Trailside offers the perfect mix of luxury and natural beauty, with a private indoor pool, expansive outdoor space, and stunning views. Just steps from the back door is a trail leading to Little Greenbriar Trail in The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Enjoy evenings by the fire pit or cozy up by a fire in the living room while watching TV or taking in views.
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire cabin
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8186 sq m
Popular amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
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About this property
Direct Trail Access| Indoor Pool Cabin | Sleeps 10 | Wears Valley
Welcome to Trailside, a luxury mountain retreat offering direct access to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and year-round comfort for families and groups who plan ahead. One of the few cabins where the trail begins right outside your door, Trailside pairs a private indoor pool, expansive decks, and fire pit with the rare ability to hike straight into the National Park without driving. Peaceful, private, and intentionally designed for longer stays and repeat visits, Trailside is the ideal basecamp for unforgettable Smoky Mountain adventures—today and for years to come.
Enjoy a private indoor pool, direct trail access, and sweeping mountain views — all just minutes from Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Whether you’re hiking through wildflower trails, swimming year-round, or stargazing by the fire pit, Trailside delivers the ultimate Smoky Mountain escape.
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✨ Cabin Highlights • 💦 Private Indoor Pool (Main Level) – Swim year-round in your own climate-controlled pool room just off the main living area. • 🥾 Direct Trail Access – Step straight onto the Little Greenbriar Trail leading into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. • 🌄 Outdoor Living – Covered decks, open seating, and a cozy fire pit — perfect for sunrise coffee or evening s’mores. • 🛏 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 10) – King suite, queen suite, queen-over-queen bunk room, and a sleeper sofa. • 🔥 Spacious Living Area – Open-concept great room with vaulted ceilings, stone fireplace, and large windows framing the mountain views.
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🛏 Cabin Layout
Main Level • Open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area with fireplace and mountain views • Bedroom 1: King suite with private ensuite bath • Private Indoor Pool Room with climate-controlled year-round swimming • Half bath conveniently located near pool and living area
Lower Level • Bedroom 2: Queen suite with private bath • Bedroom 3: Queen-over-Queen bunk room (sleeps 4) with adjacent full bath • Sleeper sofa in the lower living area
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🌲 Outdoor Adventure • Trail Access: Walk straight from the cabin onto the Little Greenbriar Trail for instant access to the National Park. • Fire Pit: Unwind under the stars and share s’mores around the fire after a day of hiking. • Wildlife Watching: Keep an eye out for deer, wild turkeys, and the occasional black bear — from a safe distance, of course!
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📍 Nearby Attractions • 🚶 Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Access right from your cabin • 🐴 Townsend (20 min): Tubing, fly fishing & horseback riding • 🎢 Pigeon Forge (30 min): Dollywood, The Island & top attractions • 🏔 Gatlinburg (30 min): Anakeesta, SkyLift Park & vibrant downtown fun
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🚗 Good to Know • Driveway: Steep but paved — 4WD/AWD recommended in winter • Parking: Free on-site for multiple vehicles • Outdoor Essentials: Propane provided for grill (refills may be needed); bring your own firewood • Check-In: Seamless, contactless smart lock entry with your personal code
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💫 Your Smoky Mountain Basecamp
Trailside is one of the few cabins offering direct National Park access paired with luxury amenities — a truly rare find in the Smokies. Spend your mornings on the trails, your afternoons in the pool, and your evenings by the fire pit surrounded by mountain air.
Book your stay at Trailside today and make the Great Smoky Mountains your backyard.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Hot tub
Indoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Firepit
Gas grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In the mountains
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping mall
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Heated pool
Water park
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sledding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Min age to rent 25 No parties or events
No pets
Check-in 4pm-10pm
Pets
Pets not allowed
Note from host: No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Located in Wears Valley, a neighborhood in Sevierville, this cabin is in a rural area and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cades Cove, while Titanic Museum and Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction are cultural highlights. Dollywood and Gatlinburg SkyPark are not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and cycling. Visit our Sevierville travel guide
Does Direct Trail Access| Indoor Pool Cabin | Sleeps 10 | Wears Valley have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Direct Trail Access| Indoor Pool Cabin | Sleeps 10 | Wears Valley 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 Direct Trail Access| Indoor Pool Cabin | Sleeps 10 | Wears Valley?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Direct Trail Access| Indoor Pool Cabin | Sleeps 10 | Wears Valley?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Direct Trail Access| Indoor Pool Cabin | Sleeps 10 | Wears Valley located?
