Booking Spurling Escape and Spurling Retreat together is the move for the group that's outgrown a single cabin. The two homes sit side by side in the same quiet stretch of Wears Valley, which means your whole party --- up to forty people across twelve bedrooms --- can spread out between two houses and still be next door to one another. Every bedroom has its own full bath (twelve in all), so even a crowd this size keeps its comfort, with close to 9,600 square feet to move around in between them.
Each home is its own self-contained getaway, and they mirror each other feature for feature: a private indoor pool in both, so two groups can swim at once no matter the weather; two huge kitchens with blue cabinetry, barstool-lined islands, and dining tables set against mountain-view windows; and two open-concept layouts that make it easy to gather the moment everyone's hungry. Split the cooking, split the crowd, or throw both doors open and let the trip flow between them.
Downtime doubles up, too. Two game rooms mean two sets of arcade games, air hockey, and basketball --- enough for a real house-versus-house rivalry --- and every deck comes with outdoor seating, a grill, and a hammock, plus long Smoky Mountain views to close out the evening. With in-home laundry in each home, even a week-long reunion stays low-maintenance.
And the setting does a lot of the work. Wears Valley is the calmer, greener side of the Smokies, with an easy run down Wears Valley Road to Pigeon Forge's Dollywood, The Island, and The Old Mill, and Gatlinburg's Anakeesta, Space Needle, and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies just beyond. When the group wants to slow down, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and nearby Townsend deliver hiking trails, the Little River, and the Cades Cove wildlife loop. Two homes, one shared corner of the mountains, and all the room a reunion, wedding weekend, or milestone trip could ask for.
AvantStay provides an upscale experience with services that elevate your stay and save time so you can enjoy every moment. Guests have access to a 24/7 support team and a tech-enabled concierge to book services, such as fridge stocking, mid-stay cleanings, and private chefs. For anything you need (or never knew you needed), we're at your service!
If you love spending time in nature, staying active, and celebrating wildlife, a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains is a must. Located along the Tennessee/North Carolina border and home to the country's most visited national park, the Smokies provide over 800 miles of hiking trails, rivers, and a good chance at a black bear sighting. The ancient mountains invite you to connect with one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world and walk among century-old trees. Talk about a step back in time!
Local Attractions: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, The Island in Pigeon Forge, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, Dollywood, Cade's Cove, The Comedy Barn Theater, Legacy Mountain Ziplines, Rocky Top Wine Trail, Sugarlands Distilling Company, The Local Goat
Home Truths:
•Unfortunately, pets are not allowed in this home. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval, there is a fine of $500 per pet.
•A 4WD or AWD vehicle and chains are recommended, especially during winter conditions.
•The roads up to the home's location are winding and narrow, with possible hazards due to construction debris. Approach with caution.
Parking Details:
•Driveway parking available for 12 cars max.
•No alternate parking options.
•No garage, no EV charger.
All bookings over 30 days require a security deposit to be charged after booking.