Big Bear Ridge Lodge
6 bedrooms | Sleeps max 26 | 7 bathrooms (6 full, 1 half) | 5,858 sqft
Fire pit | Mountain views | Brook | Lawn | Swing set | Outdoor hot tub
★ 5.0 (80+ reviews)
Welcome to Big Bear Ridge Lodge – our home in the Smoky Mountains! Our cabin will let you unwind, relax, and enjoy a true vacation together.
★ Stunning large log construction with generous common spaces
★ Decks and picture windows with stunning views
★ Large yard with fire pit, lawn games, swing set
★ Hot tub, pool table, arcade machines, large-screen TVs
★ Piano and other musical instruments
★ Board games, children’s books
★ Mountain brook via private walking trail
★ Ample parking
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Highlighted features
Ample space
- Plenty of space even for large groups
- Close to 6,000 square feet
- Large kitchen and dining areas
- Three generous common areas
- Three decks
- Large yard
- Lot with private walking trail down to a mountain brook
Views and mountain stream
- Enjoy the stunning views from the living room or the deck
- Take a walk on our private trail to our mountain stream.
Generous bedrooms
Six large bedrooms (sleeping 18) and four sleeper sofas (sleeping another 8) for a total capacity of 26.
Fully equipped kitchen
We love to cook together and have equipped the kitchen with all the large and small appliances you need so you can make every meal memorable (and enough place settings for everyone!)
Bathrooms for everyone
Six and a half baths, including four showers, three bathtub/shower combos, and a large whirlpool-style jetted bathtub.
Large parking
- Easily park six large cars (or several more with a little bit of planning)
Outdoor entertainment
- Dining and lounge seating on the three decks, as well as plenty of rockers
- Large gas grill on the kitchen deck
- Eight-person hot tub
- Large yard with wood-burning fire pit (firewood included)
- Lawn games
- Private trail down to the mountain stream
- Swing set to keep the little ones happy
Indoor relaxing
- Pool table
- Gas fireplace
- Board games
- Two arcade machines
- Large-screen TVs in common areas and smaller ones in each bedroom
- Premium satellite channels
- X-Box
- High-speed Wi-Fi throughout
Musical instruments
Entertain each other or take the opportunity to learn to play together with our instruments
- Piano
- Guitar
- Banjo
- Ukuleles
Family-friendly amenities
- 2 high chairs
- 2 pack’n’plays
- Children’s books
- Outdoor swing set
Cabin walkthrough
Main floor living room
Entering the spacious foyer, you’ll face the massive staircase and the huge picture windows with stunning views of the Smokies, with the Greenbrier Pinnacle front and center. In the living room, with its high cathedral ceilings and large logs, you will find lots of big comfy living furniture facing the stacked stone fireplace in the large spacious room for gathering your whole group. A new 70″ flat-screen TV is placed above the log beam mantel.
Kitchen
Just off the large living room is a spacious kitchen with all modern appliances: microwave, Vitamix Pro 750 blender, KitchenAid assistant, Cuisinart food processor, double toasters, panini grill, waffle maker, double function coffee machine for drip brewing and Keurig pods, Crock-Pot, etc. The kitchen has basic supplies, including spices and multiple sets of salt and pepper grinders. There are plenty of high-quality plates, dishes, cups, and glasses – even for the largest groups. The beautiful flatware is American-designed and American-made. The kitchen has large counters, as well as a work island with a bar and extra seating. Well-lit and with a practical floor plan for preparing meals and cleaning up, the kitchen is so beautiful you will really enjoy the time you spend there. A second fridge is located downstairs.
Dining area
Adjacent to the kitchen and through the beautifully carved log arch is a large dining area with customizable seating: 10 at one long table, two tables that can seat four each, and five stools at the kitchen island for a total seating capacity of 23 altogether in one room.
Main floor decks
There are two large, covered decks just off the kitchen, on either side of the large dining area. One has a large commercial-grade 5-burner Broil King Regal 520 gas grill with plenty of space for meal preparers. The other deck, also covered, has outdoor tables and chairs for those who would like to enjoy their meal outdoors gazing at the Smoky Mountains, as well as rockers to sit and relax.
Upstairs loft area
At the top of the grand staircase, you realize anew just how impressive the view is from your cabin. The loft area is well-appointed and designed for fun and relaxation. You can watch TV, revel in the spectacular beauty out the windows, recline on the comfy couches (which also offer extra sleeping), or join in a game of pool on the solid wood pool table.
