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Private Wooded Setting! Theater Room! Centrally Located! 3 Decks! Fun Game Room

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Welcome to Higher Expectations!!!
Welcome to Higher Expectations! Relax in the middle of the Woods and Mountains!
Relax on the Rockers on the Front Deck! You might just see a Black Bear!
Come Swing all of your Cares Away in the Mountains!!
Large Open Space for Living Room-Kitchen!!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Sevierville, TN
  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Anakeesta
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Private Wooded Setting! Theater Room! Centrally Located! 3 Decks! Fun Game Room

NEW!! JUST INSTALLED A BRAND NEW ARCADE GAME!! "Higher Expectations" is a beautiful cabin located only 15-20 minutes from downtown Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg. We are centrally located directly between these 2 towns.

Our Family enjoys getting away from home and has been visiting our cabins in the mountains for the last 10+ years to relax and unwind. We also love hiking on the many different trails here in the Smokey Mountains. The trails offered waterfalls and incredible views of the mountains.

We believe that you will fully enjoy this cabin. The Theater room is one of the main highlights for families. The property includes three decks to take in the private wooded views as well as the front porch swing to relax and to provide you with a wonderful experience. Our goal is that any guest who stays with us will want to return again.

This cabin is updated on a regular basis. We visit our cabin at least every 3 months to inspect and update as necessary.

Higher Expectations cabin is a great place to enjoy a special weekend or a honeymoon. Also it is perfect for family vacations. There are different seasons here for different experiences including flowers blooming in the spring, summer vacations, the change of leaves in the fall and the winter wonderland views which include skiing.

When you first walk in the cabin, you will view high vaulted ceilings with large picture windows and it is totally all wood inside. The two back decks include outdoor furniture, hot tub, and a charcoal grill to enjoy the great outdoors.

We are fully equipped with WiFi , TV's in each bedroom, Living room and Theater room. The game room features a pool table with bar and Foosball table. There is a fully equipped kitchen with all the amenities. The master bedroom features a Jacuzzi tub and King size bed with memory foam. Many guests have provided reviews of how comfortable this bed is. The property also offers a combo washer/dryer unit. The living room features a fireplace with a gas insert, very cozy. This cabin is furnished with towels, washcloths and all lines. We also provide free long distance phone service. Sleeps up to 2-8 people including a king bed, queen bed and 2 sofa sleepers.

There is so much to do in the Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge areas. We have yet to experience all of the many options even after visiting here for over 10 years. You can view all of the many trails that feature awesome water falls and incredible mountain top views. There is also a large Tanger outlet shopping mall, Dollywood, lots of shows and countless restaurants for great food. Activities include zip lining, mountain coaster rides, Ripley's Aquarium, many mini-golf courses, white water rafting, canoeing, fishing, skiing, horseback riding, ATV tours and so much more.

Please read the many great reviews on our cabin to understand other guests experiences at our property. Please call me to discuss or email me for additional information or details on this cabin.

Property manager

Stan & Faith Dick
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Pets not allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only

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

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sevierville

Located in Sevierville, this cabin is near theme parks and in the mountains. Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction and Titanic Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Dollywood. Travelling with kids? Make time for Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park, 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

  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 18 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Anakeesta - 19 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 19 min drive - 13.5 km
  • SkyPark - 19 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 20 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Southern Comfort - Westgate Resort - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Three Jimmy's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mad Dog's Creamery & Donuts - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Wooded Setting! Theater Room! Centrally Located! 3 Decks! Fun Game Room pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Wooded Setting! Theater Room! Centrally Located! 3 Decks! Fun Game Room ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Wooded Setting! Theater Room! Centrally Located! 3 Decks! Fun Game Room ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Wooded Setting! Theater Room! Centrally Located! 3 Decks! Fun Game Room located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly cabin is within 6 mi (10 km) of Chapel at Honeymoon Hills, Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction, and Rocky Top Sports World. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 348 out of 369 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 369 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 369 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 369 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 369 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

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

Great Location

The cabin is very nice and includes a lot of things to do when you aren't out enjoying the surrounding area, including arcade games, a pool table, foosball, and more. It is close to the end of a road so there isn't any real traffic or noise to speak of, a few other cabins around but its very quiet. The owner is great, very helpful and checked in to make sure everything was going ok with the cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristian M.

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

BEAUTIFUL & PEACEFUL

The cabin itself was beautiful & even though it wasnt completely secluded, it felt like it. No other cabins to close! The downstairs game room & theater were just a plus & gave us plenty to do to keep entertained! We felt welcomed & right at home! Entry and communication with the hosts was a breeze and so easy! I will book this cabin again forsure! We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia B.

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

Girls weekend

The cabin was very nice and clean. Wewould definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billy C.

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

Great cabin!

Great cabin & the host / owner is easy to communicate with.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery H.

