Smokey mountain cabins tn We stayed at Applewood manor. Not…read morea great experience! As, other reviews, the home desperately needs maintenance! we had plumbing problems & pool issues upon arrival. the house was not cleaned, Bathtubs were filthy, we didn't use. maintenance visited 3 times in a week. We discussed our dissatisfaction with Sean, Mngr. but he tried to imply it was all our fault! I mention the other reviews and he said " Cabin is old! what do you expect!? For the money, you should shop around in our opinion.

We stayed in Applewood Manor in October 2016 and the indoor swimming pool was FREEZING and the tubs…read morewere NOT JETTED at all. No jets in the tubs. My mom was only looking forward to the jetted tub. We could not believe that there was not one tub that was jetted. There was also a squirrel that has made its home inside the walls of the cabin. Also, unless you are staying in one of the main bedrooms, you will not have your own bathroom or place to put your belongings unless you plan on putting them in the swimming pool area or keeping them by you. Not very thought out.

This is an amazing place. Located close to everything. Easy to get to. Decorated cute for…read moreChristmas. Had everything we needed. Will definitely return.

We stayed at one of the Units during the Jeep Invasion weekend of 2023…read more The condo we rented was absolutely filthy and in very poor condition! There's no way to sugar coat this. The first thing we noticed upon arrival was how hot the Unit was! There was a heat wave that weekend and when we arrived around 6pm it was 95 degrees outside. Inside the thermostat said it was 79 but there was zero air flow so it felt like we had walked into a hot sauna. We immediately turned the thermostat down to 68, made sure the cool air was set to "on" and turned the living room fan and bedroom fan on high. We then went to check out the rooms. We found blood stains on the top blanket in the master bedroom. There were also stains on all of the pillow cases in both of the rooms. The sheets in the second room had stains on them as well but we couldn't tell exactly from what (maybe that's a good thing). The bedding was very inexpensive and not what most people would expect from a vacation rental. The sheets and pillow cases were uncomfortably scratchy and rough. The main bedroom had a thin "quilt" style blanket but the second bedroom and pull out sofa had fuzzy fleecy type blankets, the kind that is a pain to wash because it absorbs a ton of water and takes forever to dry! That screamed sanitation problems to me because there is no way those blankets are getting washed after every visit. When we entered the kitchen we were met with crumbs on the breakfast bar counter, crumbs on the dining table and on the seats of the dining table chairs. The sofas cushions were stained as well and (also) were covered in crumbs. One sofa had cup holders built in that had sticky drink rings in the bottom and what looked like a few cheerios stuck to them. When I lifted the sofa cushions to pull the sofa bed out I found whole pieces of cereal (looked like cheerios and Froot Loops). I also found chunks of scrambled eggs! Chunks!!!! I pulled the sofa bed out and to my horror there was food on the pull out sofa bed as well! The bed was premade and I guess someone ate their breakfast on top of the bedding before putting the sofa bed back up. I assume they thought after they left the bedding would be stripped, washed and cleaned, but it was not. This place looked like a family with a small child/children had stayed there for a week and left an hour before we arrived with no cleaning done in between! Now I can't imagine that's what really happened, but I also can't believe housekeepers would leave a unit that dirty! I don't know what is better, the possibility that housekeeping ignored all of this or the possibility that there never was a housekeeper that came to the unit in-between rental changes! Whatever the case, it never should have happened! So moving on to the cosmetic issues, the whole Unit needed a thorough deep cleaning and fresh coats of paint! The walls were so banged up and scratched and there were yellow streaks all over the wall in the hallway bathroom. There was a layer of dust collected on all of the base boards and the fans needed a good wipe down. The outside balcony was terrible! It was covered in bird poop! Covered!!! Bird poop on the door! Bird poop on the door handle! Bird poop all over the furniture! Bird poop on the ceiling fan, the rails, the table, the cushions and pillows, the ground! It was like 50 birds had been roosting on that balcony and it hadn't been cleaned in years! There is no way that wasn't a health hazard! I understand that you can't control nature, I get it. However, the balconies either needed to be screened in and/or the balconies should have been checked prior to anyone checking in and cleaned regularly! Having the balconies screened in would actually help with the bug problem as well but I'm not sure this place is interested in putting any money back into this place! Everything was very dated and dirty. The final issue I have to address is that the A/C was completely broken! After we turned the thermostat down we kept an eye on it to see the progress. After 3 hours the temperature had not changed at all! At this point we left and bought 2 box fans from Walmart. The temperature finally dropped down to 72 degrees around 3am! I truly believe that was because the outside temperature had dropped into the low 60's that night. We would have left the doors to the balcony open in order to cool down the Unit if it wasn't for the bug issue! By 6am the temperature was steadily increasing back up and was 75 degrees! We left after only one night! Between the filth and the heat, we just did not want to suffer anymore! ***My mother was the one who booked this***

