At --Book now for Fall!-- 5+ BR Log Home, Amazing View, Hot tub, Game Room, you can look forward to golfing on site, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
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--Book now for Fall!-- 5+ BR Log Home, Amazing View, Hot tub, Game Room
Welcome to Knotty Squirrel! Photos don’t do justice to the beauty of the mountains visible from the decks of Knotty Squirrel. Nor do they fully depict how spacious and lovely Knotty Squirrel itself is. Furnished in true refined rustic style, the 5-bedroom log home can sleep 15 people among its 3 floors. It offers plenty of spaces large enough to accommodate the whole gang and then some.
Knotty Squirrel is located in Gatlinburg’s private Cobbly Nob neighborhood, part of a 1,000-acre resort. When you stay here in the summer you’ll have free access to 2 pool areas (approximately a 10 minute drive), and year-round you can stroll among the neighborhood's walking trails. As you gaze out at the woodlands and mountains you’ll feel far from the crowd. Yet the lodge is just a short drive from the Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Loop and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The attractions of downtown Gatlinburg are a 20 minute drive. And here’s a bonus for any golfers in your group: At the foot of Cobbly Nob, less than 10 minutes from Knotty Squirrel, is Bent Creek Golf Course, designed by Masters and British Open champion Gary Player. We have one of the best unobstructed views in the area but please be advised that there are some sharp, steep roads leading to our cabin. As owners, we have not ever had an issue making the trip up. Snowy weather can be tricky so please plan accordingly if you'd like to book with us in winter.
A large game room makes up most of the lower level, and it’s packed with options for whiling away a rainy day (or a sunny one, for that matter): pool and ping-pong tables, foosball, tabletop shuffleboard, and a TV. There is a set of twin bunkbeds in the game room area for additional sleeping. There is also a bedroom with a king-sized bed and double futon with an attached full bathroom on the lower level.
A larger TV can be found in the den on the top floor. Furnished with comfy seating, this room also a bistro table where you can play cards, work on jigsaw puzzles. Yet another TV and all-around gathering space is the living room on the main floor. With its luxe leather sofas, cushioned wicker-style armchairs, and stone-surround fireplace, the living room is a particularly elegant place to watch TV or read.
Equally elegant is the dining area. At least twelve people can sit comfortably at the table, and another two can sidle up to the adjacent breakfast bar. Even if you planned to eat most of your meals at one of the myriad nearby restaurants, once you see Knotty Squirrel’s kitchen you might change your mind. After all, it’s always more fun to cook in someone else’s kitchen, especially one as well-equipped and spacious.
Three of the five bedrooms are upstairs, with the master bedroom on the main floor. The lushly furnished master suite includes a king-size bed and a glamorous bathroom with both a shower and a soaking tub. One of the upstairs bedrooms has a king and the other has a queen-sized bed; with their sloped walls, raftered ceilings, and stunning views, they’re exceptionally charming. One of these bedrooms even has French doors that open onto a balcony. The 4th bedroom will delight the kids with its bunk beds and a built-in nook that has another twin bed. The lower level fifth bedroom has a king-sized bed and double futon . There is a set of twin bunks in the game room area.
And let’s not forget about Knotty Squirrel’s spacious decks. The lower deck is home to the hot tub, sure to be a popular spot for admiring the mountain view—especially after a day spent hiking, biking, or whitewater rafting. The wraparound upper deck has plenty of seating so that everyone can bask in the sunshine, the crisp mountain breeze, and the singing of chickadees in the morning and whip-poor-wills at night.
Please note that we have 5 new smart TV's available to use with your favorite streaming service. This means live TV may not be available depending on which streaming service you personally subscribe to. TV's are located in the main level living room and master bedroom. Upstairs there is a TV in the loft area, and in the lower level game room., and lower level bedroom.
Knotty Squirrel is a special getaway for a special vacation. See for yourself: Book your stay today!
To Contact owner directly: Laura K Beaman @ gmail.com 615-218-2o34
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Does --Book now for Fall!-- 5+ BR Log Home, Amazing View, Hot tub, Game Room have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is --Book now for Fall!-- 5+ BR Log Home, Amazing View, Hot tub, Game Room pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at --Book now for Fall!-- 5+ BR Log Home, Amazing View, Hot tub, Game Room?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at --Book now for Fall!-- 5+ BR Log Home, Amazing View, Hot tub, Game Room?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is --Book now for Fall!-- 5+ BR Log Home, Amazing View, Hot tub, Game Room located?
This family-friendly Gatlinburg cabin is located in the mountains, 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Bent Creek Golf Club, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Mills Park and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Little Pigeon River and Greenbrier Picnic Area are also within 9 mi (15 km).
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We loved our stay at the Knotty Squirrel! It had everything our big party needed. Very clean and spacious! We had a few bear sightings which made for lots of excitement! Definitely recommend this beautiful cabin for your Smokey mountain vacation
We had such an amazing fun time! And had all ages with us, everything’s not too far, and the house is absolutely beautiful, hot tub was definitely a plus & you WILL get to see bears!!
