FAQS

Check in is at 4 p.m. local time. Early arrivals may be arranged pending other reservations and the housekeeping schedule. Early check-ins are not allowed during the peak Summer period. Please contact us 24-48 hours of your arrival to make these arrangements. Unless you have specifically arranged for an early arrival time, please do not arrive at the property before your scheduled check in time.

Check out is at 10 a.m. local time. Your prompt departure is appreciated so we can prepare the unit for incoming guests. A 1-hour late departure may be arranged pending other reservations and the housekeeping schedule. If you have not arranged for a late check out, you may be charged $50 for each hour beyond 10 a.m. you are still on property, at a minimum of one hour. If the unit has not been vacated by 3 p.m. on your check-out day, a fee equal to the daily rental rate may be assessed.

Our maximum occupancy refers to the number of people allowed in the unit at any given time (this includes guests and visitors), some of which may be mandated by internal and external regulations. If you are planning on having additional guests during your stay, please contact management for permission. If Maximum Occupancy is violated without management's knowledge, a $500 fee may be charged to the account for violation.

Our guests will enjoy the convenience of quickly and easily paying for our vacation homes directly through our website. Rest easy knowing that our online Vacation Rent Payment platform is accredited, certified, secured, and compliant. We accept VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover payment methods.

All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing via email to info@greatsmokymountainscabinrentals.com. a. Cancellations made within 48 hours of booking AND at least 14 days before check-in are fully refundable. b. Cancellations made 60 days or more before check-in are fully refundable. c. Cancellations made between 30 and 59 days before check-in are 50% refundable. d. Cancellations made less than 30 days before check-in are non-refundable. e. If the balance is not received at least 30 days before the check-in date, we will treat the reservation as a cancellation. f. No refunds will be provided for unused time or no-shows. g. We are not responsible for the weather or other acts of God, and there will be no refunds for these occurrences.  

Smoky Mountain Realty Partners does not issue refunds due to acts of nature such as: weather, road conditions, snow conditions, power outages or forest fires. If the property is uninhabitable due to such circumstances and you did not purchase travel insurance, reservations can be rescheduled for future dates within one year of the reservation date.

Yes, you will be given an option to add the cost of travel insurance during the online reservation process on our website.

25% deposit is due at time of booking; 50% (75% cumulative) due 120 days prior to arrival; Final payment will be required 60 days prior to checking-in to your vacation rental. If your booking is less than 120 days the deposit will be 75% due at time of booking and final payment will be required 60 days prior to checking-in. If booking within 60 days of your stay, payment in full is due at time of reservation.

A starter supply of expendable supplies such as paper towels, toilet paper, soap, shampoo and conditioner, liquid dish soap, laundry detergent, garbage bags and coffee are provided; please bring additional if you feel a small supply will not be adequate. Housekeeping is not provided during your stay.

Bath towels, bed sheets, pillows and blankets are provided. DO NOT take the home’s linens or towels outside.

No, we cannot provide housekeeping services during your stay.

Yes, there is a chance of wildlife in the Smoky Mountain area. However, we do NOT encourage interaction between bears/wildlife. If you are in close proximity to wildlife, please immediately contact TWRA or local police.

Smoking is strictly prohibited inside any of our units. If there is tobacco smell in the home after your departure, there will be a minimum $500 charge and potentially an additional cleaning fee.

Sorry, no pets allowed. Only service animals are permitted in our units with verified paperwork. If guest has pet on the premises, that is not a service animal and management company is unaware of animal- reservation will be charged up to $1,000 for the policy violation.

All of our units are equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi internet. You will receive access details in your check-in email.

All cabins have private charcoal grills, but guest is responsible to bring/purchase charcoal.

Yes, before your arrival, we will send you the name and cell phone number of an on-premises contact who can help with any questions or problems you may have while at Smoky Mountain Realty Partners.

The average nightly rate of a cabin in Gatlinburg is $229 per night.

The best time to visit Gatlinburg is between September and October. The two peak seasons in Gatlinburg are summer (June, July and August) and the month of October, when the fall foliage is at its zenith. July is the busiest month of the summer season, while weekends in October draw the largest crowds in the fall.

Staying in a cabin is the best way to experience the Great Smoky Mountain areas of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.

Overall, Gatlinburg is more compact than Pigeon Forge, which creates a more pedestrian friendly area. There are some downsides to being in a smaller valley. Since there's not much open space or alternative routes, this mountain town tends to get more crowded than Pigeon Forge.

A chalet is a wooden dwelling with a sloping roof and widely overhanging eaves. Today, the term “cabin” is used to describe any mountain or vacation home in the Smoky Mountains. But in fact, a cabin is traditionally a small house built from logs.