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Escape to Rustic Bliss: Discover Wild Thing Cabin—Your Smoky Mountain Retreat

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Outdoor spa tub
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Point of interest
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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GATLINBURG, Tennessee
  • Anakeesta
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪73 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Escape to Rustic Bliss: Discover Wild Thing Cabin—Your Smoky Mountain Retreat

Unwind in Rustic Luxury:

*Mountainside Serenity: Immerse yourselves in the beauty of the Smokies, surrounded by lush greenery and tranquil surroundings.
*Private Hot Tub: Melt away stress and soak in the bubbling hot tub, perfect for a relaxing end to the day.
*Cozy Fireplace: Gather around the warm glow of the fireplace and enjoy a romantic evening together.

Explore and Play:

*Nearby Attractions: Enjoy easy access to the Gatlinburg Community Center, Mills Park, and the Rocky Top Sports Complex, offering a variety of activities including swimming, bowling, racquetball, walking trails, and more.

Modern Amenities:

*Comfortable Accommodations: The cabin features a comfortable bedroom, perfect for a cozy retreat.
*Fully Equipped Kitchen: Prepare delicious meals in the fully equipped kitchen.

Additional Notes:

*Non-Smoking Property: Smoking is not permitted inside the cabin for the comfort of all guests.
*Pet-Friendly Retreat: Bring your furry friend along for an additional $75 + tax non-refundable pet fee per pet. Small dogs only (up to 40 lbs) are allowed. Pets must be crated if left unattended on the property.

Book your Smoky Mountain adventure at Wild Thing today and create unforgettable memories!
During your stay at this cabin, you'll be close to Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. A water park and 1 hot tub are available. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cabin.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, fireplace and patio
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Splash around at the water park
  • 12 minutes by car from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and 14 minutes from Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Escape to Rustic Bliss: Discover Wild Thing Cabin—Your Smoky Mountain Retreat offers its guests a water park and Access to hot tub.

This Gatlinburg cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Aunt Bugs Cabin Rentals

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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 are welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

1660-90606

Escape to Rustic Bliss: Discover Wild Thing Cabin—Your Smoky Mountain Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 95 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chase C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Fantastic trip. The cabin was nice and clean. We ended up needing more towels and when we reached out the staff at aunt bugs were very responsive and made the process very easy. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Joe H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kaylyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
This was a perfect spot for a much needed quick getaway. Only “bummer” is that pictures don’t make it clear that the hot tub is in the front and right on the road/open view to the other cabins. Only other recommendation would be for more towels. Only 3 were provided and between the hot tub and regular bathing we quickly were re-using the same damp towels. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Mikhail, SPRING

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cameron M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Solid
The place was clean and cozy, but not all I had expected. There were never any pictures of the bathroom listed when I booked (which I took the risk) and turned out to be fine. The only real "complaints" I had were that the pillow options on the bed as there weren't very many that didn't have decorative (and uncomfortable) casings. Also, there were ice trays in the freezer, but they didn't even leave any ice for us to start with which was frustrating. The bed was also a solid 6/10 for comfort and led to me waking up multiple times throughout the night. It could have been just because I am used to my one at home, but that is my opinion. Overall, it was cozy and a great getaway spot on a budget, but I would not expect a 5 star looking place. Last little piece is that the carbon monoxide alarm had no batteries and wasn't even plugged in. Just an FYI
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

DeEtt P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Relaxing
Cabin was very easy to find, clean (a little musty smell, so if you're sensitive to that, take some candles or humidifier) and relaxing. Communication was great as they were very responsive. Check-in and Checkout was super easy. We would definitely stay with them again. Recommend highly.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and private
Cabin was very neat and clean. Up to date with all expected amenities. This cabin has 2 long flights of stairs was the only rough part for older people.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
We were there for a wrestling tournament at the sports center so it was perfect. It was very cozy and the perfect size for the 2 of us. The fireplace being gas was a bonus. It has a small but very nice kitchen & the bath was a good size. It was so nice and quiet I slept like a baby!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Get away
Very nice and quite
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Dennis G., Angier, NC

Mountain getaway
Overall was a great stay. Cabin could use some updating. Hot tub was good but could need updated as jets were not that powerful. Hot tub is on street side and has direct view of neighboring cabin. Lots of steps to get into cabin so be ready for that if you have lots of things to bring in. W spent most of our time In Gatlinburg and location was pretty close to downtown. We were always able to find parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cabin
The cabin was very clean on the inside and very comfortable. Unfortunately, the indoor hot tub did not work, but we were able to use the hot tub on the deck, which was really nice! We did not expect to have to clean our own dishes and take out the trash, in addition to paying a cleaning fee. Overall, we had a great experience staying in the cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay
Overall the stay was amazing and my wife and i enjoyed every bit of it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Robert R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Horrible
The cabin stunk like mildew babe stove was filthy dog chewed doors and toilet paper holder dust everywhere the bath tub took 45 minutes to fill up the fan we had to clean it was so filthy I do not recommend this place at all it was no secluded at all the two cabins was rented and they watch as my wife and I relaxed. Most horrible experience ever there was poop on the bathroom wall never dusted at all now we are sick the outlets did work toaster broke
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Austin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gatlinburg
Very clean. Only idea is update hottub with better lights and jets
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Leslie B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Wild thing
Just really seemed it could be a little clearer, ruff vinyl in the bathroom, some cob webs, more pans and dishes, more kitchen towels dish cloths, lots of steps up and to the cabin, need new boards for the steps and railing, front and back decks need power washing, electric grill needs replacing, all and all we had a nice stay,
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice quiet cabin
It was a nice cabin. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Shannon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for 2
This is a perfect little cabin for 2. My husband and I enjoyed our stay in this cabin. AC cooled wonderfully, bed was very comfortable (a little on the firm side) and clean with no stains. If you are short like me (5'1") the shower will make you feel tall. Even though we did not cook, plenty of utensils and dishes were provided. Also a stand up fan was provided along with a ceiling fan and our sleep thanks you for that. The Hot tub worked beautifully though I had wished for a little more privacy as both cabins on either side had an unobstructed view of us in it The jetted tub inside was placed just right so that I could watch a movie while relaxing. A little bummed out the gas logs were shut off in April, so we were not able to have them on. On our last day we noticed about a mile walk from our cabin is a trolly stop for the blue trolley. We really liked this for our get away but there were a few things that needs to be addressed. In the bathroom please replace the mat in front of the sink or try to remove the sticky patch left by the previous mat. Up in the rafters there are a few spider nests that you can see while laying in bed, the curtains for the big window needs to be taken down and cleaned as they are a few big stains on them and the curtains are to small to cover the full width of windows fully and finally the cabin had a smell of old stale cigarettes.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Lea T.

Stay at wild thing
Overall our stay was well. It wasn't cleaned to good toilet was dirty and hot tub had spots that were broke off that could cause injury. And looked like some trees outside needed to be trimmed. but other than that it was good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyrone R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Served its purpose
Weekend getaway a success
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Clean & Great Amenities
This is a wonderful cabin! We LOVED enjoying the hot tub on the patio deck. Such a relaxing stay with everything you need for the perfect couple retreat. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
March 10-12 Review
The property was nicely redone. We loved the kitty who lived there. The location was great. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful little rustic cabin was just what we envisioned. Very clean when we arrived. Check-in and checkout easy and fast. Would definitely would check with Aunt Bug again for a rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dabnee S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay! Very conveniently located and clean!
Great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Bruce A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not Happy
Dirty porch, dirty shower (mold) musty though out, no sharp knives , salt pepper not even dish soap. If you don’t provide essentials such as these then hire new managers
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022