Song Bird Lodge in Gated Smoky Mountain Retreat Community
Come join us at the top of the mountain where songbirds sing, and the mesmerizing long-range views go forever…. Welcome to Song Bird Lodge (formerly known as Positive View). Nestled at 3,880ft …. the home is back in the rental program by popular demand! The new owner is ecstatic to share this slice of heaven with a new gorgeous and simplified look… come see for yourself! The home has been beautifully updated and is ready for your luxury vacation experience. Complete with a welcome gift and exemplary service - we can’t wait to welcome you!
Song Bird Lodge is a Honka luxury Finnish log home with amazing floor to ceiling windows - these allow you to see the stunning mountain views and Maggie Valley. Come enjoy all four magnificent seasons, in your home away from home, perfect for large families or multi family vacations. You can feel free to leave all of your worries behind and enjoy the peace and relaxation of the mountains and pure air! Our guests will enjoy 3 outdoor spaces – including one covered porch and two decks that are perfect for your morning coffee, evening glass of wine or bird and wildlife watching. Don’t miss the new visitors center in the recreation room complete with brochures, maps, local activities and restaurant suggestions! Enjoy a smooth approach into Song Bird Lodge with 2 driveways – one circular drive in the front and a separate driveway to the garage, both level and paved.
Main Level: Great Room w/ floor to ceiling stone fireplace. 54” Smart TV with Dish Network and strong SkyRunner internet. Dining Room and eating area with seating for 10. A chef’s dream kitchen well-appointed with every imaginable appliance, utensil, cookware, etc. A large Master King suite with day bed and trundle (all Kings include luxurious 680 thread count cotton sheets), 42” TV, walk in closet, en-suite master bath with soaking tub, double vanities and stand-up shower. A second King guest bedroom. Additional bathroom with standup shower. Laundry room with washer, dryer and utility sink. 2 Large porches – one covered with relaxing seating and one with dining table, additional seating and gas grill.
Lower Level: Large living/recreation room complete with games galore – pool table, air hockey, poker/game table, 48” TV, board games, puzzles and cards. A Master King suite with day bed and trundle and an en-suite bathroom including double vanities, soaking tub, stand-up shower and walk-in closet. A third outdoor deck with seating. Driveway and garage access.
**Garage is currently not available to guests & owner does leave a car there**
As you enter this beautiful 1,000-acre gated community, you will be greeted by cascading streams, a picnic area and large playground, all accessible to our guests.
The Smoky Mountain Retreat at Eagle’s Nest subdivision does not permit motorcycles or trailers on the mountain.
Holidays: 1 week minimum. Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years: Weekly $3,500
11% tax will be applied to rent. The Damage Protection of $50 is a required item that will be added to the reservation. Deposit Required for Reservations. $50 Damage Protection Plan. $65 Reservation Fee (plus tax). $225 Cleaning fee. Optional 6.5% Trip Insurance will be applied to rent.
House Rules: -NO PETS ARE ALLOWED! If pets are seen on the property, there will be an additional sanitizing cleaning fee of $500. -No smoking inside the house. Please, no strong scents. Fragrance free detergents are supplied.
Note: There are exterior security cameras on front door and back deck; for security purposes only. Indoor/Outdoor Firewood Notice: We can have firewood delivered to the property per request, we offer 1/4 cord for $100 or 1/2 cord for $180. Order ahead of time before your arrival.
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
About the area
Waynesville
Located in Waynesville, this holiday home is near theme parks and in the mountains. Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Fantasy Golf & Game Room are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Queen's Farm Stables and Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. Consider Folkmoot Friendship Center for a night out or Waynesville Recreation Center if you're travelling with kids. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
Getting around
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 48 min drive
Restaurants
Chick-fil-A - 13 min drive
McDonald's - 12 min drive
Maggie's Galley - 10 min drive
Starbucks Waynesville - 13 min drive
Frog Level Brewing Co. - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Song Bird Lodge in Gated Smoky Mountain Retreat Community pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Song Bird Lodge in Gated Smoky Mountain Retreat Community?
As of 3 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Song Bird Lodge in Gated Smoky Mountain Retreat Community on 4 Apr, 2026 start from S$514, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Song Bird Lodge in Gated Smoky Mountain Retreat Community?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Song Bird Lodge in Gated Smoky Mountain Retreat Community?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Song Bird Lodge in Gated Smoky Mountain Retreat Community?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Song Bird Lodge in Gated Smoky Mountain Retreat Community located?
Located in the mountains, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Queen's Farm Stables, Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, and Fantasy Golf & Game Room. Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Wheels Through Time Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great cabin with LOT'S of awesome decor to admire along with TONS of things to do!
steve b.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun, 2023
Steve, we appreciate your feedback and are glad you enjoyed your stay. We thank you for staying with us at Smoky Mountain Retreat and we look forward to having you as our guest again.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Allen L.
6 Jul, 2025
Another Awesome Stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This is our third stay at Songbird Lodge & it just keeps getting better. The house is beautiful, clean, comfortable & well-equipped with everything we needed. The location is easily accessible. The views are magnificent. The decks are roomy & lovely. It all made for a perfect family vacation!
Allen L.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Allen L.
16 Jul, 2024
Lovely House & Gorgeous Views
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
It was a delight to spend our two-week summer vacation in this lovely & spacious house. We especially loved all the comfy outdoor spaces, giving everyone room to spread out, enjoy the amazing views, take in the sun, relax in the shade, and relish our time together. We also had fun the downstairs game rooom, where our grandson beat everyone at air hockey! The house was very clean & well-stocked with everything we needed. The access was easy & it was just minutes to Waynesville, restaurants, the BRP, hiking, and all our favorite things to do. This was our second stay at Bird Song Lodge & we look forward to returning soon!
Allen L.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
david W.
16 Nov, 2023
Colors of Fall
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a great stay. The view and the fall colors were spectacular. Not being able to use the garage was an issue and we also found that the lighting in the bedrooms was not adequate for us.
david W.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Lindsay T.
23 Nov, 2019
Lovely Cabin
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This is the 2nd Thanksgiving we have stayed for a week at this cabin. The cabin itself is beautiful and well decorated. Last year it was pretty clean but this year we definitely had issues of overall cleanliness- there was mold in all the showers, frequent foul odor smells, and we dealt with numerous pests (spiders, wasps, roach/beetles, ladybugs galore). There were cobwebs all around the rooms. The cleaning and pest control really need to be stepped back up- we didnt encounter any of this last year. However, the home is beautiful and well stocked with everything we needed- the fireplace is fantastic and the neighbor with the playground was perfect for our family! We would definitely consider staying again if the above issues were resolved
Lindsay T.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lynne J.
19 Oct, 2019
Very positive view
Rating Details:
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We were very happy with the house, the kitchen supplies, the cleanliness. May rent it again next year.
Lynne J.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
2 Aug, 2019
Positive View
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Awesome rental, would have preferred a less cluttered decor.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
William A. A.
30 May, 2019
What an amazing beautiful view.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I highly recommend this beautiful breath taking view. Going up the mountain was a beautiful experience, the elevation was amazing. Just let me say, picture does not do any justice, this is a beautiful place and I really highly recommend it to everyone. My family and will definitely come back again.. Thank you!
William A. A.
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
20 May, 2019
Once lovely cabin now full of creepy taxidermy and dusty decor
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We have always enjoyed this cabin. Now, it is full of cheesy, dusty decorations and taxidermied animals. It wreaked of mothballs when we arrived. There was a rotting jackelope head in the garage that someone had placed in a bucket of mothballs. The Christmas decorations were still up. The deck and furniture were covered in pollen. There was a large grease spill in the oven. The grill knobs caught on fire when we used the grill! There are two windows that will not close. The bath mats were dirty. Overall, it just felt like no one cared this time.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun, 2023
Jeff, we appreciate your feedback and apologize for the inconvenience. These things will be addressed, unfortunately, the property will be out of the rental program after October and things have been moved in per owners decoration they want. We are glad no one was hurt during the gas grill incident, our maintenance team did go out and bought a new one to replace for your use. Overall we hope you enjoyed the community and your vacation.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jan P.
20 Dec, 2018
Positive Veiw was positively amazing
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
the cabin was beautifully decorated for Christmas! We were there for our daughters wedding at Chestnut Ridge in Canton NC. It snowed the day before but smoky mountain retreat made every effort to ensure that we could get up and down the mountain to our destination. Wonderful experience with both rental company and house.
Jan P.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun, 2023
Jan, we appreciate your feedback and we are glad to hear you had a great stay and that we hope your daughters wedding went great as well. Thank you for staying with us at Smoky Mountain Retreat and we look forward to having you as our guest again.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Greta T.
2 Nov, 2018
Beautiful home and location
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The view from the home was amazing! The interior was beautifully decorated. There was easy access into the house for the elderly and handicapped. We all (from ages 6 to 91) appreciated all the amenities and had fun playing all the games. Hope to return to this property next year.
Greta T.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Janice R.
15 Oct, 2018
Positive View
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Beautiful house and beautiful views. Also great location to Waynesville. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Janice R.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Frank and Paula E.
21 Jun, 2018
Perfect Weekend at Positive View
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We met four of our family members in Maggie Valley for Fathers Day weekend. The house is warm and inviting with very comfortable beds. The kitchen was stocked with everything you need. We spent all day Sunday playing downstairs in the game room. Part of our family went whitewater rafting and the others toured the Biltmore. However we spent most of weekend on deck enjoying that stunning mountain view. Sunsets were breathtaking also looked at the night sky with the telescope and stayed up late talking. Made memories last a lifetime.
Frank and Paula E.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun, 2023
Sounds like you had a wonderful vacation. We are so pleased that we could be a part of that.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Deb B.
16 Nov, 2017
Truly Beautiful!!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Three sisters and their hubbies spent a long weekend at Positive View! This is positively the nicest place we have ever stayed (and we do this trip one or two times per year)! The view was stunning, the cabin so very comfortable and inviting! We will definitely be back!
Deb B.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Bruce R.
30 Oct, 2017
Fall leaves
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Coming Back 12/26/17. That good
Bruce R.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Beth A.
1 Sept, 2017
Positive View Property
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This is a spectacular home! With a view that is absolutely stunning. The home is decorated beautifully with a cozy canin feel. All king beds a plus with comfortable mattresses. We wished they had televisions in the bedrooms. I feel the property may rent better with them. The game/tv room downstairs was full of fun activity items...pool table, darts, air hockey, basketball game set. The cabin was spotless, everthing in working order. The house will not ever disappoint! Do yourself a favor and stay here. 30 minutes to Cherokee and 30 minutes to Asheville and 10 minutes from cute historic Waynesville.
Beth A.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
31 Jul, 2017
Spacious and accommodating home with fabulous view
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
It was a very lovely home. Big bedrooms and spacious decks for sitting out and enjoying the view. Lots of entertainment options for nights at home. Wonderful to be able to turn off the a/c and enjoy the fresh air all week. Rental Office staff very responsive to a couple of minor issues that were quickly resolved.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
6 Jul, 2017
Positive View
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the cabin. It was super clean and had tons of games to play for our family when we were just hanging around the cabin during a lazy day. Air Hockey, Foosball, Billiards, Darts a card table and a really fun competitive basketball game. Normal, minor maintenance issues were handled timely when they came up.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
24 Jun, 2017
Great place to stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house was wonderful. The views were great. There is a lot to do in the area. A perfect place for a family vacation.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Bruce R.
27 Dec, 2016
Family in the Mountains
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Excellent home well equipped kitchen
Bruce R.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
9 Jul, 2016
A great place in the Smokies
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Smoky Mountain Retreat is a beautiful Smoky Mountain vacation spot to enjoy a summer get-away.
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