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Playing Hooky - Couple's Retreat - Peaceful Woodland Paradise, New Hot Tub, Fire Pit

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1 bedroom, internet
TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils
Property grounds
TV, fireplace

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Playing Hooky - Couple's Retreat - Peaceful Woodland Paradise, New Hot Tub, Fire Pit

Playing Hooky

When you are ready to relax and re-charge, play hooky and escape to this serene mountain paradise located in beautiful Wears Valley. Let the peace and quiet, the fresh air and the calm forest sounds rejuvenate you. This charming cabin, built for a couple’s comfort, features a brand-new hot tub for 2, a private fire pit and a lovely deck next to a creek for dining or relaxing.

When you enter Playing Hooky, you will immediately notice the incredible, creative hand-crafted décor of this cabin. The porch posts, dining table and bedroom décor were shaped from native hardwoods with thoughtful attention to detail.

The cabin has a dining area, a well-equipped kitchen and a relaxing living area with comfortable chairs for 2, a flat screen TV and gas fireplace. The cozy bedroom has a queen bed, a flat screen TV and is adjacent to a beautiful bathroom with a large walk-in shower. The cabin is also equipped with a washer/dryer.
Outside, enjoy coffee or a good book while sitting on the deck next to the peaceful creek. Unwind with a morning or evening soak in the hot tub located in a private area on the back deck. Build a fire at twilight in the natural stone fire pit, and enjoy the crackling sounds, the evening lightening bugs and refreshing wood smells.

The deck area features a table for 2, perfect for a romantic meal next to the creek. You never know what wildlife you might spy in the woodland area surrounding the cabin - black bears, deer, wild turkeys, fox, or pileated wood peckers!
Year-round fishing and seasonal pool access can be enjoyed nearby. Playing Hooky has a membership for your use to the Honeysuckle Meadows Pool & Deli located approximately 3 ½ miles from the cabin. Fishing pole rentals are available onsite during the summer season.

Make plans to go fishing, swimming, hiking or tubing in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park located just 4 miles from the cabin via the Wears Valley/Line Springs Road entrance. Just inside the Park entrance is Metcalf Bottoms, a fantastic picnic area that features tables, grills, and the cool waters of the Little River.

Day driving trips through Cades Cove, to Clingmans Dome, around the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, to the Mountain Farm Museum & Mingus Mill near Cherokee or on the Tail of the Dragon always make fun & enjoyable outings. The entrance to the new scenic Wears Valley/Walland section of the Foothills Parkway which took over 50 years to complete is located just 2 1/2 miles from Playing Hooky.

For local dining near the cabin, some favorites are: Grandmother’s Kitchen, Elvira’s Café, Pawpaw’s Cajun Kitchen, Sloppy Hog Burger Joint, and the Wear Valley Social Food Truck Park.

After you have relaxed in this comfortable cabin and enjoyed the beautiful outdoors and nearby activities, you will wish you didn’t have to leave! You will be counting the days until you can return again to Playing Hooky.

Sleeps 2
Check In Time 5:00 PM
Check Out Time: 10:00 AM
Paved roads to cabin
Easy cabin access during winter weather
Parking for 2 vehicles
Motorcycles ok
Must Be 21 or older to rent
No children
No pets
Closed to arrivals & departures on Thanksgiving & Christmas Day

Distances: (distances are approximate)
Honeysuckle Meadows Pool & Deli: 3 ½ miles
Pigeon Forge: 7 ½ miles
Townsend: 7 ½ miles
Gatlinburg: 15 miles
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Wears Valley entrance: 4 miles
Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Area: 4 1/2 miles
Kroger: 7 miles
Publix: 7 miles
Wal-Mart: 10 miles
Dollywood: 10 miles
Anakeesta: 16 miles
Tanger Outlets, Sevierville: 10 miles

Emotional Support Animals: Per official ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) guidance, emotional support animals (ESAs) are not covered by federal public accommodations laws. We do not accept emotional support animals in non-pet friendly cabins since these animals are not protected by any applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations regarding short term lodging in Tennessee. Renters with emotional support animals may only bring their ESA with them if they are staying in a pet friendly cabin and pay the relevant $75.00 non-refundable pet fee. Renters with service animals for a disability are explicitly protected under both federal and state law. The ADA defines service animals as dogs that have been “trained to perform a task directly related to a person’s disability.” Service animals are explicitly protected under both state and federal law, and, as such, are welcome in any of our cabins.

