Impressively kind and helpful staff. Tate and Vikka were unmatched in their capacity to help us out…read morein a bind. View of the lake is also beautiful, and setting makes you feel right at home. would recommend to the highest degree.

We just checked out from our weekend stay here and had a lovely time. It is a quiet bed and…read morebreakfast across the street from a beautiful lake that gave a spectacular view from our room. While the owners are very friendly the wife seemed to look down on us a little. We came for a fun weekend and as we are "country" at heart ... I don't think we fit into her preferred clientele. The gentleman however could have cared less and super helpful. The decor of the themed rooms were nice, however, a few more details to cleaning wouldn't hurt. There was a ring around the tub and the floors needed a nice deep clean. The food was great during breakfast and dinner!

First time at being a paying customer. Area is nice and clean for the exception of a lot of poison…read moreivy between camp sites. One thing that was not liked which I'm sure is typical of most campgrounds, year long rented sites. This makes it difficult for others to rent and most only show up several times a year. Beach area was nice but beware of two underwater hazards. Two large tree stumps are located in the deep end which cut up our feet. Another item that was in my thoughts very, very dangerous. The outdoor shower not only shocked another camper and their family but also us. It was a pretty good bite which left my arm numb for awhile. The people in the office wss notified but they acted like it was no big deal. Public bathrooms stayed nice and clean and a plus is that they were AC cooled!

Before heading to your cabin you have to go by the actual office to check in and pick up your keys…read more The check in process was quick and easy. Due to covid you can't enter the office rather you just knock on the door and the rep opens the door for you. We originally followed our GPS to the actual cabin. Big mistake! We ended up backtracking and following the directions provide on the check on material. We stayed in the Grandview cabin which has 5 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms. Nice cabin for the price with okay amenities. Aside from the master bedroom and bath the rest are all pretty basic, all have queen size beds. There's 2 TVs in the cabin, one upstairs and one downstairs. The cabin sits right up from a couple of lakes where you can fish. The only issue it's pretty close proximity to other cabins also it's a continuing driving park so people were literally driving by to get to other cabins. We had a wasp problem but they sent someone out quickly to tend to the issue.

Habakuk House is our favorite place to stay when we travel to East TN! Ruth and Scott are amazing…read morehosts and their love for people is evident in how they love their guests. The breakfasts are amazing, especially the homemade granola! We will return again and again!

Habakkuk House is in a beautiful quiet forest setting 5 minutes off the highway. The owner was…read moreattentive, kind, helpful and accommodating. The bedrooms and bathrooms were spotless and generously appointed. Breakfast was made to order, and at the time we choose. We were even given the choice to eat inside or on the screened porch. Everything couldn't have been nicer!! Definitely recommended.

The facilities were very nice and the location is beautiful. Each meal served in the dining hall…read morewas very good and there was plenty of food as well as a dessert. The rooms get a little warm at night but they each have a ceiling fan which helps.

Though you don't have to a Christian group to utilize this retreat center, there is no mistake that…read moreChrist is the focus of Eagle Rock Retreat! The drive up to Eagle Rock isn't bad until the last 2.5 miles which is steep and full of switchbacks. Luckily the traffic tends to be light so you shouldn't meet too many other vehicles along the way. Eagle Rock isn't even at the "top"...the Top of the World is (but that's another check in). The retreat itself is rather small, property wise. There is a lodge, a barn, a small camp store, a bunk house, and the lodge. The greatest part if this site is the view. It's stunning! I had the opportunity to go into the lodge which is gorgeous, clean, and inviting. Grab a seat and if your are blessed, your room will be in this building instead of in the bunk house which is more open and more like a hostel. The front porch had rockers to enjoy but sit on the ones on the back porch! This is where the views are breathtaking. The devotional amphitheater is also remarkable. Honestly I hope to get a chance to stay here one day instead of stopping in as a guest speaker at someone else's retreat.

