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Closer to Home
Gatlinburg, TN
Bedrooms 4
Beds 7
Sleeps 14
Full Baths
4
Half Baths
0
Take in the natural beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains from Closer to Home, a 4-bedroom, 4-bath retreat with green-canopy views overlooking more than 40 acres of native trees, and a feeling of total seclusion just 10 minutes from restaurants, museums and family-friendly activities.
When you book your stay at this cabin, you receive free admission to popular Smoky Mountain attractions with Xplorie. This program entitles our guests to one free adult admission ticket, per night stay, to attractions like Dollywood, WonderWorks, and more.
The beauty of a vacation in the Smokies can only be enhanced by its remote location and solitude! Therefore, please be advised that the WIFI in this area is unstable.
A modern cabin with cathedral ceilings, log beams, hardwood floors and wood-paneled walls, Closer to Home has the ambiance of a rustic lodge. Ideal for large families, groups of friends or even corporate retreats, this two-level home offers multiple living spaces decks, a furnished deck on each level, and accommodations for up to 14 guests.
An open floor plan on the main level creates a seamless flow between the great room, kitchen and dining area, with natural light flooding the space through floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors, which lead to an expansive, wrap-around deck. In the great room, a full-length leather sofa offers a front-row seat to the large-screen TV, while two cozy armchairs invite you to curl up by the stacked-stone fireplace.
The adjacent 10-seat dining table offers dinner with a view, overlooking the deck and mountains beyond through a wall of glass. You’ll find three additional seats at the kitchen breakfast bar. Fully equipped with modern appliances, granite countertops and a spacious island, the kitchen is sure to inspire home-cooked meals. A charcoal grill on the front porch will broaden your menu, while two log picnic tables -- one on the upper deck and one in the front yard -- invite you to dine al fresco.
On the lower level, a second living area offers evening entertainment with two plush sofas, a second fireplace, and a flat-screen TV with cable. Sharpen your pool game on the full-sized table or bring your favorite board games to enjoy a screen-free night around the card table.
All bedrooms also feature a ceiling fan, high-definition TV, en-suite bath and ample storage. Two primary suites feature king-sized beds, while the guest bedrooms each have two queen-sized beds, sleeping four in each room. A queen sleeper sofa offers additional accommodations for two.
As a guest of Closer to Home, you’ll also enjoy the convenience of a private washer and dryer, and a private, over-sized hot tub on the lower deck with room for up to six people. You’ll also have access to the amenities of Black Bear Falls Log Home Community, including a clubhouse with heated adult and children’s swimming pools, available for summer use. After a swim, lounge on a poolside chaise or retreat from the sun at a table on the covered patio.
For adventures beyond your mountaintop perch, take advantage of ample parking to explore the surrounding area, including the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, the Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster, family-friendly restaurants and more, all within a 15-minute drive.
>This cabin has parking for 2 vehicles. We cannot accommodate RV parking at this home.<
Please note that pets are not allowed in this home. Guests must be at least 21 years of age to rent this property.
Due to high visitation and staffing constraints, local area offerings such as restaurants, bars, shopping, and shared amenities may have limited hours or availability. Cell phone and internet service may also be impacted during high visitation periods.
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Property Rules
- Check-in: 4:00 PM
- Check-out: 10:00 AM
- No Pets Allowed
- No Smoking Allowed
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State Regulations
- Night Time Occupancy: 14
Booking a stay within 48 hours of arrival or for longer than 14 days?
Please call our Guest Experience team at 888-720-2057 to confirm availability and complete your reservation at this property.
