Family Friendly Vacation Rentals in Gatlinburg and Branson

Our Stays

At our properties

Visit our properties in the Great Smoky Mountains and Branson Lakes

All Properties

Branson

The Great Smoky Mountains

Pelelo's Pool Retreat

Gatlinburg

Sleeps 6

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Cozy Creek Cabin

Gatlinburg

Sleeps 12

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Theo's Saddle Ridge Lodge

Branson

Sleeps 16

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A Better Experience

Why Book Direct?

Better Rates

Booking directly with us means that you can potentially get the best rates available for your accommodation.

No Booking Fees

Booking directly with us means that you can potentially get the best rates available for your accommodation.

Better Accomodations

By booking direct you get special accommodations like earlier check-in times and extension discounts.

Who We Are

Your Hosts

We are your hosts, Jenn & Gil. We have two young kids and love traveling with them.

After traveling and staying at other vacation rentals for many years, we made the decision to purchase our first vacation home in the Great Smoky Mountains. We spent months remodeling and refurnishing the cabin and loved every moment of it. We later opened our doors for families to stay at our cabin and haven’t looked back.

We now have a few cabins, each with it’s own unique draws. Each one has been carefully crafted to make you feel right at home. We are humble to have hosted hundreds of guests through the years and looking forward to sharing our homes with many more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you allow pets?

Some of our properties allows pets. Please refer to each listing to determine if pets are allowed.

What are your check-in and check-out times?

Our check-in starts at 4pm and check-out at 10am. To ensure that we have enough time to clean the property we ask you not to extend these times. Please reach out to us at hello@explorestaytoday.com to see if we are able to make any special accommodations. Depending on availability, we may have packages available.

Is parking available on-site

Yes, we offer on-site parking facilities, making it convenient and hassle-free for you to park your vehicle and have peace of mind throughout your vacation. No need to worry about finding a parking spot!

What amenities are provided in the rental

Our rental properties are equipped with a wide range of amenities to enhance your stay. You can expect amenities such as a fully equipped kitchen, outdoor patio, high-speed Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and in-unit laundry facilities. Feel free to review the property description or contact the host for specific amenities provided in the rental.

What is the cancelation policy?

We understand that plans can change, and we have a flexible cancellation policy. If you need to cancel your reservation, you can receive a full refund if you cancel thirty-days before your scheduled arrival. If cancelation within 14-days before scheduled arrival, a partial refund may be available. Please contact us, and we’ll be happy to assist you with the cancellation process.

Why our guests

LOVE STAYING HERE

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A great, family-friendly getaway. Pool in basement is a nice touch for kids. The door to pool can be locked for safety. Owner was wonderfully responsive with minor questions we had during our stay. We loved bringing our dog. You are a short drive from downtown Gatlinburg, but away enough for a peaceful stay. We would stay again in a heart beat. Thanks for a great vacation home!

Bianca
January 2024

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Our stay was just what my husband and I needed after a very busy year and holiday season. The surrounding area is nice, quiet and scenic. The hot tub was the perfect ending to the cold, snowy days we had while we were visiting. The house is located very close to town but feels so far away. We used the fireplace daily which made for very cozy and quaint evenings in. Gilbert was very kind and responsive.

Greg & Tiffany
January 2024

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Great place to stay in Gatlinburg away from every one. Quite and relaxing cabin with plenty to do inside, arcade games, indoor pool, and hot tub out on the patio. Jus a few minute drive to downtown and Ober, Great Location!

Shannon
January 2024

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Gilbert is a very attentive host with quick response times. He has a lovely place that is meticulously designed for the utmost family enjoyment. We had a few questions and concerns that Gilbert took care of right away. The projector by the pool did not work; he sent someone to fix it but it still didn’t work. However, the lack of projector did not get in the way of our family fun! We had a very enjoyable stay.

Andrea
January 2024

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Great quiet spot extremely close to downtown. Pool and hot tub for the kids were welcome downtime distractions after a long day doing activities in and around town. A few small hiccups technology and appliance wise, but Gil was very attentive and extremely quick to respond to inquiries and provide clear instructions to work through. Recommend again for stay!

Josh
January 2024

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