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A Higher Calling, Spacious Smoky Mountain Getaway –Perfect for Families & Groups

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TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Terrace/patio
TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Pigeon Forge, TN
  • Place, Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Smoky Mountain Ziplines
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Patriot Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪63 min drive‬

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About the area

Pigeon Forge

When you stay at this cabin in Pigeon Forge, you'll be in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Island at Pigeon Forge and Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction. .This cabin is 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Dollywood and 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies.
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What's nearby

  • Ripley's Super Fun Park - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Smoky Mountain Ziplines - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Patriot Park - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Old Mill - 6 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cookout - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Old Mill Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪JT Hannah's Kitchen - ‬10 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.

A Higher Calling, Spacious Smoky Mountain Getaway –Perfect for Families & Groups

“A Higher Calling” is a 4 BR/3 BA recently renovated cabin that will sleep up to 14. Located in the popular Sherwood Forest Resort, only 1.3 miles from Pigeon Forge and 6 miles from downtown Gatlinburg. You can park 3 vehicles and also has a wheelchair-accessible ramp that connects to the balcony and offers a private, breezy deck, grill, hot tub and ample space for taking in those Amazing Mountain Views. The cabin has an open living room with a sleeper sofa, love seat, and armchair; enjoy movie night on the TV or sit by the fireplace. The kitchen is fully equipped, has granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and has enough seating for 8. Upstairs has a pool table w/ TV, the King Master Bedroom, an electric fireplace, jetted tub with an en-suite bath and walk-in shower. On the main level there’s a King bedroom w/ a bathroom that is wheelchair-accessible. Two more bedrooms are downstairs, a King bed, and a Queen over Queen bunk bed w/ TV and bathroom w/ a jetted tub/shower combo. Downstairs has a laundry room and a sleeper sofa. Enjoy a home cinematic experience with a big screen TV, theater stadium-style seating, a popcorn bar, arcade machine, and even more panoramic views of the Smokies. You’ll love this beautiful cabin, book now today!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with a microwave and a dishwasher. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a sofa bed.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a water park and a hot tub.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Water park
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,794 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
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

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A Higher Calling, Spacious Smoky Mountain Getaway –Perfect for Families & Groups Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Holly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The views from the property are amazing. I liked the layout of the cabin and bedrooms. The kitchen floors and dining room floors need repaired badly. They are separating in several places causes a tripping hazard and sharp edges for little feet. The back decks also need repainted and nail pops hammered down. You must wear shoes on the decks. All the bathroom drains were slow, we plunged them ourselves. Two of the toilets ran and you have to jiggle the handle to get them to flush. The hot tub lid is water logged and very old making it very difficult to remove and replace. We had a great time, and the cabin would be amazing with some attention to detail and Maintenace.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026

6/10 Okay

Sharon G., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness

The Cabin Had Issues

Pros:The view of the Smoky Mountains was absolutely beautiful, and the air conditioning worked great—both made the stay more comfortable.Cons:Unfortunately, the cabin had a number of issues. Many things were in disrepair or outdated. The Xplorie “free” benefits were misleading and not worth the mention. The gas grill was so loose it felt unsafe to use, so we didn’t. One of the more serious concerns was the flooring around the basement tub/shower—it was soft and spongy, likely from water damage.The cabin itself felt very dated, and every mattress was noisy and uncomfortable, with a plastic-like covering. After arriving, we were surprised to learn that none of the Bear Camp cabins have ice makers—something that would’ve been helpful to know ahead of time. We also couldn't unlock the door leading directly to the hot tub. On top of that, the bath towels provided were very thin and small, and the lighting throughout the cabin was poor, with several fixtures either flickering or not working at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving Trip

We used this cabin as a meeting point with our young adult children. The kitchen was well stocked to make a Thanksgiving meal. The bedroom layouts allowed almost all to have their own room and the room with the bunks was large enough for two adult males to share. They enjoyed the pool table, arcade, hot tub, and large TV screens. The view was spectacular. Parking was flat and it was easy access to the Parkway.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin stay

The cabin was beautiful and clean. The view was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

CIndy N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Breathtaking

Cabin was as described and views were breathtaking. Plenty of room to spread out and loved that there was dual air conditioning settings on the bottom and second floors. Management company was thorough and answered all questions. I did give this a five star rating but I do have a few suggestions…speak to your cleaning crew about cobwebs on light fixtures, replace or refinish the chairs on the bottom deck, and definitely fix the flooring surrounding the tub in the bottom floor bathroom. It looks as though there may have been a temporary fix with the wood piece adjacent to the tub but the floor is discolored and has a lot of give to it.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jodie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful view!

