Cabin in Gatlinburg, TN
22 guests · 5 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
About this cabin rental
Summary:
Winter in the Smokies, 22 of you under one roof, and nobody stuck inside wishing for summer. Swim in the private heated indoor pool, soak in two hot tubs, then warm up at the rooftop fire pit facing the Ober Mountain ski slopes. Five levels, five bedrooms, built-in bunks, a game room and a Star Wars movie lounge. Book your holiday or ski weekend now, or message us and we will plan the beds around your group.
The Space:
WHAT YOU GET, TOP TO BOTTOM
- Private indoor heated pool with a hot tub beside it, warm in every season
- A second hot tub on the primary suite deck, looking out over the mountains
- Rooftop Summit deck facing the Ober Mountain ski slopes: gas fire pit, dining table, string lights and a putting green
- Five levels, five bedrooms, 4.5 baths, sleeps 22, with built-in bunks in most bedrooms
- King beds in three bedrooms, plus two bedrooms with their own ensuite bath (the primary suite and one guest room)
- Game room with pool table, foosball and shuffleboard that doubles as a bunk room
- Star Wars-themed movie lounge with a sectional and a big TV
- Vaulted great room with a floor-to-ceiling fireplace
- Chef kitchen with a waterfall island seating four, plus two dining tables so up to twenty of you eat together
- Smart TVs in the bedrooms and living space, free WiFi, washer and dryer, plenty of parking
- Dogs welcome with advance notice
- Bringing a bigger crew? Builtmore 2, its twin, sits right next door
THE WINTER CASE FOR BUILTMORE 1
Big groups in the Smokies usually split up for the holidays. Two cabins, two driveways, half the family texting the other half about dinner. Builtmore 1 keeps everyone together: one house, five levels and enough beds that nobody draws the short straw.
Cold weather is the point here, not the problem. The pool is indoors and heated, so a grey January afternoon is still a swim afternoon. After a day on the slopes at Ober Mountain, the hot tubs and the fire pit are waiting, and the rooftop looks straight across at the ski slopes.
LEVEL BY LEVEL
Main level: vaulted great room and fireplace, chef kitchen and island, two dining tables, the movie lounge and a powder room.
Level 4: the primary suite on its own floor, with a king bed, a built-in bunk, a sleeper sectional, a spa bath with a freestanding soaking tub and a separate glass shower, and private deck access to a hot tub.
Level 2: three guest bedrooms with built-in bunks, one with its own ensuite bath, plus a large hall bath and a laundry room.
Level 1: the game room and bunk suite, with three built-in bunks, pool table, foosball and shuffleboard.
Pool level: a ladder from the game room drops you to the indoor heated pool and its hot tub.
Rooftop: the Summit deck, with the fire pit, dining, putting green and the slope view.
GOOD TO KNOW
The house sits high on the mountain and the drive up is steep, which is how you get the view. Plan your vehicle for a mountain road, especially in winter, and message us before arrival if you have questions about the climb. Fresh linens, towels and starter toiletries are provided; bring your own cooking oil and spices.
Guest Access:
Check-in is fully self-service: a keypad on the front door gives you a unique code valid for your entire stay, so there's no key pickup and no coordinating arrival times. Once you're in, the whole house is yours — the indoor pool, both hot tubs, the game room, the rooftop deck, and every living space are open to all guests for the full reservation. A few closets are locked and reserved for owner and housekeeping supplies; these are the only spaces off-limits.
The Neighborhood:
Builtmore 1 sits above downtown Gatlinburg with the Ober Mountain ski slopes as your backdrop — close enough to walk into the action, far enough to still hear the fire pit crackle over the Parkway noise.
- Downtown Gatlinburg Parkway (shops, restaurants, candy stores) — about 5 min
- Anakeesta adventure park (canopy walk, mountain coaster) — about 5 min
- Gatlinburg SkyBridge, the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in North America — about 5 min
- Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies — about 5 min
- Ober Mountain ski area & amusement park (tramway or a 10-min drive) — about 10 min
- Rocky Top Sports World tournament complex — about 10 min
- Sugarlands Visitor Center, gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 10 min
- Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community, an 8-mile loop of galleries and studios — about 15 min
- The Island in Pigeon Forge (Great Smoky Mountain Wheel, dining, shops) — about 20 min
- Dollywood — about 25 min
- Cades Cove scenic loop — about 45 min
Hike a trail before lunch, ride a coaster through the treetops by afternoon, or never leave the rooftop deck — Builtmore 1 puts every version of a mountain vacation within easy reach.
