Shenandoah Lodge

We all had a wonderful time staying at the Shenandoah Lodge. The home was so spacious for the ten of us and the kitchen was amazing! The beds were very comfortable and the pool was great. The pond was fun for the kids and the fish were big! The three bear sightings were awesome!!! We would recommend this lodge to anyone with a big family. A Big Thank You to Kelly at Mountain Laurel Chalets and the owners of the lodge for letting us stay there. We will be back!! The Stratton Family

Karen S from Sedley va - Posted: 8/11/2024

We are thrilled you had such a wonderful stay! We'll pass your kind words along to the home's owners and to Kelly. Hope to see you again soon!

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

Posted: 8/12/2024

Smooth process, perfect setting, provided for a wonderful family vacation, in the mountains but close to everything in town, wonderful kitchen set up for large family meals.

Tabbatha B. - Posted: 8/27/2022

The house is beautiful. The setting is breath taking. The house could use some minor updates, walls need some paint, cracked tiles need to be replaced. My husband and I took the lower floor bedroom, it stays cold...really cold. The kitchen is a dream, my favorite. The freezer ice drawer wouldn't open. We required hot tub service twice. The maintenance crew is quick to respond. The walk up from the pool is rough. The toilet in the billiard room is loose.

Angelita C. - Posted: 5/24/2022

We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us Shenandoah Lodge! It is absolutely beautiful, and perfect for any larger group vacation that wants to spend quality time together! We always want to exceed our guests expectations, and give them the best stay possible, so we appreciate your feedback. We do apologize about the hot tub needing service, but our maintenance team is always quick to respond and help our guests with any of their needs. It would be great to have you stay with us again soon!

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

We love coming to this Lodge each year for our family ski trip in January. There is plenty of room for all of us. The best part is the fabulous kitchen. Love cooking on the grill, griddle, and large stove.

Anonymous - Posted: 1/14/2022

We love having you every with us every January! The Lodge is the perfect place for a family vacation and getting to spend time together, which we love at Mountain Laurel. It is great to know that you continually love The Lodge, and we can't wait to have you back with us next year!

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

I Loved This Place and So Did All The 15 Other Women..Waking Up To The Lake In The Morning Was Breath Taking It Was More Than Enough room For 15 people ..I Will Be Staying Here Again

Deborah N. - Posted: 12/3/2021

This is the perfect place for a large group of people, and we are so glad that you all were able to enjoy quality time together. It is important to us at Mountain Laurel that our guests get to spend time with their loves ones. We love to hear that you all enjoyed the view, and your stay with us. We hope to have you back again with us soon!

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

Property was beautiful and majestic. Although a bit dated, everything minus the air hockey table was in working order and in great condition. The kitchen is over the top in accommodating a large group. We will be back

Sherry B. - Posted: 10/13/2021

Sherry, we are so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us, Shenandoah really has everything that you need for a vacation in the mountains! We look forward to having you back!

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

Good weather,great memories, beautiful accommodations, good food!!! Labor Day weekend made traffic difficult but we knew that before we came.

Anonymous - Posted: 9/3/2021

We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us at Shenandoah Lodge! It is the perfect place to relax and enjoy time with others, and it is right between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, so you can enjoy what each has to offer! It would be great to have you back with us soon!

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

The house and property are beautiful. The kitchen is very well stocked. The only downside was the only way to get to the pool was to walk down the very slanted driveway. Even the kids were winded. Seems like there would be stairs or something. Other than that, we loved it. ❤️��

Heather C. - Posted: 7/31/2021

We had a great time here. Everyone loved the pool and the house itself. But the large tv in billiard room was worthless. Picture nothing but squiggles. Tv in living room small for a group and no DVD player. Brought ours from master bedroom. Kitchen incredible...even a bit intimidating. No trash pickup all week till we called to ask what to do with our trash on checkout day. Tons of stairs!!! House could use some updating but overall it was ideal for our 6 adults and 2 kids. Plenty of room for togetherness or separation. Perfect location... Not far from Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge.

Anonymous - Posted: 6/5/2021

It was the perfect get away. Everything was in order from the scenery to the house itself. We had a ball from the time we arrived to the time we left. As beautiful as the downstairs bedroom was we needed a heater for that room it was freezing. But other than that no complaints.

Anonymous - Posted: 4/15/2021

Thanks for the review and we are glad your group had a great time at Shenandoah. This beautiful unit has all the amenities you would expect from a luxury property. We hope you were able to cast a line in the private lake and catch a blue gill! The heat is a little tricky because the thermostat for the downstairs is in the main floor living area behind the TV armoire. We are glad you were able to locate the portable electric heaters for the downstairs bedroom and bathroom. Please keep Shenandoah in mind the next time you visit the Smokies.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

We had an amazing time in this castle of a mountain mansion! The kitchen is like a restaurant, the views are gorgeous, and the house is so spacious and beautiful! We had an amazing time! It was the perfect place to stay and super close to everything!

