Vista Lodge by Live For Today Vacations

Escape to the Smoky Mountains for an amazing Spring/Summer Retreat! You won't regret booking this cabin with amazing views!
*Newly renovated, this clean and comfortable cabin offers gorgeous views of the Smoky Mountains.
*Gaze out onto the breathtaking scenery while you relax in the hot tub.
*Enjoy a movie night in the theater, or have fun in the game room featuring a TV, pool table, air hockey, and arcade game.
*Vista Lodge is only 13 miles to the Parkway in Pigeon Forge and 22 miles to Cades Cove—making it the perfect location for a mountain retreat!

You will be amazed at all this property has to offer! There are 2 king bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms (w/jacuzzi tubs) on the main floor adjacent to the open-concept kitchen, dining room and living room. Enjoy the private hot tub right on the main level deck overlooking the beautiful Smoky Mountains! On the upper level there are 2 additional king bedrooms adjacent to the game room. In the game room, there is also a queen sofa bed for additional sleeping. The bunk room is located on the lower level and has 3 twin over twin bunk beds. Perfect for all the kids to stay in 1 room!
The game room has everything any kid (or adult) could want! Play a game of pool or air hockey while watching the game or movie on the smart TV or test your skills on the multicade!
The theater room is also located on the lower level. Relax after a long day at the National Park with a movie on the 85in smart TV, surround sound and brand new couches arranged in raised theater style seating! Pop some popcorn in microwave conveniently located right in the theater room! Free WiFi and Cable! Netflix, Hulu, etc are available (BYO passwords) on the smart TV's. Each king bedroom also has a smart TV in the room.
Enjoy the Resort amenities - outdoor pool (seasonal), weight room, sauna, wedding chapel, etc.

This cabin is located in the beautiful Preserve Resort with magnificent views! This area is known for being the "quiet side of the mountain" in the heart of Wears Valley. Perched on a ridgetop surrounding Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Sevierville and Townsend, makes this cabin the perfect place to be, centrally located to all the amazing activities the area has to offer! Located only 10 minutes from the Great Smoky Mountain National Park and located closest to Cades Cove than any other resort in the area! So, prepare to relax and unwind, from the everyday hustle and bustle, as you enjoy the spectacular view of the Smoky Mountains right from the comfort of your beautiful, luxurious cabin called Vista Lodge!

All roads in the Preserve are paved and well-maintained but steep in some places. There is ample parking in front of the cabin, enough room for 5 cars! Please park only in front of Vista Lodge cabin. There is no off-site parking available. Please do not park at any other cabin parking areas.

Vista Lodge is located in the mountains for a quiet, tranquil stay but, is also within 30 min to an hour to all area attractions including, but not limited to, countless outdoor activities in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, the Parkway in Pigeon Forge, Dollywood and Splash Country, Cades Cove, and Gatlinburg! It is also located minutes from Townsend which has cute little cafe's, restaurants, gift shops, antiques shops and much more! There is something for everyone here! You won't be disappointed, and you will want to come back to stay at Vista Lodge year after year!
Welcome to Vista Lodge! To ensure your stay is 5-star quality (and for those after you) we ask that our cabin and its contents be respected throughout your visit. Accidents happen, and if they do, please notify us immediately. In the unlikely event that you experience any issues during your stay, we will do everything we can to address them accordingly, as soon as possible, but please remember that you are renting a house so there are no on-site maintenance personnel.

To provide a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone there are a few house rules that must be adhered to (by confirming your booking you agree to abide by these rules).

#1 - Check-in is after 4pm.
We cannot accommodate for any early check-in's to allow our cleaners ample time to provide you with a thoroughly cleaned and sanitized cabin.

#2 - Check-out is 10am.
Our cleaners need time to get the cabin cleaned and ready before the next guests arrive. Please be respectful of our cleaners and vacate the property on time. Any late departures will incur a $100/hr charge.

#3 - All renters must be 25+. You may not book for someone else. ID verification required.

