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May 3-10 Open, Pet Friendly - Fire Pit - Game Rm - Pickleball - Pools - Splash Pad

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Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire cabin

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

May 3-10 Open, Pet Friendly - Fire Pit - Game Rm - Pickleball - Pools - Splash Pad

Plan your get away to Halfway to Heaven cabin in the Smoky Mountains of Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Located in the high demand community of Chalet Village, our guests can enjoy the 3 resort activity centers where there's something to do year-round.... from outdoor swimming pools, Splash Pad, Kiddie pool, pickleball courts, tennis courts, fitness center, and more!

At the cabin, enjoy the outdoor and indoor spaces.... Outside: Unwind under the Stars, Relax in the Hot tub, Sit around the Campfire telling stories, making S'mores, Grill burgers on the either the gas or charcoal BBQ grills.  Indoor: enjoy 3 spacious levels of cabin comforts with 2 indoor fireplaces (Oct thru March), 7 smart TVs, Play Station 5, regulation size pool table, and a video arcade game!

Halfway to Heaven cabin is located in a peaceful setting, nestled among the trees yet still just 8 minutes from all the action in downtown Gatlinburg, Ober Gatlinburg ski area and amusements, and the main entrance to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.

Halfway to Heaven's convenient location is just a quick 8 minute drive to:

~ The main entrance into the Great Smoky Mountain National Park (Stop Light # 10) with hiking, waterfalls, mountain streams and lovely picnic areas;

~ To Downtown Gatlinburg and all the Fun, Action, Dining, Treats, Shops & Moonshine!

~ To Ober Gatlinburg Ski Area & Amusements!

Travel 20 minutes from the cabin to the Gatlinburg Community Center to enjoy indoor Pickleball courts, plus indoor Pool available year-round, basketball, bowling alley and more!

Here's info on Pickleball at the Community Center: Address: 157 Mills Park Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738

The Gatlinburg Community Center provides an excellent indoor option for pickleball enthusiasts visiting the area. With its four courts and additional recreational facilities, it offers a comprehensive experience for those looking to stay active during their visit to Gatlinburg. The center's extensive operating hours and affordable admission fees make it an accessible option for both locals and tourists.

The center features four indoor pickleball courts. These courts and other amenities are available for public use upon payment of a small fee: $2 USD for adults and $1.50 for children aged 4-12 years old. In addition to pickleball, the Gatlinburg Community Center offers a range of other activities and facilities, including an indoor swimming pool, skate park, fitness center, bowling center, racquetball courts, and exercise classes, including aerobics.

Halfway to Heaven is a great cabin choice for families or groups of up to 14 guests. The cabin is both Family Friendly and Pet Friendly.

Pet Friendly: Halfway to Heaven cabin is Pet friendly for well mannered, house-trained, non-aggressive pets. Pet fee applies for approved pets. More pet info listed below in Notes section below.

Bears, Bears, Bears: Have you always wanted to see a Smoky Mountain black bear? Halfway to Heaven cabin has been called "Bear Central" by many of our guests.

After a stay at Halfway to Heaven, our guests can often check "See a Black Bear" off of their Bucket List. In Spring, Summer and Fall, Halfway to Heaven cabin has almost daily visits by bears, including Momma bear and her cubs. Other wildlife sightings include birds such as tit mouse, cardinals, turkeys, blue birds, and nut hatch, plus deer, rabbits, and squirrels.

What's New at "Halfway to Heaven" cabin?

~ November 2024 - We are excited to announce the recent Game Room renovations which include: Play Station 5 gaming equipment, fresh paint, new tongue & groove wood ceiling, light fixtures, area rug and side tables. We hope you like the fresh new look!

~ June 2024 - Brand New Charcoal Park-Style Grill located near Fire Pit

~ February 2024 - New vinyl plank wood flooring on the Main Level of the cabin, For extra outdoor lighting and ambience, we added a string of LED patio lights above the Hot Tub.

~ October 2023 - New Love Seat that matches the Living Room sofas.

~ February 2023 - Brand new flat screen TV in living room, plus all 7 Televisions in the cabin now come equipped with Roku boxes.

~ 2021 - New Stainless Steel Appliances: Refrigerator / Freezer, Stove, Dishwasher and Microwave. The new range is a GE Gallery with 5-burner cook top and Air-Fry feature!

~ 2021 - New Americana pool table by Olhausen, New Sofas in the Living Room, 8 new Adirondack chairs for the fire pit, plus we added a 2nd Video Arcade Game.

