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Amazing views! Great for couples & families. Near skiing in Gatlinburg

Family-friendly stay near Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

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Outdoor spa tub
Property grounds
Game room
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8155 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Place, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Anakeesta
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪82 min drive‬

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About the area

Gatlinburg

Heart of Gatlinburg.You'll find Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Great Smoky Mountains National Park within 3 miles (5 km) of this Gatlinburg cabin. Anakeesta and Hillbilly Golf are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Anakeesta - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 6 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Red - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chesapeake's Seafood And Raw Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Three Jimmy's Good Time Eatery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cuppa Gatlin cafe - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Amazing views! Great for couples & families. Near skiing in Gatlinburg

Owners of Morning Star cabin welcome you!! Enjoy this wonderful 2 bedroom, 2 bath log cabin in the prestigious Gatlinburg Falls Resort. With a convenient location and no windy roads to the community resort, you will be just a few minutes to downtown Gatlinburg, Smoky Mountains National Forrest and only 15 minutes to Pigeon Forge and Dollywood.

During your stay, you can relax in the hot tub on the spacious deck while enjoying breathtaking mountain views! You, your family and guests will love playing a game of pool and video arcade games like Multicade and Golden Tee 4. There is also a PS4 console with video games as well as free WIFI and cable!

The cabin accommodates 8 people with a comfy king bed in the master bedroom and private access to the deck where you can enjoy the beautiful view in the early morning or a late evening beverage. 1 private king bedroom in the lower level will accommodate additional family or friends and 2 queen sleeper sofas for the kids. Lots of amenities to make your stay as easy, enjoyable and memorable as possible.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,664 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 25

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets 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
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, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Amazing views! Great for couples & families. Near skiing in Gatlinburg Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 218 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 218 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 218 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 218 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 218 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paaj K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everthing was great! My family love the hot.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was good except for bed sloped to middle not real comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon A., Alpharetta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous cabin in a beautiful location. Close to downtown Gatlinburg as well as Pigeon Forge.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nichole C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very pretty view, cozy, and lots of bears!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin was nice. Downstairs shower could use updated. One of shower doors did not slide on track when we arrived.We had a bad experience with neighbor next door playing loud music late at night while they were in hot tub. Had to yell for them to turn music down at around 10:30 PM.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
This cabin felt extremely clean and welcoming from the second we stepped inside! We absolutely loved staying here. Even in the midst of our 6 month old’s sleep regression, we enjoyed this cabin so much - the games, hot tub, balconies were all wonderful. My older boys want to book it again already for next year! Thanks for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family stay

Beautiful views and accommodations for our family of four.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley G., United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Nice cabin. Lots of room. Great location. Saw 2 bears!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was as advertised- clean, amazing views, comfortable furniture and beds, indoor entertainment options and lots of extras you might need (laundry facilities, ample towels, stocked kitchen, brochures). This is a great location with views for miles that allows easy access to Gatlinburg but also a back road to Pigeon Forge that cuts off a lot of traffic. The outdoor pool was refreshing and clean and owners were easy to access via phone/text.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Morning Star

Excellent location and beautiful cabin. Even had bears on property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome!

Our stay here was wonderful! The views were beautiful and the location was great. It was a short drive to lots of attractions. We all enjoyed the pool and hot tub and the kids loved playing pool. There was plenty of space for us and our two kids.
Sunset from the balcony
Morning coffee on the balcony
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candace M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

Wonderful cabin. Very clean. My boys loved the pool table!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobby K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wifes bday

Had a great time , the place is great! Lots of amenities!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family trip

It was great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Do it! Go NOW!

You won’t regret it. We had a great time. Best break I have had in years. Totally needed it.Great times with great people.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

We will stay there again for sure awesome place !!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deseraie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property, great location and Super easy check in and out.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gatlinburg vacation

Great place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Hilarie C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful views!

The cabin was very charming, but felt like it wasn't cleaned. Found items around the cabin that were left from previous guests. A half eaten banana was left on the back porch as well! Also, be prepared if you are going in the fall that it is CROWDED!!!! We had never been so we were shocked at how bad the traffic was and even just walking down the sidewalk was a mess.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abby L., South Riding, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Cabin!

We loved our stay at Morning Star! The kitchen is well stocked for cooking, the bathrooms were very clean, and my son and husband loved the arcade games in the basement. The owners are super responsive and helpful when needed. Thanks for a fantastic experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent-will be back

Perfect way to see the surrounding Smokies and spend a few days
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracee S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing vacation

Beautiful cabin with amazing views. Enjoyed watching the bears everyday. Perfect location for whatever you might need.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful cabin!

This cabin was so warm and welcoming - the perfect size for my husband, me and our two kids. We swam at the pool every day, played pool/checkers, saw so many things in Pigeon Forge. We even saw bears! The view was spectacular and the cabin was so clean and well-stocked
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

JORDAN D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay!

We loved our stay here. Everything was nice and clean and the property felt like home away from home. The arcade downstairs was a nice addition for the kids too.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023