Located in Chalet Village, a neighbourhood in Gatlinburg, this lodge is near theme parks and near a water park. Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction and Titanic Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ober Mountain and Wilderness at the Smokies. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
Gatlinburg Convention Center - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 67 min drive
Restaurants
Ole Smoky Distillery - 9 min drive
Sugarlands Distilling Co. - 9 min drive
Southern Comfort - Westgate Resort - 5 min drive
Puckers Sports Bar - 9 min drive
Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - 9 min drive
About this property
The Cloud 9 Lodge-Vacation Destination
The Cloud 9 Lodge received the honor of being featured on the cover of Log Cabin Homes Magazine. This stunning custom built lodge is constructed with 12”D logs, along with massive beams and great architectural design. The Cloud 9 Lodge also received the privilege of winning the Rouleau Award represented by the Buildings Systems Councils of NAHB.
This stunning one-of-a-kind custom built lodge offers six luxurious master bedrooms. Each one uniquely decorated with the theme of the Great Smoky Mountains. All master bedrooms are very spacious in size with sitting area, large TVs, king size beds, large full bathrooms and best of all, each one has their own private access to the great outdoors along with amazing mountain views from every room! The loft offers the same luxurious amenities as the master bedrooms, it features two king size beds and one full size along with its own private large full bathroom and personal excess to a private deck.
The layout of Cloud 9 is designed perfectly by its scale and proportion that can easily accommodate large groups to meet all your needs.
The top floor The top floor consists of an open loft overlooking the double living areas below and has panoramic views from the front and back. The loft has 2 king size beds, a leather chair that folds out into a twin bed, and one full size bed with a private full bathroom along with an outside deck. There is one master bedroom (Mt. LeConte) with king size bed, tv, full bathroom, large sitting area and a private deck with an absolute stunning view of Mount Leconte. The loft has an observatory seating area, with views of Ober Gatlinburg, Ski slopes in the winter, tram passing by, Clingmans Dome and the Great Smoky Mountains.
The main level The main level of Cloud 9 is the heart of the home, upon entering you will feel the warmth and the impact this stunning lodge has to offer. The main living area is a large open concept consisting of the living room, dining room and kitchen. The kitchen layout is designed especially for large groups. It is very well thought out with great detail and planning. It has three ovens, one is electric with a top and bottom oven the other is a gas unit with an oven. Both units are directly across from each allowing easy access for others cooking in the kitchen. The kitchen has a double refrigerator with a water dispenser and ice maker. There is an island located in the middle for prepping and preparing. There are numerous skillets, mixing bowls, pots and pans to accommodate all your cooking needs. The sideboard (located in the dining room) stores crock pots, a kitchen aid mixer and other large kitchen items. The large dining room table sits a party of twelve along with two arm captain chairs at each end. The kitchen has a high top between dividing the cooking area from the dining area which allows four more to be seated directly beside the dining table. The kitchen has its own covered deck with double sliding doors and another outside dining with seating for eight. There is a large gas grill.
There are two living areas with double couches facing each other and two recliners with a fireplace and TV directly above it. The second one, is a sitting area directly across from the other, it offers views of Mount Leconte, Ober Gatlinburg, Anakeesta, and Clingmans Dome. There are two master bedrooms located on the main floor. Elkmont master bedroom offers a king size bed, tv, sitting area and sliding doors leading to the deck. The Great Smoky master oversized room with king size bed, tv, sitting area, sliding doors leading to deck. It has a large custom walk-in shower with two shower heads and one handheld. There is seating within the bathroom for getting ready. This bedroom allows the view of the ski slopes, tram passing by, while lying in bed! The double sliding doors of both bedrooms offer stunning views of the mountains including Mount LeConte.
The lower level The lower level is the entertainment hub. It has one sitting area with a fireplace and double sliding doors to the front of the Lodge. It has the same views that are seen from the main level living room. There are two electronic barrel gaming systems and corn hole boards. One with the above screen consists of 3,000 games. There is a large pool table and small bar with a full size double refrigerator. The Theater has reclining theater chairs with separate settings designed for each person to enjoy. There are double sliding doors for the back covered patio leading to the swim spa. There are three master bedrooms. The Elkmont master and the Ober master are located at the back end away from the entertainment area. Both have king-size beds, a leather chair that folds out into a twin bed, tv, full bathrooms, sitting area and double sliding doors with the same views from the main level bedrooms and the top master bedroom. Cades Cove master has a king size bed, tv, sitting area, double sliding doors at the front of the lodge and shares the same views as the main living offers.
