Sevierville, Tennessee

Where to Stay Near Dollywood

Skip the hotel. Spend the day at Dollywood, then come home to a treehouse with a 20-foot slide, a firepit and 40 wooded acres, about 15 minutes from Dollywood in Sevierville, Tennessee.

A treehouse with a 20-foot slide, about 15 minutes from Dollywood.

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A TreeFort Double treehouse near Dollywood at Sanctuary Treehouse Resort
Your home base

Better Than a Hotel Near Dollywood

Most hotels near Dollywood give you a room down a hallway. Sanctuary Treehouse Resort gives you a treehouse on 40 wooded acres in Sevierville, with views of the Smoky Mountains and two 18-hole championship golf courses. Spend the day at the parks, then come back to quiet decks, mountain air and a treehouse the kids will talk about for months.

Close to the parks

  • Dollywood, about 15 minutes
  • Dollywood's Splash Country
  • Soaky Mountain Waterpark
  • Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Back at your treehouse

  • A 20-foot slide and an escape hatch
  • S'mores at the Basecamp firepit
  • A 1-mile scavenger hunt, included
  • A king bed and a crank-out queen trundle
  • A kitchenette and grill for easy park-day breakfasts
From our guests

Close to Everything, Away From the Crowds

Sanctuary Treehouse Resort is a peerless experience on its own yet minutes away from everything to do in the area; Great Smoky National Park, Dollywood, Soaky Mountain on and on.
Eric L. · The Four Tree-Sons · August 2026
It is a short drive to stores and restaurants, but still feels secluded. We preferred this over the crowds of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.
Angie H. · Squirrels Gone Wild · July 2026
Can't imagine a better located, better outfitted way to enjoy this location with kids. Ideal!
Karen W. · Squirrels Gone Wild · July 2024
Only at Sanctuary Treehouse Resort

The Attraction You Sleep In

After a day of rides, the fun keeps going: slides, swings, secret ladders and hidden surprises.

20-Foot Slides at Sanctuary Treehouse Resort

20-Foot Slides

Why take the stairs? Every treehouse has a slide down from the upper deck.

Crank-Up Bunks at Sanctuary Treehouse Resort

Crank-Up Bunks

In the TreeFort, the lower bunk cranks up to reveal a dining table for two.

Escape Hatches at Sanctuary Treehouse Resort

Escape Hatches

Climb the secret ladder and pop out on the upper deck, right by the slide.

Dolly's Closet at Sanctuary Treehouse Resort

Dolly's Closet

One stop on our scavenger hunt is a sparkly photo stop made for Dolly fans.

Features vary by treehouse design.

Plan your park days

Make the Most of Dollywood Days

Arriving and leaving

  • Check-in is at 4:00 PM, check-out at 10:00 AM
  • Free parking right at your treehouse
  • 2-night minimum stay

Saving along the way

  • Half-off Soaky Mountain Waterpark admission with the Sanctuary Perk Card, included with every stay
  • More Perk Card savings at NASCAR Speedpark, Wahoo Ziplines, Crave Golf Club and other local favorites
  • Stock the kitchenette and pack a cooler before the park
  • Call a concierge at 423-TREE-FUN for help planning
Gather at Basecamp

Evenings Around the Firepit

Basecamp is our open-air community kitchen, with a large gas grill, Adirondack seating and a community firepit. Firewood, cornhole and s’mores roasting sticks are included.

A Scavenger Hunt, Included With Every Stay

Grab the map, compasses and flashlights from your treehouse and follow the 1-mile trail through 40 wooded acres to the treasure chest. Plan on 45 to 60 minutes. It is a real hike, hills included.

About the scavenger hunt

Guests around the Basecamp firepit at sunset at Sanctuary Treehouse Resort
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Where to Stay Near Dollywood: Questions

How close is Sanctuary Treehouse Resort to Dollywood?

Dollywood is about 15 minutes away with no traffic, and more like 20 to 25 minutes when Pigeon Forge traffic is heavy. We are in Sevierville, Tennessee, also minutes from Dollywood's Splash Country, Soaky Mountain Waterpark, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.

How is a treehouse different from a hotel near Dollywood?

Instead of a room down a hallway, you get your own treehouse with two private decks, a kitchenette, a Weber gas grill, an outdoor wood-burning fireplace and a 20-foot slide, with free parking right at your treehouse and a 1-mile scavenger hunt included with every stay.

Is it a good place to stay near Dollywood with kids?

Sanctuary Treehouse Resort was created for families to play, explore and reconnect. Every treehouse has a 20-foot slide, a secret ladder and an escape hatch, and the TreeFort adds a bunk that cranks up into a dining table. Elevated decks, ladders, slides and interactive features should be used with adult supervision.

How many people can stay in one treehouse?

A Luxe sleeps 4, a TreeFort sleeps 6, and a TreeFort Double, two TreeForts joined by a bridge, sleeps 12.

What time is check-in and check-out?

Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Is there a minimum stay?

Yes. Stays booked directly with the resort have a 2-night minimum.

Are there discounts on local attractions?

Yes. Every stay includes the Sanctuary Perk Card, with half-off admission to Soaky Mountain Waterpark and discounts at local favorites like NASCAR Speedpark, Wahoo Ziplines and Crave Golf Club. We send the details after you book.

Can I bring my dog?

Yes. Every treehouse is pet friendly. We welcome up to 2 well-behaved, non-aggressive dogs per treehouse. A TreeFort Double welcomes up to 4, 2 in each treehouse. The pet fee is $50 per dog.

Book Your Dollywood Home Base

See open dates and prices for every treehouse, or call a concierge at 423-TREE-FUN.

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