This was my 4th stay in the area. I have stayed in many different cabins with beautiful views, this…read moreis just another one. However, I will not be returning to this airbnb nor will I recommend it to anyone. 1. Check in is at 3 pm, upon check in the rooms were not clean, the bathrooms were dirty, the living and dining room were not clean. If there is a delay the expectation is to inform your guests so they are aware to hold off on coming by for a bit. 2. Lack of communication from the host to the above and among other things. 3. **** 15 mins after check in 2 people walked in without knocking, waiting to be let in or identifying themselves. The people in my group and I were very confused and felt very unsafe as we were not alerted by the host anyone was coming by. Upon calling the host, you are routed to the managing department, i spoke to two individuals a young women who was not apologetic or helpful and then the manager Adam. Adam was also very rude and unapologetic. He told me that these were the cleaning ladies and that check in time was not gaurenteed at 3 pm and that we can go to the office for food while we wait. This was not ok as i already bought a ton of food for our stay and informed him that i was aware it was no gaurenteed but i did expect some sort of communication of this. He then hung up the phone on me or at least tried to. I then had to sit on the phone listening to him and his colleagues laugh at the situation. 4. Th people who walked in to clean were not wearing masks or following COVID 19 safety measures. 5. Sink in the kitchen did not drain properly deeming it unusable. Moreover the dishwasher did work and would leak. There are many other beautiful cabins in this area, id stear away from this one.

This is our second time staying in a cabin with cove mountain and we love it! Such beautiful cabins…read moreand they are tucked away in the mountains with beautiful views. This time we stayed we did everything through an app and it was flawless!

Amazing place!! Would definitely recommend. Great views and loved the pool and fitness center…read more Close to everything and great price for what you get.

STUNNING VIEWS of the Smokies in the daytime and downtown Gatlinburg lights at night. Floor to…read moreceiling windows as well as glass balcony railing so you can soak it all in. The entire facility is modern and impeccably decorated, yet stays true to the Smoky Mountains vibe. The full size, very well-appointed kitchen includes complete sets of cooking/baking pots and pans, toaster, mixer, coffee pot, and Keurig as well as full size appliances. There is plenty of space for everyone. Convenient parking and easy access to the condos. Very friendly and accommodating staff. It is just off the bypass so there are no scary roads to travel. WORTH EVERY PENNY. We have already booked two more stays for this year.

I LOVED staying at Helen's cabin! I can't say enough good things! I stay at so many airbnbs and she…read moreis by far the best host I've ever had. She responds to messages in a split second and tries to be as helpful as she can with every single question. The cabin was so cozy, spacious, and has an amazing view. I wish she had more cabins though because we tried to book again for another trip and her place is all booked up for the next few months. Highly recommend!!!

Our stay was absolutely amazing and I can't have asked for anything more. The views were…read morebreathtaking and our host was so nice and made sure we had everything we would need. Definitely one of the best experiences we've had and I would even say that the cabin was better than the trip itself!

