5-Star Chalet!!! ~ King Beds!!! ~ Walk to Town!!!* - Gatlinburg

Stay TOGETHER and forget about booking tacky, noisy, dirty, cramped, impersonal hotel rooms with no kitchen, washer/dryer, or outdoor fireplace {how else would you make s'mores?!}. And don't settle on a place out-of-town that forces you to spend half your vacation stuck in the usual heavy traffic commuting to/from Gatlinburg during weekends, summers, holidays, and special events. "It's just not worth the few dollars you may save" we constantly see posted on social media from those who have made this mistake. Time is precious. Waste it wisely.

This enchanting 3 bedroom/2.5 bathroom chalet comfortably sleeps 8: 2 KING beds {primary bedroom has plush pillow-top mattress}, 2 bunk/twin beds, and a queen-size sofa bed {mattress pad and foam pad provided} in the living room. Keeping true to its vintage architectural heritage, it provides everything on ONE level with original hardwood floors, cathedral ceilings, and exposed beams. The dining table comes with a leaf for expanded seating capacity {2 additional chairs located in bedrooms}. There is a folding card table and benches for even more seating. Also, abundant furniture is staged throughout the 3 decks to enjoy outdoor meals, coffee, and/or cocktails "in the woods".

The magical Gatlinburg area offers breathtaking natural beauty and endless outdoor adventures. Exploring nearby hiking trails is a particularly delightful escape for many travelers to the Smokies. Our quaint retreat is conveniently nestled in the heart of Gatlinburg near the Gatlinburg Convention Center, the Ober Gatlinburg ski slopes, Dollywood, etc. It is within walking distance to Gatlinburg's famous downtown "strip" with Ripley's Aquarium, Anakeesta, Space Needle, SkyLift Park, popular shops, delicious restaurants, moonshine tasting bars, and various entertainment. There are also trolley stops a short stroll away on East Parkway/Highway 321 that will take you all over, including Rocky Top Sports World and Gatlinburg Community Center. The Center is open year-round and offers many fun, affordable recreation options. This includes a large/heated/indoor swimming pool that is available from June to September: [Removed] {copy/paste link}. Many guests simply park at the post office and grab a free trolley from there for wherever they want to go.^ Be aware that Gatlinburg is very strict about DUI's and there is NO Uber or Lyft service. The trolley service throughout Gatlinburg is highly advised for all guests wishing to go downtown for moonshine tasting or cocktails and prefer not to walk there.

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PLEASE Carefully Read this ENTIRE Listing PRIOR to Contacting Us, Particularly if an American HOLIDAY or HOLIDAY WEEKEND is Part of Your Reservation {Includes Check-Out Day}. As Posted, there are Holiday Premiums and DIFFERENT Minimum Nights Required.

Wheelchair Accessibility ~ This is a one-story house with no entry or interior stairs to climb. However, the property is NOT officially wheelchair accessible.

Sorry, No Smoking of Any Kind Allowed ~ No Cooking with Curry or Other Strong Spices Allowed as a Courtesy to Subsequent Guests

Dogs Only Allowed {Please See Below for Complete Details}

Check-in {self, via lock box} can commence on any day of the week, if available. Check-in time is 4:00 P.M. and check-out time is 11:00 A.M. Eastern Time, OR guest can choose a 6:00 P.M. check-in and a 1:00 P.M. check-out. The later option must be chosen BEFORE the rental agreement is drafted.

Our Second Gatlinburg Location {in the Popular Arts & Crafts Community} May be Available if this Property is Booked. Please Visit its Web Site for Complete Details: GatlinburgCabinRetreat.com

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*IMPORTANT: In an effort to reduce the overwhelming inquiries we receive about availability, rates, holiday premiums, minimum nights required during certain holidays, and location, PLEASE check here {everything posted IS correct and current} and read ALL of the posted details PRIOR to contacting us. We are always happy to promptly answer any other questions. Or, please let us know if/when you are ready to book a reservation. We will then send you an itemized Invoice to review that reflects exactly what is posted here. {Online booking is not yet available}. Due to time constraints, frivolous inquiries ~ generic, those with no message, those that request information already posted, and those that request a "quote"/"total"/"final price" {just multiply the number of nights by the posted rate, add the posted tax, add the posted cleaning charge, add the posted REFUNDABLE damage deposit, and add any applicable holiday premium/pet fee} are deleted. As stated above, all posted reservation costs are clearly detailed on an Invoice for guests to review PRIOR to paying AFTER they advise us that they are ready to book.

**HOLIDAY PREMIUMS: We add $50 {$100 if BOTH Christmas Eve or Day and New Year's Eve or Day are included} to EACH night of the reservation if it includes, INCLUDING check-out day, ANY Federal {please look up if unsure} or Popular holiday. Popular holidays include Valentine's Day {$100 if BOTH Valentine's Day and President's Day are included}, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Mother's/Father's Day, Halloween, etc. Again, this is for "EACH night of the reservation", NOT just the holidays. The above Holiday Premiums also apply if the reservation is part of a HOLIDAY WEEKEND whether the actual holiday is included or not. Holiday Premiums are non-negotiable.

***HOLIDAY MINIMUM NIGHTS: There is a 4 NIGHT MINIMUM if a Federal holiday is included, even on check-out day. There is a 6 NIGHT MINIMUM if THANKSGIVING is included, even on check-out day, and there is a 6 NIGHT MINIMUM from DECEMBER 23RD through JANUARY 1ST. Holiday Minimum Nights are also non-negotiable. Please note that due to the EXTREMELY high volume of holiday inquiries received, those for less than the posted Holiday Minimum Nights are considered generic and deleted.

BOOKING FEES: Unlike large online vacation rental sites, we do not charge any "Booking Fee" or "Service Fee" when booking directly through us with ZellePay. There is no "middle man" that requires a ridiculous commission! {Please see below for additional details}.

CLEANING CHARGE: There is a standard departure Cleaning Charge of $150 {recently increased in order to retain 5⭐️ rated cleaners} added to each reservation for this 3 bedroom/2.5 bathroom property. ALL vacation rentals have a cleaning fee in addition to their posted rates.

PET FEE: Dogs Only Allowed {MUST Be Completely House-Broken, Totally Flea-Free, Very Well-Behaved, & Crated When Left Alone If Necessary} ~ Non-Refundable Flat $50 Fee Per Dog. There is No Limit on the Amount of Dogs, the Size of Dogs, the Weight of Dogs, or the Breed of Dogs. Please Disclose if You Will Have a Dog{s} When You Submit Your Initial Inquiry. An Additional $50 Fee Will Apply if the Rental Agreement Needs to be Re-Drafted to Include Any Dogs After the Booking has been Made.

TAX: 14% {Rentals that do not charge this mandatory city/county/state total tax are illegal and NOT licensed or regulated}.

REFUNDABLE DAMAGE DEPOSIT: 25% of the base rental amount or $250, whichever is greater {double for guests who reside outside the continental United States and for those under the age of 25}. This is standard policy of virtually all PayPal and ZellePay merchants since, as further explained below, we do not obtain our guests' confidential credit card information as collateral.

DEPOSITS: To keep our rates competitive, we must keep our administrative costs low. Therefore, the full rental amount is due to confirm a reservation.

PAYMENT OPTIONS: Due to popular demand, we accept 2 convenient payment options ~ all major Credit Cards via PayPal {3% to guest but still MUCH cheaper than the 13% minimum vacation rental platforms charge} and ZellePay {FREE to guest}. Unlike vacation rental platforms and management companies, we {merchant} never obtain the guest's credit card OR bank account information so cannot charge any booking/service fees and have unlimited access to make unauthorized charges to their account. Additionally, all merchants are thoroughly and regularly vetted for ultimate safety/security. Please Note: Due to rampant credit card fraud, ZellePay is the only payment option offered for reservations 5 days or less away. Sorry ~ no exceptions.

DISCOUNTS: Our best rates are those posted and are FIRM. As a 5⭐️ rated and fully-licensed property, we do not offer any "last minute" deals, specials, etc. However, we do not charge more for weekends like most vacation rentals and hotels do! All rate reduction requests are considered generic and deleted. Accordingly, we kindly ask all travelers to please respect our very competitive posted rates.

^LOCATION: This chalet is located on West Loop Road. For obvious privacy/security/safety reasons, we never disclose the street number to strangers over the Internet. It is, of course, specified on the rental agreement. Please look up distances to points of personal interest {downtown strip, restaurants, shops, attractions, buildings, parks, hiking trails, ski slopes, etc.} from the property's road. We are just not able to provide this type of concierge service, that includes answering questions about the weather, due to the high volume of inquiries we receive. Such messages are deleted. Your understanding is appreciated. Please note that although the chalet is situated part way up a mountain, it is within Gatlinburg city limits so its PAVED roads get plowed on a regular basis when it snows! Sorry, EV charging is not permitted at this property. Please look up closest locations.

We have an additional dog-friendly 3 bedroom cabin in Gatlinburg that sleeps 8 {3 queen beds & a queen-size sleeper sofa}. It is located in the popular Arts & Crafts community. Also, it is NOT on a mountain so is easily accessible by any type of vehicle year-round. Please visit its Web site for complete property details: GatlinburgCabinRetreat.com

OCCUPANCY: The non-negotiable posted 8 person maximum that this property sleeps/allows {per fire code} obviously includes children of ALL ages. If your group will exceed this limit, you will need to book a different property or book an additional property. Please be aware that there are, of course, exterior cameras surrounding the property that document the ingress/egress of all occupants/pets. The violation of any rule will result in immediate eviction and/or forfeiture of all monies paid, including damage deposit. An extra charge per person will apply if the total amount of persons stated on the original inquiry form is increased after the reservation has been accepted and paid.

LICENSING: We are fully-licensed {current city/county/state license/permit numbers promptly provided upon request} and regulated by the State of Tennessee. Additionally, we are fully-insured and inspected annually by the Gatlinburg Fire Department. Always confirm that whatever property you want to rent is legal and properly licensed BEFORE you pay anything. This is for your own protection and will assure that you have a great, hassle-free, and SAFE vacation.

GUEST COMMENTS: This is a brand-new listing here so it has no Houfy reviews yet. Also, if the property was booked on a platform other than Airbnb, those reviews are unable to be transferred here and can only be viewed on our dedicated Web site, GatlinburgChaletRetreat.com. Please note that we are long-time/award-winning {"SuperHost"} owners, due to our consistent 5⭐️ reviews for all our properties. It matters ~ never settle!

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Sorry, No Interior Smoking of Any Kind ~ No Illegal Activity ~ No Parties or Gatherings ~ No Cooking with Curry or Other Strong Spices as a Courtesy to Subsequent Guests

Wheelchair Accessibility ~ The entire house is conveniently on one level. However, it does not have a walk-in bathtub or a roll-in shower. Therefore, this property is NOT officially wheelchair accessible.

Check-in {self, via lock box} can commence on any day of the week, if available. Check-in time is 4:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM ET.