I visited Ober Mountain in early January of this year and spent 2 days enjoyng activities…read more The first day consisted of participating in the fun pass, which gave us a list of activites we could do on the mountain like going to the zoo, ice skating, ice bumper cars, scenic lifts, etc. As an adult, the pass felt a little underwhelming but I can imagine a kid enjoying their time with this pass. I would recommend that you find a groupon/deal to get it at a cheaper rate rather than the usual $50/ticket they offer it for because I genuinely do not think it is worth the $50. I would definitely NOT recommend the fun pass for adults, but would for children (at the discounted price). Our second day on the mountain, we went snowboarding and that was a very fun time for my group and I. Ober has snow machines, so it is not real snow and instead is icy, artificial snow. I can imagine during the colder season, it may be softer and covered much more. I went in early January for reference. The employees are very nice with helping you strap in boots and understanding how to strap into board as well. I decided to do a lesson, which I would recommend for anyone who has not snowboarded before. Although I enjoyed my time, I do agree that it is fairly pricy, considering the size of the mountain compared to other resorts I have seen. I understand the weather determines which lifts are avaliable but the "snow" was ice, no where near snow texture. I think a day of snowboarding would cost roughly $150+ here for day pass and gear rental. My downsides for Ober are the price, the fun pass, and the snow.

We visited Ober Mountain and had a really fun and memorable experience as a family. We had already…read morepurchased our Fun Pass tickets, and redeeming/printing them at the kiosks was quick and easy. One of the highlights was riding the Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway up and down the mountain--it was truly an experience in itself with amazing views. Once at the top, there was plenty to do. The kids loved the carousel and rode it multiple times every time we passed by. We also enjoyed the ice bumper cars, the wildlife habitat, and visiting Gatlinburg SkyLift Park. One of the most magical moments of the day was when it started snowing during our SkyLift ride--it was absolutely beautiful and something we won't forget. It was definitely very cold, but the scenery made it completely worth it. Unfortunately, the mountain coasters were closed due to the rain turning into snow, but there were still plenty of other activities to enjoy. The only thing I wish we had gotten to do was ice skating--the line and wait time were just too long before we had to leave. Overall, it was a very fun experience that everyone in our family enjoyed. We would definitely visit again!We visited Ober Mountain and had a really fun and memorable experience as a family. We had already purchased our Adventure Pass tickets, and redeeming/printing them at the kiosks was quick and easy. One of the highlights was riding the Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway up and down the mountain--it was truly an experience in itself with amazing views. Once at the top, there was plenty to do. The kids loved the carousel and rode it multiple times every time we passed by. We also enjoyed the ice bumper cars, the wildlife habitat, and visiting Gatlinburg SkyLift Park. One of the most magical moments of the day was when it started snowing during our SkyLift ride--it was absolutely beautiful and something we won't forget. It was definitely very cold, but the scenery made it completely worth it. Unfortunately, the mountain coasters were closed due to the rain turning into snow, but there were still plenty of other activities to enjoy. The only thing I wish we had gotten to do was ice skating--the line and wait time were just too long before we had to leave. Overall, it was a very fun experience that everyone in our family enjoyed. We would definitely visit again!

Absolutely loved our 12 day stay in Creekside B cabin. Close to strip, and everything you could…read moreever need away from home. Nice cabin, hot tub, jacuzzi, bed, deck with rockers, hot tub and cute front porch with chairs! Fully furnished kitchen. We saw several bears, a woodchuck, a wild turkey and a woodpecker. Gorgeous creek out back you can hear from the deck. So peaceful. Office was very responsive to our needs. Would recommend and definitely stay here again!

Great rental rates for fully furnished Chalets. Friendly staff and great locations close to ski…read morearea or downtown. Access to three outdoor pools or indoor pool and game rooms. One to three bedroom units. Most have nice decks and some with hot tubs. Cable TV, kitchens, grills. Secure, late check in with prior booking. Stay in a spacious cabin for the price of a hotel. Resort is a time share, but absolutely no pressure to buy. Rent by the night, week or month if you want. Multiple units available next to each other if you need more than one for a group. Wedding or honeymoon packages custom tailored for you, just ask the staff. Hidden gem that few know about due to no advertising. No commitment trial ownership with additional perks if you enjoy coming to the area. Our family has been staying here for 15 years.

Staff was awesome. Room was very clean. That's what I'm…read moreparticular about. Clean room is a must. And this was spotless. Definitely recommend. Perfect spot in Gatlinburg.

Great little hotel in the heart of Downtown Gatlinburg. We took a night out from a remote cabin to…read morestay downtown. This hotel was very easy to get in and out of. It was within walking distance of everything. Very clean, all staff from the moment we walked I , to the bar were super friendly. Room was very clean and large, shower was a large walk in, there was a fireplace and wet bar area in the room, microwave and large refrigerator. The pool and fitness areas were clean and well kept. The property was fenced off so it wasn't used as a cut through area for all of the busy foot traffic.

