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The Cabin on Dumplin Creek - Private 3 Acre Smoky Mtn Retreat & 1798 Grist Mill
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 493.6 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Dandridge, TN
- Soaky Mountain Waterpark21 min drive
- Wilderness at the Smokies21 min drive
- Sevierville Convention Center21 min drive
- Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)27 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
King Upstairs Room
1 King Bed
Queen upstairs room
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Downstairs bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
The Cabin on Dumplin Creek - Private 3 Acre Smoky Mtn Retreat & 1798 Grist Mill
Note: No scary, steep mountain roads to traverse! Easy access off I-40. You will be staying only 2 miles off exit 412, which is only 4 miles from exit 407, the gateway to Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and The Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Be prepared to be awed! You’ve just found a little slice of heaven.
Stay next to a fully functioning 1798 grist mill. A rare piece of TN history
This 2 story, coziest of cabins, is newly furnished and on 3 secluded acres
Relax by your own private cascading creek. Cook out on the grill, picnic or warm up by the fire pit, all creek side. If you’re lucky, you might get a rare sighting of our resident family of six otters playing & diving for fish in the creek!
Dandridge (the 2nd oldest town in TN) scenic Douglas Lake, Pigeon Forge and The Smokies are nearby
Be one of the first to stay at this unique property.
Experience a place that, prior to being featured on the Discovery Channel, was known only to a few locals.
Privately tucked away in a 3 acre wooded hollow, is a place like no other. Driving in, the three story, fully functioning, authentic 1798 grist mill will greet, charm & fascinate. Note: Mill is not open to the public so you will have the property all to yourselves during your stay.
This property has been an iron forge, foundry; and a mill (for locals and moonshiners alike) for the past 222 years. The cabin, hidden behind the mill, was built much sooner as a private residence. This property is now, for the first time in history, available for you to enjoy. By staying here you will also be contributing to the preservation and upkeep of this wonderful piece of history for future generations.
Hidden behind the mill is the cabin on Dumplin Creek. Newly furnished throughout. King & queen bedrooms upstairs, a newly remodeled bathroom downstairs, quaint kitchen, living room & hidden laundry.
If it couldn’t get any better than this, sit on one of the front porch rockers or swing and be relaxed by your own private cascading creek! Historic Dumplin Creek runs right through the middle of the property, has a 5ft deep swimming hole and is even known to have a fish or two. Explore the trail behind the cabin (at your own risk) where the old mill race runs, all the way to the sluice gate and dam, which is also part of this enchanting property.
Cook out on the grill, picnic, or roast marshmallows on the fire pit, all creek side.
Living away from it all, you may feel like Davy Crockett, and keep in mind that you are only a few minutes away from the second oldest town in Tennessee, one of the most scenic (& best fishing) lakes around and within a short drive to Pigeon Forge and The Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
With nature abounding, history and all the attractions that the area has to offer, what could be better? You can be one of the first to find out, but be forewarned, you may not want to leave.
Update: We now have the latest and greatest fiber optics 5G high speed wireless internet capability. Recently installed in the neighborhood and available to all our guests.
Note: The inside of the old grist mill, located on this property, is not available to the public, nor (for safety reasons) is it available for our guests to go inside.
2 miles off I-40
5 miles from beautiful, scenic Douglas Lake
5 miles from downtown Dandridge (second oldest town in TN)
18 miles from Sevierville (home of Dolly Parton)
24 miles from Pigeon Forge (multitudes of restaurants, attractions and Dollywood)
25 miles from downtown Knoxville (home of the Vols, great old city eateries and breweries)
30 miles from Gatlinburg and The Great Smoky Mtn’s National Park
85 miles from Asheville NC and Biltmore House & Gardens
Be prepared to be awed! You’ve just found a little slice of heaven.
Stay next to a fully functioning 1798 grist mill. A rare piece of TN history
This 2 story, coziest of cabins, is newly furnished and on 3 secluded acres
Relax by your own private cascading creek. Cook out on the grill, picnic or warm up by the fire pit, all creek side. If you’re lucky, you might get a rare sighting of our resident family of six otters playing & diving for fish in the creek!
Dandridge (the 2nd oldest town in TN) scenic Douglas Lake, Pigeon Forge and The Smokies are nearby
Be one of the first to stay at this unique property.
Experience a place that, prior to being featured on the Discovery Channel, was known only to a few locals.
Privately tucked away in a 3 acre wooded hollow, is a place like no other. Driving in, the three story, fully functioning, authentic 1798 grist mill will greet, charm & fascinate. Note: Mill is not open to the public so you will have the property all to yourselves during your stay.