Getting Around:
Builtmore 1 is located in a private mountain community in Gatlinburg, offering a peaceful setting with beautiful views while still being close to the area’s top attractions. From downtown Gatlinburg, you’ll follow winding mountain roads that lead up to the property. The roads are paved, though you should expect typical mountain terrain with curves and moderate inclines.
A car is recommended to easily access the home and explore the area. Free parking is available at the property for multiple vehicles.
☆☆ Nearest Grocery Stores & Essentials (10–20 minutes) ☆☆
Food City (Gatlinburg) – Full-service grocery store with deli, bakery, and essentials.
Publix (Pigeon Forge) – Popular for fresh produce, deli, and bakery.
Walmart Supercenter (Pigeon Forge) – Groceries, pharmacy, and everyday essentials.
☆☆ Nearby Attractions ☆☆
Rocky Top Sports World (15 min) – Major sports complex and tournament venue.
Downtown Gatlinburg (10 min) – Shops, restaurants, Anakeesta, and entertainment.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (10–15 min) – Hiking, waterfalls, and scenic drives.
Ober Mountain (10 min) – Skiing, snow tubing, and tram rides (Visible from your deck!).
Dollywood & The Island (20–25 min) – World-class theme park and entertainment.
☆☆ Top-Rated Restaurants Nearby ☆☆
The Peddler Steakhouse (10 min) – Riverside dining with hand-cut steaks.
Pancake Pantry (10 min) – A legendary Gatlinburg favorite for breakfast.
Crockett’s Breakfast Camp (10 min) – Hearty Southern breakfast.
The Old Mill Restaurant (20 min) – Classic Southern dining in a historic setting.
☆☆ Nearest Venues & Essentials ☆☆
Gatlinburg Convention Center (10 min) – Events and exhibitions.
LeConte Medical Center (20–25 min) – Full-service hospital.
Gas Stations (5–10 min) – Located along East Parkway and downtown Gatlinburg.
Other Things to Note:
Ample free parking is available on-site for multiple vehicles, so groups arriving separately don't need to coordinate carpools. The driveway sits right at the house, so unloading luggage for a group this size stays simple. Bringing a trailer or oversized vehicle? Message us ahead and we'll help you plan where to park.
Check-in is 4:00 PM and checkout is 10:00 AM; early check-in may be available for a fee if the house is ready — just ask and we'll confirm the night before. Dogs are welcome with prior approval. The indoor pool and hot tubs do not have a gate or lock, so guests with young children or pets should supervise time around the water. Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are installed throughout. All guests must submit a valid ID and sign our rental agreement before arrival. We're a message away with any questions.
Interaction with Guests:
We are dedicated to ensuring your stay at Builtmore 1 is nothing short of five stars. While we give you full privacy to enjoy the estate, we are always just a message away. We are available via the platform messaging system, email, phone, and even in person for any urgent concerns.
Whether you need a local restaurant recommendation or have a question about the rooftop fire pit, don’t hesitate to reach out—we are here to help make your Smoky Mountain getaway perfect!
Winter in the Smokies, 22 of you under one roof, and nobody stuck inside wishing for summer. Swim in the private heated indoor pool, soak in two hot tubs, then warm up at the rooftop fire pit facing the Ober Mountain ski slopes. Five levels, five bedrooms, built-in bunks, a game room and a Star Wars movie lounge. Book your holiday or ski weekend now, or message us and we will plan the beds around your group.
