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9.4

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

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  • DryerDryerDryer
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Popular LocationOber Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park15 min walk
  • Popular LocationGatlinburg Convention Center7 min drive
  • Popular LocationGreat Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters10 min drive
  • AirportKnoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)75 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Owner is aware and already hired a new cleaning crew! This house is perfect location to visiting the area and hiking the...
jill k.
Jul 7, 2023

About this property

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

The Bird’s Nest in the Smokies

We welcome you to our home away from home. The Bird’s Nest is a two story chalet that comfortably sleeps 8 guest. It offers fully functional kitchen, 3 bedrooms with 1 king, 2 queen, and one sofa bed, washer and dryer, 5 flat screen tv’s( 4 with cable & one with DVD player), double stack stone wood burning fireplaces, two baths, iron and ironing board, hairdryers, spiral staircase, upper and lower decks, outside access on both levels, hot tub, pool table, easy parking, beautiful winter view, soft outside lighting, half mile from Ober Ski Resort, 2 miles from Gatlinburg strip, We have club privileges. Club house is less than quarter mile from property.

Property manager

Jamie

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 unit

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Property grounds
Prime location 1.7 miles to Ober Gatlinburg
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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
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Birds Nest Smokies House Gatlinburg
Birds Nest Smokies House
Birds Nest Smokies Gatlinburg
Birds Nest Smokies
The Birds Nest in the Smokies
The Bird’s Nest in the Smokies Gatlinburg
The Bird’s Nest in the Smokies Private vacation home
The Bird’s Nest in the Smokies Private vacation home Gatlinburg

About the neighborhood

Gatlinburg

This vacation home is located in Chalet Village, a neighborhood in Gatlinburg. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and The Ripken Experience - Pigeon Forge, while Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction and Titanic Museum are cultural highlights. Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park and Gatlinburg Space Needle are not to be missed.
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What's nearby

  • Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park - 15 min walk
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 7 min drive
  • SkyPark - 7 min drive
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 8 min drive
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • Crawdaddy's Restaurant & Bar - 7 min drive
  • Ole Smoky Distillery - 7 min drive
  • Mellow Mushroom - 7 min drive
  • Smith & Son Corner Kitchen - 7 min drive
  • Smoky Mountain Brewery - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bird’s Nest in the Smokies pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Bird’s Nest in the Smokies?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bird’s Nest in the Smokies?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Bird’s Nest in the Smokies located?

Located in Chalet Village, this vacation home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Gatlinburg Convention Center. Traffic Light #10 and Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joshua H., Dayton

Liked: Cleanliness
Grin and Bear it!
We had a great trip! The location was fantastic and very easy to get to. The property was in great condition. It was a bit dusty here and there. But nothing felt gross. We were missing a grill but we made due and figure out somethings. But when you brings steaks and hamburgers to eat a grill is preferred. Hot tub did it's job but we did have to refill it ourselves a couple times as the water runs out pretty easily. Overall a great time and we would for sure stay again. My only down fall is that we really never heard from the owner at all during our trip. Some may say this is a good thing, but we like communication. If anything a simple enjoy your stay. But wow the bears! As I was getting into the hot tub a bear started climbing up the deck and if I did not hear it rustling it would have met me face to face. But I quickly got inside and when we looked out from the top deck, there were 5 total bears outside of the property. CRAZY!! It was a great time and thank you for the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

jill k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Owner is aware and already hired a new cleaning crew! This house is perfect location to visiting the area and hiking then soaking tired bodies in the hot tub!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Virna A.

stay at bird's nest cabin
Loved the cabin! the driveway not so much, better once I got used to it (3rd day into the trip) lots of bears around, make SURE you always lock car doors, the bears know how to open car doors as we unfortunately found out.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Carol T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what our family needed
A great chalet in Ober just up the hillside of Gatlinburg. Perfect for our family getaway to visit each other and enjoy the Smokey Mountains, Anakeesta, Dollywood, downtown Gatlinburg, Pigeon forge, and Sevierville. Hot tub and pool table were a bonus and EVERY DAY we seen a black bear....today as we left one came to the front door!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Get away!
We enjoyed the seclusion. The road to the home is a bit intimidating at dark. But the property itself is good. We did have difficulty with the electrical and trying to figure out how to turn on lights and such but we made due. We would highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot for our family
We visited with my elderly parents and my family took the downstairs while they had the upstairs. We were able to make great meals and wind down in the hot tub every night. The home was close to town but still far enough away to feel removed and same for the National park, close enough but still removed. We hiked every day and sat in the hot tub at night and made the very best of memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Shanna B.

Good effort
The owner was kind and responsive. The location was great, just above the Gatlinburg's main walkway. We had great view and privacy off the back. The hot tub was super relaxing. The place was generally clean but had a stale smell. We found a cabinet with mold and an air freshener that may have been the source. The bathroom light was touchy. Half the light switches weren't hooked up to lights. This was my parents' VRBO so they thought it was great. For experienced VRBO travelers, it lacked the finished, and we liked the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jorge L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family place’s.
Perfect location, family friendly, great Comunications .
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Sarah P.

