Friends talked us into booking a trip to Gatlinburg. They found this lodge online and told us about…read moreit. We all booked and we could not be happier that we did! The hosts are incredible! The level of hospitality is beyond anything we have ever experienced at any other resort or hotel for that matter. Each room has your own private bathroom and slide glass door facing out to the National Forest or to the courtyard of the property. It is a 6 minute walk down the hill and you are right in the middle of all the town action. The hosts spared no expense in amenities, decor and make you feel right at home! We will be back asap!

From the owner: We are a private guest house for men only aged 21+. Located 0.3 mile from the Parkway, we are…read moreclose to everything in Gatlinburg but far enough away to be peaceful and relaxing. Relax in the 6 man hot tub after a day of hiking or sight seeing in the Great Smoky Mountains. The lodge backs up to the national park so you never know what animals may coming walking by.

Cave Mountain Lodge -- Beautiful Cabin, But Too Many Unresolved Issues for the Price…read more (3/5) at best... We stayed at Cave Mountain Lodge over the 4th of July holiday with our extended family, and while the cabin itself is genuinely lovely -- comfortable beds, plenty of space for everyone, and a great layout -- our stay was repeatedly interrupted by maintenance issues that took far too long to resolve, especially given the price point. 1. Marijuana odor on arrival. The cabin smelled strongly of marijuana when we walked in. I called guest services right away and was told someone would be sent to check it out -- no one ever came. By the time I followed up, regardimg another issue, the smell had faded (or we'd just gotten used to it), so I let them know. We later found cigarette evidence in the outside trash can, which matched what we were smelling inside. 2. Pool door alarm malfunction (2+ days) The pool door alarm went off repeatedly, and guest services personnel walked me through several troubleshooting steps (via phone) that didn't fix it. We lost pool access for the kids for two full days because of it. On day 3, a maintenance tech came by while I was out and told my aunt the fix was simply holding the alarm shutoff button down for a four-count -- something that should have been communicated on day one. All.of guest services needs to know this! 3. Smoke alarm beeping (2 nights) Around day 3 or 4, the smoke alarm started chirping. I called again and was told someone would come by, but it took two full nights of intermittent beeping before it was actually fixed. 4. Broken dishwasher and plumbing issues We didn't cook much early on, so we didn't catch it right away, but the dishwasher wasn't actually cleaning anything -- multiple family members ran it (with the same dirty dishes) several times before we realized it. We ended up buying paper plates and cups to get through the week. We also dealt with a bedroom sink with almost no water pressure and a showerhead with several clogged holes. I reported all of this at checkout. The good: The cabin itself is spacious, the beds are excellent, and it comfortably fit our whole family. That's the reason this isn't a 1- or 2-star review. The bottom line: For what we paid, we shouldn't have had to spend this much time on the phone troubleshooting alarms, going without a working dishwasher, waiting days for basic fixes, or having to spend more money because of the lack of maintenance. We called multiple times about each issue and were told help was coming -- often it wasn't, or it came very late. Management should tighten up response times on maintenance calls, especially for issues (smoke alarms, pool safety alarms, odor complaints) that affect safety and comfort, not just convenience.

Since they don't let you see their reviews on Google, I'll review them here…read more DO NOT use this company. We stayed in Honey Bear Hideaway. During the weekend of the 24th of August. There were several issues we had. One being the cleanliness of the place. Trash from April from other guests lying around. Dirty hair ties in the corner of one of the showers. Even one in the corner of the room. Dust and cobwebs everywhere. Rundown furniture. Grease on kitchen cabinets above stove. Furniture was worn down and very uncomfortable. And the Tv remotes didn't want to work. The one in the bedroom didn't work at all. And both the bedroom and living room remotes had batteries taped in them. The backs were gone. Bad customer service. We were so busy while we were there that we waited til the evening we checked out to email them. But because we had already checked out that day they refused to make the situation right. All they offered was to send the complaint to the housekeeping manager. Apparently this is a common problem with this company. Had I known this beforehand we would have NEVER booked through them. Please give another company your business.

Shay was so helpful and pleasant when I called in with a few questions about my reservation. If…read moreher customer service is any indication of what our cabin will be like, we are going to have an amazing stray. Thank you Shay. Keep up the awesome customer service, it is a dying art.