The Space:
WHAT YOU GET, TOP TO BOTTOM
- Private indoor heated pool with a hot tub beside it, warm in every season
- A second hot tub on the primary suite deck, looking out over the mountains
- Rooftop Summit deck facing the Ober Mountain ski slopes: gas fire pit, dining table, string lights and a putting green
- Five levels, five bedrooms, 4.5 baths, sleeps 22, with built-in bunks in most bedrooms
- King beds in three bedrooms, plus two bedrooms with their own ensuite bath (the primary suite and one guest room)
- Game room with pool table, foosball and shuffleboard that doubles as a bunk room
- Star Wars-themed movie lounge with a sectional and a big TV
- Vaulted great room with a floor-to-ceiling fireplace
- Chef kitchen with a waterfall island seating four, plus two dining tables so up to twenty of you eat together
- Smart TVs in the bedrooms and living space, free WiFi, washer and dryer, plenty of parking
- Dogs welcome with advance notice
- Bringing a bigger crew? Builtmore 2, its twin, sits right next door
THE WINTER CASE FOR BUILTMORE 1
Big groups in the Smokies usually split up for the holidays. Two cabins, two driveways, half the family texting the other half about dinner. Builtmore 1 keeps everyone together: one house, five levels and enough beds that nobody draws the short straw.
Cold weather is the point here, not the problem. The pool is indoors and heated, so a grey January afternoon is still a swim afternoon. After a day on the slopes at Ober Mountain, the hot tubs and the fire pit are waiting, and the rooftop looks straight across at the ski slopes.
LEVEL BY LEVEL
Main level: vaulted great room and fireplace, chef kitchen and island, two dining tables, the movie lounge and a powder room.
Level 4: the primary suite on its own floor, with a king bed, a built-in bunk, a sleeper sectional, a spa bath with a freestanding soaking tub and a separate glass shower, and private deck access to a hot tub.
Level 2: three guest bedrooms with built-in bunks, one with its own ensuite bath, plus a large hall bath and a laundry room.
Level 1: the game room and bunk suite, with three built-in bunks, pool table, foosball and shuffleboard.
Pool level: a ladder from the game room drops you to the indoor heated pool and its hot tub.
Rooftop: the Summit deck, with the fire pit, dining, putting green and the slope view.
GOOD TO KNOW
The house sits high on the mountain and the drive up is steep, which is how you get the view. Plan your vehicle for a mountain road, especially in winter, and message us before arrival if you have questions about the climb. Fresh linens, towels and starter toiletries are provided; bring your own cooking oil and spices.
Guest Access:
Check-in is fully self-service: a keypad on the front door gives you a unique code valid for your entire stay, so there's no key pickup and no coordinating arrival times. Once you're in, the whole house is yours — the indoor pool, both hot tubs, the game room, the rooftop deck, and every living space are open to all guests for the full reservation. A few closets are locked and reserved for owner and housekeeping supplies; these are the only spaces off-limits.
The Neighborhood:
Builtmore 1 sits above downtown Gatlinburg with the Ober Mountain ski slopes as your backdrop — close enough to walk into the action, far enough to still hear the fire pit crackle over the Parkway noise.
- Downtown Gatlinburg Parkway (shops, restaurants, candy stores) — about 5 min
- Anakeesta adventure park (canopy walk, mountain coaster) — about 5 min
- Gatlinburg SkyBridge, the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in North America — about 5 min
- Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies — about 5 min
- Ober Mountain ski area & amusement park (tramway or a 10-min drive) — about 10 min
- Rocky Top Sports World tournament complex — about 10 min
- Sugarlands Visitor Center, gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 10 min
- Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community, an 8-mile loop of galleries and studios — about 15 min
- The Island in Pigeon Forge (Great Smoky Mountain Wheel, dining, shops) — about 20 min
- Dollywood — about 25 min
- Cades Cove scenic loop — about 45 min
Hike a trail before lunch, ride a coaster through the treetops by afternoon, or never leave the rooftop deck — Builtmore 1 puts every version of a mountain vacation within easy reach.
Getting Around:
Builtmore 1 is located in a private mountain community in Gatlinburg, offering a peaceful setting with beautiful views while still being close to the area’s top attractions. From downtown Gatlinburg, you’ll follow winding mountain roads that lead up to the property. The roads are paved, though you should expect typical mountain terrain with curves and moderate inclines.
A car is recommended to easily access the home and explore the area. Free parking is available at the property for multiple vehicles.
☆☆ Nearest Grocery Stores & Essentials (10–20 minutes) ☆☆
Food City (Gatlinburg) – Full-service grocery store with deli, bakery, and essentials.
Publix (Pigeon Forge) – Popular for fresh produce, deli, and bakery.
Walmart Supercenter (Pigeon Forge) – Groceries, pharmacy, and everyday essentials.
☆☆ Nearby Attractions ☆☆
Rocky Top Sports World (15 min) – Major sports complex and tournament venue.