Swim spa pool The Cloud 9 Lodge has recently added its own private swim spa pool and it is covered so it may be enjoyed regardless of weather conditions. On sunny days, soak in the rays on the open sundeck and take in the gorgeous views of the rolling Smoky Mountains for miles. Or opt for the covered patio areas downstairs that feature cushioned seating, loungers, and ottomans. There are also multiple balconies, covered and uncovered, with seating, so everyone can find a place to relax and reconnect with nature without feeling too cramped
Free Access to All the Clubhouses Chalet Village Community Clubhouses The Community starts at the Gatlinburg visitor's center and continues the entire length of the Gatlinburg main parkway until the end at the last red light (Ski Mnt Rd) before entering into the national park.
The North Clubhouse consists of three swimming pools, two tennis courts, basketball and two pickle-ball courts, ping-pong and other outside games
The South Clubhouse offers a newly remodeled workout facility, an indoor kids game room with pool table, air hockey, electronic games, tennis court, playground area and an extra large pool with a diving board and a much loved slide.
Alpine Clubhouse is the small clubhouse. The pool is smaller and offers a mushroom waterfall feature the younger children enjoy playing in and under. The facility has some electronic games and ping pong table.
Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
Parking available
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 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
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Family gatherings and weddings
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 18
Note from host: Family gatherings and weddings
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
Frequently asked questions
Does The Cloud 9 Lodge-Vacation Destination have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at The Cloud 9 Lodge-Vacation Destination?
As of 1 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cloud 9 Lodge-Vacation Destination on 26 Apr 2026 start from AU$1,739, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is The Cloud 9 Lodge-Vacation Destination pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Cloud 9 Lodge-Vacation Destination?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Cloud 9 Lodge-Vacation Destination?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Cloud 9 Lodge-Vacation Destination?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Cloud 9 Lodge-Vacation Destination located?
This Chalet Village lodge is situated in the mountains, offering ski-in/ski-out access within 3 miles (5 km) of Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and Ripley's Super Fun Zone, and is convenient for winter activities, such as sledging. Gatlinburg Scenic Overlook and Gatlinburg SkyBridge are also within 3 miles (5 km).
The Cloud 9 Lodge-Vacation Destination Reviews
Reviews
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We spent the weekend at beautiful Cloud 9 and it was such a wonderful experience! Check in was an easy process, the house was cozy and clean and had exceptional views of the mountains!! We saw so much wildlife including 3 bears during our time. We enjoyed the hot tub and cooking out on the patio, watching the sunset on the upper patio, and on Saturday we eloped on the lower concrete patio overlooking the mountains. Miss Tia and her team are wonderful and our Cloud 9 experience was great. Already missing our time together at the lodge!
Beautiful home with lots of room which is important when you have 5 teenagers with you. Clean with more than enough dishes and pots and pans. All the bedrooms were well appointed. Saw bears everyday we were there!
The cabin was amazing! Upon arrival the cabin was immaculate. It was well supplied with appropriate sizes of cookware for a large group. The views were stunning. So many different views from all of different balconies. Saw bears every night. The host was extremely responsive to questions and concerns.
This cabin was by far the best we have ever stayed at. Our family thoroughly enjoyed all the amenities and the views were absolutely breathtaking. Thank you so much!
This is an amazing property that has great views, all the amenities, quality furnishings and lots of on property entertainment. It was a 100% seamless process from start to finish and there likely isn’t a better value in the Smokies.
the cabin was beautiful and clean! great for our big group of friends. everybody had their own room and bathroom which is a major plus. the pool tables and arcade games were enjoyed throughout, and the hot tubs were perfect.
The house had the perfect layout for our family. We loved that each room had its own bathroom! It was conveniently located between both Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. The host was quick to answer all inquires. All in all, we enjoyed our stay!
We love this chalet. We have stayed here three times. It holds all of our family. It’s beautiful, clean, convenient, has great property owners that are easy to work with. We will definitely come back.
We had our family members here from Arizona, Georgia, Kentucky and Tennessee celebrating Christmas. It was very nice for a large group of people. Beautiful cabin. Would stay here again.
The pictures do not do this house justice!! The house is amazing, the views are stunning and the Hosts' are fabulous!
The location is in the middle of everything so you don't have to travel far.
This cabin was breathtaking. We really enjoyed all the rooms having their own bathrooms and patios. The view is very impressive. The hosts answered any questions we had. We had a great time in Gatlinburg and even the day we just hung around the house. Very well stocked with kitchen supplies and activities
The cabin was outstanding with views from every angle and lots of space to spread out. A very high quality cabin. We had some TV issues and the property manager was very responsive and followed up to check on us. Would stay again!
We Stayed at Cloud 9 over Thanksgiving break and we had a wonderful time. The property manager was very responsive and assisted with anything we needed. The house was perfect for our group of 18 and had everything we needed. The views were amazing and the hot tub was fabulous.