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Dollywood 1.3 miles! Location! Riverfront & fire pit! Walk to the trolley stop!

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comfortable living room with large windows to enjoy the river view.
A beautiful entry welcomes you to Shambala
comfortable living room and well stocked kitchen with views of the river
large windows bring the outdoor in
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 133341 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Pigeon Forge, TN
  • Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Old Mill
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 2 (upstairs)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 (upstairs)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4 (upstairs)

1 Queen Bed

Gameroom

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Loft/ open bedroom upstairs

2 Twin Beds

Master Bedroom (downstairs)

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bathroom #1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs bathroom #2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Dollywood 1.3 miles! Location! Riverfront & fire pit! Walk to the trolley stop!

From the perfect location- just steps away from a trolley stop and Pigeon Forge parkway- to the convenience of many dining and attractions -to the sounds of the river you hear the moment you exit your car- to the well maintained spacious gorgeous cabin - the moment you arrive at Shambala you will know right off you picked the perfect place to spend your vacation and family time. Shambala is 5 bedrooms, with one of the bedrooms being represented by the loft overlooking the living room and kitchen. There is also a set of bunk beds in the gameroom nook for additional sleeping options. Shambala has 3 bathrooms, with 1 bathroom on the main living and 2 on the second level. Shambala has a game room equipped with a pool table, shuffleboard, and connect four game. Enjoy a game of pool or relax on the couch or recliners while watching your favorite shows on the large screen television. You tube Tv is provided on the smart tv,s and feel free to bring your personal passwords for additional channels. For cooking meals, Shambala has you covered with a well equipped kitchen. The large custom dining table is perfect for game night or enjoy gathering for good meals. Shambala has a pantry area with a coffee pot, additional cookware and serving pieces. In this area is a full-size washer, dryer, iron board, iron and garment steamer. The large spacious windows at Shambala allows for natural light to come in and the river view to been seen and enjoyed. The private property area is perfect to relax at amongst the wildlife on the river and the soothing sounds of the river. Roast hot dogs or make s’mores at the fire pit while taking in all Mother Nature has to offer. Bring your water tubes in the summer and tube down the river, fish or sit your chairs in the river to cool down. Enjoy the park side grill and dining table patio area. Bring your bikes and ride the parkway to the many attractions. Shambala was built in mind for families to enjoy the inside and outside. We would love for you to be our special guests at Shambala. We believe you will leave having made a true Smoky Mountain experience the best it could possibly be. Memories made and memories kept

Property manager

Bobby and Linda Richardson
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No vaping Or smoking inside the cabin!

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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Pigeon Forge

Located in Pigeon Forge, this cabin is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at The Ripken Experience - Pigeon Forge and Great Smoky Mountains National Park, while Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction and Titanic Museum are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Don't miss Dollywood's Splash Country and Dollywood. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Pigeon Forge, TN

What's nearby

  • Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Old Mill - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Island at Pigeon Forge - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Dollywood - 12 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Mill Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Grist Mill Cinnamon Bread - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Aunt Granny's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Market Square - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dollywood 1.3 miles! Location! Riverfront & fire pit! Walk to the trolley stop! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dollywood 1.3 miles! Location! Riverfront & fire pit! Walk to the trolley stop!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dollywood 1.3 miles! Location! Riverfront & fire pit! Walk to the trolley stop!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dollywood 1.3 miles! Location! Riverfront & fire pit! Walk to the trolley stop! located?

This family-friendly Pigeon Forge cabin is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction, Old Mill, and Gatlinburg Municipal Golf Course. Island at Pigeon Forge and LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 82 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

cassy f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Shambala

Excellent place close to everything !
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Everything is as advertised, great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

jonica h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!!

Super clean and cozy. Great game room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second time staying here

Always has been clean , we like the location to the strip
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noni D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sisters on the Fly -Silver Jubilee in Pigeon Forge

The House was FABULOUS!!! We didn’t want to leave !!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Shambala- Exactly as described

Fantastic, comfortable, clean, and FUN place for our family of 9 adults. Core memories were made and laughs were in abundance. The front porch of your dreams awaits!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, super easy communication and wonderful house for large groups.

