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Tiny Owl Cabin – Tranquil Forest Retreat with Hot Tub and Creekside Setting

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Exterior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Exterior
Dining
Fridge, stovetop, coffee/tea maker, toaster

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2180 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Newport, TN
  • Douglas Lake
  • Cosby Picnic Area
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Dollywood
    ‪56 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Newport

On waterfront.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Newport cabin, you'll find Vinson Island and Pigeon River. Woods Island and Wilson Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Cosby Picnic Area - 14 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 18 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Forbidden Caverns - 31 min drive - 23.3 miles
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 56 min drive - 33.2 miles
  • Dollywood - 56 min drive - 41.8 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Monterrey Mexican Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 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.

Tiny Owl Cabin – Tranquil Forest Retreat with Hot Tub and Creekside Setting

Welcome to the Tiny Owl Cabin, a charming forest hideaway nestled in Newport, Tennessee. Just a 35-40 minute drive from Gatlinburg and the breathtaking Great Smoky Mountains, this cozy cabin offers a unique getaway.

Part of a new wave of unique stays across the United States, the Tiny Owl Cabin is a compact space, under 180 square feet, that provides a cozy and primitive experience with modern comforts. Perched among the trees and overlooking a mountain stream nestled near the Cherokee National Forest, it’s the perfect escape for couples or solo travelers seeking a peaceful getaway.

The cabin comfortably sleeps two guests with a full-size loft bed. A sitting area and a small dining table accommodate two people. A fully equipped kitchen with a sink, mini fridge, stovetop, and ample storage ensures that you can prepare meals during your stay. A spacious bathroom with a stand-up shower and a TV/DVD player provides relaxation after a day of exploring.

Step outside and you’ll find a private gazebo with seating, perfect for enjoying the soothing sounds of the stream. A water feature and a pond area add an extra touch of tranquility to the outdoor space.

The cabin boasts a private hot tub, just steps away from the cabin, tucked away in the forest. Relax in your own private hot tub, surrounded by nature, listening to the flowing stream and unwinding after a day of exploring the Smokies.

The Tiny Owl Cabin seamlessly blends the beauty of the outdoors with the comforts of home, making it the ideal base for exploring the Smoky Mountains, hiking trails, and charming nearby towns.

Property manager

Tammy and Sam

Languages

English, German

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa services

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snow sports gear
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 180 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights and return the keys
We offer an easy checkout—just wash any dishes you used, and we’ll handle the rest.
We will clean out the fridge after checkout to avoid attracting wildlife to the outdoor bins

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Tiny Owl Primitive Experience Comfort Affortable Rental Rate
Tiny Owl Primitive Experience Comfort Affortable Rental Rate

Frequently asked questions

How close is Tiny Owl Cabin – Tranquil Forest Retreat with Hot Tub and Creekside Setting to the airport?

This cabin is 67.6 mi (76-min drive) away from the McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tiny Owl Cabin – Tranquil Forest Retreat with Hot Tub and Creekside Setting?

As of Aug 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tiny Owl Cabin – Tranquil Forest Retreat with Hot Tub and Creekside Setting on Aug 18, 2025 start from $74.7, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Tiny Owl Cabin – Tranquil Forest Retreat with Hot Tub and Creekside Setting have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.

Does Tiny Owl Cabin – Tranquil Forest Retreat with Hot Tub and Creekside Setting offer free breakfast?

This cabin does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Tiny Owl Cabin – Tranquil Forest Retreat with Hot Tub and Creekside Setting?

No, there is no casino at this cabin.

What time is check-in at Tiny Owl Cabin – Tranquil Forest Retreat with Hot Tub and Creekside Setting?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Tiny Owl Cabin – Tranquil Forest Retreat with Hot Tub and Creekside Setting?

Free parking is not available at this cabin.

Does Tiny Owl Cabin – Tranquil Forest Retreat with Hot Tub and Creekside Setting have a pool?

This cabin does not have a pool.

Does Tiny Owl Cabin – Tranquil Forest Retreat with Hot Tub and Creekside Setting have a spa?

This cabin doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Tiny Owl Cabin – Tranquil Forest Retreat with Hot Tub and Creekside Setting to downtown Newport?

This cabin is 6.8 mi away from Newport.

Tiny Owl Cabin – Tranquil Forest Retreat with Hot Tub and Creekside Setting Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 189 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 189 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 189 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 189 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 189 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is truly a tiny cabin, and we loved it! We got in later than expected, which means that we didnt get to enjoy the hot tub or the peaceful creek right out the door but it was perfect and i would love to return! I do recommend a vehicle with 4 wheel or awd, as there is unpaved access to the property, with some steep hills. I absolutely loved this stay, and highly recommend this to anyone who is in the area Communication with the host was not only easy, but they accommodated my change of plans and were beyond helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Patricia H.

Once you get there, good luck getting out

Don't recommend! They take you down a hill that's almost impossible to get back up with no heads up or anything. Usually if that's an issue the host will say there's a steep drive or you need 4 wheel drive so you can be prepared but there was no warning. The picture of the loft is deceiving, they definitely made it look bigger than actual size by pushing the mattress to one side and making the extra space on the side. The outside was the best part and the hot tub was great but once inside we got ate up by bugs and covered in spider bites. Not to mention it stank in there so badly we had to go buy spray and a candle. The toilet or something leaked all over the floor. So when you climbed down from the loft, your feet got wet. It was the worst VRBO I've ever rented and they advertised as a couples getaway but you have neighbors breathing down your necks with their dogs running around everywhere and the stray cats were constantly following us around begging for food. It left a lot to be desired...
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana M.