Cabin was as described. Had a few issues with a couple lights and no internet service for the entire stay which meant no tv. Plenty of room for everyone to stay comfortably
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Emma B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

It was ok

The cabin showed some wear and tear which means it has been loved. However, there were a few things that were frustrating. The toilet in the basement stopped flushing, so in order to flush it we had to do it manually. The microwave was hanging off one of the hinges, so it made opening and closing a pain. The overall cleanliness of the cabin was minimal. There were dust and cob webs in some of the corners throughout the house. Just made it feel like cleaning wasn’t a priority. The beds also were very noisy. You could hear every movement each person made from every floor of the house. Very disappointed that I paid a lot of money for the stay, and didn’t have the home away from home experience we wished for.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful views

This property is located high enough in the community that we had unobstructed views of the beautiful mountains. Home itself was very clean, warm and inviting.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

William D., Knoxville, Tennessee

Liked: Cleanliness

Verpoort Wedding

Overall great. Everything we needed. Could’ve used a few extra towels but other than that it was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Views

Really enjoyed the view from the deck! WiFi was excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chuck A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun Getaway

We wanted a relaxing weekend getaway. Three families with kids from 3-17, we had a great time! The cabin was super clean and had plenty of space for everyone! Super convenient for Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

KAREN M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Higher Calling

Everything was perfect from booking to checking out, clean well stocked with everything in listing. We had an awesome time and would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Molly P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Not Good for Large Parties - Beautiful View!

The view is beautiful! I would not have more than 10 people stay in this house. There’s only queen beds and the pull out couches are not sleepable. One was completely broken. Also, there’s not enough dishwasher detergent for the high number of people. There’s also nothing offered besides bad hand soap and some dish soap. No sponge, no shampoo, no salt and pepper or oil, and barley enough towels. There’s also not enough trash bags or room in the trash for that number of people.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing view and beautiful cabin’

Great place for family trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Eva W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin. Beautiful views. Great location near the parkway

Great cabin. Beautiful views. Great location near the parkway. Lots of fun stuff to do nearby. Great location for the Cal Ripken tournament. We had 8 people in the unit and had plenty of room , space and bathrooms. Used xplorie to get our free tickets and saved a bunch on activities.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Larry H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

Great property
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

Liked: Cleanliness

50th Anniversary

Big enough for the 11 of us. Great view. Enough amenities to keep all the kids busy and entertained. It was our second visit in a decade.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

ALYSIA R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Getaway

Beautiful views. Pictures just don’t do it justice.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ken K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house for families

This is a great property and the views are just as pictured, if not better. The location was ideal for us, only a few minutes from the Parkway and accessible to both Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Our kids loved using the pool table, hot tub, video game machine and theater. While it was a little tight, we were able to fit 14 in the house, including 6 kids. The house was well maintained and when we did have issues, their management company responded quickly to fix them.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Getaway

Overall, property was exactly as promised. Great location, in that it was close to the National Park, close to the chaos of the parkway in Pigeon Forge, but when you entered the cabin, you were transported miles away. The way they build these cabins on the steep hillside was amazing, allowing for unobstructed views but having close neighbors to keep in feeling social instead of feeling too remote. The cabin had beautiful views, plenty of space, updated decor that was in keeping with the area, and the hot tub and theater room were well used by our family. Kitchen was functional, nice plates and glasses, but no wine glasses. And, this seems so petty, but with the amount we paid for one week, and the strict rules regarding garbage, threats of extra charges if all the trash was not removed from the cabin, would it really be unreasonable for the garbage can liners to be complimentary?
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dalisy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excelent cabin and very clean.

I really liked the place and I would surely revive it to my friends in Miami, also I would like to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

ALEX D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday weekend

Tremendous view, easy access, TV's in every room. Only recommendation would be upgrading a couple of the beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Higher calling

A higher calling cabin has a perfect mountain range view. Absolutely gorgeous. Cabin very clean, accessible, family room space a little small for family gathering in one room, but we managed. Mattresses very uncomfortable would definitely upgrade if possible. Also, need more linens available. Great handicap accessibility with ramp, walk in shower and bedroom on main floor. Overall, great cabin and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Erin G., Greenwood, IN

The house was good and the view was amazing.

Overall, the house was nice and fit 14 of us. The house was located in a neighborhood of other homes which we weren’t overly fond of, but this is our fault for not researching better. The view was gorgeous from the main floor balcony. I think some changes need to be made in regards to the theater room, such as making Netflix and Hulu access available to actually watch movies in the theater chairs. I’m not sure if who cleans the house had enough time to throughly clean between the previous family and ours as we found trash in a couple of the bedrooms. The hot tub was not working when we arrived, but someone was out immediately to look at it and was fixed the next day. I can’t say we wouldn’t book this house again, but it wouldn’t be our first choice.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020