Welcome home to Karen’s Cozy Cottage, a charming and pet-friendly 1,200-square-foot cabin tucked among the trees in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. From cozy interiors and conveniences to make your stay easy to fun extras for entertainment and a peaceful setting in the Great Smoky Mountains, Karen’s Cozy Cottage has all you need to feel right at home while you’re away. This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom cabin has space to sleep 4 adults, in addition to rollaway beds for 2 kids.

After a day hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, driving around Cades Cove, shopping in downtown Gatlinburg, and exploring all the many fun attractions, come back to Karen’s Cozy Cottage to unwind. Spend the afternoon relaxing on the leather recliners as you read a book by lamplight or watch TV on the flatscreen above the gas fireplace. Then head to the fully equipped kitchen to whip up snacks, drinks, and homemade dishes. Enjoy meals at the expandable dining table or window bench seating — another perfect place to watch the rain, read, or just hang out on days around the cabin.

For entertainment, Karen’s Cozy Cottage has a big screen TV and DVD player, high-speed internet, and a foosball table! It also has plenty of conveniences, including a washer and dryer and a gas grill for cookouts on those beautiful mountain days. Bedrooms also have their own TVs, and the hot tub on the deck is just the place to soak away stress at the end of the day.

Living Room
Find a peaceful place to hang out, read a good book, and chat by a crackling fire in the living room at Karen’s Cozy Cottage. Quaint, inviting, and full of charm, this cozy space features leather recliners to kick back, a built-in bench with a bay window framing the trees, a stacked stone (gas) fireplace to set the mountain mood, and a flatscreen TV with a DVD player for entertainment. Snuggle up with your family for movie night, sip wine by the fireplace on chilly evenings, and enjoy a memorable read or chat by the window. 

Kitchen
Steps away from the living area is the fully equipped kitchen that boasts country chic touches throughout, cream cabinetry, dark countertops, major appliances, and plenty of natural light. It’s a spacious kitchen with everything you need, including pots, pans, plates, bowls, glasses, cutlery, and mugs, to cook and serve meals at the cabin. Fix nutritious breakfasts before exploring the national park, set out lavish lunches for a break at the cabin, bring home takeout for dinner since this Gatlinburg cabin is so close to town, and easily grab treats at midnight. Simply bring the ingredients, snacks, and drinks, and you’re all set for food on your vacation!

Dining Area
At the edge of the kitchen is the dining table that can expand for more space. With the bay window bench and living room recliners just there, everyone can dine comfortably at Karen’s Cozy Cottage. Plus, the table is great for setting up a homeschool station, checking emails on your laptop, making plans to visit downtown Gatlinburg for the day, playing board or card games, and working on arts and crafts. 

Rec Room
Downstairs at this Gatlinburg cabin awaits the fun rec room that boasts a foosball table to play, a table with chairs, and a media space with a big screen TV, sofa, and Papasan chair (aka moon chair). It’s a neat space to retreat for a while and spend time with loved ones, conquering the foosball field, chillaxing in front of the big screen, or chatting with a friend while enjoying a few cold ones at the table. Plus, if the kids want their own space to hang out at the cottage, here it is!

Bedrooms
When bedtime rolls around, you can choose between 2 bedrooms that each feature a flatscreen TV and a queen-size bed. One of the bedrooms even has its own kitchenette — with a microwave, mini-fridge, storage, and coffeemaker — for added convenience and privacy if needed...or wanted because this is YOUR Smoky Mountain vacation. There are also 2 twin-size rollaway beds that are great for kids and 2 full bathrooms in the home. 

Outdoor Spaces
Follow easier flat, paved roads from downtown Gatlinburg to the flat, gravel parking for 2-3 vehicles at Karen’s Cozy Cottage. Wooded scenery is enjoyable from the deck with a steamy hot tub, a gas grill, and a breakfast table. Soak muscles in the hot tub after traveling around the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community to find the best handmade pottery and unique souvenirs. Toss burgers or steaks onto the grill for a fun cabin cookout. And sip wine and enjoy treats at the table under the stars.

Other Amenities
Along with entertaining amenities and a convenient location super close to town, this Gatlinburg cabin offers guests high speed Wi-Fi at no extra charge. Hop online anytime to stay connected with family members and friends, check out local restaurants before visiting, keep up with emails, and post trip videos to social media. There’s also a washer and dryer in the home so you can do laundry whenever you need to, like after horseback riding or working up a sweat over the grill. 

Local Fun
Close to downtown Gatlinburg — only half a mile away — Karen’s Cozy Cottage is perfect for those wishing to stick close to the excitement and convenience of nearby eateries, shops, and attractions. You can pop into town whenever you like to putt-putt, visit Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, walk across the Gatlinburg SkyBridge, face your fears in the Mysterious Mansion, ski at Ober, or ride a mountain coaster. Of course, you can also spend the day shopping in The Village and Mountain Mall and dining at the many restaurants. We highly recommend No Way Jose’s with riverside seating, any pancake house you spot, and Ole Red for cocktails and music. 

What would your Gatlinburg vacation be without a visit to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park? There’s an entrance on the edge of town, and it’s free to enter anytime. Lace up your hiking boots to reach a waterfall, take a scenic drive through the gorgeous Cades Cove, picnic by a peaceful river, ride horses or go on a carriage ride, fly fish, and more! And don’t forget to bring your camera to snap memorable shots, a few bottles of water to stay hydrated, plus snacks to keep up your energy.

Anakeesta
Shop, dine, and play at this aerial adventure park that features the only single-rail mountain coaster in the country, a 360 observation tower, the Treetop Skywalk, an enchanting sensory garden, duel ziplining, yummy eateries, and fun stores to keep you entertained all day!

Sugarlands Distilling Company
Sip on Sugarlands Smoky Mountain shine, whiskey, and spirits, then return to Karen’s Cozy Cottage with a few jars and bottles to enjoy together. Before leaving, you can also take a cocktails tour or participate in a neat workshop where you’ll lend a helping hand to make distilled spirits.

Cherokee Grill
Enjoy a well-crafted steak dinner at this elegant lodge with stone, brick, granite, and walnut touches. Soft lighting paired with a gorgeous fireplace makes this place a top choice for date nights. Plus, it’s conveniently located in the heart of Gatlinburg, near plenty of attractions and shops.