Arrival & access
Self check-in any time after 4 PM.
Getting in
- Find the keypad on the front or side door. Both use the same code.
- Enter your code — the last 4 digits of the phone number on the reservation. Start by touching the first digit; touching anywhere else first will throw off the code.
- Tap unlock to open. Tap lock on your way out.
Trash pickup
We pick up trash between stays. Need a pickup during your stay? Just message us.
Apples across the street
Carver's Orchard is right across the road. See Local Spots below.
The home
WiFi, fireplace, and grill. Tap to expand.
WiFi & TVsEvereste Experiences · no password
FireplaceOctober – May · no wood needed
The fireplace has ceramic logs and runs October through May (it's off in summer).
- Turn the timer on the wall to the right of the fireplace. The flame should start.
- It shuts off on its own when the timer runs out.
GrillPropane · valve timer first
Pool, hot tub & sauna
Your own private wellness retreat.
Pool & retractable dome
The dome slides back for open-air swimming. It's easiest with two people.
- Unlock the dome door with the key.
- Lift the stake on each dome section, then slowly push the section out.
- Close the dome whenever you're not using the pool.
Hot tub
Sauna
- The sauna room code is 12345.
- Turn the timer on the wall outside the sauna to start the heat. It shuts off on its own when the timer runs out.
House rules
A few things that help keep Orchard & Oak peaceful for everyone.
Quiet hours 10 PM – 7 AM
After 10, please take the fun inside — no outdoor music or loud voices.
No parties or extra guests
Only registered guests, unless approved in advance.
Keep the hot tub covered
Cover it when not in use, and leave the floater in place.
No pets
Orchard & Oak is pet-free for guests with allergies. Sorry, Fido!
Local spots
Our favorite ways to spend time on the quiet side of the Smokies.
Carver's Orchard & Applehouse Restaurant
Apple picking, a market, cider, and fried apple pies. Hours are seasonal, so call ahead.
(423) 487-2710 · Map →Hen Wallow Falls
A moderate 4.5-mile round trip on Gabes Mountain Trail to a 90-foot waterfall. Starts at Cosby Campground.
Cosby Nature Trail
An easy, flat walk that's great for kids, with lovely wildflowers in spring.
Foothills Parkway
Scenic, low-traffic overlooks (Cosby, Green Mountain, Allen Grove) just minutes away.
Pigeon River rafting & tubing
The upper section for rapids, the lower section for a scenic float.
Cosby Creek fly fishing
Brook and rainbow trout. A Tennessee or North Carolina fishing license covers the national park.
Cades Cove
An 11-mile scenic loop with great wildlife spotting (deer, black bears). Worth a half-day.
Anakeesta
Ziplining, a treetop skywalk, a mountain coaster, and gardens in Gatlinburg.
Want more ideas? Read our blog: Vacaying in the Smokies →
Check-out
By 10 AM. Tap each one off as you go.
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