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Outskirts Of Gatliburg/Pigeon Forge
Posted on 3/26/26 at 10:00 pm
Posted on 3/26/26 at 10:00 pm
Yes I know it’s a tourist trap blah blah blah but we enjoy going there.
What are some out of the way areas to look for a cabin? Is Wears Valley a nice area? What other areas should we look at for a “secluded” cabin within a 30min drive to town? Thanks
What are some out of the way areas to look for a cabin? Is Wears Valley a nice area? What other areas should we look at for a “secluded” cabin within a 30min drive to town? Thanks
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Posted on 3/26/26 at 10:22 pm to WillFerrellisking
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but we enjoy going there.
Can anyone, on the planet, complain about the view in the AM on the west side?
Sevierville, where TN highways 469 and 496 crossed. Where we were stopped at railroad tracks, and I started at my dyslexic friend who was driving, knowing exactly what was going on in his head.
I'd try to stay somewhere with a little bit of elevation for the view, and a lot closer to town than 30m.
Look for realtors and property managers on LinkedIn. I know of at least one with a few properties.
Posted on 3/27/26 at 9:51 am to WillFerrellisking
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What are some out of the way areas to look for a cabin?
Sevierville - close enough to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, yet also far enough away.
One caveat is Sevierville is much bigger than the little town. it completely engulfs the west side of pigeon forge all the way through Wear's Valley and down to Gatlinburg then goes all the way to the north where the actual town is. I prefer to stay on the west side in the Wear's Valley area just because it's more rustic, but it is further from pretty much everything. On that side it's actually easier to go to Maryville and do grocery shopping etc and not have to deal with Pigeon Forge.
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Posted on 3/27/26 at 7:22 pm to WillFerrellisking
Just look in VRBO in Wears Valley. There will be plenty to choose from.
Posted on 3/28/26 at 10:17 am to BigBinBR
Wears Valley allows NP access without traveling thru the park which can be slow. Head to Townsend to hit the Middle Prong area, Townsend Wye Schoolhouse Gap and Cades Cove. Then can also get to Newfound Gap Rd by heading to Metcalf Bottoms entrance park without having to suffer the traffic in Gatlinburg
Posted on 3/28/26 at 7:28 pm to WillFerrellisking
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Wears Valley a nice area?
We always stay in Wears Valley. Great location.
Posted on 3/29/26 at 7:39 am to WillFerrellisking
I stayed in Townsend in 2024 &
2025. It’s a good spot especially if you plan on going to Cades Cove.
2025. It’s a good spot especially if you plan on going to Cades Cove.
Posted on 3/29/26 at 9:00 am to WillFerrellisking
Wears Valley and Townsend is nice. It's far enough away from the touristy stuff that it feels remote.
Posted on 3/29/26 at 11:54 am to WillFerrellisking
Would recommend looking at both Wears Valley and Townsend.
Posted on 3/31/26 at 4:37 pm to WillFerrellisking
Appreciate all the responses here! With it being such a short trip and short notice we decided to try out Broken Bow Oklahoma being it’s a tad closer.
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