Luxury 5bd MTN VIEWS, hot tub, many bear sightings

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Pool
Balcony
Exterior
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Bent Creek Golf Club
    4 min drive
  • Little Pigeon River
    11 min drive
  • Ramsey Cascades
    27 min drive
  • Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)
    34 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Gatlinburg

Located in Gatlinburg, this lodge is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Bent Creek Golf Club and Little Pigeon River. .This family-friendly lodge is 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies.

What's nearby

  • Bent Creek Golf Club - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Little Pigeon River - 11 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Anakeesta - 23 min drive - 12.6 miles
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 23 min drive - 12.6 miles
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 24 min drive - 13.0 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trish's Mountain Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Split Rail Eats - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Delauder's BBQ - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cobbly Nob Cafe & Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wyile Cider - ‬27 min drive

About this property

Luxury 5bd MTN VIEWS, hot tub, many bear sightings

Beautiful Luxury 5bd/4bath home with mountain views from 3 levels. This beautiful log cabin is a perfect getaway for family or friends. About half of our guests have bear sightings. Sleeps 11 comfortably + a sleeper for up to 2 more: Master suite with King, 2nd bedroom suite with Queen bed, 2 additional bedrooms with Queen beds, a 5th room sleeps 3 with twin bunkbed and a trundel, and sleeper sofa if needed in the living room. Convenient to Smoky Mountain National Park, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge (Dollywood). It's a short day trip to Cherokee Casino or Biltmore House. For security and to prevent burglary this property has video cameras on the outside monitoring access points to doors. The front camera has a wide area view while the others are focused on the areas around the door. The lower-level camera DOES NOT oversee the hot tub; however, guests must pass in front of the camera to access the hot tub. The footage is recorded for about a week and then it overwrites. We practice continuous improvement.

We purchased this property late in 2015. Our friends call our remodel a rebuild as we gutted 3 levels to take this 1970s cabin into the 21st century. It was very trying and everything took longer than expected. We try to enhance the property continually.

* 2016 we completed a major renovation. Consisted of adding a gabled roof on the deck over the dining room. Expanded kitchen, removed spiral staircase, and replaced with large functional staircase. Removed some of the upper level walkarea that made no sense. Removed up to 5 levels of linoleum and replaced with hardwood and tile in upper and main levels. The lower level removed linoleum, sanded and stained cement floor. Replaced massive amounts of sheet rock with tongue and groove knotty pine. Fully remolded kitchen cabinets, appliances, flow, etc. Completed some needed cosmetic work to bathrooms on all levels but left them for another time.

* In 2018 we redid the outside of the house to outside logs and upstairs windows, providing greater energy-efficient and more modern look.

* 2019 rebuilt the deck and converted the railings from metal rail to wire which really opens the view.

Also, in 2019 we suffered a catastrophic lightning strike that took out all TVs, washer & dryer, and more.

* 2020 - COVID starts.

* 2021 - Reworked attic access ladder to increase access size and allow HVAC equipment to be moved into the attic.

* 2022 - January replaced/upgraded lower-level HVAC system. March replaced/upgraded the upper-level HVAC system. Also moved HVAC from the master bedroom changing area to the attic. This is the first step in a plan to provide private bathrooms for the 2 upstairs bedrooms.

* April 2023 completed the transformation of the upstairs changing room to a large luxurious master bathroom. The existing upstairs bath is now for the private use of the other upstairs bedroom; however, it will take until my next major construction project before the other room is considered a suite.

* September 2023 Completed remodel and conversion of the upper-level bathroom to suite. We also renovated both the main and lower-level bathrooms.