Rachel B. - Posted: 4/5/2021

We are kind of partial, but we think it's a mountain castle too! You don't find many houses with a billiard room like Shenandoah Lodge has, much less a kitchen with commercial gas appliances. Can we talk about the lake and that view? Very hard to find a private lake in the mountains. We hope you will keep us in mind when booking your next trip to the Smokies.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

Great for large groups...especially in the Summer when the pool is up and running. Kitchen is right out of a nice restaurant, all gas too. The location is between Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, so pros and cons with the location depending on where your interests are for the trip. I believe there is access to the lake in front of the property for fishing (catch and release). This may not be a good choice for folks that have trouble with lots of stairs. We will definitely keep this place on our list when we travel with the extended family.

Brenda B. - Posted: 3/29/2021

Thanks for the review and the tips about Shenandoah. The pool is a very popular feature and avaiilable from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Guests are free to fish in the lake or walk the loop around the lake. The gas appliances make it a breeze to cook for a large group and gives you a chance to channel your inner chef. The handsome billiards room with mahognany bookcases, leather couches and pool table are a decadent treat, only to be surpassed by the handpainted mural in the half bath! Shenandoah Lodge is one of a kind and a great choice for a large family or group of friends. We hope you can come back soon.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

Great for large groups...especially in the Summer when the pool is up and running. Kitchen is right out of a nice restaurant, all gas too. The location is between Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, so pros and cons with the location depending on where your interests are for the trip. I believe there is access to the lake in front of the property for fishing (catch and release). This may not be a good choice for folks that have trouble with lots of stairs. We will definitely keep this place on our list when we travel with the extended family.

John B. - Posted: 3/29/2021

Thanks for the review and the tips about Shenandoah. The pool is a very popular feature and avaiilable from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Guests are free to fish in the lake or walk the loop around the lake. The gas appliances make it a breeze to cook for a large group and gives you a chance to channel your inner chef. The handsome billiards room with mahognany bookcases, leather couches and pool table are a decadent treat, only to be surpassed by the handpainted mural in the half bath! Shenandoah Lodge is one of a kind and a great choice for a large family or group of friends. We hope you can come back soon.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

We love this house. It’s perfect for our family. This is the second time we have stayed here and we hope to stay many more times. The house is beautiful and the view is fantastic.

Vicki A. - Posted: 1/17/2021

Thanks for the great review. Shenandoah Lodge is definitely one-of-a-kind and our guests Love it! The view overlooking the private lake is not something easily found in the mountains and Shenadoah has a commanding view that is breathtaking. We look forward to your next visit.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

We loved this house! It is very spacious with plenty of room and the location was great for us to get to all of the places we needed to go! The landscape is awesome. The lake out front is breathtaking! That being said it did have a couple of downside issues. There was no heat in the lower bathroom. But that bathroom is gorgeous! There was not heat actually on the entire bottom floor. There was an electric fireplace in the bedroom with a timer that could be set for 60 minutes. It put out some heat for the bedroom but none for the bathroom and the rest of that floor. We were thankful that the weather during our stay was relatively warm. This house could use an update as the curtains definitely needed to go and some painting needed to be done. The house was clean and tidy. The kitchen chairs did have some stains and could use some new upholstery. We had to scramble to find enough light bulbs that worked because many of them were out. My family wanted me to rate this house as a "4"" but I have to give it a ""5"" even with some of these issues this house is wonderful! I would rent it again in a heartbeat!"

Debra S. - Posted: 12/10/2020

Thanks for the review and we agree that Shenandoah Lodge is a very special place. The large rooms and high ceilings, along with the unique decor and the private lake, make it a wonderful getaway for families and friends. We are sorry you had trouble with the heat in the basement. The thermostat for the main floor and downstairs is located behind the television in the main floor living room. If the fireplace was being used in that room, there is a possibility that the central heat/air would not properly heat the downstairs.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

The property was exactly as described but it was really dusty and the floors were not as clean as I would have liked. My children and I have allergies so the dust was a little hard to deal with. The bedroom downstairs smelled stale. It is in much need of updating.

Anonymous - Posted: 9/11/2020

The property was exactly as described but it was really dusty and the floors were not as clean as I would have liked. My children and I have allergies so the dust was a little hard to deal with. The bedroom downstairs smelled stale. It is in much need of updating.

Anonymous - Posted: 9/11/2020

First and foremost it was a great time together with my kids, their spouses and my 3 grandchildren. The house is really nice and having the private pool was the highlight along with the killer kitchen. The lake is nice but we had no luck fishing. We were disappointed in the cleanliness of the cabin. Bedrooms were nice but other rooms could use a deep cleaning. Still overall experience was great. Would stay there again.

Jason S. - Posted: 7/19/2020

Thanks for the review and we are glad you and the family enjoyed your stay at Shenandoah Lodge. We will address the cleanliness with the housekeepers and appreciate you bringing it to our attention. Next time, try kernel corn as bait for the fish. We hope to see you back again soon.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

It was wonderful! The view was breathtaking. The house was beautiful with the best kitchen ever!

