Multi-Sport Simulator
A dedicated simulator room with a big screen, a turf mat, and 13 sport simulator games, from soccer and hockey to bowling and cornhole.
Wildside area · Laurel Lick Road · Pigeon Forge, TN
Sweet Escape at Wildside: Pigeon Forge Cabin with Hot Tub & Sport Simulator
Sweet Escape is a 4-bedroom Smoky Mountain cabin with a private hot tub, a game room with a 9,800-game arcade, and ridge views, right next door to WildSide ATV & Bike Park.
- Guests
- 13
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3.5
About Sweet Escape
What is Sweet Escape at Wildside?
Sweet Escape at Wildside is a 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath vacation rental cabin for up to 13 guests in the Wildside area off Laurel Lick Road, Pigeon Forge. Ride the trails at WildSide ATV & Bike Park next door in the morning and be back on your own deck by lunch. The Pigeon Forge Parkway is about 10 minutes away, Dollywood about 15, and Gatlinburg about 20.
Inside, the cabin mixes wood paneling and stone accents with modern comforts. Your group gets the whole place to itself: the living room with its electric stone fireplace, the full kitchen, every bedroom, the game room, the deck with the hot tub, and the fire pit area. It works well for families and for friends traveling together, with space for up to 13 guests.
Game room & outdoors
What's in the Sweet Escape game room? 13 sport simulator games and a 9,800-game arcade
The game room has a multi-sport simulator with 13 sport simulator games, plus a separate 2-player arcade cabinet with 9,800 classic games. Outside, the private hot tub, fire pit, BBQ grill, and yard games take over.
9,800-Game Arcade
A barrel-style, 2-player arcade cabinet loaded with 9,800 classic games, plus board games and a giant Connect Four on the wall.
Private Hot Tub & Mountain Views
The private hot tub is listed as available all year. Soak on the covered deck under string lights and watch the ridgeline at sunset.
Fire Pit, BBQ & Yard Games
Outdoor seating, alfresco dining, a BBQ grill, a fire pit, and yard games for the whole group.
Sport simulator games (13)
Pick a sport, step onto the turf, and play. It is not a traditional golf simulator: the only golf-style games are Foot Golf and Disc Golf.
Field sports
- Breakaway SoccerPenalty Kick, Target Practice, and Passing modes
- Slapshot HockeyGoalie, Target Practice, Blackout, and Long Shot modes
- Rally BaseballHome-run derby with voice-activated pitching and power boosts
- Field Goal FrenzyFootball field-goal kicking
- QuarterbacksFootball throwing and passing
- HoopsBasketball shooting
- Foot GolfKick a soccer ball around golf-style courses, including Demolition mode
Arcade & party
- Zombie DodgeballArcade dodgeball with ghost, ice zombie, and pirate themes
- Bowl-a-RamaBowling
- CornholeClassic cornhole plus Tic Tac Toe and 301 variants
- Disc-Go-GolfDisc golf courses
Target & light gun
- Wild West Shooting GalleryLight-gun target shooting
- Wilderness HunterLight-gun hunting
Arcade classics you'll recognize
The Pandora Saga DX 9800 cabinet has 9,800 games, about 4,600 unique titles once repeat versions are removed. It has 2-player controls, so two people can play side by side.
Classics on the cabinet
- Pac-Man
- Ms. Pac-Man
- Galaga
- Donkey Kong
- Frogger
- Centipede
- Space Invaders
- Tetris
- Street Fighter II
- Mortal Kombat 4
- NBA Jam Tournament Edition
- Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles
- The Simpsons
- X-Men
- Metal Slug
- Contra
- Double Dragon
- Bubble Bobble
Game list from the cabinet's builder. See the full list of titles.
Sleeping arrangements
How many people does Sweet Escape sleep?
