Hilltop Hideaway: Lakefront Cottage in the Smoky Mountains Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Hilltop Hideaway: Lakefront Cottage in the Smoky Mountains pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Hilltop Hideaway: Lakefront Cottage in the Smoky Mountains located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Bicentennial Greenbelt Dog Park and 12.4 mi (20 km) from Jack Renfro Stadium. Capitol Theatre and Palace Theater are also within 16 mi (25 km).

10/10 Excellent

Tony H.

Oct 22, 2024

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Relaxing Stay in a beautiful setting

Peaceful and cozy little cabin on the lake. Will definitely book again when we return to the area!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee G.

Apr 5, 2025

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Wonderful

Absolutely the most relaxing vacation ever. The lake was beautiful, the house was clean and exactly as described. The tail of the dragon trip is right down the road. We did hiking trails in the seven island state park which were a must see. We saw a black bear in the GSMNP. The frogs singing every night at the lake house and the birds singing every morning….. just perfect relaxation. I caught large mouth bass from the dock, caught the same in the John boat… absolutely perfect. Campfires every night and the stars in the sky… just wow!!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel J.

Jun 14, 2024

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Wonderful Rental

We really enjoyed everything about our stay. The hosts were attentive when we had questions, and the property itself is very well maintained.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan R., O'Fallon, IL, USA

Aug 6, 2023

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Great little cabin to get away from it all

My wife and I stayed here for a week and enjoyed our time. It was very clean and had all the amenities we needed. Owners is very responsive and friendly. Highly recommended If you are looking for a quiet getaway!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Oct 24, 2024

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Motorcycle Birthday Celebration

We came to East Tennessee for my husband's 60th birthday because he wanted to rent a motorcycle and drive the Tail of the Dragon. We had a great stay, peaceful and cooler weather than we were having in Texas. He had a blast spending two days driving the foothills of the Smokey Mountains and I had fun driving in a car in the foothills of the mountains. The only thing to note is that there is not a washer/dryer in the house but we only were there 4 nights so had plenty.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

Jul 13, 2022

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Best Place on Earth

We love this remote town. Love the fishing off the dock, going out on the lake, and the memories made!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandy C.

Jul 1, 2023

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Quiet Mountain Cottage

The property is a bit of a drive off the beaten path but well worth the time. Beautiful setting for reading, fishing, and enjoying nature.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

Mar 19, 2024

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Smokey Mountain cottage

We loved our stay at your cabin. Went fishing almost every day and caught many different types of fish!! The geese on the lake are wonderful and very funny. The cabin is well equipped and the fireplaces on both levels made our evenings quite cozy :) Thanks for sharing your home.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Jul 10, 2022

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Anniversary gift

I took my husband for our first anniversary celebration. This property was perfect for us. We were able to relax, reflect and enjoy quiet quality time together.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

Jul 27, 2024

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Quiet Getaway

Beautiful sunrises from the screened porch and the Adirondack chairs on the dock. Peaceful neighborhood... you can see them, but everyone is respectful of the quiet. We loved the kayak and john boat; appreciated the lifejackets and fishing equipment provided. Indoors, you have a well stocked kitchen, comfortable furnishings and plenty of linens. The shower is tricky, but I would stay again. Thanks for sharing you little cabin at the Top of the World.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haley M., Knoxville

Oct 22, 2023

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Perfect weekend getaway

This cottage was so wonderful to celebrate mine and my husbands 7th wedding anniversary. Trieu was incredibly responsive and helpful. We spent all our time on the dock fishing and even got the John boat out one morning. The shower is tricky but manageable. Thank you for sharing this little bit of paradise!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha G.

Jun 28, 2022

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Honeymoon

My husband and I wanted a relaxing lake view property to stay for a honeymoon. This was just that. We were able to take mini trips to Nashville and Gatlinburg within a reasonable drive. We spent time on the dock catching bass and catfish. We will definitely be back to enjoy another vacation.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

May 8, 2023

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Beautiful setting for a basecamp

This cute little cabin on a pristine lake was the perfect jumping off spot for a week of hiking the trails in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The shower is a challenge, especially for taller people (I'm 6'2"). There was an issue that came up with the house, but the owner's were easy to reach and communicate with to resolve the problem within a day.

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharolyn S.

May 6, 2024

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Welcome home!

My husband is from the area and this was perfect for a mini family reunion. Ages 95 to 4 years enjoyed a lovely picnic lunch and hubby caught a fish! The remaining time was spent on the lake or walking in the area. The neighbors were very friendly, we arrived after dark, the house wasn’t well lit but they helped us. We loved the quirky house, my 5’11 man was able to shower without incident, although hit his head going down the stairs. I was disappointed there was not a laundry available, although I might have misunderstood.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara M., Kingsport

Jun 3, 2022

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Fisherman's Paradise

The property is as beautiful as the pictures. The lake is amazing. We spent most of our time out on the lake in the provided john boat or fishing from the dock. Nearly everytime we threw a hook in the water, we were catching something! The lake is full of redear sunfish, blue gill and largemouth bass. The owners have gone to great lengths to make sure the property is well stocked with anything you might forget or need including charcoal and bug spray. Thank you! We had a great time. Once we parked our truck, we never left until time to go home. For future renters, download the map before you head up the mountain because you will lose cell service quick! And if you love to fish, bring a filet knife!! This rental is perfect for those wanting to unplug and relax.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Jul 5, 2022