Debbie I. - Posted: 6/20/2020

Thanks for the review. Shenandoah Lodge is certainly an unexpected jewel in the mountains. The lake view is quiet spectaculator any time of day. We love the commercial appliances in the kitchen too! Please come see us again soon.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

The cleaning of the rental was not up to Mt. Laurel's usual standards. All the years that we have rented from Mt. Laurel, never did they tell us that a military discount was offered. When we did see it in an e-mail solicitation and asked about it when we checked in, we were told our payment was already processed and they could do anything. It would have been a great gesture, for them to give my husband, a Vietnam vet, the discount as a separate credit as a thank you for his service and being a loyal Mt. Laurel renter.

Anonymous - Posted: 6/7/2020

If you are seeking isolation this is the place for you. Bring your own food and you never have to leave. One thing to keep in mind is you will be climbing steep steps to come in and out.

Darrell M. - Posted: 5/29/2020

Thank you for the review and we are glad you enjoyed the peace Shenandoah offers. We try to describe the layout of the house and show pictures that gives our guests the most accurate information needed to make a good choice in rentals.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

The house was large and spacious with a great view overlooking the lake. The large front porch was very relaxing with plenty of seating. However, the house did appear to have been cleaned for quite some time. The floors were dirty and every dish we pulled from the cabinet was dirty with dried food or grease. The covered area by the pool had not been cleaned and was unusable during our stay. There were candy wrappers and empty water bottles in the bedrooms and the bathrooms did not appear to have been cleaned. For the price of the home, we expected a much better experience.

Rhonda M. - Posted: 5/23/2020

Thank you for letting us know about the issues you encountered with the cleaning at Shenandoah Lodge. We truly regret if this caused you any inconvenience and will address the things you mentioned with the housekeepers. Good or bad, we value feedback from our guests. We hope you will give us another chance and visit us again.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

We love to stay at the Shenandoah Lodge

Seretha S. - Posted: 1/17/2020

Thanks for the review and we are glad you enjoyed your time at Shenandoah Lodge Please visit us again soon.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

This home was Absolutely Beautiful.

AMY D. - Posted: 12/11/2019

Thanks for the review and we Agree! Shenandoah Lodge is a very special place to bring friends and family. Please visit us again soon.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

It was a beautiful chalet and had everything we needed. Loved the view over the little lake and the mountains. Keeping this spot on my list.

Mitchell D. - Posted: 12/8/2019

Thanks for the review and we are glad you enjoyed your time at Shenandoah Lodge. The private lake gives the lucky few who visit the community of Buena Vista a serene, peaceful view and fishing in the warmer weather! We are ready to book your next stay!

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

Great location in quiet lake community but close to Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge. The commercial grade kitchen is perfect for amount of people accommodated (10). Bedrooms are large and well furnished. Game rooms and outside spaces are added amenities. It would have been nice to have access to the drive in area leading to the majority of bedrooms. Two flights of stairs are otherwise required. Overall, a wonderful experience.

Anonymous - Posted: 11/26/2019

Thanks for the review ad we are glad you found everything you needed to prepare and serve meals. There is a gate at the parking area behind the house, but it's usually not locked. Using that door makes it much easier to carry in luggage in to the top level of the home where 4 bedrooms are located. Please call the office if you ever have questions and we will be happy to help! We look forward to your next visit with us.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

Great location in quiet lake community but close to Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge. The commercial grade kitchen is perfect for amount of people accommodated (10). Bedrooms are large and well furnished. Game rooms and outside spaces are added amenities. It would have been nice to have access to the drive in area leading to the majority of bedrooms. Two flights of stairs are otherwise required. Overall, a wonderful experience.

Anonymous - Posted: 11/26/2019

Thanks for the review ad we are glad you found everything you needed to prepare and serve meals. There is a gate at the parking area behind the house, but it's usually not locked. Using that door makes it much easier to carry in luggage in to the top level of the home where 4 bedrooms are located. Please call the office if you ever have questions and we will be happy to help! We look forward to your next visit with us.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

Our family had a great time at Shenandoah Lodge. We enjoyed the many gathering spaces in the house; the grandchildren played pool several times every day. They also enjoyed walking around the lake and feeding the ducks. We appreciated the beautiful view of the lake and the mountains. We also enjoyed the amazing kitchen, where we did a lot of cooking. The house must have been magnificent in its early days. It could use some remodeling now, but is still attractive.

Deborah M. - Posted: 10/11/2019

Thank you for the review and we are glad you enjoyed your stay at Shenandoah Lodge. The house is very popular with our guests because of it's abundance of great amenities. We hope to see you at the lake again soon.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

Beautiful home. A little over priced but loved the stay would do it again.

Anonymous - Posted: 8/30/2019

Tina, We are glad you enjoyed your stay on a holiday weekend. We hope you enjoyed the private pool as well. Hope to see you again soon. Mountain Laurel Chalets

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

Beautiful home. A little over priced but loved the stay would do it again.