This is our Third time staying with Dollywood cabins and I think the best so far!…read more First, allow me to say Making the plans we're simple. Second, the descriptions of the cabin were spot on. And lastly, when arriving at the cabin I was simply awestruck! Gold hues of the inside of the cabin were warm and welcoming. Clean and cool on a hot late summer day. There was enough supplies for my daughter's and my entire stay, not to mention the laundry soap did come in handy for The end of our trip to take back clean things for our next trip. The morning view off the back porch was stunning. I loved having my morning coffee while listening to whippoorwills calling and see hummingbirds whiz by. My daughter just loved the the hot tub and spa tub I also enjoyed how close we were to the park. It was just a 5 minute drive. Can't wait to come back again to see this beautiful cabin in other seasons. Between the two cabin I've had the pleasure of stay-in I love that this was on one level But the other will hold a special place in my heart forever Thank you for these and the chance to make our stay happy and remarkable I'll always love "Bear Cub Den and River Romances" We'll see y'all again soon The Rooney Family Lois and Elizabeth

We stayed at Dollywood Cabins for a wedding with wedding party and it was a great experience…read more Our cabin was very well kept and it was very clean. We had multiple levels of hot tubs and games available such as a pool table, foosball and pacman. We stayed in "Its got it all" cabin and it had an amazing view of the mountain. Especially when fog rolled over. I would definitely recommended. Smaller cabins can be very romantic.

We booked the Three Pines Cabin through VRBO. We were unable access the cabin because the…read moreroad/driveway was inaccessible for my Hyundai Tucson. We slid back and almost the road. Fortunately it was still daylight and I could see to slowly back down. If it had been night time we would probably of gone off the road or worse. The whole ordeal has been extremely traumatic. We were so looking forward to this special 30 Anniversary trip. Instead we frantically had to find somewhere to stay. I reached out to Summit but the woman on call only expressed that she was in no way in any kind of authority to to refund or help us. We were left helpless and stranded with no support. She said she was sorry but I should have known and asked more questions before booking . Nothing in their listings or communications warned of the accessibility issues of driving to the cabin for some people. This ruined the start to mine and my wife's joyful 30 Wedding Anniversary. Fortunately we found lodging on our own but are being given the runaround by Summit concerning a full refund.

Our stay at Summit Cabin Rentals initially seemed great -- the cabin was clean, comfortable, and my…read morefamily and I were very responsible in caring for the property during our four-day visit. Unfortunately, the experience was overshadowed by a very disappointing situation regarding the pool table. A full week after our departure, I received a request for $450 for alleged damage to the pool table felt. As I mentioned to the host, the table already showed visible signs of deterioration when we arrived. On top of that, the pool cues were not in optimal condition -- none of them had proper tip padding, which naturally increases the chances of damage over time. The table was simply not in a condition that allowed for safe or proper use. Additionally, the space where the table is located is extremely tight, making it nearly impossible to play comfortably without the cues hitting the walls or being forced into awkward angles. This setup alone creates a higher risk of wear and tear, regardless of how careful guests try to be. While I acknowledge that it's possible my son may have contributed to the existing damage, it's difficult to accept full responsibility when the equipment was already worn and not adequately maintained. What felt even more discouraging was the very high charge for something so minor, especially after how well we treated the cabin and how clean we left it. This situation left us feeling blamed rather than understood, and unfortunately it overshadowed what could have been a great experience. For these reasons, I cannot recommend Summit Cabin Rentals, and I hope future guests are treated with more fairness and consideration.

I've booked multiple times with them and it's always been so good! Everything is explained well,…read moreand you get your money's worth! It's a trustworthy business!

