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Sensational View: Gatlinburg's Best View! Gorgeous Custom Home Minutes from Town

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Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Interior
Outdoor spa tub
Dining
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 23284 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Place, Roaring Fork
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Anakeesta
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪69 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sensational View: Gatlinburg's Best View! Gorgeous Custom Home Minutes from Town

We are delighted to host you in our home, custom designed to immerse you in the best day and night views in Gatlinburg (we rebuilt after losing our last cabin in the fire). Since the reopening in late 2018, our guests have been thrilled to share what it's like to stay at Sensational View...

"The views from the decks and penthouse windows are better than anything you can see from the Space Needle or Sky Lift. We woke up in the clouds in the morning and had gorgeous sunset views in the evening."

"Truly a magnificent place to stay. Views that are second to none, with amenities that made us feel right at home (or shall I say, better than home!). The proximity to downtown as well as hiking makes this location perfect no matter what you are looking to do. With every bedroom having an attached bathroom, there is perfect privacy for traveling with a group. Host was always very responsive to any questions that we had. My family has been going to Gatlinburg for many years, and this is by far the nicest chalet that we have stayed in."

"Stunning vacation home. Beautiful views. Just no words to explain the best place ever."

"We've rented many many homes and this by far has been the nicest, it was very well laid out, super clean, so close to everything but yet you felt miles away... the owners spared no expense and it shows. Loved it."

"The simple but elegant, beautiful furnishings - most are hand made including beds. All just amazing. The unique lights all give it the atmosphere desired for being in most elegant chalet with most sensational view."

"The penthouse is breathtaking. When we got upstairs we decided we might need to move in up there, owners and other guests won’t ever know we are here. Best review I can give is I am in love with this place."

"This home was not only beautiful, it was homey and decorated in a style that hugged you the moment you arrived! We had plenty of space and loved the showers. One evening, we could not help but just stop and admire one of the most spectacular sunsets I have ever witnessed. They all were beautiful but this one was a very special one from the Mountain. You can feel the love and pride that has been taken in this home."

"Jay and Amy have outdone themselves with the attention to detail in this home. I absolutely love the farmhouse style. We had a spectacular time with our family. There were 12 of us and ample room for all. We were fortunate to meet the caretakers, James and Maria, who showed us around and drew our attention to all of the beautiful furniture handmade by James. If we do any vacationing in Gatlinburg, we won't even bother looking anywhere else."

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After losing the original cabin in the 2016 wildfire, we decided to build the best custom home we could on the best view lot in Gatlinburg.

The NEW Sensational View opened August 8, 2018. The house has 3,061 square feet, five bedrooms, five bathrooms, and sleeps up to 23, with 19 guests in bedrooms and two sofa beds in the common areas.

The first floor and specifically the "Bear" bedroom designed to be very accessible. Many of our past guests have been interested in easy access for elderly family members (we have elderly family members too). This is important to us! Entering the cabin requires going up two steps. Then the whole first floor (inside and deck) is flat. Bedroom 2 has a shower with a bench and three grab rails, plus a shower head you can mount or hold in hand. There is also a grab bar next to the toilet. (All toilets are chair height.)

The first floor has a great room including the kitchen, dining room, and family room. Our housekeepers crafted another beautiful 12 foot dining table just like we had in the last house. The whole room has views toward Gatlinburg and the mountains with a wall of windows. This room has a 70" TV with a soundbar.

All five bedrooms have attached bathrooms. The master suite on the first floor has a large bathroom with marble shower and separate tub. It has great views and direct access to the deck and hot tub. This bedroom has a 49" TV. (All 4 bedrooms on floors 1 and 2 have TVs ranging from 32" to 49" depending on room size.)

We bought a gorgeous Marquis Euphoria hot tub, which beats any hot tub we've ever seen at a rental. It is right outside the master bedroom.

The second floor has a large game room, designed as a balcony overlooking the great room and the view. It features a pool table, foosball table, cocktail arcade, poker table and 65" TV. Bedrooms 3 (four guests and big views) and 4 (seven guests) are on opposite sides of the game room. These bedrooms have shower/tub combos. A wraparound deck connects the bedrooms outside and offers not only amazing views of the city and mountains but also a neat perspective looking back into the house. (Thanks to our architect for convincing us this was a good idea. We were skeptical but the first time up there blew us away. it's awesome!)