~ 2020: Added the Fire Pit, updated both bathrooms on Main Level of cabin. One of the bathrooms now has a custom tile shower, the other bathroom features a tub-shower combination. Both have new locally crafted, custom hickory vanities, new American Standard toilets, new lights, mirrors and more!

We are so pleased that our guests are enjoying the Fire Pit area in the backyard! We have a local contact for firewood delivery, just ask us!

POOL Access - Our guests have access to the nearby Chalet Village Owner's Club Pools and other amenities. The Pools are open seasonally, usually from Memorial Day thru Labor Day.

We invite you to experience the charm and spaciousness of our delightful Gatlinburg vacation rental Halfway To Heaven. The cabin is conveniently located mere minutes from all of the attractions and offers a lovely mountain view of the Great Smoky Mountains and famous Mount LeConte! Located on Stan's Court in popular Chalet Village, Halfway To Heaven is ready to become your vacation haven!

The parking area at Halfway To Heaven can accommodate 4 standard size cars in the driveway. Park 2 cars side by side and 2 cars deep on each side. Groups with smaller vehicles may be able to fit 5 cars. Guests can also park in the street in front of our bear proof trash receptacle. Just be sure you don't block the trash receptacle doors. The trash pickup personnel to be able to open the trash container doors in order to remove the trash.

When you arrive at Halfway to Heaven, you enter the cabin on the main level. There are no stairs in order to access the main level. Because there are no stairs to enter the cabin on the main level, we've had quite a few "mobility impaired" guests stay here at Halfway to Heaven.

If bringing a mobility impaired person to the cabin, here are 2 important things to note: 1) The driveway is on a bit of a decline (higher at the street and slopes down toward the cabin), 2) There is a walk-in shower on the main level and there are no stairs needed to enter the cabin, however, the cabin is NOT advertised as Handicap Accessible (does not meet ADA requirements).

Listed below is what's located on each level of the cabin.

Main Level / Entry Level -

~ Dining area, Living room, and well-stocked Kitchen,

~ Roomy mountain view Deck with patio table, chairs and gas BBQ grill,

~ 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, plus Laundry Room with full size washer and dryer.

Lower Level -

~ Mountain View Deck with 6-person Hot Tub,

~ Game Room with Video Arcade Game, Play Station 5 gaming equipment, regulation size Pool Table, Lazy Boy sofa that converts to a Queen size sofa sleeper, gas fireplace (available Oct-Mar), large flat screen TV available for streaming and using PlayStation 5 game equipment.

~ From the lower level deck use the set of stairs for easy access to the Backyard, Charcoal Grill and Wood burning Fire Pit.

Upper Level -

~ Features 3 bedrooms and 2 Full Bathrooms.

~ The spacious and light filled Primary Suite features: vaulted ceiling, gorgeous handcrafted King-size log bed, wood flooring, Juliet balcony with mountain view & 2 patio chairs, flat screen streaming TV, loveseat, plus private bathroom with tub-shower combination with rain-shower shower head.

~ 2 more bedrooms upstairs which each offer a Queen size bed, Flat screen streaming TV, and easy access to hall bathroom with tub-shower combination. These 2 cozy bedrooms are smaller and are best suited for kids or teenagers, though adults can certainly use them too.

Other amenities/features:

~ Flat screen TVs throughout cabin, all have capability to stream, plus living room TV with cable channels thru Spectrum cable

~ All TVs are stream-capable

~ High speed internet thru Spectrum cable

~ Full-size Washer & Dryer

We hope you've decided "Halfway to Heaven' is the cabin for you! Contact us today to reserve your dates!

Important Notes:

Notes: The cabin is Pet friendly for well mannered, house-trained, non-aggressive pets. Pet fee applies for approved pets.

Pets are welcome at this property but they are the sole responsibility of the pet owner. Keep a watchful eye on pets inside and outside the cabin.

Bears are very clever and can open car doors. Therefore we recommend that guests keep their vehicle doors and the cabin doors locked.

We hope you've decided "Halfway to Heaven' is the cabin for you! Contact us today to reserve your dates!

Property manager

Sea and Sky Rentals - Your Team Members: Renee, Bret and Robert

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Unit size: 2,200 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: 25

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Pet Fee required

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

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May 12-17 @ 225/nt Feels Like Treehouse 5/4 Mtn View Game Room

About the neighborhood

Map
Gatlinburg, TN

What's nearby

  • Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • SkyPark - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters - 6 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Crawdaddy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Smith & Son Corner Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wow! from $200/nt thru May 17, Halfway to Heaven, Enjoy Campfire Fun, Mtn Views, Game Room pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wow! from $200/nt thru May 17, Halfway to Heaven, Enjoy Campfire Fun, Mtn Views, Game Room?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wow! from $200/nt thru May 17, Halfway to Heaven, Enjoy Campfire Fun, Mtn Views, Game Room?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wow! from $200/nt thru May 17, Halfway to Heaven, Enjoy Campfire Fun, Mtn Views, Game Room located?