Our family spends Labor Day weekend together in Gatlinburg every year--17 of us traveling from…read moreTennessee, Ohio, Alabama, and Kentucky. We don't come for the attractions; we come to spend three days together under one roof, so for us, the cabin IS the vacation. We had previously stayed with American Patriot Getaways and had been trying to book Don't Blink for two years, specifically because of the bowling alley and game room. Last year, I booked it the day reservations opened--a full year in advance. Our kids and grandkids had been looking forward to it ever since. Don't Blink is marketed as a "Luxury Plus" property, with the private bowling alley prominently featured. We paid $4,546 for our three-night Friday-to-Monday stay. At 11 a.m. Friday, we received a text saying the cabin was ready early. When we arrived around 4 p.m., however, we immediately discovered the bowling alley and skee-ball machine had no balls and were unusable. I called immediately and was initially told maintenance might come that evening or Saturday morning. No one came Friday. Saturday morning passed with no technician and no proactive communication. When I called again around noon Saturday, I was told they "only have one maintenance technician," it was Labor Day weekend, and other cabins had more serious problems, including guests without water. Of course guests without water should be prioritized. But having only one maintenance technician available during a busy holiday weekend is the company's staffing problem, not the customer's. If you rent this many cabins during a holiday weekend, you should have the resources to support them. I called AGAIN later Saturday and asked for a manager. Instead of a call, I received a TEXT saying a manager wasn't available and someone would contact me after the weekend. Maintenance finally arrived around 5 p.m. Saturday--approximately 25 hours after we reported the problem. Previous guests had apparently jammed the bowling balls in the machine. The technician fixed it and returned the skee-ball balls. Things break. We understand that. What I don't understand is why this wasn't discovered before a cabin marked "ready" was turned over to the next guests--especially when it involved one of the property's signature amenities. More importantly, it was the customer service that made this experience so disappointing. There was no urgency or proactive communication. We made every follow-up call and were made to feel as though expecting the amenities we paid for to work was unreasonable. After our stay, a supervisor texted and offered $350 for the inconvenience. I declined. This wasn't about trying to get money back. We paid $4,546 for three nights in a "Luxury Plus" cabin. I don't think expecting a clean, properly inspected property, working advertised amenities, and responsive customer service is unreasonable. There were cleanliness and maintenance issues as well. Half the TV remotes didn't work, the master bathroom smelled like urine, one bed still had candy wrappers in it, and our feet were black from the floors each day. The trash bin was also far too small for a cabin accommodating up to 22 people, and guests must call to request pickup--another unnecessary inconvenience for a large-group property. We didn't expect perfection. Equipment breaks and holiday weekends are busy. What matters is how a company responds. Seventeen members of our family traveled from four states for a weekend we'd planned a year in advance. The bowling alley was eventually fixed, but American Patriot Getaways' response--and the feeling that our concerns simply didn't matter--is what I'll remember most. For $4,546 and a property marketed as "Luxury Plus," both the cabin and the customer service fell far short of reasonable expectations.

My boyfriend and I recently stayed in Awesome Views, a 1 bed, 1.5 bath cabin rental through About…read moreThe Smokies. The road to get to this cabin was very winding and hilly, and lucky for us there was no snow or ice on the roads but take caution if you do rent this cabin in the winter. While the listing says seven minutes to downtown Gatlinburg it actually takes about 13 minutes, which still isn't bad. Location wise we were very happy. There is a Food City grocery store nearby, and the Arts and Crafts district is just a short drive. When we pulled in, it was dark and I couldn't see the view yet, but later in the trip when the sun came out it certainly was an awesome view. You could even see it from the bed. The kitchen was stocked well enough to do some cooking. The hot tub was clean and hot, the bathroom had a couple towels. All was great with the basic amenities (except no coffee to be found!! I did leave some there, hopefully others enjoy it). I was quite disappointed that the furniture layout had changed from the pictures (which is the reason for 4/5 stars). I chose this cabin over others because it has two couches and a large living room. When we arrived, that was not the case. There was only one couch and a leather chair and an unnecessary dining table had been added. Be aware of that when you look at the pictures! We did have an issue with some critters in the duct work and a terrible smell as well, but I called and they came out to take a look and it was fixed by the time we returned. Overall, I'd highly recommend renting from About The Smokies! We look forward to returning.

Awesome cabin, awesome view, awesome people. We will be back next year! You told us to watch for…read morebears and we did... Saw baby bears running down the road! So exciting! Thank you for making our vacation so memorable!