The Lodge

The consistent communication and fun TN playlist began our wonderful stay at the Lodge. The sheets, towels, comfy furniture, and stocked kitchen all helped us enjoy the stunning view of the Smoky Mountains. We loved our visit and especially loved our black bear visitor, whom we safely viewed from the two-story deck. You will not regret booking this gorgeous cabin!

Anonymous U from Marietta, GA - Posted: 9/30/2024

We're so glad you had such a great visit, and thanks to the nod to our Spotify playlist!!! Come see us again soon!

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

Posted: 9/30/2024

We loved the “The Lodge” the view was amazing the cabin was beautiful. We even saw the bears

Cahanna T - Posted: 1/5/2024

Great cabin with enough bedrooms to accommodate our group. Awesome views!

Barry O - Posted: 1/5/2024

Loved everything about the Lodge ! It was perfect for our family to make memories! My mom suffers from dementia so it was one last vacation for her…

Christy B. - Posted: 10/26/2023

We're so glad you were able to create special family memories. Praying for you all as you walk with your mom through the unthinkable.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

Great place. Loved the area. The only issue we had was some of the hot tub jets didn't work but that was not really an issue.

Ann R. - Posted: 10/22/2023

Thanks for letting us know about the hot tub jets - we'll get them looked at!

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

The Lodge was wonderful!! Cabin was more than any of us expected. View of the mountains was the best we have ever had. Would stay there again!!

Anita T. - Posted: 9/4/2023

Excellent house and amenities. Everything you supplied was amazing. Beds were like a fancy hotel!! Loved all the hooks in the bathroom. Would be nice to have a dresser in the bunk room.

Alice B. - Posted: 9/1/2023

Beautiful house with a beautiful view! Everything in this spacious house was comfortable, clean, and luxurious. We will definitely stay again at The Lodge the next time we are in Gatlinburg.

Debra H. - Posted: 8/2/2023

We really enjoyed staying at the Lodge. Love the view and had a visitor (bear) one morning. Some things you might want to know. Overhead stove fan didn't work; both coffee pots worked so we did not open the new one; the stove fan buttons need cleaning (greasy).

Cathy T. - Posted: 7/30/2023

Thanks for that feedback, Cathy - we're on it!

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

Excellent stay! House was better than expected and perfect for more then one family. Loved the living spaces on each level and the balconies! Views were spectacular. There will be lots of bear visitors so be prepared for that!

Sarah S. - Posted: 7/20/2023

We loved staying at The Lodge. It was the perfect size for our group. The kitchen had everything we needed for meals. The view is fantastic. Bears visited us every night of our stay. It was a short trip to town. Very easy check in and out.

Mary B. - Posted: 7/13/2023

Perfect for our 3 generation family reunion. We had 11 adults & 3 young children, and the space and amenities were great for our size group. The views from the Lodge were amazing. We saw bears every day which was exciting for the kids and the adults.

Lynn Schonour - Posted: 7/1/2023

Very nice place with a great location; the facilities are very clean, and everything works perfectly.

Marjorie Vincent - Posted: 5/25/2023

"This trip was a Small Group couples retreat. We could not have stayed any place better. We all fell in love with The Lodge. It’s beautiful and comfortable and had everything we needed. Our guys cooked breakfast for the group and I think used every appliance in the kitchen. And I cannot forget to mention that view! Just breathtaking! You won’t find a better one anywhere. I cannot say enough good things about The Lodge and about Mountain Laurel Chalets. I recommend them to everyone."

Carmen McAnalley - Posted: 4/28/2023

My siblings/spouses had a great time staying in The Lodge again this April. It’s a perfect house for groups. However there were a few items that were not completely up to par. We did call guest services because our pool cues were missing their tops/broken and 4 new ones were brought out to the house promptly, thank you. The toaster didn’t function properly (the levers didn’t glide up and down) and the kitchen fuse blew several times when we used the microwave. And, installing hand towel rings/bars close to the bathroom sinks would be a nice touch, especially in the half-bath by the front door so towels don’t have a lay on the counter or potentially fall on the floor. Overall, nice house and attentive guest services.

Nan Ricard - Posted: 4/20/2023

My family and I enjoyed our stay at The Lodge . With that being said the views were breathtaking from every angle. We also had the pleasure of seeing some snow on the mountaintop . I would recommend this location to any and everyone.