Bedroom five is the penthouse - a bedroom/bathroom suite with a king bed and sleep sofa, wet bar, refrigerator, microwave, and seating area perched high above everything. It has a wall of windows 16 ft wide for the best panoramic view of Gatlinburg and the Smokies anywhere. If there is a better suite in town, we would seriously like to see it! There is a 65" TV over the wet bar, but you may never notice it because of the view. :)

Here are the sleeping arrangements:
First floor
Master Bedroom: King (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 2: Queen log bed (sleeps 2) - note that the shower has a bench, three grab bars, and a shower head that can be mounted or handheld; the chair height toilet also has a grab bar
Great room: Queen sleep sofa (sleeps 2)

Second floor
Bedroom 3: Two queens (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 4: Full over full bunk and triple bunk (sleeps up to 7 or separate beds for up to 5)
Game room: Queen sleep sofa (sleeps 2)

Third floor
Penthouse: King and queen sleep sofa (sleeps 4)
During your stay at this cabin, you'll be within walking distance of Roaring Fork. You'll find features like an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and laundry facilities. The cabin includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine, and 5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and a few minutes from Anakeesta
This cabin offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities are also featured at the family-friendly cabin.

This Gatlinburg cabin is smoke free.


Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table
  • Wet bar

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 3,061 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Guests are required to send copy of photo ID (Driver's License or Passport) in name of reservation holder on request.
Owner may cancel booking if guests do not return communications within 48 hours.
Owner may cancel booking if guests exceed maximum number of occupants.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Sensational View Best View Gorgeous Custom Home Minutes Town

Sensational View: Gatlinburg's Best View! Gorgeous Custom Home Minutes from Town Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 218 out of 228 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 228 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 228 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 228 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 228 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

joe m.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a wonderful location, the house surpassed the pictures and the views were amazing! 12 out of 10!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent!!! This house is amazing. The attention to detail is above and beyond. We had an amazing Christmas with our big family of 10!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a wonderful vaca to catch up with family. Plenty of room to spread out. Great location. Beautiful views.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine P.

Liked: Cleanliness
As the description and name of the house says, “Sensational View”. Drive up to the house doesn’t seem that long nor high until you reach the top and oh my, so beautiful!! Will was also very responsive and that’s always a plus! Look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becca A.

Liked: Cleanliness
The view was amaxing and the house was lovely! Manager and owner were both welcoming and responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis P.

Liked: Cleanliness
View was amazing and the house was lovely!!! Couldn't have asked for a better stay all the cousins loved it and we will return soon:)
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

K D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning views! The house was perfect for our group ages 2-60’s. We met James upon arrival who was so kind to tell us some details about the property! The space was awesome and the views are unbeatable! There is some wear and tear expected on a rental, but nothing that caused us any issues. Will was great to work with and very responsive to any questions and feedback I had. We had daily guests (bears) which is not something we’ve experienced at other cabins! Make sure to lock your car doors as one tried to open one door on each car! We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin view was beautiful! Good location. Hot tub and relaxing on the balconies was perfect! Getting up the driveway is a bit sketchy. We saw bears daily. Dryer does not dry well, bathtubs on 2nd level do not drain well. There were several damages in walls/doors when we arrived. One of the trash lockers doesn’t lock, with 18 people in the house the 2 working lockers filled up quickly and then we had to clean up trash from the bears daily, since the 3rd locker doesn’t lock. Grill knob is broken, grill doesn’t light. Over all a great stay just minor inconveniences.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The view really is amazing. The cabin is very clean and the beds are super comfortable. It’s just a couple of minutes from center of gatlinburg but it still feels remote and peaceful. We saw the family of bears patrolling the area everyday. We had a couple of issues with hot water and internet, but the host was ready to help us right away to get the issues resolved. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an amazing stay at this beautiful home. Everything was wonderful, and the home and pictures are exactly as pictured. Very clean and plenty of space for everyone. The rooms are large and we had plenty of space for our group of 10 adults. The penthouse is beautiful with incredible views. The view of Gatlinburg at night is breathtaking. The whole mountain is lit up like hundreds of fireflies. I have stayed at different rentals each year for the past 7 years and this is by far the best. The drive up is a little windy but not bad. The turn into the driveway is a little tricky, but once you master it it's easy. We saw bears every day, including a mom and 3 cubs who came to visit regularly. Keep car doors locked and free from food. They liked to stand up against the car and look in the car for food....big prints on the car. We absolutely loved our visit and will definitely return.
View from the second floor at night
So peaceful
Walking up the road
Beautiful sunset
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyrstin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The home is absolutely lovely! The kitchen is fairly equipped with dishes and utensils to make cooking easy. Our only recommendation is to add dish rags/towels and scissors. Nonetheless, we truly appreciated the detail and thought that went into stocking the kitchen with the necessary cookware and tupperware! The rooms/bathrooms were nice and tidy and the penthouse was stunning! Overall we had plenty of towels for to use for the shower and hot tub. The view is amazing...from practically every room. The property is up so high, we joked about how close to God we were. Not only that, we saw our first bear on the property shortly after arriving and had a few more sightings during our stay. The location is great too! We were close (less than 10 minutes) to the local grocery store, aquarium, shops and 20ish minutes (mostly due to traffic) away from the national park, Wonderworks, and the island in Pigeon Forge. We throughly enjoyed ourselves and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Logan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bears! it was awesome seeing them. the vite is sensational and the house was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun trip and awesome house!

