Located in Whittier, this lodge is in the mountains. Oconaluftee Islands Park and Smoky Mountain Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Nantahala National Forest. Travelling with kids? Consider Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum. Kayaking, water tubing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
What's nearby
Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
Sequoyah National Golf Club - 9 min drive - 9.1 km
Smoky Mountain Country Club - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 11 min drive - 10.4 km
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 12 min drive - 10.6 km
Getting around
Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 131 min drive
Restaurants
Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza - 13 min drive
Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino - 13 min drive
Granny's Kitchen - 13 min drive
SoundBytes - 13 min drive
Brio Restaurant Group - 13 min drive
About this property
The Miller Family Lodge
The Lodge is a 3-story 'log cabin' with a covered outside deck on 3 sides of the main floor. A hot tub/spa and stainless steel gas grill are also on the deck. The Oconaluftee river is just below us. The inside has an elevator from the Game Room to 2nd and 3rd floors. The Lodge is handicap friendly with six private bedrooms to accommodate 18 people in 6 private bedrooms each with it's own lavatory plus a loft. The shower in the master bathroom is wheelchair accessible. Each floor has a washer & dryer. Just a short drive to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Gatlinburg, and Pigeon Forge Tenn. Lodge is great for large / multiple families, family reunions, corporate retreats.
Property manager
Gene Kozlowski
Languages
English
Amenities
Hot tub
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry
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
No events allowed
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Pets
No pets allowed
No Pets Allowed
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING IN CABIN
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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
Frequently asked questions
Is The Miller Family Lodge pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at The Miller Family Lodge?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Miller Family Lodge?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Miller Family Lodge located?
This family-friendly Whittier lodge is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Tuckasegee River. Oconaluftee Islands Park and Indian Creek Falls are also within 6 miles (10 km).
The Miller Family Lodge Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We all loved Miller Family Lodge. The beds were comfortable, there were plenty of bathrooms and an abundance of dishes, glasses, silverware, pans and seating. After having stayed at so many private homes that have just enough of everything, it was wonderful to have plenty of amenities. Gene was wonderful to work with and we wouldn't hesitate to rent here again. Beautiful.
Great place for a huge gathering. Would be nice to have access down into the river on the property. Had to drive or walk down the street. Road access is dirt road and single lane. Not too bad has section to stop and allow car to pass by. Host was responsive and helped with all the request ask.
We greatly enjoyed our stay at the cabin. The road is very narrow and windy leading to the cabin, but the parking was easy. Everything was as advertised about the property. It was spacious and cozy. Would recommend to anyone traveling to the area.
Beautiful well kept property. we did have a few issues and reported them to the owner, but they couldn't be fixed during our four day Christmas stay which is to be understood. Nice property with very high end amenities and lots of games and things to keep everyone busy!
Kelly B.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Richard F.
16 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Family Christmas trip
First let me say the cabin is very nice! The road to get to the cabin not so much but I guess that’s what you get with mountain cabins. Very narrow. Only room for one car to pass through. The bathrooms are a little odd to me. There’s 2 full bathrooms on the main floor and only 1 bedroom. There is 1 full bathroom and a half on the second floor with 4 bedrooms. Then in the ground floor you have another full bath and a half with 1 bedroom. We also had one of the ceiling fans in one of the upstairs bedrooms malfunction and we could not get the light or the fan to turn off. When I contacted the property manager I was told he could not get a maintenance person out there cause it was Sunday. It was difficult for my family to sleep in that room with the light on cause we couldn’t figure out how to even get the globe off to remove the light bulb cause it had a metal cage around the globe.
We made the best of it and still had a great time! We went specifically to ride the Polar Express so the cabin was located approximately between Bryson City and Cherokee.
Our family went to the Polar Express train ride it was conveniently located between that and the casino. We had plenty of room in such a beautiful home.
We loved our stay in this home! We were especially impressed with all the helpful little details like night lights in bedrooms and the small things that make being in a different house easier. I was thrilled with how well stocked the kitchen was with dishes and kitchen "gadgets". It was easy for our large group to cook all our meals there.
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The stay was awesome, very clean and beautiful. The only thing we noticed were that the beds seem to be smaller like a full or double instead of queens. The king bedrooms were awesome! Thanks for the wonderful time!
This property is fantastic! The layout allows for a lot of common space while also providing space for privacy. The kitchen was very well stocked and there were ample towels and blankets. The outdoor patio and deck had great seating. The hot tub was nice. The bunk beds are for kids only, our adults couldn't actually fit in them so keep that in mind if you're thinking you would share that room with your children! The house is truly wheelchair accessible, The elevator allowed my husband to access all floors of the house. The bathroom was very accessible for his wheelchair and there is a zero access shower with handrails. There are many things to do nearby whether it be hiking or shopping or just sitting by the river. I highly recommend this property!
This was a great location for our family to gather. The road getting in was a little iffy, but once there it was a dream. Plenty of space for multiple families and ages. Close to activities as well.
We are a big family and the Miller Lodge is perfect. Very clean and in excellent condition. The checkin was simple and the manager Gene is great. He even ran down a baby gate to help us coral the little one. You have to try this one.
This was an ideal spot for our friends group to reunite. The facilities were superb. The beds were comfortable, and there was plenty of space for our large group. We loved being able to gather on the deck and watch the river. It was very peaceful outside. The inside open area got a little noisy at times with all our kids running around, so we spent a lot of time on the deck! :)
We were beyond impressed with our stay. The house was clean and check in was easy. It is in a great location and made this trip a dream. The house was spacious and allowed for all our loved ones to enjoy themselves comfortably, not to mention the house had wonderful amenities. This house quite literally has everything you will ever need. The host was very kind and replied quickly with anything we needed. We have all decided this will become an annual vacation and rebook the same house!
This is a beautiful, well-kept house. Plenty of room for our family. Two living rooms, two kitchens, three laundry rooms, game room, and a little play area with blocks and toys for the 18 month old. One son-in-law said it was the best house we’ve stayed in yet.
Our family came up to ride the polar express train. We had 8 adults and 4 kids. We loved the house! It was great for everyone, grandparents, parents and kids! We’d love to come back next year!
Decided this year instead of spending money on presents for our children and grandchildren we would make memories together..oh we made memories alright..We got married in the living room after being together for 10 years.. The cabin was large enough for family to either spend time together or spend some alone time..very accommodating of a large family
Can't wait to return.!