- WiFi Internet
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Television
- Hot Tub
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Pool Table
- Game Room
- Communal Pool
- Fireplace - Gas
- Outdoor Grill
- Wheelchair Inaccessible
- Fully Equipped Kitchen
- Coffee Maker
- Parking Facilities On-Site
- Decked area with outdoor furniture
- Flat Screen TV
- DVD Player
- Smoking: Not Allowed
- Fireplace
- Fridge/Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Free Wi-Fi
- Mountain View
- Autumn Foliage
- Balcony
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Central Heating
- Dining Area
- Family
- Dining Room
- Essentials
- Fire extinguisher
- Forests
- Free parking
- Heating
- Hiking
- Leisure-Horseback Riding
- Linens
- Living Room
- Luxury
- Microwave
- Mountain
- Mountain Biking
- Outdoor Balcony
- Oven
- Patio / Deck
- Patio Area with Outdoor Furniture
- Porch
- Private Entrance
- Refrigerator
- Resort
- Restaurants
- River
- Scenic Drives
- Shampoo
- Smoke detector
- Theme Parks
- Toaster
- Tourist Attractions
- Towels
- Town
- Ice Maker
- Outlet Shopping
- Pets Not Allowed
- Shared Outdoor Pool (heated)
- Stove
- Tea Kettle
- Games
- Games Console
- Restaurant Close By
- Car Necessary
- Shared Outdoor Pool (unheated)
- Clothes Dryer
- Dryer
- Hot Water
- Kitchen Utensils
- Washer
- Washing Machine
AVAILABILITY CALENDAR
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Booking Restrictions
Dec. 23, 2024 — Dec. 29, 2024
4 Night Minimum
Dec. 30, 2024 — Apr. 10, 2025
3 Night Minimum
Apr. 11, 2025 — Apr. 12, 2025
2 Night Minimum
Apr. 13, 2025 — Jul. 01, 2025
3 Night Minimum
Jul. 02, 2025 — Jul. 05, 2025
4 Night Minimum
Jul. 06, 2025 — Nov. 25, 2025
3 Night Minimum
Nov. 26, 2025 — Nov. 29, 2025
4 Night Minimum
Nov. 30, 2025 — Dec. 18, 2025
3 Night Minimum
Dec. 19, 2025 — Dec. 19, 2025
5 Night Minimum
Dec. 20, 2025 — Dec. 25, 2025
4 Night Minimum
AVAILABILITY RESTRICTIONS
Dec. 23, 2024 — Dec. 29, 2024
4 Night Minimum
Dec. 30, 2024 — Apr. 10, 2025
3 Night Minimum
Apr. 11, 2025 — Apr. 12, 2025
2 Night Minimum
Apr. 13, 2025 — Jul. 01, 2025
3 Night Minimum
Jul. 02, 2025 — Jul. 05, 2025
4 Night Minimum
Jul. 06, 2025 — Nov. 25, 2025
3 Night Minimum
Nov. 26, 2025 — Nov. 29, 2025
4 Night Minimum
Nov. 30, 2025 — Dec. 18, 2025
3 Night Minimum
Dec. 19, 2025 — Dec. 19, 2025
5 Night Minimum
Dec. 20, 2025 — Dec. 25, 2025
4 Night Minimum
ernest
October, 2024
Natural Retreats Response
Thank you for rating your experience at Closer to Home. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back to the Smokies soon!
Siddhi
September, 2024
We had a lovely time!
Natural Retreats Response
We are pleased you had a lovely time at Closer to Home, and we hope to welcome you back to the Smokies soon. Thank you for choosing Natural Retreats!
Blair
August, 2024
Natural Retreats Response
Thank you for rating your experience at Closer to Home. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back to the Smokies soon!
Susan
July, 2024
Great communication with local rep and great detailed welcome email with instructions for everything!
Natural Retreats Response
We are delighted that you appreciated the communication and information provided by Natural Retreats prior to your stay at Closer to Home. We hope to welcome you back to the Smokies soon. Thank you for being our guest!
Jordan
July, 2024
Natural Retreats Response
We appreciate you taking the time to provide a rating about your experiences with Natural Retreats. It was a pleasure having you stay with us at Closer to Home, and we hope to welcome you back to the Smokies soon!
Ella
June, 2024
The cabin at Natural Retreats was more than we expected. Comfy beds, beautiful wood cabin, fun hot tub, and the views of the mountain were spectacular.
Natural Retreats Response
We are thrilled you enjoyed your Great Smoky Mountains getaway at Closer to Home, and we hope to welcome you back for another stay soon. Thank you for being our guest!