Anonymous - Posted: 8/30/2019

Tina, We are glad you enjoyed your stay on a holiday weekend. We hope you enjoyed the private pool as well. Hope to see you again soon. Mountain Laurel Chalets

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

The check-in was easy and we received nice customer service. With the extra parking out the third floor door, it would have been nice to have a key for the door. We came with 3 cars and two parked up top. With a cleaning time of 4 hours between checking out and checking in, it looks like the cleaners needs a little more time for this big home. The kids feet where dirty from the first day on from the floors. Dirt was piled up along the baseboards. We swept and emptied the sweeper twice. That said, the beds are all very comfortable. We loved the extra large kitchen and appliances. The pool is nice to enjoy after a day of sight-seeing. The home is in a great location. The trolley for Gatlinburg stops at the welcome center less then 10 minutes down the road. This home is located between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. We had 10 people with 4 kids 2 1/2- 7 yrs. They loved the Lumberjack Show in Pigeon Forge. We all went to Annakeesta. The kids wanted to know where the rides where, but by the time we left, they all loved it. I recommend the gen mining, it was great fun for the kids. It's worth the extra money.The whole family visited the Tuckaleechee Caverns in Townsend, about 45 min. away. A new experience for the little ones who loved it. And last, Gatlin's Mini Golf. We paid for the Fun Pass that was good for 7 days. they have two 18 hole courses with a black light 9 hole. We did the Bumper cars, laser room and the Atomic Rush room. All fun for all all ages.This was our first time visiting Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge. Everyone should visit at least once!

Sue U. - Posted: 8/3/2019

Thank you for your review of Shenandoah Lodge. I will relay your cleaning concerns to head of housekeeping and apologize for any inconvenience. So glad you enjoyed your stay.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

We have stayed in this cabin a hand full of times, we love it. Plenty of space for multiple families, the pool room is a great hangout for the kids. LOVE the pool, even if we have to walk down the hill half way for it!! The kitchen is amazing, and won’t ever be topped. Also, perfect location between a Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge! We have stayed in a lot of vacation homes over the years, and we always come back to this one.

Anonymous - Posted: 7/20/2019

Thanks for your repeat visits. We are so pleased this chalet suits your needs and exceeds your expectations. See you next year!

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

We have stayed in this cabin a hand full of times, we love it. Plenty of space for multiple families, the pool room is a great hangout for the kids. LOVE the pool, even if we have to walk down the hill half way for it!! The kitchen is amazing, and won’t ever be topped. Also, perfect location between a Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge! We have stayed in a lot of vacation homes over the years, and we always come back to this one.

Anonymous - Posted: 7/20/2019

Thanks for your repeat visits. We are so pleased this chalet suits your needs and exceeds your expectations. See you next year!

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

The house is wonderful! The interior is a little dated but the rooms are spacious and the beds are very comfortable. The kitchen is amazing! So much space and the ability to grill indoors was a plus.

Anonymous - Posted: 7/7/2019

Thank you for your review of Shenandoah Lodge. We agree the kitchen is commercial grade and amazing. So glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Hope to see you again.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

The house is wonderful! The interior is a little dated but the rooms are spacious and the beds are very comfortable. The kitchen is amazing! So much space and the ability to grill indoors was a plus.

Anonymous - Posted: 7/7/2019

Thank you for your review of Shenandoah Lodge. We agree the kitchen is commercial grade and amazing. So glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Hope to see you again.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

We stayed there with our two daughters, son in laws and two grandchildren. Loved that it was spacious enough that each family could have their own separate space. I would definitely stay there again. It is located between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge and there was easy access to the trolley. It was quiet with a beautiful view and while there were other houses close by it felt very secluded in the summertime. Everything was in working order and looked just like the pictures. It looks a little outdated but is in good condition and the beds were very comfortable. Overall cleanliness was a four. Some of the doors and walls could use a wipe down. The staff was very helpful at check in. I would recommend this property to a friend and would love to stay there again.

Anonymous - Posted: 6/29/2019

We stayed there with our two daughters, son in laws and two grandchildren. Loved that it was spacious enough that each family could have their own separate space. I would definitely stay there again. It is located between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge and there was easy access to the trolley. It was quiet with a beautiful view and while there were other houses close by it felt very secluded in the summertime. Everything was in working order and looked just like the pictures. It looks a little outdated but is in good condition and the beds were very comfortable. Overall cleanliness was a four. Some of the doors and walls could use a wipe down. The staff was very helpful at check in. I would recommend this property to a friend and would love to stay there again.

Anonymous - Posted: 6/29/2019

We loved our stay at the Shenandoah Lodge! The location was perfect! Very close to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, yet felt hundreds of miles away! The house was large and the kitchen was amazing! We enjoyed the billiards room, the hot tub, and the large porch! The view is fantastic! The only criticism that I can give is that the hard surfaced floors needed a good cleaning, the large television in the billiards room did not work, and that the driveway is EXTREMELY steep!! The 1st floor bedroom could also use an aesthetic update. Other than these minor issues, I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a 5 bedroom rental at the smoky mountains!!

Emily A. - Posted: 4/18/2019

House was beautiful. Very nice location.

Anonymous - Posted: 2/21/2019

Thank you for great review of Shenandoah Lodge. Hope to see you again soon!