Cabins of the Smoky Mountains - also known as Gatlinburg Falls Resort and other names…read more My group checked into the cabin referred to as Mountain Theatre Lodge which boast of the below: Spacious Accommodations: The lodge features five well-appointed bedrooms, including king and queen beds, along with additional sleeping options to comfortably host up to 14 guests. My Review: This boasts that you can comfortably sleep up to 14 guests in one area- 24 in another, slightly confusing but let's do the math -5 king beds sleep 10, 2 queen bunks sleep 8 total, & 3 sleeper sofas sleep 6, so that would be 24 -no idea why it contradicts itself - possibly to have a crutch to lean on with all the accommodations they don't actually offer. Let's talk about the 3 queen sofa beds, this is only true if you plan to bring your own pillows, blankets & sheets for the pullout couches as not only are none provided but they tell you they will bring some & finally bring them ON THE LAST DAY ... make that make sense. Overall, the house was clean but very damaged-except for the showers which looked like they had not been cleaned at all. Soap wrapper was actually left in one of them. As far as sleep, I hope you don't want to sleep past the sunrise on your vacation as there are NO BLINDS or CURTAINS in almost every room from the back side- bright & early the sun is in your face; no curtains at all on the front side of the house which doesn't help much with the temperature in the summer. Let's talk about washcloths/towels. AT A MINIMUM, we should have been left 24 (since that is what the house sleeps) AT A MINIMUM. We were left 12. Not even enough for everyone that it supposedly sleeps. We called &asked for more, as with everything else, it showed up ON THE LAST DAY. Private Home Theater: Enjoy movie nights in your own theater room, equipped with a large screen and comfortable seating for a cinematic experience. My Review: Comfortable Seating is pushing it but we can live with that, what you can't live with is not even being able to watch anything on the TV "theater" due to the fact that in our 4 nights there, we had internet access for POSSIBLY 6 hours total. We called, texted, & emailed regarding internet service, was told multiple times that a service call was entered-they would get someone out to the cabin. No one EVER came to attempt to fix this issue. Entertainment Options: The game room is equipped with a pool table, air hockey, and arcade games, ensuring entertainment for guests of all ages. My Review: Air Hockey table was unable to be used because the pusher was broken, I called, texted, & emailed about this within the first few hours of arrival,was told they would have a pusher out the next morning;the pusher was finally brought out on our last day. There are NO arcade games. Relaxation Amenities: Unwind in the private hot tub on the deck or relax in the cozy living area after a day of adventure My Review: the hot tub and living area are nice as suggested, however if you look at the photos and think, wow this porch with this swing & rocking chairs look so relaxing and I cannot wait for that .... well wait, there is no longer a swing and the 2 rocking chairs that are out there (so not as many as are shown online) are smaller than shown on the photos & very rickety. Modern Conveniences: The cabin includes a fully equipped kitchen, washer and dryer, complimentary Wi-Fi, and multiple flat-screen TVs with cable/satellite channels. My Review: kitchen is fine, washer and dryer are fine, wifi is non-existent as mentioned above which makes it hard to classify this rental as a "theatre", there is NO CABLE or SATELLITE on ANY TV in the entire cabin. The only TV's that you could even watch while we were there were the two smart TV's that you could connect to your own personal Netflix or other account and that was only for the few hours that we had Wifi to do so. The TV's in the room were POINTLESS. Outdoor Features: Take advantage of the charcoal BBQ grill and deck seating for outdoor dining and relaxation. My Review: you will not see a photo of this grill online, but let me help you with that, it is the $19.99 rickety grill from Walmart that you can put like 4 burgers on at a time. PLEASE SEE PHOTO FOR THE LAST OF MY REVIEW AS HAVING NO WORKING AIR FOR OVER 24 HOURS WAS A FINAL ISSUE.

Beautiful views counter the treacherous drive up the 2 way, 1 lane "road". Comfortable beds. Sleeps…read more12+. Fully equipped kitchen, pool table, private baths to each of the rooms, spacious living area, multiple dining tables, wrap around balcony, private bedroom balconies, jacuzzi, outside pit fire, inside gas fireplace. Unbelievable vistas. House is higher than the nearby zip lines. Plenty if parking. Within walking distance of Magnolia Wedding View. Very nice place and area. Only drawback would be limited towels and toiletries, but easy enough to work around. Loved it

I've never actually stayed at the lodge but I have hiked all the trails dozens of times leading up…read morethere. On a fall day during peak colors from the summit the view is beautiful. I sit back for a hour or so and soak in the mountains before starting the trip back down. I'd love to start a hiking club with my students to make this trip but the school district says the liability is too great.

The Best Hotel Ever! The *only* way you can get to Leconte Lodge is by hiking up to the summit of…read moreMount LeConte in the middle of the Smoky Mountain National Park. You cannot drive up to LeConte Lodge because there are no roads. It's on top of one of the highest mountains east of the Rockies. The highest mountain east of the Rockies is Mount Mitchell (in west NC), which is 6,683 feet above sea level. Mount LeConte (in east TN) is 6,594 feet above sea level. Meals and bed linens are transported up the mountain by the lodge employees on the backs of llamas in rain-proof bags (the only place I've seen llamas outside of the Andes is on Mount LeConte). There's no electricity at LeConte Lodge, so you go to bed when it's dark, however they do have lanterns and propane heaters. Bring your own towel.

There are not enough accolades to use for this Sweet Retreat. Bethany truly has thought of…read moreEVERYTHING. My hubby & I stayed here for a few nights; this cabin is the PERFECT getaway! As soon as you arrive, you smile, exhale & feel like all the stress is evaporating. Truly. This home away from home is modern yet rustic; beautifully decorated (even seasonally decorated). There is a coffee station, a gorgeous bedroom & well-appointed bathroom. The Wi-Fi connection was extremely fast with no issues. We decided to stay in one night & used the grill on the deck for a delicious steak dinner and enjoy the quiet privacy. The hot tub is a dream that overlooks the beauty of the mountains. This is your sign to book IMMEDIATELY. Grade : A++++

From the owner: The Sweet Retreat at Pigeon Forge is a 1BR/1BA "boutique bungalow" cabin defined by comfort and…read moreluxury. The perfect Smoky Mountain get-away for couples and solo adventurers alike, this cabin is thoughtfully decorated and stocked with everything you need to relax and unwind. Nestled in a private resort cabin community, you'll forget you're only a mile off the parkway, 2 miles from Dollywood and less than 10 miles from the National Park. Our full kitchen, soaking tub, rain shower, private jacuzzi, laundry room, outdoor community pool, wooded view and many other amenities will make your vacation a truly "Sweet Retreat."

Great views, great guests, interesting and unique breakfasts…read more Awkward prayers before breakfast, difficult roads, tight quarters-'80s house converted into B&B. Not terrible but would not return.

Bob and Shirley were very good hosts and wanted to be sure that our stay was comfortable and that…read moreour needs were met. They were a wealth of information on the area and which places to visit. The breakfasts were everything that the website promises, and the elegant table setting was beautiful. It was nice to be treated with this beauty and delicious food each morning.