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Makin Waves: Indoor Pool, S/Secluded, Pet-Friendly, Games, Hot Tub, near all major attractions!

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Outdoor spa tub
TV, fireplace, DVD player
Exterior
Game room
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Entire cabin

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool

Explore the area

Map
Gatlinburg, TN
  • Chapel at Honeymoon Hills
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Historic Ogle Log Cabin
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Anakeesta
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪74 min drive‬

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About the area

Sevierville

When you stay at this cabin in Sevierville, you'll be in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Anakeesta and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. .This cabin is 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Island at Pigeon Forge.

What's nearby

  • Anakeesta - 9 min drive
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 9 min drive
  • SkyPark - 10 min drive
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 11 min drive
  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Southern Comfort - Westgate Resort - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chesapeake's Seafood and Raw Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Three Jimmy's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Makin Waves: Indoor Pool, S/Secluded, Pet-Friendly, Games, Hot Tub, near all major attractions!

Makin Waves is a beautiful, semi-secluded, pet-friendly log cabin with a fabulous indoor swimming pool. This log cabin has been elegantly and tastefully decorated with many thoughtful details and is located near Gatlinburg and all the attractions, dining and shopping found there.

A game room, fully equipped kitchen, dining room and living room make up the main level arrangement. The game room features a pool table, electronic dartboard, spectator chairs and a 26 inch HD LCD TV with a DVD player. Adjoining the game room is a half bathroom and a laundry closet. The rest of the main level has an open floor plan and vaulted windows that set the stage for the living area, fully equipped, modern kitchen and a cozy dining area with seating for four. Relax on the leather sleeper sofa and recliner to enjoy your favorite movies on a state of the art 42 inch HD LCD TV with DVD player set above the gas fireplace. The door from the living area leads out to a roomy deck highlighting the lush forest. Savor the memories and relax in the six person hot tub located on this deck.

The upper level is an open loft, thoughtfully decorated for a romantic retreat. It features a king size bed, a heart shaped jetted tub for two that sits in a cozy alcove overlooking the view and additional luxuries including a 24 inch HD LCD TV with a DVD player and a full bathroom with shower.

However, for an idyllic experience, head down to the lower level and your own private oasis. Enjoy the indoor, 7 ft 6 inches x 16 ft swimming pool, with a depth of about 4 ft 6 inches. The clever design of this room includes the fossil murals and two chaise lounges that await your leisure. Out on the lower level deck there are four rocking chairs.

There is WiFi throughout the cabin for your convenience.

Minutes from Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Guests are provided with a complimentary Luxury Pass, offering a free ticket daily to several of the area’s most popular attractions.
See under AREA INFO for more details, rules, & restrictions.

Be sure to explore other nearby attractions including Ober Gatlinburg, The Arts & Crafts Community in Gatlinburg, Anakeesta Gatlinburg, Dollywood, Splash Country, and The Island!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a water park and a spa tub. This cabin also features an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Timber Tops & Amazing Views Cabin Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Games room
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Theme parks 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

Property is also known as

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Makin Waves: Indoor Pool, S/Secluded, Pet-Friendly, Games, Hot Tub, near all major attractions! Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 18 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sheila H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The watering hole
Lived everything about it. Could use some kitchen items, but other than that wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Making waves
Everything was very nice . We would definitely stay again . Only down fall is absolutely no cell service (Verizon) and we never got the WI-FI to work very good . But honestly it’s a mini vacation no bell service was kinda peaceful lol .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jolyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay!
The only issue we had was we didn't get the code to get in the property until 6pm, 2 hours after our check in time. I had to call twice to get it, nobody got ahold of me. Other than that everything was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed our 8th anniversary at Makin waves
Everything was amazing! Wish the pool was a little warmer but we enjoyed everything
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

William E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cabin
I really enjoyed the cabin and was able to really relax. Thank you for a good time
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Gregory C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Bad Experience
When we arrived at 4:15pm Monday, we had no service to get the code for the door. Then when we drove away from property and got the code, we drove back, code didn’t work. They finally unlocked it remotely, and we were not able to lock it back when we left to go somewhere. I called for two days straight to get them to come out nothing. Then, I was able to use the Wi-Fi for internet so I could do my work, there is no box for the internet at the cabin. Pool in the cabin was nice I will say that, but it put me 2 days behind on my work. Not worth the cost I would say.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

