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The Experience

A swim before breakfast,
a rematch after dinner.

At Ember Crest Lodge, staying in is part of the vacation. The pool, the sauna and the hot tub belong to your group alone.

Mornings start slow in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee: coffee on the covered deck, a few laps in the heated saltwater pool beneath a mural of Smoky Mountain skies, and plenty of time before anyone has to be anywhere.

Spend the day at Dollywood, four miles down the road, or on the trails of the national park. Come back to the cedar sauna, fire up the Napoleon grill, and settle the air hockey score upstairs while someone claims the leather sofa by the stone fireplace. Every bedroom has its own full bath, so a houseful of grandparents, cousins and old friends never has to wait in line.

Soaring wood ceilings frame the open kitchen and living area below the upstairs loft. Cook, chat, and spend time together in a gathering space filled with classic cabin character.
12
Guests Sleep in Comfort
4
Bedrooms, Each With a Bath
2,450sq ft
Of Log Cabin Living
4mi
To Dollywood
Signature Offerings

A private spa,
a family arcade, one log cabin.

Private Indoor Saltwater Pool

Heated, year round and yours alone. Swim beneath a custom mural of Smoky Mountain skies, sunset color and wildlife, rain or shine.

Cedar Sauna

A traditional cedar sauna right in the pool room. Warm up after a cold morning on the trails, then slip back into the water.

Hot Tub on the Covered Deck

Soothing jets and mountain air at the end of the day, with a fire table and a giant four in a row game steps away.

Upstairs Game Room

Arcade cabinets, air hockey, shuffleboard, a game console and a 32 inch touchscreen game table. Family tournament, anyone?

Hand-Painted Murals

Commissioned forest and mountain murals in the pool room and bedrooms. Look closely and you may spot your hosts by the fireside.

A Bath for Every Bedroom

Three king suites and a bunk room, each with its own full bathroom. Six plush robes and slippers wait between swims.

A heated pool that never closes for the season.

Winter, spring or summer, book direct with your hosts and skip the platform service fee.

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Fully Loaded

Arrive empty-handed.
Settle right in.

Robes and slippers for the sauna, a Pack 'n Play and high chair for the little ones, a desk for the one who has to take a call, and a Level 2 EV charger in the driveway. Unpack once and start your Smoky Mountain vacation.

Heated Saltwater Indoor Pool
Private Hot Tub
Cedar Sauna
Arcade Games & Console
Air Hockey & Shuffleboard
Electric Fireplace
Fully Stocked Kitchen
Napoleon Gas Grill
Fire Pit & Fire Table
Level 2 EV Charger
Fast Wi-Fi & Workspace
Washer & Dryer
Smart Lock Self Check-In
Pack 'n Play & High Chair
Smart TVs

+ 67 more amenities included in your stay

Where You'll Sleep

Four suites, four baths.
Room for twelve.

Three king suites and a bunk room, each with its own full bathroom, so everyone gets their own space to unwind between swims.

Unpack and unwind in this first floor King bedroom near the entrance, complete with its own ensuite full bathroom. A forest mural, warm wood walls, and natural light create a welcoming retreat.
Forest Mural King Suite

Bedroom 1

1 King bed · First floor near the entrance · Misty forest mural · Ensuite full bath

Sleep in. You're on cabin time. Stretch out in a king bed with layered white bedding, textured pillows, and a soft throw, all framed by a rich green backdrop.
Evergreen King Suite

Bedroom 2

1 King bed · First floor · Rich evergreen walls · Ensuite full bath

Recharge in a King bedroom with a Smoky Mountain mural and an ensuite full bathroom. A dedicated desk, chair, and lamp provide a comfortable workspace for guests who need to work during their stay
Smoky Mountain King Suite

Bedroom 3

1 King bed · Second floor · Smoky Mountain mural · Desk & chair · Ensuite full bath

2 Queens & 2 TwinsSecond floor bunk room
Bunk Room

Bedroom 4

2 Queen beds + 2 Twin beds in bunks · Second floor · Ensuite full bath

Three king suites and a bunk room, every one with its own bath.

See live pricing for your family's dates in under a minute.

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Why Book With Us

A new lodge.
Seasoned Superhosts.

4.97
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Host rating across 98 guest reviews

Ember Crest Lodge welcomed its first guests in November 2026, so it has no reviews of its own yet. Your hosts have been Airbnb Superhosts for four years, with a 4.97 average across 98 reviews at their other homes.

Expect the same care here: a 100% response rate, replies within an hour, and a cabin stocked with the everyday essentials so you can settle in and relax.

What's Around

Dollywood by day,
the Smokies on the horizon.

Ember Crest Lodge puts Pigeon Forge, Tennessee at your doorstep: under half a mile to the Parkway, about 4 miles to Dollywood, and about 10 miles to the Sugarlands entrance of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Allow extra time on busy weekends and holidays.

Wild Eagle roller coaster at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
About 4 Miles Away

Dollywood

Coasters that swoop over the ridgelines, cinnamon bread from the grist mill, and festival lights that turn a winter night into a memory the kids keep asking about.

The Island in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
About 2.5 Miles Away

The Island in Pigeon Forge

Ride the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel at dusk, watch the fountain show, and wander shops and restaurants before heading back to the hot tub.

The Parkway (US 441) in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Under Half a Mile

The Pigeon Forge Parkway

Dinner shows, pancake houses, museums and mini golf line the strip, close enough that a forgotten jacket is a quick trip, not a crisis.

Downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee with the Smoky Mountains behind
About 7 Miles Away

Downtown Gatlinburg

A walkable mountain town of candy kitchens, craft shops and the Anakeesta gondola, where the national park begins at the end of the street.

View from the Cliff Tops on Mount Le Conte, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
About 10 Miles to Sugarlands

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Blue ridgelines folding into mist, waterfall trails for every pace, and summit views that make the drive back to a heated pool feel well earned.

Cades Cove valley in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
About 28 Miles Away

Cades Cove

An eleven mile loop through a quiet mountain valley, with log churches, pioneer cabins, and deer grazing in the early morning fog.

Four miles from Dollywood. Ten from the national park.

Your dates, your price, booked straight with the hosts.

Book Your Stay
Yuriy and Nina of Luxury Stay Vacations, hosts of Ember Crest Lodge in Pigeon Forge
★ Superhost · 4 Years Hosting

Hosted by Luxury Stay Vacations

Experienced travelers who love nature, the mountains and memorable getaways, your hosts curate each home with exceptional amenities, elevated comfort and everyday essentials. They are responsive and attentive from the moment you book through checkout.

98Reviews
4.97Average Rating
100%Response Rate
< 1hrResponse Time
Reserve Your Stay

The pool is warm.
The Smokies are waiting.

Check dates and book directly with your hosts, with no platform service fee. Select your dates below to see live availability and pricing.

Check-In after 4:00 PM  ·  Checkout by 10:00 AM  ·  12 Guests Maximum

Good to know

Questions guests ask before booking

What are check-in and checkout times at Ember Crest Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and checkout is by 10:00 AM Eastern. Entry is self check-in through a smart lock, and your code is unique to your stay and changed after every reservation.

Can we bring our dog to the cabin?

Yes. One well behaved dog is welcome with prior approval and a $125 pet fee per stay. Include your dog in the reservation. Dogs are not permitted in the pool or hot tub, and service animals are accommodated without pet fees.

Is there a minimum stay?

Stays start at 2 nights, with a 3-night minimum over holidays. Stays of up to 28 nights can be booked, so a long family visit or a work-from-the-mountains month both fit.

Are the pool, sauna and hot tub private?

Yes. The heated saltwater indoor pool, the cedar sauna and the outdoor hot tub on the covered deck are for your group only, available year round. Children need active adult supervision in the pool area and hot tub.

How far is the cabin from Dollywood and the national park?

Dollywood is about 4 miles away and The Island about 2.5 miles. The Pigeon Forge Parkway is under half a mile, Downtown Gatlinburg about 7 miles, and Sugarlands Visitor Center in Great Smoky Mountains National Park about 10 miles.