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

Great stay for a short family get away

Nice cabin. All amenities featured worked as advertised. The jacuzzi was a big hit. Cabin is kind of in between pigeon forge and Gatlinburg so youre close to both. Its far enough off the main road to feel secluded but close enough you don't have to drive forever just to get somewhere, or face a long drive back after a fun filled day. We can definitely see ourselves coming back for a longer stay,.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalea D.

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

Highly recommend

From the moment we walked in the door we were in awe of this property. There was a ton of stuff to keep everyone busy and it was a great location. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Great Getaway

It was a very relaxing getaway in a great remote location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Higher Expectations

Overall cabin was nice, could use better cleaning service.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelia E.

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

A wonderful Stay

We enjoyed our stay at this property. With ages ranging from 2-50, we were all entertained. There is so much to do within the cabin, we had to make ourselves leave. We were there for Christmas and were so grateful the owners decorated and had a tree up, allowing the magic of Christmas to happen. The owner was extremely attentive and helpful when needed. I would stay there again and recommend this cabin to everyone.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

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

Really enjoyed our time there!

Plenty to keep a family busy and also very relaxing. Best of both worlds.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey S.

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

December trip

It was our first trip to the area and we weren't disappointed. We'll definitely be back. Stan was very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney G.

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

Relaxing getaway with great host!

Stan is a great host and truly cares about his guests. The cabin is exactly as listed and very comfortable. My family really loved the fireplace and basement!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya C.

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

Family Thanksgiving in the mountains

We had a lovely time at Stan’s cabin! He was very prompt to answer any questions we had. Check in was simple and the cabin was perfect for our family. The driveway is a little steep and kind of hard to back down, so make sure you have an experienced driver doing that part! We saw best right down from the cabin and enjoyed the hot tub every day! Great place!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger G.

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

Quick get away

Very nice house and close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brianna G.

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

Nice cabin

Check in was super easy, cabin was nice and clean. Owner did great with checking in on us throughout our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Molly P.

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

Beautiful Location!

Our family really enjoyed our time at Higher Expectations. The cabin was well-stocked, and exactly as presented in the listing. We ran into a couple of small glitches, but Stan was extremely responsive and got everything squared away for us ASAP. He made the check-in process extremely easy. The location is beautiful, and we felt we were "in the woods" yet relatively close to town and activities, including Dollywood. We would definitely stay here again! Thank you, Stan!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Great Fall break

Shorter trip for our kids fall break. Place is just as described. It’s in a neighborhood but is very secluded by the neighborhood layout and vegetation. Couldn’t see any other properties from the back deck. Found hair in both showers when we arrived which grossed my girls out a little but we got past it. Beds are comfy and the game room is awesome! But I would say The best feature was the owner, Stan. Great guy and very communicative. Hot tub was in sleep mode and cold when we arrived. I texted Stan and he called immediately to walk me through how to get it going and it was hot by the evening. Really top notch service. Checked on us a couple more times throughout the trip to make sure we didn’t need anything. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

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

Loved our stay

Was a great cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin J.

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

Amazing

This place was amazing! When your 10 year old says there isn’t another more perfect cabin you know it’s good! Stan would check in and make sure we were doing good and if anything was needed. Highly recommend and will be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

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

Cozy

Perfect for my boyfriend and I. Beautiful cabin.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

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

Wonderful last minute trip to Smoky Mountains

Property was very clean, beautiful location. Everything was in working order and easy check in and check out process. Kids loved the pool table and hot tub. Owner provided wonderful recommendations for the area. Big thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garrett H.

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

Jeep invasion

Loved the cabin and owners, Very nice people and great to work with. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica P.

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

Higher Expectations

This was a perfect place to stay in the mountains. It was central to everything we wanted to do. We enjoyed our time here!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warren A.

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

Amazing One of a kind Cabin

You will never have a better experience than this cabin. Very intimate and well kept, packed with exceptional things to do. The owner checked in with us several times to make sure all was going well. I highly recommend this property and would absolutely book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Stan & Faith Dick

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My wife and I originally grew up in Cincinnati, OH. But our family with two kids has lived in the Columbus, OH area for the last 20 years. We love the mountains and decided to buy a cabin back in 2005 as a getaway from the busy life we have to just 'relax'. We enjoy the vacation rental life so much that we decided to purchase two more cabins in the last two years. We enjoy hiking on the many trails that the Smokey Mountains has to offer.

Why they chose this property

This cabin is located right in the middle of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. So, it is a quick trip to either town from the cabin. We fell in love with this cabin mostly because it is located in a private wooded area. The cabin's highlights are the theater room and game room with bar and pool table. There is plenty of living space and the entire cabin features wood floors, ceilings and walls throughout the property. The kitchen is fully equipped with all the amenities.

What makes this property unique

Higher Expectations!!! Hot tub on deck!!! The extra large windows!!! Theater Room!!! WiFi wireless network!!! Private Wooded Area!!! Front porch with swing and rocking chairs!!!

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests