While traveling, my husband and I had a nice meal at the Buckhorn Inn. We were not staying at the…read moreInn, but were able to book a table for dinner. The place was romantic, quiet and lovely - a roaring fire and candles set the mood. The prix fixe meal included homemade bread, soup, an entree with vegetables and dessert for only $40/person. We also added a bottle of wine for a reasonable price. Everything was delicious and the portions were perfect. This was such a breath of fresh air in a touristy town with many loud, crowded restaurants with mediocre quality food.

What a lovely, charming Inn for rest, relaxation and family fellowship on this Cousins Reunion…read moreweekend. I hope to return soon! The Buckhorn Inn was built in 1938 amidst the solitude and beauty of the Smokey Mountains. What you'll find here: *The main lodge contains 10 rooms. Three nearby guest houses accommodate families and friends traveling together. *Their breakfast and dinner dining options are delicious with breakfast included- however reservations are required for both seatings. Boxed lunches are available with advanced ordering and $8 per person. Dinner is a set four course menu and served at 7:00. *Enjoy nearby hiking and exploring the Smokeys and close to nearby attractions such as Dollywood.

Nice spacious rooms, well managed, nice pool, great outdoor fire pit... Perfect for what we needed!…read moreA real vintage feel... Would recommend for those wanting to stay just outside the park.

Nice service and great biscuits! Feels like the place mostly gets local repeat customers. I was…read morethere before 7:30am after looking for bears in the Smokey Mountains. It is indeed a welcoming place that feels family run.

Family friendly stay close to all the attractions. I booked…read morethe Creekstone Inn, due to its proximity to various things up in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg for my family this past weekend. I wasn't sure what to expect based on the reviews and a lower rating. However, I was very pleasantly surprised. The Creekstone is located at the tail end of the strip going towards Gatlinburg but it's not on the mainstrip part of it is one street away and the other building is across the creek and down a little more. Which means it's in a great location for both places without all the noise of the street. When traveling with kids that's a very nice thing. When I checked in the person at the front desk was super helpful and nice. My husband and son were coming later and my 7 month old daughter and I were checking in early. He explained that we were in the second building the one across the creek and down a little and how to get there. So we checked in grabbed our keys and headed out. Found the other building super easy and started to unload. This was where we had the only problem the whole stay. We got to the room, she was cranky due to nap time and I couldn't open the door. The light turned green but the door wouldn't budge. Luckily, I had seen some housekeeping personnel on the first floor, so I went down for help. The person, who I assumed to be the manager came up with me and it was a simple issue. The handles on some of the doors were opposite. The handle needed to be lifted up instead of pushed down. Quirky yes, but not bad. The room was clean and spacious with a separate area for when my son came. It was nice we weren't on top of each other. Each room had a balcony facing the creek and you can watch the ducks and geese and little critters from your balcony. My son was super happy to spot what we thought to be a little muskrat hanging out down below. Breakfast is offered daily from 7-10. They have a variety of things from hot to cold items, such as eggs sausages and waffles along with cereal, yogurt and fruit. Plus other things too. Between all of us we probably sampled the mass majority of it. It was all good. It was hot and fresh and honestly a lot better than I expected. For me this place was an unexpected gem. Everyone who I met with, or asked for help from was super kind and helpful and knowledgeable. The rooms are clean and quiet. Yes, if you are in the second building you have to drive for the breakfast that's included, but, that second building is gold. It's quiet with no street noise, just the creek if you opened the door. I would definitely come and stay here again.

The hotel itself was very nice, the rooms were cutely, decorated and very comfortable, the staff…read morewas very accommodating, the location was perfect, and the fact that your balcony overlooked the river was stunning!!!

With the 30 degree temps, we decided to stay at Docks verses camp next door at the Cades Cove…read moreOutpost Campout. We were pleasantly surprised with the motel. From the front porch of the office, to the rooms themselves, this little roadside motel has a cozy, timeless feel to it. The rooms are clean. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. We have already decided that this will be out get away for our weekend mountain getaways!

This place is an amazing gem hidden away. We were very pleased and surprised by this pleasant find…read more We will be returning as often as we can. It's very clean and comfortable accommodations. The motel is located very close to the river with a firepit located on the bank of the river. It is also very beautifully decorated with flowers and items from the 1930's when the motel opened. You can tell the staff is proud of the property.

We had such an amazing stay at The Arbors at Island Landing! Our room was spotless, super…read morecomfortable, and perfect for our family. The updated bathroom was a huge plus--the stone tile shower with a waterfall shower head felt like a spa experience! The outdoor heated pool was a huge hit with my 3- and 6-year-old--they didn't want to get out! The location is unbeatable--walking distance to The Island and so many attractions, which made everything so easy and stress-free. The staff was incredibly kind and accommodating, even letting us check in 3 hours early, which made a big difference after traveling with kids. We even had the chance to meet the owner, who was so nice and welcoming--it really made the stay feel extra special. The breakfast voucher for Reagan's Pancake Breakfast was such a great bonus--delicious and a fun experience for the whole family! Highly recommend staying here--we will definitely be back!

