About Hearthside Cabin Rentals
Hearthside Cabin Rentals is a family-owned and operated cabin company based in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and its website says it has been in business since 2004. It rents cabins around Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville, and since 2013 it has also managed the office, wedding chapel and other amenities at Hearthside at the Preserve in Wears Valley.
The range
Where this company stands out is size. Its cabin list runs from 1 bedroom to 26 bedroom properties, with pages for 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 21 and 26 bedroom cabins. Not many Smokies operators advertise cabins that big, so it is worth a look if you are organizing a huge reunion. It also lists cabins with mountain views, outdoor fire pits, riverfront locations, theater rooms, pool access, private pools and indoor pools, plus a custom-built luxury category.
The company site names several communities, including Bears Cove at the Glades, Hearthside at the Preserve, Hibernation Station, Summit Ridge Resort and Wildbriar.
Who it suits
- Big reunions and church or club groups. The very large cabins are the main reason to look at Hearthside.
- Families who want a pool. There are separate lists for pool access, private pools and indoor pools.
- Weddings. The Preserve in Wears Valley includes a wedding chapel, and the site has a weddings page.
- Dog owners. There is a pet-friendly list.
What to check when you book
These details come from the company's rental policies. Read them again at checkout.
- Payment deadline. For 1 to 5 bedroom cabins, full payment is due at least 15 days before arrival. For 6 bedrooms and larger, it is 60 days.
- Deposits are non-refundable. Cancellation protection is sold as an optional reservation guarantee priced as a percentage of your stay, and refunds depend on that window. Without it you could lose your deposit.
- Dogs. Pet fees are listed as $55 per dog up to 35 pounds and $75 per dog over 35 pounds, with a two-dog maximum, and dogs must be crated when left alone.
- Damage waiver. It is required on 3-bedroom cabins and larger.
- Noise and groups. Large groups should read the noise and security-patrol language in the agreement.
Finding the company
The office is at 702 Wears Valley Road, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 (toll-free 888-993-7655, local 865-429-0955). Browse the Hearthside website, its list of cabins by name and its rental policies.
Wears Valley is the quieter, scenic approach to the park and an easy drive to Pigeon Forge. If you want to be in Gatlinburg at night, book a Gatlinburg cabin instead of assuming the whole portfolio is minutes from downtown.
