Smoke Rise Lodge, Lake Front, Hot Tub, Great Views

Great

Our family thoroughly enjoyed this home on a 4 day visit to the area. Being that Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg is SO busy this time of year, the lodge was a great getaway from all of the craziness of the theme parks and heavy traffic. We were approx 35 min drive to the main tourist areas.. but 15 min from all major fast food options, shopping, etc.. The home is very accomodating for a family visit. All of the bedrooms are split from one another for maximum privacy.. the views are amazing. There is a long massive sloping backyard and a nice down hill walk to lake access to the rear of this property. Kayaks were provided by the owner and it was really fun to get out on the lake. The owners were always quick to respond and very cordial through the entire visit. It truly was a great experience - we'd stay there again for sure and recommend to friends and family.

This vacation rental property is an 11 out of 10. The house is pure magic and offers so much to do. We traveled from NJ with our three college age children, a couple of their friends mixed in here and there and our dog. Everyone had an absolute blast. The rental is clean and just gorgeous and the level of detail in the design and decor is unreal. We used the hot tub, the poker table, the fire pit, the wrap around porch overlooking the lake and mountains, the dock and all of the toys available. We also rented the owner’s boat and jet ski a few times and went tubing and exploring out on the lake. There aren’t words to explain all that’s available just at the house and lake alone. Half the time no one was renting The Barn (other rental property available on property) and half the time a large family was in it and, honestly, sharing the dock with them was really fun and made it more lively and party-like. This beautiful home is close to so much. We visited Dollywood, hiked in the Smokey Mountains, went to the Tennessee Distillery. The owner and property manager were reachable for any questions I had (all minor questions, zero problems) and everyone was super helpful. The owner sends so many great tips before you go. I wish we could have done everything. One of our family’s top vacations ever. Fabulous bonding time in the most incredible setting. I have zero storage left on my phone from the photos and videos I took of this awesome adventure. Book this rental - you’ll love it!

Though the weather was quite cool and not optimal for boating we had a wonderful weekend at Smoke Rise Lodge. It is truly a four season property that can be enjoyed rain or shine. The location on a quiet cove was perfect for our swimming fur kids, kayaking young adults, and fishing seniors. The owners are wonderful hosts and have made available everything you’ll need for your getaway. We’ll return!