At a glance

Quick facts

  • Sleeps 12 guests
  • 4 bedrooms, 9 beds (3 kings plus a bunk room with 2 queens and 2 twins)
  • 4 full bathrooms, one in every bedroom
  • Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, about 4 miles from Dollywood
  • Private heated saltwater indoor pool, cedar sauna and hot tub
  • Game room with arcade games, air hockey, shuffleboard and a game console
  • 1 approved dog welcome, $125 pet fee per stay
  • Check-in after 4:00 PM, checkout by 10:00 AM
  • 2-night minimum stay, 3 nights over holidays
✕ ‹ Enjoy a swim in your private indoor pool, surrounded by custom Smoky Mountain murals. Your mountain escape continues, rain or shine. ›
Enjoy a swim in your private indoor pool, surrounded by custom Smoky Mountain murals. Your mountain escape continues, rain or shine.
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✕ ‹ Challenge your crew to arcade games, console games, and shuffleboard in the upstairs game room. Bring everyone together for a little friendly competition. ›
Challenge your crew to arcade games, console games, and shuffleboard in the upstairs game room. Bring everyone together for a little friendly competition.
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✕ ‹ After a day exploring the Smokies Mountains, sink into your private hot tub on the covered deck. Soothing jets and fresh mountain air invite you to slow down and enjoy time together. ›
After a day exploring the Smokies Mountains, sink into your private hot tub on the covered deck. Soothing jets and fresh mountain air invite you to slow down and enjoy time together.
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✕ ‹ Gather around the fireplace in a vaulted living room with leather sofas, comfortable seating, and the warmth of a classic log cabin. ›
Gather around the fireplace in a vaulted living room with leather sofas, comfortable seating, and the warmth of a classic log cabin.
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✕ ‹ Give your itinerary a little breathing room. Your private sauna an inviting place to pause between adventures. ›
Give your itinerary a little breathing room. Your private sauna an inviting place to pause between adventures.
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✕ ‹ Welcome to Ember Crest Lodge, a 4 bedroom Pigeon Forge cabin for up to 12 guests. Classic log walls, warm porch lighting, and a covered deck set the scene for your Smoky Mountain getaway. ›
Welcome to Ember Crest Lodge, a 4 bedroom Pigeon Forge cabin for up to 12 guests. Classic log walls, warm porch lighting, and a covered deck set the scene for your Smoky Mountain getaway.
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✕ ‹ Start with morning coffee and end with conversation around the fire table. Enjoy cushioned seating, a giant four in a row game beside the hot tub, and relaxing evenings on your private covered deck. ›
Start with morning coffee and end with conversation around the fire table. Enjoy cushioned seating, a giant four in a row game beside the hot tub, and relaxing evenings on your private covered deck.
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✕ ‹ Fire up the Napoleon gas grill for a cookout on your private deck. From quick lunches to family dinners, enjoy the freedom to dine at the cabin. ›
Fire up the Napoleon gas grill for a cookout on your private deck. From quick lunches to family dinners, enjoy the freedom to dine at the cabin.
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✕ ‹ Arrive, unpack, and settle into cabin life. The front steps lead to a covered porch and the entrance to your Pigeon Forge retreat. ›
Arrive, unpack, and settle into cabin life. The front steps lead to a covered porch and the entrance to your Pigeon Forge retreat.
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✕ ‹ Keep game night going with Air Hockey, Shuffleboard, Arcade games, and Console gaming in the upstairs loft. Enjoy an evening of friendly competition without leaving the cabin. ›
Keep game night going with Air Hockey, Shuffleboard, Arcade games, and Console gaming in the upstairs loft. Enjoy an evening of friendly competition without leaving the cabin.
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✕ ‹ Meet your hosts, Yuriy and Nina! Our muralist painted us into this Smoky Mountain fireside scene, adding a little of our story to your private indoor pool experience. ›
Meet your hosts, Yuriy and Nina! Our muralist painted us into this Smoky Mountain fireside scene, adding a little of our story to your private indoor pool experience.
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✕ ‹ Pack your swimsuit and leave room in the itinerary for pool time. Your private indoor pool brings family swims and relaxed afternoons right to the cabin. ›
Pack your swimsuit and leave room in the itinerary for pool time. Your private indoor pool brings family swims and relaxed afternoons right to the cabin.
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✕ ‹ Face off at the air hockey table and turn an evening at the cabin into a family tournament. Nearby arcade games and comfortable seating keep players and spectators together. ›
Face off at the air hockey table and turn an evening at the cabin into a family tournament. Nearby arcade games and comfortable seating keep players and spectators together.
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✕ ‹ Revisit arcade favorites and introduce the next generation to the games you love. With shuffleboard and air hockey nearby, everyone can find their next challenge. ›
Revisit arcade favorites and introduce the next generation to the games you love. With shuffleboard and air hockey nearby, everyone can find their next challenge.
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✕ ‹ Get comfortable on the loft sofa and gather around the game table. This inviting lounge gives you a place to play together or relax between arcade and air hockey matches. ›