Sweet Escape sleeps up to 13 guests in 4 bedrooms with 3.5 baths. Three bedrooms each have a king bed, and the bunk room has 2 sets of bunk beds, for 10 guests in beds. If your group has 11 to 13 guests, portable mattresses are available for the extra guests.
| Room | Beds | Sleeps |
|---|---|---|
| Bedroom 1 | 1 king bed | 2 |
| Bedroom 2 | 1 king bed | 2 |
| Bedroom 3 (bunk room) | 2 sets of bunk beds | 4 |
| Bedroom 4 | 1 king bed | 2 |
| Extra guests | Portable mattresses | Up to 3 more |
| Total | 3 kings, 2 sets of bunks | 13 max |
Everything included
What amenities does Sweet Escape have?
Sweet Escape has a private hot tub, a full kitchen, an electric fireplace, high-speed WiFi, a washer and dryer, and free parking for up to 4 vehicles. The home is all-electric.
Kitchen & dining
Full kitchen with oven, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, freezer, coffee maker, blender, toaster, kettle, ice machine, dining table, and wine glasses.
Comfort
Air conditioning, central heating, ceiling fans, an indoor electric stone fireplace, a TV, high-speed WiFi, and a dedicated workspace.
Bath & laundry
Walk-in shower, bathtub, shampoo, conditioner, body soap, hair dryer, plus an in-unit washer and dryer, iron, and hangers.
Family extras
High chair, children's books and toys, board games, extra pillows and blankets, and fresh bed linens.
Safety
Smoke alarm, fire extinguisher, and first aid kit. An exterior security camera covers the front of the cabin.
All-electric home
The cabin runs entirely on electricity, with no natural gas and no gas appliances. The fireplace is electric, which is why there is no carbon monoxide detector.
Parking
Free driveway parking on premises for up to 4 vehicles.
Guest reviews
What do guests say about Sweet Escape?
Guests rate Sweet Escape 4.88 out of 5: 4.88 stars from 26 reviews on Airbnb, where Sweet Escape is a Guest Favorite in the top 10% of eligible homes (October 2026). Guests mention the comfortable beds, the mountain views, and quick communication. Sweet Escape is also listed on Vrbo, and you can find it on Google.
“We had a great stay at Sweet Escape. The house met all of our expectations. It was very clean. It had everything we needed to make some meals there. We all enjoyed the sport simulator and the hot tub. We even saw a bear and two cubs on our drive to the house. We would definitely stay again. Lauren was great to work with!”
Your host
Who manages Sweet Escape?
Lauren of Rivers to Ridges Property Management hosts Sweet Escape for owner Sweet Stay LLC. Sweet Escape is managed by Rivers to Ridges Property Management, founded by Lauren Johnson, a realtor and short-term rental host. Lauren is an Airbnb Superhost with a 100% response rate who usually replies within an hour, and her local team handles everything from booking to checkout.
Location
Where is Sweet Escape? About 10 minutes to the Parkway, 15 to Dollywood, 20 to Gatlinburg
Sweet Escape is in the Wildside area off Laurel Lick Road in Pigeon Forge, next door to WildSide ATV & Bike Park, so trail days start without a long drive.
- WildSide ATV & Bike ParkNext door
- Pigeon Forge ParkwayAbout 10 min drive
- DollywoodAbout 15 min drive
- GatlinburgAbout 20 min drive
The cabin is in a natural mountain setting, so keep an eye out for local wildlife. One guest spotted a bear and two cubs on the way in.
Wildside area off Laurel Lick Road, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863. The full address is provided after booking.
Before you book
What are the house rules and check-in times?
Check in after 4:00 PM, check out before 10:00 AM, and keep your group to 13 guests or fewer.
- Check-in after 4:00 PM
- Checkout before 10:00 AM
- Self check-in with a smart lock
- 13 guests maximum
- No parties or events
- No smoking inside
- If your pet is approved, bring it for a non-refundable pet fee
- If you have an assistance animal, it is always allowed
Rules are taken from the cabin's Airbnb listing. Check your booking for the current policy.
FAQ
What else should I know before booking Sweet Escape?
How many guests does Sweet Escape sleep?
Up to 13 guests. The cabin has 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms: three bedrooms with a king bed each, plus a bunk room with 2 sets of bunk beds, which sleeps 10. Portable mattresses are available for extra guests, for up to 13 total.