* September 2024 Having completed the complete set of planned renovations established with the purchase of the property in 2016, We entered the next phase of improvements. Having converted the house to the luxury home we envisioned in 2016 the house is in great shape but nothing is perfect. This pass through the house the goal is to convert the house from a high-end home to a support a true luxury vacation. We decided to remove the large, electric fireplace in the middle of the living room to better enjoy the mountain views, improve the room flow, the hearth alone took 35 sqft. Additionally we removed the popcorn ceiling in the living room. We painted the deck this time going with a 2 tone look. Painted master bedroom and upper level guest suite while adding full wall murals of area events. We also removed popcorn texture from the bedroom ceilings. Lifted the fireplace in the bedroom up so that it could be enjoyed while in bed. Painted the deck, upgraded bedding and numerous other things.

Lots to do with a pool table in the game room, an amazing hot tub, lots of rockers for reading and just relaxing wrap-around porch, flat-screen TVs in all rooms, and a large projector in the multimedia room. Lots of wildlife we often see a family of deer and on occasion, we will see a black bear and her cubs. Our neighborhood hosts three pools, a golf course, and for larger events the ability to rent space from the neighborhood HOA office at the very top of the mountain.
There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a shower/tub combination featuring a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a water park and a spa tub. Additional amenities at this lodge include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Ed Tollefsen

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Communal pool
  • Games
  • Spa tub
  • Stereo
  • Water park

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In the mountains

More

  • Note from host: Absolutely no smoking. Inside. If smoking outside
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Office
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

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Luxury 5bd MTN VIEWS, hot tub, many bear sightings Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 181 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 181 reviews" "
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 181 reviews" "
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8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

shannon s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house
Everything was perfect. I just didnt like the hills and roads but thats me. we seen bears right outside in the yard thanks for having us
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
We stayed for a week really enjoyed our stay. This place had everything we could want and need and we saw some bears!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
I have already done my review, but I don’t know if y’all got it so let me say we thought the place was great, we had plenty of room and response from the owner was great, it is not very many miles to anywhere but it just takes a long time to get there. The golf course as you drive in was just beautiful and all of the houses up in the mountains were so pretty and yes, our driveway was steep but no worse than any of the others. We did cook out on the grill a couple of times and we had a bear come visit us in the yard, which was awesome Would love the deck off of the main floor, it was nice to sit out on in the mornings when the weather was cooler The pool table was nice and so was the movie room and there was plenty of games to play in the cabinet, but just nowhere to actually put your groceries because all of the cabinets were full of things you might need. There is plenty to do in Gatlinburg and pigeon Forge😍
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We saw bears!
Our extended family had a fantastic time at this property. There were 11 of us and we had plenty of room for everyone! The property was as described and there were tons of kitchen supplies available for cooking. The hot tub & pool table were great additions and we loved our time spent on the many deck options. Especially the morning we all drank our morning coffee while enjoying watching a mama bear play with her cub!! It was an incredible experience for all and we would certainly recommend & come back. The only negatives were that the swimming pools were a bit far away & the roads & driveway were quite steep-but not a problem in the summer if you go slow. Ed was quick to respond to any issues or concerns that we had. It was a really wonderful experience overall.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

pranav s., Charlotte, usa

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
We enjoyed our stay.. nice place. Location is very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
30th Birthday
A very nice cabin and we loved all the extra space not on top of each other. We’ll definitely keep this on our list for future trips. Thank you for allowing us to be able to stay in your cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Dana K.

