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Bright Sky Lodge

5.0 from 10 reviews

Mountain Views ? Hot Tub ? Arcade Game Room

?? Fall color. ? Holiday magic. ?? Easy winter escapes.

Bright Sky Lodge is a custom-built mountain cabin in Thunder Mountain, Sevierville, between Wears Valley and Pigeon Forge. It opened in July 2021 on two acres, with the Parkway about 12 minutes away and Dollywood 10 miles away. Two living rooms, a chef's kitchen and a lower-level game and bunk room give a group of 12 room to spread out.

It works for multi-family trips, reunions, birthday and holiday trips, and friend groups who want one roof with real space. Every bedroom has a private bath, the kids get the game and bunk room, and the adults get the deck, hot tub and fire pit.

Mountain home, plain facts: the road is a winding mountain road, and all roads to the cabin are paved. A main-level king suite means no stairs for guests who avoid them. WiFi is Starlink, up to 250 Mbps.

? AMENITIES:
?? Private hot tub on the deck with mountain views
?? NEW: suspended hammock net on the deck, over the treetops
?? Fire pit with outdoor seating and swings
?? Charcoal grill and outdoor dining table
?? Rocking chairs overlooking the mountain
?? 7-foot pool table with new felt, sticks and balls
??? Stand-up / sit-down arcade with 60 classic games
?? Game room TV with an HDMI cord connected: bring your console and plug in
?? 4K Roku smart TVs in every bedroom and living area
?? Starlink internet (up to 250 Mbps) and a dedicated workspace
?? Washer and dryer, iron, hair dryer and starter bath set
?? Pack 'n play, high chair, baby bath, children's dinnerware, outlet covers and baby gates
?? Central heating and air, ceiling fans and an electric fireplace
?? Self check-in with a smart lock
Other amenities: board and card games, books, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms

??? SLEEPING:
- Glacier Suite (main level): king bed with a Restoration Hardware headboard and local custom wood frame, private bath with walk-in shower, sliding glass doors to the upper back deck with a long-range view
- Old Faithful Suite (lower level): king bed with a handmade chevron headboard, private bath with tub/shower combo, opens to the family game room
- Half Dome Suite (lower level): king bed with a handmade solid-wood headboard, private bath with walk-in shower, opens to the family game room
- Game and bunk room (lower level): two sets of triple twin bunk beds (6 twin beds), Serta foam mattresses, 55" Roku TV
- All three king suites: Helix Midnight king mattress, cotton linen sheets, cotton duvet cover with alternative-down comforter, ceiling fan, nightstand with alarm clock and USB ports, smart 4K TV
Sleeps 12.

?? THE LAYOUT:
- Main level: open living room, dining area and kitchen, the Glacier Suite and the upper back deck
- Lower level: Old Faithful Suite, Half Dome Suite, game and bunk room with pool table, arcade and lounge, and the laundry
- Outside: deck with hot tub, hammock net and rocking chairs, plus a fire pit area on two acres

??? KITCHEN & DINING:
Electric cooktop and oven, stainless-steel refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, blender, toaster, rice maker, Dutch oven, Instant Pot, baking sheets, wine glasses, hot water kettle, drip coffee maker and French press. Live-edge black maple table seats 8; the kitchen island seats 4.

??? PARKING:
Comfortably parks 4 large SUVs / trucks in the driveway. Please do not block the road or neighboring driveways.

?? NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
? Pigeon Forge Parkway restaurants and attractions (12 mins)
? Ripken Experience Pigeon Forge (7 miles)
? Dollywood (10 miles)
? Wildside, Pigeon Forge
? The Island in Pigeon Forge
? Wears Valley shops, restaurants and trailheads
? Gatlinburg
? Townsend
? Great Smoky Mountains National Park hikes, waterfalls and scenic drives
? Cades Cove wildlife loop
? Ober Gatlinburg
? Nearest airport: McGhee Tyson Airport (Knoxville)

?? NEARBY GROCERY:
? Publix
? Kroger
? Food City
? Walmart Supercenter
All are in the Pigeon Forge and Sevierville area, so you can stock up on the way up the mountain.

Book it for the views, the hot tub and a game room the whole group will use.

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.

