Smoky Mountain Hideaway | Hot Tub, Views & Game Room

Tucked high on a wooded mountainside inside the gated Shagbark Resort, this cabin pairs a private hot tub overlooking the valley with two mountain-view decks, a game room with a Pac-Man arcade cabinet and foosball, and full access to the resort pool, tennis, pickleball, and playground. Dollywood, Gatlinburg, and the national park are all a short scenic drive away.

Some cabins are just a place to sleep between adventures. This one has a way of becoming the adventure.

You're perched on a private wooded mountainside inside Shagbark, a gated resort community — secluded enough that the loudest thing you'll hear is the hot tub jets, close enough that Dollywood is a quick drive down the mountain.

Inside, it's everything a Smoky Mountain cabin should be: warm knotty-pine walls, a stone fireplace, a deep leather sofa, and just enough bear décor to remind you where you are. The kitchen is fully equipped if you're cooking; the gas grill on the deck is ready if you'd rather eat with a view.

The sleeping setup works for families and small groups: two bedrooms upstairs — one with a king bed (Tempur-Pedic, with a 50" TV), one with a full and a twin (with a 50" TV)— plus a pull-out sofa bed in the living room. Sleeps 6 comfortably.

The game room is where kids disappear for hours: a real Pac-Man arcade cabinet, a foosball table, and a crate of family board games for fireside tournaments.

The hot tub is where the adults disappear. It sits on the deck overlooking the valley — pull the cover, sink in, and watch the sun drop behind the ridge line.

Between the two decks, you'll have a front-row seat for sunrise coffee and sunset everything-else.

As a Shagbark guest, you also get the resort's amenities: seasonal swimming pool, tennis and pickleball courts, and a playground — all a short walk or drive within the gates.

And when you're ready to explore: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Dollywood, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, zip lines, and waterparks are all within easy reach.


You'll have private, exclusive access to the entire cabin. Self check-in is simple and secure with keypad entry, so you can arrive on your own schedule.

Your stay also includes full access to Shagbark Resort's community amenities:
Seasonal swimming pool (open through at least Labor Day)
Tennis and pickleball courts
Outdoor playground

One small exception: the storage closet in the living room is locked and reserved for owner supplies.

**Security cameras: The property has two exterior Blink cameras — one at the front entrance facing the driveway, one on a tree between the deck levels. They monitor the exterior only and are there purely for security.

Locked closet: The living room storage closet is reserved for owner use and isn't accessible to guests.

Mountain roads: The drive up is paved but includes some steep, winding stretches — normal for the Smokies, but worth knowing before you arrive, especially in winter weather.**