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Unique & authentic train depot vacation experience with Free Attraction Tickets

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Outdoor spa tub
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 484 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Unique & authentic train depot vacation experience with Free Attraction Tickets

Smoky Mountain Station

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Welcome to Smoky Mountain Station—a one-of-a-kind stay inside a restored 1916 CSX caboose, perfectly blended with modern luxury and railway nostalgia! Located just 1 mile from Dollywood and close to all major Pigeon Forge attractions, this unique getaway is perfect for train lovers and adventurers alike.

Step into your private caboose with a cozy den, smart TV, electric fireplace, and bunk room with railway sound machine. The connected Euro-style depot features a hand-carved king bed, spa deck access, and a beautiful stone shower. The kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances and warm, rustic charm.

Unwind outdoors with a hot tub, firepit, and twinkle-lit patio, all surrounded by lush landscaping and perfect photo ops.

Plus, get one FREE ticket to each of these top attractions (a $305 value):
Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Show, WonderWorks, SkyLand Ranch, Rocky Top Coaster, NASCAR SpeedPark, Alcatraz East Museum, Foxfire Adventure Park, the Smoky Mountain Wheel, and Country Tonite—plus discounted tickets to Anakeesta, Comedy Barn, Dolly’s Stampede & more!

Book now for a nostalgic, unforgettable Smoky Mountain adventure!
Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
Charter cable is available.
The train does not come stocked with firewood or coffee.
This vacation rental is located on and faces action-packed Veterans Boulevard. If a completely private mountain retreat is your preference, please consider our other available properties that are tucked away from the action!
This property is managed by Vacasa Tennessee LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Security camera details: Please note that there is an active security camera at both entry doors.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Tennessee

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Theme park nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

71488

About the neighborhood

Map
TN, Pigeon Forge

What's nearby

  • Old Mill - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Dollywood - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Island at Pigeon Forge - 5 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spotlight Bakery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Old Mill Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Grist Mill Cinnamon Bread - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Aunt Granny's - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique & authentic train depot vacation experience with Free Attraction Tickets pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Unique & authentic train depot vacation experience with Free Attraction Tickets?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique & authentic train depot vacation experience with Free Attraction Tickets?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Unique & authentic train depot vacation experience with Free Attraction Tickets located?

This family-friendly Pigeon Forge vacation home is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Patriot Park and Old Mill. Island at Pigeon Forge and Dollywood are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Unique & authentic train depot vacation experience with Free Attraction Tickets Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amber I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Such a fun place

We had a great stay! It’s whimsical for sure. A little close to the road but don’t let that detour you! The only thing I will say is if I had read my email better we could have saved on attraction tickets as the amenities are great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Trip

Trains are my special interest so staying in a caboose was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas trip

Property was cool kids enjoyed it ! Only negative thing I could say and it’s really not negative is couldn’t figure out how to turn the out door party lights off and so many light switches.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Amie M.

Welcome aboard

Loved the place. The location is right off the highway so privacy is a slight issue but loved otherwise
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

brandy m.

So cute!

This was such a cute, fun little vacation home! My toddler absolutely loved it!! Very clean and was so close to everything we wanted to do. My son is already asking when we can go back to the Choo Choo train.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Christopher L.

Good access to everything

Be careful as this rental is located right next to a major highway not secluded. Still a great location with quick access to everything.
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8/10 Good

Laura H.

Nice train stay experience

We visited the smoky mountains and Dollywood park, the train house was really close to the park. The train house was a nice weekend home for our 3year old twins, they were really excited to sleep in a real train. Very well kept and nice backyard to enjoy sitting around the bonfire and make s’mores

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect addition to our trip in the Smoky Mountains!

This was a great stay. Everything was perfect and as described.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet Caboose

This is an adorable property that's perfect for a small family. Nice location to access both Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. The property is located close to a main road, but there are sound machines available.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay at the Train

We had a blast! The kids loved the place! The hot tub and fire pit were so relaxing after a day at Dollywood! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

rita H.

You must stay and visit the Dollywood psrk

It's an incredible experience, it was a birthday gift for my grandson who loves trains, well-equipped and well-located. 100% recommended. Rita
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10/10 Excellent

Jo Anna V.

All Aboard!!

We came to TN to elope and found this sweet, one of a kind properties! How cool to stay in a caboose! It was so clean, well cared for and the team was amazing at answering any questions right away. Love the fire pit and all the lighting at night. Truly a one of a kind trips and would recommend for kids of all ages!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

William H.

The Cutest Caboose Around

We absolutely loved staying in this little caboose! The perfect size for my family of four. We loved everything about it! The decorations were perfect, the hot tub was a hit and the coziness was just amazing! We will definitely be staying again! Thank you so much for such a magical little place!

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Caboose home

Everything about this home is well done and cute. I’d highly recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica Y.

Super neat exterior, normal on the inside

It was ok. The outside makes it look super interesting however inside you do not get that old caboose feel. It’s been completely refinished and updated and doesn’t feel like a train car in the inside. It was very nice though.
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10/10 Excellent

Tiffany H.

