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Hippensteal's Mountain View Inn

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  • Inn Details

    Do you remember when Gatlinburg was a quaint, quiet little place? The driveway turns left off Grassy Branch Road and the signs welcome you. The pleasant half-mile drive to the top that winds past meadows and other homesteads doesn't prepare you for the view that awaits after the last turn. At the top of the mountain, the breath-taking panorama that stretches from Greenbriar Pinnacle to Mt. Harrison--with the majestic Mt. LeConte in the middle--greets the visitor. And the Inn has three wrap-around porches from which you can enjoy the majestic views. The Hippensteal Mountain View Inn is an eleven-bedroom bed and breakfast designed, built, and decorated by Vern and Lisa Hippensteal. The large porches invite you to come and relax in the rocking chairs under ceiling fans to watch the Great Smoky Mountains as they change minute by minute. Inside, the black and white tiled floor of the lobby, comfortable wicker furniture, and ambient lighting make the visitor feel he or she has stepped into the past. The large stone fireplace compels one to sit and relax. The breakfast room is elegantly decorated with marble-top tables, wicker chairs, and fine linen and is situated so guests can dine while watching the clouds dance across the mountains or the flames in the great stone fireplace. The kitchen is spacious and during the morning hours the aroma of breakfast fills the Inn. The Hippensteals are famous for their breakfast, which includes dishes like sausage pie, cheese souffle, homemade bread cheese melts, and sausage pinwheels. Lisa's fresh apple-raisin breads and pumpkin-chocolate breads are wonderful.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Lisa, who grew up at the original Mountain View Hotel and brings both the experience from that hotel background plus a natural warm hospitality to the Hippensteal Mountain View Inn. Vern Hippensteal is one of the area's leading watercolorists, and the Inn also serves as a gallery for Vern's works (in addition to the two other galleries in Gatlinburg).

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Number of Dogs: 3

    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Country Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Family Travel

    • Honeymoons

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Board games

    • Ceiling fans

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Ironing Board

    • Private entrance

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • VCR

    • Videos

    On Site:

    • Conference Rooms

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Internet Service

    • Library

    • Piano

    • Telephone

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    Nightly Rate

    $174 - $194

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3 pm    Check out: 11 am

    • Minimum stay: 2 nights on Holidays and Events

    • Deposit amount required: 1 nights stay.

    • Cancellations: Notice of cancellation within 10 days prior to arrival date.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: Bring your own

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: Call ahead please.

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 8:30 am - 10:00 am

    • Serving location: Breakfast/dining area

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    Additional food services

    • Coffee

    • Fresh fruit and pastries

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  • Location Type

    • Mountains

    City

    • Pigeon Forge

    • Distance to city: 9 miles

    • Directions to property:
      The Inn is located on Grassy Branch Road. From downtown Gatlinburg, turn at traffic light No. 3 onto Highway 321 N/73 E towards the Gatlinburg Arts and Crafts Community. Follow Hwy. 321 N 2.6 miles and turn left on Glades Road (just past "Battles", a large grocery). This begins the Gatlinburg Arts and Crafts Community. Follow Glades Road 3.3 miles until it ends, then turn left onto Birds Creek Road, go .4 mile to an intersection and then go right up and over the hill (.2 mile). At the "Y" go right .6 mile and our driveway is on the left.

    Airport

    • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee-Tyson) 45 miles

    Area Attractions

    • Amusement Park

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Art Galleries

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Rodeo

    • Ski area

    • Winery

    • Zoo

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bicycles

    • Bird watching

    • Canoeing

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Downhill Skiing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Kayaking

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Dollywood

    • Great Smoky Mnt. National Park

    • Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Ski rentals

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

    • Tennis courts

    • Video Arcade

    • Water sports

    • Whitewater Rafting

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    Simply Amazing

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    My husband and I spend lots of nights in B&B's. This far and away tops ALL of them. The breakfasts were stellar, the evening desserts were so delicious and the staff very warm and welcoming. The porches and the spectacular views from them are exceeded by none other. They make you feel at home and encourage you to raid the kitchen for drinks and goodies at night. The rooms were so beautiful and comfortable with very special amenities. And clean! Wow. You cannot go wrong here. Top of the mountain and away from city noises. And on the Gatlinburg Arts and Crafts Community loop. What a very, very special place. You have won our hearts. We will be back.

    A Little Bit of Heaven

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in luxury lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    My husband and I have been coming to Hippensteal's Mountain View Inn since 1996. What began as a weekend trip has evolved into a 7 day stay annually and recent years twice a year! The hospitality you will find here is unsurpassed and friends you will make over the years is wonderful. The breakfast and evening treats are absolutely delicious! The views are unbelievable and you can't help but be relaxed both during and after your stay. Ken and Lora Clay San Diego, CA

    Best B&B EVER

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    WE CHECKED INTO THE HIPPENSTEAL 2 DAYS AFTER CHRISTMAS AND THE INN WAS EXCELLENT, THE FOOD WAS WONDERFUL AND WE CAN'T WAIT TO GET BACK THERE. WE WANT IT TO BE AN ANNUAL TREAT TO OURSELVES. EVERY SINGLE ASPECT IF OUR STAY WAS PERFECT....WE'VE STAYED AT B&B's ALL OVER THE SOUTH BUT THIS, BY FAR, IT THE BEST AND IS A LEAGUE OF IT'S OWN. Ed & Barbara Rollins Germantown, TN

    Lovely Inn and Lovely People

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    We have been going to Hippensteal's for 18 years and it never gets old. The scenery, the view, the lovely rooms and the breakfasts are fabulous. The staff includes some of the most wonderful people I have ever met. I feel like I am "coming home" every time we visit.

    Great Weekend

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    My second visit was just as nice as my first. We met some friends from Chattanooga and celebrated their 17th wedding anniversary. They said they had no idea that the place would be so nice and would certainly return. My wife and I are sold on Hippensteal's. Buddy and Julia Babb

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