Carolyn Kirby - Posted: 3/10/2023

For a large group (we had 13 including 1 very active toddler) We had ample sleeping and spreading out space. House was beyond our expectations. Trips to Gatlinburg for food and shopping, hiking, The Peddler to celebrate my moms 90th birthday. Many went hiking we found time to fit in Dollywood and Mommy and baby girl went to Dixie Stampede. The views from the deck was like a postcard. Had 2 big bears walk within 10 feet of me while I was standing on the porch. The house was spotless and well decorated. Kitchen supplies were amazing. Toaster was a bit slow and missing a foot but toast was not on top of the list. Seating in the deck was more than enough for our group and the older kids (17-48) loved the pool table. The hot tub was used nightly although we had to chase down the lid when high winds blew it off during the night as well as a few deck pillows��. We had a total of 5 cars and could have parked a few more. Bottom line,The Lodge was the perfect home For our family. And Pam and the rest of the staff at Mountain Laurel are top notch!

Karen S. - Posted: 7/30/2022

Checkin and checkout were so easy! The home has the best view in the smokies. Even after driving to some of the lookouts, our view from the house was better! Saw multiple bears there at the cabin. Clean and perfect for our group of 14.

Did have ti make a run to the store for toilet paper. There was not enough left there on site. Other than that it had everything we needed!!

Wendy T. - Posted: 7/7/2022

We are so glad that your group was able to enjoy your stay at The Lodge! The view is truly unmatched and the property itself is beautiful, definitely one of my favorites! Don't forget you can always come pick up extra items like toilet paper for free at our office anytime we are open from 8-4:30! We hope that you all will come back and stay with us again soon!

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

The Lodge was the perfect space for our family vacation. 14 of us , enjoyed playing pool, arcade games,card games at the huge dining table and watching the bears and turkeys from the upper deck. Loved everything about this rental.

Jennifer Mattson - Posted: 7/1/2022

6 couples stayed here. We take a trip every May to Gatlinburg. This lodge was amazing! We didn’t want to leave. Looking forward to booking it again.

Danielle B. - Posted: 5/12/2022

We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay at The Lodge, it is just the perfect place to enjoy your mountain vacation with others. It truly is just one of those places that you don't want to leave after you enter. We are so looking forward to having you back with us soon.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

Lovely house, great for a big family trip. We came here after our wedding to spend a few days with family who flew in from other countries. The house and view is beautiful. On our first day, driving to the house, we drove past a black bear rummaging through trash next to a house under construction right down the road from The Lodge. We were safe in our car so it was a great experience, and taught us to be extra careful during our stay.

The house is spacious and very clean. The view from nearly every room in the house was incredible. My only two issues with the house are small and fairly inconsequential:
1. There were absolutely no amenities. In a house rental like this, especially with a kitchen with plenty of cookware, we expected some basic items like coffee. There wasn’t even salt and pepper. We bought food to cook but needed to make a second trip to the grocery store for basics that are usually stocked in such rentals, like salt, pepper, sugar, coffee, shampoo, hand soap, dishwasher detergent, etc.
2. There isn’t a welcome binder/instructions. We got an email with instructions to the management office, where we then got directions to the rental property and check in/out info, but usually there’s some sort of instructional binder in the house. This would have come in handy when we needed to know where to put our trash bags during our stay. Instead I was on a call for a half hour with the management office trying to get this answer, which ended up being incorrect information.

Other than this, our stay was so wonderful. Mountain Laurel Chalets wrote us a special note welcoming us after our wedding, and everyone there is so friendly and kind. We would definitely stay there again!

Anonymous - Posted: 5/2/2022

For the money we paid we really expected a bit more luxury.

Anonymous - Posted: 3/26/2022

Dawn we are so sorry for your disappointment. As we list over 30 current photos of the house we would love to know more specifically what we could have done to exceed your expectations. That is a goal we have for every guest at every home and we would love to improve where it is possible.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

We have been enjoying ski mountain 3-4 times a year for over 30 years and have lasting memories, but this rental offered a home away from home experience. Space for large gathering and space for privacy. best time every in this magnificent place. "SEE YOU SOON'"

Leonard W. - Posted: 3/11/2022

Yes Leonard! The comforting feel of The Lodge truly makes it feel like a home away from home. We are so grateful for our customers like you that continually come back year after year! Looking forward to seeing you again soon!