#4 - There is a 16 person maximum. If you arrive to the cabin with more than the number you accounted for on the reservation, you will be charged $100 for each person over that number.

#5 - Absolutely no pets allowed. No exceptions. If you sneak a pet in of any kind you will be charged $200 and be asked to leave immediately.

#6 - Absolutely NO Smoking, Vaping, or Drugs of any kind. If you absolutely must smoke please do so outside the cabin and use the ash bucket, or ash receptacle on main deck, provided to keep the property and environment clean. If evidence of smoking is found in the cabin, you will be charged $250.

#7 - There is a camera on the property for your protection. If you touch or tamper with any security devices you will be asked to leave immediately.

#8 - Hot tub - You are responsible for the safety of yourselves and your children. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. Children under 16 are not permitted at any time unsupervised by an adult. NO alcohol is permitted in or around the hot tub. DO NOT add any foreign substances (soaps, cleaners, fragrances, etc) to the water. Please shower before entering the hot tub to minimize soaps, oils and detergents that can change the chemical balance of the water. Also shower after exiting the hot tub. Our cleaners drain, sanitize, refill and replenish all chemicals prior to check-in so the water may not be warm until that night. Do not STAND or SIT on the hot tub cover. It is meant to keep the water warm, it can't support any additional weight. When hot tub is not in use, please keep the cover on and the safety rope secured. Keep the temperature between 100-103 degrees at all times. You will be held responsible for any additional cleanings or damage costs due to not adhering to these rules.

#9 - Absolutely no fires of any kind on the premises (including candles). Unauthorized fires will be charged $100 plus any additional damages. Please use the charcoal grill provided for barbequing (must bring your own charcoal). Grill must be cleaned before leaving the property.

#10 - There will be no refunds/exchanges for illnesses, weather, power outages, natural disasters or any other situation beyond our control.

#11 - Please do not rearrange any furniture in any room or balcony. There is a locked owners closet in the lower level of the cabin. Please DO NOT tamper with or try to unlock this door at any time. If damage or tampering has been found, legal action will be taken.

#12 - Absolutely no parties, events, loud music at any time. The cabin is in a closely populated neighborhood. Please be respectful of others around you and keep noise to a minimum after 10pm.

#13 - Trash - There are two bear proof trash cages with 2 barrels inside, located in the driveway, for your use. Please do not throw trash over any deck or balcony as, aside from destroying the property, will attract wild animals that can be dangerous. Please use the trash cans in the house and, when full, put the bag in the 2 barrels provided in the bear proof bin and lock the cage. The code for the lock is 2732 (the address of the cabin). DO NOT put trash bags on top or outside of the cage, or any exterior areas of the cabin.

#14 - Bugs and Critters and Bears, OH MY!
This is a cabin in the mountains and there are bugs, critters and bears everywhere. Expect to see and hear them. We have a pest control service that sprays monthly, but you may still see some unwanted guests from time to time. Keeping the doors closed and screens on windows or windows closed will help keep those critters and bugs out of the cabin but sometimes they still sneak in uninvited. DO NOT feed or approach any animals, especially bears, they are dangerous! There is a bear family that resides in and around the resort area. It is very important to keep your car doors locked and windows up at all times, the bears are smart enough to open car doors! See rule #13 to help keep the bears away!

#15 - Mountain roads can be tricky to maneuver at times, especially in the winter months. Snow and ice are not too common in Tennessee; however, storms do happen from time to time, and it is important to be prepared to stay put for a bit during a storm for your safety until the roads clear up. If a storm is imminent, please make sure that you have at least 24 hours of food and water available to you. Power outages can occur and, because the cabin is a bit off the main road, it can sometimes take the utility company a little longer to restore power to the area. It is also highly recommended that you have a 4-wheel drive vehicle, if at all possible, during those times.

#16 - The Preserve Resort community is on a shared well system and, therefore, from time to time, there may be water restrictions for the cabin. If, during your stay, that situation arises, you will be notified, and it is expected to adhere to the water restriction rules. I appreciate your cooperation with this.