The Cloud 9 Lodge-Wedding and Vacation Destination

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, table football
7 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, table football

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Place, Gatlinburg SkyPark
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Anakeesta
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪81 min drive‬

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About the area

Gatlinburg

With a stay at this lodge, you'll be centrally located in Gatlinburg, a 5-minute drive from Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and 8 minutes from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. .This family-friendly lodge is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Titanic Museum.

What's nearby

  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Anakeesta - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Southern Comfort - Westgate Resort - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Puckers Sports Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Cloud 9 Lodge-Wedding and Vacation Destination

The Cloud 9 Lodge received the honor of being featured on the cover of Log Cabin Homes Magazine. This stunning custom built lodge is constructed with 12”D logs, along with massive beams and great architectural design. The Cloud 9 Lodge also received the privilege of winning the Rouleau Award represented by the Buildings Systems Councils of NAHB.

This stunning one-of-a-kind custom built lodge offers six luxurious master bedrooms. Each one uniquely decorated with the theme of the Great Smoky Mountains. All master bedrooms are very spacious in size with sitting area, large TVs, king size beds, large full bathrooms and best of all, each one has their own private access to the great outdoors along with amazing mountain views from every room! The loft offers the same luxurious amenities as the master bedrooms, it features two king size beds and one full size along with its own private large full bathroom and personal excess to a private deck.

The layout of Cloud 9 is designed perfectly by its scale and proportion that can easily accommodate large groups to meet all your needs.

The top floor
The top floor consists of an open loft overlooking the double living areas below and has panoramic views from the front and back. The loft has 2 king size beds, a leather chair that folds out into a twin bed, and one full size bed with a private full bathroom along with an outside deck. There is one master bedroom (Mt. LeConte) with king size bed, tv, full bathroom, large sitting area and a private deck with an absolute stunning view of Mount Leconte. The loft has an observatory seating area, with views of Ober Gatlinburg, Ski slopes in the winter, tram passing by, Clingmans Dome and the Great Smoky Mountains.

The main level
The main level of Cloud 9 is the heart of the home, upon entering you will feel the warmth and the impact this stunning lodge has to offer. The main living area is a large open concept consisting of the living room, dining room and kitchen. The kitchen layout is designed especially for large groups. It is very well thought out with great detail and planning. It has three ovens, one is electric with a top and bottom oven the other is a gas unit with an oven. Both units are directly across from each allowing easy access for others cooking in the kitchen. The kitchen has a double refrigerator with a water dispenser and ice maker. There is an island located in the middle for prepping and preparing. There are numerous skillets, mixing bowls, pots and pans to accommodate all your cooking needs. The sideboard (located in the dining room) stores crock pots, a kitchen aid mixer and other large kitchen items. The large dining room table sits a party of twelve along with two arm captain chairs at each end. The kitchen has a high top between dividing the cooking area from the dining area which allows four more to be seated directly beside the dining table. The kitchen has its own covered deck with double sliding doors and another outside dining with seating for eight. There is a large gas grill.

There are two living areas with double couches facing each other and two recliners with a fireplace and TV directly above it. The second one, is a sitting area directly across from the other, it offers views of Mount Leconte, Ober Gatlinburg, Anakeesta, and Clingmans Dome. There are two master bedrooms located on the main floor. Elkmont master bedroom offers a king size bed, tv, sitting area and sliding doors leading to the deck. The Great Smoky master oversized room with king size bed, tv, sitting area, sliding doors leading to deck. It has a large custom walk-in shower with two shower heads and one handheld. There is seating within the bathroom for getting ready. This bedroom allows the view of the ski slopes, tram passing by, while lying in bed! The double sliding doors of both bedrooms offer stunning views of the mountains including Mount LeConte.

The lower level
The lower level is the entertainment hub. It has one sitting area with a fireplace and double sliding doors to the front of the Lodge. It has the same views that are seen from the main level living room. There are two electronic barrel gaming systems and corn hole boards. One with the above screen consists of 3,000 games. There is a large pool table and small bar with a full size double refrigerator. The Theater has reclining theater chairs with separate settings designed for each person to enjoy. There are double sliding doors for the back covered patio leading to the swim spa. There are three master bedrooms. The Elkmont master and the Ober master are located at the back end away from the entertainment area. Both have king-size beds, a leather chair that folds out into a twin bed, tv, full bathrooms, sitting area and double sliding doors with the same views from the main level bedrooms and the top master bedroom. Cades Cove master has a king size bed, tv, sitting area, double sliding doors at the front of the lodge and shares the same views as the main living offers.

Swim spa pool
The Cloud 9 Lodge has recently added its own private swim spa pool and it is covered so it may be enjoyed regardless of weather conditions. On sunny days, soak in the rays on the open sundeck and take in the gorgeous views of the rolling Smoky Mountains for miles. Or opt for the covered patio areas downstairs that feature cushioned seating, loungers, and ottomans. There are also multiple balconies, covered and uncovered, with seating, so everyone can find a place to relax and reconnect with nature without feeling too cramped

Free Access to All the Clubhouses
Chalet Village Community Clubhouses
The Community starts at the Gatlinburg visitor's center and continues the entire length of the Gatlinburg main parkway until the end at the last red light (Ski Mnt Rd) before entering into the national park.

The North Clubhouse consists of three swimming pools, two tennis courts, basketball and two pickle-ball courts, ping-pong and other outside games

The South Clubhouse offers a newly remodeled workout facility, an indoor kids game room with pool table, air hockey, electronic games, tennis court, playground area and an extra large pool with a diving board and a much loved slide.

Alpine Clubhouse is the small clubhouse. The pool is smaller and offers a mushroom waterfall feature the younger children enjoy playing in and under. The facility has some electronic games and ping pong table.


Weddings
The Cloud 9 Lodge has been a wedding destination for years. The stunning mountain views, easily accessible location and numerous amenities makes it a perfect wedding venue.

The wedding ceremony venue located outside the lodge, is specifically designed for weddings on stained concrete with a center aisle, leading up to a large oval arch overlooking the mountains. It has large boulders along the side with stacking rock walls of landscaping.
The reception venue is located next door at the north chalet clubhouse. The clubhouse includes 12 round tables, 4 six-foot tables, 2 eight-foot tables and 45 chairs, 12 black linens for the circle tables, 4 black linens for 6ft tables, 2 black linens for 8ft tables, 45 gold chargers, 45 gold napkin rings, 45 white dinner plates, 45 white coffee cups, 45 glass water goblets, and 45 glass salad plates. Two backdrops, one solid black with gold script "happily ever after" (normally displayed behind bride/ groom table at reception) the other soft floral arch for family & friends photo op. Another great photo op is an original Gatlinburg ski lift chair with mountain views behind it, located outside the clubhouse. The reception is held upstairs, the back wall is completely glass and half of the right side wall is glass that is surrounded with stunning mountain views. There is a deck located off the back wall thais the length of the clubhouse. The kitchen is fully equipped with a full size oven, refrigerator and dishwasher. It has an opening for serving and/or a bar serving area. There are other items available; large ice machine, dual coffee maker, four chafing dishes and two glass liquid dispensers.
All of this for a $4,000 fee.

If you are inquiring on only using the venue without the reception, in no way, shape or form can there be more than 20 people including children on the property due to the strict guidelines of the HOA and the state tourism. We will have a staff member (not a wedding coordinator) on the site at the time of the wedding and they will be responsible on collecting the chairs and verifying that all guests have departed and confirming that there are only 20 guests on the property. If you choose to use the venue only, that evening the HOA has the right at any time to check and make sure that there is only 20 guests on the property. These are strict guidelines from the Fire Marshal and the State of TN Tourism Department. If you exceed these numbers, this would violate the wedding venue contract and would result in automatic cancellation of your booking and removable from the premises. The amount for only the venue for 20 guests including the drop off and removing of the chairs is $2,000.

A four night minimum stay is required, excluding the $4,000 fee. There are other cabins close by that can be rented separately for additional guests, if needed.
There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the convenience of ski-in/ski-out access at this lodge, which also features a water park and a hot tub. Additional features at this lodge include an arcade/game room and gas grills.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a water dispenser.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Communal pool
  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • Hot tub
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Table tennis
  • Water park

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Water dispenser

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 7 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Private pool
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 18
Note from host: Family gatherings and weddings
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property