Family trip review
The good about this property was that it was decorated super cute, and the hot tub was a plus! The location was pretty close to things to do but the roads and driveway were a little sketchy. There were some things that could've been improved though based off our experience. The contactless check in was nice but there were 2 codes sent to us so trying to figure out the right one to open the lock box was a little tedious in the dark. A lot of things were broken or not working right at the property. The breaker box tripped anytime we plugged the heaters in downstairs (which was needed because it did get very chilly down there) so we ended up playing outlet roulette so that the heaters would not randomly shut off after we went to sleep. The upstairs TV had terrible static when the volume was turned on, the pool table pockets had the staples broken out so the pool balls would fall to the floor and the futon downstairs had a not to unzip the back pockets and put the legs down to use it as a bed but when we went to do that one of the legs was completely broken off. I did message the property manager about this and the response I received was as follows "mash the input button on the remote. It should make everything fine. Thanks for letting me know about the other. I'll have that taken care of. Also, a child can sleep on the futon but no adults please. Thanks" Jamie was quick to respond to my messages though so that was nice! The property was nice but definitely was not designed for our family of 7 people. The dining room table only had 4 chairs and there was no additional seating which made it difficult for dinners with the family. Also, on a cleaning note when we were packing our things up, we checked under the bed to make sure we didn't miss anything and found multiple socks that were not ours.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Steven A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of room, enjoyed the hot tub
Overall we enjoyed our visit! The good: Lots of sleeping space Clean Fire place on 1st and 2nd floors Hot tub was great! Washer and dryer The “meh” No grill - this was our biggest disappointment as it’s pictured in the listing and we brought food to grill, but found there was no grill anywhere to be found Older place - didn’t bother us at all, but just be aware. Stairs inside are steep and can be an issue for some, some oddities with electrical things (where to find lights, outlets etc) Just FYI: this place is located fairly high up and along some fairly steep and windy roads. It’s about 10 minutes to town. Overall we’d stay again and enjoyed our time with the small exception of not having a grill!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Brandi H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The house was very clean and close to town but still felt like you were for in the mountains. We had bear visitors almost daily which was neat to see. The only down fall is it says sleeps 8, it does sleep 8 but does not accommodate 8. There is only 4 places to sit at the table, it would have been nice to have a couple barstools at the counter and maybe another couch. Other than that there were no complaints. The owner of the house is very responsive and nice. I would definitely consider it again if we had a smaller party.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

stephaine h.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Daily bear encounters
Bears every morning(9-10). Photos look just like the property. Cozy, yet could use some updates. Even with the issues we had we would recommend here. Owner was very prompt and responded quickly. Btw Bears can open car doors, keep them locked and food free!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wayne R., Sherrills Ford

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay with the Bears
Was a nice peaceful week, with a bear visitor everyday. They were just strolling through never seemed to be curious or aggressive. Easy drive down to Gatlinburg and over to pigeon Forge. We enjoyed the ride Through the smokies and saw Turkey and Elk nice vacation
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable
The place was adorable with all the needed amenities ! Loved the bear that visited too!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of bears
We had a wonderful stay, saw bears every day! Beautiful!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rance and Sharon F., Ellettsville, Indiana, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent cabin and location
Easy to reach Gatlinburg or the National Park without going through the traffic-clogged Parkway. The cabin was quite clean and the kitchen had a wonderful array of accessories. Check in and out was easy and smooth. The only negative was the pretty yucky cushions on the chairs at the outside table, but it rained enough we didn't have much opportunity to use them anyway. Communication with owner through VRBO was easy and responsive. We were very pleased overall and really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just perfect
The cabin was very clean! Beds were comfortable, and the kitchen was well stocked for our needs. We saw bears everyday. We enjoyed our time in Tennessee.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

TODD I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Get location
Very nice place
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice house.
House was very nice, location was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Wanda G., Magee, Ms

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring break
Cabin was as described. Very steep drive up driveway hard to maneuver. Had a good week.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kayla F., Houma, Louisiana

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving vacation
This location was amazing. Closely located to everything. Being from the south the driveway was a little steep for us but by the second or third day we got used to it. The house was perfect. Seen bears almost everyday we were there. Look forward to staying here in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C., Richmond, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation rental
Had a great time. Views were amazing. We saw bears the first day. Location was perfect, close to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Randall B.

Bird’s Nest Cabin
Very nice cabin, lots of bears

8/10 Good

Jonathan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant vacation spot
We had a nice time at this property for a long weekend. It worked great as a base camp between the national park , Dollywood, and Gatlinburg. The house was tidy and as described. The hot tub made for a nice relaxation after long days of tromping around town or the parks.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bob O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of bears!
This was a very nice cabin for our family getaway to the Smokies. It is very close to Gatlinburg and the National Park and the price was great! The sleeping was comfortable and the kitchen was very nice. We saw bears almost every day we were there! It has a very steep driveway that was a little dicey backing out of the first time, but I got used to it. The hot tub left a bit to be desired and we ended up not using it but that that did not have a big impact on our trip. The main kitchen light flickered, mainly in the evening, to the point we brought a different light in from a different room. Jamie was very responsive to our inquiries when we had them and I would gladly work with her again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021