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Anakeesta

Immerse yourself in the beauty and adventure of the great outdoors at Anakeesta.

Located in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, our mountain top theme park sits high atop Gatlinburg with spectacular views of town and National Park. With elements of play and adventure, we mix relaxation and delicious dining options to create a memorable experience in for families and friends: day or night.

Admission to Anakeesta includes all day park access and unlimited scenic rides via our Chondola chair lift ride which transports you to our whimsical Firefly Village with quaint shopping, and dining. Enjoy unlimited rides on the Ridge Rambler adventure truck for a forest excursion to the top of Anakeesta Summit, you just might catch a glimpse of a black bear, sasquatch, or even an elusive bobcat!

Stroll along the mountaintop to our nature-themed Black Bear Village. After shopping, take in the elevated dining experience at Cliff Top with gorgeous views of the Great Smoky Mountains.

Continue your adventure by strolling on the TreeTop Skywalk, with over 800-feet of connected bridges hanging 50 to 60-feet in the air, the TreeTop Skywalk is the longest tree-based skywalk bridge in North America. Enjoy the sweeping views of the Great Smoky Mountains, and Mt. LeConte, with a trip up our AnaVista Tower, the highest point in downtown Gatlinburg! This one of a kind structure provides guests with 360-degree views of mountains as far away as Kentucky and a different perspective to the park with lush botanical Vista Gardens 60 feet below!

Home to over 10,000 flowering plants, be sure to head over to our “keeper of the forest” Willow, who stands more than 20′ tall. Meander over to TreeVenture nestled in the treetops of Vista Gardens. Climb, crawl and slide your way through this interactive challenge course for all ages to enjoy! Then relax with a refreshing beverage or healthy snack from the Watering Can, located in Vista Plaza.



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Sandestin Magic

Rated 5.0 out of 5
August 18, 2025

The home was magnificent and our host even more so. Very attentive to every need . The home was very clean and spacious we would absolutely stay there again .

Ken

5 STAR VILLA LAGO

Rated 5.0 out of 5
August 4, 2025

Highly recommend the 1942 Boardwalk Dr property for your family vacation in Sandestin! This is our second time and we’ll be back again. It is spacious, clean, and stocked with all the amenities (e.g. – grill, laundry detergent, dish soap, toiletries, etc). The kids bunk room is a huge hit. The (2) 6-seater golf carts are the added bonus. We used them to go to the beach, Baytowne Wharf, grocery store, shopping, etc. Eric is there to assist you when needed and is excellent with communication/information.

Billie Jean Graham

Back Again - 5 Stars

Rated 5.0 out of 5
July 18, 2025

We just finished our second stay at Eric’s Baypine home. As with last time, it was extremely clean. The home is in an excellent location convenient to beaches and our favorite restaurants. The beds were very comfortable. The Internet and smart TV set up was great. Eric is a very attentive host who provided a lot of excellent information on the home and local area. We are already planning our next stay.

Bob Fisher

5 star stay AGAIN!!

Rated 5.0 out of 5
June 30, 2025

This is the 3rd year we have booked the home at 1942 Boardwalk for our family vacation. We have loved it every time! It is spacious and has plenty of room for everyone. The home is always stocked with items we need, i.e. laundry detergent, dish soap, and toiletries in every bathroom. We love the home comes with 2-6 seater golf carts which is important for our family to navigate the community and get to the beach separately if the need arises. I highly recommend this place for your vacation in Sandestin!!

Kristy and Jeremy Bennett

Villa Lago

Rated 5.0 out of 5
June 21, 2025

Our 2nd time renting and I can’t enough great things! Our stay was wonderful! The place was clean, full of everything we needed and perfect for our family. Added bonus was all the turtles in the back, the kids loved watching them. I love how close everything was with so much to do for everyone. Can’t wait to plan our next trip!!

Tracy