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

Excellent facilities

Marie W. - Posted: 2/18/2022

We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us, and the facilities. We agree that The Lodge is a fantastic property with great amenities for any party. We would love to see you back with us soon!

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

I had the pleasure of staying at The Lodge for my first time visiting Gatlinburg to celebrate my birthday. I am already planning on when I can return because I miss that house! The house was immaculate, the views were breath taking, we had all we needed in the kitchen and more! Check in was very smooth and the house wasn't hard to find on the map. It truly was a dream staying there and I can't wait until the next time!

Anonymous - Posted: 1/14/2022

Thank you Krystal! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at The Lodge so much that you are already look on when you can return. Our guests like you make it so easy to treat everyone like family. At Mountain Laurel we want to be good stewards of our guests and exceed their expectations, and we love every opportunity to do so! We are looking forward to having you back again soon.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

This is a wonderful property for gathering family together. We had an amazing time. The house is beautiful, cozy and had space plus some for everyone in our party.
This was not the place we rented, but a snow storm knocked out the power and, lucky us, this is where we were upgraded to.
Thank you it was wonderful!!

Michelle M. - Posted: 1/4/2022

Yes Michelle! We always want to make sure that our guests are treated like family and taken care of, especially in unprecedented circumstances. The Lodge is a fantastic place for a family gathering, as it offers plenty of space for everyone. We love to hear that your family was able to enjoy time together because we believe that family matters at Mountain Laurel! We would love to have you back again with us soon!

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

We loved our stay at "THE LODGE""

Cindy B. - Posted: 12/30/2021

the cabin was close to downtown but quiet with amazing views. The cabin was well stocked

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

The house was absolutely beautiful. It actually is a seven bedroom. 2 bedrooms on every floor except the top floor has 2 full bedrooms with one small bedroom with a set of bunk beds.

Belinda s. - Posted: 12/26/2021

Yes Belinda! The Lodge is an absolutely beautiful chalet that is perfect to fit a large group of family or friends. The view is also absolutely breathtaking, and the beautiful interior makes your stay all the much sweeter. It would be great to have you back with us again soon!

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

This was our first Christmas vacation and we had a blast. We spent Christmas in this beautiful chalet. It comfortably fit our family of 11, with space to spread out. There is even a bunk room for kids! The kitchen is well equipped, the decor was beautiful and the views are breathtaking no matter which room you choose. We even saw a bear during our stay. Everything about this chalet was perfect and the staff at Mountain Laurel were all friendly and accommodating. This chalet is very close to downtown Gatlinburg as well. We enjoyed our stay and can’t wait to book it again.

Anonymous - Posted: 12/22/2021

We are so glad you enjoyed your Christmas stay at The Lodge. We are pleased to have such a great home on our program with such magnificent views. We hope you are able to stay with us again!

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

The Lodge is perfection! We have rented with Mountain Laurel for well over ten years, and b/c of availability, originally rented with another company for the first time this year because we booked late. What a mistake. We ran into problem after problem...after problem. We got fortunate, and last minute were able to rent The Lodge for our family of 10, who have been coming to the mountains for years. The customer service and all chalets we have rented have been flawless. This continues with our rental of The Lodge. The view is amazing, the amenities are great, and we all had plenty of room for our 10 and our extended family of 6 who joined us on Thanksgiving Day. We enjoyed the hot tub, the kids loved the yard and we loved the peace of them playing without worry of them being too close to the mountain edge, and the firepit is great. As an added bonus, even with kids getting up early, they stayed upstairs and the people downstairs in the basement could sleep peacefully - this has been harder to find in other cabins. The Lodge is rustic yet modern....a perfect mix that embodies relaxation. Mountain Laurel, thank you for saving this all too important annual extended family vacation! We have already rented for next year...I won't wait to book again!

Michele Smith - Posted: 11/1/2021

This Cabin was the best rental yet. The Cabin was clean, well stocked , very well upkept and beautifully decorated. The location and view was wonderful. We will definitely rent this Cabin again.

Phadreeka - Posted: 2/1/2021