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

House was beautiful. Very nice location.

Anonymous - Posted: 2/21/2019

Thank you for great review of Shenandoah Lodge. Hope to see you again soon!

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

We had a lovely time again this year at the Shenandoah Lodge. Very happy with the location which is between Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Beautiful home and great kitchen for cooking for a large family.

Anonymous - Posted: 1/18/2019

We had a lovely time again this year at the Shenandoah Lodge. Very happy with the location which is between Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Beautiful home and great kitchen for cooking for a large family.

Seretha S. - Posted: 1/18/2019

Clean place with lots of space! My only complaints is that one of the toilets would not flush properly and the fireplace in one of the upstairs bedrooms would not work making it very cold at night

Anonymous - Posted: 11/9/2018

Clean place with lots of space! My only complaints is that one of the toilets would not flush properly and the fireplace in one of the upstairs bedrooms would not work making it very cold at night

Anonymous - Posted: 11/9/2018

We loved staying at the Shanendoah. Beautiful views. Convienent location. Comfortable beds.

Anonymous - Posted: 11/2/2018

We loved staying at the Shanendoah. Beautiful views. Convienent location. Comfortable beds.

paula C. - Posted: 11/2/2018

We loved staying at the Shanendoah. Beautiful views. Convienent location. Comfortable beds.

Paula C. - Posted: 11/2/2018

We really enjoyed our tine at Shenandoah lodge. The only complaint like many of the others was the steep walk to and from the pool. Other than that it was fabulous. Location was perfect. A close drive to the attractions but set up in the mountains away from all the hustle and bustle.

Anonymous - Posted: 6/16/2018

We really enjoyed our tine at Shenandoah lodge. The only complaint like many of the others was the steep walk to and from the pool. Other than that it was fabulous. Location was perfect. A close drive to the attractions but set up in the mountains away from all the hustle and bustle.

Anonymous - Posted: 6/16/2018

Staying in the Shenandoah has always been a wonderful experience for our family. It is one of the most beautiful and picturesque places that we love to visit. It provides a quiet, private retreat with plenty of amenities that we have come to enjoy over the years that we have been able to stay there. We absolutely keep it at the top of our list for vacations when we plan to be in the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg area.

Eddie S. - Posted: 6/9/2018

Enjoyed our stay at S. Lodge an its not far from town or attraction. The only problem is Wi-fi is horrible there.

Terrius D. - Posted: 5/25/2018

We had an awesome stay!!! All the amenities that was needed and desired by all occupants. Well kept and highly recommended, will definitely reconsider for our next stay...

Anonymous - Posted: 3/16/2018

We had an awesome stay!!! All the amenities that was needed and desired by all occupants. Well kept and highly recommended, will definitely reconsider for our next stay...

Anonymous - Posted: 3/16/2018

We had an awesome stay!!! All the amenities that was needed and desired by all occupants. Well kept and highly recommended, will definitely reconsider for our next stay...

Andrew E. - Posted: 3/16/2018

We had a great time at this house. The house itself is in great shape and well kept. Our only complaint is that the downstairs bedroom must be the master and it has the smallest bed that bounced around a lot even with little movements. The pillows were very hard too. However, that small inconvenience is overshadowed by everything else. The view is great, the peaceful surroundings, the two white ducks hanging out in the pond and chasing each other from one end to the other were just some of the things that will make this trip memorable.

Sean S. - Posted: 3/8/2018

This house is unbelievably spacious. The beds were so comfortable, my family did not want to get out of bed. Best sleep we’ve had in a long time. Though the house is a little dated, we didn’t even care because we loved every other aspect of it. The kitchen is phenomenal, we cooked every day and it’s perfect for a large group. Out of all the houses we’ve rented every year, this is by far my favorite.

Tiffany F. - Posted: 2/21/2018

Perfect house for our family to enjoy time together

Anonymous - Posted: 1/12/2018

Perfect house for our family to enjoy time together

Seretha S. - Posted: 1/12/2018

The house was absolutely great. 5 large bedrooms, well kept. Location is perfect if you don't want to stay in the mayhem of the cities but want to be close.
Hot tub, pool table, incredible kitchen. The only issues we had is that the internet was so weak it wasn't usable, and the lower level was too cold. But overall thumbs up.

James L. - Posted: 12/26/2017

Driving up the first time, the place just took our breath away. The whole house is amazing and the beds are so comfortable! I would definitely recommend this place, especially if you have a big group with you! The only issue we came across was that the fireplace in the downstairs bedroom did not work, but that was a barely noticed inconvenience at best. I can't wait to stay again.

Cynthia W. - Posted: 12/23/2017

We went with 3 other couples. We loved the kitchen and porch area. The kitchen had every thing you could want or need. Very impressed with the over all view and comfort this lodge had to offer. The beds were very comfortable. One of the bathrooms on the 3rd floor didn't drain well in the shower. That was the only problem we had, but there were other bathrooms to shower in, so we weren't too concerned with it. The hot tub was used and wonderful after a long days drive. Would definitely recommend this lodge for large gatherings. This was my fiance's, Carl's, first time in Tennessee and first time renting with Mountain Laurel chalets. I've rented 3 times with Mountain Laurel, and couldn't be more pleased. We did set off the alarm trying to get in the first night.

