★Knotty By Nature By 865Vacations★
★10% DISCOUNT APPLIED★
★FREE ATTRACTION TICKETS★
BOOK NOW AND SAVE!!
➣One free ticket per reservation per day to over 20 attractions
➣If you were to visit each attraction on the list, this will amount to a value of $1050, everyday!
➣See "The Space" for more details
➣Treehouse
➣Close to attractions
➣Hot Tub
➣Fireplace
➣Perfect for couples
Nearby:
➣Dollywood: 15min
➣Pigeon Forge:15min
➣Gatlinburg: 20min
➣National Park: 20min
[EASY PAYMENT]
➣1st payment: 50% required up front
➣Final payment: 35 days before arrival, collected automatically
[SECURITY DEPOSIT]
➣A security damage deposit of $300.00 will be automatically charged to the credit card on file 4 days before check-in
➣This is a hold on the credit card and will be released 2 days after checkout
➣If the credit card charge fails then the guest has 1 day to provide another form of payment before the reservation is cancelled
[RENTAL AGREEMENT]
➣A Rental Agreement will be sent for signature after booking.
➣Failure to sign it will result in cancellation of the booking
[CANCELLATION POLICY]
➣Our cancellation policy is as follows:
One hundred percent (100.00%) of the total booking charges will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 14 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. Fifty percent (50.00%) of the total booking charges will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 7 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. For cancellations made within 7 days prior to the arrival date, no refund will be issued.
➣All refunds will be subject to a 6% processing fee
[THE SPACE]
Imagine staying in a TREEHOUSE! Welcome to Knotty By Nature, your unique mountain escape nestled in the heart of The Smokies! This treehouse boasts 950 square feet of peace and serenity, making it the perfect retreat for couples & small families seeking a memorable getaway.
****Update regarding the water smell***
As of Apr 2025, we have installed a water treatment system that eliminates sulfur in the water.
With this in place the water smell has now been eliminated
[LOCATION]
➣Tucked away from all the traffic yet close enough to all attractions
➣Only 15 minutes to Pigeon Forge & Dollywood, 20 minutes to Gatlinburg
[ROAD CONDITIONS]
➣The main road to get here is Upper Middle Creek Rd & Birds Creek Rd. They are paved but curvy.
➣The driveway to this treehouse is steep. This is very common in the mountains
➣The parking area is flat
➣We recommend AWD or 4WD when it snows
[HOT TUB]
➣Your own PRIVATE OASIS – a Hot Tub tucked away at the back of the treehouse, ensuring total privacy.
➣To ensure your safety and comfort, the hot tub is thoroughly CLEANED, DRAINED AND REFILLED with fresh water after each guest's stay, it may not be fully heated upon your arrival. We use bromine tablets to maintain water quality.
[OUTDOORS]
➣Back porch is private, screened and has an eating area
➣You can relax on the front porch as well
[MAIN LEVEL]
➣The treehouse is laid out like a studio; the bed is in the same room as the living & kitchen areas
➣Cozy living room with a flat-screen TV
➣Gas fireplace
➣Fully loaded kitchen & dining area
➣Full bathroom with a step-in shower
➣King bed
➣Sleeper sofa
[LOFT]
➣Loft with open sleeping area. The loft is open to the living area
➣Flat screen TV
➣Queen bed
[ENTERTAINMENT & GAMES]
➣Stay connected with fast & free Wi-Fi.
➣Plug into the Wi-Fi router's ethernet port for even faster speeds
➣Flat-screen TVs in the living room, loft and King bedroom
[KITCHEN AND DINING]
➣The fully loaded kitchen includes all the cooking essentials (utensils, dishes, pots & pans)
*We do not provide chopsticks
➣Keurig & Drip coffee maker
➣Toaster
➣Blender
➣BBQ grill
*We provide basic BBQ utensils (tongs, grill brush, spatula).
[BATHROOMS & BEDROOMS]
➣All your bathroom and bedroom needs are covered with bath and bed linens provided
➣Hair dryer in the bathroom
[SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS]
➣King bed [main level]
➣Queen bed [loft]
➣Sleeper sofa: Queen size [Main level]
[FREE ATTRACTION TICKETS]
➣We've partnered with xPlorie to provide you with this complimentary service
➣One free ticket per reservation per day to each attraction in the list below plus unbeatable savings to top activities in the area
➣Includes checkout day!
➣Each day you can visit as many attractions on the list as you would like
➣Used tickets reset daily - you can get a ticket for the same attraction the next day
➣Unused tickets expire daily and don't accumulate
➣What's the catch? You just have to book with us. It's that simple
➣After you book your stay, you'll receive an email with a link to book your activities.
