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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.

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Ridge View Lodge Smoky Mountains Log Cabin

Started: Nov 8, 2016. Completion: Fall of 2018.

Check back soon - we will be adding new progress photos and VIDEO!

Ridge View Lodge - Footers

Nov 2016. Footers are being poured for the future 3-level mountain home
Ridge View Lodge - Ground clearing

Nov 8, 2016. Located atop the hill the property offers the view of surrounding ridge
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.
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.
Ridge View Lodge - main floor

Main floor joists added
Ridge View Lodge - framing

Lower level rooms being framed
Ridge View Lodge

Main floor being framed. Master on the left
Future "Ridge View Lodge"

Looking toward future dining/family room with prow window
Ridge View Lodge

2nd floor being framed; getting ready to hoist the ridge beam
Ridge View Lodge - installing main timber frame ridge beam 02.04.17

02.04.17 Main ridge beam craned to the top
Ridge View Lodge - roof being installed 02.17.17

Installing main roof
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
Ridge View Lodge - side 04.01.17

Side elevation. Windows being trimmed.
Ridge View Lodge - side 04.01.17

Timber frame scissor truss
View from the front deck

05.20.17
Ridge View Lodge - June 2017

Staining the logs
Ridge View Lodge - Aug 2017

Stain finished, exterior done
Snow day at Ridge View Lodge

Exterior is completed
Winter day - front deck

Dec 2017
Blue Mountain Lodge seen from front deck

Sister property to Ridge View Lodge
Side porch

Dec 2017
Interior beams and trim stained

To accent the beautiful wood interior
Wall of windows in the great room

Stained trim accents
Loft - beams and railings

future game room overlooking the view
Front deck

Overlooking the ridge

The yet to be built new cabin will feature:

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!!!

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

Construction - time lapse (West cam)

DRONE VIDEO - FLy OVER

ABOUT RIDGE VIEW LODGE

Ridge View Lodge will be 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

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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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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