Get comfortable on the loft sofa and gather around the game table. This inviting lounge gives you a place to play together or relax between arcade and air hockey matches.
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✕ ‹ Bring a little friendly rivalry to your stay at the game room's shuffleboard table. Play a quick round or turn the evening into a family tournament. ›
Bring a little friendly rivalry to your stay at the game room's shuffleboard table. Play a quick round or turn the evening into a family tournament.
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✕ ‹ Soaring wood ceilings frame the open kitchen and living area below the upstairs loft. Cook, chat, and spend time together in a gathering space filled with classic cabin character. ›
Soaring wood ceilings frame the open kitchen and living area below the upstairs loft. Cook, chat, and spend time together in a gathering space filled with classic cabin character.
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✕ ‹ Share a meal, then settle in by the fireplace. The open living and dining area keeps everyone connected, with comfortable leather seating beneath vaulted wood ceilings. ›
Share a meal, then settle in by the fireplace. The open living and dining area keeps everyone connected, with comfortable leather seating beneath vaulted wood ceilings.
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✕ ‹ Claim a comfortable chair by the stone fireplace, curl up with a book, or settle in for a movie. Warm lighting and inviting seating make quiet evenings at the cabin worth staying in for. ›
Claim a comfortable chair by the stone fireplace, curl up with a book, or settle in for a movie. Warm lighting and inviting seating make quiet evenings at the cabin worth staying in for.
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✕ ‹ Settle into the leather sofas for movie night or a quiet evening by the stone fireplace. Comfortable accent chairs give everyone another spot to relax and reconnect. ›
Settle into the leather sofas for movie night or a quiet evening by the stone fireplace. Comfortable accent chairs give everyone another spot to relax and reconnect.
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✕ ‹ From morning coffee to family dinners, our fully stocked kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, granite counters, a blender, toaster, slow cooker, and more for easy meals at the cabin. ›
From morning coffee to family dinners, our fully stocked kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, granite counters, a blender, toaster, slow cooker, and more for easy meals at the cabin.
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✕ ‹ Make dinner part of the getaway. Gather around the dining room table for shared meals and stories from the day, with cushioned green chairs and warm wood surroundings that invite you to linger. ›
Make dinner part of the getaway. Gather around the dining room table for shared meals and stories from the day, with cushioned green chairs and warm wood surroundings that invite you to linger.
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✕ ‹ A little privacy makes a big difference. Enjoy your own king bedroom with an ensuite full bathroom, giving you a personal space to freshen up, get ready, and unwind. ›
A little privacy makes a big difference. Enjoy your own king bedroom with an ensuite full bathroom, giving you a personal space to freshen up, get ready, and unwind.
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✕ ‹ Trade the alarm clock for a slower morning. Stretch out in a king bed beneath a panoramic Smoky Mountain mural, surrounded by layered bedding and soft bedside lighting. ›
Trade the alarm clock for a slower morning. Stretch out in a king bed beneath a panoramic Smoky Mountain mural, surrounded by layered bedding and soft bedside lighting.
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✕ ‹ Recharge in a King bedroom with a Smoky Mountain mural and an ensuite full bathroom. A dedicated desk, chair, and lamp provide a comfortable workspace for guests who need to work during their stay ›
Recharge in a King bedroom with a Smoky Mountain mural and an ensuite full bathroom. A dedicated desk, chair, and lamp provide a comfortable workspace for guests who need to work during their stay
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✕ ‹ Make it a movie night without leaving bed. A bedroom TV, soaring wood ceilings, and warm cabin interiors create an inviting place to end the day. ›
Make it a movie night without leaving bed. A bedroom TV, soaring wood ceilings, and warm cabin interiors create an inviting place to end the day.
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✕ ‹ Bring your favorite bottle and toast to time away. Wine glasses and a wooden tray set the scene for a relaxed evening celebrating good company at the cabin. ›
Bring your favorite bottle and toast to time away. Wine glasses and a wooden tray set the scene for a relaxed evening celebrating good company at the cabin.
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✕ ‹ Take the meeting, then get back to the mountains. A dedicated desk, chair, and lamp give you a convenient workspace when your vacation needs a little flexibility. Just bring your laptop. ›
Take the meeting, then get back to the mountains. A dedicated desk, chair, and lamp give you a convenient workspace when your vacation needs a little flexibility. Just bring your laptop.
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✕ ‹ Cabin character lives in the little details. Art books, sculptural accents, and warm textures add personality to Ember Crest Lodge, giving you something new to notice throughout your stay. ›
Cabin character lives in the little details. Art books, sculptural accents, and warm textures add personality to Ember Crest Lodge, giving you something new to notice throughout your stay.
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✕ ‹ Unpack and unwind in this first floor King bedroom near the entrance, complete with its own ensuite full bathroom. A forest mural, warm wood walls, and natural light create a welcoming retreat. ›
Unpack and unwind in this first floor King bedroom near the entrance, complete with its own ensuite full bathroom. A forest mural, warm wood walls, and natural light create a welcoming retreat.
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✕ ‹ A little woodland calm at the end of the day. A misty forest mural, deep green accents, layered bedding, and warm bedside lamps surround your king bed. ›
A little woodland calm at the end of the day. A misty forest mural, deep green accents, layered bedding, and warm bedside lamps surround your king bed.
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✕ ‹ Make slow mornings part of your Smokies getaway. This first floor king bedroom near the entrance surrounds you with a misty forest mural, warm log walls, and soft lighting, complete with your own ensuite full bathroom. ›
Make slow mornings part of your Smokies getaway. This first floor king bedroom near the entrance surrounds you with a misty forest mural, warm log walls, and soft lighting, complete with your own ensuite full bathroom.
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✕ ‹ Your own bedroom. Your own full bathroom. This first floor king suite gives you a private place to freshen up after the pool, get ready for dinner, and unwind when the day is done. ›
Your own bedroom. Your own full bathroom. This first floor king suite gives you a private place to freshen up after the pool, get ready for dinner, and unwind when the day is done.
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✕ ‹ Sleep in. You're on cabin time. Stretch out in a king bed with layered white bedding, textured pillows, and a soft throw, all framed by a rich green backdrop. ›
Sleep in. You're on cabin time. Stretch out in a king bed with layered white bedding, textured pillows, and a soft throw, all framed by a rich green backdrop.
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✕ ‹ Sleep in. You're on cabin time. Stretch out in a king bed with layered white bedding, textured pillows, and a soft throw, all framed by a rich green backdrop. ›
Sleep in. You're on cabin time. Stretch out in a king bed with layered white bedding, textured pillows, and a soft throw, all framed by a rich green backdrop.
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✕ ‹ Get ready for your next Smokies adventure at a brightly lit vanity with an illuminated mirror. Warm wood finishes carry the cabin's character into the bathroom. ›
Get ready for your next Smokies adventure at a brightly lit vanity with an illuminated mirror. Warm wood finishes carry the cabin's character into the bathroom.
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✕ ‹ Refresh after a day on the trails in your ensuite full bathroom. A glass shower, warm wood finishes, and the convenience of your own bathroom make getting ready easy. ›
Refresh after a day on the trails in your ensuite full bathroom. A glass shower, warm wood finishes, and the convenience of your own bathroom make getting ready easy.
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✕ ‹ Pack a little lighter. Convenient in cabin laundry makes it easy to freshen up clothes after hiking, pool time, or a full day exploring the Smokies. ›
Pack a little lighter. Convenient in cabin laundry makes it easy to freshen up clothes after hiking, pool time, or a full day exploring the Smokies.
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✕ ‹ Recharge while you relax. Our onsite EV charging station is compatible with most electric vehicles, so you can plug in at the cabin and prepare for your next Smokies adventure. ›
Recharge while you relax. Our onsite EV charging station is compatible with most electric vehicles, so you can plug in at the cabin and prepare for your next Smokies adventure.
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✕ ‹ Slow mornings start with your favorite coffee and nowhere to rush. Reach for a woodland mug and savor a quiet moment before exploring Pigeon Forge and the Smokies. ›
Slow mornings start with your favorite coffee and nowhere to rush. Reach for a woodland mug and savor a quiet moment before exploring Pigeon Forge and the Smokies.
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✕ ‹ Make time for an unhurried conversation. An inviting spot for morning coffee, a good book, or a quiet moment together. ›
Make time for an unhurried conversation. An inviting spot for morning coffee, a good book, or a quiet moment together.
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✕ ‹ Bring the spa experience into your stay with a private cedar sauna in the indoor pool room. Soft lighting and natural wood create a relaxing retreat after a day of Smokies adventures. ›
Bring the spa experience into your stay with a private cedar sauna in the indoor pool room. Soft lighting and natural wood create a relaxing retreat after a day of Smokies adventures.
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✕ ‹ Spot your Smokies home base! This aerial view highlights Ember Crest Lodge in its Pigeon Forge cabin community, with rolling hills, a colorful sunset, and town lights setting the scene for your next getaway. ›
Spot your Smokies home base! This aerial view highlights Ember Crest Lodge in its Pigeon Forge cabin community, with rolling hills, a colorful sunset, and town lights setting the scene for your next getaway.
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✕ ‹ Mountain adventures by day, dinner and a show by night. Stay near Dolly Parton's Stampede in Pigeon Forge, explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park, then come home to your private pool, sauna, and hot tub. ›
Mountain adventures by day, dinner and a show by night. Stay near Dolly Parton's Stampede in Pigeon Forge, explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park, then come home to your private pool, sauna, and hot tub.
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