Property manager

Jerry Sandifer

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Internet access

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Fishing 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)

General

  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
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

This property does not allow children

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
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

Property is also known as

114626

About the neighborhood

Map
Sevierville, TN

What's nearby

  • Christmas Place - 15 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Titanic Museum - 16 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Island at Pigeon Forge - 16 min drive - 14.0 km
  • LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge - 17 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction - 19 min drive - 17.1 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mel's Diner - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Reagan's House of Pancakes - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Smoky Mountain Brewery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Flapjack's Pancake Cabin - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Playing Hooky - Couple's Retreat - Peaceful Woodland Paradise, New Hot Tub, Fire Pit have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Playing Hooky - Couple's Retreat - Peaceful Woodland Paradise, New Hot Tub, Fire Pit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Playing Hooky - Couple's Retreat - Peaceful Woodland Paradise, New Hot Tub, Fire Pit?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Playing Hooky - Couple's Retreat - Peaceful Woodland Paradise, New Hot Tub, Fire Pit?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Playing Hooky - Couple's Retreat - Peaceful Woodland Paradise, New Hot Tub, Fire Pit located?

Situated in Sevierville, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Next To Heaven, and Goats on the Roof. Titanic Museum and Island at Pigeon Forge are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Playing Hooky - Couple's Retreat - Peaceful Woodland Paradise, New Hot Tub, Fire Pit Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lee M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Found Peace on the Peaceful Side
Excellent cabin, very comfy and cozy. Excellent location for visits to the Smoky Mountains. The hustle and bustle of Pigeon Forge is not my style, this place and location definitely was! Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Very clean, great location an excellent place for a couple get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Cabin
The most comfortable cabin that we have ever stayed in. It had a loveseat with recliners on both ends, a great bed, and a huge walk-in shower!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Playing Hooky
Place was great, clean and comfortable. Only problem is the internet was terrible.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home.
This was the perfect place for us to stay. Great location to Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Cades Cove and Clingman’s Dome. It was clean, comfortable and a great home away from home.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation 24
Property was very cute and cozy! The only complaint I have which isn’t really a complaint is that I wish they had extra toilet paper and trash bags ready for us. If you need something extra you have to drive to their office and pick it up, would be nice if they dropped that off on porch or something! Other than that it was very nice stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Olivia O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable, clean, romantic cabin
We absolutely loved our stay on our honeymoon at Playing Hooky. It had everything we needed to either stay in and be cozy, or relax after a long day out and about. The bed was very comfortable, and the walk-in shower was so luxurious. The only issue we had was the lack of total privacy in the bathroom, due to the open spaces in the upper walls. We worked around it though and had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great private get away
Secluded in a nice location. Beautiful cabin. Everything was just perfect for us. We didn’t see bears on the property but did at Smoky Mnt. Park. We will be back! Thanks for making our 1st vacay in 5 years magical and first get away since my husband’s electrocution accident easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally M., Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Nicely Decorated, Comfortable Bed, close to attractions and Mountains. Saw momma bear and her cubs. We had so much fun lost track of days
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We will be back
Nice
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Effie Ann L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Playing Hooky
Peaceful and enjoyable
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
35th Anniversary Trip
Great little cabin for two. We enjoyed the walk-in shower and the hottub. We didn't have to drive far into Pigeon Forge to get to the grocery store or attractions. Somewhat secluded with other cabins up the hill. The deck would of been more appealing with the weeds/grass cut around it and the little creek cleaned up a bit, that's our only negative. Overall, we loved the cabin, and will book again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to play hooky
We stayed for 5 days and loved every minute of it. The cabin was beautiful and met all of our expectations. The washer/dryer unit was an unexpected perk that was wonderful. The property is quiet, well maintained and close enough to town to make it the perfect getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024