The ridge does the talking here. Ridge View sits right on the edge of it, and the Smokies open up unobstructed from two large decks — one off the main level, one below — with a hot tub positioned to make the most of it. Mornings up here come in layers of blue. The backyard is built for a crowd. A timber pavilion covers a long table with room for everyone, and there's a grill, a cornhole set and lighting strung overhead for the hours after dark. It's the part of the property that turns a big group into one group. Inside, the main living area runs tall and bright: pitched ceilings, exposed beams, a fireplace at the center of it and windows doing most of the decorating. The kitchen is fully modern and set up for real cooking, which matters at this size. Downstairs, the rec room has a pool table, its own kitchenette so nobody's hauling drinks up and down, and a door straight onto the lower deck. Eight bedrooms, each with an ensuite bathroom. That's the detail that makes a house this large actually work — everyone gets a door to close and a bathroom of their own, and mornings don't turn into a queue. Pigeon Forge is about fifteen minutes down the mountain, with mini-golf, arcades and the kind of family attractions that fill an afternoon without much planning. Dollywood sits on the same side of town. Gatlinburg is roughly half an hour on, and past it the national park proper — Cades Cove, Newfound Gap, and the road up to Kuwohi, the highest point in Tennessee, where the observation tower turns 360 degrees over the whole range. Then you come back, and the view is still there. AvantStay provides a personalized hospitality experience to elevate your stay. With our Concierge Service, guests have access to our tech-enabled services like fridge stocking, private chefs, massages, transportation, special occasion celebrations, baby gear rentals, ski gear, beach gear, and more. For anything you need, we’re at your fingertips! If you love spending time in nature, staying active, and celebrating wildlife, a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains is a must. Located along the Tennessee/North Carolina border and home to the country's most visited national park, the Smokies provide over 800 miles of hiking trails, rivers, and a good chance at a black bear sighting. The ancient mountains invite you to connect with one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world and walk among century-old trees. Talk about a step back in time! Local Attractions: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, The Island in Pigeon Forge, Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, Dollywood, Cade’s Cove, The Comedy Barn Theater, Legacy Mountain Ziplines, Rocky Top Wine Trail, Sugarlands Distilling Company, The Local Goat ​​​​​​​All AvantStay guests have access to our 24/7 guest experience line, a dedicated hospitality manager, and hotel-grade amenities. Home Truths: - This home allows pets for a fee. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval there is a fine of $500 per pet. - Please note: the home is within a community undergoing rapid development. Be aware of high construction noise/debris surrounding the home. - Pool heat is available for an additional fee but must be requested at least 48 hours before your stay. - This home has a hot tub! - Please note our occupancy includes an additional two beyond bed count. Parking Details: ​​​​​​​Space for 10 cars to park onsite. This home comes with a pack n' play travel crib and a high chair available. --- The room configuration is as follows: Primary Bedroom: King bed w/ ensuite Bedroom 2: Queen bed w/ ensuite Bedroom 3: King bed w/ ensuite Bedroom 4: Queen bed Bedroom 5: Queen bed Bedroom 6: Queen bed Bedroom 7: Two queen beds Bedroom 8: Queen bed --- This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs. As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation. Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees. There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions. As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards. IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 30 days require a security deposit. We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.