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Simply the Best - Amazing Views, Spacious Decks! 10% off 7 nt stay-High Mt Lodge

Cabin in Gatlinburg with kitchen and balcony

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Dine with a view!
Large covered decks!
Mount LeConte and the National Park from our wrap-around deck
Black Bear Falls Award Winning Entrance
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8176.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Place, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Anakeesta
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪84 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Simply the Best - Amazing Views, Spacious Decks! 10% off 7 nt stay-High Mt Lodge

Why settle for less when you can have Simply the Best! A few great summer dates left. Enjoy summer at High Mountain Lodge - swim in our pool, relax on our spacious decks, grill perfect steaks on one of our 2 grills, enjoy a glass of wine at sunset! What more could you want?

VRBO #293124

We NEVER charge an administration fee, resort fee or require damage insurance. Great Cancellation Policy: Guests who cancel at least 30 days before check-in will get a full refund. Trip insurance is highly recommended! It is available through VRBO.

*EV charging is not allowed, the cabin electrical system is not sufficient for charging.

* To ensure that this cabin is safe for those with allergies to animals/smoke--NO SMOKING is allowed inside this cabin and NO ANIMALS are allowed on the premises - Please be aware that this is STRICTLY ENFORCED, NO EXCEPTIONS! PLEASE DON'T ASK - THE ANSWER IS ALWAYS NO! Driveway is camera monitored for safety. *

***All bookings from May 31 until August 16, 2025 must be from Saturday to Saturday and in increments of 7 nights.***

3 to 7 night minimum stay.

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION ! - It may be an overused cliché but it's true. There is no better location in Gatlinburg - close to everything yet serene. An exceptional retreat in the heart of the mountains. It's true, there are lots of cabins to choose from, but why not choose THE BEST! You deserve it!

High Mountain Lodge is the perfect spot to celebrate family, good friends, and life. Enjoy spectacular views of the Smoky Mountains National Park, Clingmans Dome and Mount LeConte from one of two huge covered decks. Rock away the stresses of every day life in one of our rocking chairs while enjoying pure mountain air. Watch over those perfect steaks on the grill from the stone cocktail patio. Don't think the views end when the sun sets. Just picture yourself gazing at the twinkling lights of Ski Mountain and downtown Gatlinburg from the PRIVATE HOT TUB - ah romance!

If you think the outside sounds great just wait till you walk through the front door! You're sure to enjoy the impeccable attention to detail throughout the cabin. This professionally decorated cabin features high end furnishings, and hand crafted furniture. What could be better than basking in the warmth of the stacked stone gas fireplace (all the ambiance without the mess). If you're in the mood for a good movie just put your favorite in the Blu-Ray player and watch it come to life on the 60' flat screen TV. The handcrafted dining table is the perfect place to enjoy family meals under the warm glow of the antler chandelier. High Mountain Lodge offers numerous unique touches found in no other cabin.

If you need to stay connected our free wireless internet is available throughout the cabin. The handcrafted desk in the living room is perfect for your laptop.

The gourmet kitchen provides ample space to prepare anything from holiday dinners to simple snacks for the kids. This larger kitchen has more cabinet and counter space than most of the other cabins in the area making it easier for the chefs in the family to perform their magic! The fully equipped kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, stamped tin back-splash, Pfaltzgraff dinnerware, Wolfgang Puck cookware, Keurig coffee maker and even a coffee grinder and waffle maker. This kitchen will make you want to cook!

The three master suites, with attached baths, are situated on separate floors to ensure privacy. All master suites are private - NO OPEN LOFTS. Snuggle into luxurious bed linens on the king size beds. You won't believe how thick and fluffy our towels are. Each bedroom features 32' HD TVs with DVD players.

The terrace level Texas game room is perfect for family fun and entertainment. It is equipped with a 42' and 46' HD TV, BluRay disc player, stereo, pool table, Texas shuffle board, library for mystery lovers, day bed with trundle, and adjacent laundry. There is even a refrigerator to keep your drinks cold and handy. When you want to take a break from all the fun in the game room just step out onto the terrace deck which seats 6. This is the perfect place to sit on the swing and enjoy a good book.

For those of you who love electronics, High Mountain Lodge will not disappoint! All 6 TVs have the following channels - HBO, Showtime, AMC, SEC Network, FS 1, NBS Sports Network, TLC, Travel Channel, HGTV, Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, Comedy Central, Discovery Channel, and many more!

If you're planning a small wedding, family reunion, or a corporate retreat our clubhouse can be rented for a nominal fee. The clubhouse, which is adjacent to the pool, features a large meeting room with a beautiful stacked stone fireplace. There is also plenty of parking available.

High Mountain Lodge is located close to a trolley station with lots of parking. Park your car and and for a nominal fee ride the trolley into town. No need to drive in and try to find parking. We are also conveniently located near the only grocery store in Gatlinburg. We are within minutes of several restaurants where the food is great without the long waits in downtown Gatlinburg.

Living Room:
60" flat screen, 1080i HD TV
Blu-Ray disc/DVD player

Kitchen: (Larger than most)
More cabinet space
More counter space
Granite counter tops
Stainless appliances
Wolf Gang Puck cookware
Coffee Grinder
Mr. Coffee coffee maker
Keurig
Four slice toaster
Blender
Waffle maker
Spices
Everything you need!

Bedrooms:
40" LCD HD TVs
DVD players

Gameroom:
50" LCD 1080p HD TV
50" LCD 1080p HD TV
Blu-Ray disc/DVD player

Our cabin accommodates 8 overnight guests, which includes all adults, children and babies! Day visitors must be approved by owner. You can breath easy since neither smoking nor animals are allowed at this property.

Gatlinburg Winter Magic - November, December, January and February. The City of Gatlinburg magically lights up the winter nights with millions of spectacular lights and lighted displays from November thru February.

Fantasy Of Lights Christmas Parade - December 6, 2024. The City of Gatlinburg invites you to bundle up and generate a spirited dose of holiday cheer and soak up Gatlinburg’s 49th annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade at 7:30 P M.

Keywords: True Log Cabin, One of the Highest Elevations in Black Bear Falls, Game-room, Professionally Decorated, Larger Gourmet Kitchen, 3 PRIVATE King Master Suites with Attached Baths (No Open Loft Bedrooms), Extraordinary 180 degree Views of the Great Smoky National Park and the mountains, Huge Decks, New Cabin, PRIVATE HOT TUB

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not allowed at this property!
Max capacity is 8, including all adults and children. Owner approval required for day guests.
Completed rental agreement must be returned within 48 hrs of reservation, (7 days if mailing); list all guests including including children and babies
*EV charging is not allowed, the cabin's electrical system cannot support it!.

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gatlinburg

Located in Gatlinburg, this cabin is near theme parks and in the mountains. Titanic Museum and Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. Gatlinburg SkyPark and Gatlinburg Space Needle are not to be missed. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Gatlinburg, TN

What's nearby

  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Anakeesta - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 9 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Three Jimmy's Good Time Eatery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Flapjack's Pancake Cabin - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria of Gatlinburg - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Alamo Steakhouse - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Simply the Best - Amazing Views, Spacious Decks! 10% off 7 nt stay-High Mt Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Simply the Best - Amazing Views, Spacious Decks! 10% off 7 nt stay-High Mt Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Simply the Best - Amazing Views, Spacious Decks! 10% off 7 nt stay-High Mt Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Simply the Best - Amazing Views, Spacious Decks! 10% off 7 nt stay-High Mt Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Simply the Best - Amazing Views, Spacious Decks! 10% off 7 nt stay-High Mt Lodge located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Chapel at Honeymoon Hills and within 6 miles (10 km) of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Anakeesta and Cooter's Place are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 326 out of 338 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 338 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 338 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 338 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 338 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

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

Gatlinburg Getaway

We enjoyed our stay. Our older boys enjoyed having their own master bedroom for privacy. We enjoyed watching a movie together every night on our vacation( older boys are in college so we have not been able to do this since the pandemic). I enjoyed having coffee and reading on the porch every morning. We had a breath taking view from the porch. We enjoyed the pool to cool off. Lynn was very helpful and easy to get a hold of. Thank you Lynn for sharing your cabin with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

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

Great location & great people

The property was clean and very conveniently located.Lynn was great. She provided all of the information we needed for the cabin, and a lot of extra details of local attractions and restaurants. I could not have been happier with the property or the experience.Thank you Lynn.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen K.

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

Family vacation

Great location and beautiful views!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen C.

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

Clean and quiet

Great family getaway! Owners were very responsive and provided excellent hospitality.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana T.