What if our group has more than 10 people?
If your group has 11 to 13 guests, portable mattresses are available for the extra guests. If your group has more than 13 guests, Sweet Escape is not the right fit, because 13 guests is the maximum.
Does the cabin have a private hot tub?
Yes. The private hot tub is on the covered deck, is listed as available all year, and is for your group only.
Is there a pool?
No. Sweet Escape does not have a pool, indoor or outdoor. For a soak, use the private hot tub on the deck.
What is in the game room?
A multi-sport simulator with 13 sport simulator games on a big screen and turf mat, plus a separate 2-player arcade cabinet with 9,800 games (about 4,600 unique titles), board games, and a giant Connect Four. Outside there are yard games, a fire pit, and a BBQ grill.
What games are on the sport simulator?
The sport simulator has 13 games: Breakaway Soccer, Slapshot Hockey, Rally Baseball (home-run derby), Field Goal Frenzy and Quarterbacks (football kicking and passing), Hoops (basketball), Foot Golf (kicking a soccer ball on golf-style courses), Zombie Dodgeball, Bowl-a-Rama (bowling), Cornhole, Disc-Go-Golf (disc golf), Wild West Shooting Gallery, and Wilderness Hunter (light-gun games). It is not a traditional golf simulator: there is no club-and-ball golf, only Foot Golf and Disc Golf.
What arcade games are at Sweet Escape?
The game room has a Pandora Saga DX 9800 multi-game arcade cabinet with 9,800 games, about 4,600 unique titles once repeat versions are removed. It has 2-player controls. Classics include Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, Galaga, Donkey Kong, Frogger, Centipede, Space Invaders, Tetris, Street Fighter II, Mortal Kombat 4, NBA Jam Tournament Edition, Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles, The Simpsons, X-Men, Metal Slug, Contra, Double Dragon, and Bubble Bobble. The full title list comes from the cabinet's builder.
Does Sweet Escape have mini golf?
No. There is no mini golf course and no traditional golf simulator at Sweet Escape. Outdoor fun is the private hot tub, the fire pit, the BBQ grill, and yard games.
Where is Sweet Escape located?
In the Wildside area off Laurel Lick Road in Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, next door to WildSide ATV & Bike Park. It is about 10 minutes to the Pigeon Forge Parkway, about 15 minutes to Dollywood, and about 20 minutes to Gatlinburg. The full address is provided after booking.
How far is Sweet Escape from Dollywood, the Parkway, and Gatlinburg?
About 10 minutes to the Pigeon Forge Parkway, about 15 minutes to Dollywood, and about 20 minutes to Gatlinburg by car.
How close is Sweet Escape to WildSide ATV & Bike Park?
Next door. Sweet Escape sits beside WildSide ATV & Bike Park, so you can ride the trails without driving into town.
Is there a carbon monoxide detector?
No. The cabin is all-electric, with no natural gas and no gas appliances (the fireplace is electric), which is why there is no carbon monoxide detector. A smoke alarm, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit are provided.
Are pets allowed?
If your pet is approved, you can bring it for a non-refundable pet fee. If you have an assistance animal, it is always allowed. If you are not sure whether your pet qualifies, ask before you book.
What are check-in and checkout times?
Check-in is after 4:00 PM and checkout is before 10:00 AM, with self check-in through a smart lock. Detailed arrival instructions are sent before your stay.
Is there WiFi and parking?
Yes. High-speed WiFi and a dedicated workspace are included, and free driveway parking fits up to 4 vehicles.
Is this the same Sweet Escape cabin listed by Eagles Ridge?
No. This is Sweet Escape at Wildside, the cabin off Laurel Lick Road next door to WildSide ATV & Bike Park. It is operated by Sweet Stay LLC and managed by Rivers to Ridges Property Management. It is not affiliated with the ERN849 "Sweet Escape" cabin listed by Eagles Ridge.
Where can I book Sweet Escape?
Book direct through Rivers to Ridges on DirectStays, or book on Airbnb or Vrbo. If you book direct, you deal straight with the local management team.
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