Stayed here for a friend's wedding. The lodge sits atop a hill with stunning views of Gatlinburg…read moreMain Street and the Smokies. It's a two-story lodge with multiple rooms for couples featuring king-size beds and multiple bunk bed rooms for families and children, accommodating over 80 people. The view was breathtaking, and the dual-level outdoor decks were perfect for gatherings. Highly recommend for family reunions or large friend trips!

We stayed here with a group for our friends' wedding. Easily one of the most spectacular lodges…read morethat we've been in, and at the top of the hill overlooking Gatlinburg and the Smokys, it was spectacular inside and out. The outside balcony has nice seating areas and the interior is well decorated and feels like a very upscale lodge experience, especially when you are in there with friends.

This is sort of a tough review. We enjoyed our stay, the owners are super nice people, but there…read morewere just a bunch of small things that made it hard to give this a higher rating. The setting is gorgeous. Far enough away from the hustle and bustle of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, so there was no noise, but close enough if you wanted to get into it. We had 16 in our group and sleeping accommodations were great. The first issue was the kitchen. It is super small. So, all the counter space (that should be for eating area) had to be used as food storage. The next issue was the fridge. Upon arrival, the fridge was very full and it struggled to keep up. As we used food, it got too cold and froze things...frustrating. Next was the exterior. The front looked overgrown (bushes, etc.). It didn't look horrible, but it rendered some windows useless. There was also trim that had fallen, down spouts off and rotted window casings. It seems nit picky, but when you pay over 7k, your expectations are high. Lastly, there were bugs. Ants, there were quite a few, so you have to be diligent to keep dishes clean. The other pest we saw were roaches. Not a lot but a dozen or so over the course of our stay. Again, for the price we paid...that should not have been a thing. I believe with a bit of TLC, this would be a repeat stay. However, as it stands, not going to happen. The last issue was the Foosball table is rough and not really usable. The air hockey table was okay, but the paddles were busted (we actually bought new ones on Amazon and had them shipped there). There was a picture of a pool table in their listing, but it doesn't exist. Hopefully, the caretakers will get on the same page with the owners and this place will become a real gem. As it is now, not so much.

I don't know where to start. I just love this place so much. My husband and I have stayed here at 2…read moreof the houses on this property it's never disappointed. We love it there so much in fact and we and 98 of our closest friends and family were there for our wedding. It was the perfect wedding venue. Magical in every way. The owners literally took my Pinterest board and brought it to life. The careful and thoughtful attention they took to every detail of each of our stays makes us want to come back over and over. In fact, we are coming back in July and I absolutely cannot wait!! If you are looking for a quiet place to take in all that the Smokies has to offer...here is the place you need to be.

Ole Red - Gatlinburg…read more Sometimes the best places are the ones you never planned on visiting. We were having a miserable day in Gatlinburg. It was Labor Day weekend, hotter than hell, the streets were packed, and then our trolley broke down way down the road. By the time we made it into town, we were hot, tired, and pretty much done with humanity for the afternoon. We walked into Ole Red for one simple reason: air-conditioning and a cold drink. We figured we'd cool off for a few minutes and move on. A couple hours later, we were still there. This place completely won us over. There was a young guy onstage playing live music, the atmosphere was fun and relaxed, and instead of feeling like another crowded Gatlinburg tourist stop, it became exactly what we needed. Then came the wings. My parents ran a very popular wing bar in South Jersey, so I've been around good wings most of my life. Because of that, I order them almost everywhere I go, and I'm probably harder on wings than most people. I wasn't expecting anything special here. These wings were fantastic. Crispy, meaty, full of flavor, and honestly much better than I ever expected from a place where we'd originally stopped just to escape the heat. That's what I'll remember about Ole Red. We walked in hot, aggravated, and looking for 20 minutes of air-conditioning. We walked out a couple hours later talking about how glad we stopped. Sometimes a bad day just needs good wings, cold drinks, live music, and a little air-conditioning. Definitely recommend Ole Red when you're in Gatlinburg.

