Smoky Mountain Sanctuary with heated Indoor Pool

Nestled on over 400 private acres in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, Hellbender Hill a private gated property is a rare secluded sanctuary just 18 miles (under 35 minutes) from Dollywood and about 25 miles from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Hellbender Hill actually connects to the Smoky Mountain Nation Park.
This is not a typical cabin rental. It’s a true mountain escape with a full clubhouse, a private stocked trout pond, marked hiking trails, abundant wildlife, and the flexibility to sleep anywhere from a small group to 28 guests by adding extra cabins.
The Clubhouse – Your Gathering Place
The clubhouse is the heart of the property and is included with every stay:

Heated indoor saltwater pool — perfect year-round
Theater room with seating for 8, air hockey, arcade game, and billiards table
Large dining hall that seats 28 + fully equipped commercial-style kitchen
Outdoor grilling area with grill/smoker, griddle, and seating (accessed through French doors)

Grand Cabin (Primary Accommodation)
The 2,000 sq ft Grand Cabin sleeps up to 10–12 and features:

Four bedrooms with memory-foam king beds, smart TVs, and remote ceiling fans
Three modern bathrooms
Gourmet kitchen with dual-fuel extra-large stove, convection oven, and reverse-osmosis filtered water
Living room with gas fireplace, seating for 9–11, and 65” smart TV
Stunning 8’ live-edge resin-poured dining table for 10 + 4 bar stools at the island

Expandable for Larger Groups
Need more space? We offer 1–3 additional private ~500 sq ft cabins (each sleeping up to 6) that can be added for an extra fee. This allows groups of up to 28 guests to stay comfortably across the property while still sharing the clubhouse, pool, theater, dining hall, and outdoor spaces. Perfect for family reunions, multi-family trips, or large friend groups.
On the Property

Stocked trout pond (fish food provided) just steps from the front deck
6-person hot tub
Outdoor wood-burning firepit area that seats 15 — ideal for evening gatherings under the stars
Marked hiking trails across 400 acres with frequent wildlife sightings (bears, foxes, bald eagles, and more)
Extremely private location at the end of a 1-mile public/private gravel road (scenic creek and neighbor art displays along the drive). Front-wheel or 4-wheel drive recommended.

House Rules & Details

Capacity: Base stay up to 12 guests. Additional cabins available to accommodate up to 28 (extra fees apply).
Age requirement: Booker must be 25+.
Pets: Allowed with prior approval and disclosed pet fee. $500 fee for undisclosed pets.
Check-out: $50/hour late check-out fee.
Minimum stay: No one-night stays less than 30 days out. 5-night minimum during peak holidays.
Cancellation: Strict — no refunds. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Security deposit: $500 refundable.
Cell service is limited. We are not responsible for weather, wildlife encounters, power or internet outages, public road conditions, neighboring noise, acts of nature, or local regulations.

Hellbender Hill offers the rare combination of complete privacy and easy access to the best of the Smokies. Relax by the pool, fish the trout pond, gather around the firepit, hike your own trails, and cook big meals in the dining hall.