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

Christmas Family Get-Away

Our family really enjoyed staying at your home. Furnished nicely, nice neighborhood with great views, close to Dollywood and downtown Gatlinburg.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth S.

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

Cabin

The property owner was great to work with. The cabin is very nice. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl G.

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

Guidry stay

Excellent will do again
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Amazing stay!

My family and I had an amazing stay. The cabin has beautiful views and is an easy drive into Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Lynn checked in with us to make sure everything was good. My sons loved playing pool in the gameroom. Overall, great stay!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth F.

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

Mountain cabin getaway

The cabin had everything we needed and more. Beautiful views and awesome sunsets. Owner was very helpful and accessible when needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blake B.

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

Family Vacation

Felt like we were in a cabin by ourselves in the woods. We spent each day in the park and the bypass was right around the corner. Away from the busyness of Gatlinburg but only a 10 minute drive in.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Awesome family vacation 2023

Beautiful cabin, gorgeous views, everything as described. Couldn’t have asked for a smoother check in process. And the location is perfect, just a few minutes from downtown Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge attractions. Property owner Lynn was a delight and h helpful. We highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

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

Friends getaway

Our group of 3 couples really enjoyed our weekend! The cabin was clean and just as described. The owner called me to tell us it was ready early. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel A.

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

Top of the Hill

Well placed within a hilly community of lodges with views of the Smokies and even parts of Gatlinburg, we were 10 minutes from downtown (traffic depending) and very close to Glades Road (Great Smokey Arts and Craft Community). Alternate route to Parkway avoiding Gatlinburg when traveling to Pigeon Forge. Roomy and great place to relax after walking, hiking or sampling.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

hunter c.

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

Long Weekend Stay

Very nice cabin, cozy beds and pillows, everything was in working order. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. Excellent location for going into Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge, or a drive thru the park. Lynn was a wonderful host. We had a bear visit which was exciting and terrifying at the same time! It was just looking for a snack in the trash cans (which lock) and wasn’t aggressive or anything.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janine A.

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

Perfect family getaway

High Mountain Lodge was the perfect place for a short family getaway with my parents to meet up with our son, who was on spring break. We have been to Gatlinburg many times, and this was one of our best stays. The cabin has stunning views, both day and night, and the location is perfect, away from the crowds yet close to everything. We enjoyed both the fireplace and the hot tub. We didn't do a lot of cooking, but the kitchen was well-equipped with everything needed to prepare meals. The house was very clean, with nice linens and clean and comfortable furniture and beds. Would have loved to have more time to enjoy the pool table and shuffleboard in the lower level. The only thing not perfect was the weather...we had a crazy wind storm that caused a (thankfully short) power outage and brought a tree down in the road below us, which was cleaned up quickly by maintenance. Our hosts were great at communicating check-in instructions and suggestions for local attractions and restaurants, as well as checking on us when the power was out. Thank you to our hosts for a wonderful stay! We hope to return soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lyle Y., Orfordville WI

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

3 brv3 ba. Very roomy, table seats 6 for dining, as well as for shaking dice and playing cards.

The only hiccup was all 3 br doors would not lock or stay shut. Towels appeared to have been cleaned, however they had dirty stipes. Dining lights had cobwebs and not dusted. We did have a bear visit us. Very good views.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darlene S.

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

Great Smoky Mountains Getaway

My 4 adult children and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay the "High Mountain Lodge". It was our first visit to Gatlinburg and The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The lodge was exactly what we were hoping for in a cabin. There were 3 spacious bedrooms each with their own en suite bathroom and king sized bed. The kitchen was well stocked with all the necessities we needed. The wrap around porch off the main level afforded us with beautiful views of the Smoky Mountains at all times of the day. We really enjoyed eating breakfast on the porch each morning while listening to the numberous birds and spotting a bear or two wandering the grounds. The lodge was conveniently located just 15-20 minutes from the GSMNP entrance. We spent everyday exploring and hiking the park. We spent one afternoon and evening in downtown Gatlinburg. We were there for their annual Chili Cookoff and the start of Winterfest, when they turn on the holiday lights for the season. They are lots of cute shops and plenty of restaurants in downtown Gatlinburg. Our hosts couldn't have been nicer. We will definitely stay at their beautiful lodge again if we ever travel back to Gatlinburg.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

LeAnne Y.

