Escape to the Smokies & Sleep Above the Clouds

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View of the Great Smoky Mountains from the parking lot

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 452.0 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pool
Dryer
Hot tub
Washer
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Gatlinburg, TN

Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park
‪6 min drive‬
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
‪12 min drive‬
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters
‪13 min drive‬
Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)
‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

WHY STAY IN A HOTEL? COME MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME ABOVE THE CLOUDS!

Our adorable vacation home is located in the High Chalet Condo Community in Gatlinburg - the highest elevation in the Smokies area - and offers breathtaking views of the Smoky Mountains including Mt LeConte.

Sleep above the clouds and be surrounded by the spectacular Great Smoky Mountains. Only 3 minutes to Ober Gatlinburg (Amusement Park and Ski Area) and 12 mins to downtown Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge. Our cozy 1 bedroom 1 bath hideaway sleeps up to 4 and has everything you will need for a relaxing escape. With warm and comfortable furnishings, electric fireplace, full kitchen, and a beautiful balcony - you may just want to snuggle up & never leave the condo.

Our community features 2 hot tubs, sauna and a seasonal pool which is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. We also have on-site coin laundry & community game room.

Don't be surprised at all of the wildlife you will see in our community. Bear, deer, rabbits and wild turkey sightings are the norm here. Ample parking, gorgeous views and so much more will make you happy that you chose the Cozy Bear at High Chalet for your escape!

Property manager

Gigi Grein

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

It is very important than you read our rental agreement in full prior to booking to avoid any issues or miscommunication.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gatlinburg

Located in Chalet Village, a neighbourhood in Gatlinburg, this condo is near theme parks and in the mountains. Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction and Titanic Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Gatlinburg Space Needle and Anakeesta. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Gatlinburg, TN

What's nearby

Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
Gatlinburg Convention Center - 10 min drive - 6.4 km
SkyPark - 10 min drive - 6.6 km
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 12 min drive - 7.2 km
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters - 13 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬10 min drive
‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬10 min drive
‪Crawdaddy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬10 min drive
‪Smith & Son Corner Kitchen - ‬10 min drive
‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Escape to the Smokies & Sleep Above the Clouds have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Escape to the Smokies & Sleep Above the Clouds pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Escape to the Smokies & Sleep Above the Clouds?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to the Smokies & Sleep Above the Clouds?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Escape to the Smokies & Sleep Above the Clouds located?

Located in the mountains, this Chalet Village condo building offering ski-in/ski-out access is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. SkyPark and Gatlinburg Space Needle are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

19 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We were looking for a nice place to stay while skiing, and this location was e everything that we were looking for! A cozy place to crash, as well as nice amenities and very close to Ober. Great place!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam S.

22 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jeanette T.

16 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views!

We enjoyed the stay it was beautiful! Very clean and quiet. Only thing is the ride up to the condo was just a little intense , which is expected it is on top of a mountain. But overall we loved it. We had seen one bear and the snow is beautiful in the mountains. Loved it!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Arnaldo

14 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Our experience was nice! The area was quite and the views amazing. Just make sure you rent a car. No Uber or Lyft will go up there. This rental is literally the top of the mountain.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph H.

29 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

Nice cozy condo in the mountains. The road up to the condo is interesting to say the least. But it’s to be excepted. The place was very clean. Only complaint was the bed is very soft due to a foam pad on the mattress.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

RONALD P.

28 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable condo

Nice, but too brief of a visit.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

4 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, Serene Getaway

This condo was perfect for a quick refreshing getaway to the mountains. The condo patio faces the roadway however the property is walkable and there are magnificent views of the mountains from benches behind a couple of the buildings. Wonderful places for morning coffee. Around the property there are picnic tables and grills. The property was quiet and safe. Travel up the mountain was easy. Wiley Oakly is your best route as far as a connecting road. Upper and Lower Alpine is ok but of you're worried about mountain travel these can get tight. It was a perfect location to head to anywhwre in Gatlinburg with a snap of your fingers and got you going right up to Clingman's Dome and the trails so fast. I absolutely would return here again whenever I need another breather. The condo has laundry down the exterior hallway.. and everything you need. It was superclean and the furnishings were all super comfortable. This is a great place to getaway!Thank you so much! so c

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

15 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful experience

This property is exactly as described. It is at the top of the mountain and we enjoyed the winding roads to reach it. We saw six bear all in the vicinity of the condo. It is located near Pigeon Forge, the Smoky mountains park and close to North Carolina. There is so much to do in this area.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

9 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Get away

Enjoyed our time in the mountains

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie J.

