HIBERNATION HIDEAWAY is a wonderful, relaxing log cabin that has had a makeover & is located in a peaceful wooded setting & has so much privacy all around. If rest & relaxation are as important as the convenience of being close to Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge, then take a closer look at this cabin! Conveniently located between Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg, just 3 miles off Parkway, the main road that runs between the 2 towns. It has a gated wrap-around porch & a roomy yard for your pets & kids' safety. THIS IS A PET-FRIENDLY PROPERTY... SCROLL DOWN TO SEE THE PET POLICY & FEES (PLEASE DO NOT send a booking request if your pets are not crate-trained) The peaceful setting with plenty of trees for comfortable shade makes this the ideal location to easily access all the area events, restaurants, shopping & fun things to do. You will enjoy just a short 10-minute drive to either town, all on the main paved roads. Or, if just hibernating is what you like to do while vacationing, you will certainly enjoy the peacefulness & privacy of Hibernation Hideaway. This wonderful log cabin is nestled in the mountains & located midway between Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, and convenient to all the attractions of the Smoky Mountains area. All roads going there are good main roads. The large gated wrap-around porch has a roof cover so you can enjoy the large wooden porch swing & rocking chairs & 4-person hot tub in any kind of weather. The private yard has a hammock, firepit, charcoal grill, large picnic table & kids' tree swing with open land all around. There are no cabins on either side of the Hibernation Hideaway for all the privacy you are looking for in a mountain cabin stay. The wide-open spaces around the cabin are wonderful for privacy & a fun place to play games or just relax in the oversized hammock. The fire pit is for marshmallow toasting & outdoor hot dog grilling, or just relaxing. There are chairs & 2 wooden log benches surrounding the firepit. Enjoy the cozy living room that has a stone fireplace with remote-operated logs that can be used year-round for heat or just for a romantic ambiance. There is a 50\ TV, a DVD player, a ceiling fan & large closet. The main-level bath has a tub/shower. The upstairs bedroom has a king memory foam bed & also a comfortable wooden trundle bed that will sleep 2 people separately, a jetted tub, a half bath with a closet, a 32\ privacy. There are no interior cameras at this property. *Host Disclaimer: Items or furniture may be replaced with similar ones or rearranged from what is depicted in photos to update this property. Pet acceptance is not automatic, for your pets to be considered AS PART OF YOUR RESERVATION, ALWAYS include the number of pets, breed, and weight & if the pet is crate trained IN THE MESSAGE WHEN REQUESTING TO BOOK. *UNCRATED PETS WHEN LEFT ALONE IN CABIN ARE NOT ALLOWED THIS PROPERTY* (PLEASE DO NOT send a request to book this property if your pet is not crate trained)) A one-time non-refundable Pet Fee, per pet, applies. PET FEES: One-time, non-refundable, per pet ($65 for small & medium - $95 for large - $125 for X-large) Pets must ALWAYS BE CRATED WHEN LEFT ALONE IN THE CABIN-current on shots, flea/tick preventative & not allowed on the furniture. Guests are responsible for pets and kids at all times. A few miles from Hibernation Hideaway is Dollywood-Dollywood-Splash Country-Dolly Parton s Aquarium-Titanic-Numerous Outlet Malls-Anakeesta-Ripley s Believe It or Not-Cades Cove-Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort-Sky Lift Park-Parrot Mountain, Country Tonight, The Island, Sky Bridge, Horseback Riding, Hot Air Balloon Rides-Mountain Roller Coasters-Mini-Golf-Zip Lines-trails-waterfalls GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK The GSMNP is the most popular & visited US National Park & hosts well over 12 million annual visitors. It gets more annual visitors than the Grand Canyon, Yosemite & Yellowstone combined. This beautiful mountain range reaches towering heights of nearly 7,000 feet but is famous for its magical, smoky haze. See elk in their natural habitat, hear the sounds of mountain rivers, &enjoy a stress-free afternoon hiking to a beautiful waterfall. Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between NC & TN in GSMNP. CADES COVE: Cades Cove is a broad, verdant valley surrounded by mountains & is one of the most popular destinations in the Smokys, offering some of the best opportunities for wildlife viewing in the park. Sightings of black bears, coyotes, white-tailed deer, groundhogs, turkeys, raccoons & other animals are also possible. Touring Cades Cove is an 11-mile, one-way loop road that circles the cove, offering motorists the opportunity to sightsee at a leisurely pace. THE ISLAND The Island in Pigeon Forge is the premier family fun & entertainment destination in the Smoky Mountains, night & day! Explore a terrific shopping & entertainment complex with more than 60 retail & specialty shops, many popular restaurants & eateries, rides, live music & attractions. OBER GATLINBURG Ober Gatlinburg, which initially opened over 50 years ago, is a popular mountaintop destination complete with an aerial tramway, alpine slide, ski slopes, amusement park, ice skating, wildlife, & much more. The wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities has continued to make Ober Gatlinburg popular with visitors over the years. A fun day with the following activities for the entire family at OBER GATLINBURG SKI RESORT & AMUSEMENT PARK includes: Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway: The Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway has a station located in downtown Gatlinburg at Traffic Light #9. The tram is the largest aerial tramway in the US and transports approximately 8 million visitors each year between downtown Gatlinburg & Ober Gatlinburg, leaving every 20 minutes from early until late. PARROT MOUNTAIN AND GARDEN OF EDEN: Atop a mountain in Sevierville, looking out on the mountains, is a beautifully landscaped garden filled with thousands of flowers, plants & trees as the home for varieties of tropical birds of different species. SKYBRIDGE: Skybridge is the longest pedestrian cable bridge in North America, and it is located at the Gatlinburg Sky Lift Park. To cross the 680-foot record-breaking bridge, you will need to get an admission ticket to the Sky Lift Park and ride the yellow chairs to the top of the mountain. The Skybridge also has 30 feet of glass panels in the middle of the bridge, where you can peer 150 feet down to the ground below. The Skybridge is 500 feet above downtown Gatlinburg & 1,800 feet above sea level. From the Skybridge, you can see unmatched views of the Smoky Mountains, the 3 highest peaks in the Smoky Mountains & the entire downtown parkway of Gatlinburg. DOLLY ,