LOUD! Our family stayed in one of the "C" campsites. The site was large, so there was plenty of…read moreroom for a couple of tents and to spread out. There were even some nice trees to hang the hammock. But all that being said, our site was extremely loud. So much so that we won't be considering another stay at this campground. I may be spoiled though. Maybe this is the way folks camp in the Smokies. Where I come from, and you're not going to like this, California, respecting other people's boundaries and solitude is the norm. I know, I know, ....California is full of hippies and bleeding heart liberals. Who cares what they say or want. I'm with you on this. But I assure you that I'm not one of those. I just want to have a peaceful outing with the kids. Unfortunately that wasn't to be. Not on this trip anyway. Let's see, at 1a.m. a group rolls in, and proceeds to act like it's one in the afternoon. That, along with a womans restroom door that kept slamming, didn't allow for much sleep. I know that you can't choose your neighbors, but the stream of ladies allowing that door to slam again and again, well, it's just unforgivable. I mean it could be heard throughout the whole campground!! But obviously no thought was given to suppress the door from slamming shut! I guess their need to pee took more precedence. The sites aren't overly close together, but there is definitely line of sight with your neighbors. If you're lucky, the sight you see in the site next to you will be as good a sight as it was to me. Let's just say that the view took the edge off the loss of sleep. If that darn slamming door would have let up the view could have been reflected in my dreams. No such luck. I guess I'll have to wait until I get home. I hope the dream isn't the reoccurring one about me at school in my underwear. Quick Tip: However loud that it was, the campground is beautiful. Bring along the bug spray. The bugs don't care how loud it is, and they don't discriminate. Those suckers will bite cute ladies just as well as sleepy guys.

To be clear up front, this is about the drive through the Campground and not a stay onsite. I was…read morewith family a nearby campground and we were told about the driving path through Cades Cove. We had already observed bison (numerous) and a bear en route and were excited to learn we could see more of the same and other woodland creatures on this path. It was literally like getting in the school pickup line upon entering. But why not? A chance to view wildlife, for free, from the safety and comfort of your vehicle. Sometimes creatures were off in the distance (note: bring binoculars for such an occasion). Some were right beside the road (also something to consider if you have your windows down). But all of it was majestic. The scenery, the sun setting, the animals moving leisurely and without fear. It was as if they knew we were only passing through. My only regret is 1) we didn't come earlier in our stay (we went the last day we were in the area) and 2) that I don't own a professional camera. Numerous opportunities for beautiful photos. Don't make my mistake and go as often as you can.

The owner Nancy, is fantastic. Happy to help with anything g she can. Great little place for…read morehikers. Has all the necessities you need for a great zero day of rest. She did our laundry, drive us into the closest little town to grab some food.. even adjusted her pick up location for us, and meet us to take our gear so we could slack pack our last 8,5 miles of a 13.5 mile day. Thank you Nancy.

Nancy was friendly and accommodating when we arrived. While the room was quite modest, it was…read moreclean, and she made sure we were comfortable. She charged $95.00 for the round-trip shuttle to the drop-off point, "Winding Stair Gap," (about 50 miles from the hotel) and the pick-up point, which was intended to be Fontana Dam (about 5 miles from the hotel). I thought this was a bit high (almost twice as high as other services in the area), but the room was only $50.00 a night, so I didn't mind. She also told me to call her whenever we were done with the hike. Consequently, my son and I ended the hike early and called for our pick-up about 35 miles away. When I called Nancy, she arranged for a pickup for us immediately. However, when I arrived back at the hotel to pay for my next night's stay, she informed me that I owed $80.00 additional since I called for a pick up so far away. Of course, I was never told of any additional charge before, and I had no reason to expect so. My advice to hikers: Until I had to pay $170.00 for a local shuttle service, I agreed with all the kind things I've heard about both Nancy and The Hike Inn. The hotel only has three rooms, and the $50.00 a night charge is reasonable. However, use another shuttle service or prepare to be gouged!

We decided to do an unplanned ride of the Dragon and found this place. Great little cabins…read more Quiet and peaceful. Clean and neat. I would definitely stay here again. Only downside is the road in and parking with the bikes.

Just no. The original owner sold the property and it's been downhill from there. We stayed once…read moresince and the supposed remodel and it was obviously done on the cheap. A few months later and the cabins are tired and not so clean again. The current owner has raised prices astronomically. It's just not worth it when I can get an entire house for less. For two small open rooms, a tired bathroom, one small window, and a small window air conditioner, this really should be budget priced.