Carl C. - Posted: 10/19/2017

Had a great time with old friends

Anonymous - Posted: 10/16/2017

Had a great time with old friends

Anonymous - Posted: 10/16/2017

Annual family vacation for 10 - plenty of room...plenty of fun! Great location.

Kimberly E. - Posted: 10/13/2017

Spacious rooms with gourmet kitchen. If pool is your primary reason for booking, get assurances from management company that it is in swim worthy condition.. it was maintained by an outside source thru the owner at the time of our rental and there were issues. Rental company was very responsive but service was out of their control. Steep driveway to pool area and to lake access. Definitely not handicap accessible. Scenic view of lake but no mountain view.

Anonymous - Posted: 8/21/2017

Spacious rooms with gourmet kitchen. If pool is your primary reason for booking, get assurances from management company that it is in swim worthy condition.. it was maintained by an outside source thru the owner at the time of our rental and there were issues. Rental company was very responsive but service was out of their control. Steep driveway to pool area and to lake access. Definitely not handicap accessible. Scenic view of lake but no mountain view.

Anonymous - Posted: 8/21/2017

Family vacation- three generations. Hiking in the Smokies, white water rafting and loving the area.

KATHLEEN B. - Posted: 7/29/2017

My family of 10 are still talking about how easy it was to get this rental property and how satisfied we were this property. The kitchen was overwhelming. We was very satisfied.

Willa H. - Posted: 7/13/2017

We were a party of 8 adults and 3 kids and had lots of room to move around. All bedrooms were great with king sized bed except for 1 queen. 2 family rooms with tv's, pool table and a great gourmet kitchen with 2 big round tables. The pool was nice and clean and the pond and duck were a beautiful sight every morning. The location can't be beat halfway between both Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge off the main highway.

Wendy P. - Posted: 6/4/2017

Very nice cabin. Enjoyed our stay. I found it could have been a little cleaner (Bathrooms and Kitchen), the internet did not work (but I believe it was do to some lines being down in the area, the biggest disappointment was the cabin information on the web site said the pool was heated, but it was not.

Anonymous - Posted: 5/31/2017

Very nice cabin. Enjoyed our stay. I found it could have been a little cleaner (Bathrooms and Kitchen), the internet did not work (but I believe it was do to some lines being down in the area, the biggest disappointment was the cabin information on the web site said the pool was heated, but it was not.

Anonymous - Posted: 5/31/2017

We was very pleased with our Vacation stay , the only 2 things was one of the shower was clogged up ,an one of the room fire place didn't work. An plus we couldn't make a call out wit that phone

Gene B. - Posted: 4/6/2017

The view is spectacular from the house. It is very large and the kitchen was the perfect gathering place. Would defiantly stay here again. As always Mt Laurel does a great job. We have been using them over 10 years now and we cannot be more satisfied. Their team is always helpful and they make you feel like family.

Alan T. - Posted: 11/23/2016

The house is very nice and laid out just right. Maybe a little too popular with people stopping by to take pictures though. We would stay there again. The house could have been cleaned a little better for our arrival, in specific the dusting was subpar. Very nice overall. I have stayed with Mountain Laurel Chalets three times and have good experiences on all.

Randy W. - Posted: 11/10/2016

Shenandoah Lodge was the perfect place for family vacation, Lots of room for everyone, Kitchen was perfect everything was in working condition. What was my girlfriend became my wife after eloping in the lodge surprising the family. Just a great place for any occasion.

Hollins B. - Posted: 9/10/2016

We had a great visit! Beautiful home. Our one disappointment was that there are NO steps to the pool area. It is very steep and was difficult for some of the family to go up and down. Steps would have made a major difference!Also an added convenience would be a keypad for the 3rd floor entrance. We all had a great time and would return especially if the improvements of steps to the pool area where added.

Alice M. - Posted: 8/6/2016

Omg!The pictures of this house do not do it justice. We had a family of 7 people and once we walked through the house we felt like we needed more people. The kitchen is to die for it was way more room than we needed. The view from the porch is very nice and the kids were in the pool the whole time. Nights in the jacuzzi are great. It was only 15 minutes from town so we never had to go no longer than 20 miles to get to all the attractions. We were there 7 days and then it didn't seem long enough. The cleaning crew did a poor job on the bathtubs but everything else was great. My family love the house so much they didn't want to leave. If you get the chance this house is a great deal.

Darrius W. - Posted: 7/16/2016

The house is huge. The kitchen is fantastic. The private pool and the pool table was a great plus. The home was clean and comfortable. Now the bad things:
1) the pool was somewhat dirty and the pool net was broken so there was no way to get the bugs and leaves out.
2) the pool table felt was torn at one end and two rails were dead. Also the pool cues were in bad shape.
3) the was an air hockey table that was completely unusable.

