Great Smoky Mansion

Worth knowing

• Seven bedrooms with 7 full and 2 half baths and a stated 28-guest limit; one bunk room alone sleeps 12.
• Sleeping plan: five king rooms, a master suite with jacuzzi and balcony, one bunk room with two queen and two twin bunk sets, and sleeper sofas.
• Game room with arcade, pool table and foosball, a private theater and a half-court basketball court.
• Seasonal outdoor pool open April to September; the outdoor kitchen is also listed for that period.
• Weddings are permitted only with the homeowner's approval; a banner mentions events up to 30 guests, which differs from the 28 sleeping figure.

At full capacity that's about 3.5 people per bathroom. That's our math from the operator's numbers.

What the operator states

Sleeps

28 guests. A banner on the page says events up to 30.

Bedrooms

7

Bathrooms

7 full, 2 half

Sleeping setup

Beds and bunks

Kitchen

Fully equipped outdoor kitchen listed April to September; indoor kitchen not stated. Coffee maker and charcoal grill listed.

Meeting space

No meeting room stated. Game room with arcade games, pool table, foosball and bar area; private movie theater; half-court basketball court.

Outdoors

Seasonal private pool (April to September, weather permitting), hot tub plus indoor jacuzzi, poolside bathrooms, rocking chairs, wooded view; no outdoor fire pit stated

Pets

Not stated for this property. Site-wide policy says some cabins accept dogs (fee $55 up to 35 lb, $75 over 35 lb, two dogs maximum).

Minimum stay

Not stated for this property. Site-wide policy says most reservations need 2 nights and some periods need more.

Season

Pool and outdoor kitchen run April to September

Group rules

Weddings are allowed but need homeowner approval before the event. Site-wide rental policy (not property-specific): a group leader or chaperone must be present at all times, house parties and fireworks are prohibited, quiet hours 10 PM to 9 AM, renter must be 21 (25 for 3-bedroom and larger cabins). No permit or fire marshal statement.

Price

$470 to $2,019 per night (no date on the page; confirm before you rely on it)

Ask before you book

Built from what the operator's page left open when we checked.

1. Is your stated capacity the permitted occupancy, or a count of every bed and sofa?
2. Is there a kitchen your group can use, and how many people can it feed at once?
3. Can meals be provided, or does your group cook for itself?
4. Is there one room where everyone can sit together?
5. Can a church bus or coach reach the building, and how many cars fit?
6. Which rooms and bathrooms work for a wheelchair or walker?
7. Are pets allowed?
8. Is alcohol allowed on the property?
9. What is the minimum stay?

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Also read what "sleeps 30" really means and the full question list.

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