Coming into this restaurant, I was greeted by an older man who jokingly asked if I wanted to be…read moreseated at the bar. Obviously, he could tell I was young, and since I'm not 21 yet, I sadly had to decline. I knew I probably wasn't going to be seated there anyway, but it was a funny interaction that immediately set a good mood for me. My waiter was also really nice, and while the food is a bit pricey, I completely understand the pricing considering this is also a music venue. You're paying for good service, quality food, & the overall atmosphere with live music, so I really can't complain because you get what you pay for. My only real complaint is that I wish the venue had a little more variety in the music they play. Other than that, I had a really good experience & would definitely come back. P.S : Tip the artist

Cute spot to watch waterfalls and drink a beer, for non beer people, there's sodas and some snacks…read more Very cheap to do.

A true gem off the side of the road in Wears Valley. If a beer garden and a waterfall had a baby,…read moreyou'd find yourself gem mining at Friendly Falls. They're under new ownership, beers are cold and cheap, and you can relax at picnic tables, play in the waterfall, or play disc golf or darts while the rushing sounds of the waterfalls soothe you into a relaxing state. You'll know you're in the right spot if the Christmas lights are twinkling and the chain rope is open. Can't recommend this little spot enough

Amazing place! We rented for a family reunion. The house was very clean and the kids loved all of…read morethe activities available right inside the home! The breathtaking views were out of this world! I would love to wake up to this every morning! Thank you for a wonderful stay!

If you're looking for a family vacation or reunion, wedding destination or a girls get away, this…read moreis the place! The 9 bedroom house easily accommodates 50 people! Each room has either 4 or 6 beds inside and most rooms have their own bathroom. Your view is phenomenal. You have your privacy and really don't need to leave the property because there is a chapel, indoor pool, game room, theater, karaoke and 2 outdoor hot tubs with amazing mountain views. There is BBQ grilling area and plenty of outdoor/picnic style seating.

Under Canvas was an amazing experience! We will definitely go to another location - we are hooked!…read moreThe tents were beautiful, very comfortable beds and luxurious linens. The food was fabulous as well as the fire pit areas with nightly Smore's. I can't say enough about Rachel on staff during our stay - extremely helpful, great bubbly personality, and just an absolute joy to be around.

My wife, my son, and myself stayed at this location for the past three nights and it was Amazing!!!…read moreRachel really spent the time to make our son feel special by doing crafts with him and playing with him. Thomas was more than helpful with helping us with any and everything. All of the staff from the time we checked in until we left were absolutely fantastic. We highly recommend this place for everyone that wants to enjoy a quieter and more down to earth way to travel. Also , the food is really great!

Stepping into The Southern Pines event venue immediately transports you to a warm and inviting…read moreatmosphere. We booked the event center for a gathering center for our family reunion. We enjoyed all the amenities it offered. We took family photos along the river in the back area, we had dinners catered in every night, with recommendations from Donna. And the food was scrumptious. We enjoyed the evenings being able to play games and reminiscing. There was plenty of room for everything we needed the venue for. Donna was an amazing hostess. It was a great location, and very very clean.

Very cool venue. Spacious but still cozy and fun. The stage was great with nice acoustics. The…read morestaff were great - friendly and professional! Everyone had a great time!

Was not happy with the courtyard Marriott. Temp in room was hard to maintain as thermostat was…read moredisabled and only control on the ptac itself. They love to do the laundry at all hours of the night. Stay far from room 204 unless you want to hear the main laundry room during you whole stay. House keeping loves ro never refill all your towels one night it will be 2 another night 3 out of 6 night we got lucky with 4 only after we leave a huge note to leave 4 towels....

In my personal opinion this continues to be an amazing hotel. Very clean and modern rooms, good…read morelocation and friendly staff. The fire pits, lazy river and hot tubs are very relaxing.

What an amazing venue to celebrate a friend's wedding w family and loved ones. A breathtaking view…read moreof the beautiful mountains! Staff was absolutely incredible and the food was outstanding. Overall service and experience were top notch tier!!

Hard to beat thus site for small weddings in the Spring or Summer months when perfect weather…read moreabounds. Picturesque. Unique. Indoor/Outdoor with vistas that cannot be beat. Great design fir indoor dining and outdoor dancing and ceremonies. Somewhat difficult commute up to venue, extremely limited parking which us accommodated via shuttle bus service. Bridal party dress area available.