Availability

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Amenities

Amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Free wifi
  • Game room
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating
  • Internet
  • Iron board
  • Linens
  • Living room
  • Parking
  • Smart TV
  • Smoke Detector
  • Towels
  • Washer
  • Washer
  • Wifi speed 50
  • Wireless broadband

Bathroom

  • Hair Dryer
  • Rain Shower

Bedroom Setup

  • 3 King Beds
  • 6 Twin Beds

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Dvd
  • Game Console
  • Games
  • Pool table
  • Pool table
  • Satellite or cable
  • Smart tv
  • Television
  • Television
  • Video games
  • Video library

Essentials

  • Air Conditioning
  • Bed Linens
  • Cable
  • Dryer
  • Essentials

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Bathtub
  • Pack n Play Travel Crib

Games

  • Board Games

General

  • High Chairs
  • Travel crib

Heating and Cooling Comfort

  • Ceiling Fans
  • Central Air Conditioning
  • Central Heating

Hot Tub

  • Hot Tub

Internet/Communications

  • Free WiFi Access

Kitchen

  • Baking Sheet
  • Blender
  • Coffee Maker
  • 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

OTA Channels

  • Outdoor Seating

Outdoor

  • Balcony
  • Deck patio uncovered
  • Grill
  • Patio Or Balcony

Outside Living

  • Balcony
  • BBQ Grill
  • Fire Pit

Pet Friendly

  • Pet Friendly

Pool

  • Spa hot tub

Roads & Parking

  • Free Parking

Safety & Security

  • Cabin Protected by Alarm
  • Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Fire Extinguisher

Safety Features

  • Aid kit
  • Detector
  • Extinguisher
  • First Aid Kit
  • Lighting
  • Lock
  • Monoxide detector

Suitability

  • Accessibility wheelchair inaccessible

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

Tiffany

Stayed 2026-01-27 · ★★★★★

Beautiful cabin

Colby made sure we understood instructions for arriving at the home as well as entry. The home was beautiful just like the photos! We enjoyed the pool table, games and hot tub! Very clean! The kitchen was the most organized kitchen we’ve ever experienced! Any cookware you would need! We always bring cookware however it wasn’t needed here! We cook a lot and it was the best experience we have had from the kitchen aspect. Plenty of room for everyone to relax! We will definitely look for Colby’s rentals for our annual family vacation!

Christie

Stayed 2026-01-12 · ★★★★★

Fantastic Cabin!

Fantastic cabin convenient to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. We loved the fact that each bedroom had its own bathroom...AND.... there was a half-bath also! This cabin sleeps 12 and it also has 12 places to sit and eat in the kitchen and dining room - not all places have that. The mattresses were very comfortable and there were plenty of linens. The mountain views are amazing! The outdoor sitting areas were A++.
Highly recommend and we will stay at this place again in the future!!

Amanda

Stayed 2025-12-22 · ★★★★★

loved our time at BSL

We loved our time at BSL. There was plenty of space for my family of seven. We had 6 Adults, 1 toddler, and 2 dogs. We never felt cramped and we had everything we needed. This was the perfect place to enjoy time with our family. We will definitely be back.

Yesenia Marie

Stayed 2025-12-11 · ★★★★★

Awesome

Our stay was absolutely awesome! The cabin was big, clean, and beautiful, with plenty of space to relax and enjoy. The beds were very comfortable, and everything was well kept and inviting. We truly enjoyed our time here and would highly recommend this cabin to anyone looking for a wonderful getaway. We had a wonderful stay! The host Colby was extremely responsive and helpful from start to finish. Any time we had a question, he replied quickly and made sure we were comfortable. We truly appreciated the great communication and hospitality. Would definitely stay again!

Michael

Stayed 2025-11-26 · ★★★★★

Wonderful stay

We had a wonderful stay and would happily return! If you’re looking for a peaceful getaway surrounded by nature, this is the perfect spot. And if you’re in the mood for more activity, just a short drive down the road you’ll find plenty of things to do.

Mallory

Stayed 2025-11-10 · ★★★★★

felt extremely extravagant

We have stayed at many cabins and this one felt extremely extravagant. The kitchen was stocked very well. The coffee bar was a special extra. Lots of comfort items like comfy blankets, bathroom and kitchen necessities. The rain fall shower was a very nice!

Kathryn

Stayed 2025-10-14 · ★★★★★

Wonderful stay

We had a wonderful stay. The cabin was in a great location, very clean and exactly as described. Would recommend for anyone looking to stay in the Smokies! Would also recommend checking out WildSide, which was only 5 minutes from the house. Great family trip!

Ayushi

Stayed 2025-08-04 · ★★★★★

absolutely wonderful

Our stay at this Smoky Mountain cabin was absolutely wonderful! The location was peaceful and surrounded by stunning views, perfect for a relaxing getaway. The cabin was spotless, cozy, and had all the amenities we needed. We loved enjoying our morning coffee on the porch while taking in the mountain scenery. The host was friendly, responsive, and made everything easy. Would definitely love to come back!

Ryan

Stayed 2025-07-21 · ★★★★★

Great

Great house and great location

Debbie

Stayed 2025-07-07 · ★★★★★

Perfect!

Accuracy – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Arrival – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Cleanliness – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Communication – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Location – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Value – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Bright Sky Lodge was absolutely perfect! Serene setting, beautiful furnishings, lovely views- it has it all! We loved that it felt a world away from civilization, yet not too long a drive from the restaurants, shopping & activities in Sevierville/Pigeon Forge. We felt so welcomed & right at home!

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