Smoky Mountains Vacation Cabins​​

Vacation rental cabins by owner near Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and the Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee. 

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Ridge View Lodge​​​​​ ​- under construction​​​

5 bed / 3.5 bath custom mountain cabin in the Smoky Mountains between Gatlinburg 
and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Started: Nov 8, 2016. Completion: Labor Day 2018.

  1. Nov 2016. Footers are being poured for the future 3-level mountain home
    Ridge View Lodge - Footers
    Nov 2016. Footers are being poured for the future 3-level mountain home
  2. Nov 8, 2016. Located atop the hill the property offers the view of surrounding ridge
    Ridge View Lodge - Ground clearing
    Nov 8, 2016. Located atop the hill the property offers the view of surrounding ridge
  3. View of Mt. Leconte from the future main floor. "Blue Mountain Lodge" is visible across the street.
    Ridge View Lodge - construction of the main floor.
    View of Mt. Leconte from the future main floor. "Blue Mountain Lodge" is visible across the street.
  4. Lower level being framed. Two doors leading to the outside and two large windows to take advantage of the light
    Ridge View Lodge - lower level
    Lower level being framed. Two doors leading to the outside and two large windows to take advantage of the light.
  5. Main floor joists added
    Ridge View Lodge - main floor
    Main floor joists added
  6. Lower level rooms being framed
    Ridge View Lodge - framing
    Lower level rooms being framed
  7. Main floor being framed. Master on the left
    Ridge View Lodge
    Main floor being framed. Master on the left
  8. Looking toward future dining/family room with prow window
    Future "Ridge View Lodge"
    Looking toward future dining/family room with prow window
  9. Ridge View Lodge 2nd floor being framed; getting ready to hoist the ridge beam
    Ridge View Lodge
    2nd floor being framed; getting ready to hoist the ridge beam
  10. 02.04.17 Main ridge beam craned to the top
    Ridge View Lodge - installing main timber frame ridge beam 02.04.17
    02.04.17 Main ridge beam craned to the top
  11. Installing main roof
    Ridge View Lodge - roof being installed 02.17.17
    Installing main roof
  12. Mt. LeConte providing the backdrop
    Ridge view lodge - View of Mt LeConte 02.02.17
    Busy construction site seen from the street; Blue Mountain Lodge in the background, and imposing Mt. LeConte providing the backdrop
  13. Side elevation. Windows being trimmed.
    Ridge View Lodge - side 04.01.17
    Side elevation. Windows being trimmed.
  14. Ridge View Lodge timber frame construction
    Ridge View Lodge - side 04.01.17
    Timber frame scissor truss
  15. View from the front deck
    View from the front deck
    05.20.17
  16. Ridge View Lodge Cabin staining the walls
    Ridge View Lodge - June 2017
    Staining the logs
  17. Ridge View Lodge cabin exterior finished cabin in the Smokies
    Ridge View Lodge - Aug 2017
    Stain finished, exterior done
  18. Ridge View Lodge 5 bedroom pigeon forge cabin for rent
    Snow day at Ridge View Lodge
    Exterior is completed
  19. Winter day Ridge view lodge 5 bedroom smoky mountains cabin
    Winter day - front deck
    Dec 2017
  20. Ridge view Lodge Gatlinburg 5 bedroom cabin with the view
    Blue Mountain Lodge seen from front deck
    Sister property to Ridge View Lodge
  21. Ridge view lodge new 5 bedroom gatlinburg cabin by owner
    Side porch
    Dec 2017
  22. Ridge View Lodge cabin New Gatlinburg cabin - stained interior
    Interior beams and trim stained
    To accent the beautiful wood interior
  23. Ridge View Lodge Blue Mountain Cabins brand new 5 bd cabin inerior
    Wall of windows in the great room
    Stained trim accents
  24. Ridge view lodge game room 5 bd gatlinburg cabin
    Loft - beams and railings
    future game room overlooking the view
  25. Ridge view lodge mountain view cabin galinburg
    Front deck
    Overlooking the ridge

The new cabin will feature:​​

  • ​​​​Views of Mt LeConte and surrounding mountain ridge
  • Sleeps 12
  • Private location (not a PUD)
  • Located Between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge
  • Family friendly - no steep drop-offs
  • Parking for 4+ vehicles
  • Accessible by all paved roads
  • Yard
  • Open front deck
  • Covered side porches
  • Grill​
  • Hot tub
  • Picnic tables
  • Rocking chairs​
  • ​​Timber frame roof with exposed beams
  • ​WIFI via satellite​
  • Pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Multi-game classic 80s arcade
  • Whirlpool tub
  • TVs in every room with DISH120
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Kitchenette in lower level
  • 2 King beds
  • 2 Queen beds
  • 2 Twin bunk beds
  • Sleeper sofa
  • 2 Gas log fireplaces
  • Firepit with benches
  • ​And much more!!!​​

Construction - time lapse (West cam)

Ridge View Lodge is a "sister property" to Blue Mountain Lodge, located higher up the same street as Blue Mountain Lodge. It is a totally custom designed hybrid log and heavy timber mountain home - no other one is like it! The name reflects the fact that you can enjoy the views of surrounding mountian ridges and Mt. LeConte on a clear day. 

It took us about 3 years of drawing plans, trying out ideas, and verifying every little detail before we took the plans to the architects to be finalized.

Our must-have features:

  • Heavy timber frame scissor trusses supporting the roof
  • Front "prow" wall of windows on all 3 levels to maximize the view of surrounding ridge and Mt. Leconte
  • A lower level walk out to the yard
  • Main level design geared toward increased accessibility (36" wide inetrior doors, grab bars in the master bathroom, easy low threshold access to decks) for the guests who prefer fewer stairs; future handicap access ramp
  • Master bathroom with heated floors, separate 60" shower and a whirlpool tub
  • Open concept family and dining room with a gas log fireplace
  • Dining room with custom farm-style table to seat 12
  • Upper level will feature secondary master king bedroom with acess to the bathroom plus a queen bedroom, open loft area with a pool table overlooking  the family room and a picture window with a view of mountain ridge
  • Lower level with 2nd fireplace, kitchenette, games, TV viewing area plus a queen bedroom, a bunk bedroom and a full bath - so that youngsters can entertain themselves while adults enjoy quiter time upstairs
  • Full house Fire-protection sprinkler system
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We have not forgotten to build GREEN:

  • ​Closed-cell spray foam insulation for superior energy efficiency
  • Ultra LowE-366 energy efficient windows
  • Energy Star rated recyclable metal roofing with R-50 insulation
  • Heated floors in baths to save on HVAC use
  • Energy Star appliances
  • Zoned high efficiency Energy Star HVAC system

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ABOUT RIDGE VIEW LODGE

Ridge View Lodge Main Page

Meet the owners

I came to the Smoky mountians with a friend in 2009 for the first time during winter snowfall. It was so pretty! Living in Florida, we missed having seasons. Todd and I (Victoria) came together several more times, and we knew - Smoky Mountains was the place! We bought our cabin in 2010. For now, we are living and working in Tampa FL,  and looking forward to making Sevier county our permanent home one day. 
Photo taken day after Christmas 2010 when Blue Mountain Lodge was almost complete.

We love DIY projects, and we have restored or made many furniture and decor pieces you will see in our cabin. 

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