Tanasi Lodge | Weddings, Retreats & Family Getaways
Hosted by Avara Stays
Description
"Tanasi," the Cherokee word believed to be the origin of "Tennessee," means "the gathering place." True to its name, this 7,500 sq ft lodge was built for family reunions, corporate retreats, weddings and big group getaways. Three spacious levels, nearly 360-degree views of Wears Valley, and both sunrise and sunset from the property.
UPPER LEVEL (THIRD FLOOR)
- 4 king bedrooms sharing 2 Jack-and-Jill bathrooms with jetted tubs (each bath serves two bedrooms)
- The dreamcatcher bedroom: a king with floor-to-ceiling windows and astounding mountain views
- Floor-to-ceiling windows across the level, with Chilhowee Mountain and sunset views
- Landing sitting area and an expansive balcony with lounge seating, plus a queen sleeper sofa
MAIN LEVEL (SECOND FLOOR)
- 4 king suites, each with its own private bathroom with jetted tub
- Suites look out to Mt. Le Conte, Cove Mountain or the sunset over Chilhowee Mountain, several with balcony doors
- Great room with a stacked-stone wood-burning fireplace, Roku TV and mountain views front and back
- Fully equipped gourmet kitchen with granite counters, a big island, separate bar sink and ice maker
- Dining for 16 (12 at the table plus 4 at the island)
LOWER LEVEL (GROUND FLOOR)
- Private movie theater: 13 seats under a starry-sky ceiling. Movie tickets free for guests.
- Media and game room with a 75" 4K Smart TV, satellite service, soundbar and Xbox Series X with Ultimate Game Pass
- Pool table, commercial air hockey and two arcade machines
- Second kitchen with island seating
- Living area with a queen sleeper sofa
- Dolly's Room with a queen bed
- Bunk room with two full-over-queen bunk beds and satellite TV
- 2 full bathrooms with tub/shower combos
- Laundry room with four high-end washer/dryer units
OUTDOORS
- Hot tub on the deck between the ground level and the main floor, with valley and mountain views
- Two grills on the ground level in the backyard, propane provided
- Fire pit with wood provided, made for s'mores and stargazing
- Porches and balconies on every level, plus a terrace with bistro tables
- Free access to the Honeysuckle Meadows community pool (seasonal, about 2 miles away)
- Free EV charging with an on-site Tesla Wall Connector (non-Tesla EVs bring a J1772 adapter)
SLEEPING: 10 bedrooms (8 kings, 1 queen, 1 bunk room), 2 queen sleeper sofas and 8 full bathrooms for up to 30 guests.
WEDDINGS & EVENTS
Say "I do" with the Smoky Mountains as your backdrop. Tanasi hosts ceremonies and receptions with seating for up to 75 guests, with porches for portraits, a Great Room for long family-style dinners and a gourmet kitchen with room for your caterer. You bring the decorations and catering; we provide the mountaintop setting. Event parking fits 10 to 15 cars depending on vehicle size. Weddings and events are welcome; a $1,500 event fee is added to the reservation.
ALL YEAR
Oversized Christmas trees at Christmastime and fall decor for Thanksgiving. Ski and snow tube at Ober Mountain in winter, hike and fish in spring, go tubing in Townsend in summer and chase fall color in autumn.
LOCATION
Perched atop Hatcher Mountain in Wears Valley (Sevierville), about 7 miles to Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Townsend, and 3 miles to the quiet back entrance of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Dollywood, Splash Country, shopping and dining are minutes away.
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Beth
Nov 2025My extended family enjoyed Thanksgiving week at Tanasi Lodge. The mountain views are stunning. The Lodge is pretty cozy, even though it has ten bedrooms. The younger children loved the gameroom and movie theater and did not want to leave their "mountain" house when the vacation was over. The lodge is located on three levels and the entrance is on the bottom level which was a bit challenging to get our coolers full of food for the week up to the kitchen on the main (2nd) level. There are plenty of things to do in the area and everyday the young people enjoyed being out and about to do some exploring and hiking. Overall, the lodge provided a gathering place, large enough to get almost all of us under one roof and enjoy Thanksgiving together for the first time in several years. Everyone really enjoyed themselves.
Christina
Nov 2025We absolutely loved our stay! Beautiful views, clean cabin, fun space for children, well stocked with anything you might need! Thank you for allowing us to stay at your amazing Airbnb!
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House Rules
- Maximum occupancy: as agreed at booking. No additional overnight guests without prior written approval from the Owner.
- No smoking inside the property. Smoking is permitted only in designated outdoor areas, if any.
- No parties or events without prior written approval from the Owner.
- Quiet hours: 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM. Please respect neighbors and surrounding wildlife.
- Pets: one dog under 20 lb may be approved in advance for a $195 pet fee — ask before booking. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.
- Pool, hot tub, and outdoor amenities: use at your own risk. Children must be supervised at all times.
- Trash and recycling: follow the instructions left at the property.
- Departure: please leave the property in the condition in which you found it. Excessive cleaning beyond standard turnover may be charged against the damage deposit.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation until 5 days before check-in. After that, no refunds. Cancellation terms for your dates are also shown in the booking widget before you confirm.Questions? Email host@avarastays.com.