Charming weekend stay

Our family was all smiles as we pulled up to the Smoky Mountain Station! The station is so charming. It has the perfect train ambiance with decor and sound machines in the rooms. It offers a convenient location, so clean it felt new, best sleep I’ve had away from home EVER! Kitchen is fully equipped if you feel like cooking, has a nice outdoor setup with a grill, table, fire pit and seating. The hottub was just what we needed after a long day at Dollywood! Our boys had the best time here and we made some perfect memories in the Smoky Mountain Station! A truly unique experience!

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All Aboard for Weekend FUN!!

Love the whole entire concept! My grandson who loves trains was in HEAVEN! All the little details in the train and outside were absolutely perfect!!! If there was a negative it would be that the back area isn’t completely fenced in. When you have small kids close to that busy road it’s dangerous BUT the train, the cleanliness, accessibility and easy check in/out was on point!!! WAY TO GO!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Robert B.

Not very clean

House had ants crawling on floors and bed. Dog hair on floors, toilet was clogged had to purchase a plunger to clear clog as Noone would respond to my response of issue

8/10 Good

Miranda M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Climb Aboard

Great experience as our eldest child loves all things TRAINS. It was extremely comfortable and was exactly as described. It was a little disconcerting to walk in and find the master patio door open and then discover that the majority of the locks inside do not seem very secure. The only other complaint we had was the large quantity of ants that we noted on arrival inside the caboose and throughout our stay. They didn’t bite anybody but we had to keep all of our belongings locked up in order to prevent the ants from climbing through them; this wouldn’t have been as irritating except someone in our family is deathly allergic to them and requires an epipen in case of bites
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Crystal P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Quite the experience

We arrived and it was as neat as the pictures show however we only had water from the one bathroom sink for the entire first night and second day, they said they would send someone and call me when it was fixed however never heard from anyone until the next day when I informed them they probably should bring more salt out as they left a little shaker jug and my mother in law slipped and fell which resulted in a broken wrist. They brought another jug of salt that evening. We departed the next day as expected. The first time when calling about the water I was on hold for 34 minutes and they said they “would make it right” however I never heard back from them.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Nathan G.

Loved it!

My son loved this rental! It was very clean and close to all the fun. I had researched this property quite a bit before deciding and there were a few reviews that had me worried. However, once we arrived, I could tell that the owners really listen and take action in regards to feedback. Here are a couple improvements that I can see were made after past reviews. The French doors that lead to the hot tub have 3 locks- one dead bolt and a sliding lock at the top of each door. The door leading outside from the kids room has a deadbolt and a chain lock located at the top, out of reach of tiny people so there's no daring toddler escapes. A few reviews mentioned lack of privacy around the hot tub/backyard, but there are now privacy curtains around the hot tub as well as slat work around the fire pit. Another review mentioned that others went to the property thinking it was an attraction. We noticed people admiring it, but nobody walked up or approached us. I suspect it is because there is now a wooden sign and a very visible sign on the front deck that both say vacation rental. Now, I will say that the property is close to a road. We went in knowing that street sounds would be inevitable and decided the convenience was worth it. Sound machines are provided in both rooms which kept us from really noticing the street noise when sleeping. All in all we loved it and I appreciated seeing how much thought and attention goes into maintaining this property. My son is already talking about going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Mixed Reviews

Upon entering, the Decor of the cabin is very impressive. The train decor was a big selling point on us renting this cabin over others. But a few things made it not as much fun. For one, the biggest issue, that made me dock one whole star… upon arrival, the locks on the back door that goes from the Master bedroom to the hot tub area were broken so that they didn’t completely lock. The break is at the top of the door frame, where the upper locks ‘should’ lock… but the wood is broken in such a way that they can still be pushed open even when they are supposed to be locked. The deadbolts near the handles do not prevent this from happening. So it isn’t secure. A determined child could push these doors open and get to the hot tub area. This could be a safety issue, if a child got out unattended. And a safety issue in that outsiders could probably just as easily enter at this point. So don’t keep any valuables in here when not here. Next the Master bedroom… must be Mama Bear’s bed because it was just WAY too soft. I felt like I was sinking into it… that is considering if one could even climb onto it for being so tall off the ground. I am only 5’4”, and my husband 5’7”. It was a challenge. If you are gonna have a bed that high, there should at least be a step stool. But getting back to the softness… I don’t recommend it for anyone with back problems or Orthopedic issues. There were other smaller issues, but not enough room to write it here.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shenequia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway

Its close to the road but inside you can't tell it. Had a great weekend and would recommend this place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reade M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brandi W.

THE COOLEST PLACE TO STAY!

I never leave reviews but WOW. This place deserves one. It was everything and more. My kids will never forget it and already want to plan a trip back. Truly, they thought the house/train was cooler than anything we did in pigeon forge.. including Dollywood. It’s very clean and there are so many train details throughout the home. It was “homey” and had everything we would need. The beds were very comfortable too. Tv and Internet worked great, the hot tub was awesome, and we made smores by the fire out back every night. It is on a very busy road, BUT you can’t beat the location. It is 3 minutes to Dollywood and 5 minutes to the island and all that pigeon forge has to offer. There is a mountain coaster less than 1 minute down the road. Check in and out was extremely easy as well. If you’re looking for a fun place to stay with your kids- this is it! We can’t wait to come back next year.