james i., Lower Alabama

Disliked: Cleanliness
No internet - no cell coverage - no view - horrible mistake to rent.
Listing showed internet but upon arrival we discovered there was none. And zero cell coverage (AT&T or Verizon) or landline. Had to travel 12 minutes away just to call the management company (very friendly and understanding but acknowledged the internet was a known problem well before we arrived and did not notify us in advance or during check in). There was literally no way to make an emergency call aside from smoke signals (and considering the fireplace was ‘closed for the season’ that wasn’t even an option). The owner and management company knew this in advance and opted to not tell us. The hot tub also didn’t work (87 degrees when we arrived - 87 degrees when we left) so we didn’t even get to use that. I noticed after the fact that previous renter noted the same (posted after our arrival) and response suggested it was addressed - it wasn’t. We stayed one night (were scheduled for 10) because we arrived late and had no choice. We couldn’t reach Timber Tops until the following morning. We canceled the remainder of our stay (thanks for ruining our 30th anniversary) and were refunded all but the one night (plus booking fee, and cleaning fee, and, and, and…) so spending about 10 hours there cost us over eleven hundred dollars. The cabin itself: poolroom was hot and the pool was cold. Kind of a creepy room in person BTW. The sole bed was reasonably comfortable but tv channels were basic only - what you might expect from a cheap motel. The cabin itself was clean and reasonably comfortable but absolutely zero basic initial needs were provided (soap, shampoo, initial coffee, etc) so less than you would expect from a cheap motel. Get the picture? We have been going to the Smokies for 30 years. Early on we couldn’t afford more than a one room cabin but as we got older, we have been lucky enough to upgrade over the years. Nothing about this place should be considered an ‘upgrade’ and unless you just robbed a bank (a bank with a lot of money) and need a hideout, I would highly recommend avoiding this place. Oh also, microwave turntable doesn’t actually turn (superheats food on one spot while the rest stays frozen) and the ice maker doesn’t dispense ice (and the tray is also screwed into the freeze so you can only grab a few pieces at a time). This review may seem like something from a disgruntled employee but I assure you every word is true. If I were being completely honest, this review would be much more colorful but unfit for public consumption.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Wasted money
We saved up to stay at this place. Hot tub did not work and had a green scum all over it. Was told that was pollen. It was mildew. Toilet on main level hadn't been cleaned in ages. It was covered in mildew. Swimming pool room was a science project. We stayed one night and left and took a loss(because service manager couldn't find a replacement place and didnt seem to eager to help) to rent from another company( cabins for you)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Christopher R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Great location close to everything. The family really enjoyed the pool. Fantastic trip overall!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Gary S.

Romantic Getaway
My husband and I just loved this place! It was in a convenient location close to everything, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It was the perfect spot to spend our honeymoon! The cabin was dusty in a few places and we saw some cob webs and dead bugs, but we were in a wooded area where that is to be expected. The hot tub, jacuzzi tub, and pool were just what we were looking for to relax and unwind after days of sightseeing and enjoying all the activities of the day. Would definitely recommend this place to others, and we loved and enjoyed our stay at Makin Waves!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

Ryan C.

Cabin was cool, timber tops staff was not!
The cabin was okay, pretty clean, and the location was good. There was no internet however, despite being advertised. We tele-commute, and this was a huge problem for us. Timber Tops staff was unconcerned with our need for internet to do our jobs and lied repeatedly to us about why the internet was not working. It was out for our entire stay. After claiming to try to reach the cabin owner, and not calling us back with any updates, the staff finally said the issue was an outage in the area. After calling the internet provider, they reported no outages in the area. We contacted Timber tops staff and informed them that we contacted the internet provider. They assured the internet would be working by days end. That was day 3 of our stay and at check out on day 5, still no internet and not even a call/update from Timber Tops staff. Very unprofessional and seemingly unconcerned with the experience of guests. Would not rent through them again.

6/10 Okay

Darrell B.

Liked: Cleanliness
My view
Appliances and tvs didn't work properly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brittnea A., Johnson City, Tn

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Get Away
The cabin was the perfect fit for our family of 3. Very clean cabin. We all enjoyed the indoor pool after a long hike in the cold. Quick 10 minute drive into Gatlinburg however a bit longer drive to get into pigeon forge. It was off the beaten path and secluded which was perfect. However we had no cell phone service at the cabin and the Wifi would not connect. I attempted to message the management through vrbo once in town to trouble shoot but they never responded.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

sarah o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Positive!!
Great secluded property. Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S., Wynnville, Alabama

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cabin
We loved the pool to the hot tub and fireplace. We saw a bear right out in the driveway! Would love to return

10/10 Excellent

John/Paige R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great!
Great secluded location with everything you need to relax and disconnect. Perfect for couples and small families.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cecil G.

Liked: Cleanliness
No issues
As stated online. Secluded was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

Was a beautiful, fun cabin to stay in
Whether it’s snuggling on the couch enjoying the fire while watching a movie, taking a dip in the pool, soaking in the jacuzzi, or relaxing in the heart shaped hot tub this place has everything. We enjoyed every minute of it and would highly recommend it to anyone looking to get away from it all in this secluded cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018