One of the best family trips we have all been on!
The cabin sits high on the hilltop with amazing views from the wrap around porch and every window. Our family, from our 2 year old granddaughters to my 70 year old husband, we all had a wonderful time in the game room and just hanging out together. Thanks for a great stay.
Beautiful house. Great for family togetherness and enough space to have privacy. Well equipped kitchen and gorgeous views of mountains. Would highly recommend this rental!!!
Family gathering to explore the Smokey Mountain Area. Three generations had a great trip. Grandkids (Tweens and Teens) enjoyed the game room and hot tub. Adults relaxed on the deck with magnificent view. Mama bear and two cubs visited the front deckdeck And fireflies
We had a wonderful time. Arrived after check in and picking up the key was a simple process. Everything is a bit of a drive from the house - but that's to be expected in the mountains!
The hosts were amazing to work with! The pictures do not give this place justice. The cabin was absolutely beautiful. Rooms are very spacious, fully stocked kitchen. Great views. Awesome game room even for adults!
There was 10 of us who stayed in this cabin.
My family and extended family stayed for a week. There was 14 of us ranging in ages from 1 to 17 for the kids with all ages in between and 6 adults. The House was clean and comfortable. The was plenty of room for everyone at the dining table. The views were incredible. The game room and hot tub were good fun. The beds were comfortable. There is an abundance of bear. The host was easy to communicate with. Check in and out was easy.
This property was beautiful. Very well appointed and plenty of room. The kitchen was the best stocked I’ve seen in any rental property. Owner answered all questions within a matter of minutes. Would highly recommend this rental!!!!
This mountain home is beautiful! We had a great time relaxing on the porch and taking in the views. The daily visits from the bears were looked forward to. We enjoyed the shopping, hiking, and of course the evenings in front of the fireplace. We would definitely stay again. The house had everything we needed to enjoy a relaxing getaway with friends.
The Log Home was excactly what we wanted. Even though there were 5 of us we really enjoyed the spacious home.The views were fantistic. Great to be just outside of Gatlinburg but close enough to visit.The cleanliness rating was only for the cookware, the rest of the property was great. The game room and hot tub was well utilized.
6 of stayed at Cabin. The Cabin was awesome and clean. We were able to find the cabin easily. The check out was a little confusing on what to do with the trash. But over all we enjoyed our stay at the Knotty Squirrel.
This property had the most spectacular views of all the cabins that we have ever stayed at. It was spacious and had lots of space to congregate and hang out. The kitchen is huge and has everything you need for all of us to be in there together, getting what we needed and cooking. I saw a little bear from the porch while having my coffee. Would definitely stay here again.
Plenty of room for everyone with beautiful gas fireplace. Towels were small and scratchy and no large towels for hottub. Fantastic play room downstairs with lots of games to play.
It looked to go to be true online but I was not disappointed. The kitchen was spacious and very well equipped. The view was incredible and it was very private. After a busy day of touring gatlinburg and pigeon forge we always came back to play games in the game room. I cannot recommend this property enough.
This cabin has amazing views and is very spacious. We spent many mornings sitting out on the deck and taking in the greenery. We spotted a brown bear walking around the neighborhood a couple of times but it didn't bother us at all and we really liked the atmosphere
The only downside of the property is that the sound carries through the whole space very easily. We had a group of friends and many
The cabin has amazing views and is absolutely beautiful. We had an amazing stay and will probably look at staying again. We spend nights out on the deck or in the hot tub which was very nice. I would say prepare yourself for the drive up to the cabin once you get to the golf course however because that first time is a bit scary, one lane, steep and hair pin turns, it's fine after the first time up. :) Two of us were from Indiana and Florida, we are not used to those kinds of inclines or turns lol.
Great cabin with a fabulous location. We had initial issues with some cleanliness but I call that out because Laura and the property managers jumped in immediately to correct. Outstanding service and appreciated. We were greeted by bears several times on the trip which was fascinating and enjoyed the space and large kitchen for gathering at meal time. I will say, using the grill increased the frequency of the bear visits but we really had a great time and would absolutely come back. Thank you.
Very glad we decided to go with the Knotty Squirrel for our family vacation. Plenty of things to do in the cabin as a group, but also plenty of space to spread out for some privacy if desired. And the view is gorgeous from the back deck! We also loved being greeted by numerous bears throughout our stay!
If i had to make any suggestions they would be to provide several more towels (both bath and kitchen), consider replacing the couch downstairs (it's starting to sit very low), try to get more light in certain areas of the bedrooms, and be sure the cleaning personnel get the floor well especially underneath furniture (we pulled out previous tenants' water bottles from under the couch). All in all, had a great stay and would definitely use this cabin again!