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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
Exterior
Outdoor spa tub
Interior
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
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Cupids Chapel of Love
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Historic Ogle Log Cabin
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪70 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 Anakeesta and a few minutes from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
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.

Property is also known as

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. 223 out of 233 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 233 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 233 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 233 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 233 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joe m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becca A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view was amaxing and the house was lovely! Manager and owner were both welcoming and responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackson

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Logan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bears! it was awesome seeing them. the vite is sensational and the house was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Trip

Great House
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

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

10/10 Excellent

Karin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

fun in Gatlinburg

Great location. Fun town!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful view and house

The house is great and the views are spectacular! Owner was great and we hope too return soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

K D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful home and location

The property was perfect for our Christmas vacation. The tree and decorations was a pleasant surprise
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

hannah c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

We had such an amazing time! The host was great and the stay was beautiful!! I will definitely be coming back :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun in the Smokies

Everything was very nice. We all had a good time
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Joel B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient Location and Beautiful View

The owners were very willing to resolve any issues we had with the home. Very beautiful setting - quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

That was a lovely cabin owned by wonderful people!!!

The cabin was great and the view was stunning!!! The owners were some of the kindest people!!!! I couldn’t imagine a better place to stay!!! Truly like heaven on earth!!! 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Yates Family

This property is amazing and the views are phenomenal! The house is beautifully decorated and well kept. I look forward to our next chance to stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Top of the world!

The cabin is situated on top of the mountain with stunning views of the whole town of Gatlinburg. Big, spacious and furnished top notch. Had a great time!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melody M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful View/Time

Wonderful house, perfect size for 12 of us, everyone had a bed, spacious and gorgeous views!! Saw bears everyday, all interactions with the host were very nice and they are quick to respond. Highly recommend this house for a stay!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect View!

This place was amazing! The view was spectacular and it was perfect for our family! My husband and I stayed in the penthouse up top and slept with the window blinds up so we could see the view of downtown Gatlinburg if we woke up in the night. It was incredible and we saw bears every day! Our stay was perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022