What makes this one different A game loft built for first times: air hockey, a shuffleboard table with a bowling pin set, and a two-player arcade Three king bedrooms plus two queen sleeper sofas, so ten people never end up on top of each other Close to the fun, quiet at night: about 20 minutes to Dollywood and 15 to the Parkway, on a peaceful wooded lot A private back deck with a hot tub, string lights and a table for dinner outside Dogs welcome, up to two, with bowls, a leash, towels, blankets and treats waiting A week of firsts, and a cabin to come home to Coffee in the trees. The back deck is the spot in the morning. Two mugs, the woods all around, and nothing to hear but birds and the dogs settling in. It's the calm before the big day, and the grown-ups tend to claim it together before anyone else is up. Then breakfast. The table seats eight and the kitchen counter takes four more, so nobody eats standing up. Out for the big stuff. Maybe it's the first Dollywood trip, 20 minutes away, and the first real coaster for somebody. Maybe a day on the Parkway, 15 minutes down the road. Maybe the Apple Barn for lunch, or a long drive out to Cades Cove, about an hour, for the bears and the open fields. However the day goes, the drive home is short, on curvy mountain roads that never get too steep. Back for the loft. Everyone comes home with energy left, and the loft is where it goes. Somebody learns shuffleboard for the first time and wants a rematch. The bowling pins come out. Air hockey turns into a tournament, and the arcade settles the tiebreakers. That's the part of the trip the kids will still be talking about at school. Evenings on the deck. The charcoal grill handles dinner, and the outdoor table means everyone eats together under the string lights. Later, the hot tub. The kids get it first, and the grown-ups take over once they're in bed. Keep an eye on the windows, too. Bears pass through these woods, and more than one family has spotted one from the main bedroom. For whoever planned the whole thing. The main-floor king suite has its own bath with a whirlpool tub and a separate shower. After a full day at Dollywood, that tub is the reward. Down the hall, the family room has an electric fireplace and a queen sleeper sofa for the last ones still awake. The dogs come too. They're part of the family, so they come on the trip. Up to two dogs, with bowls, a leash, towels, poop bags, treats, their own blankets to lie on, and cleanup spray for the muddy-paw days. There's a small grassy area in the front yard for quick walks on a leash. Where everyone sleeps Main floor: king bedroom with its own bath (whirlpool tub and separate shower) and a smart TV Main floor: family room with a queen sleeper sofa, electric fireplace, smart TV and DVD player Upstairs: two king bedrooms, each with a smart TV Upstairs loft: game room with a queen sleeper sofa and smart TV 3 bedrooms · 3 full baths · sleeps 10 Bathrooms: the private bath in the main-floor suite, a second full bath on the main floor with a walk-in shower and the laundry, and a full bath upstairs with a tub and shower. Everything the whole crew needs The game loft Air hockey table Shuffleboard table with a bowling pin set Two-player multi-game arcade Queen sleeper sofa and smart TV For the kids Portable crib (bring your own crib sheets) Wooden high chair and kids' dinnerware For the dogs Bowls, leash, towels, poop bags, treats, dog blankets and cleanup spray Kitchen and dining Modern, fully equipped kitchen Dining table for 8, plus 4 seats at the counter The back deck Private hot tub Outdoor dining table and seating String lights Charcoal grill The practical stuff Fast, free wifi Smart TVs in the bedrooms and main areas (sign in with your own streaming accounts) Washer and dryer Free parking for 3 cars Close to the fun, quiet at night Bluff Ridge Acres is a peaceful pocket of Sevierville with big lots, no sidewalks and hardly any traffic. Star Ridge sits among the trees, close enough to everything that a forgotten sweatshirt is a quick trip, and quiet enough that the deck feels miles away from the Parkway. Dollywood is about 20 minutes away, and the Pigeon Forge Parkway with its shows, restaurants and go-karts is about 15. The Apple Barn is about 13 minutes away. Walmart, Publix and the outlets are 15 to 20 minutes away for supplies. Gatlinburg is 35 to 40 minutes away, and Cades Cove is about an hour, worth the drive for a full day in the national park. Good to know Check-in is 4pm, and check-out is 10am. Pets: up to 2 dogs, well-behaved, house-trained, vaccinated and on flea and tick prevention. The pet fee is $125. There's no fenced yard, so dogs stay on a leash outside. Getting here: curvy mountain roads, paved and not too steep. In winter, 4-wheel drive is strongly recommended. Construction next door: a new cabin is being built on the neighboring lot, so there may be daytime construction noise for now. Water: the cabin runs on well water, so bottled water is a good idea during a power outage. Security cameras at the entry points only. No smoking, no parties or events. Children and infants are welcome. Cancellation: full refund if you cancel 14 or more days before check-in. Cancellations within 14 days of check-in are non-refundable. What families say "We had 2 infants and a dog, plus 7 other people, and we were never on top of each other. The back balcony is the best spot for morning coffee." Leigh, September 2026 "We learned how to play shuffleboard and enjoyed all the games in the loft." Jamie, June 2026 "One of the highlights was the game room. There was something for everyone, including air hockey, arcade games, and shuffleboard." Bharath C., June 2026 "It's only about 15 to 20 minutes from downtown Pigeon Forge, so it was easy to get to restaurants, shops, and attractions, yet the cabin area itself was peaceful and quiet. It felt like the best of both worlds." Rebekah, October 2025 "I've been to Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge countless times and this has been my favorite cabin so far." Sarah, May 2026 "Thanks to an awesome host, this mama was actually able to relax on vacation." Bethany, August 2023 Questions families ask before booking Can we bring our dogs? Yes. Up to 2 dogs are welcome for a $125 pet fee, as long as they're house-trained, vaccinated and on flea and tick prevention. We leave out bowls, a leash, towels, poop bags, treats, dog blankets and cleanup spray. There's a small grassy area in the front yard, and no fenced yard. How many people does it sleep? Up to 10: three king bedrooms plus queen sleeper sofas in the family room and the game loft. How far is Dollywood? About 20 minutes. The Pigeon Forge Parkway is about 15 minutes, Gatlinburg 35 to 40, and Cades Cove about an hour. What's in the game room? An air hockey table, a shuffleboard table with a bowling pin set, and a two-player multi-game arcade, plus a queen sleeper sofa and a smart TV. Is it good for babies and little kids? Yes. There's a portable crib (bring your own sheets), a wooden high chair and kids' dinnerware. What's the drive like? Curvy mountain roads, paved and not too steep. In winter, 4-wheel drive is strongly recommended. How many cars can we bring? The driveway fits 3 cars, and parking is free. What's the cancellation policy? Cancel 14 or more days before check-in for a full refund. Cancellations within 14 days of check-in are non-refundable. Book direct with Kelly Booking here instead of on Airbnb or VRBO gets you a lower rate and no service fee, and returning guests get a discount on their next stay. You'll also deal directly with the person who knows this cabin best. Questions before you book? Call or text Kelly From Kelly My favorite guests are the ones who go home with a new story. The family that learned shuffleboard for the first time and played it every night. The kids who saw their first bear from the bedroom window. That's what I want Star Ridge to give you: a...