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Living Waters: a creekside cabin with Hot Tub and firepit in Smoky Mountains!

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In Living Waters
Beautiful Stream in Back
Private kitchen
Outdoor spa tub
Living Room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8170.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Cosby, TN
  • Cosby Picnic Area
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Hen Wallow Falls
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Forbidden Caverns
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Living Waters: a creekside cabin with Hot Tub and firepit in Smoky Mountains!

Beautiful creekside cabin on large stream! One-of-A-Kind Vacation rental cabin just minutes from the Great Smoky Mountain National Park! FISH on your own stream! Enjoy your morning coffee or evening beverage on your back porch while listening & viewing the Cosby Creek waters. Enjoy the privacy of Living Waters on a 1 acre private road on Cosby Creek. Living Waters is one of the best kept secrets in the Smokies! A short drive to Gatlinburg and many of the favorite attractions, Living Waters is a family-sized log cabin alongside Cosby Creek, a blue ribbon trout stream. Cosby Creek is its own playground for kids and adults – fishing, tubing, skipping rocks – it’s all right out the back door of Living Waters! Running on SPECIAL now as two bedroom cabin, while having 3 full bedrooms for your pleasure and relaxation!

Guests will also enjoy the privacy of Living Waters – it rests on 1 acre on a private road, with very little other tourist activity. Living Waters is a new cabin, and is appointed with beautiful hardwood floors and high-end furnishings and amenities throughout.

Enjoy watching the kids play in the Creek for hours on end, or if it's a rainy day, enjoy your favorite movie or sporting event on our flat-screen HDTV. A fully-equipped kitchen provides everything you will need for that special meal. Or if you prefer to grill out, we provide a charcoal grill located on site.

It's all here at Living Waters - We look forward to your stay! No Smoking. This property is in nearby Cosby, TN 15 miles from Gatlinburg & 5 miles from National Park. Pets are allowed! ***There is a $75 + tax non-refundable pet fee for each pet. Small dogs only. Max 2 Pets; Max 40 pounds per pet and must be crated if left alone on the property.***

Aunt Bug's offers Virtual Check-in so you can go directly to the property on your day of arrival.

Property manager

Aunt Bugs Cabin Rentals

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check out before 10:00 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

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Cosby

Located in Cosby, this cabin is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Bootleggers Distillery and Bent Creek Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Kiwanis Park and USA Raft. Victory Lanes Bowling Center and Mountain View Orchard are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Cosby, TN

What's nearby

  • Cosby Picnic Area - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Hen Wallow Falls - 17 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Forbidden Caverns - 35 min drive - 37.3 km
  • Douglas Lake - 39 min drive - 37.8 km
  • Dollywood - 49 min drive - 44.3 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Janice's Diner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Woodshed - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Carver Applehouse Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Doc's 321 Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mama's Kitchen - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Living Waters: a creekside cabin with Hot Tub and firepit in Smoky Mountains! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Living Waters: a creekside cabin with Hot Tub and firepit in Smoky Mountains!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Living Waters: a creekside cabin with Hot Tub and firepit in Smoky Mountains! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Cosby Picnic Area and within 6 miles (10 km) of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ryal Island. Wilson Island and Brown Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

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

Awesome stay

The cabin was clean, and the customer service was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curry C.

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

Great getaway

Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leanne M.

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

Great outcome!!

The flood got us evacuated but Patricia was kind enough to get us into a luxury cabin in the mountains for the same price. It was amazing and Patricia was so kind and considerate to work with. We will definately stay with Aunt Bugs again. They were so helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly W.

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

Great location and view

My son and husband really enjoyed the trout stream right out the back door. Only wish we had more time to spend here. Very peaceful and central location away from the business of gatlinburg and pigeon forge but close enough to go enjoy for the day!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Kimberly K.

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

Mountain Vacation

We loved the area! The creek behind the cabin was beautiful. One day we got to see deer on nearby property. We enjoyed many walks up and down the mountain and a fire at night. Our only complaint was that the cabin could have been cleaner. Other than that, we would highly recommend staying here. Beautiful cabin!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kim D.