7 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cool place to stay

Love it

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

sara w.

13 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

The condo was very nice and clean the only think I didn’t like was the drive up, the drop off the side of the roads with no guard rail but that’s not on the rental company

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

29 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall a good experience.

We had a great time here. Didn't actually spend a lot of time here, just a landing place for nights. Condo is older but very well kept and clean. We didn't quite have the views out our windows as expected but wasn't a deal breaker for us. Some of the rooms here would have fantastic views. Overall a great experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James J.

7 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Really enjoyed our stay. The condo and the views were great. Even got to see a bear. Looking forward to booking again.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johnson

28 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

I love the condo and love the fact how quite it was and loved all the views and pool was amazing too . Great place to safe .

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

27 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for the weekend!

Perfect location. It was very clean and perfect amount of space for me and 2 kids

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kat E.

2 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMAZING

We randomly decided to go on a short vacation. My husband and I brought our girls ages 14 and 10. The property was perfect. The property manager, Gigi, made our time even better. Gave us helpful tips daily including ideas of what to do and cheapest options. The condo we had was a one bedroom. It had a futon in the livingroom the girls used. This futon was the nicest futon I've ever seen. They were very comfortable the whole stay. We will be back again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

van

25 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

It was quiet and peaceful with a great View but still within 5 minutes of downtown Gatlinburg

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

2 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Our stay was great! The unit is at tge top of a mountain with grwat views and wildlife.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry h.

27 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

55th wedding anniversary

2nd floor was a bit much, but overall we had a wonderful vacation

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angel S.

3 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute space and scenic drive

I loved this little place on top of the mountain. The view was nice! We actually lost power for awhile because of storms, but the town offered lots to do until it was fixed! We will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Charles V.

10 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great condo!

This condo is very nice and had everything we needed. It sits at the top of a mountain so they view is nice but the road is curvy and steep. The day we arrived it snowed which concerned us but the road was clear the entire time we were there. Gigi was very communicative and answered our texts quickly. We definitely would visit this property again but maybe not during a snowstorm.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Elizabeth R.

1 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vista in the Smokies

Nice, definitely a trek up the mountain.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marlena G.

13 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

We have stayed at several of Gigi’s properties. All have been wonderful! Quiet relaxing area.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

6 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and clean

Condo was nice, clean and comfortable; easy to find with the Waze app. Drive up the mountain is beautiful. Property owner was informative and answered any questions we had.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hans M.

6 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Greatest Stay in Gatlinburg

The condo is really nice and cozy. I love the the view in the mountain, nice pool and hot tubs. The owner is really awesomely understandable, and made us feel welcome.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Gigi Grein

My husband Yvon and I are both originally from Quebec, Canada. His roots are Native Indian and his primary language is French and he speaks English with a very charming accent. I'm an Army Brat born in Fort Hood, Texas with European roots and speak fluent English, French and German. We moved to Florida to escape the harsh Canadian winters but are finding the extreme summer heat unbearable.

Why they chose this property

In early 2016 we took a self-planned vacation to High Chalet - this exact complex - and we fell in love with the area. We can't retire yet - but we plan to settle down in the Great Smoky Mountains soon - and this is our first step into paradise. We hope you will enjoy it as much as we do.

What makes this property unique

This hideaway in the mountains is very special - surrounded by majestic mountains and fluffy clouds - wildlife all around. You can hike right from your front door or just to the nearby picnic tables and enjoy the fresh air and nature at its best.

Languages:

English, French, German

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1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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