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

Beautiful Log Cabin

We really enjoyed our week with this house. Lynn and Don were excellent to work with, and responded promptly to our questions. The house was very clean and well-appointed with all items that we needed for the week. We really enjoyed the wrap-around covered porch, as we spent a lot of time reading on the very nice rocking chairs. The views from the deck were beautiful. The spa whirlpool was more of a soaking tub, as the jets were not very strong. But, we enjoyed it just fine. We weren't able to get to the Community Pool during our stay, but it looked really nice and never seemed to be terribly busy. The beds and bathrooms were very nice, and were exactly the space and size we needed. We enjoyed the pool table and Texas Shuffleboard in the basement. The appliances were very clean and updated. It's a good proximity to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Note there is a steep driveway to house -- low car with bikes will drag. We felt like we were close enough to both locations, but really preferred the privacy of renting a log cabin away from the crowds. Our favorite activities for the week: hiking (Rainbow Falls, Charlie's Bunion, Mt LeConte, Chimney Tops), Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail (go at 6am to beat the traffic and you will see bears), and breakfast at Crockett's Breakfast Camp (be there when they open and get the Blueberry Flapjacks) and mini golf at Ripley's Davy Crockett Mini-Golf (ample parking and great course). Thank you so much for sharing your home with us for the week - we loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raphael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views! We loved the well supplied kitchen - the best equipped we have encountered in almost 15 years of staying in Black Bear Falls properties. We would have liked to have access to a couple of microwave safe plates as this made using leftovers challenging. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was wonderful was just as described. The location looked like a postcard.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved stay. Close to town, good views, very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin in a great location. Cabin was clean and had everything we needed for our stay. Great views of the mountains, and saw some bears from a distance. Lynn was wonderful at checking on us after arriving to make sure if we needed anything.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwyn S.

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

Beautiful Views

Great location, minutes to downtown Gatlinburg and entrance to the Smokies! Amazing views! Even when it rained, you could still enjoy the deck, the back deck was fully covered. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin and even better view!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn G.

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

Perfect

The view was beautiful! The location was perfect. It was very easy to get to downtown Gatlinburg. The grocery store was close and so was Mad Dog’s Creamery and Donuts. Pigeon Forge was also easy to get to. The accommodations were just what we needed for our family. The pool was a big hit with the grandchildren.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Lynn Farr

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My husband, Donald, and I are from Peachtree City, GA and have 2 kids and 3 grandchildren. High Mountain Lodge has been a labor of love for us. We have been in the vacation home rental business for over 20 years and have endeavored to make each of our properties 'Simply the Best'. We own an oceanfront vacation rental property and decided to try something completely different which led us to the mountains. Our reviews are full of the most wonderful comments from the families who have stayed with us. Let High Mountain Lodge be your next adventure in the Smokies!

Why they chose this property

After a two year search of the Gatlinburg area we kept coming back to Black Bear Falls, which is widely considered to be the premier log home community in Gatlinburg. Our search took us up many winding, sometimes scary roads and to some cabins that appeared to be barely hanging onto the side of a mountain. It was a great adventure! We wanted a beautiful cabin with breathtaking views, good roads (not too much adventure), nice club house with a heated pool, and all in a well maintained community. Black Bear Falls Log Home Community and the cabin we discovered there met and exceeded all of our expectations. High Mountain Lodge is convenient to all of the fun and excitement that Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge have to offer and yet lends itself to peace and quiet after a day of fun. We're close to the national park, hiking trails and many other outdoor activities.

What makes this property unique

If you love great views both day and night High Mountain Lodge is the cabin for you. The huge covered decks provide the perfect place to enjoy the spectacular views, read a good book, or spend quality time with friends and family. Just picture yourself soaking in the hot tub under the stars - ah romance! The 6 flat screen TVs, pool table, surround sound system, and Texas Shuffleboard will keep everyone entertained. If you're in the mood for a good mystery just pick one from the extensive mystery collection. If you don't have time to finish it just return it when you visit us next time. For those of you who love to cook, the gourmet kitchen, complete with stainless steel appliances and granite, awaits you. The cocktail patio is the perfect place to grill out and watch the sun set. On those chilly winter nights just snuggle up in front of the stacked stone gas fireplace, all the warmth without the mess of wood and soot.

Languages:

English

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