🏞 A Mountain Retreat Where Memories Are Made Welcome to Trailhead Lodge; your front-row seat to peace, presence, and the quiet magic of the Smoky Mountains. Nestled beside the boundary of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this soulful retreat offers rare access to a hidden trailhead just steps from the driveway: no crowds, no signs, just nature unfolding in every direction. Whether you're chasing waterfalls, sipping coffee on the balcony, or watching your kids laugh in the game room, you’ll feel it here: the exhale, the stillness, the joy of being fully together. 🛌 Sleeps 8 2 King Bedrooms – one on each floor for added privacy Master Suite – with private balcony, ensuite bath, & a coffee + bourbon bar Game Room Bunk Nook – 2 bunkbeds (4 twin beds) perfect for kids or teens TVs in every sleeping area, plus living and game rooms 🍳 Kitchen & Dining Fully stocked kitchen with everything you need Log dining table for 6 + bar seating for 4 Coffee bar and ice machine for ultimate convenience 🎱 Game Room & Family Fun Pool table, arcades, board games, and cozy seating Big screen TV for movie nights and game-day gatherings Designed for joyful connection across generations 🌲 Outdoor Spaces & Wildlife Watching Hot tub under the stars (seats 4) 2 decks with mountain air and outdoor dining Gas grill for easy dinners Frequent bear sightings - safely watch from the deck and don’t forget to lock your car doors! 🐻 Bears can smell food from over a mile away (yep, seriously). Leaving snacks on the back deck is basically ringing a dinner bell. Please bring all food inside when you're not outside enjoying it. 🏞 Unmatched Location Trail steps from the driveway - Cove Mountain Trail connects to Surgarlands Visitor Center and Laurel Falls <1 mile to Ober Mountain with tram, skiing, and alpine adventure 3 miles to downtown Gatlinburg - dining, shopping, distillery tours 🏊‍♀️ Resort Perks Included Access to 3 mountaintop pools, tennis, and pickleball courts Pools open Memorial Day to Labor Day Courts open year-round 🛻 Important Notes for Your Stay ⛰ Mountain Roads & STEEP Driveway: Like most mountain homes, access includes winding roads and a STEEP driveway. There is flat parking available at the base if preferred—most front-wheel drive vehicles do fine. For winter months, 4WD or chains are recommended. 📶 Cell Service & Wi-Fi: Spotty cell signal (especially AT&T) is common this close to the National Park. Strong Wi-Fi available for streaming and messaging. 🐻 Bear Country Precautions: Lock car doors and never leave food outside Observe bears from a safe distance—yes, they really do visit often! 🌧 Trip Insurance Recommended: Due to our mountain setting, we recommend purchasing trip insurance. We cannot offer weather-related refunds.