Located in Chalet Village, this cabin is within 3 mi (5 km) of Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Traffic Light #10 and Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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May 3-10 Open, Pet Friendly - Fire Pit - Game Rm - Pickleball - Pools - Splash Pad Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 200 out of 286 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 286 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 286 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 286 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 286 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Theresa A.

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

Family Thanksgiving

It was a great family Thanksgiving cabin. The property is beautiful, and the property managers were great. I saw two bears! I will be back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara M.

My vacation

All was great except we only had two tvs that worked only one of fivetvs in bedrooms worked we called in did what we were told to do they still did not work
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

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

Exactly what we were hoping for!

Bear sightings, Pink Jeep Tour, Country Tonite show. Fun by all eight of us!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

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

Girls trip

Close to downtown Seen several bears every day
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul c.

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

Bears, bears bears

Nice place fit my family very well. Bears all over the place.... very close to dowtown Gatlinburg and 25 mins to dollywood. Would stay here again. Parking is a little sketchy but manageable..
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

M. L.

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

True mountain experience.

Older log cabin roomy and comfortable for a large group.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory R.

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

Great Lovation

Excellent location in the woods. Communication was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eddy M.

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

Nice Cabin. Owner was very nice.

Place was great and very spacious. Very close to Ober and the town as well. Enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

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

Great stay!

Very clean, everything as listed, great location - easy access to Gatlinburg and Ober Ski Mountain. My family thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula L.

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

Family vacation 2024

We had a great time. The drive to the house was an experience in itself. Bear visits each day of our stay. House was nice, clean, comfy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane S.

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

Awesome!

This stay was amazing. We were able to see 5 bears during the weekend stay from the hot tub. The cabin was only 10 minutes from gatlinburg which made it very convenient. Super clean and plenty of space for 10 people.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli M.

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

Halfway to Heaven

A beautiful home nestled in the Smokey Mountains. We enjoyed the hot tub, arcada games, and bear sightings. The property manager was attentive and informative offering any assistance. I would highly recommend for anyone wanting a relaxing trip in Gatlinburg!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Tony J.

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

Bear Country

This property is a good value. Plenty of room for a large group and most of the amenities you will need. There were a lot of lights that did not work and some issues with the televisions but overall we enjoyed our stay and the property management was very kind and helpful. Just be prepared for the bears here. Keep your doors locked. They will put small scratches on your vehicles. If you leave it unlocked they will get inside. This is our second stay at this property and bears were bad both times - Enjoy!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabatha D.

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

Great Cabin!

Spacious cabin, close to downtown Gatlinburg. We had a great time making memories with family.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ashley W.

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

Family Spring Break Trip

What a fabulous place to host a small family get together! We arrived to a super clean home. It is close to town and yet still so serene. The house amenities were great. The host was helpful and kind. Don't miss this VRBO!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Parvaneh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good Location, close to downtown and clean.

10/10 Excellent

Beverly S.

Loved this cabin!!

This cabin more than met our expectations and needs for our family if 9 and a dog! We will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Brent L.

Great stay

Great house that is in a good location. Would highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

DCS

We had a wonderful stay. Cabin was clean and spacious. Only complaint driveway was a struggle.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Levi B.

Great value and pet friendly.

Large cabin, pet friendly, and a good value. Not as new as most cabins over been in, but still a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

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

Christmas in Gatlinburg

The cabin was perfect for our family Christmas stay. We have a large family so will definitely keep a star by this one for all future trips to Gatlinburg. The location was great. The cabin is stocked perfectly with dishes and cookware especially for larger groups!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joi M.

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

Just as described

Very nice place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Constance P.

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

Great stay

Just enough space for everyone & everyone enjoyed the games & pool table. Owners was very good about checking in.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elwood l.

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

Half way to heaven is 100% correct

It was amazing very clean and the bear activity great seen 5 at the cabin sat out on balcony and watched them just chilling they were not a threat. At all it was AMAZING
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great space

Very accurate description of property. Could have stayed the week without ever leaving the cabin. Plenty of space and things to do. Enjoyed walking the area with the dogs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024