Driving directions

From I-40 East 1. Take Exit 407. 2. Continue on US-66 S / Winfield Dunn Pkwy. Travel 8.7 mi. 3. Continue onto Forks of the River Pkwy. Travel 0.6 mi. 4. Forks of the River Pkwy turns right and becomes US-441 S / Parkway. Travel 12.7 mi. 5. Slight right at Traffic Light #5 (River Rd.) Travel to the intersection of Ski Mountain Rd. 6. Turn right on Ski Mountain Rd. Travel 1.5 mi. 7. Turn right on Wiley Oakley Drive. Travel 0.3 mi. 8. At the 4 way intersection, make a HARD LEFT to stay on Wiley Oakley Dr. Trave 0.4 mi. 9. At the intersection of Ski View Drive (pass the water tank on the left). Turn left onto Ski View Drive. Travel 0.1 mi. 10. Starry Nights Lodge will be on the left. Look for our sign! Please remember that Gatlinburg and the surrounding area is a mountain town with snow and icy conditions during the winter. This can affect driving and parking conditions regardless of the property, driveway, or roads. We recommend four-wheel drive and/or chains during the winter months.

House

Fun-filled days and starry nights await you at Starry Nights Lodge, a five-bedroom, pet-friendly log cabin overlooking woodlands amid the Great Smoky Mountains. Thanks to its position atop a high ridge, when you step out onto one of the house’s decks you’ll feel as if you can almost touch the clouds and the stars. But while the setting may seem blissfully remote, the location is surprisingly convenient. You can drive to restaurants, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, skiing, shopping, golf and plenty of other amusement in mere minutes. And in the summer, you’ll have free access to three beautifully landscaped pool areas nearby. Even without hopping in the car, you’ll find plenty to keep you and your group happily entertained at Starry Nights Lodge. The top floor of the three-story cabin includes a game room equipped with a full-size pool table, a 60-game arcade table and a flat-screen TV. Between games, you can stretch out on one of the two plush futons or catch up with friends at the bar area. Better yet, head downstairs to the outdoor hot tub. It is perfectly positioned for optimal views of the mountains—simply breathtaking! And nothing is as romantic as sharing a steamy jetted soak with that special someone under the silvery light of the moon. The decks are also furnished with rockers and a porch swing so that you can savor the stunning surroundings any time. Because the main deck completely wraps around the cabin, you can watch the sunrise from one side and take in the sunset from the other. And since the decks are covered, you can happily sit outside with a book and a drink even during the midday heat or a shower. What’s more, you can enjoy your meals out on the deck, courtesy of the picnic table. And since you’re dining alfresco, why not cook outside too? There’s a gas grill for you to use during your stay. While we’re on the subject of meals, let’s talk about Starry Nights Lodge’s kitchen and dining area, both of which are on the main floor. The open kitchen is equipped with all the appliances, cookware and tableware you’ll need, whether you plan to channel your inner Julia Child or simply microwave popcorn for a late-night snack. If you do intend for serve up a feast for family and friends, you’ll appreciate the spacious dining table, which easily seats 10 people. There’s room for an additional three people at the adjacent breakfast bar—the kids will love eating there while the adults enjoy a more leisurely meal. If the kids commandeer the game room after dinner, the grown-ups can decamp to the main floor’s living room. With its luxe cabin decor—roomy roll-arm seating, Arts and Crafts-style tables, burnished wood-plank floor, walls and ceiling, a stone-surround gas fireplace—it’s a handsome, comfortable space for watching TV, surfing the web or playing Scrabble. The five bedrooms are furnished to the same high standard. The two bedrooms on the top floor each have a king-size bed. Of the three bedrooms on the lower level, one has a king-size bed, one has a queen-sized bed and the other has a set of queen bunk beds. All five bedrooms boast their own private bathroom, a TV and plenty of storage. Have additional guests? The game room can sleep up to four people—two on each futon—and the sofa in the living room converts to a bed for another two. In all, Starry Nights Lodge can sleep eighteen people, making it perfect for a family reunion, a ski trip with friends, or a summer vacation with another family. No matter the occasion or the time of year, when you stay at Starry Nights Lodge a good time will be had by all. See for yourself! Reserve your stay today and start planning your best vacation ever.

Interior

Bedroom 1: 1st Bedroom Bedroom 2: 2nd Bedroom Bedroom 3: 3rd Bedroom Bedroom 4: 4th Bedroom Bedroom 5: 5th Bedroom Common 1: Living Room

Remarks

-Please let us know if you are bringing a pet or ADA qualified service animal. -Smoking is not permitted. -Parties and events are not permitted. -Check-in is after 4PM and check out by 10AM. -We have a strict age limitation that no guests be under the age of 25 for this listing unless they are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. We require 1 parent/legal guardian for every 4 guests under 25. Upon booking, we will request verification of the ages of all guests. If guests do not meet this age requirement the reservation will be cancelled. -Per company policy, we are required to collect a credit card number and signed rental agreement once booking is confirmed. -We will require guests to provide an email address in order to gain access to our Guest Portal containing all important information about entry and access instructions. -We are locally operated and requests all guests text or call our 24/7 guest services team with any questions or concerns.

