beat, and the chalet is fully equipped with just about everything. The screened in porch on the top floor is a magical place to watch thunderstorms come in over the mountains. Recent updates to the decor added even more comfort.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly N.

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

Fabulous house!

We stayed here summer 2021 so I am late writing this review. This house is great. Lots of stairs so if that is an issue, be aware. We loved the view on all the levels. Upper loft bedroom was great for us and our teens stayed in the bedroom and family room area on the lower level. Hot tub was great. We did have two issues, but the company came out to fix it within an hour. It is a steep hill to get to the house and while you could walk to town I don’t think I would. Wasn’t an issue for us, but If you are a nervous driver be aware. The best part were the bears! We saw several right through the window. We kept our distance, but really be mindful of the trash. The folks across the street didn’t secure their trash so the bears were having a feast. Kitchen was well appointed and we did eat several meals in the house. I’d def stay here again. It was nice being a little away from all the traffic of downtown.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Roger J.

Family time !

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Really enjoyed our stay. We truly love Mountain Laurel. They make our vacation enjoyable. Beautiful cabin and we seen bears every day. Keep your doors locked.
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10/10 Excellent

Heather N.

Beautiful home!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Early Dawn is a beautiful mountain chalet. We had everything we needed to feel comfortable and it was a great central location to activities in Gatlinburg and in Pigeon Forge. The kitchen was fully stocked with essentials for doing some cooking to save on expensive dining options in town. The house has a balcony on every level. The mountains can be viewed from the top floor balcony and is mostly obscured by tree foliage, but still visible. Our young adult/teen-aged children enjoyed using the pool table on the bottom floor of the house. Beds were comfortable and bathrooms were clean. Smart TVs made it easy to access our streaming accounts with Apple AirPlay and a smart speaker made it easy to play music from our own devices. Almost all of the comforts of home, the owner made it truly a home-away-from-home situation. Travel up to the chalet from town is a bit difficult if you are not used to driving on tiny mountain roads and we arrived at 11pm when those roads were very dark. 4 wheel drive vehicle is extremely helpful as the tiny roads are very steep and there are a few hairpin turns and some are cliff-side. Locals do it like it’s nothing! Haha! Thanks for hosting us, Early Dawn. We hope to visit again soon. Love from East Texas!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine R.

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

Enchanting!

This property was everything and more!! You feel in the woods while just being a short distance from Gatlingburg strip. This cabin was amazing, clean and worth every penny! Oh and bears!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Lashonda S.

The Moore's family vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our vacation experience was wonderful we come to Gatlinburg often first time renting through this company check in was easy and great location was great so late was absolutely beautiful loved everything about it except for the beds both beds was very uncomfortable and need to be replaced other than that I have no complaints I had a wonderful time
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle S. S.

Best Chalet Company

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is our favorite place to stay! You can not beat these prices. They are easy to get in touch with and very friendly. I highly recommend booking here!
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10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Great chalet for two couples traveling together

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Early Dawn is very clean and inviting. My wife and I took her sister and beau to the Smokies for their first time. All had a wonderful time in Gatlinburg and the Glades. One thing that really facilitated our stay was each bedroom was on a seperate floor. So the early risers could enjoy their morning while the late risers slept undisturbed. The seperate thermostats for each bedroom was another plus. Early Dawn truly is a nice place to relax and retreat from town.
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10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Review of Early Dawn

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful place, full of windows, great views, very quiet, and very nice game room. Fairly easy to get to.
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8/10 Good

Robert M.

Review

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The televisions in the property need a major upgrade. The televisions are too small for such a large and beautiful space.
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie Lynn L., Murfreesboro, TN 37129

Holiday Get-Away

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Early Dawn was a great cabin for us to stay for a quick get-away right after Christmas! It is quite spacious, but would recommend adding a sofa bed to either the pool table room or living room, as this would easily accommodate 6 people instead of just 4! We came with our younger son and his wife, and if our older son had been able to come, we would have been too large a party to stay here. There is dining for 8 and a huge, if minimalist, living room. Just needs a beautiful mountain picture above the mantle! There is a bathroom on each floor, which is great since there are three floors. As it is winter, there were great views from the main (second) floor and top (third) floor- that you may not get as much of when foliage is back. It does take steps to get everywhere, so this is probably not a good choice for those with limited physical ability. Even the main level takes steps to get to, and there is not a bedroom on the main level- as one bedroom is upstairs on the third floor and one is downstairs on the first floor, alongside the pool table room. This is a great space for two couples since the rooms are so separated and private, though a t.v. in downstairs bedroom might be wanted by some. This is also great for families with teens or as in our case young adult children. (Not as great with young children with all the stairs.) It would be perfect if it had the addition of a sleeper sofa so our other son could stay here too if we get to come back- which we hope we do! Our son that came said this was one of his favorite cabins in all that we have stayed in- and we have stayed in a lot over the years! We would highly recommend Early Dawn! We love to stay at cabins and chalets with Mt. Laurel, and this was again a great experience. My only disappointment was that they did not decorate for the holidays as I had expected they would have. (We have had decorated cabins the other places we have stayed in Dec.) But otherwise, we loved it here!
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10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