Downtown Gatlinburg (10 min) – Shops, restaurants, Anakeesta, and entertainment.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (10–15 min) – Hiking, waterfalls, and scenic drives.
Ober Mountain (10 min) – Skiing, snow tubing, and tram rides (Visible from your deck!).
Dollywood & The Island (20–25 min) – World-class theme park and entertainment.
☆☆ Top-Rated Restaurants Nearby ☆☆
The Peddler Steakhouse (10 min) – Riverside dining with hand-cut steaks.
Pancake Pantry (10 min) – A legendary Gatlinburg favorite for breakfast.
Crockett’s Breakfast Camp (10 min) – Hearty Southern breakfast.
The Old Mill Restaurant (20 min) – Classic Southern dining in a historic setting.
☆☆ Nearest Venues & Essentials ☆☆
Gatlinburg Convention Center (10 min) – Events and exhibitions.
LeConte Medical Center (20–25 min) – Full-service hospital.
Gas Stations (5–10 min) – Located along East Parkway and downtown Gatlinburg.
Other Things to Note:
Ample free parking is available on-site for multiple vehicles, so groups arriving separately don't need to coordinate carpools. The driveway sits right at the house, so unloading luggage for a group this size stays simple. Bringing a trailer or oversized vehicle? Message us ahead and we'll help you plan where to park.
Check-in is 4:00 PM and checkout is 10:00 AM; early check-in may be available for a fee if the house is ready — just ask and we'll confirm the night before. Dogs are welcome with prior approval. The indoor pool and hot tubs do not have a gate or lock, so guests with young children or pets should supervise time around the water. Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are installed throughout. All guests must submit a valid ID and sign our rental agreement before arrival. We're a message away with any questions.
Interaction with Guests:
We are dedicated to ensuring your stay at Builtmore 1 is nothing short of five stars. While we give you full privacy to enjoy the estate, we are always just a message away. We are available via the platform messaging system, email, phone, and even in person for any urgent concerns.
Whether you need a local restaurant recommendation or have a question about the rooftop fire pit, don’t hesitate to reach out—we are here to help make your Smoky Mountain getaway perfect!
Amenities at Indoor Pool, 2 Hot Tubs, Ski View · Sleeps 22
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Gatlinburg, TN
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
We had a fantastic stay at this VRBO property for a family gathering of 20 and were extremely happy with the experience from start to finish. The home was spacious, comfortable, and perfect for a large group, with plenty of room for everyone to gather and relax. It truly lived up to the property details.All of the amenities were great. The rooftop table and fireplace were amazing in the evenings and became a favorite place for our family to unwind together. The mini golf and game room were also a huge hit with both kids and adults.One of the most exciting parts of the trip was seeing the mama bear and cub bear every day, which made the stay even more special for the kids.We did have a couple of minor issues, but they were easily and promptly addressed by the owner, which we really appreciated. One clarification for future guests: while the property is listed as having 4 bathrooms, it is actually 3 full baths and 3 half baths.Overall, this was a true 5-star experience. We made wonderful family memories and would absolutely recommend this property for a large family vacation or group gathering.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Absolutely the best cabin we have ever stayed in. Such an amazing property! I look forward to staying here again!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
An Unforgettable Family Getaway!We recently had the pleasure of staying at this rental, and it was truly the highlight of our trip. If you are looking for the perfect spot to accommodate a large family, look no further!The SpaceThe property was exceptionally clean, well-maintained, and perfectly set up to handle our large group. It felt both spacious and welcoming, making it easy for everyone to relax and feel right at home. While it is important to note that the bathrooms are not en-suite in every bedroom. Exceptional HospitalityA huge thank you to our host, Andrew, for being so incredibly kind and attentive. From the start, he made sure we had everything we needed. His hospitality truly made our stay stress-free and enjoyable.A Magical ExperienceWhile the home itself was fantastic, the absolute highlight was the wildlife! We were thrilled to see bears every single day—including a mama bear and her cub—right from the property. It was such a unique and memorable experience that our family will be talking about for years to come. We certainly had all the "bear necessities" for a perfect vacation!We cannot recommend this rental enough. Whether you are looking for a comfortable base for a big family gathering or a scenic getaway, this place checks every box. We would love to stay here again!
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