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Stay in a Vintage Gatlinburg Motel! Now Pet Friendly!

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Place, Historic Ogle Log Cabin
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Anakeesta
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪68 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Stay in a Vintage Gatlinburg Motel! Now Pet Friendly!

The Fox Den is a 2 bedroom 2 bath Vintage Motel apartment. It was originally the owners house of the Fox Motel built in 1950s by our Grandparents that we have redone and converted to a nightly rental. An amazing location with less than a 1/4 mile walk to downtown Gatlinburg shops and restaurants with a Trolley stop in front of the building. Watch the Gatlinburg parades for Christmas and July 4th from the patio at the front of our plaza! The building was designed by Hubert Bebb (a student of Frank Lloyd Wright) and is one of the few remaining vintage motels in Gatlinburg. It has been remodeled for your comfort while keeping as much original as possible to give you the experience of 'Olde Gatlinburg Charm'. Decorated with a vintage/boho/eclectic theme, local arts and crafts, and rustic touches make this a unique rental. Fox (of Cherokee origin) was our Grandparent's last name and we've kept their legacy of hospitality intact by continuing to welcome guests to our place of happy memories!

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of this vacation home's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Anakeesta. Enjoy features like an arcade/game room. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Anakeesta and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
This vacation home offers its guests an arcade/game room. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

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)

General

  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Stay in a Vintage Gatlinburg Motel! Now Pet Friendly! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 147 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 147 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 147 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 147 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 147 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicola W.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a spontaneous weekend trip, and we are so glad we found this little Fox Den. It is extremely clean and just perfect -walking distance to the strip. Although it was within a motel, we were surprised at how peaceful it was. This cozy nook is set up with games as well, which we loved and everything except the groceries you'd need in the kitchen. We were able to cook a meal easily. We saved this as a favorite for future trips to Gatlinburg. Scott thanks for being a great host and communicator, we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jess D.

Liked: Cleanliness
This home was walking distance to everything that downtown Gatlinburg had to offer but far enough away that it was still quiet and away from the hustle and bustle. We were able to bring the pups along for our outdoor hiking adventures which was another major plus! The house was a lot bigger than it looked from the outside and was super cozy and CLEAN. It had everything you needed if you planned on dining in including coffee pot and coffee. Such a neat place overall. I highly recommend a stay in this unconventional little house! I can't wait to book our next trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Shanene B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location was great! We walked to all the activities downtown. With 3 kids it was an easy trek. There is a trolley stop right outside but we couldn’t figure out the schedule so we were sad to not get to ride. The home was fine and had everything we needed. The downfalls were that the hot water only lasted for about 10 mins so we had to space out our showers, which for 5 people was something that had to be planned. The back bedroom had a decent sized gap at the bottom of the door that let in cold air and small insects so I covered it with the rug in that room (not a big issue except the girls that didn’t like the spider). And the sad part was when we were hanging at the house we were all separate because the living room wouldn’t fit us all, due to the layout I understand why the furniture was selected but I’m a mom that likes to hang with my kids and watch tv together and we couldn’t do that. The overall stay was great, we had a great time and the location made it that much better.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
This property was perfect for us with adult children and a baby. The location is great on the parkway. Only 1 step to enter only a couple feet away from where you park. Scott was great at answering questions and keeping us updated. Will definitely stay at this location again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharlene J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our host Scott! Super communication.Location and size of house, perfect for us!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwen A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this historical setting. Easy access to downtown Gatlinburg via walking or trolley. Perfect for our family of 5 plus dog!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tommy M.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was lovely and clean, perfect spot for easy access to Gatlinberg easy walk to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Great central location, easy to access. Plenty of separate spaces
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was just right for what we needed would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

kellyp0308

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to stay for 4 of us. One of us snores and had her own room, the other likes to watch tv while in bed and had her own room, another room with daybed for other friend and I took the couch. 2 bathrooms (and showers) worked out great! Had to bring our own iron. Not sure if the overhead light fixture in living room works ,we couldn't figure out how to turn it on. Really no complaints! Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathy m.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was absolutely cute and very clean. The host was respondsive and accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved this cozy little cottage. It was clean & homey and quiet. Perfect for my husband, myself and our adult son. We would definitely book again when we vacation in Gatlinburg.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little historic property, conveniently located to everything! Walkability is key in Gatlinburg, and the facilities were great here. Easy check-in, consistent communication with the PM. Great value, too!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful time at Fox Place. My parents ans I stayed from Sunday until Thursday. When we got there we were very happy with how clean everything was, how stocked it was, and how inviting the place was. It is very convenient to downtown Gatlinburg, but far enough out to where you didn't have to deal with the business of downtown. I even got to see a bear one evening. Scott is a wonderful host and very responsive to any questions we had. We love that this place was pet friendly, since this was one of our main needs. We will stay at Fox Place again when we come to the Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ree B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great stay at the Fox Place! Perfect location, lots of space for us, kids and dogs. So nice to catch the trolley right outside, head nearby to explore downtown Gatlinburg then come home and make dinner in the kitchen. Loved it! I would suggest, however, that the owner get rid of the rugs. There was a slight scent of dog when we came in so I rolled up the rugs and didn’t use them. I know how dogs like to scent when they smell other dogs so I’m guessing that had happened at some point. No biggie. Overall a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

CARRIE K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic. Will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, clean and convenient. Accommodations very nice and pet friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing lil slice of historic hotel converted to a VRBO. Very nice inside lots of space to spread out but still homey. Very clean. Close to town. We were able to walk into town, but it is still far enough off the main strip so it wasnt noisy. Nice lil green space on the side of cabin for dog walking. Good lights on the outside to light up door etc. We had a couple issues with front door lock, but the owner was nice and VERY quick to respond (even though it was very late) We would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget H.

Liked: Cleanliness
I stayed here with my parrot. Once my family saw the house, I had a different visitor stay with me for a few of the nights. It was wonderful to have the extra room. My nephews loved the arcade game the best! We all enjoyed using the house as a resting place while visiting downtown. I wish I’d booked the entire week of my vacation. It’s a quiet and cozy house with lots of beds and everything you need to enjoy your stay. Quick communication and helpful owner. I only needed a vacuum so I could clean better before leaving.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy communication with host. Well maintained. Close to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for Dollywood

We used it for a place to stay to visit Dollywood. Its a short drive and a great area to walk and see the sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location was great, just a few minutes to walk to the main strip! The cottage was very clean, and the AC was great after being out in the heat all day. The owner was quick to respond to questions we had. We even had a bear pass by the back of the building one day! I will definitely be looking to stay here again next time I visit the Smoky Mountains!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique, historical, convenient!

It was a wonderful stay with a wonderful host! The app was not operating well so the host was quick into action to help! Thank you!!!! There were so many cute decorating details and check in was a breeze! I will definitely stay again! Numbers 6:24-26
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025