Two major things for me they excelled at was comfort of the beds and putting our room towards the…read moreback so it would be quieter. 2 out of 3 nights there was a large bang like a large trash container had been dropped by a garbage truck but other than that, restful nights. The breakfast across the street wish the $6 upgrade for the breakfast buffet worked well with our busy days we had planned. The snacks and especially the hot beverages at night were a welcome back treat. We stayed in November and it was a bit cold for us Floridians. We did not partake in the entertainment night but the person singing seemed very good. The fire pit nicely seemed like a nice touch as well. Staff was exceptional and there is not much I can complain about with our stay. Rooms seemed in good condition and it was cute to have an animal towel on our bed when we arrived. Central to Pigeon Forge and within walking distance of the Island. We will definitely stay here again.

The hotel is beautiful and clean. The swimming pool and hot tub has a retro trailer for a bar…read more The best of all was the staff ! They were so helpful and kind and accommodating. I can't say enough good about everyone that worked there. I took my niece on vacation and it might be her last vacation. She has terminal cancer. When they found this out, they've bent over backwards to help me out in anyway they can.

Valley Forge Inn is an excellent choice for those looking for a really good room, nice amenities,…read moreat a great price. We got a 2 Queen bed room with a walk in shower, request ground floor which was provided, and their prices are unbeatable, clean, well organized room, microwave, small fridge, nice tv all in good working order, online check in, 24 hour desk, comfortable beds. We arrived and everything was ready to go for our check in, the staff is so wonderfully nice. They have a breakfast daily, indoor and outdoor pool, good parking areas. PLUS one of their staff does tik tok videos about the hotel too! We would recommend staying here. Only drawback is some traffic noise but that is not a problem the staff can cure ... lol

This place is like a home away from home. Everyone who works there is always so nice and…read moreaccommodating. It isn't the most up to date place in Pigeon Forge, but it is always so clean which to me means so much more. It is so convenient to everything. Literally a short walk to the island and some great shopping and restaurants. You should definitely give them a try! You won't regret it!!

Blackberry Mountain has been on my bucket list for a very long time so I was thrilled my husband…read moreand I made it for a 5 day getaway (sans kids). After a quick 1.5 hour flight from Chicago and a 40 min drive from the Knoxville airport (Blackberry will arrange transportation from the airport) we found ourselves enjoying 5500 gorgeous acres just perfect for relaxation and activities. Facilities: - We stayed in one of the watchman cabins on the top of the mountain. It was a drive from the main lodge, but they give you a golf cart to check in and it's about a 15 minute ride in your golf cart. You can also call for a lexus ride (they have a partnership) for a quick 5 minute ride, which we also found convenient when raining. Our cabin was luxurious and cozy. We had a lovely deck, comfortable bed, warm shower with great water pressure and it was just steps away from a hot tub. No TV in our room, but didn't feel like we needed one for this type of vacation. We did have a leak in our room when it rained, but appreciated that they came right up to fix it and made a slight adjustment to the cost of our room for that night. Complimentary Activities we enjoyed: - Morning hike: my husband liked it so much he went 3 days in row and i liked it the one time i went. it was an hour long and intermediate. I planned to do my own workout after, but felt like it was enough of a workout on it's own. - Workout classes: the gym looked amazing, but I'm a class gal. I enjoyed a pilates class and also got my butt kicked in a tabata trx class. I was the only one who showed up for tabata so had a private and the instructor (Michael) was great - Pickleball courts: We played on our own and also played with another couple who happened to be there. I looked into a last min tennis lesson, but they needed more notice since the instructors live over an hour away - Adult pool: The most gorgeous view and it was never too crowded. We also ate lunch here since we felt like it was lighter next to our daily heavy (but delicious) breakfasts and dinners. - Hiking: Our favorite was the double loop that started by the firetower. It took about 1.5 hours and was a little steep, but a great trail and workout. Activities we signed up for: - Off roading: brought me back to my high school days. They have their own off roading obstacle course, which was pretty impressive. They gave us a lexus and a great guide and it was a few hours of shaky fun! - Spa: absolutely loved my hydrafacial (and i normally hate facials) and massage - Clay shooting: my husband went when i went to the spa and said it was so much fun - Horseback riding: sadly it started to rain when we were leaving to meet our horses, but we made our way to the stables and petted/took pics with some beautiful horses. Will have to ride them next time! Meals: The food was so good and so heavy (lots of salt and butter, but in a good way). We enjoyed ourselves a little too much and I came home 5 lbs heavier, but the dinners were pretty incredible. We ate at both Three Sisters and Firetower (the only options) and while we preferred the views at Firetower I thought the food was great at both. I'll be dreaming about the flatbread appetizer at both restaurants and everything from the fish to meat to desserts were delicious. They also do a great job of helping you choose cocktails/wines to compliment your food. Breakfast is at three sister and also pretty amazing. We preferred eating a large breakfast (post hike), light lunch at the pool and then ending our evening with a 3 course dinner. Service: The best! Everyone who works here was beyond helpful and accommodating. We would park our golf cart and notice it was charged for us within minutes. They really go the extra mile to make sure you're enjoying your stay! We did check out Blackberry Farm while there as well. From what we heard Mountain is a little bit more casual, has more activities and a few less sticks of butter in the food. If we were to go back I think we'd prioritize Mountain again since we loved it so much, but may opt for a few nights at the Farm as well. Summer weather: I'm sure this changes by the day, but in mid July we had 80s and a daily storm. I think I'd go in the fall next time because I'm sure the fall colors would be just gorgeous...and it may be a little cooler/less rainy, but July was fine and easier to get away when one of our three kids was at camp ----- It's truly a perfect vacation spot and this luxury doesn't come cheap. My husband and I both agreed that it was worth it and we hope to be back one day!