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Stargazer Lodge

5.0 from 4 reviews

Top 5% ? Pet Friendly ? Hot Tub ? Arcade ? Views

?? Fall color. ??Holiday magic. ??Hot tub nights.

Stargazer Lodge is a rustic-modern cabin built in 2023 on one private acre in the Thunder Mountain community near Wears Valley and Pigeon Forge. Three king suites sit on three separate levels, and the lower-level game room adds two triple-twin bunk sets for six more guests.

It fits multi-family trips, couples traveling together, birthday and group getaways, families with kids, and pet owners. Fall foliage shows through the living room, kitchen, dining and bedroom windows. In season, the main living room is decorated for Christmas with a tree, garland and a wreath on the blue front door.

The drive in is paved, with no steep gravel switchbacks. Parking fits 4-5 vehicles.

? AMENITIES:
?? Private 6-person hot tub on the deck
??? Stand-up 2-person arcade with 300+ vintage games (Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, Galaga)
?? Foosball table, digital pinball, board & card games
?? Fire pit with Adirondack chairs
?? Mountain-view deck with rocking chairs and outdoor dining area
?? Gaga Ball pit, cornhole, dodgeball
?? Pet kennel, pet cot and gated deck
?? Indoor stone fireplace
?? Starlink wifi and dedicated workspace
?? Washer & dryer
?? Two REI hiking backpacks to borrow
Other amenities: 55" Smart 4K Roku TV in the game room, sound system, game console, books, air conditioning, heating, ceiling fans, iron, hair dryer, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, smoke alarm, exterior security cameras.

??? SLEEPING:
??? Glacier Suite (upper level): king bed, en-suite bath with walk-in shower, long-range views from the bed.
??? Old Faithful Suite (main level): king bed, en-suite bath with tub/shower combo.
??? Half Dome Suite (lower level): king bed, en-suite bath with walk-in shower, opens to the game room.
All three suites: memory foam mattress, cotton linen sheets and duvet covers, Smart 4K Roku TV, ceiling fan, nightstands with USB charging ports.
??? Game room bunks: two sets of triple twin bunks on foam mattresses, sleeping 6.
Sleeps 12.

?? THE LAYOUT:
Main level: open-concept living room with vaulted ceilings, stone fireplace and large windows. A second living room, both with cognac leather sofas. Gourmet kitchen, dining area and the Old Faithful Suite (no stairs needed to reach a bedroom and bath).
Upper level: Glacier Suite.
Lower level: Half Dome Suite and the family game room with bunks, arcade, foosball and pinball.
Outside: covered deck with dining table, mountain-view deck with rocking chairs and the hot tub, fire pit, Gaga Ball pit and lawn games.

??? KITCHEN & DINING:
?? Granite countertops, large island, stainless steel appliances
?? Dishwasher, oven, stove, microwave, refrigerator, freezer
?? Coffee maker, Instant Pot, blender, cooking basics, dishes, silverware, wine glasses
??? Dining for 12 (table + island seating)
?? Barbecue grill on the deck

??? PARKING:
Free parking on the property for 4-5 vehicles. Paved roads all the way to the cabin.

?? NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
? Pigeon Forge Parkway (~15 mins / 5-6 miles)
? Wears Valley (~10 mins)
? The Island in Pigeon Forge (~20 mins)
? Dollywood (~25 mins)
? Townsend, the quiet side of the Smokies (~25 mins)
? Great Smoky Mountains National Park (~30 mins / 12 miles)
? Downtown Gatlinburg (~30 mins / 9 miles)
? Anakeesta (~30 mins / 9 miles)
? Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, Gatlinburg (~30 mins)
? Cades Cove Loop (~45 mins)
? McGhee Tyson Airport, Knoxville (~55 mins)

?? NEARBY GROCERY:
? Kroger, Wears Valley Rd, Pigeon Forge (~15 mins)
? Publix, Parkway, Pigeon Forge (~20 mins)
? Food City, Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge (~20 mins)

Pick the season, pack the crew, and book Stargazer Lodge for your Smokies trip.

Rates

Check-in and check-out

Check-in 4:00 PM
Check-out 10:00 AM

​Cancellation policy

  • Full refund if cancelled at least 30 days prior to check-in.
  • 50% refund if cancelled between 30 and 7 days before check-in.
  • Nonrefundable if cancelled within 7 days to check-in.

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Amenities

Amenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Air conditioning
  • Bed Linens
  • Board games
  • Cable/satellite TV
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Dryer
  • Essentials
  • Extra Pillows And Blankets
  • Fireplace
  • Free wifi
  • Game room
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating
  • Internet
  • Iron board
  • Linens
  • Living room
  • Parking
  • Towels
  • Washer
  • Wifi speed 50
  • Wireless broadband

Barbecue - Grills

  • Charcoal Grill

Bathroom

  • Hair Dryer
  • Rain Shower

Bedroom Setup

  • 3 King Beds
  • 6 Twin Beds

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Central Sound System
  • Dvd
  • Foosball
  • Game Console
  • Games
  • Satellite or cable
  • Smart tv
  • Television
  • Television
  • Video games
  • Video library

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Bathtub
  • Childrens Dinnerware
  • High Chair
  • Pack n Play Travel Crib

