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Private-Panoramic Views of the Great Smoky Mountains-FREE Mountain Air

Family-friendly cabin with water park and Hot tub

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Great room from top of the stairs
Hot tub with incredible views
Game room
Upper deck with gas grill and pub table
Love, love, love the new pergola!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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  • Place, Island at Pigeon Forge
  • Place, Titanic Museum
  • Place, LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bear Room

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Moose Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Game Room Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Great Room 2-piece

Toilet

Master Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private-Panoramic Views of the Great Smoky Mountains-FREE Mountain Air

Mountaintop Experience offers a comfortable authentic cabin atmosphere and a wonderful mountain-top setting with spectacular panoramic fifteen mile views into the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. If incredible mountain views are at the top of your 'must have' list, this cabin will not let you down.

From the back of the cabin no other cabins are visible. We replaced the upper deck early in 2017, replacing the spindles with hog wire, making the views even more unobstructed. The next year we updated the lower deck with hog wire. It's amazing what lengths some owners go through to take pictures that appear to show privacy! We have been burned several times in this way.

Main Level: Spacious floor plan with cathedral ceilings throughout and hardwood floors (except in master (carpeted) and baths, all of which are tiled), Great Room with Stone Gas Fireplace and Full Length Picture Windows, 42" HD LED TV, DVD/CD player/AM/FM Surround Sound, Updated Kitchen with leather granite countertops, granite sink, and bronze faucet, Stainless Steel/Black Appliances, Dining Room with large table and seating for six, Countertop seating for two, two piece Bath, Master King Bedroom with carpet (with Full Bath (leather granite countertops, sinks, faucets, and a spa like shower update in 2018, with pebble floor), TV, DVD player and access to upper deck), Uncovered deck spanning the length of the cabin with gas grill, a pub table with three chairs, two single rockers and one double rocker. 12’ x 12’ pergola on master end of deck, installed in 2017.

Lower Level: 10' ceiling throughout lower level with carpet, Game Room with Stone Gas Fireplace, New Pool Table (11/2018), old-fashioned video game table, 42" HD LED TV, BluRay DVD player, Wii console (bring your own games and remotes), Two Queen Bedrooms (one with access to lower deck and TV/DVD; one with Wi-Fi Router for Internet Access, and sleep number mattress), Full Bath (new granite, tile, tub, sink, faucets), Separate Utility Room with Washer and Dryer, Pull out queen Sofa bed, Covered Deck spanning the length of the cabin with Hot Tub, two-person rocker and two single rockers.

Keywords: Cabin, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Wears Valley, Townsend, mountain view, Sevierville

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Please leave any used beds unmade, so cleaners know they were used.
Please set the temperature as shown on the sign beneath the thermostat.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Smoking allowed outside only. Ensure all butts are extinguished.

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 is a carbon monoxide detector 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

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sevierville

Located in Sevierville, this cabin is in a rural area and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cades Cove, while Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction and Titanic Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Dollywood and Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Sevierville, TN

What's nearby

  • Christmas Place - 20 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Island at Pigeon Forge - 21 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Titanic Museum - 21 min drive - 24.0 km
  • LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge - 22 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction - 24 min drive - 26.1 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Jasper Beer Garden - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Peaceful Side Social - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Townsend Abbey - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Hustle Pizzeria - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Artistic Bean - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private-Panoramic Views of the Great Smoky Mountains-FREE Mountain Air have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Private-Panoramic Views of the Great Smoky Mountains-FREE Mountain Air pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private-Panoramic Views of the Great Smoky Mountains-FREE Mountain Air?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private-Panoramic Views of the Great Smoky Mountains-FREE Mountain Air?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private-Panoramic Views of the Great Smoky Mountains-FREE Mountain Air?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private-Panoramic Views of the Great Smoky Mountains-FREE Mountain Air located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly cabin is within 9 mi (15 km) of Next To Heaven, River Rage Go-Kart Track and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center and The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

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

Perfect in the Mountains!

My family had a wonderful trip. Beautiful views in every direction.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josie H.

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

Beautiful

Highly recommend! Beautiful house in a beautiful area. Very clean. Had all the necessities we needed for our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D., Rock Island, Illinois

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

Great Cabin

Stunning views and the cabin was lovely and cozy. Plenty of space for a family of 6.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

charlotte s.

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

Little slice of heaven!

Beautiful view - perfect family cabin - great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

Great Cabin - Awesome View

Amazing cabin with an incredible view. Enjoyed our stay in the beautiful mountains of Tennessee.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel T.

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

Awesome stay.

We took a family vacation to experience the Great Smokey Mountains National Park. The cabin and its location were worth the trip alone! Lori provided us with great guidance and recommendations that made our families experience something to remember.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane T., Redondo Beach, CA USA

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

Great views & great property!

The views are just as great as advertised! Cabin was very clean and it is really well set up. Location was terrific as it is private but only a short drive to the various places of interest. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark V.

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

Excellent Family and/or Friends Cabin

Absolutely wonderful. Very clean, lots of room, pool table for evening fun, and great porch views. Location was great and not far from attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Mountain Top Heaven

The view from this cabin is unbelievable! My family and I had a great stay! It was everything as described!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce M.

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

Fantastic cabin

I have been traveling to the Smokies for years and never stayed in a better all around cabin. (View thru accommodations)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Awesome house, gorgeous view!