In general it was a great place that could have been so much better.

Bob B. - Posted: 7/10/2016

We are sorry about that few issues. We appreciate you letting us know. We are glad that you all enjoyed your stay despite the few issues.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

We loved this house. The pool was in great shape and we used it a lot. The kitchen was amazing for our purposes of all 10 people cooking different dishes. Pleanty of Parking. We are already planning our return trips. One of the ovens didn't work and the pool table could use re-felting and some new sticks, but other than that we loved the place.

David G. - Posted: 7/2/2016

Thank you for letting us know how to improve our chalet. We are glad that you all enjoyed your stay and we look forward to your next visit to the Smoky Mountains.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

We stayed at this chalet a few years ago when it was managed by a different management group and thought it was not as well taken care of. It was dirty and my grandson stepped on a fish hook by the pool. We were not impressed. But then I saw it had changed management and decided to try it again because it is a beautiful location. We had nine adults staying for 3 nights. Enjoyed the pool and sitting on the porch taking in the view of the lake. We loved walking around the lake in the mornings and evenings. Everyone was very comfortable in their rooms and the beautiful kitchen was perfect for gathering. Perfect place for a weekend vacation.

Timothy B. - Posted: 6/16/2016

We are so glad that you all enjoyed your stay and noticed the changes. We appreciate your review and look forward to your next stay with us in the Smoky Mountains.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

we recently stayed at shenandoah lodge thru mountain laurel chalets.The house was hugh and beautiful. We loved the pool and hot tub.The house had everything you needed.The staff was great at cabin rental office.Had a lot of steps though if you had elderly person staying at house.Would love to stay again

JO M. - Posted: 6/2/2016

We are glad that you all enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to seeing you all in the Smoky Mountains next time.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

Fantastic vacation with family and friends. The cabin was everything that was advertised. Wonderful facility, wonderful setting and very close to everything we wanted to see.

Rick R. - Posted: 5/26/2016

We are pleased to hear that you all enjoyed your stay in the Smoky mountains and we look forward to your next stay.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

The cabin was very clean, but when we walked in ,it smelled of gas fumes. But in all it was very nice. In need of some general maint. but very nice home.
If you have trouble with your knees or back, there are several steps in this home. An the back parking is the best route in my appenion.

Johnny M. - Posted: 4/1/2016

4stars

Francine S. - Posted: 2/19/2016

Overall the party that I came with was satisfied. The place is very spacious and the scenery is absolutely beautiful. The property management company was very informative and professional. Only gripes were the wifi signal was extremely weak and the towel set did not include wash rags (just towels and hand towels, although they mentioned you could get some at the leasing office). I would definitely come back to the property and recommend to a friend.

Darren M. - Posted: 12/31/2015

EXCELLENT

Anonymous - Posted: 12/26/2015

EXCELLENT

Anonymous - Posted: 12/26/2015

A great time making memories at Christmas. This was an amazing traditional home. We loved it! The view was beautiful. Quite and Cozy. The roads to arrive to this beautiful home could be a little tricky especially if travelled in bad weather.

Kimberly G. - Posted: 12/23/2015

We had a huge group of 5 couples, 2 singles and a child. The place is very spacious and I recommend cooking a couple of meals in the industrial kitchen. As a foodie this was the highlight for some of us. The pool is only open from memorial day to labor day so FYI. The TV's need updating pretty badly. I actually brought my own lcd TV because I could tell from the pics there were old tube TV's. I would recommend to the owner that he invest in a few of the more modern options for TV's and linens. They are cheap and that was the only real drawback. The gameroom is off the main entrance and we definitely used it. Time to re-felt the pool table. Overall this is a great place and the location is amazing...took us 4 minutes to get to downtown Gburg from the door. Don't expect amazing views of the mountains but the proximity to downtown makes up for that. The bedroom we stayed in (top two right windows) was huge and the bed was comfy. We really enjoyed opening up the sliding doors (which are beautiful wood and frosted glass) on the middle porch and letting the cool air flow through the large kitchen...that range gets hot when you've got all of the elements burning. The kitchen is definitely the star in this house with plenty of space for folks to gather and eat and imbibe. There's a certain feel to this place that's hard to 's very nice but kind of nouveau rich. It's clean but not homey...because it's a rental I'm sure but just giving you guys an idea of what to expect.

Anthony W. - Posted: 11/13/2015

My friends and I had a wonderful time.

Felicia R. - Posted: 11/6/2015

Arrived to a clean and beautiful mountain home with a great view of the valley and lake. Unfortunately does not have an expansive Smokey Mountain view, but is still beautiful. Large enough to accommodate big parties, there is plenty of room for fun activities. Really enjoyed the visit!

Anonymous - Posted: 9/25/2015

Arrived to a clean and beautiful mountain home with a great view of the valley and lake. Unfortunately does not have an expansive Smokey Mountain view, but is still beautiful. Large enough to accommodate big parties, there is plenty of room for fun activities. Really enjoyed the visit!

