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Hickory Ridge by AvantStay | Incredible Private Elevated Cabin | Sleeps 20!

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8 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Exterior
Interior
Smart TV, offices
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

8 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 20550 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Traffic Light #5
    18 min walk
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    18 min walk
  • Anakeesta
    20 min walk
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    71 min drive

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About the area

Gatlinburg

City center stay.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this well-placed cabin, you'll find Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Traffic Light #5 and Traffic Light #6 are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Anakeesta - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • SkyPark - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Gatlinburg Space Needle - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cliff Top Grill & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tennessee Cider Company - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Ole Red - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hickory Ridge by AvantStay | Incredible Private Elevated Cabin | Sleeps 20!

Welcome to Hickory Ridge, an AvantStay home!

Hidden amongst the pine trees, this rustic yet elevated retreat is the perfect place to get away for a while. Surrounded by nature with scenic views from every corner, this large, cabin-style property invites you and your favorite people to embark on an epic trip to the mountains. With 8 bedrooms, 3 large balconies, a hot tub, and a pool table, your group will have plenty of space to spread out and plenty of entertainment to create lasting memories. We can also have s’mores ready for when you arrive!

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 Gatlinburg in the 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!

Experience the Smoky Mountains, AvantStay style.

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.

Home Truths:
- Please note that we do not provide firewood.
- 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.
- There is a very narrow and windy road leading to the property. No oversized vehicles per city regulations.
- The wood-burning fireplace is located in the main floor living room.
- Firewood is not provided
- All bedrooms have electric fireplaces.
- Please note our occupancy includes an additional two beyond bed count. Trifold floor mattresses and additional linens can be provided upon request.

Parking Details:
4 cars can park on the driveway.

This home comes with a pack n' play travel crib available. A high chair can be provided upon request with at least 24hrs advanced notice. Just ask and we are happy to accommodate you and your little ones!

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The room configuration is as follows:

Primary Bedroom / King bed with En-suite
Bedroom 2 / King bed with En-suite
Bedroom 3 / King bed with En-suite
Bedroom 4 / King bed with En-suite
Bedroom 5 / King bed with En-suite
Bedroom 6 / King bed with En-suite
Bedroom 7 / King bed with En-suite
Bedroom 8 / Two queen beds with En-suite
+ 2 twin size tri-fold sleeping mats