General

  • Travel crib

Internet/Communications

  • Free WiFi Access

Kitchen

  • Dining area
  • Dining coffeemaker
  • Dining dining table
  • Dining dishes and utensils for kids
  • Dining dishes utensils
  • Dining dishwasher
  • Dining highchair
  • Dining ice maker
  • Dining kitchen
  • Dining kitchen island
  • Dining microwave
  • Dining oven
  • Dining refrigerator
  • Dining spices
  • Dining stove
  • Dining toaster
  • Dishes & Silverware

Kitchen and Dining

  • Area
  • Baking sheet
  • Barbeque utensils
  • BBQ
  • Blender
  • Coffee Maker
  • Cooking Basics
  • Dining Area
  • Dining table
  • Dishes Utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Fridge
  • Highchair
  • Kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Location

  • Private Entrance

OTA Channels

  • Outdoor Seating

Outdoor

  • Balcony
  • Balcony
  • BBQ Grill
  • Deck patio uncovered
  • Fire Pit
  • Fire Pit
  • Grill
  • Hot Tub
  • Patio Or Balcony
  • Play area

Pet Friendly

  • Pet Friendly

Pool

  • Spa hot tub

Pool/Spa

  • Hot Tub

Roads & Parking

  • Free Parking

Safety Features

  • Aid kit
  • Detector
  • Emergency contact
  • Exit route
  • Extinguisher
  • Lighting
  • Lock
  • Monoxide detector

Suitability

  • Accessibility wheelchair inaccessible
  • Air Conditioning
  • Children Welcome

Themes

  • Adventure
  • Family
  • Historic
  • Romantic
  • Tourist attractions

Things to do nearby

Places To Eat (31)
  • Applewood Farmhouse Grill
  • Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant
  • Big Daddy's Pizzeria
  • Bluff's
  • Bullfish Grill
  • Cheezy Steaks
  • Chubby's Deli
  • Cracker Barrel
  • Elvira's Cafe
  • English Mountain Trout Farm & Grill
  • Flapjacks Pancake Cabin
  • Fuddruckers
  • Gondolier Italian Restaurant
  • Hard Rock Cafe
  • Hickory Cabin Seasoning
  • Hillbilly's
  • Holston's Kitchen
  • Joe's Crab Shack
  • Local Goat
  • Nino's Pizzeria & Eatery
  • Olive Garden
  • PawPaw's Kajun Kitchen
  • Pigeon Forge Deli
  • Poynor's Pommes Frites
  • Quaker Steak & Lube
  • Texas Roadhouse
  • Thai Basil
  • The Apple Barn and Cider Mill
  • The Chop House
  • The Diner
  • Two Brothers Italian Restaurant
Things To Do and See (21)
  • Boot Factory Outlet
  • Forbidden Caverns
  • Foxfire Mountain Adventures
  • Foxfire Mountain Swinging Bridge
  • Hike The Smokys
  • Hillside Winery
  • NASCAR SpeedPark
  • Rainforest Adventures
  • Ripley's Old MacDonald's Farm Mini Golf
  • River Romp
  • Scenic Helicopter Tours
  • Sevier County Choppers Helicopter Tours
  • Sevierville Park
  • Smoky Mountain Deer Farm
  • Smoky Mountain Helicopters
  • Tanger Outlets Sevierville
  • Tennessee Legend Distillery
  • Tennessee Museum of Aviation
  • The Old Mill
  • Wilderness at the Smokies
  • Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks

Guest reviews

Luke

Stayed 2025-12-10 · ★★★★★

Amazing

We had an amazing stay at the Stargazer Lodge. It was beautifully decorated for Christmas and it had everything we needed for a fun family vacation.

Angela

Stayed 2025-05-04 · ★★★★★

Fantastic stay

We had a fantastic stay at this cabin! It was immaculately clean and incredibly spacious, providing the perfect retreat for our family. The three-bedroom layout gave both the kids and us plenty of privacy while still feeling roomy and comfortable. The beds were plush and inviting, making for a restful night's sleep. Colby, the host, was wonderfully responsive to any questions, ensuring a seamless experience. We would absolutely love to stay here again!

Stefanie

Stayed 2025-04-07 · ★★★★★

Beautiful space!

Stargazer Lodge was one of the best Air BnBs we’ve stayed in, & we’ve stayed in a lot! It was a 5-star experience from beginning to end. Colby did a fantastic job communicating, & we had everything we needed. The lodge is well stocked. We were able to use the grill and cook several meals for our large family in the well setup kitchen. The space is beautiful, & the large porches were perfect. The layout was perfect for us. We met extended family, & there was plenty of space for 8 of us, ranging in age from 13 to 70’s. We will definitely be back to stay again!

Becky

Stayed 2025-03-03 · ★★★★★

clean and comfortable

Accuracy – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Arrival - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cleanliness - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Communication - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Location - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Value - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This house was very beautiful and we loved all the amenities. Lots of kids and the bunks were nice to have. Kitchen was well stocked, furniture was nice and comfy, decorations were wonderful, and it had plenty of space for our large family. It did snow and ice some while we were there. Not a lot, but the roads were well maintained. The front entrance is pretty steep but there is an alternate way in that isn't quite as bad. Owners were very responsive and friendly.

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