Honestly, I cannot recommend securing a reservation and heading over to the Buckhorn Inn for dinner…read moreenough! I don't remember where I first read about the dinner at the Buckhorn Inn as a do-not-miss when in Gatlinburg. I called several weeks in advance for a reservation, as guests of the Inn have first refusal for dinner. Initially, the day I was looking for was booked, so I straight out asked if they had any availability for any of the days we were there. ...and so we headed out on Saturday evening for the set menu of assorted in-house-made bread and rolls, a vegetable and white bean soup, beef tenderloin with asparagus and potato, and a dark chocolate ganache torte with orange marmalade, all for an extremely reasonable price. There is also a wine recommendation for each night's meal, which my husband went for (excellent), and when I requested coffee, our server went right to the kitchen and brewed a fresh pot (also excellent). In addition to the wonderful meal, the atmosphere in the dining room is restful and comfortable with a large fireplace hearth in the center. There is also a veranda right off the dining room, lined with rocking chairs, where you can sit and look out over the Smoky Mountains, and unlike most of the rest of Gatlinburg, it is quiet and meditative. Take a deep breath. The staff could not have been friendlier, kinder, and more accommodating. If you are in the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg area, DO NOT miss the opportunity to head to the Buckhorn for dinner; just call ahead to make a reservation and keep your fingers crossed that they have room!

While traveling, my husband and I had a nice meal at the Buckhorn Inn. We were not staying at the…read moreInn, but were able to book a table for dinner. The place was romantic, quiet and lovely - a roaring fire and candles set the mood. The prix fixe meal included homemade bread, soup, an entree with vegetables and dessert for only $40/person. We also added a bottle of wine for a reasonable price. Everything was delicious and the portions were perfect. This was such a breath of fresh air in a touristy town with many loud, crowded restaurants with mediocre quality food.

My husband and I stayed at the Quail Ridge B&B in May 2016, when we were visiting the Smoky…read moreMountains over Memorial Day Weekend. We have stayed at a LOT of B&Bs, and I am not exaggerating when I say that this was the absolute best experience we've ever had. I made the reservation over the phone with George a couple of months before our trip - he recommended the Catalooche room, which was lovely! The room was always kept very clean and was extremely comfortable. The B&B has the look/feel of a log cabin, but with all the modern amenities! When we arrived, we were warmly greeted by Anita, who gave us some of her delicious peach tea (omg the BEST). She then recommended we head over to Hungry Bear BBQ for dinner - a low key, local joint which we LOVED and returned to twice during our stay. She also provided us with a book of trails so we could plan our activities, which proved very helpful for determining which hikes to choose as there are so many in the mountains. Anita and George were very friendly and warm, and made us feel at home right away. Anita bakes a dessert every evening that guests can enjoy after returning back from dinner. Her peach cobbler was the BEST I have ever tasted. They always provide refreshments throughout the day, whenever we stopped back in between or after hikes. The breakfast items they prepared were classic family recipes, and very delicious. They serve them hot & plated, and we thoroughly enjoyed them. My husband and I have agreed that we will make it a yearly tradition to go back to the Smoky Mountains, and stay with Anita & George at the Quail Ridge B&B. Highly recommend!!!

What a delightful find! Glorious setting in the woods, the most gracious hosts you could ask for,…read moredelicious breakfasts, and spectacularly appointed rooms and common spaces. Anita and George made this one of the nicest vacation experiences we have had in a long time.

This bed and breakfast is dangerously cozy. Like, "accidentally quit your job and live here…read moreforever" cozy. The bed? So comfortable I briefly suspected it was stuffed with marshmallows and angel feathers. I lay down "just for a minute" and woke up emotionally healed. But let's talk about the real reason I'd sell my soul and possibly a family heirloom to return: the nightly dessert. Every evening, like clockwork, a homemade dessert magically appears -- as if summoned by a pastry fairy. One night it was chocolate cake that made me question every life choice that led me to boxed brownie mix. Another night? Lemon creme cookie so rich I'm surprised it didn't ask me for investment advice. Would I stay here again? Yes. Would I fake a flat tire to stay an extra night and get more dessert? Also yes

Perfect bed and breakfast right in the middle of the mountains. When you get here you feel like you…read moreare in the middle of nowhere with gorgeous views and peaceful quiet, however you are right around the corner from the entrance to Dollywood and just a few minutes for downtown pigeon forge. The property is clean.. beautiful and very accommodating. The staff is fantastic and does what they can to make you feel at home. My wife and I love finding hidden gems on our travels and this one has made our list of places we must return to. Highly recommend if you are looking for a relaxing getaway. Breakfast is served at around 8am and it's very simple but well done. After breakfast you can take your coffee to the porch and enjoy some amazing views.

