City center stay.You'll find Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta within a 15-minute walk of this Gatlinburg vacation home. Historic Ogle Log Cabin and Traffic Light #3 are also within half a mile (1 km).
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
SkyPark - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
Gatlinburg Space Needle - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
Gatlinburg Convention Center - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
Getting around
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 69 min drive
Restaurants
Cliff Top Grill & Bar - 12 min walk
Tennessee Cider Company - 12 min walk
Anakeesta Smokehouse - 4 min drive
Subway - 11 min walk
Ole Red - 8 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Stay in a Vintage Gatlinburg Motel! Now Pet Friendly!
The Fox Den is a 2 bedroom 2 bath Vintage Motel apartment. It was originally the owners house of the Fox Motel built in 1950s by our Grandparents that we have redone and converted to a nightly rental. An amazing location with less than a 1/4 mile walk to downtown Gatlinburg shops and restaurants with a Trolley stop in front of the building. Watch the Gatlinburg parades for Christmas and July 4th from the patio at the front of our plaza! The building was designed by Hubert Bebb (a student of Frank Lloyd Wright) and is one of the few remaining vintage motels in Gatlinburg. It has been remodeled for your comfort while keeping as much original as possible to give you the experience of 'Olde Gatlinburg Charm'. Decorated with a vintage/boho/eclectic theme, local arts and crafts, and rustic touches make this a unique rental. Fox (of Cherokee origin) was our Grandparent's last name and we've kept their legacy of hospitality intact by continuing to welcome guests to our place of happy memories!
Property manager
Scott Smith
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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)
General
Unit size: 1,200 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Service animals 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
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 and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Frequently asked questions
How close is Stay in a Vintage Gatlinburg Motel! Now Pet Friendly! to the airport?
This vacation home is 44.2 mi (69-min drive) away from the McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Stay in a Vintage Gatlinburg Motel! Now Pet Friendly! have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
Does Stay in a Vintage Gatlinburg Motel! Now Pet Friendly! offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Stay in a Vintage Gatlinburg Motel! Now Pet Friendly!?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Stay in a Vintage Gatlinburg Motel! Now Pet Friendly!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Stay in a Vintage Gatlinburg Motel! Now Pet Friendly!?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Stay in a Vintage Gatlinburg Motel! Now Pet Friendly! have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Stay in a Vintage Gatlinburg Motel! Now Pet Friendly! have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Stay in a Vintage Gatlinburg Motel! Now Pet Friendly! to downtown Gatlinburg?
This vacation home is 0.6 mi away from Gatlinburg.
Stay in a Vintage Gatlinburg Motel! Now Pet Friendly! Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 120 reviews
10 - Excellent
108
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 120 reviews
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10
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 120 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 120 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jeremy K.
May 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great unique experience
Great communication from the host and the home was perfect for our family.
Jeremy K.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Riley C.
May 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great home base for Gatlinburg and the park
This spot allowed for very easy access to Gatlinburg and the Smokies while also allowing a bit of reprieve from all the hubbub in town. It was very clean, cozy, and spacious. We really appreciated being able to relax here after long days of hiking. Thanks so much for your hospitality!
Riley C.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Thomas B.
Apr 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Our Gatlinburg fun trip
We had a great time. We enjoyed our vintage motel. We really liked the way it was decorated. Communication with Scott was very quick and effective. We would highly recommend this place.
Thomas B.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Stephanie O.
Apr 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
It was a very great location, close to everything. It was perfect for what a family of 5 and a dog needed.
Stephanie O.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Holly B.
Apr 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
girl's weekend/boy's basketball tournament
This was a great place to stay!!! Perfect location for walking the strip and felt safe and like we were not right in town. It was very homey and relaxed feeling. Highly recommended and will definitely be back!!!
Holly B.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
valerie b.
Apr 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Affordable stay near downtown Gatlinburg.
Have stayed here a couple times. Great communi ation with the owner. Nice place to stay with a multigenerational family.
valerie b.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joshua R.
Mar 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fox
Great local, neat vintage feel.
Joshua R.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Heather E.
Mar 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and very pet friendly
Heather E.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bethany C.
Mar 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway in the mountains
Fox Place is a quaint cottage. It is spacious enough for a family of 5 to find a quiet corner and allowed us to come together for meals. Walking distance to all things Gatlinburg.
Bethany C.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kristin N.
Feb 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our family.
