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ECHO PLACE. A cozy Family Base Camp for Hiking, Skiing, and Area Exploration!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
Interior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8147 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

ECHO PLACE. A cozy Family Base Camp for Hiking, Skiing, and Area Exploration!

Echo Place has over 1,580 SF of living area with lots of surrounding porches and decks. A bedroom and bath on each of the three levels makes the ideal setup for up privacy when more than one couple/family come together for fun in the Smokies. We advertise to sleep (8) due to size of cabin. However with the sofa bed and loft cubby it can actually sleep eight (8) adults and three (3) children comfortably. Plenty of very well lit parking for at least 4 vehicles. Zero steps to the main level!

The Main Level features a bedroom with King bed and bunkbeds for kids/teenagers, HDTV and DVD player. The bathroom is shared with the main living area. Open kitchen/dining/living room with HDTV/DVD Player and Bluetooth surround sound to stream your own music. A huge stone fireplace, soaring ceilings, plenty of glass/french doors to the decks and woods make this space seem huge. The deck space off the main level includes a large covered porch with picnic table, open decking with Adirondack chairs and a bar w/seating to take in the views and mountain air. Also a half-court shuffleboard off the parking lot makes for great outdoor fun. The hiking center is at the entrance with hiking poles, binoculars, and a ruck pack full of emergency items.

The Loft Level features a Queen bed w/child sleeping area, private bath and French doors leading to a nice balcony and sitting area. HDTV.

The Lower Level features a third bedroom with King bed, HDTV, UT themed laundry room, and a recreation room. The bathroom is shared between the rec room and bedroom. Recreation includes a beautiful handcrafted shuffleboard table, an air hockey table, and a 3-in-1 bumper pool/poker/game table. Comfortable sectional for viewing movies on the large surround sound HDTV with Bluetooth theater. Plenty of movies and games provided for your use as well as several board games.
Off the Rec Room is an enclosed screened in porch with a bubbling hot tub and comfortable seating to take in the night. A grille area is just outside (bring your own charcoal).
Internet and Streaming Services provided along with plenty of movies onsite for family movie night.

Property manager

Jay Welborn

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Foosball table
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside only. Can w/sand provided for butts

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking 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 there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1584 sq ft (147 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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 not allowed
Note from host: Loss of security deposit if pets are found onsite

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
Note from host: Small events/overnight guests max 8 adults
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, a first aid kit, 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

Echo Place...echo Place.. Cabin Gatlinburg
Echo Place...echo Place.. Gatlinburg
Echo echo Gatlinburg

About the neighborhood

Map
Gatlinburg, TN

What's nearby

  • Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park - 4 min drive
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 4 min drive
  • SkyPark - 5 min drive
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 6 min drive
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Crawdaddy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Smith & Son Corner Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Crockett's Breakfast Camp - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ECHO PLACE. A cozy Family Base Camp for Hiking, Skiing, and Area Exploration! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ECHO PLACE. A cozy Family Base Camp for Hiking, Skiing, and Area Exploration! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ECHO PLACE. A cozy Family Base Camp for Hiking, Skiing, and Area Exploration! ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ECHO PLACE. A cozy Family Base Camp for Hiking, Skiing, and Area Exploration! located?

This family-friendly Gatlinburg cabin is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

ECHO PLACE. A cozy Family Base Camp for Hiking, Skiing, and Area Exploration! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 231 out of 298 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 298 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 298 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 298 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 298 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dave R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding party
Property was a little dated but very nice and comfortable. Great location. Saw 2 large bears 2nd night and a mama and 2 cubs the next morning at cabin next door. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

melissa b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location!
Jay was very responsive. Cute cabin. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Stan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun House
Had a great time. Very homey and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway!!
We were very happy with our stay at Echo Place! We enjoyed seeing the bears!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place
The location was amazing!! We had bear sightings everyday which is what we were hoping for! Overall super wonderful stay! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Brooke R., Montgomery, Al

