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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12167 sq m

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

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5.STAR Wheelchair-friendly Smoky Mountain getaway 5.bed 3.bath 6.min to Downtown

Honey Hive Hideaway – Gatlinburg’s First ADA-Friendly Cottage

Welcome to Honey Hive Hideaway, a cozy and cheerful single-level cottage just 6 minutes from downtown Gatlinburg and the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Our 5-bedroom, 3-bath family retreat is more than just a cabin — it’s Gatlinburg’s first ADA-friendly vacation rental, designed to bring comfort, accessibility, and mountain charm together in one unforgettable experience.

Lovingly remodeled in 2023, Honey Hive Hideaway offers both rare accessibility features and the warm atmosphere of a true Smoky Mountain getaway. Whether you’re planning a family reunion, a group trip with friends, or traveling with loved ones who need step-free access, this is a home where everyone can feel welcome.

** Why Guests Love Honey Hive Hideaway **
Guests have called our cottage:

“Perfectly Accessible … a rare find in the mountains.” — Casey (VRBO)

“Spotless and spacious … one of the best Airbnbs we’ve ever stayed in.” — Arno (Airbnb)

“ADA compliant … great for my 93-year-old mother.” — James (VRBO)

“Plenty of room … bathrooms spotless … perfect for ages 13 to 70.” — Tracy (Airbnb)

“We had an amazing stay … cozy, beautifully decorated, and the view was stunning.” — Laura (Airbnb)

With consistent 5-star reviews across VRBO and Airbnb, Honey Hive Hideaway has quickly become one of Gatlinburg’s most trusted vacation rentals — especially for families seeking true accessibility.

** Accessibility Features **
Finding a vacation rental that truly works for wheelchair users or mobility-challenged travelers can be difficult in the mountains. That’s why Honey Hive Hideaway was intentionally designed to be barrier-free:

Step-free entry via ADA ramp that connects the sidewalk to the van-accessible loop driveway.

Two wheelchair-friendly bedrooms, one with articulating beds for added comfort.

One ADA-compliant bathroom with a roll-in shower, grab bars, and plenty of turning space.

Single-level, open floorplan with smooth plank flooring throughout.

Wide hallways and doorways for easy wheelchair movement.

Spacious porches and decks: a 60-foot covered front porch and a 12x16 rear deck, both accessible.

Driveway loop design allows vehicles to pull through without backing up — ideal for vans and small buses.

One guest summed it up: “Being able to bring our wheelchair-bound family member and have every area on one level with ramp access was a huge plus.”

** The Space **

5 Bedrooms / 3 Bathrooms / Sleeps 10+ comfortably

Large open living room with cozy sectional sofa and a 65” TV

TVs in every bedroom

Fully equipped kitchen with: dishwasher, range, microwave, reverse osmosis water system, Instant Pot, Crock-Pot, coffee maker & Keurig

Heat & air conditioning

Reliable WiFi and landline phones in every room

Laundry room for guest use

Ample parking for up to 5 vehicles

Guests consistently praise the space: “There was enough room to accommodate 12 people ages 13–70 perfectly … we did not feel cramped at all.” — Tracy (Airbnb)

** Outdoor Spaces **
Relax like a true local:

60-foot front porch with rocking chairs for morning coffee or evening chats.

12x16 back deck, wide enough for wheelchair access, perfect for group gatherings.

Outdoor fire ring for making s’mores or enjoying cool mountain nights.

Peaceful wooded setting that feels private, yet still convenient to everything Gatlinburg offers.

** Location Highlights **
Honey Hive Hideaway is perfectly positioned for both relaxation and adventure:

Downtown Gatlinburg – 6 minutes away for shops, dining, and attractions like Ripley’s Aquarium, Anakeesta, and the SkyLift Park.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park – minutes from hiking trails, scenic drives, wildlife viewing, and waterfalls.

Pigeon Forge – just a short drive to Dollywood, The Island, Titanic Museum, and countless shows.

Ober Mountain – ride the tram, ski in winter, or enjoy alpine slides in summer.

As one guest wrote: “Convenient for Gatlinburg and the National Park. Isolated and peaceful but still close to everything we needed.” — Howard (Airbnb)

** Seasonal Reasons to Visit **

Spring: See wildflowers bloom across the Smokies, enjoy mild weather, and explore quieter trails.

Summer: Perfect for family reunions and group trips, with endless attractions in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.

Fall: Peak foliage season brings brilliant colors — guests book far in advance for this time of year.

Winter: Cozy up by the fire, visit holiday light displays, and take advantage of nearby winter sports at Ober Mountain.

** Our Story **
Honey Hive Hideaway is more than a rental — it’s our family’s passion project. Over three years of remodeling during the Covid years, with the help of our 8 teenagers, we transformed this cottage into a warm, eco-conscious retreat.

90% of salvageable materials were recycled back into the remodel.

Locally sourced lumber was used for the handmade porch decking.

The cabin is energy-efficient while retaining a rustic, cottage feel.

The cheerful honeybee theme reflects both the bright yellow exterior and our family’s sense of togetherness. Guests often tell us it makes their stay memorable and welcoming.

** Guest Testimonials **

“This was honestly one of the best Airbnbs my family & I rented … Everything was absolutely perfect. We loved the bee theme!” — Arno

“ADA compliant, spotless, and plenty of space for the whole family.” — James

“Beautifully decorated, incredibly comfortable, and the view was absolutely stunning.” — Laura

“We all felt right at home during our stay. So peaceful & quiet. Highly recommend!” — Alyssa

“Spotless and spacious … perfect for our group from ages 13 to 70.” — Tracy

** Book Your Stay **
If you’ve been searching for a true wheelchair-accessible cabin in the Smokies, look no further. Honey Hive Hideaway is:

Barrier-free from driveway to deck

Spacious enough for families and groups

Cozy and charming, with a theme guests love

Conveniently located minutes from Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mountains

Book your stay at Honey Hive Hideaway today — where sweet comfort, cozy style, and complete accessibility come together.