Rent and Fees for the Property are as follows: A reservation deposit of $300 or $1000 (if total amount is more than $4000) is required (the “Reservation Deposit”). This must be paid at the time of booking.
The Reservation Deposit shall be applied toward the total amount due and is only refundable within 48 hours of booking.

Cancellations:

(a) If the Property becomes unavailable to the Guest prior to occupancy, due to no actions, negligence or fault of Manager or its agents (“unavailability” under this Agreement is more particularly described herein as “owner occupied”, occupied by guests of owner, occupants of owners guests)Manager agrees, in these circumstances only, to refund the full amount paid to the date of cancellation, and Guest agrees to release any and all claims against Manager and its agents or affiliates. Nonetheless, in the event of such other unavailability of a rental property for other unforeseen or natural circumstances, including but in no way limited to: where such road/bridges prevents a particular access to a rental property or is obstructed from the institution of curfews or roadblocks by a county, HOA, city or municipality, through no fault of Manager or its agents, Manager agrees to use its best efforts to accommodate the Guest by reserving the right to move, relocate, reassign or change the rental property, and Guest agrees that under said circumstances does not warrant in any way justify a refund or reimbursement of rental monies under this Agreement.However, the Manager in its sole discretion may provide a refund or reimbursement of certain rental monies to the Guest if any and all efforts to accommodate Guest have been exhausted.

(b) If, for any reason, the Guest cancels this Agreement after (48) hours from the reservation date, the reservation monies received will not be refunded which is any monies applied up to the date of the cancellation will be forfeited. Guests are given (48) hours from time of booking to cancel reservation without penalty, and receive a full refund of rental monies.

(c) No refund or reimbursement of rental monies paid under this Agreement is due to Guest or its occupants (or will be made) for inclement weather. “Unforeseeable” circumstances may arise which make it impossible or impractical for Manager to provide the anticipated accommodations to Guest.
Such circumstances may include, but not be limited to, scheduling problems, roadblocks, curfews, equipment failures, as well as a fire or other casualty at the Premises. In such a circumstance, Manager reserves the exclusive right to transfer Guest and/or its occupants to another vacation rental property of reasonably comparable value, determined in the sole discretion of Manager, whose determination shall be final. In other circumstances such as acts of God, acts of war, acts of terrorism, hurricanes, wind storms, tornadoes, fires or snow or other natural occurrences, said circumstances not being exclusive, it may be impossible or impractical for Manager to make available reasonable or other alternative accommodations to Guest.In such a circumstance, Manager may return or provide a reimbursement of the payments received from Guest.
Travel or Vacation Insurance is highly recommended to be obtained by Guest, however, Manager makes no warrants or representations to Guest relating to any amounts refunded by Travel or Vacation Insurance. Guest and parties listed above must comply with any and all mandatory evacuation orders, if any.

(d) Cancellations, abandonment or early departure by the guest at the rental property for any reason (excluding mandatory evacuation ) do not warrant any refund of rent to Guest. In the event of a mandatory evacuation order issued by a county or otherwise, Guest agrees to comply with such order, and Manager after attempting to move, relocate or reassign Guest to a comparable or similar rental property, may agree in this specific circumstance to refund, credit or reimburse Guest of rental monies for only the dates affected by the mandatory evacuation. Guest understands and agrees that a partial refund of rental monies may be justified by Manager for only such dates associated with the mandatory evacuation, and no other reimbursement of rent will be approved.

(e) Unforeseen Circumstances. If the subject Property becomes unavailable [as described in section (9) herein, or uninhabitable for any reason, Manager reserves the right to: (i) move/relocate the Guest to a comparable or similar rental property, or (ii) cancel this Agreement without penalty and pending a full or partial return of Guest(s)’s monies depending on the circumstances, and at sole discretion of Manager.
Further, Manager cannot be held liable for any acts of nature or major mechanical failures that would prohibit or limit the use of subject rental property. Guest understands and further agrees that the health of Guest or their guests or children does not constitute grounds for refund.

Travel Insurance: Guest may have the option to purchase travel insurance from a third party company providing such insurance. Payment for travel insurance is due at the time of booking. Such insurance is optional. Upon filing a Guest claim, all rents and other charges are fully due and payable to Manager. Any refund to be issued will be handled through the Travel Insurance Company only.

Please visit www.vacationrentalinsurance.com/330cert to obtain your travel insurance policy or certificate of insurance for your Covered Trip if you have paid for or authorized payment for the travel insurance. The travel protection, if purchased, includes insurance coverage for Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption, Travel Delay, Baggage Delay, Baggage and Personal Effects, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Emergency Assistance, Medical or Dental Expense, and Rental Car Damage. Please read your document carefully as certain limitations, restrictions and exclusions apply. The insurance coverage is underwritten by Stonebridge Casualty Insurance Company and the non-insurance assistance services are provided by CSA's designated provider. Please contact CSA at 866-999-4018 if you have any questions.