Grand Vista Retreat – A Luxury Smoky Mountain Escape
Welcome to Grand Vista Retreat, your new favorite place in the Smokies. Completed in 2025 and perched high on a serene mountainside just minutes from Pigeon Forge, this custom-built luxury cabin delivers a five-star experience with panoramic views, top-tier amenities, and over-the-top group entertainment. Whether you’re celebrating with friends, reuniting with family, or planning a memory-making vacation, this home is designed to impress—from sunrise coffee to star-filled nights.
Endless Views, Elevated Design
The showstopper? A sweeping, 50+ mile vista from an extra-large, end-to-end upper deck that showcases Clingmans Dome, Mount LeConte, Mount Guyot, Mount Chapman, and Old Black—all framed by high-end outdoor furniture built for comfort and all body types. Every inch of this home was thoughtfully designed for rest, relaxation, and fun—without compromising style or scale.
Inside, You'll Find:
- 3,500 sq. ft. of interior space + 1,400 sq. ft. of decks
- 5 bedrooms, including 4 king rooms (3 with ensuite baths, 55" TVs, and private deck access)
- A spacious bunk room with two double-over-double bunk beds and its own ensuite bath
- The primary bedroom's ensuite features a soaking tub. All other bathrooms include showers with modern, spa-like finishes
- Tinted windows and blinds throughout for privacy and comfort SONOS sound system on every floor
The great room sets the tone with a barrel-vaulted ceiling, floor-to-ceiling glass, and a SONOS-ready soundscape. The fully equipped chef’s kitchen includes premium appliances, a custom dining table, and a pass-through mini garage door window for seamless service to the upper deck—perfect for group meals, grill nights, or morning mimosas.
Unmatched Entertainment & Relaxation The lower level is your personal entertainment hub, featuring a full arcade with pro-grade games like Tokyo Drift driving simulators, Big Buck Hunter, Golden Tee, Silver Strike Bowling, a 3-in-1 Ring Toss & Putt-Putt, electronic darts, and more. The adjacent lounge is ideal for game day or movie nights, with a wet bar, full-size fridge, and cozy seating.
Just steps away, the oversized indoor saltwater pool features a fiberglass shell and an adult seating area inside the water—perfect for unwinding while soaking up those sweeping views. Outside, your private deck features a larger, upgraded hot tub—just the place to catch a sunset or Dollywood fireworks show.
Outdoor Amenities That Deliver
- This home turns outdoor living into an art form. In addition to the expansive deck, enjoy:
- A wood-burning fireplace on the lower level
- A gas fire pit surrounded by plush seating
- A full outdoor kitchen with griddle and gas grill, all powered by a commercial-grade underground gas line
- Multiple lounge and dining zones, perfect for morning yoga, happy hour, or late-night storytelling
The Perfect Base for Smoky Mountain Adventures
With parking for five vehicles, an EV charging station, and a prime location near Dollywood, The Island in Pigeon Forge, Anakeesta, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Grand Vista Retreat makes it easy to blend outdoor adventure with luxury comfort.
Why You’ll Never Want to Leave
Maybe it’s the sunrise views from the deck. Maybe it’s the fact that every piece of furniture was handpicked for comfort. Or maybe it’s the arcade, the SONOS soundscape, the pool, the fire pits… You’ll find it hard to say goodbye—and easy to start planning your next trip back.
This is more than a vacation home. It’s the Grand Vista Retreat.
AvantStay provides an upscale experience with services that elevate your stay and save time so you can enjoy every moment. Guests have access to a 24/7 support team and a tech-enabled concierge to book services, such as fridge stocking, mid-stay cleanings, and private chefs. For anything you need (or never knew you needed), we're at your service!
If you love spending time in nature, staying active, and celebrating wildlife, a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains is a must. Located along the Tennessee/North Carolina border and home to the country's most visited national park, the Smokies provide over 800 miles of hiking trails, rivers, and a good chance at a black bear sighting. The ancient mountains invite you to connect with one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world and walk among century-old trees. Talk about a step back in time!
Local Attractions: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, The Island in Pigeon Forge, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, Dollywood, Cades Cove, The Comedy Barn Theater, Legacy Mountain Ziplines, Rocky Top Wine Trail, Sugarlands Distilling Company, The Local Goat.
Home Truths:
- Unfortunately, pets are not allowed in this home. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval, there is a fine of $500 per pet.
- The community is currently undergoing active construction. While we aim to provide a peaceful stay, you may experience occasional noise or activity during daytime hours.
- Bears are very active in the area. Always keep car doors locked and never leave food in your vehicle or on the lower deck. Stay alert and aware of your surroundings at all times.
- Please note our occupancy includes an additional two beyond bed count. Trifold floor mattresses and additional linens can be provided upon request.
Parking Details:
- Convenient parking at the front of the cabin makes unloading easy.
- Ample parking is available for up to 5 cars.
- Enjoy access to an Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station.
Accidental Damage Protection: A non-refundable accidental damage protection plan has been included in the price of your reservation. Under this plan, you will not be held responsible to pay for accidental damage or loss to the rental property resulting from you or others in your party up to $2000. This plan does not cover intentional acts of a guest, gross negligence, or willful and wanton conduct, and/or damages caused by pets. This plan is not available for reservations 28 days or longer or reservations that require a security deposit.
This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs.
As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation.
Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees.
There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions.
As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards.
IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 28 days require a security deposit.
We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.