Could t have asked for a better weekend accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property and host

Great place to stay and relax. The property owners are very responsive and pleasant. The property is maintained and beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn & Ken G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Beautiful place. Close to activities....we walked to Dixie Stampede. First night we had a campfire. Kids enjoyed Pigeon River chasing ducks and tubing (although river was rather low) We would love to come back to this home! A definitely a 5 star!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great place

great
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Makayla D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

This property was exactly as described and looked identical to the pictures! It was honestly the cleanest place we have ever stayed! Location was great also! We had a wonderful vacation there! We would definitely book again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly as advertised

Great house. Very clean. Book with confidence.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really loved the location closed to everything

The cabin was extraordinary everything we needed was available the cabin was extremely clean and lovely the only thing I hated about the cabin was I couldn't stay longer...lol
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place

The cabin was by far the best we have stayed. It is so convenient, clean, and quiet. We will come back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

melisa w., Cartersville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent cabin!!!

Everything the listing says and more. The sheets are even amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Cabin was absolutely beautiful and spotless! Location was fantastic. Just steps away from the main strip. Would most definitely stay again and would highly recommend to anyone looking for an amazing cabin in a great location!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful!

The cabin was beautiful and clean! The beds were comfy and the house accommodated all twelve of us perfectly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Camile D., Spring Hill, TN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely VRBO

Very nice stay, excellent communication with host is very kind and welcoming. Loved being near the river to watch the ducks and geese. Peaceful retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Regina W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Everything we could have asked for and more.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angella N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Shambala

Wonderful family getaway. Everything clean and just what we were promised. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week long stay

Beautiful home & surroundings. The river was very relaxing and all the nature right out the front door. Couldn’t have asked for a more perfect location close to Dollywood & lots of activities. Extremely well kept house and very comfortable after long days out at the ballpark near by. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home with short drive to tons of activities

My husband and I came with our four kids and had a great time. Our oldest son enjoyed fishing in the creek and the younger three loved playing in the game room with us. Beautifully decorated and close to so many Restaurants and activities.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Courtney R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place to stay!

We really enjoyed the amazing cabin! It is beautifully decorated and had plenty of space for all 12 of us. The cabin was clean and fully stocked with everything we needed. We loved having the river close by and front porch to watch the wildlife in the morning. Linda was so accommodating and was so amazing to work with. You won’t regret your stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing & Adorable property

From the moment you walk in the door you can tell the owners put a lot of thought and TLC into their property. Nicely decorated home and appointed kitchen supplies. Plenty of space and beds to choose from for the family. We've rented a few other VBRO in the area and this location is our favorite.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul V., Sunnyvale, tx

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and host

Read the reviews and all talked about how helpful the owners are. Very clean, and everything worked. Those that have VRBO’d a few times understand how great that is.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Bobby and Linda Richardson

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Our fondest memories the past 30 years has been coming to The Great Smoky Mountains with family and friends. We know first hand the way the mountains pulls you back in to return for more memories. My husband and I moved to Pigeon Forge approximately 2 years ago from Mississippi and built our first cabin. We now wish to share this cabin with you so that you too may have the pleasure of lasting memories from this beautiful area.

Why they chose this property

LOCATION! LOCATION! 500 FT TO MAIN PARKWAY!! RIVER VIEW OF THE LITTLE PIGEON RIVER!!New upscale luxury cabin with plenty of room for relaxation and enjoyment!

What makes this property unique

The convenience of Shambala is one of the greatest benefits, with being in walking distance to the main strip. Here many dining, shopping and entertainment venues are offered. To have a cabin with river view to sit and enjoy the sounds of the Little Pigeon River is awesome. From fishing , to tubing, to watching wildlife, this area is entertainment itself

Languages:

English

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