Living room, kitchen and coffee bar
Main levelThe front door opens into the living room, which flows into the dining area and full kitchen.


World House Cabin
Your guide to the cabin, the mountains around it, and everything in between.
We're so glad you're here.
Every room in this cabin was designed around a different corner of the world: a tropical Bali bedroom, a whitewashed Santorini loft, a Rio-inspired game room and a Nordic deck with its own sauna. All of it sits in a quiet wooded cul-de-sac in Sky Harbor, a few miles from Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and the national park.
This guide has everything you need: how to use the hot tub, sauna and espresso machine, the house rules, and our favorite places to eat, hike and explore nearby. If anything isn't right, message us through your booking app and we'll take care of it.
Faith Solomon
Self check-in from 4 PM. The last stretch of road climbs steeply, so if you can, drive up in daylight.
Your door code and Wi-Fi details are private to your booking. You'll find them in your arrival-day message and in your guest portal.
Early check-in isn't guaranteed. If the cleaners finish early, we'll message you the morning of arrival.
The ecobee thermostat is in the living room.
Espresso ground coffee, Keurig pods, creamer and sweeteners are at the coffee bar. Bring your own milk for lattes and cappuccinos.
Every living space has a Roku TV. Use Roku's guest mode to sign in to your own streaming accounts; you'll be signed out automatically at checkout.
Behind the folding doors in the kitchen. They're yours to use during your stay.
One cabin, five destinations. The whole place is yours; only the mechanical and cleaning closets stay locked.
The front door opens into the living room, which flows into the dining area and full kitchen.


A warm, tropical room to the left of the living room, made for slow mornings.
Whitewashed tones and deep Aegean blues, with a Santorini-inspired bath and a private jetted tub.


Pac-Man and Mortal Kombat arcades, foosball, giant wall Connect 4, a Roku TV, an electric fireplace and a bunk bed for two. The top bunk is best for kids 6 and up.


Dinner outside, the fire pit, and the door to your private hot tub.


Heat up in the barrel sauna, then cool off on the daybed swing under a wall of greenery. The swing is for relaxing, not rough play.


The Santorini Suite is up a flight of stairs and Rio & Rumble is down one, so keep that in mind for little ones or anyone with limited mobility.
Tap any amenity for full instructions. If something isn't working, please don't troubleshoot; message us through the app.
Completely normal: the tub hums and circulates on its own, light steam rises on cool nights, and the jets switch off on a built-in timer.
Leave the small switch on the bottom of the control box alone; just use ON/OFF. If the panel doesn't respond, message us.
Never place anything on or over the heater, and keep flammable materials away from it.
Use only a little soap or bubble bath; the jets turn a little into a lot of bubbles. Keep hair and loose items away from the jets and suction inlet.
Use cool, fresh water in the water tank and make sure the tank is seated properly. Milk isn't provided, so bring your own for lattes and cappuccinos. Fill the milk reservoir only with your own fresh milk, below the MAX line, and click it securely into place.
Not working? Check that both reservoirs are seated correctly and the portafilter is locked in place. Don't run drink cycles with empty reservoirs. Turn the machine off and message us if the problem continues.
If it doesn't light within a few seconds, release the knob, turn it to OFF, wait 5 minutes for the gas to clear, then try again.
Black smoke, the flame keeps going out, or you smell gas? Turn the knob OFF, close the tank valve and message us. Please don't disconnect the tank or adjust any parts.
Mortal Kombat is two players: Player 1 on the left, Player 2 on the right, each pressing their own Start. Punch, kick and block are labeled on the control deck.
Frozen screen or no sound? Switch it off, wait 1 minute, switch it back on and check the volume slider. Still stuck? Message us. Please don't unplug or open the cabinets, and keep the volume low during quiet hours.
Our living room fireplace is resting this winter while we finish some remodeling, so it's not available from November through March. Please don't try to light it. For a cozy fire, the fire pit on Smoky Mountain Basecamp and the electric fireplace in Rio & Rumble are all yours.
A few rules keep the cabin safe for you, the next guests and the neighbors.
You're in the mountains, surrounded by woods and wildlife.
In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.John Muir
Great Smoky Mountains National Park covers more than 800 square miles and is one of the most diverse places in North America. Scientists believe 80,000 to 100,000 more species may live here beyond those already found.
Before you go: parking anywhere in the park for more than 15 minutes needs a parking tag ($5 a day, $15 a week). Buy one before you hike, at a visitor center or on Recreation.gov, and display the printed tag on your dashboard.
A family-friendly dinner out: prime steaks and seafood in a homey log-cabin setting.
Hearty Southern comfort food just off the Parkway. Don't skip the apple fritters.
Southern favorites and German classics in a pub-style room: Bavarian-style burgers, homemade pretzels and apple strudel.
A good date night. Contemporary American and European small plates, tapas, wine and a full bar.
Moonshine tours, tastings and live music in downtown Gatlinburg.
The area's wineries on one trail. Go self-guided or book a shuttle tour.
A margarita by the hotel's rooftop pool and bar, or island fare and live music at the restaurant.
Ride the SkyLift up Crockett Mountain for a cold drink, a bite and big views of the Smokies.
Starts beside Sugarlands Visitor Center. Mostly flat and great for the whole family.
Old-growth hemlock forest to a 25-foot waterfall you can walk behind. The road to the trailhead, Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, is open mid-April through late November.
A pine-oak forest walk from Cades Cove to a short, powerful 20-foot waterfall. Enjoy it from the bank; the current is very strong.
A mountaintop meadow at 5,920 feet with sweeping views of the southern Smokies. Reached from Kuwohi Road (formerly Clingmans Dome Road), open April through late November.
Trails, wildlife and 1800s cabins and mills. Go early for the best chance of seeing deer and bears. Open sunrise to sunset.
Horseback and ATV rides and zip lines through the Smokies.
Formerly Ober Gatlinburg. Ride the aerial tramway up for skiing and tubing in winter, plus ice skating, rides and food year-round.
Cross the park on Newfound Gap Road to the Parkway's southern end near Cherokee, NC, for a long scenic drive. Beautiful by day and great for stargazing at night.
From big coasters to country-fair fun. Adults have just as much fun as the kids.
A mountaintop park with zip lines, a treetop walk, shops and a meal with a view.
Work together to beat the clock, with themed rooms at different difficulty levels.
An underwater tunnel with sharks, dive shows and stingray touch pools.
Watercoasters, a huge wave pool and lazy rivers. Open in the warm months; check the season before you go.
A family-owned farm where you can pet and feed goats, deer, camels and zebras, plus pony and horseback rides.
Indoor pool, bowling, racquetball, an arcade, walking trail and playground. A great rainy-day option.
Hours and seasons change, especially in winter. Check before you head out.
That's all we ask. We handle the rest.