➣Already reserved your stay and looking to book activities? Contact 850*517*9026 to book
➣You'll need to provide:
➤Name on the reservation
➤Email
➤Phone number
➤Our company: Short Term Connections
➣If you've recently booked in the past 24-48 hours your info may not be recorded yet. No worries - xPlorie will reach out to us to verify
➣ATTRACTION LIST (Check with each attraction's website for operation dates & hours):
➤Dollywood Theme Park
➤Dollywood Splash Country
➤Soaky Mountain Water Park
➤Anakeesta
➤Gatlinburg SkyLift
➤Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway
➤Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction
➤Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show
➤Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud
➤Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud
➤Comedy Barn Theater
➤Country Tonite Music Show
➤Legacy Zip Lines
➤Rocky Top Mountain Coaster
➤Rowdy Bear Snow Park
➤Crave Golf Club (Mini Golf)
➤Big Creek Expeditions (Upper Pigeon Scenic Float or Lower Pigeon Rafting)
➤Nascar Speed Park
➤Top Jump Trampoline Park
➤Wonderworks
➤Alcatraz East Crime Museum
➤Beyond The Lens
➤Magi-Quest
➤Array Variety Show
➤Illusionation
[WATER SUPPLY]
➣Water supply comes from a well (over 80% of cabins in the area are on a well system)
➣We recommend to bring bottled water to drink
➣Due to high mineral content in the ground the water may have a brown tint (due to iron) or rotten egg smell (due to sulfur)
➣When it rains the water may turn slightly brown
[SNOW STORMS & POWER OUTAGES]
➣During the cold months we encourage AWD or 4WD in case we get snowfall.
➣Power outages can happen when there's a snow storm.
➣We HIGHLY RECOMMEND PURCHASING TRIP INSURANCE through a third party
[LAUNDRY]
➣No Washer or dryer provided
➣Iron & Ironing board provided
[PARKING]
There is ample parking space for up to 2 vehicles.
The parking area is flat
[PETS]
➣We understand that your furry family members are an integral part of your vacation, which is why our cabin is pet-friendly.
➣Your four-legged companions are more than welcome to join you on your Smoky Mountain getaway (please consider this if you do not have pets or in case you have allergies).
➣We ONLY allow dogs. No cats, birds, etc
➣You will need to enter the number of pets to the guest list so that the nightly price can be adjusted accordingly.
➣If you bring a pet without adding them to the guest list then we will assess the pet fee
➣Dogs that are left unattended MUST be crated
➣We do not provide crates
➣Maximum 2 pets, 50 Lbs max each
➣Owners are responsible for any and all damage caused by a pet
[BEAR ACTIVITY]
➣There is high bear activity in this area
➣Do not leave your car unlocked. Bears can open car doors. If they enter your vehicle they will probably destroy the interior
➣Do not leave food inside the car. Bears have been known to break car windows
➣We are not responsible for any damage or injury caused by bears
[CONSUMABLE ITEMS PROVIDED]
We provide a STARTER PACK of consumables, including:
➣Shampoo
➣Conditioner
➣Body wash
➣Lotion
➣Paper towels
➣Toilet paper
➣Trash bags (1 per can)
➣Hand soap
➣Liquid dish soap
➣Dishwashing sponge
➣Dishwasher detergent
➣Laundry detergent
*Please note that guests will need to supplement these items during their stay.
[THE NON-FUN PART STARTS HERE]
➣We strive for perfection but that's not always attainable. No cabin or host is perfect. We will bend over backwards to make things right
➣If you see something then say something.
➤If there is an amenity or feature that's not working as intended, then we would like to know about it.
➤If you let us know then we will attempt to fix it, even during your stay, as long as we get your permission
➤If you deem the issue not urgent then we can always wait until after checkout to get it addressed. We would like to know about it during your stay so we can make arrangements in advance to get it fixed prior to the next guests' arrival
➣We expect each guest to treat the property with the utmost respect. This allows us to continue providing awesome accommodations to future vacationers at a reasonable price
➣If you're looking to have a drunken party then this is not the cabin for you
➣PARENTS: We expect you to control your children.
➣If you can't or won't then we kindly ask that you book another cabin
➣You must be 18 years old to book this cabin. NO EXCEPTIONS
➣You MUST provide your ID for verification
➣SCAMMERS will not be tolerated and we will report you to the authorities for full prosecution
➣We don't refund due to weather, driving conditions, power outages or other acts of nature that we don't & can't control. Please get trip insurance
➣With the cabin being in the mountains you might lose cell service. We recommend printing directions and check-in instructions ahead of time.
➣Since this cabin is in the woods, you will see bugs, bees, scorpions, millipedes, lady bugs and all sorts of critters. We do have the cabin on a strict pest control schedule but it's impossible to eliminate all insects.
➣You might encounter bears. These are wild and dangerous animals so please do not approach them or feed them. Do not leave your car doors open, even when going inside the cabin for just a few minutes.
➣Always lock your car – bears h