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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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 8 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 5920 sq ft (550 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Hickory Ridge by AvantStay | Incredible Private Elevated Cabin | Sleeps 20! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 32 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Velma J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous home for large group
This large and comfortable lodge is ideal! It is exactly as pictured and described, and the property management company is exemplary. Every question or request to them was answered promptly and any concerns immediately addressed. The property itself is amazing, with exceptional views of both Gatlinburg and the Great Smokey Mountains. We spent a week relaxing and enjoying both the property and the surrounding areas. Kitchen is well equipped (at least 30 coffee mugs, as an example), beds are comfortable, linens of good quality. Every bedroom has its own private full bathroom, plus two powder rooms adjacent to common areas. The balconies were delightful with plenty of chairs and side tables for relaxing. The outdoor rocking chairs are so comfortable, we all wanted to bring a couple of them home with us! I highly recommend this fantastic home as a gathering place for family and friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Location, Great Layout
I had my large family stay here for a birthday/retirement celebration. Everyone had their own bedroom and bathroom, as well as a couple extra bathrooms throughout the house I wasn’t expecting! The location was super close to all of the Gatlinburg action. Very convenient for a group wanting to get into town easily and quickly. The road is a little intimidating, but very doable. We were able to park 7 cars in the driveway with a little engineering. Do not leave even your empty cooler outside. A bear took ours and broke into it. We found it up the road. We weren’t even mad. Kind of excited and impressed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline K., Tampa, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Living in Luxury
Our one week stay at Hickory Ridge lived up to our high expectations. The large cabin accommodated our group of family and friends very comfortably. The views of Gatlinburg were wonderful, could even hear the music from the porches (although it did not disturb with the doors closed). We were close enough to the town to get there quickly but also enough distance to be away from the hustle of the crowd that busy holiday week. The few small issues we had were resolved quickly with friendly communication from a team of helpful Avant staff. Overall, I’d highly recommend this lovely location, especially for those with a large group. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving get away
Great location, amazing views of the mountains and Gatlinburg. Very clean house. Well stocked with all of the items you would need in the kitchen. Defiantly be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Family Gathering
We had a great stay with 7 families, parking was a little tight but location was great. The cabin layout was great. We did have a surprise as we were unloading, a bear showed up and was sniffing the back seat of P/U truck but luckily we were able to get him to move on. He came back the next morning and crossed teh street to scale the mountain. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a large cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judi K., Fairfax, VA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property with a view to match!
Our immediate family and plus-ones of 10 had all the comforts of home. The kitchen was well supplied with loads of dishes, cutlery, and pots and pans, etc…. There were 8 full baths (one for each room) and two common hallway powder rooms on the ground and game room floors as well. No one had to share a bathroom (heaven!) The wi-fi was fast and each TV had Roku on it—although we did bring our own Firestick which also worked well. The AC had multiple air handlers and we could adjust how cool we wanted it on each floor. Teens enjoyed the hot tubs and they functioned well. There were little niceties such as throw blankets, hotel-style soaps, new dish sponge, kitchen towels, and board games/books for our comfort. We easily seated 10 adults in the great room for family game nights. Although we didn’t build a fire or use the gas BBQ grill, everything was there to do so. The view from the expansive balconies was second to none. The 1 mile road up from Gatlinburg was very steep and windy, they aren’t exaggerating when they say no oversized vehicles, but no issues for our cars, F-150, and SUV. Parking for 4 vehicles and one motorcycle was no problem. Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge both easily accessible. Our dogs were welcome (with a fee) which was a big plus for us! The linens were fresh white cotton duvets and each room was well appointed with a fireplace, extra pillows and blankets. I loved this stay and highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

sharon G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location!
The location of this house was perfect for the various activities that all family members wanted to participate in! Private bathrooms for each bedroom was definitely a plus as well as balcony doors from each room to view Gatlinburg!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual May Gatlinburg trip
This house is huge. It is perfect for big families. Parking is only for 4 vehicles. The dryer went during our stay and they had a new one installed the very next day. They were very attentive and addressed any issue right away. It is very close to Gatlinburg. Definitely will stay again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Destination wedding
My (now) husband and I brought our immediate families here for a week and we got married on a mountain look out near by! It was the perfect house and the perfect week. This property helped us make memories for a life time.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian H.

Liked: Cleanliness
awesome cabin
Very nice and unique place
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

maria r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family vacation
Absolutely loved this home. The concierge service was a great addition. We would absolutely stay here again. We have stayed in other homes that did not live up to the online expectations. This home was wonderful in every way! No home is perfect, but I was very happy with the upkeep in general and the amenities provided.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Tracey W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Filthy Environment
I would like to speak to someone about this experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a blast
We enjoyed being out and away
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Prakash P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really Gem place in Gatlinburg.
This Cain is amazingly situated right in downtown Gatlinburg overlooking some of the best view of mountains and city. Cabin is very spacious, well laid out and stocked well with all the essentials. Only reason I want to give 4.75 stars because the kitchen and bathrooms cabinet are little dated and needs some TLC or replacement. AvantStay staff and property manager Josh was so helpful and responsive for any issue. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marlene J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
We stayed at this property with 4 other couples. Every bedroom, except 1, had a king size bed which was important to our group. Also, every bedroom had its own bathroom and fireplace. I would definitely stay here again. Hope to bring my whole family someday, as it is kid friendly. My grandkids would love the game room. Great view of Gaitlynburg.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lora A.