Liked: Cleanliness

I missed out

I’m sure the property is really great, but we booked the trip last minute and had rental car issues that made us miss out on our trip, which was non refundable. We do look for to coming there one day, hate we missed it, really needed it too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great secluded get away!

This cabin is absolutely adorable! It is well equipped for a 2 night stay. Secluded (though there are a few other cabins near by within walking distance it feels very private). The host is VERY responsive to all messages and also lives near by
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachel Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rough drive way

N/a
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay

The property was beautiful.All of the cabins were placed to where you really can't see each other. It actually gave me a lot of wonderful ideas. Great spot for a couples get away. My only regret is that we didn't stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haley W., Bowling Green

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Mini Vacation Getaway

I had such a great time getting away at the Tiny Owl Cabin! The Stuetz Team went above and beyond from beginning to end. The communication and amenities were perfection. The beautiful scenery of the wooded mountains, the hot tub, and relaxing sitting area by the pond and creek were enough for me to not need to go anywhere during my stay. However, I did leave a couple times. One being to get a wonderful massage from thwir professional Therapist Peggy. Leaving feeling truly blessed by this overall experience. Thank you Tammy, Sam, and Peggy! Hoping to meet again when I come back :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

K

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place!

Best experience ever!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Forest friends

Loved our stay at this beautiful tiny cabin. Small home foot print but cozy mountain feels all around! Hope to come back another time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Magnus C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Retreat

Perfect for a cozy weekend get away, peaceful woods setting with plenty of room and privacy. Everything was in order and the management was prompt and responsive. Very satisfied with our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

christopher j.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful little getaway

This cabin is perfect for two people and a small pet to get away from everything for a while
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy, cute getaway

I was looking for a small place to stay for 2 nights and this tiny cabin was ideal. I patricularly enjoyed the hot tub and location as I wasn't interested in staying near a crowded area. Enjoyed the nearby trails. It was an easy 40-45 min drive to the Gatlinburg area to explore downtown and other attractions in the Smokies.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alyssa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Eugene S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice but bad AC

The location was very nice however the AC was not powerful enough, causing the Bedroom area to be very hot. Unfortunately, the bathroom caused the pool cabin to have a sewage smell.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lauren B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Inconvenience and disappointing stay

There were numerous inconveniences during our stay at Get Further Away. Upon our arrival, our cabin had several issues. These are a lack of hot water, a stove that was not working, and an air conditioner that showed an error message and also would not work. The tenant on the premises was helpful and the host suggested that we could switch to a different cabin as we just wanted to rest and enjoy our getaway. We moved cabins for the night and all was well. The following morning, we were told that that cabin was booked and we’d have to move back to our original cabin. I understand that people book cabins, but I wish that this was told to us upfront so that we didn’t fully unpack and get settled in. This resulted in us having to unpack and pack three times which took a decent chunk out of the morning both days. With that being said, we packed up our belongings and headed back to our initial cabin. We planned to spend the day in Gatlinburg, which was pushed back due to my car not being able to make it up the gravel road, and getting stuck multiple times. It took about an hour of trying to get up before deciding to take my boyfriend’s car, forcing us to pay for an extra tank of gas as we planned on using the other car which had a full tank. When we arrived home later that afternoon, we noticed a strong sewage smell in our cabin. Unfortunately, this didn’t go away for the remainder of our stay and was still prominent when we checked out. We would like a partial or full refund.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dreamy Tiny Cabin

We had an amazing time in the Tiny Owl cabin. Hosts were beyond accommodating and made us feel right at home. Counting down the days until I can work it out to come back and visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for a romantic getaway

My husband and I came down to stay for a few days to celebrate our honeymoon, and had the best time. We were looking for a cabin near the Smokies that was affordable, and this was perfect for just the two of us. The cabin had everything we needed, and the hot tub and campfire area were wonderful. I would definitely come down and stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

arick b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Romantic and Charming

My wife and i stayed here for 3 nights and it was just what we were looking for. This small cabin was exactly as described, set back in the mountains with lots of shade and a small creek running through the property. Gravel road with steep incline leads to the property, 4 wheel drive is recommended. We enjoyed our own private hot tub and fire pit while listening to the sounds of nature each evening. Tammy was friendly, responsive and accomodating. Kitchen was well stocked with dishes, utensils, pots, pans, cutting board, hand towels and wash cloths. No oven or microwave, but stove top was efficient and mini fridge worked well. Sleep loft was tight, with little room to sit up in the bed. We did notice a slight sewage smell coming from the toilet- was easily remedied by running the flusher for at least 20 seconds each flush and we kept the bathroom window open and bathroom door closed. Small air conditioning unit kept cabin cool, but we also brought a box fan to run at night to keep the air moving in the sleep loft. Overall, we highly recommend the Tiny Owl Cabin for a true Smoky Mountain experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice and quiet

Very cute cabin in the quiet mountains. The stream was nice to hear
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jacelyn Jones

Unpleasant

Upon arrival it was evident that a truck would’ve been needed for an experience like this. After we made it to through the gate I assume there was so clear verbiage or signage on where to go. Once we made it in it was clear there was limited air conditioning which was the our main cause of leaving after running the a/c for 2hours with all windows closed after previously being opened we decided to see if we could take a nap and wait for it to cool off and that never happened amongst that, there was no privacy not in the main living space nor outside. So with all that being said out check in was at 4:00pm and we went home due to the heat being insufferable we ended up packing up and going at 7:00pm and made it back to Chattanooga at 11:01 pm. This was supposed to be a birthday trip to which we saved for but it just turned out being a bad experience. I just wanted to share my experience with whom ever. Thanks for understanding.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They are awesome. We enjoyed the hot tub with lightening bugs and whipporwills.Relaxing atmosphere.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024