Cabins on the Water:
Lakes, Rivers & Creeks
in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, & Sevierville
Yes, You Really Can Have It All
​One of my Favorite Cabin Lists I Have Ever Made!
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Imagine the endless fun you can have
- Kayak or jet ski with friends
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Picnic or take a nap by the water
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Bring you boat or rent your own
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Listen to the sound of a babbling brook, by a firepit
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Have your own private dock to sit and watch sunsets
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Enjoying a glass of wine on a deck that overlooks the water
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Go fishing with the kids for world famous trout and bass
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Play in a creek
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See abundant wildlife
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(See more about Douglas Lake and others here)
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Still be near all the attractions and hiking!
(Note- Water levels can vary from season to season)
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1.) Shambala, Pigeon Forge
5BR, 3BA, Sleeps 13
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Excellent location on the river, yet still in walking distance to the Pigeon Forge Parkway. Nice, peaceful neighborhood feel, flat for easy driving, but still have mountain views.
This cabin is absolutely gorgeous! Incudes fireplace, wifi, grill, firepit, outdoor seating, game room with pool table and other fun games.
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2.) Dreams & Streams, Wears Valley
4BR 3BA, Sleeps 12
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Is this even real? Yes!
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Convenient location just off main road, close to Wears Valley and Pigeon Forge.
Hot tub, game room, creek access with private gazebo, lots of space, beautiful decor, fireplace and more!
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3.) Pigeon River Cottage, Pigeon Forge
4BR 3BA, Sleeps 8
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My family and I have personally rented a chalet in this neighborhood, and these are the cutest chalets in an excellent location, convenient to everything in Pigeon Forge, and about 15 minutes to Gatlinburg. The river is so pretty and peaceful, with grassy areas all around and great roads with flat parking.
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Also has hot tub, wifi, grill, video gaming, and covered parking area. If you bring your kayak, you can float down the river to the nearby Apple Barn. Also, a great place to stay for Rod Runs and Car Shows.
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4.) Downtown Riverfront Cottage, Pigeon Forge
1BR 2BA, Sleeps 6
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Right on the river in downtown Pigeon Forge, in walking distance of the (famous) Old Mill Restaurant and District, Patriot Park, The Island, the Parkway and more. 5 minutes to Dollywood and Splash Country too!
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Grill and picnic by the river at this cabin, all at your own leisure. Flat, easy roads.
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5.) Mountainbrook Creekside, Gatlinburg
4BR 4BA, Sleeps 11
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Beautiful, secluded location on 6.5 wooded acres, yet just around the corner from the main drag, downtown Gatlinburg. Experience wildlife on Dudley Creek, in the same historic area the original settlers of Gatlinburg walked years ago.
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Walk to town or hop on a trolley. Cabin includes hot tub, gas fireplace, wifi, grill, game room with pool table, and wheelchair accessible with 2 bedrooms on the first level (see description for details).
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6.) The Pioneer Trading Post, Douglas Lake, Sevierville
4BR 4BA, Sleeps 10
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Where to even start with this beautiful, vintage style cabin on Douglas Lake? You get the lake, the mountains, and a location just 15 minutes to attractions, but there is more.
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Step back in time at this authentic log cabin on the lake, with tons of privacy. Surround yourself with Appalachian history as you sleep under hand stitched quilts, enjoy the many antiques, and sit next the beautiful, authentic, Cherokee made, totem pole. Explore the trails on the property or try out a hammock.
But you will still have all the modern amenities. Includes wifi, hot tub, gas fireplace, security gate, firepit, grill, floating dock, boat launch. It is also wheelchair accessible & friendly.
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7.) Roaring Fork River Chalet, Gatlinburg
3BR 2BA, Sleeps 6
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8.) Wild 'N Free in Tennessee, Douglas Lake, Sevierville
3BR 3BA, Sleeps 12
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Peaceful lake house, just 15-20 minutes from Pigeon Forge and Sevierville.
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Includes a basketball court! Also, a hot tub, easy walking access to community outdoor swimming pool, grill, firepit, poker table, huge deck with lake view and Wi-Fi.
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9.) Crazy Amazing Lake Cabin, Sevierville
4BR 3BA, Sleeps 17
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Pet friendly, right on Douglas Lake, and still 30 minutes from all the attractions.
