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A Little Sip of Heaven in the Smokies!

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Exterior
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 256 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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GATLINBURG, TN
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Anakeesta
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪80 min drive‬

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About the area

Gatlinburg

When you stay at this cabin in Gatlinburg, you'll be in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. .This cabin is 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from Island at Pigeon Forge and 9.3 mi (15 km) from Titanic Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Anakeesta - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • SkyPark - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cliff Top Grill & Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Tennessee Cider Company - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Ole Red - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pancake Pantry - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

A Little Sip of Heaven in the Smokies!

Your delightful studio escape, offering city convenience in a peaceful natural setting!

Nestled in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, this charming studio cabin provides easy access to downtown Gatlinburg’s top attractions while offering a serene retreat.

*STAY DETAILS*
Moonshine Madness is an intimate and comfortable cabin, perfectly suited for couples seeking a relaxing getaway with convenient access to area highlights, accommodating 2 guests.
- Sleeps 2 guests
- 1 bedroom (studio layout)
- 1 full bathroom

*INTERIOR FEATURES*
- Comfortable One-Bedroom Cabin: Perfect for couples, featuring comfortable furnishings within its studio layout.
- Cozy Seasonal Fireplace: For relaxing evenings, adding warmth and ambiance during cooler months.
- Fully Equipped Kitchen: Provides all the necessities to prepare your own meals.
- High-Speed Wi-Fi: Keeps you connected throughout your stay.

*OUTDOOR AMENITIES*
- Private Hot Tub: Unwind and soak after a day of adventure, offering a private spot for relaxation.
- Access to Shared Fire Pit: Gather around for stories and warmth in a communal outdoor space.
- Access to Shared Outdoor Grilling Area: Perfect for enjoyable cookouts with fellow guests.
- Balcony/Patio: Offers a private outdoor space to enjoy the surroundings.

*LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS*
- Excellent Location: Situated in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, providing a fantastic base for exploration.
- Easy Access to Downtown Gatlinburg: Restaurants, shops, and entertainment are nearby.
- Less Than a Mile From Top Spots: Conveniently close to Anakeesta, Sky Bridge/SkyLift, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, Ole Red Restaurant, and Mountain Mall.
- Convenient to Area Highlights: Just 10 minutes to the Gatlinburg Community Center and the National Park entrance, and only 15 minutes to Dollywood.
- Peaceful Natural Setting with City Convenience: Enjoy the best of both worlds.

*IMPORTANT DETAILS*
- Sleeps: 2 guests.
- Pet Policy: Pet-friendly for small dogs only (maximum 2, under 40 lbs each). A non-refundable fee of $75 plus tax applies per pet, and pets must be crated if left alone.
- Non-Smoking Property.
- Parking: Recommended for no more than 2 vehicles.
- No Trailer Parking.
- Age Requirement: Primary renter must be 21 years of age or older and present at the property during the rental period.
- No Parties or Events Allowed.

*THE MOONSHINE MADNESS EXPERIENCE*
Discover your delightful studio escape at Moonshine Madness, a charming cabin that offers the perfect blend of city convenience and a peaceful natural setting. Located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, this comfortable one-bedroom cabin is ideally suited for couples, providing a serene retreat while placing you moments away from Gatlinburg's most popular attractions.

Inside, the cozy studio layout features comfortable furnishings, ensuring a relaxing stay. During cooler months, gather by the cozy seasonal fireplace for warm and intimate evenings. A fully equipped kitchen, flat-screen TV, and high-speed Wi-Fi provide all the modern comforts you need for a convenient and enjoyable vacation. You'll find everything necessary to prepare meals and unwind.

Outside, a private hot tub invites you to soak and unwind after a day of adventure, offering a secluded spot for relaxation. You also have access to a shared fire pit for cozy gatherings and a shared outdoor grilling area for cookouts. With an excellent location less than a mile from top spots like Anakeesta, SkyLift, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, and the Mountain Mall, and just a short drive to the National Park entrance and Dollywood, Moonshine Madness truly offers a peaceful natural setting with unparalleled city convenience.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a water park and a hot tub.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Aunt Bugs Cabin Rentals

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 605 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

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A Little Sip of Heaven in the Smokies! Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 102 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacob E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good property for a couple. Good kitchen set up with reliable appliances. Only concern would be insects in the cabin, but seeing that your in a cabin in the woods, bugs are to be expected to some degree.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

alana d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

Great place that is still close to Gatlinburg but also secluded
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Moonshine Madness

Highly recommend, close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

wendy s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Coffee please!

We did not have a coffee maker that could be used it was missing the glass decanter
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Place To Stay

Good location in Gatlinburg. Had everything we were looking for in our 4 night stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Amber H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Not horrible....

The cabin was not horrible. Would we stay again, possibly but needs some updates. Its a little tricky to find at first but in a good location close to everything. Would be hard to get to in the snow. The cabin did look like the pictures but a lot of updates are needed. The eyes to the stove were broke and you cant read the thermostat. The bed sags towards the middle so you are sleeping sideways some. The back door knob is loose, falling off and the grill is very outdated and not able to use. Overall not horrible but definitely needs some attention. Also not a deal breaker but the christmas decorations were still out and my husband put them in the closet. They were not plugged in just sitting around like someone started to put them up then quit.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Great stays are made in the details…

Walking in the door when we first arrived, it had the same feel as the pictures. However, we began looking around & noticed lots of room for improvement. First, there were 2 very noticeable stains on one of the pillow shams. These were fresh stains that could easily be gotten out if the shams were washed. Next, the mattress had a very large & visibly obvious sag in it where it’s worn out & in desperate need of replacement. Same with the pillows - sleeping on them was like sleeping on empty pillow cases. The fireplace quit working on our last night after only ~3 hours of total use during the stay. The porch light wasn't working - wouldn’t have been such a big deal to us if the porch wasn’t slanted (intentionally, like for snow?) & it wasn’t getting dark so early. I’d also suggest taking more time to keep spider webs knocked down. The outside wasn’t bad but there were definitely plenty of old ones on the inside that needed to be wiped down. As far as the bathroom, I would also suggest taking the time to wipe the mildew off the ceiling. Again, not a huge deal to us but it doesn’t present well to guests. The shower curtain liner was covered in mildew & needs replacement. Last thing was that we went out on the porch on our last night & the door knob was just laid in the door, so it pulled right out. Not a terrible stay, it just wasn’t kept up to what I would consider reasonable standards.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint little cabin for two.

My husband and I needed a quick get away and this fit the bill. We loved the access to the hot tub on a separate deck. it was quiet and relaxing for us. Aunt Bug’s was wonderful to work with. Fun staff!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful cabin in woods

It was very clean and the kitchen was well-stocked for cooking. Hot tub was great too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Joe N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient and cozy

A nice little place just off the strip. Equivalent cost to a hotel with much more to offer and privacy. The only thing wrong was the light on the hot tub did not work and the chemicals were off.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Beautiful view and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

We enjoyed our stay.

Enjoyed our still we will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin was awesome

We enjoyed our stay! The. Staff was awesome and the cabin was perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Luke C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not very clean stove has only 3 blinds that work kitchen was without a sink cover no dish soap tv

not very clean at all hot tub heat control doesn't work stove only has 3 blinds that work.tv didn't work spider webs every where lamp at bed sight no switch to turn on. no soap to wash dishes' I wuld not rent from them again. I spent around 900 dollars for 3 nights wasn't very pleasurable. I really think i should be refunded part of the money back because i didn't get 900 dollars worth of pleasure.Would i reccomed your cabins no i would not.Very poor maintance and very poor house keeping also to many rules to follow.We had a very unpleasant stay. NEVER AGAIN WOULD I STAY HERE.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Ricky P.

Disliked: Cleanliness

The name is accurate Aunt Bugs with emphasis onBugs!

There were spiders and webs all over the cabin and seen roaches on the walls and bed bugs. The cabin was not clean. My wife stayed in the car the first night. We went the next morning to Aunt Bugs and explained this was not acceptable and they said they would have the bugs sprayed. We did not want to stay in a place that had just been fumugated and the desk person said they didnt thing it would be safe going and checking it out once sprayed. They refused to give us a refund so we had to go back home. The sad thing is that this was our first time to Gatlinburg or the Smokey Mountains and didn't get to see it. If you look at the pictures on VRBO the cabin looks very nice but the advertising is not accurate. DO NOT RENT FROM AUNT BUGS!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little cabin

Would rent again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

JORDAN R.

It was ok

Everything was clean for the most part. There was a lot of cobwebs that's has been there a while.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Julie A.

Spider mountain

Spider Webb’s and spiders where present. I was told by owner it was because we was in the mountains. I live in the mountains of Kentucky. I don’t have spiders. Silverware was dirty in draw and the fireplace had been turned off for the season. Wasn’t as romantic as advertised. I wouldn’t pay that much money again for this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannan S., Lago vista

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute, convenient and great hot tub!

This place is great, very comfortable, hot shower, hot tub was on and ready to go when we got there. He only thing is make sure you bring things with you. There is no coffee, coffee filters, no toiletries at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronald D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

Everything went smoothly
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Nicole S.

January 14-17

The cabin was nice, but needs a deep cleaning. There was also some type of rodent underneath the needs to be handled.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

Reid H.

Very poor maintenance & customer support.

Cute cabin, well used and not well maintained. Living room light/fan switches not working so chains had to be used. Problem is the fixture was mounted 15-20 feet high so the chains were still 7’ above the ground. Since my wife & I are 5’2, we had to climb on a chair to reach the chains. Notified the office of the problem and they said it was too expensive to fix, so they wouldn’t do anything about it. I’m 80 yo and not too steady so I reminded them of a good possibility of an accident; they really didn’t care! I expected more.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sonja H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful cabin

Very clean, affordable and quaint. Beautiful area and private. Short distance from downtown Gatlinburg.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021