We really enjoyed our stay in Scott's cozy home that will take you back to the warmth & nostalgia of days gone by. Scott was very kind and accommodating to our family and pets. We would be glad to return again soon.
Kristin N.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Paul K.
Feb 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Gatlinburg
Wonderful location and great accommodations
Paul K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amy M.
Dec 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amy M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Caren C.
Nov 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Fox Place is a wonderful place to stay with walking distance for restaurants and attractions. Will stay here again.
Caren C.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kari M.
Nov 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fall festivities
I really enjoyed my stay and hated to leave. It was convenient and inviting. Only thing that might possibly need improvement is the queen bed mattress quality. Otherwise, it was hands down an excellent experience.
Kari M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joan C.
Oct 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
376 Fox Place
Great location near downtown but quiet. House was so nice. Clean and cosy. We loved finding the Scrabble game and a deck of cards. That produced much entertainment and lots of laughs. This lodging had everything we needed. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Joan C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karen B.
Oct 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Pet Friendly Convenient Location
Great location and convenient to stop in to care for dogs during day and grab lunch before heading out again. Second stay in 2024.
Karen B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Penney M.
Oct 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the property
We loved the property. It was very clean and fit our needs perfectly.
Penney M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tracy d.
Oct 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fox Place Fox Den
My husband and I traveled to Gatlinburg for a family wedding and brought our small dog. Many cabins that were “pet friendly” cautioned against pets on furniture and required crating pets if you left the cabin. This rental was different, and Scott was very responsive in letting us know that it would be fine to leave our dog in the home without crating while we were gone for the wedding. I felt like I was at my grandma’s house, and really liked learning about the history of motels in the area. We stayed in the room with the king bed and it was so soft and cozy. I really slept well this trip. We played Scrabble on a rainy afternoon. Only drawback was difficulty finding an outlet in the kitchen to plug in the toaster. No big deal, we just made toast in the bedroom. Updated TVs in each bedroom and the living room were a welcome sight. Walking distance to all downtown Gatlinburg without having to pay for parking was awesome. It was a great trip! I highly recommend this rental for your next trip to the area.
Tracy d.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kristin C.
Sep 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing accommodations with local charm
We really enjoyed our stay at Fox Place. It is accurate to the Vrbo listing and was easy to find . The building is a renovated vintage motel with new modern amenities, but it has rustic charm. It has a cabin feel with the wood work inside, i liked some of the antique looking furniture too. We only had 3 of us in our party, so the daybed room wasn't needed. The layout is unique, but with its age and renovations, its not surprising. I loved the proximity to downtown without being directly downtown Gatlinburg. Its an easy walk to all the shops and restaurants. I would definitely recommend this apartment, and will consider staying again. Scott one of the owners was very responsive to all my questions and offered suggestions for backways around town.
Kristin C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Angie S.
Sep 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet vacation
The whole experience was easy. The apartment /house was clean with everything you pretty much needed except the food. Had no problem with anything. Would come back here again! And hubby's input was he was happy it had 2 bathrooms! Thank you Scott for making it all easy.
Angie S.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
2/10 Terrible
Sherry A.
Sep 14, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Property was nice. Also enjoyed seeing the bear that came out several times during the day while we were there.
Sherry A.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Chris S.
Sep 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
We loved our stay in Gatlinburg! The location was great! It was nice to be able to walk downtown. The place was clean and communication with the owner was quick and easy. Bonus points because it was pet friendly!!
Chris S.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Beth G., Corning
Sep 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Gatlinburg Cottage
Cute little cottage, walking distance to down town. Full kitchen, bathv& 1/2. Little noise from road but not bad, we were there over Labor day weekend & it was busy! Would stay again.
Beth G.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
destiny B.
Aug 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
I loved the house it was so homey feeling and nice everything so so nice and clean and the plants was so cute love the location to
destiny B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
natasha t.
Aug 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
amazing break from life
Visited with my mom and sister and our 2 dogs for a quick birthday get away for my sister. Scott was so great to deal with, responsive, kind, and helpful. I felt like I was more needy than I have ever been for a short term host and he was always so gracious. I am cautious where I stay with my dog for cleanliness and always check under beds and couches at check in. The cleaning crew here keeps the underside of everything clean. Trolly stop literally outside the front door made going into the heavy traffic tourist area a breeze. We LOVED the family history connected to the property. It made staying there seem so special. We even got to see the resident bear which paid us no attention as it crossed the street. Highly recommend this spot. I’ve already told several friends they should stay here.