The place was amazing! The view out the back is worth a stay all by itself. Throw in a very clean (and well appointed) home, fun games to play (the video game console and pool table were big hits), and a cozy hot tub, and it’s the perfect getaway. The owner’s communication and organization is top notch. Would definitely stay here again. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen V.

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

Beautiful

We enjoyed our stay at Lori’s cabin! Such an amazing view. The house was beautiful and the beds were super comfy. Definitely would stay here again if the opportunity presented itself.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Christmas getaway

We loved our stay! Very beautiful cabin with a unbelievable view! Very clean and well kept. Well stocked with everything we needed from dishes, cookware to extra blankets, pillows. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Spence S.

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

Majestic view

The view from the back deck is worth the price of admission. Lori is an excellent host. The space was as advertised. Complete confidence with this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelye G.

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

Memorable and amazing mountain getaway

Beautiful and comfortable cabin, breathtaking views, endless kitchen amenities, fun game room and wonderful family memories to last a lifetime. Lori was an extraordinary host whose attention to detail, welcoming spirit and giver of extensive information to make our stay in the cabin as well as the surrounding area so much easier to navigate. She went above and beyond! Thank you for a great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Birthday celebration

No matter what the weather, we had amazing views of the Smokey mountains. What an amazing spot with a beautiful "cabin". I put this in quotes because, yes, it is a cabin theme, but has bits of luxury and is so well appointed that it is far superior to any cabin I have visited before. Close to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, there was plenty to do. We also made sure to drive the foothills parkway for more and different spectacular views. Would definitely return. Owners were wonderful to work with
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

Fabulous

Everything about the property was fabulous. The property was clean and well cared for and the views were magnificent. The location is almost equal distance between Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg so there were more things to do than we had time for. Lori is fantastic and always in timely communication. I highly recommend this property to anyone!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Amazing!

We loved staying here and will definitely come back! Right when you walk in, you’re wowed by the views through the beautiful windows and the beautiful cabin itself. Extremely clean and beautifully decorated. Lori has everything you could possibly need and is so organized! She is great with communication as well! We loved everything about our stay and would for sure stay here again. I recommended it to other family members too. Thank you so much, Lori!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brynn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at this beautiful cabin in the Smoky Mountains was absolutely incredible! From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the breathtaking mountain views that stretched for miles. Pictures truly don’t do it justice. The cabin itself was clean, cozy, and beautifully decorated, giving us that perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comfort. The cabin had everything we needed for 7 day relaxing and memorable getaway. We especially loved spending our evenings playing pool and then relaxing in the hot tub.The cabin is located away from the chaos of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg and still close enough to get to with a 20 min drive through the beautiful winding mountain roads. Lori(the owner) was very communicative leading up to our trip and throughout our stay. Highly recommend this cabin as your go to spot to enjoy eastern Tennessee and all that it has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and view! Everything was clean and comfortable and well supplied with everything we needed! We look forward to our next visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay, amazing place. Host was very responsive and communicated well. There was an information book available in the cabin, and notes posted throughout that covered any questions you had. Very nice and well kept property. Private with views that were great. We spend a week in the Towsend / Gatlinburg area each year, and not sure we have had a more accommodating location with it being central to everything we wanted to do. Community Pool made it nice to come back to in the evenings.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was beautiful, views were amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

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

beautiful view

We enjoyed sitting on the patio and enjoying the beautiful view of the mountains.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

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

Best view

This was the best view that I have ever had. From the moment you walk through the front door you know you picked the right spot. We enjoyed every aspect of the home but my favorite was sitting on the deck and soaking in the view. We even got to see a mama and her baby bears.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria W.

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

Mountain getaway

My husband and I with our 4 kids had the greatest time at mountain top experience! It was very clean and Lori was very easy to communicate with. My kids are ages 6-10, and usually there are no accidents but I did purchase the insurance and my kids broke a fixture which Lori was great about and I am so glad we had the Insurance! Would definitely recommend this to anybody staying in the Gaitlinburg/Pigeon Forge area.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Lori Thompson

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Owners Charles, Debbie, Jeff, Lori, and Charlotte Thompson

Charlie, Jeff, and Lori, all engineers, appreciate the structural integrity of Mountaintop Experience. Debbie, a teacher, can't stop marveling at the view. Charlotte, our sixteen-year old enjoys the view, the comfy sofas and the Wi-Fi most of all. When she was younger her favorite thing was the hot tub. She would always make sure to remember her goggles. After all, all professional hot tub swimmers wear goggles!

Why they chose this property

My husband and I having been visiting the Great Smoky Mountains for thirty years. We've stayed in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Sevierville, Walden's Creek, Townsend, and Wears Valley. We love them all. Since we live in Knoxville, several weekend trips a year, even on the spur of the minute, are not out of the question. We've stayed in many different cabins. The problem was that there was always something that could have been better. A cabin with a great view would offer no privacy. One with privacy had no view. We wanted a cabin with as many amenities as possible that we could count on consistently. A 'known quantity', if you will. Of all the cabins we've stayed in over the years, none can hold a candle to Mountaintop Experience. Previously, it was named A Wilderness Lodge. However, since it isn't in the wilderness and it isn't a lodge, we changed the name to Mountaintop Experience. We hope you have a wonderful experience on our portion of this mountaintop.

What makes this property unique

The design of Mountaintop Experience is ingenious. With virtually the entire back of the house being windows, the mountain view is the centerpiece of the cabin. You can simply sit on the sofa and enjoy the incredible views. You can easily forget that anyone else is around.

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