This property has been an iron forge, foundry; and a mill (for locals and moonshiners alike) for the past 222 years. The cabin, hidden behind the mill, was built much sooner as a private residence. This property is now, for the first time in history, available for you to enjoy. By staying here you will also be contributing to the preservation and upkeep of this wonderful piece of history for future generations.
Hidden behind the mill is the cabin on Dumplin Creek. Newly furnished throughout. King & queen bedrooms upstairs, a newly remodeled bathroom downstairs, quaint kitchen, living room & hidden laundry.
If it couldn’t get any better than this, sit on one of the front porch rockers or swing and be relaxed by your own private cascading creek! Historic Dumplin Creek runs right through the middle of the property, has a 5ft deep swimming hole and is even known to have a fish or two. Explore the trail behind the cabin (at your own risk) where the old mill race runs, all the way to the sluice gate and dam, which is also part of this enchanting property.
Cook out on the grill, picnic, or roast marshmallows on the fire pit, all creek side.
Living away from it all, you may feel like Davy Crockett, and keep in mind that you are only a few minutes away from the second oldest town in Tennessee, one of the most scenic (& best fishing) lakes around and within a short drive to Pigeon Forge and The Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
With nature abounding, history and all the attractions that the area has to offer, what could be better? You can be one of the first to find out, but be forewarned, you may not want to leave.
Update: We now have the latest and greatest fiber optics 5G high speed wireless internet capability. Recently installed in the neighborhood and available to all our guests.
Note: The inside of the old grist mill, located on this property, is not available to the public, nor (for safety reasons) is it available for our guests to go inside.
2 miles off I-40
5 miles from beautiful, scenic Douglas Lake
5 miles from downtown Dandridge (second oldest town in TN)
18 miles from Sevierville (home of Dolly Parton)
24 miles from Pigeon Forge (multitudes of restaurants, attractions and Dollywood)
25 miles from downtown Knoxville (home of the Vols, great old city eateries and breweries)
30 miles from Gatlinburg and The Great Smoky Mtn’s National Park
85 miles from Asheville NC and Biltmore House & Gardens
Property manager
Ron & DeAnna
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Amenities
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Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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About the area
Dandridge
Located in Dandridge, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Douglas Lake and popular attractions include Wilderness at the Smokies and Soaky Mountain Waterpark. Thorn Grove Community Park and Wild WaterDome are also worth visiting. Waterskiing, water tubing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.

Dandridge, TN
What's nearby
- Smokies Stadium - 11 min drive - 12.7 km
- Soaky Mountain Waterpark - 21 min drive - 23.5 km
- Wilderness at the Smokies - 21 min drive - 23.5 km
- Sevierville Convention Center - 21 min drive - 23.5 km
- Smoky Mountain Deer Farm and Exotic Petting Zoo - 38 min drive - 37.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Ole Mexican Foods - 11 min drive
- McDonald's - 11 min drive
- Chesters Chicken - 6 min drive
- McDonald's - 9 min drive
- Subway - 6 min drive
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10/10
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13 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
elaine c.
22 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and Pleasant
elaine c.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Noah D.
17 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly peaceful.
Noah D.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nicole P.
24 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazingly Peaceful weekend getaway
Nicole P.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rich H.
23 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property
Rich H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Spencer H.
5 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary Trip
Spencer H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dawn B.
31 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2024 family holiday
Dawn B.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sheila T.
15 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved Little Dumplin
Sheila T.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
David B.
13 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
David B.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sue T.
18 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Historic Romantic Hideaway
Sue T.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Pamela M.
5 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Time well spent
Pamela M.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
28 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our wonderful vacation
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Laura E.
27 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just as described
Laura E.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brandi T.
22 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful, Tranquility, Relaxing
Brandi T.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
RACHEL F.
3 Sept 2024
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RACHEL F.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Anna G.
17 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and quiet
Anna G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Amanda L.
7 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday get away
Amanda L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christian P.
4 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Cabin Set in Nature's Beauty
Christian P.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nancy H.
9 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A piece of Heaven
Nancy H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brian P.
4 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Location
Brian P.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ty G.
29 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and Relaxing
Ty G.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mark B.
6 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
BEAUTIFUL
Mark B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nicholas K.
20 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting
Nicholas K.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rebekah P.
12 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas Vacay
Rebekah P.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bradley M.
16 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic!
Bradley M.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
About the host
Hosted by Ron & DeAnna

We are avid travelers ourselves and have visited 73 countries around the world. We have stayed at many short term rentals ourselves so we have a good feel for what guests want and expect. We pride ourselves on our many positive guest reviews.
Why they chose this property
We feel this will be one of the most unique and relaxing properties you will have ever stayed in.
What makes this property unique
The perfect East TN location. Close to popular attractions, restaurants, boating, fishing and the most visited National Park in the USA.
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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