Property manager

Brian Dunlap

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Front entrance ramp
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

ADA Cottage Gatlinburg
ADA Cottage Private vacation home
ADA Cottage Private vacation home Gatlinburg

About the area

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Gatlinburg, TN

What's nearby

  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Anakeesta - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • SkyPark - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 8 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Three Jimmy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Flapjack's Pancake Cabin - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Little House of Pancakes - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Alamo Steakhouse - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5.STAR 🐻 5.bedroom 3.bath - ADA - 6.min to Downtown. Newly remodeled for 2023. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 5.STAR 🐻 5.bedroom 3.bath - ADA - 6.min to Downtown. Newly remodeled for 2023.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5.STAR 🐻 5.bedroom 3.bath - ADA - 6.min to Downtown. Newly remodeled for 2023.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5.STAR 🐻 5.bedroom 3.bath - ADA - 6.min to Downtown. Newly remodeled for 2023. located?

Situated in Gatlinburg, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Chapel at Honeymoon Hills, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. Roaring Fork and Historic Ogle Log Cabin are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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5.STAR Wheelchair-friendly Smoky Mountain getaway 5.bed 3.bath 6.min to Downtown Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan S., Grove City

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for families

My family of 8 stayed here for a vacation. Place was clean, easy to get to, beds were comfortable, and plenty of seating for family meals and gatherings!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great area

Beautiful, well decorated, and supplies in the kitchen were fabulous.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Cabin with plenty of room.

Awesome Cabin on the north side of Gatlinburg. Plenty of room. 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, great room, kitchen, and dining room. ADA compliant which was good for my 93 year old mother. The outdoor fire ring was great for having a campfire and cooking smores. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfectly Accessible

Stayed here with 3 individuals with special needs and mobility issues. Was perfect and accessible for all. This is a rare find in the mountains and we are so happy to have found it. Owner was helpful and available. Everyone enjoyed their stay and we hope to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet stay just outside town

Honey Hive Hideaway is very conveniently located just outside of downtown in what seemed to be a more local residential area. The cabin itself was very clean and well kept. Plenty of bed space with all large bed and 3 full bathrooms made it very convenient for our group of friends to stay the night comfortably. we would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Cabin!

Perfect cabin for a family trip. The cabin was clean and spacious and felt like home away from home. Very close to downtown Gatlinburg but also a very easy drive to Dollywood and Pigeon Ford. The owners were wonderful and we had no issues at all. A wonderful advantage is all the bedrooms and bathrooms for our family of 7. We are definitely looking forward to a return visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

charles p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

family gathering

Had 4 married family 2 children, plenty of room. One family was wheelchair bound. Being how the assessable areas were all on the same floor with a ramp to get to it was a great plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

family getaway

The host Brian is amazing and very friendly, helpful, and responds quickly! Myself and my family have been coming to the Smokys for many years and I have to say this is one of the cleanest and nicest places we have stayed! Love the rocking chairs on the front porch and the back deck on which we ate every night and its even covered! The beds were very comfortable and the decor is amazing and you can tell some time was spent on the remodel! I highly recommend this place and even though we arent a wheelchair family still loved the accessibility and the layout of the place! We will rent here again as we usually come down every year and every time we come I question my decision to keep living in Wisconsin LOL
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

BEST EVER ANYWHERE

This experience was incredible from the very beginning. Brian answered questions quickly via text as well as kept in touch for our arrival. Brian and Melissa thought of everything we needed to make the trip memorable for the 2 wheelchair bound guests in our group. Melissa even went out of her way to help in anyway she could and it made out check in painless and our stay off to a great start. Having handicapped people can be a challenge for traveling but they accommodated us beautifully. Every one could not say enough about the comfort of each of the beds. Better than some of us have at home. lol When we left we all agreed we will definitely be back and stay longer. You will not find anywhere more comfortable and enjoyable in the Smokey Mountain Area - or Anywhere in fact! Honey Hive Hideaway is the BEST EVER ANYWHERE
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer (Jenny) S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Place to Unwind as a Family

We stayed at Honey Hive Hideaway for a long weekend gathering of 3 adult siblings, their spouses/children and our mom. Honey Hive Hideaway is conveniently located very near Great Smokey National Park entrance/Gatlinburg area. The host, Brian, was very responsive and helpful in order to make our stay comfortable. We did not have anyone handicapped in our group, however we did have toddlers... a single story (rare in this area if looking for accommodations for a larger group) made toddler proofing much simpler. This property has three full baths, all opening into the hall/common area, again, super conducive to a larger groups' use. Everything was clean, comfortable and in working order- fresh flowers on the tables and farm fresh eggs in the fridge were an above and beyond touch to help us feel right at home/welcomed. We enjoyed the outside spaces- covered front and back porches, a firepit, some green space for playing, and plenty of seating all around. As a reader, my heart felt warmed to see baskets of books in each room for perusing/reading- along with multiple soft throw blankets throughout the home- this property invites guests to relax and unwind. These property owners have thought of all those little extra touches that make a big difference- I would highly recommend their property and would enjoy staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent choice

We thoroughly enjoyed the accommodations. No problems. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Hideaway

It was perfect for a family Thanksgiving getaway weekend. Plenty of space for 6 adults and a toddler, clean and cozy. Close enough to town but still has a cozy cabin vibe. Spacious kitchen/dining/living area perfect for everyone to gather around the tv and dining table.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023