great for multi families
The owner is quick to communicate! Great house, out of the hustle and bustle but close to all the activities!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dawn F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Daily bear activity!
The house was all that we needed. Plenty of room for the 4 of us. The hot tub was wonderful after hiking all day! Parking was easy. The host was very responsive with answers to questions. It was dated & could use new carpet & brighter paint. But, the bear activity was exciting! We enjoyed watching the bears daily! We would definitely rent this house again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the cabin!
It was beautiful and quite. If you like seeing bears then its the place for you. We enjoyed our stay and watching the bears walk around. Keep your truck locked. We didnt.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cassie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family cabin
This was a great cabin for a family. We had a total of 6 adults, 3 kids under 4yo, and 1 baby. It accommodated all of us very well. If you want to see bears, this is the place! We saw bears all three days we were there. We will definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trinity P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay!
Host is super kind and fixed minor issues in a very timely manner! We got to see bears and it was really fun! Would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ron L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs a good cleaning, simple maintenance, and updated.
We don't believe the cabin was cleaned before we arrived. We had to clean and kill a bunch of ants that were crawling all over the living room. Upon lifting the rug we found old food that looked to be swept under there. We had a water leak that had to be repaired our first day there and had no air conditioning for most of the week until someone came to repair it, which I believe was on Thursday. There is not one comfortable seat in the living area so I think it's time for some updating. I am not trying to get a free vacation as another reviewer was accused of trying. We were very disappointed in renting the cabin for our stay and would never make the same mistake twice. Back in the day it would have been ideal but in the present day it is not.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bear-Filled Stay in the Smoky Mountains
Our family vacation to Smoky Mountain National Park and Dollywood was made better by our rental home. It had ample space and many amenities, including a hot tub and access to a community pool. Although the bathrooms are a bit outdated and the bears are definitely smart enough to get into your car, we had a great time and would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place
Beautiful place to stay and enjoyed the bears. Will stay again real soon
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Beary Best!
Wow! We decided to take a much-needed vacation to the Smokies with our whole family, and Echo Place truly delivered! The location was incredibly convenient—just a 10-minute drive to Gatlinburg and 25 minutes to Pigeon Forge, so we were right in the heart of everything. The cabin was perfect for our group of eight, with ample space for everyone to find a little privacy or rest when needed. The views were spectacular, and we had the added excitement of regular(daily) visits from two neighborhood black bears. (A reminder: don’t feed the bears, keep your cars locked, and use the bear bins for your trash!) We saw several neighbors, unfamiliar with how clever bears can be, having their cars searched by these curious visitors. When we return to the Smokies, we’ll definitely try to stay here again—it was that great! Thank you so much to the owners for Hosting us!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
The house was great!!! Plenty of room for everyone to be together but also have their own space. Communication with Jay was great, he answered my questions immediately and sent all information quickly and accurately. The place was just as it was pictured. The bears were beautiful, inquisitive, and in abundance but that is what the Smoky Mountains are know for. I will definitely rent this house again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Time
We really enjoyed our stay at Echo Place. Jay was very easy to work with and communicated well about the cabin and very quickly. We saw bears each day of our stay around the cabin. The community pool was also very clean and had an attendant on duty.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another amazing vacation in the books
Nice sized cabin, up in the mountains. We saw 9 bears during our stay, one which tore our vehicle door handle off trying to get in (it was locked), but that’s what happens up in the mountains. Everything was cleaned and nice! It is a steep and curvy drive up to the cabin, but it’s within minutes to Gatlinburg ♥️
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house an just minutes to downtown.
We enjoyed our stay! The house is so cute and has all of the amenities we want. We loved starting the day on the deck and even got to see some bears! The location is fantastic. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
This was a great spot for our three-generations family trip to the Smoky Mountains and an ideal location for heading into the park or going into Gatlinburg. Lots of room to spread out or gather all together. We saw bears almost every day! Our host Jay was very responsive and a pleasure to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Stay
Good place to stay. No issues, everything was as advertised.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bears
This was an amazing cabin!! We will definitely stay here again. We saw 6-8 bears while we were at the cabin. They would walk right by the porch. The place was very clean and had everything you needed like towels, dishes, pans, coffee pot with coffee ect. They even had a game room on the bottom floor. We had a blast playing shuffle board. The cabin is close to everything, but far enough away you didn't hear a bunch of noise. I have recommended this cabin to all my family and friends that are planning on going to Tennessee.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Echo place
Wonderful experience from the original booking to leaving. Great instructions from owners and a wonderful, quiet location. It was a great weekend and we will look to stay here if we’re in the area again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bears galore
Great cabin for our family of 6. Got to see bears up close and personal on atleast 29 separate occasions without having to leave the cabin. The multiple decks and doors came in handy. We didn't use the hot tub do to the chlorine being so strong, but that was alright. If we ever go back to gatlinburg, we will definitely stay at echo place. Jay and Susan were great hosts. Thank you both.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilynn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
We had a wonderful time staying at the cabin. It was comfortable and very welcoming! The little touches left by the host, like the small baskets in the kitchen with tea bags and all of the coffee essentials made us feel like we truly were guests in someone’s home. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Cozy Cabin
This was a cute and cozy little cabin, we loved that each floor had its own room and bathroom, it helped meet the needs of all our group. Overall a nice cabin but could use a little updating, but it feels on par for a stay in Gatlinburg. Close to everything on the main strip. Would recommend this stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024