We have a house in western North Carolina, so Cataloochee is technically our local ski hill. We…read morelive full-time in Florida, so skiing isn't something we get to do very often, but we always make a point to spend a couple days a year here, and it's always an enjoyable experience. Around holidays things can get a little hectic, especially with the rental lines, but that's to be expected at a smaller ski area. The staff has always been friendly and helpful, and overall it's a great little day hill to get our skiing fix in between trips out west. We've made a lot of good family memories here over the years and will definitely keep coming back.

That's our second time in Catakoochee and I think we are done. They gave natural snow but they…read morecomplete with artificial one and that's fine for us. The problem for us it's they don't have an kids area, as a lot of places do. If you don't go there to show or ski there isn't anything to do, other places have like kids area that you can play in the snow or do sliding. But at least my daughter saw again snow and got the "Elsa feeling" Food was good there (burguer) but took so long to be done, prices of food were OK, for sky I considered expensive as the size of the mountain

Really short tubing track with a very long line. The hill ends in a gravel area and an inflatable…read moreback stop. If you are lucky, you hit it from the side. If you're not, you either get pushed in half from behind or laid out as you skid underneath it. Either way, it is super dangerous. It was a lot of money for 4 of us and there is a giant "no refunds" sign on the window. Just save yourself the trouble and go somewhere else.

Great activity for the family. Staff members were helpful and very kind. 2 hour session was enough…read moreto zoom down the slope over a dozen times. Would recommend to anyone during the season. My daughter had an absolute blast the entire time!

Great service and prices on my first snowboard and gear. (Mostly used) I needed everything except…read moreclothing and they had it all. I had a ton of questions/problems like my goggles not fitting my helmet and they patiently explained they go over, not under my helmet, Lol. Bring cash if you plan to spent a lot as they add 3% for credit and debit cards!

Crowded when I was there but people were nice and helpful. The rentals seem to have good prices. I…read morewish there was more selection on kids bibs but we made do with what they had. Rental center is in the back of the store and they let you rent the night before so you will have it ready for the slopes next day.

We rented The Owl's Nest chalet and were very happy! The view off the deck was so beautiful,…read moreespecially enjoyed watching the Sun set on the mountain with a glass of wine. The chalet had plenty of linens and a comfy master bed. The kitchen had the utensils and appliances we needed also. We saw bears every morning and every evening! They were rambling along the road, the steps to the chalet and under the back deck. They were peaceful and quiet though. Very cool chalet and the location was perfect! I highly recommend Ski Mountain Chalet Rentals, check-in was simple, as was checkout. Perfect getaway.

Had a wonderful experience with the chalet we rented - Cozy Cove. Was clean, comfortable and very…read moreclose to the ski resort. Staff is friendly. By far it's not luxury accommodations, but for a nice reasonable priced place to stay, this place was great. We were only there at night and used the hot tub, which was great for freezing temps and relaxing the muscles after a long day skiing. It was only my husband and me, but we could of brought our 5 kids and still be comfortable.

We rented Bear Mountain II at Chalet Village in March. We definitely felt the "Luck O' The Irish"…read moreafter making the drive up the winding mountain roads to a beautiful rental home on St. Patrick's Day. If you live in a flat state like I do and are not used to driving on mountain roads, you may want to ensure you arrive before dark. We needed a place for family from both Chicago and Tampa, FL to meet and this was the perfect spot. Once we arrived, it was a nice surprise to find this spacious, clean and comfortable home on the side of a cliff. From the front driveway, the home appears smaller. But once you enter, you are greeted by a beautiful vaulted ceiling, well kept hardwood floors and inviting, open spaces. The 3 bathrooms were all very nicely decorated and we love the large, updated showers. The bear decor throughout the house we stayed in is so charming and the kitchen is very well stocked. It was a treat having a hot tub to sit in after a long day of hiking. We also appreciated the pet friendly accommodations. We've rented VRBO houses before and always end up bringing our own hand soap, paper towels and toilet paper. But the host provided plenty of these items for our entire 3 night stay. We had a gracious host and he was a great communicator. Sadly, we did not see any bears during our stay but witnessed amazing views of the city lights, moon, stars and sunrise from the decks. The swing on the porch, pool table, ice maker and washer dryer are added bonuses too. We highly recommend this area, if you can drive on the challenging mountain curves, Great Gatlinburg getaway!

Bad experience with cabin rental. Maintenance and upkeep needed. Hottub and jacuzzi tub in need of…read morerepair. Dryer did not work. Grill needed cleaned or replaced. Was not what was promised.