Cool Place Up in the Hills
The road up to this place is quite the incline especially when going up the hill for the first time in the dark, while it was pouring. Once we got used to drive up the hill it wasn't that bad. The house had a beautiful view of the Smokey Mountains. The house was well laid out and had a place for everyone to kick back and relax. Areas for Improvement: - Overall the house needed a thorough cleaning. - The grooves in the kitchen table had food in them and need to be cleaned. - The wind blew in through the door seals in the upstairs master bedroom and several other bedroom windows.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Nickie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Me n my family really enjoyed it tried reaching out bc of issue but no response
We loved it besides one issue but was overall great we loved it and the driveway was steep but we managed
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Aimee H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not what it's cracked up to be...
There were a lot of good things about our stay and the property - beautiful setting, convenient neighborhood. We even saw bears!! However we felt like many things listed in the description were not accurate - for example, the hot tub was basically unusable because the cover was broken, the pool table and dart board in the basement were in terrible condition and missing equipment (couldn't use either). The kitchen could use some serious TLC as well - we had 9 people staying in the house and there were only 7 forks!! We made the most of it and still enjoyed our stay but we probably would not return.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jorge C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Cabin review
We recently stayed at this cabin with our family. The cabin is big and has a lot of potential. The neighborhood where it is located is very nice and the cabin has a nice view of the mountains. The only thing we believe needs to be improved is the overall cleanliness of the place. The oven was not clean, and there was spiderwebs in some areas. Also the fire places had a lot of dust and the sheets didn’t feel clean. For the price of these cabins we were expecting the place more than anything to be clean. One of the beds in one of the rooms of the main floor swings, seems like it was missing some wood parts and it was loose. Over all we had a good experience. The host was very responsive to all of our messages and was very helpful. All the instructions were clear and we had a very easy check in and out.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get away
The house was great, plenty of space for our family of 10, clean and attractive. Our only issues were getting in and out of the driveway, especially at night (dark) and trying to communicate with property owner about a need that didnt get resolved til the last night. Small concerns that didnt ruin our stay , so no big deal.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Angie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway for family with beautiful view
Beautiful view
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ginger E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Rental!
Very nice cabin and will visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

daily f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin experience
Booked for a family get together and everyone loved it absolutely stunning had an amazing time and the location is beautiful ! Would definitely book again ❤️!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Great place great westher
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great memories
The cabin was just right for our family members. It was very clean and comfortable. Located in an area near Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Our last night there we saw a family of 4 bear cubs and their momma. Right up close behind closed doors. Awesome! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Cara T.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Fall Break Trip
We had a great time here. There’s plenty of room, and entertainment for ages young and small. I was a little disappointed with the fireplace in the sitting area. There aren’t any instructions for how to use it, if it works. We washed all the dishes we planned to use, when we first arrived. There were cob webs and dust throughout. Again, it was an excellent time- just not quite what I expected in the cleanliness department. Aside from needing a good deep cleaning, the place really is beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Basanta L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Was great overall
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect cabin for our varied group!
This cabin couldn't have been better suited for our wide age range. We had a newborn on up to 60 year olds, with most in their 20's, and we were all comfortable! There was plenty to keep the college kids happy when we weren't off finding adventure with zip lining, rafting and hiking! Plenty of bear sightings but no damage or scary encounters! What a fun long weekend to finish the summer and launch a new school year!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Trip
Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Delane K., Blue Springs, Missouri

Liked: Cleanliness
We all had a great time!
The property was very clean. As someone else mentioned, having more rocking chairs on the deck would be appreciated. We spent all our time there. Having extra forks was another need. The easiest way we found to get into the driveway was to go past it, turn around at the next intersection, and then enter from the other direction. We were able to get five cars in the driveway. We saw three different bears and a woodchuck, which was fun. I loved the island in the kitchen for all the extra space for seating and for all the food we brought. The kitchen is well stocked. Appliances were all new, clean and worked well. The place to take trash was in the driveway and it was always picked up, which was appreciated. We loved the place because it was further out from Gatlinburg. It was private and quiet. Trees surround you except for the view of the mountain. It rained a lot but we still sat outside on the deck underneath the roof outside the living room. It really was a great place for 10 people!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family 4th of July Trip
Overall everything was great. Very clean property and nice to have gates and pack and plays handy. The pool was a nice touch for the summer month. I would have loved a list of food locations that delivered and a few more rocking chairs but overall great experience and very responsive host which is always great! We even got to see a bear which was pretty cool!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erika H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fog rolling in
We came up for new years and had a great time as a family! It was so awesome to see the fog rolling in through the mountains from the deck. Everything was in working order, and well stocked! We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chrissie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin!
We had a great time! All the directions and check in info. Was detailed and the cabin was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Mark C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Couldn't get in til 830pm because they forgot to clean so they were til 830pm our first day
The property was nice great view
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022