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

Great stay

Really great cabin. Wasn't as clean as i liked. The shower curtains had a lot of mold and only 3 forks in the cabin. The screened in porch Wasn't swept out but other than that It was a grecabin and a wonderful location. We will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

mark a.

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

Doc A

Beautiful location on cosby creek with the soothing sound of the stream. Less crowded entrance into the park. Was a little cliser to neighboring cabins that would have liked but would return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Frederick D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice Cabin but too close to neighbors

The cabin was a nice cabin, furniture was a little dated but for pet friendly it was ok. I would definitely say the cleaning crew doesn’t do a very good job. The worst thing was the pot filled with cigarette butts on the back deck and it’s not very private as 2 cabins are across the creek behind you and the double wide trailer that’s 50ft to the left. The river was very nice and everything worked as it should.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Charlotte H.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs a better cleaning crew

While we love the cabin and location, the cleanliness is horrible. Old spider webs both inside and outside. Gutters are full of debris. No dish detergent or dishwasher detergent as advertised. Only 3 forks; had to call for more; they were rusty! Never again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Tracey H.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

316 living Waters

We loved the running stream and the landscaping of all the woods. The outside of the property needs attention!! when we arrived, there was A lot of standing water in the trash can. The Porches and screened in area have cobwebs all over. The outdoor table was covered with dust and dirt, tons of mosquitoes due to the gutters being full. If there was a broom, I would’ve gladly of swept for my family to enjoy. Porches were full of sticks of debris, Huge wasp nest on the outside of the hot tub. The cabin was spacious, Unfortunately, housekeeping is lacking. The shower curtains need to be changed due to mold. The master bedroom had a yucky smell on the bedspread. This property is great if you’re just wanting to escape from busy life. If you’re wanting entertainment, you will have to drive about an hour depending on traffic. We truly enjoyed the house and the running creek! Very peaceful. Housekeeping is not great. I don’t believe anyone maintains the outside of this home. The hot tub does not function properly no lights and jets not working correctly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey M.

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

Nice Creek front property!

The creek front was the most important for me and this place did not disappoint on that aspect. The cabin was decorated accordingly to match the style of the build. Everything worked but it is all getting older and possibly needing updating. mostly the appliances and counter tops. They had everything we needed as far as pots and pans towels and linens. The rental company does well communicating so the check in and out was simple. We liked the location and didn't mind the gravel road. Their are a few local restaurant's in the area that we enjoyed. Janice's for breakfast. but we cooked out at the cabin most of the time and it was great. the grill (charcoal) worked well and they had all the utensils we needed all in good working order. The place was defiantly clean enough for me. but probably would not have been clean enough for my 75 year old mother who is a clean freak. Overall, all of us that stayed at the cabin really enjoyed our stay and would defiantly recommend it to others. This place is a good family style location with all of the creek stuff to do. We went to Gatlinburg for the day and the drive was easy and not to long from the cabin (maybe 45 minutes) it was a nice scenic drive so we didn't mind the distance there or back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Joy F., Scotland, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Nice cabin but remote. Overpriced

We mostly enjoyed our stay. The cabin is a fair distance from Gatlinburg. 30 minute drive. DG is close by. Walmart 15 minutes away. There is a great orchard super close with yummy apple pies. We loved that. The cabin itself had some issues. It is advertised as 3 bedrooms. It actually is 2 bedrooms with a loft. So my son and his GF had zero privacy. But a plus was the half bathroom upstairs that isn’t mentioned. That made us very happy. The inside is well kept. Bring your own pillows! The pillows are flat. There are extras but not enough cases for anyone to use more than one pillow. The couch is a sofa bed. That wasn’t listed either. So that made us happy too. The screened in porches are wonderful but need some love. Screens are busted out. The roof leaked on the porch. I ended with water pouring on my head during a bad storm thru the ceiling fan. After that I was too afraid to use the fan due to fear of being shocked. I feel the cabin is overpriced for where and what it is. I’ve rented way nicer cabins for less. So it had pluses and minuses. We did cook a lot due to being so far away from restaurants. Kitchen is fairly stocked.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