EV Charger, theater room, super game room, easy boat ramp access, private dock, hot tub, hammocks and firepit in this fun cabin, just to name a few. This is a beautiful cabin, check it out!
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10.) Cabin on a Mountain Stream, Gatlinburg
2BR 2BA, Sleeps 4
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Great little cabin within walking distance to downtown Gatlinburg. Or hop on the trolly as it passes right by! This little gem sits right on Roaring Fork Stream, and wildlife abounds, as you relax on the back deck that overlooks it.
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Includes seasonal gas fireplace, internet, step in shower, and a ramp to front door for easy access.
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11.) Hooked on the River, Pigeon Forge
2BR 2BA, Sleeps 6
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Adorable cabin on the Little Pigeon River in Pigeon Forge, convenient to everything!
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Hot tub, gas grill, firepit, outdoor night lighting and a hammock to relax in while you listen to the river flow. Also enjoy a fireplace, wifi, video games and the cute ducks too.
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12.) The Golden Bear, Douglas Lake, Sevierville
5BR 6BA, Sleeps 12
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This pretty house on the lake is in a gated community with a club house and community pool. Private boat dock (2 slips) with several boat launches nearby.
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Lower entertainment area with pellet smoker, charcoal grill, cornhole, ping pong and picnic tables. About 15 minutes from all the Pigeon Forge attractions, and about 30 minutes to the National Park.
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Also includes, wifi, walk in shower with heated tile floors, game room with pool table, fireplace, grill, firepit and more.
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13.) House on the River, Downtown Gatlinburg
5BR 7BA, Sleeps 12
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15-minute, flat walk to downtown Gatlinburg, and right on the river!
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Modern, with all the amenities you would want in this home on the water. There is even a trolley stop within 5 minutes walking distance. Wi-Fi, fireplace, grill, game room with shuffleboard table, and each bedroom has its own private bathroom.
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Psst! Did you know there are otters in this water? Yep! Be on the lookout for those cutie pies!
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14.) House on Douglas Lake, Douglas Lake, Sevierville
6BR 4BA, Sleeps 14
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Right on the lake, but still not too far from Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and Gatlinburg. 2 Kayaks with life jackets for use with this house! Ask about the Tritoon boat available for rental of 3 nights or more.
Themed bedrooms, fireplace, hot tub, grill, internet, firepit, game room with foosball table, video and other games.
Want More Cabins on the Water? I Got You Covered!
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Christine's Paradise - 4BR, 2BA, Sleeps 10 - This cabin is a 1 minute walk to the lake has great reviews!
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Smoky Mountain Hideaway - 4BR, 3BA, Sleeps 10 - Firepit and decks, 1 Minute Walk to Douglas Lake!
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Lake Front Lodge - 6BR, 4BA, Sleeps 14 - This beauty is in Dandridge has it's own dock, just outside Sevierville, but on the lake, and still convenient to all the Parkway attractions.
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A Lake Escape - 2BR, 1BA, Sleeps 4 - This little pet friendly gem is a 5-minute walk to the lake and has a hot tub.
About the Waterways
Douglas Lake is a manmade lake just 15-20 minutes from the Sevierville and Pigeon Forge Parkways, in most cases. It was created in 1943 and includes a dam (Douglas Dam) that helps control flooding and controls lake levels.
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Some parts of the Douglas shorelines are privately owned, but there are also many parts that are open to the public.
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Douglas Lake is known for its excellent freshwater fishing, and it ranks in the top 10 bass and top 5 crappie fishing lakes in the U.S. You can also fish for many types of catfish, sauger, bluegill, walleye, red breast sunfish, and red horse.
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You can rent a boat or bring your own, jet ski, water ski, pull floats, swim and many other fun water activities. Many people like to stay at the campgrounds, and there are marinas and several supply stores surrounding the lake.
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The Little Pigeon River winds and runs throughout Sevier County, providing a refuge for the large variety of wildlife, as well as excellent fishing spots, especially for anglers. There are many historic landmarks along the river, including The Old Mill, The Harrisburg Covered Bridge, and Locust Ridge just to name a few.
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Roaring Fork Stream is a hearty mountain stream that flows into Gatlinburg from the Great Smoky Mountains and flows through the historic beginnings of Gatlinburg. If you drive on The Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, you will see why it is named as it is! It is one of the most beautiful drives you can take in the Smoky Mountains, and filled with the history of the beginnings of Gatlinburg itself.
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