Liked: Cleanliness
More than expected
The house was perfect for my family coming from all different states. Rooms were very spacious and bathrooms in every room was extremely convenient. All of the needed amenities were there and in abundance. I only had to call to see about a mixer and that was only because the kitchen is so large I couldn’t find it. We asked for baby items items (humidifier, baby gates, 2 high chairs) that normally would not be provided and they made sure they accommodated all of our requests. The house , property, and management company exceeded our expectations and would highly recommend this house for anyone wanting to accommodate large families.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent house
Great customer service by Avantstay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elaine G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Family Vacation
Our family had the best time during our stay at this house. It was large enough to accommodate our whole group and everyone had their own bathroom! A huge plus. We loved seeing black bears on many afternoons and evenings. The concierge service was excellent. Any request was taken care of promptly and very easy to reach. Location was the best! At first we thought the 5 minute drive up the mountain was insane with the narrow winding road but after a few times up and down it was no problem. The house was fully stocked with lots of towels and kitchen accessories. So much to do in the area. We highly recommend this house!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Dan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Mountain House, in the heart of Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge. Some things to consider....
This house is absolutely massive. Definitely a great house for a large group. We had 13 here and it can definitely hold more quite easily. 2 hot tubs and balconies on each floor. Bathrooms in each bedroom. It's very good for large groups. The views from the balcony are really amazing. Overlooks downtown Gatlinburg's main strip. Each night our group was outside enjoying the views. There were a few small details that knocked one star off the review for the group. The faucet in the kitchen was very hard to use. You need to have it EXACTLY right to turn it off. The drive up is definitely tricky and several members of the group outright said they WILL NOT drive out/come back at night. The washing machine on the bottom floor made some horrible noises and was shaking when we used it. Also, I could not locate where the noise was coming from but from 2am to 3am on several nights there was some weird noise that kept several people up. I'm not sure if it came from the house or the town. The noise from the main strip DOES carry up to the house quite well. I suppose being in a valley does this. Overall we really enjoyed the house, I think the positives far outweigh the negatives. Just want to be clear in case anyone else wants feedback!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Makayla K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful 🤩
Absolutely beautiful cabin! Right at the Gatlinburg strip which made everything SO convenient. All the rooms were a great size and had king beds and private bathrooms which was perfect. The beds could be a lot more comfortable but they weren’t the worst. We saw a bear multiple times while there and it even slept on our balcony one day which was cool. The whole house was stocked with what you would need and expect. It was nice having a box fan or tower fan in every room, and the upstairs stayed so cold it was perfect. The wi-fi wasn’t slow and It was nice having a roku to log into my own stuff and watch what I wanted!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

La Tonya C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful and nice property
Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Nicole G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cabin with some flaws
The cabin itself is gorgeous and offers beautiful views, that cannot be argued, but we ran into several large appliances not working during our stay; the fridge downstairs wouldnt get cold, one microwave didnt work, one dishwasher never worked properly etc, and even though management responded quickly and tried to help, it's still disappoiting when there are 17 people staying all together in the cabin. Bottom line, when you're paying a couple thousand dollars a night, you have certain expectations, and there were some aspects that was dissappointing.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a very nice cabin, better than the pictures online. Loved the fact that each bedroom had a private bath, fireplace and access to the deck. Unfortunately, not all access doors to the deck were functioning. The road to get to the cabin is extremely difficult with hairpin turns and essentially not wide enough to meet another car.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious, Fun & Clean
This place was enjoyed by all. From the three huge porches, to the two hot tubs to the fantastic table that fit almost all of us. Game room & pool table was a great place for the kids to chill and have fun. Most of all we loved the living room space for games, conversations and just relaxing to read. We had 4 families meet up for a week vacation and just had a blast. The view overlooks the city, but that's not too bad a trade off for all the rest you get. And it's kind of fun seeing the glittering lights below at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022