Anonymous - Posted: 9/25/2015

This place was amazing. The only thing that could make it better was if the home was updated. Other than that it was perfect.

michael b. - Posted: 9/11/2015

Our family of 8 adults and 2 children had an amazing time just relaxing and enjoying each other's company.

Anonymous - Posted: 8/28/2015

Our family of 8 adults and 2 children had an amazing time just relaxing and enjoying each other's company.

Anonymous - Posted: 8/28/2015

It was a very beautiful place for our wedding!! Plenty of room and everybody loved the view from the porch.

Heather M. - Posted: 8/21/2015

I really have no complaints. The house is just awesome!! I wouldn't change a thing. Beautiful place! I would highly recommend this place if you want to stay somewhere with great scenery. My one year old grandson was just loving it! We'll be back!

anthony m. - Posted: 8/10/2015

We had a wonderful time staying at the lodge. Everything was beautiful and all the kids loved the pool and the pool table. The only thing is the tvs needed to be updated. I would recomend this cabin to anyone abd would love to stay there again!!

Tiffany B. - Posted: 7/18/2015

This was an absolutely gorgeous property. We had 7 adults staying at the Shenandoah Lodge. The kitchen was phenomenal. HUGE bedrooms. The only hiccup was that the pool was not open until the 1st day of June. The lake is beautiful with LARGE fish you could see but they weren't biting. The one-way road around the lake is nice great to take walks. Beautiful view from the porch. WiFi is available but just on the main level. Highly recommend!! Be careful of the 3 ducks that like to chase your car as you go around the lake.

Anonymous - Posted: 5/28/2015

This was an absolutely gorgeous property. We had 7 adults staying at the Shenandoah Lodge. The kitchen was phenomenal. HUGE bedrooms. The only hiccup was that the pool was not open until the 1st day of June. The lake is beautiful with LARGE fish you could see but they weren't biting. The one-way road around the lake is nice great to take walks. Beautiful view from the porch. WiFi is available but just on the main level. Highly recommend!! Be careful of the 3 ducks that like to chase your car as you go around the lake.

Anonymous - Posted: 5/28/2015

My overall experience was great! The cabin view was breathtaking, the property was clean and the staff was really professional. The only recommendation is upgrading the televisions throughout the property.

Carmelita B. - Posted: 2/13/2015

Great location and fully functional house. The reservation and check in experience was flawless. The cabin could use a little TLC. The downstairs heat did not work as well fireplace downstairs would not work. And the ventilation of gas fumes from the upstairs fireplace and stove was a little overpowering at times. I would rent again and only hope these issues had been addressed.

Brian H. - Posted: 1/25/2015

Thanks for the comments. The owner has installed another heat/air system for the downstairs area and the problem of heating the bedroom is fixed. They also had the pilot light on the gas appliances serviced so they are not prone to go out between guests (which was causing the gas smell).

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

We had a wonderful time. House was perfect for our large family. View is terrific, one of our best times in Gatlinburg ever. The kitchen is amazing.

Vicki A. - Posted: 12/23/2014

Eight of us stayed and had an amazing time. We simply loved the high end appliances and location.

KELLY W. - Posted: 9/11/2014

We had a great time at the Shenandoah. It is a gorgeous home. Beautiful scenery and very convenient to both Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. This is our 3rd year in a row staying at the Shenandoah. This year, my only suggestion to Mountain Laurel would be to ensure there is a beginner supply of dishwasher soap, dish soap and garbage bags. There were none of these supplied, although they were supposed to be there. Also it would be nice to have a few more towels and washcloths available. One per guest isn't quite enough when staying for a more than a long weekend. Thank goodness for the washer and dryer. But other than that, it was a great stay, the house was perfect for our family's size, and I would highly recommend it.

Anonymous - Posted: 7/12/2014

We had a great time at the Shenandoah. It is a gorgeous home. Beautiful scenery and very convenient to both Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. This is our 3rd year in a row staying at the Shenandoah. This year, my only suggestion to Mountain Laurel would be to ensure there is a beginner supply of dishwasher soap, dish soap and garbage bags. There were none of these supplied, although they were supposed to be there. Also it would be nice to have a few more towels and washcloths available. One per guest isn't quite enough when staying for a more than a long weekend. Thank goodness for the washer and dryer. But other than that, it was a great stay, the house was perfect for our family's size, and I would highly recommend it.

Anonymous - Posted: 7/12/2014

We had a family gathering, ages 12-70 and it was perfect for accommodating all of us. The kitchen was a dream. The men took over the billiard room with the big screen TV. The kids got to fish and swim. Those of us who like to walk, loved walking around the lake. It couldn't have been any nicer, only if we could have stayed longer.

Anonymous - Posted: 6/26/2014

We had a family gathering, ages 12-70 and it was perfect for accommodating all of us. The kitchen was a dream. The men took over the billiard room with the big screen TV. The kids got to fish and swim. Those of us who like to walk, loved walking around the lake. It couldn't have been any nicer, only if we could have stayed longer.

Anonymous - Posted: 6/26/2014

We had a fabulous time and would love to go back again

Richard P. - Posted: 6/3/2014