TOP NOTCH

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Eary Dawn was very nice , with a nice view of the mountains. We have stayed with Mtn Laurel Chalets for years and have always felt part of the family, There top notch company, that makes your stay the best.
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10/10 Excellent

Royce M.

Wonderful vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Was a great chalet we enjoyed very much
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8/10 Good

Ron S.

Nice...but no mountain view!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very unhappy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Enjoyed a pleasant Family getaway! Early Dawn was OK--but not having a mountain view was very disappointing!Loved the fireplace! Ice maker worked intermittently, TV controls were confusing, DVD player had no remote! Plastic chairs on balcony were tacky. Property needs a coat of paint.
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10/10 Excellent

Early Dawn

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a very comfortable stay at Early Dawn. The upstairs mattress was not comfortable at all, but the downstairs bedroom was very nice. The location did not provide a scenic view, but we still enjoyed our stay.
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Cub run , KY

Early Dawn chalet

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We really liked the chalet. It was nice and clean. Love the little care package with snacks. That was a nice gesture. Only thing we disliked was the upstairs bedroom windows had no curtains or blinds. I’m on vacation I want to sleep in lol. Was woke up early in morning Bc of light. Would be nice to have a choice. And we would have slept downstairs but it didn’t have a tv in bedroom. I like watching tv when I go to bed. If those things get fixed we would come back to this chalet. We like how it didn’t have a long drive from gatlinburg. But in all it was a very nice chalet
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from York, Pa

Bear alley

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was a very pleasant place,bring your change saw to see from the second floor, third floor hedge clippers, 5 bear’s went by while cooking on the charcoal grill 1 mother 4 Cubs earlier 1 male. Other than trees issue it a very nice place.Cooking pans all need replaced ,one the handle falling off.
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle S. S.

Will be back!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was the best chalet we have ever stayed in. Already planning our next trip!
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10/10 Excellent

Melinda W.

Outstanding as always!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Mountain Laurel Chalets are always clean with friendly service. We ❤️ the mountains and visit several times each year and wouldn’t stay anywhere else.
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6/10 Okay

Chad F.

Great potential

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Place was great but needs a few touches to make it a place to want to.come back to year and year for us. We loved the area and are already looking at rentals for next year. We loved this chalet but the view wasn't as good as shown in the photos. A lot more tree growth, could barely see mountains from top floor.....really big bummer because thats the main thing we wanted to enjoy. We really wanted to be able to sit on the deck and have our morning coffee and just look at the mountains. Other let down was matresses are very uncomfortable, we all thought about just sleeping on the couches. Only other thing would recommend is a hair dryer for use and hand soap and lotion. If these few things had been better this would have been our yearly rental, was great bear sighting spot, close to an amazing town. Beautiful chalet
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10/10 Excellent

LYNE C.

beautiful. peaceful. comfortable like home away from home

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: this cabin is so comfortable and just like being in your own home. there is everything you need to cook a meal and enjoy coffee or wine on the deck. enjoy a relaxing evening in the hot tub and view the bears passing by in the morning.
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10/10 Excellent

LYNE C.

beautiful. peaceful. comfortable like home away from home

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: this cabin is so comfortable and just like being in your own home. there is everything you need to cook a meal and enjoy coffee or wine on the deck. enjoy a relaxing evening in the hot tub and view the bears passing by in the morning.

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Mountain Laurel Chalets has been serving Gatlinburg since 1972! We're delighted to be in our 51st year of service to guests, owners, and the greater Gatlinburg community. Founded on principles of extra-mile care, love for family, and integrity-led operations, we are consistently named a top vacation rental management company in the country. Beyond our countless industry recognitions, we are proud of being a second-generation family owned and operated business that is truly local. Check out our wide array of available properties, and come experience the Mountain Laurel Chalets difference for yourself!

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