There's a point on the drive where the trees take over and the Smokies open up behind them --- ridgeline stacked on ridgeline, blueing out into the haze that gave the range its name. Triple Mountain View sits up at that height, above the pull and clatter of town, with Gatlinburg and the national park entrance both a short run back down the mountain. It's a cabin that commits to being one: warm wood throughout, a stone fireplace anchoring the main room, bear-themed details that go all in rather than hedge.
Four bedrooms give a group room to spread out instead of taking turns. The kitchen is fully equipped and sized for the dinner where two people cook, one supervises, and the rest crowd the counter to talk. Rocking chairs line the deck for whoever wakes first, and the mist coming off the peaks tends to convince people it was worth it.
Evenings organize themselves. The hot tub faces the mountains straight on, the firepit holds the group outside longer than anyone meant to stay, and the ridges go dark one layer at a time.
Upstairs is the part people describe afterward. Vaulted ceilings, tall triangular windows, mountains filling every pane --- the game room reads like the top of a private lodge. A pool table, arcade cabinets, and a pinball machine quietly absorb the hours nobody planned to give them.
The rest is close at hand. Ten minutes downhill lands you on the Gatlinburg strip with its shops and pancake houses, the Anakeesta chondola climbing straight out of downtown. The Sugarlands entrance opens the national park, putting Laurel Falls, the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, and hundreds of miles of trail within a morning's reach. Dollywood sits about twenty-five minutes out for coaster days, and Ober Mountain adds skiing, ice skating, and a chairlift worth riding for the view alone.
AvantStay provides a personalized hospitality experience to elevate your stay. With our Concierge Service, guests have access to our tech-enabled services like fridge stocking, private chefs, massages, transportation, special occasion celebrations, baby gear rentals, ski gear, beach gear, and more. For anything you need, we're at your fingertips via concierge@avantstay.com.
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:
•This home allows pets for a fee. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval, there is a fine of $500 per pet.
•Two pack and plays available; no high chair.
•Four baby gates provided for child safety.
Parking Details:
•No garage, but long driveway fits at least 10 cars
•Street parking not permitted
All bookings over 30 days require a security deposit to be charged after booking.