Wood Fern Lodge

I can’t sit still at home; there is ALWAYS something to do. Woodfern Lodge is a sanctuary to me. I can do all the things I do at home, (cook, clean, do laundry), but the majority of my time is spent in being still…looking at God’s creation…talking with friends and family…resting. I get the best sleep I ever do! Woodfern Lodge is the best life reset I’ve ever found!

Anonymous U from Marietta - Posted: 2/17/2025

What an endorsement! Thank you for sharing your love for Wood Fern Lodge with us. We're pretty partial to it also! Please come back again soon -- we can't wait to serve you again!

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

Posted: 2/17/2025

This has been a fabulous vacation! I’m relaxing and doing only what I want! What a glorious gift Wood Fern Lodge is. Great beds, fabulous kitchen, and magical views of Mt. LeConte. I enjoyed the screened in porch for outdoor relaxation when it rained. We enjoyed a trip to Bush Beans Visitor Center as an interesting rainy-day excursion. You must take the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail in your car. We saw 4 bears: boy, mom, and 2 cubs. I look forward to my next visit. Wood Fern Lodge is an absolute sanctuary and personal refuge.

Jay - Posted: 9/27/2024

This has been the most relaxing week for us. Coffee on the screened porch watching the sun rise. Naps on the swinging bed in the afternoons. The peaceful days passed way too fast. Saw 1 chipmunk, 1 rabbit, 1 black bear on the parkway, and 7 turkeys…. We will see you again soon!

Ian W - Posted: 9/27/2024

We had a wonderful stay! We saw a black bear out the back porch and it was very peaceful. We did some hikes, ate some good food, and drank moonshine!

The Sosas - Posted: 9/27/2024

A beautiful black bear came very close to the deck yesterday and then a deer! The full moon is gorgeous! All is so still and quiet out on the deck today as usual. And, we did have an owl for a couple of days.

Gwen - Posted: 9/27/2024

This was our first time staying at Wood Fern Lodge. We really enjoyed our stay and made lots of memories! We did have an encounter with a pretty large black bear while playing putt putt in Gatlinburg. We also had a visit from a black bear at the back porch. He decided to lay down and relax at the basement door. He eventually walked off eating on some blueberry bushes. Wonderful encounter! We will definitely be back!!

The Rylee family - Posted: 9/27/2024

Wood Fern Lodge is a refuge and sanctuary for us! This was our third time to stay here…and It was our FAVORITE! We had the BEST TIME! We watched a bear eat blueberries from the deck for 20 minutes! He saw us…we were still…and we enjoyed one another’s company 20 feet apart for 20 minutes! Where can this happen? Wood Fern! Thank you for the best time ever!

The Warbingtons - Posted: 9/27/2024

We had a wonderful family vacation in Wood Fern Lodge. We spent time in PF, Gatlinburg, and Sevierville. Enjoyed everything from the arcade, sleeping, eating, and Dollywood. The highlight was seeing the following at the house: 13 bears, 1 bobcat, 1 turkey, 1 rabbit, and 3 deer. What a wonderful house! Thank you for sharing it with us.

Two happy families - Posted: 7/3/2024

Wood Fern Lodge is both beautiful and a slice of perfection. It is a perfect place to slow down, to find peace, to find shelter, to be grateful, to keep promises, to believe in tomorrows, and to make lasting memories. Thank you for sharing this magnificent haven!

Patrick and Cecilia - Posted: 7/3/2024

This is the most impressive Mountain Laurel home we have stayed in. Extremely well maintained and full of amenities. The Lutron Homeworks smart home system can be difficult to immediately grasp and resulted in some inadvertent lights being shut off or turned on at inopportune times. This is not the fault of the home, though. I would suggest guests take a few moments to familiarize themselves with the system by researching online prior to arrival. If there is one item that might need to be noted, it is that the landscaping has not been maintained and is not represented correctly by the photos on this listing. Many shrubs are overgrown and the area is very weedy. Certainly not enough of an issue to make this property any less deserving of a 5 star review.

Anonymous U from Warren - Posted: 6/19/2024

Fern Lodge exceeded all expectations. The property was secluded, exceptionally maintained and offered many unexpected amenities. Morning coffee on the screened in patio while listening to the sounds of nature was so peaceful. The kitchen is a chef’s dream with high end appliances and stocked with every possible gadget. The mattresses were exquisite. While not an issue for our SUV, the drive up to the house was very steep however, worth the views.

Emily B - Posted: 1/11/2024

The home was beautiful and had everything we needed. The location is one of our favorites; we've always liked the Norton's Creek area. Our only regret is that our vacation was just too short. We hope to return in the coming months to book a longer stay.

Glen S - Posted: 1/5/2024

Great house with tons of amenities. Great location, great views! Perfect for groups of 6 or more.

Michael D - Posted: 1/5/2024

We loved this cabin! Even with the power outage we had the best time, as well as the rental company staying in touch with us about the outage. We will be back!

Amber L. - Posted: 8/6/2023

Beautiful views, newly renovated cabin, great outdoor space. Short drive into Gatlinburg, about 10 minutes. Technology worked well, not that you need it or want it! We will definitely be back!

Anthony R. - Posted: 7/11/2023

The Wood Fern Lodge was more than we could have ever asked for. It was beautiful, secluded, and felt so homey! Thank you for everything. We can’t wait to come back!

Crystal C. - Posted: 7/9/2023

This house was simply breathtaking. Easy check-in and check-out, fully equipped with everything we could possibly need, and is secluded yet so close to all of the attractions we wanted to enjoy in Pigeon Forge. I had some of the best sleep I’ve had in a long time here. Thank you for helping make our family vacation so much more enjoyable! We will definitely be back!!!

Crystal C - Posted: 7/1/2023

Relaxing home with everything you could need. Very enjoyable stay. All the amenities of home. Clean, comfortable beds, plenty of room for alone time. Seen several black bears walking past while lounging on the deck. We rented this property because when looking at the pictures it had a treadmill. When we arrived it wasn’t there. Made a call and they brought the next morning. My daughter is a track long distance runner and it was very important for us. When we come back we will be staying there again.

Troy J. - Posted: 4/22/2023

Awesome property, excellent management. Seen bears everyday below our deck.

Troy Johnson - Posted: 4/3/2023

Everything was great! Just a couple of minor items: the A/C in the laundry room was on full go the entire stay (no separate thermostat to control). Also, a sheet on site describing use of TV, whole house sound system, possible WiFi access codes, fireplace controls, etc. would be helpful.

Phillip Neumann - Posted: 3/24/2023

We stayed with friends at the Woodfern Lodge and have never enjoyed a mountain getaway more! The home was just that - a home…with everything you could want. It had multiple gorgeous, comfortable living spaces for time to gather as well as be alone; the Mountain View was spectacular from everywhere; the kitchen was extremely spacious and exceedingly equipped; the fireplaces (both indoor and outdoor) made for beautiful, cozy gatherings; the bedrooms were very comfortable and private. My favorite spaces were the screened porch and the deck! Because of the privacy of the location and the top tier accommodations, Woodfern Lodge exceeded even my lofty expectations. I can’t wait to return!

Jill Warbington - Posted: 2/1/2023

Cannot say enough about the MLC staff and this cabin - simply amazing!! Wish you wouldn't share so we can keep it as our own family secret!! Thanks for all the special memories! Our son got engaged and Mountain Laurel dropped off a gift to celebrate the occasion. The location is so private--we felt like this is what Gatlinburg used to be like before all the attractions. I would say it was nice to be close enough to everything but completely secluded back at Wood Fern Lodge. The home is spacious and stunning. We will be back!!

Stephanie Spahn - Posted: 12/26/2022

Thank you Stephanie for being our first guest at Wood Fern Lodge. We are so glad you have a great New Year's Eve celebrating at this luxury home. The weather proved to be challenging but we are glad we were on site to handle your concerns. And congratulations on your son's engagement! Hope to see you again soon.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

Cannot say enough about the MLC staff and this cabin - simply amazing!! Wish you wouldn't share so we can keep it as our own family secret!! Thanks for all the special memories! We will be back!!

Stephanie Spahn - Posted: 12/26/2022

Wood Fern Lodge was the perfect getaway! My husband and I joined another couple in Gatlinburg and stayed in this 100 Collection property, and never want to stay anywhere else! It was secluded, spacious, with lots of gathering spots to see the mountain views - for time alone or with a group. The main floor's great room was beautiful, the screened-in porch with rockers, the deck with swing and outdoor fireplace, the family room on the lower level, the game area in the loft...we enjoyed it all! The bedrooms were all private and spacious, with adjoining bathrooms but one of my favorite amenities is the fully equipped - large - kitchen. I didn't mind doing dishes looking out the window at Mt. LeConte! Of course, I could also have loaded either of the two dishwashers! Thank you, MLC! Wood Fern Lodge - the PERFECT majestic, private, fun, relaxing, amenity-filled personal resort-away-from-home. Would 100% recommend for an upscale vacation...except when I want to be there! The only thing wrong with Wood Fern Lodge is not staying long enough!

J Warbington - Posted: 2/23/2022