Located in Wears Valley, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Metcalf Bottoms and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Next To Heaven and Meigs Falls are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Direct Trail Access| Indoor Pool Cabin | Sleeps 10 | Wears Valley Reviews
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I could not have been happier with our weekend getaway! This cabin is beautiful, quiet and secluded. All Descriptions are 100% accurate. The hot tub was the perfect temperature and ready to go. The pool area is absolutely wonderful and heated perfectly! We will definitely be staying here again with the whole family! We can't wait to book again! Thank you Brittany for making the process so easy!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Trailside. The location, views and amenities can’t be beat. Having access to the Roundtop trial right by the cabin was an extra treat for us. We used the outdoor fireplace and hot tub every night. Amazing response and communication from owners when we had a few small hiccups.
We loved this cabin.. it was beautiful. Very well stocked with supplies.. they left us stuff to make smores.. they had beautiful views with privacy. My granddaughters loved the pool and hot tub..
Beautiful view from back porch. House was within 20 minutes of Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, & plenty other local attractions. Plenty of amenities at the house itself. Well equipped kitchen and an abundance of supplies. Had a great trip wish we could’ve stayed longer.
We had a great 3 day stay here and wished we'd booked longer. Beautiful, peaceful and quiet. You take some switchbacks into the mountain to get to the house. Very spacious, pictures are as advertised. The only downfall which wasn't a dealbreaker is the pool room smelled very musty - you can tell where water stays stagnant. We were lucky with weather and we could open it up to avoid the smell. Otherwise, we had a great stay!
Very nice cabin, with nice ammenities. Would suggest the thought of an arcade game for younger entertainment. Hosts were extremely helpful in check in process due to VRBO miscommunication. Location was very private and secluded. Would suggest a little better monitoring with the cleaning group, as the interior and exterior definitely had some not so clean areas throughout the cabin and property.
Everything area was clean. The kitchen fully stocked.The views were amazing! We loved the indoor pool. Very clean and had a big screen tv in pool area with bluetooth capability. Outdoor fireplace was wonderful. There is a trail you can walk beside the cabin. There was so much to entertain us that we only left out 1 day to go horseback riding. We have a disabled son and this worked great. We had an initial problem getting our doorcode to work but called the manager after getting a signal and she immediately fixed the issue! You will need an awd to get up steep road. We will book again!!
When you arrive you see the massive outdoor fireplace where we spent so much time. What’s not listed is the massive and beautiful waterfall beside the outdoor fireplace. This was an awesome surprise and feature we didn’t realize we were getting. The cabin is very cozy and equipped with everything needed to ensure an amazing stay. The views from the deck, look out deck, and atop the waterfall were all amazing. The cabin is secluded and off to itself making for a great private getaway. We had bears visit each day we were there which added to the excitement as well. The pool was also an amazing amenity and was used each day as well! Quick and easy access to and from town, but yet far enough out to enjoy quiet nature and relax made this trip so refreshing and worthwhile! This place is definitely a hidden gem and we will be booking again very soon
We loved our stay. The property is gorgeous. Enjoyed sitting in the rocking chairs on the front porch and by the fire. Kids absolutely loved the pool and hot tub.
We had a great time at the cabin. We highly recommend staying at this house. Several bears were k weaved from the deck. The pool is perfect for the kids.
Property was exactly as described! Very clean, ample room for everyone, well supplied, and amazing location. Indoor pool was perfect! Hot tub was relaxing! Overall, I would highly recommended and plan to visit again in the future!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there! My kids, 8 and 12 absolutely loved the indoor pool and pool table. The cabin was very private and secluded and perfect! We also enjoyed the outdoor fireplace and being able to access the trail within the park was the icing on the cake. We did experience a problem while there, but the owners were fast with response and friendly to deal with. We will definitely be staying here in the future!
Great location, close to the park, the hiking trail right out the front door was great for morning hikes, we did not see a lot of other hikers in the area. Lots of outside areas to sit and relax. Great views of wears valley. pool and hot tub areas are very clean and well maintained, fun areas for the family. House is clean, kitchen is stocked with all the basics. Bears do come near the cabin. Road and driveway are a little steep. Owner was easily reachable and responsive to our questions. We plan on staying at trailside again.
We had a wonderful stay at Trailside! I would recommend it to anyone! The property was clean, comfortable, beautiful, special, and perfectly fun for our kids ages 8 and 10! Before arriving for our trip it seemed like nothing was close by shopping wise if we needed anything, that definitely was not the case. It was perfectly secluded while also being a short distance to necessities. A must stop for eating is Elvira’s Cafe, we didn’t get a chance to eat there till our last day but it was by far our favorite! The property was also nicely stocked with all the essentials. We very much enjoyed the trail right outside of the cabin, it was perfect for evening hikes before settling in for the night. The views were spectacular! There were endless amounts of things to do while staying as well! We focused on hiking, and bought tubes and found the best swimming holes where we could float down rapids and jump off rocks! We also did some day trips to places such as Anakeesta and some local shopping. I would also highly recommend driving the foothills parkway, it’s very close and very much worth it! So glad we found this gem to stay at. Thank you!