Bandit Lodge

Newly built cabin nestled in the heart of The Great Smoky Mountains. It's just a fifteen-minute drive to the Parkway but far enough away to escape the hustle and bustle. Enjoy easy access to the back entrance of The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with Metcalf Bottoms close by. Unwind and decompress under starlit nights. This luxury cabin is designed for entertainment, featuring two oversized covered porches and a spacious outdoor paverstone patio with a large firepit. Relax on the concrete patio equipped with rocking chairs or enjoy a soak in the steamy hot tub. The home theater boasts a seventy-five-inch television and comfortable leather recliners. Enjoy the custom-made exotic hardwood bar featuring authentic whiskey barrels. The four-bed queen-size bunk room is fashioned after a camping lodge, it's a great space for story-telling. For your entertainment, the cabin includes eight smart televisions, two of which offer cable with access to 128 channels. Compete with friends and family at the billiard table, regulation-sized ping pong table, air hockey table, arcade table, and corn hole setup. Seasonal amenities include access to an offsite Olympic-style pool and a year-round fishing pond. The well-equipped gourmet kitchen features stunning granite countertops and upgraded stainless steel appliances. The kitchen island is ideal for meal prep and conversation. Need a caffeine boost? The custom coffee bar includes both a Keurig and a Mr. Coffee maker. A large laundry room adjacent to the kitchen contains a pantry for all your goodies. The dining room table comfortably seats ten people. A floor-to-ceiling fireplace adds warmth and ambiance to the raised living room, where you can relax on plush leather furniture or grab a book from the Bandit Lodge library. Each of the three bedrooms includes a king-size foam mattress and hickory hardwood furniture. The finished basement features a built-in quad bunk room, with a queen-size foam mattress for each bed. The bathrooms are spacious, equipped with make-up/shaving mirrors, and benefit from endless hot water thanks to a tankless hot water heater. The cabin is beautifully decorated in a lodge style, with plenty of natural light and warm artificial lighting for the evenings. During the warmer months, Bandit Lodge provides access to an offsite outdoor pool, just a short drive away. You'll find artwork from local wildlife photographers throughout the cabin, and keep your cameras handy; the one-acre lot is frequented by various critters. Don't forget to enjoy the outdoor park grill as well! The scenic Foothills Parkway is just two miles from the cabin, and horseback riding and a scenic chairlift are only five minutes away. The Little River is five miles away, while alpine coasters and amusement parks are just eleven miles from your doorstep. Please note that pets and parties are not allowed, and the property is monitored by exterior Ring doorbells. View a video of the cabin featuring drone photography here: https://youtu.be/WjFiJpjPPPg