Overall, we enjoyed staying at this house. There were minor issues such as hinges of doors, doorknobs, and some bathroom fixtures that needed to be tightened, but the good definitely outweighed all of this. Great place and awesome view! We saw bears every day and even had a pack of coyote howling in the woods at night.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackson

Liked: Cleanliness

A bear-y good time

This place was awesome. Close proximity to downtown and yet still secluded where you had a bunch of private
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Allison L.

Great for a girls trip!

This cabin has it all! would highly recommend for the location and view, can park 4 cars in the driveway easily, hot tub is great, and beds were comfy. Had some cleanliness concerns mostly in the 3rd floor master, general dustiness in corners or windows including dead bugs. Needed more trash bags, paper towels, and there was no dish washer pods/ soap available, just a heads up to the next group. thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

Great stay perfect house for large groups! Sensational view says it all!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Better then expected.

Best view in Gatlinburg. Love the layout of the the house. Perfect for big families. Everyone had thier own space ...plenty of room. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry E., Fort Payne AL

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Trip

Great House
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing View!!!

This home is beautiful and the view is absolutely indescribable. We had a wonderful time with family there. My sister's boyfriend proposed to her on Christmas Eve beside the Christmas tree in front of the spectacular view! Lots of great family memories were made!! Would highly recommend this home!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darla S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Christmas

I’ve been going to Gatlinburg 45yrs. This is the most amazing view you can imagine! Communication with host was great! Be careful of the driveway. Stay as far left close to house when turning in. Some of us found it better to pull past it then back up. There are black bear here. Everyday. Do keep all doors locked in house including decks. Keep any scented items of any kind and food out of vehicles including coolers anywhere other than inside house. Keep car doors locked.They can open doors. Thanks Jay and Amy for building and offering “Sensational View”. Merry Christmas!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Priscela A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

This property is breathtaking! The view is everything they say it is and more and the location could not be better!! Close enough to get to downtown in minutes but when you are back at the house you feel like you are miles away!! It’s so peaceful. The bears paid us a visit daily while we were there and everyone really enjoyed that!! The owners were awesome with the check-in process and the house was really clean. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family vacation

Came to Gatlinburg for a family reunion weekend. The house was perfect for our family. The fact that the majority of the living areas and 2 bedrooms were on the first floor was great for our parents who have accessibility issues. The game room on the second floor was enjoyed by the kids in our group. The third floor penthouse bedroom had amazing views. All rooms were spacious. The house was a short drive to Gatlinburg proper and very convenient. The host sent out a very helpful email in advance which helped with best approach to the steep drive and with advice for experiencing Gatlinburg. Highly recommend!.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sensational View is an understatement!!!

Sensational View is simply put the most breathtakingly amazing view I've ever experienced in Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge in the decades I've been vacationing here. The house was clean, warm, and inviting with high end finishes. Our gracious hosts thought of everything! The communication showed they truly cared about our experience while in their home. We couldn't think of anything they could have added or changed that would have made our experience any better! We had to cut our visit short because of medical reasons but have already shared with the rest of our family that this is where we want to return...again and again. Again, I can't say enough how kind and gracious our hosts were. I wish all showed this level of concern and hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret G., Fredericksburg, VA

Liked: Cleanliness

Another Memorable and Enjoyable Visit

Enjoyed another memorable visit; this time to celebrate my 60th birthday. The condition of the house was great; as we've come to expect.  To add to our enjoyment, we observed bears in the area leading to the house and were pleasantly surprised by multiple visits from papa, mama and their babies. The videos and pictures that we captured are absolutely beautiful. Sensational View is my happy place, in Gatlinburg, and we'll definitely be back; as there are so many other family members that must experience a visit. 
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024