This is sort of a tough review. We enjoyed our stay, the owners are super nice people, but there were 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. read more