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
Premier Host
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About the area
Gatlinburg
Located in Gatlinburg, this holiday home is in the city centre. SkyPark and Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park and The Ripken Experience - Pigeon Forge. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta are not to be missed.
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
SkyPark - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Gatlinburg Space Needle - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Gatlinburg Convention Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
Alcoa - Knoxville 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
Frequently asked questions
Is Stay in a Vintage Gatlinburg Motel! Now Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
What time is check-in at Stay in a Vintage Gatlinburg Motel! Now Pet Friendly!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Stay in a Vintage Gatlinburg Motel! Now Pet Friendly!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Stay in a Vintage Gatlinburg Motel! Now Pet Friendly! located?
Located in the heart of Gatlinburg, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Historic Ogle Log Cabin and Anakeesta. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and SkyPark are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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.
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!!!
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.
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.
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.
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!!
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.
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.
We loved the history behind the owners cottage. The location was perfect and the host was very responsive. It was perfect for our vacation with our teenager and dogs.
This little place in the heart of Gatlinburg, TN has an old time feel and is in walking distance to downtown Gatlinburg and a short drive to Pigeon Forge. If you play it right you may also see the resident bears that come out from time to time. Will definitely look to stay here again if we come to Gatlinburg
Good location, clean house. Lot's of room 0.5 miles from the heart of the strip. We walked everywhere, except the National Park. Host communication was great, we want to stay there again!
We greatly enjoyed are stay. Perfect location. Very dog friendly. We definitely plan on staying here again next year.
Elizabeth S.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
About the host
Hosted by Scott Smith
We (Robin, April, Scott and Rodney) are the grandchildren of Amos and Murrell Reagan Fox, the original owners of the Fox Motel. Our Grandmother Murrell Reagan Fox is a direct descendant of Martha Jane Huskey Ogle, the original founder of White Oak Flats (Gatlinburg). We inherited part of the property from our mothers (Kathy Daniels and Libby Smith) and purchased the remainder from our Aunt Frances Shambaugh. Frances is well known in Gatlinburg Craft Community for her weaving. We have so many wonderful memories of Gatlinburg and Fox Motel growing up and are so excited to be able to share this special property!
Why they chose this property
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. 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!
What makes this property unique
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!
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests