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You've Never Seen a View Like This

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Sunrise in the King Loft
Welcome to Gatlinburg Lights!
No zooms here. This is what your eyes see right off the decks. You have to drive up at night at least once. The city lights below as you climb the mountain are magnificent.
Soak in the hot tub after a long day of play and gaze out at the Great Smoky Mountains.
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Deluxe King Loft

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Queen Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Deluxe King Bath 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Main Level Half Bath

Toilet

Queen Bath 2

Toilet · Shower only

Queen Bath 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

You've Never Seen a View Like This

This view has to be seen to be believed. 1 mile from the Tramway straight into downtown Gatlinburg! 3 resort pools, dining, shopping, and Ober's amusement park. Hike, adventure and play all day, then as the sun sinks behind the mountains, setting fire to the sky, come home and enjoy the view through wraparound walls of glass. Relax and unwind on the decks or in the hot tub as the lights and energy of downtown Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge shimmer below you.

BARKER LUXURY RENTALS Presents: Gatlinburg Lights. Why stay with us? Read just a few reviews from recent happy guests:

Dayna was incredibly warm and helpful throughout our stay

Just wow. I’ve traveled extensively and it’s hard to get a better view . City & Mountain View . The ride to get to the cabin is incredible, and just 10 min from downtown Gatlinburg.

Dayna was the BEST host in the community. Her Communication, Friendliness, and Honesty is by far THE BEST I've ever seen.

This was the most amazing home we have ever rented. The view is better than pictures can even describe! The cabin was immaculate. The cleanliness of the home was perfect and made us feel so comfortable being there!

The best thing was Dayna’s communication, she made us feel like friends.

Incredible view. Jaw dropping.

The view was even better in person, and the cabin was also very clean!!

AMENITIES AT A GLANCE

~3 Bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
~One King Bedroom w/Twin Bunks, Shower and Separate Tub
~Two Queen Bedrooms, Each w/Private Bathroom, Shower
~Private Bathrooms in Each Bedroom and a Main-Level Half Bath
~Fully Stocked Kitchen
~Mountain and City Light Views Through Walls of Glass
~Charcoal Grill
~Blazing Fast Gig Internet
~Premium Upgraded Cable Package w/HBO Max
~Fun Room with Pool Table, Boss Toss Beanbag Game
~Brand New Mattresses, Bedding and Butter Soft Leather Sofas
~3 Resort Pools, gym, tennis, concession, and playgrounds (seasonal)

ACTIVITIES WITHIN A MILE OF THE CABIN*

~3 swimming pools for all ages (Memorial Day to Labor Day)
~Fitness facilities
~Tennis courts
~Playground
~Concession stand, foosball, video games, air hockey, shuffle board
~Ober Indoor Outdoor Amusement Park
~Shopping
~Dining
~Rides
~Indoor ice skating and
~Ice bumper cars
~Winter tubing and skiing
~Alpine Slide
~Mountain coaster
~Carousel
~Rock wall
~Tram directly into Downtown Gatlinburg

*SOME OF THESE ARE SEASONAL


PLEASE NOTE BEFORE BOOKING (details below)

1. WELL-TRAVELED, PAVED, BUT SERIOUS MOUNTAIN ROADS.
2. KING SUITE IS A PRIVATE LOFT AND HAS NO DOOR OR LIGHT BLOCKING CURTAINS.
3. KING SUITE LEVEL 3, QUEEN SUITES LEVEL 1.
4. ALL LEVELS ACCESSED BY SINGLE SPIRAL STAIRCASE.
5. BEARS. WE HAVE BEARS.
6. ONE NIGHT STAYS STILL HAVE A 4:00 CHECK-IN AND A 10:00 CHECKOUT, AND THE HOT TUB MAY NOT BE HOT WHEN YOU ARRIVE.
7. FOOD AND BEVERAGES AND OTHER STAGING ITEMS SHOWN IN PHOTOS ARE NOT INCLUDED WITH YOUR RENTAL OF THIS CABIN.

Imagine this: You wake up to see puffy clouds tumbling past outside your window as the sun lights the sky in warm pastels for your brand new day of adventure in The Great Smoky Mountains. Make a cup of tea, coffee or hot chocolate. Open the glass doors and sit outside with your steaming mug, watching the world come alive from the top of the mountain.

Set out for your day of fun and memory-making. Your options are unlimited. Ride a mountain coaster. Hike to peaks, summits, or waterfalls. Go rafting down a river. Spend the day surrounded by lush green life, chirping birds and the fresh, earthy smells of The Great Smoky Mountain wilderness. Take in a dinner show, The Titanic Museum, or swing around a track in a race car on The Strip. Have your fill of drops, twists, and thrilling loops on Dollywood's nine roller coasters. Cool off in the tunnel flumes, tube rides and pools at Soaky Mountain Waterpark or Dollywood's Splash Country.

Want to stay up on the mountain? You have everything you need within two miles of the cabin. Ober Gatlinburg is a mile away and has an amusement park, shopping, dining, rides, indoor ice skating and ice bumper cars, winter tubing and skiing, The Alpine Slide, a mountain coaster, a carousel and more!

And if that's not enough, the Ober Tramway cable car will carry you down the mountain right into downtown Gatlinburg. No need to deal with parking or traffic. Ride down, have your fun and ride back up.

You'll have access to all three Chalet Village Clubhouses. This means three mountain top swimming pools, wading pool for little ones, and a rain umbrella water feature for kids to play in. There are also fitness facilities, tennis courts, playground, concession stand, foosball, video games, air hockey, shuffle board. You name it, its down at one of the three clubhouses.

When the sun is low and your feet feel that happy ache of a day well-spent, come back up the mountain to your retreat in the sky. Stop at one of hundreds of restaurants in town for a delicious meal first, or cook up dinner in your fully stocked kitchen. Order a pizza from the Chalet Village mountain market. Relax and unwind and head out to one of the three decks, ease into a rocker or soak in the hot tub. Shoot a game of pool or try out the Boss Toss beanbag game in the downstairs Fun Room. See what's on TV with our premium cable package through Spectrum.

When it's time for bed, sink into soft comfort and have a restful night's sleep.

And do it all as you watch the city lights of downtown Gatlinburg spread out under you like handfuls of tossed stars glittering in the valley. Look out the glass walls to the left. Do you see those lights in the distance? That's Pigeon Forge, still glowing with the energy of an endless summer night.

THE CABIN - A TOUR

Glimmer Gatlinburg offers one of the best views in all of the Great Smoky Mountains.

Enter on the main level and find a well-stocked kitchen, a half bathroom, living and dining area, drip coffee machine and Keurig, and a wall of glass around the back and sides with a deck showcasing the incredibly rare views.

Follow the single spiral staircase down to The Fun Room, where you'll find a pool table, Boss Toss wall mounted bean bag game, and the same wall of glass. There's a hot tub out on the deck for soaking in the views.

Also on this level are two private queen bedrooms with their own bathrooms.

Now follow the spiral all the way up to the top. This is the jewel of Glimmer Gatlinburg. The largest suite of the three, this bedroom makes up the entire top level of the cabin. Here you'll find a soft king bed, and a twin-over-twin cabin bunk bed. This allows families with young children to stay together, as the two queen bedrooms are two levels below.

There is a private bath with walk in shower. There is also a large jetted tub, perfectly positioned in the loft to watch the moonrise from your bath.

This large suite is like no bedroom you've ever seen. It's an open loft, accessed by a spiral staircase, and it is surrounded by walls of glass across the back and halfway around the sides.

****PLEASE READ BEFORE BOOKING!****

THE ROADS

The road to get up here can be intimidating for the first time. And ok, probably the second and third time, too. I grew up in Florida where it's flat. While it is paved, there are steep switchbacks and climbs. If you have a fear of heights or get anxious on mountain roads, know that this is a serious mountain road.

However, if this Florida girl and the big, lumbering Gatlinburg garbage truck can climb up there, you can, too! The view is worth it. Every local who visits tells us some variation of the same thing: "Wow. I have NEVER been up this high or seen a view this impressive. I live here and the Smokies all start to look like business as usual after a while. This? Is spectacular."

And it really is.

And it's rare that we get snow, but if you we do, the salt and plow trucks are pretty great at clearing the roads quickly sinc ethe ski resort is up there.


THE STAIRS

There is a single, wooden spiral staircase for access to each of the three levels.

THE BEDROOMS

The largest and most spectacular bedroom is on the third floor, and it is a full-level loft.

***There is no door, and it is accessed by spiral staircase***

There is sleeping for a family of four up here - a king and a twin cabin bunk.

***Note that there are no curtains up here. The entire back of the cabin is made of glass. The sun will greet you at dawn***

This is our favorite way to start the day. This is not the bedroom for those wishing to sleep behind blackout curtains, however. There are of course curtains in the front of the room for privacy.

The other two queen bedrooms are on the lower floor, and each has a door and a private bathroom.

So if you need more than four sleeping on the same level - say you have more than two kids who are too young to sleep two levels below you - this may be a consideration for you.

We placed the bunk in the upstairs loft next to the king bed for this reason - our daughter is little and we want her to sleep near us for at least the next ten years. Or twenty years. Can I request twenty?

BEARS

You will likely see bears. They are all over this mountain. If you hate bears, if bears scare you, if bears would ruin your vacation, this is not your ideal cabin.

ONE NIGHT STAYS

I welcome single night stays, but PLEASE note this before booking. Our cleaners are on a schedule that is a well oiled machine. The crews are lined up and placed based on a number of factors I won't bore you with. But, I am unable to reschedule them or tell them to go grab a breakfast sandwich because we have a late check-out. I understand that this is an intense bummer when you just arrived last night at 4:00. One night stays are not ideal for everyone for that reason. Also please note before booking a one-nighter, that this cabin is often booked back-to-ba

Property manager

Dayna
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Languages

English

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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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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
Guests must sign renter agreement. Minimum age to rent is 21. No smoking, no parties, no noise after 9 pm, no exceeding maximum capacity, No pets.

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
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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gatlinburg

Located in Chalet Village, a neighbourhood in Gatlinburg, this cabin is near theme parks and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and The Ripken Experience - Pigeon Forge, while Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction and Titanic Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Make sure you get close to 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 - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
  • SkyPark - 10 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 11 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters - 12 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 76 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 - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does You've Never Seen a View Like This have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at You've Never Seen a View Like This?

As of 21 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at You've Never Seen a View Like This on 22 Apr 2025 start from AU$933.52, 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.

Is You've Never Seen a View Like This pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at You've Never Seen a View Like This?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at You've Never Seen a View Like This?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is You've Never Seen a View Like This located?

This family-friendly Gatlinburg cabin is located in the mountains, 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Gatlinburg Space Needle. Anakeesta and Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

venkata b V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Worthy

Well spent weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cabin & Amazing View!

This was our 2nd trip to this cabin and we highly recommend for anyone that loves being high up in the mountains. We will return again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Glimmering review

A...M...A...Z...I...N...G
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing view

As described. Great location and place.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katrina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain views and Bears oh my

The owners of the property were very responsive and great to work with. We had beautiful views and lots of bear citings at the cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Views

The cabin was beautiful. Very clean and had everything we needed. I will say that the road up the mountain was a little rough for three city girls for sure. I would recommend for sure if you are traveling to Gaitlinburg!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bears

The property was just as advertised and communication with the property manager was great. Be aware of the bears however as the cubs use the porches as a jungle gym. They are fun to watch. Gatlinburg is only minutes away as are all the activities. Would definitely book again if coming back to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittney S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Honeymoon

We came here for our honeymoon it was the most beautiful cabin we’ve ever stayed in. The views are like no other these pictures don’t even do it justice. Your not to far away from downtown but close enough. You have everything you need. I will definitely come back here. Best trip ever!! The morning sunrise and nightly sunsets are beyond beautiful!!! Loved every minute of it!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bear Haven with a view!!!

Had an amazing stay. Cabin easily accommodates a large family with plenty of sleeping space and bathrooms for everyone. 3-Decks with incredible views of the mountains during the day and the city lights at night!!! Be careful using the grill with out a watchout for the bears! They are a plenty and will sneak up on ya, lmao!!! We loved it!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M., Eaton Rapids, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

Everything about this property is amazing! Communication with the property owner before, during, and after my visit was quick and effortless. The cabin itself was truly jaw dropping with its open floor plan, over abundance of windows, spacious rooms, and fabulous amenities (pool table, hot tub, jetted tub, etc.). Last but not least the view was exactly as I had hoped for and more. There are no words to describe how beautiful it was. I will definitely stay here again the next time I am on the area. I certainly didn’t want to leave!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gatlinburg cabin

This was a fabulous place! Incredible view. Super clean. We loved the hot tub, pool table, large kitchen and family room area with large TV and gas fire place. We loved waking up to the sunrise through the huge windows facing the Smokies. And it was beautiful at night looking down on Gatlinburg from high above. Well worth the cost for the stay. I highly recommend this place for families and adult getaways! The drive up the mountain could be a bit dicey if the weather was slick, but for me, the drive up there was a fun adventure! The cabin is at the end of a dead end, so it is very private. And we saw bears two out of the three days we were there! Great trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection

My family and I loved this house. The views are some of the best I have ever seen since coming to Gatlinburg. I wish I could describe them but its impossible. It was amazing to be able to see the lights of Gatlinburg right from the bed, and to wake up to the view. We also saw bear all around the house every day, no need to drive to Cades Cove..... The house itself has everything you need.. My dad enjoyed the coffee bar, and the beds were extremely comfortable, we slept like babies... I would recommend this house, and would love to stay here again...
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely perfect

The only reason I'm giving this 5 stars is because I can't give it 6. First of all, Dayna is amazing. She is a very generous person. I can tell that she is just a great human being who cared about our anniversary trip. We feel blessed to have found her listing. Second, the property is just as advertised. I don't believe you can get a better view of the Smoky Mountains AND the City of Gatlinburg together. WOW! We flew in from Arizona and this was probably the best rental we've ever stayed in. Truly amazing. Lastly, as I stated before, as advertised. The road to the property is a mountain road. It's winding and steep. There are bears. They like when you BBQ. They are what made the trip even better for me. As with anything, treat them with respect and you shouldn't have any problems. Look no further, this is the place to stay in Gatlinburg. The worst part of the trip was having to leave.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

eric r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved the cabin and would stay there again it was like home away from home. The view was amazing

Renting was easy and communication was great with the owner
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful View

The views from the cabin were absolved beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

STEPHANIE H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The view

The view was breathtaking. Everything was as described and no chore list on departure.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Casey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4th of July Getaway

Beautiful clean cabin. If you want to see bears, stay here!! We had 15 bear appearances, mostly in the afternoon around 3-4pm. Dayna was amazing with responding to any questions we had. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Misty D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One of the Best Views in Gatlinburg

This property is amazing inside and out. The view was amazing. The home is clean and beautiful. We will definitely book here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Dayna

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Hi, I'm Dayna and I run BARKER LUXURY RENTALS, a one-woman shop dedicated to providing you with an unforgettable vacation! Well, technically we are a two-woman shop. My 7 year-old daughter is my Executive Hospitality Assistant. In our spare time, we love to dig for crabs at the beach, worms in the garden, visit the trampoline park, the Boston Museum of Science, play with our pet chickens, and simply soak up the joy to be had in every beautiful day. We can't wait to host you!

Why they chose this property

The view, the view, the view. When we arrived here for the first time, we were floored by the view. We stayed for two weeks and when we left, even after seeing it every day for those two weeks, we still shook our heads and said "This view is simply unreal."

What makes this property unique

You have a view, a beautiful cabin, and all the amenities of Chalet Village and Ober Gatlinburg within 2 miles of your front door.

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