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Escape to the Smokies & Sleep Above the Clouds

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Living area
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View of the Great Smoky Mountains from the parking lot
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Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4560 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

Escape to the Smokies & Sleep Above the Clouds

WHY STAY IN A HOTEL? COME MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME ABOVE THE CLOUDS!

Our adorable vacation home is located in the High Chalet Condo Community in Gatlinburg - the highest elevation in the Smokies area - and offers breathtaking views of the Smoky Mountains including Mt LeConte.

Sleep above the clouds and be surrounded by the spectacular Great Smoky Mountains. Only 3 minutes to Ober Gatlinburg (Amusement Park and Ski Area) and 12 mins to downtown Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge. Our cozy 1 bedroom 1 bath hideaway sleeps up to 4 and has everything you will need for a relaxing escape. With warm and comfortable furnishings, electric fireplace, full kitchen, and a beautiful balcony - you may just want to snuggle up & never leave the condo.

Our community features 2 hot tubs, sauna and a seasonal pool which is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. We also have on-site coin laundry & community game room.

Don't be surprised at all of the wildlife you will see in our community. Bear, deer, rabbits and wild turkey sightings are the norm here. Ample parking, gorgeous views and so much more will make you happy that you chose the Cozy Bear at High Chalet for your escape!



Property manager

Gigi Grein
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German

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Amenities

Pool
Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
It is very important than you read our rental agreement in full prior to booking to avoid any issues or miscommunication.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Gatlinburg

Located in Chalet Village, a neighborhood in Gatlinburg, this condo is near theme parks and in the mountains. Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction and Titanic Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Traveling with kids? Don't miss Gatlinburg Space Needle and Anakeesta. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gatlinburg, TN

What's nearby

  • Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 10 min drive - 6.4 km
  • SkyPark - 10 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 12 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters - 13 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Crawdaddy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Smith & Son Corner Kitchen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Escape to the Smokies & Sleep Above the Clouds have a pool?

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

Is Escape to the Smokies & Sleep Above the Clouds pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Escape to the Smokies & Sleep Above the Clouds?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to the Smokies & Sleep Above the Clouds?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Escape to the Smokies & Sleep Above the Clouds located?

Located in the mountains, this Chalet Village condo building offering ski-in/ski-out access is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. SkyPark and Gatlinburg Space Needle are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
We were looking for a nice place to stay while skiing, and this location was e everything that we were looking for! A cozy place to crash, as well as nice amenities and very close to Ober. Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jeanette T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views!
We enjoyed the stay it was beautiful! Very clean and quiet. Only thing is the ride up to the condo was just a little intense , which is expected it is on top of a mountain. But overall we loved it. We had seen one bear and the snow is beautiful in the mountains. Loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Arnaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our experience was nice! The area was quite and the views amazing. Just make sure you rent a car. No Uber or Lyft will go up there. This rental is literally the top of the mountain.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
Nice cozy condo in the mountains. The road up to the condo is interesting to say the least. But it’s to be excepted. The place was very clean. Only complaint was the bed is very soft due to a foam pad on the mattress.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

RONALD P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable condo
Nice, but too brief of a visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, Serene Getaway
This condo was perfect for a quick refreshing getaway to the mountains. The condo patio faces the roadway however the property is walkable and there are magnificent views of the mountains from benches behind a couple of the buildings. Wonderful places for morning coffee. Around the property there are picnic tables and grills. The property was quiet and safe. Travel up the mountain was easy. Wiley Oakly is your best route as far as a connecting road. Upper and Lower Alpine is ok but of you're worried about mountain travel these can get tight. It was a perfect location to head to anywhwre in Gatlinburg with a snap of your fingers and got you going right up to Clingman's Dome and the trails so fast. I absolutely would return here again whenever I need another breather. The condo has laundry down the exterior hallway.. and everything you need. It was superclean and the furnishings were all super comfortable. This is a great place to getaway!Thank you so much! so c
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience
This property is exactly as described. It is at the top of the mountain and we enjoyed the winding roads to reach it. We saw six bear all in the vicinity of the condo. It is located near Pigeon Forge, the Smoky mountains park and close to North Carolina. There is so much to do in this area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Get away
Enjoyed our time in the mountains
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cool place to stay
Love it
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

sara w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation
The condo was very nice and clean the only think I didn’t like was the drive up, the drop off the side of the roads with no guard rail but that’s not on the rental company
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall a good experience.
We had a great time here. Didn't actually spend a lot of time here, just a landing place for nights. Condo is older but very well kept and clean. We didn't quite have the views out our windows as expected but wasn't a deal breaker for us. Some of the rooms here would have fantastic views. Overall a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Really enjoyed our stay. The condo and the views were great. Even got to see a bear. Looking forward to booking again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johnson

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
I love the condo and love the fact how quite it was and loved all the views and pool was amazing too . Great place to safe .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for the weekend!
Perfect location. It was very clean and perfect amount of space for me and 2 kids
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kat E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING
We randomly decided to go on a short vacation. My husband and I brought our girls ages 14 and 10. The property was perfect. The property manager, Gigi, made our time even better. Gave us helpful tips daily including ideas of what to do and cheapest options. The condo we had was a one bedroom. It had a futon in the livingroom the girls used. This futon was the nicest futon I've ever seen. They were very comfortable the whole stay. We will be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

van

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was quiet and peaceful with a great View but still within 5 minutes of downtown Gatlinburg
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Our stay was great! The unit is at tge top of a mountain with grwat views and wildlife.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry h.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
55th wedding anniversary
2nd floor was a bit much, but overall we had a wonderful vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute space and scenic drive
I loved this little place on top of the mountain. The view was nice! We actually lost power for awhile because of storms, but the town offered lots to do until it was fixed! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Charles V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great condo!
This condo is very nice and had everything we needed. It sits at the top of a mountain so they view is nice but the road is curvy and steep. The day we arrived it snowed which concerned us but the road was clear the entire time we were there. Gigi was very communicative and answered our texts quickly. We definitely would visit this property again but maybe not during a snowstorm.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vista in the Smokies
Nice, definitely a trek up the mountain.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marlena G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
We have stayed at several of Gigi’s properties. All have been wonderful! Quiet relaxing area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and clean
Condo was nice, clean and comfortable; easy to find with the Waze app. Drive up the mountain is beautiful. Property owner was informative and answered any questions we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hans M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Greatest Stay in Gatlinburg
The condo is really nice and cozy. I love the the view in the mountain, nice pool and hot tubs. The owner is really awesomely understandable, and made us feel welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Gigi Grein

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My husband Yvon and I are both originally from Quebec, Canada. His roots are Native Indian and his primary language is French and he speaks English with a very charming accent. I'm an Army Brat born in Fort Hood, Texas with European roots and speak fluent English, French and German. We moved to Florida to escape the harsh Canadian winters but are finding the extreme summer heat unbearable.

Why they chose this property

In early 2016 we took a self-planned vacation to High Chalet - this exact complex - and we fell in love with the area. We can't retire yet - but we plan to settle down in the Great Smoky Mountains soon - and this is our first step into paradise. We hope you will enjoy it as much as we do.

What makes this property unique

This hideaway in the mountains is very special - surrounded by majestic mountains and fluffy clouds - wildlife all around. You can hike right from your front door or just to the nearby picnic tables and enjoy the fresh air and nature at its best.

Languages:

English, French, German

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests