Hippensteal's Mountain View Inn
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.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- Nearest major city: Pigeon Forge (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. - Nearest major airport: Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee-Tyson) 45 miles
Room Rates (USD American Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: Rooms
- There are 11 guest accommodations (11 with private baths)
- Single occupancy rate is $ 159.00
- Double occupancy rate is $ 179.00
- The rate for each additional person is $ 50.00
Meals
- A Full breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: 8:30 am - 10:00 am
- Breakfast is served in the Breakfast/dining area
- Additional food services included in room rate: Coffee, Fresh fruit and pastries, Afternoon tea
- Special meals available: Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
Policies
- Minimum stay required (2 nights on Holidays and Events)
- Smoking is allowed in limited areas (Outsid only)
- We cannot accommodate guest pets
- Children are welcome (Call ahead please.)
- No childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted (Bring your own )
- Deposit amount required (1 nights stay.)
- Check in time is 3 pm and Check out time is 11 am
- Cancellations:
Notice of cancellation within 10 days prior to arrival date. - Accepted by the following agencies:
- Professional Association of Innkeepers International
- Tennessee Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers Association
Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Lisa and Vern Hippensteal
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
- There are 3 dogs on the property
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
Onsite or Nearby Activities
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, Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort, Great Smoky Mnt. National Park, Dollywood , Shopping, Sight-seeing, Ski rentals, Swimming, Swimming pool, Tennis courts, Video Arcade, Water sports, Whitewater Rafting
Gatlinburg Nearby Cities
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