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Tiny but Mighty

Triue was great and very responsive from the beginning. The house is small and more than 3 or 4 people may feel cramped, but it's been so well done, you may not notice. Every use of space was brilliant! The screened in porch was wonderful and we loved that there was a table there for meals. Everything we needed to make meals was available, even coffee, spices, and a water filtered pitcher. We brought a cooler of food and there was room for all of it. The ziplock bags and foil were very much appreciated as well. The shed had all the water sport equipment we needed including a tackle box (fishing rods are downstairs), and motor for the John boat. We are small people, 5'2" and 5'9", so we were ok with the slanted shower ceiling. If you're taller than that, you won't be able to stand up all the way in it. Both bathrooms were recently renovated and very clean. The location was perfect for us, quiet, beautiful and pretty remote. FYI, It's 30 minutes to Maryville for restaurants and other amenities, but we didn't mind. Check out Walnut Kitchen and get a massage at PURE!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frieda B.

May 31, 2022

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Peaceful, relaxing, and beautiful property.... We'll be back to stay again.

It was exactly what the owner summarized about the property. It was a peaceful, relaxing, and beautiful stay. I loved the decor and colors of the furnishings on the inside... simple, clean, nicely accesorized. The kitchen was completely stocked with all necessities. Nice appliances, a variety of cutlery, dinnerware, and cookware. The screened back porch is where we enjoyed eating... it was a delight. Would be a great place to drink coffee, read a book... Comfortable living room area... not good reception with the channels but we didn't watch a lot of TV. Bed was comfortable and cozy. Bathroom off the kitchen was small but convenient. Bathroom next to bedroom was nice and clean. The shower was small for a tall person, but my husband managed. We don't have small children, but there was an extremely special play area where there were books, toys, and a TV for them. Toiletries, sheets, towels, washclothes were plentiful in the hall closet. The property could use a little manacuring but it was beautiful still. We fished from the dock and took the kayak and jon boat out. The battery to the boat was dead so my husband went out and we got a battery charger, so maybe that would have been useful to have on the property. The dock could use some kind of chairs to sit on it. A great place sunbathe also. It was so peaceful and quiet and it was Memorial weekend. So if you enjoy crowds and the rush of daily life, you probably wouldnt want to stay here. You literally hear nature in the backyard, especially the morning, the beautiful birds. We enjoyed ourselves tremendously. Was not disappointed at all. Would recommend this place to anyone wanting to get away from the noise of city life.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenny M.

Oct 28, 2024

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Nice escape

What a great place to escape for a few days or weeks. The house was exactly as described and pictured. Very clean and well appointed. Lots of nice little touches. The lake is only steps away. If you don't want to go outside, the screened in porch is great as well. Perfect for two or three people. The only problem I had was not having my check in code written down or screenshot of it as I had not service when arriving. It is noted about wi-fi calling, so that was our fault. No problems with communication from host. Thanks for this nice place to escape.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Richard K.

Oct 10, 2024

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Time Away At the Lake

We found this little gem to be a good place for just some quiet time away. Sitting on the dock and watching the lake provided some much needed time of relaxation. We felt the decor inside had been lovingly attended to and did not need anything else other than what was provided.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia J.

Sep 15, 2024

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Relaxing

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this simple but very nicely decorated cabin. A beautiful screen porch to sit on and enjoy the view of the lake. Started each day fishing and just enjoying the lake. Plenty of sightseeing in the area. We trailered our motorcycle and would go out each day on the Foothills Parkway in to Townsend. Overall, we had a great vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Aug 21, 2023

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Peaceful

I was just looking to get away and the place was perfect. It was quiet and peaceful. The lake and views are beautiful.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Jun 18, 2023

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Gem of a find

We had such a relaxing time at this little cabin at the top of a mountain. Beautiful views, outdoor space on the water, and extremely well stocked kitchen made our stay care free. The owner was extremely helpful and responsive. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

Oct 14, 2022

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Relaxing!!

My husband and I had a great week at the house. The house was nicely decorated and had everything we needed. We were close enough to visit Gatlinburg and Cades Cove but far enough away to relax and enjoy the scenery. We enjoyed sitting on the dock in the morning and evenings enjoying the view. The timing was perfect as the leaves have already began to change colors. Our favorite part was that we love to play cards so at night we were able to sit at the table outside in the backyard with the string lights on and play cards for hours. The only negative was the shower was small and for my husband who is over 6 ft he did struggle. I would recommend this house to everyone looking to getaway for a relaxing trip. I have shared the house on my Facebook and recommended it to my friend group and hope you get more rentals. Thanks for the lovely stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Aug 3, 2022

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Practically perfect in every way

Lovely property with no detail forgotten. We really enjoyed our weekend spent here celebrating my birthday. It was perfect for my husband and I as well as our daughters, ages 3 and 5. Lots of little touches for kids - very appreciated!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Jun 8, 2022

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Great place to relax and get away!

Had a great stay, perfect place for my wife and I to get away and have a nice relaxing weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

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