MountainLoft Resort II

The Resort and Its Setting

MountainLoft Resort II is independently run rather than part of a large hotel-branded timeshare chain, which usually means a smaller, owner-focused community rather than a sprawling corporate property. It sits in Gatlinburg, a mountain town in Sevier County that has built its whole identity around being the main gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Because the resort is RCI-affiliated, owners aren't limited to using their week on-site — they can bank it into the RCI exchange network and trade for stays elsewhere, which is a real plus for anyone who wants variety from year to year rather than returning to the same mountain each time.

Gatlinburg and the Smokies: What There Is to Do

Gatlinburg works whether you're after hard hiking or a lazy week of shopping and eating. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is just a couple of miles away and is the most-visited national park in the US — think scenic drives, waterfalls, and wildlife sightings rather than quiet, uncrowded trails, especially in summer. The Gatlinburg SkyLift gives panoramic views over the town, Anakeesta Adventure Park has ziplines and treetop courses for families, and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies is a solid wet-weather option. For something slower, the Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Community is one of the largest artist communities in North America, with well over a hundred independent studios to wander through. Laurel Falls Trail, a moderate walk to a 75-foot waterfall, is one of the park's most popular hikes and a reasonable outing from the resort.

Selling or Renting Your Week Here

If you own a week at MountainLoft Resort II and no longer plan to use it, you can list it for sale or rent on BidMyTimeshare.com. It's an owner-to-owner marketplace: you set your own asking price, buyers or renters contact you directly through the listing, and BidMyTimeshare.com doesn't take a commission — sellers simply pay a one-time listing fee to get their week in front of buyers.

Because MountainLoft Resort II is independently managed, resale here typically goes through the resort's own owners' association or management company rather than a brand-wide transfer department. Before agreeing a price with a buyer, both sides should confirm two things directly with the resort: the current transfer fee for putting the week into a new owner's name, and the current annual maintenance fee, since these vary and shouldn't be guessed at by either party. Get confirmation from the association in writing, and make sure it's written into the contract before any money changes hands.

What a resale buyer gets is usage rights to the week and unit type stated on the deed or contract, plus — importantly — the ability to continue enrolling the week with RCI for exchanges, since that affiliation belongs to the resort, not to the previous owner individually. What they don't automatically get is any loyalty perks or history tied to the prior owner's account; exchange credits or banked weeks generally don't transfer and need to be used up before a sale closes.

What Renters Typically Look For

Renters searching for a week at MountainLoft Resort II are usually after a self-catering mountain base for a Smokies trip — space for a family, a kitchen so they're not eating out for every meal, and proximity to the park entrance and downtown Gatlinburg. Being upfront in your listing about unit size, sleeping capacity, and the time of year available helps match you with the right renter quickly.

Practical Notes for Owners and Buyers

Anyone buying resale, renting, or taking over an existing week should ask the resort directly for current fees rather than relying on older paperwork, since maintenance fees and transfer costs can change year to year. If exchange flexibility matters to you, confirm the week is still actively enrolled with RCI before you commit, since enrolment status can sometimes lapse.