The cabin is very nice, and one of the few in the neighborhood that has a clear and beautiful view overlooking Wears Valley. It’s a 10 minute drive to town and several decent restaurant choices; and just a little bit further is Townsend, which has even more choices of restaurants and shops and ice cream :) it’s also on the edge of great Smoky Mountains, national Park, and all the amazing hikes it has to offer, as well as tubing the little river, which is minutes away. The location is great for people who aren’t interested in all the hype of Gatlinburg in pigeon Forge… and all the traffic and parking issues that go with it.
The cabinet itself is really nice— especially the downstairs which opens onto its own deck with the hot tub and then the upstairs floor has a second deck— both fabulous views! There’s a fire pit there which is really cool as well and a barbecue grill, but I don’t think I would grill out there, or if I did, I would be very careful because bears are definitely roaming around. We had one come right down the side path and almost step onto the back deck and then it just passed down by and back into the woods and didn’t bother us, so no big deal, but all the neighbors were saying the same thing— that there were a lot of bear sightings… no issues, though…. Just need to be careful…and ready with the camera;)
The only other thing to note, would be that there is no closing door between the two beds. The downstairs has its own entrance, but it’s a spiral staircase up to the upstairs. And the pullout bed is right above— so technically you can hear everything between the two floors— no real privacy— Just so you’re aware— it’s great for a couple, or close friends , or a family situation, but keep that in mind.
All in all, a great place to stay!!!.