Theater room
The lower level houses the theater room. Plenty of seating on sofas and comfy recliners so everyone can see the big screen. New 82″ flat-screen TV, 290+ satellite channels, Bluray/DVD player, and a selection of DVDs with our favorite movies. There is also a wet bar with a fridge with an ice maker and microwave for preparing movie snacks and drinks. Window coverings provide darkness for that matinee showing. An Xbox One X with four controllers and a good selection of sports, party, and family games allow for entertainment for everyone. There are also two multi-game arcade machines (placed in the laundry room so they won’t disturb those watching TV) that will provide hours of enjoyment for all players. If needing additional sleeping space, two of the sofas convert to queen beds.
Lower deck
The lower deck is home to an eight-person hot tub with an amazing view of the mountains. What an incredible spot for relaxing with friends or family in your own private tub. The covered deck is optimal for enjoying the hot tub no matter what kind of weather. You’ll also find additional rockers as well as full-size and children’s picnic tables.
Laundry room
There is a large laundry room with a commercial-grade washer, dryer, and ironing board for your convenience.
The yard
The large backyard with a lawn hosts a beautiful, custom-built wood fire pit for hours of enjoying just sitting and gazing into the fire. Or maybe your group would like to roast hot dogs and then make smores. We even have pie irons made out of cast iron that you can use to cook directly in the firepit. We provide firewood for guests (please use responsibly). For the children, there is a swing set with a slide in the yard. We also provide guests with a range of lawn games that you’ll find in the outdoor storage box: Giant Jenga, Giant 4 in a row, Cornhole, Horseshoes, Washer toss, Tic tac toss, and others.
Mountain stream
With our cabin, you don’t have to choose between amazing views and relaxing by a mountain brook. We have prepared a walking trail down to our mountain stream, where you will find Adirondack chairs to let you sit in the middle of the serene nature and listen to the soothing sound of running water.
Bedrooms
With six bedrooms and four sleeper sofas, Big Bear Ridge Lodge can sleep up to 26 guests. For families with infants, two pack’n’plays are available.
Master king suite
The master bedroom King suite on the main floor enjoys a splendid view of the mountains and has beautiful furnishings. – –
- King-size bed
- Direct access to the deck
- Spacious ensuite bathroom with Jacuzzi tub and walk-in shower
- Large walk-in closet
- Flat-screen TV
- Ceiling fan
Upstairs king room (mountain view)
Upstairs, you’ll find a King bedroom with views over the Smokies.
- King-size bed
- Full bathroom with tub/shower combo outside the door
- Closet
- Flat-screen TV
- Ceiling fan
Upstairs king room (forest view)
The second King bedroom on the top floor has views of the trees at the front of the house.
- King-size bed
- Full bathroom with shower outside the door
- Closet
- Flat-screen TV
- Ceiling fan
Bottom floor king suite
On one side of the theater room is a spacious king suite.
- King-size bed
- Ensuite full bathroom with shower tub
- Large walk-in closet
- Flat-screen TV
- Ceiling fan
Family suite
On the other side of the theater room, you’ll find a family suite.
- Queen-size bed plus a twin-over-queen bunk bed
- Ensuite full bathroom with shower
- Closet
- Flat-screen TV
- Ceiling-fan
Family room
Across the hall is another bedroom suitable for a family.
- Queen-size bed plus twin-over-queen bunk bed
- Full bathroom with a tub shower combo outside the room
- Closet
- Flat-screen TV.
Bathrooms
The cabin has six full baths, as well as a half bath.
Master suite bathroom
- Full bath
- Jetted tub
- Walk-in shower
- Towels
- Toiletry amenity set
Top floor bathroom 1
- Full bath (tub/shower combo)
- Outside the top floor bedrooms
- Towels
- Toiletry amenity set
Top floor bathroom 2
- Full bath (shower)
- Additional makeup counter
- Outside the top floor bedrooms
- Towels
- Toiletry amenity set
Bottom floor king suite bathroom
- Full bath (tub/shower combo)
- Ensuite to the bottom floor king suite
- Towels
- Toiletry amenity set
Bottom floor family room bathroom
- Full bath (shower)
- Ensuite to the family room facing the decks
- Towels
- Toiletry amenity set
Bottom floor bathroom 3
- Full bath (tub/shower combo)
- Outside the second family room
- Towels
- Toiletry amenity set
Other amenities
- Linen and towels provided
- Parking – generous parking area. Can easily fit six vehicles – or more with some planning. If additional space is needed, parking is possible along the road leading to the cabin.
- High-speed internet with wireless access points on each floor
- Satellite TV channels on all of the nine TVs in the cabin
- Firewood provided for the fire pit (please note that depending on the weather, the firewood may be a bit damp)
- Solar power – to help with the cabin’s energy independence, we have a solar array on the roof
- Washer and dryer – commercial grade machines for any eventual laundry needs
- Iron and board
- Hair dryers in all bathrooms