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

Living Waters Stay

We've always stayed in the mountain tops before, but staying by the stream with the sound of the water constant was very nice. The cabin was one of the best built, decorated and maintained we've ever stayed in. My only suggestions would be new mattresses in the queen room and loft and hooking up the fridges ice maker. A tv upstairs would be nice too. Overall, a great stay and our family thoroughly enjoyed it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J., Columbia, IL

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

Creek side family getaway

Us, our 2 kids(17&22) and the 22yo boyfriend. Loved have fires in the stone pit just feet from the creek every night The dog and the kids enjoyed playing in the creek and finding crayfish Basically 2 primary bedrooms with en-suites worked perfectly with the teenage boy upstairs with the arcade room Climb works is amazing and only 15 minutes away
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Carey P.

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

Clean but a little run down

The location is beautiful, and the inside of the house was very clean. The outside needs some cleaning up and maintenance, torn screens on both porches and the hot tub lid is so heavy from holding water and busted up.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

amy d.

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

Just lovely!

Big, beautiful and spacious cabin. Unlike most places, the mattresses were great! A great location for hikers! We really enjoyed ourselves and will rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful Location

This home was ideal for two couples. Both ground floor ensuite rooms were very convenient. The dual screened porches were a nice feature as well. The peaceful Cosby Creek was easily accessible and in the evenings with a fire in the pit, made for an idyllic mountain getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

padmaja m.

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

Great Stay

Very nice jacuzzi. Cabin is clean and communication with host is easy. Had a good time with friends during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shawna W., Sarasota

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Stay

Great stay at a great location!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adriana N.

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

We just love this property... my kids love it as well... so private.. clean... just wonderfull...

We are just looking forward to go back..

10/10 Excellent

Hope G.

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

Beautiful Cabin on an adorable Creek

We had such a great time during our stay at the cabin. The first night we came in was a bit scary because it was raining and dark and it’s a little tricky getting to the cabin. But after a couple of times, we were pros at it. The cabin was adorable and very clean. We had several nights using the fire pit by the creek. Our son and dogs explored the creek and had a lot of fun. The cabin is about 40 min to pigeon forge & Gatlinburg, which was fine for us because we’re used to driving. It was only 10 min from the Smokey Mountain National Park entrance where you can play in creeks and hike and explore. They replaced the pool table with a gaming system which was perfect for us. We had plenty of room and enjoyed disconnecting and exploring outdoors. Anytime we reached out to the owner, they replied fairly quickly, which was reassuring. We highly recommend this place.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

4/10 Poor

Alex H.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Not clean...

-Bed sheets had dog paw prints -dirty dishes in dish washer -washing machine was disgusting -when I called to ask how far from Gatlinburg it was they told me 15 minutes max, it was 45. -cabin description says it has a pool table, there wasn't one (which was a big factor for us choosing it)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rosie G.

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

Beautiful place

Loved the property, fire pit, hot tub. Easy and friendly company To work with. Could use another bed since it stated it slept 8.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

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

Little piece of paradise

We’ve rented a cabin in Tennessee a year ago. Although that experience was also amazing. I would choose this cabin again for the quiet neighborhood, beautiful setting and house set up. Our family of 4 came done with another family of 4. Both couples had there own bedrooms with on suites and a screened in porch overlooking the creek! It’s a little far from everything such as Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge area although we really didn’t mind. We loved this cabin and would definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Family Getaway

We enjoyed our stay at Living Waters. The house size was just what we needed & extremely clean!! My kids loved the stream- fishing and swimming. The fire pit was up close to the water so you could watch/listen to the stream floating by. Thanks for a GREAT trip!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Aunt Bugs Cabin Rentals

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English, Spanish