We recently stayed at the Bearway to Heaven cabin in Gatlinburg, TN. The cabin is about half way up…read morethe mountain, so it's not difficult to get to. However, the road leading to the cabin is very steep, so getting up there in winter may not always be an option, depending on snowfall. The fully furnished cabin has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a pull out sleeper couch, a hot tub, a pool table, a living room, a dining room, and a kitchen. It has all the amenities that you'd have at home, including a charcoal grill, Blu-ray players, DVD movies, cable TV, air conditioning/heating, gas fireplace, laundry, and Wi-Fi internet. The cabin has a wonderful view of the smoky mountains, a front porch (with decorative lights on a timer), a back porch (also with decorative lights on a timer), and is surrounded by beautiful, tall trees. We loved every minute that we stayed here and we wanted to stay longer, but couldn't. This visit was a trip to remember. We'd definitely stay at this cabin again. It was perfect.

I took my mom here for her 75th birthday in May of 2018 and had a delightful time. The location,…read morelooking south towards the Great Smoky Mountains National Park was peaceful, and even though it was a short downhill drive to Gatlinburg, it felt like it was miles away. We were greeted by one of the managers when we arrived who made us feel welcome. While there is not daily housekeeping, we had more than enough towels (and coffee pods!) for our three night stay. There was a fire through this area back in 2016. There is no sign of the fire in the remaining lodge building. Off to the side, up a hill, are the foundations of former their lodge buildings and restaurant. The view to the south includes some burned trees in the distance, but I found that it didn't take away from the ambiance. Due to the fire, the does lodge have a more remote feeling due to the lack of telephone, cable, or internet. We didn't miss any of these, and we had reasonable cell phone reception. I look forward to seeing the lodge thrive again and wish the owners the best in their continued renewal.

Me and my boyfriend stayed here for four days during the week after Christmas. Found this place…read morebecause I wanted a bed n breakfast & this was the closest I found. It's unfortunate what happened with the fires back in 2016 but the business keeps on pushing through. They still have a decent amount of amenities even without the other spaces they had offered before the fires. The rooms are a decent size, especially for two people. They offer a full sized kitchen which was nice so we didn't have to eat out every night. The balcony is cute & have great views of mt leconte. The bed was comfy & everything was clean. They had plush robes in the closet which were super comfy & great to put on after a hot bath in the spa tub in the bathroom. They also maintain hiking trails right by the lodge & they had a nice set up by the creek, there was a bathroom down there & a fire pit and lots of chairs set up. The lodge is only a mile up the road from downtown & the national park entrance so it's in close proximity to alot of great things. The only issue we ran into was not enough parking but we made it work. Overall had a great experience here & would definitely stay here again.

The hotel was very nice and clean and I loved having a balcony with a view of the creek. I wasn't…read moreexpecting such a great breakfast, but we had three made to order options to choose from! Overall this place is a great stay!

Hello from Gatlinburg..I do Vlogs Daily on YouTube TikTok IG Facebook The Gatlinburg Hussey and I…read morelove how this motel has been renovated and looking amazing!

Stayed one night at the Greystone Lodge On The River this week, in town for an association dinner,…read moreand it earned a review. It sits just behind the Margaritaville resort. Central, but quiet. Once you park (free with the reservation), the car really can stay put. Everything's walkable. Greystone Lodge has a pool, the balcony views, the free breakfast. But the staff is what stayed with me. Sydney and Brandi at the front desk are outstanding. Rodney in Engineering, saved our day on our last day. And then a housekeeping team that stayed a step ahead. We'll be back.

4.5 rounded up. First, for the price this place is amazing. You are centrally located right in the…read moremiddle of Gatlinburg. While the hotel is a little outdated the rooms are CLEAN and the beds are SUPER comfortable. If you're looking for a fancy stay I'd recommend one of the higher priced places but if you want budget friendly and clean this is the place! I would stay here again. My only real complaints were there needed to be more towel hooks in the bathroom (we are a family of 4 and there was ONE hook on the back of the door.) and the sausage gravy needed a bit more seasoning in the mornings. Every staff member was friendly and accommodating. We had a wonderful stay.

Book this place and book it FAST!!!!…read more For $107, we got breakfast, two clean queen-sized beds, a refrigerator, a microwave, a modest view of the lake, AND a fireplace. The is a full body mirror, a sink and mirror with towels outside the bathroom AND another mirror and sink inside the bathroom. We got lucky and got the very last room! It was a full house, yet there still managed to be five extra parking spaces. Did I mention that there is also a pool and the front desk lady was so sweet. There is also an additional fireplace by the pool and pool towels!!! I couldn't have asked for a more restful, cozy night. I'm still so surprised they have a fridge and microwave. They don't even do that in most places anymore. They dont charge you for opening the fridge either!! Also, I'm allergic to pet dander and they said that they made sure that every time a pet is here, they clean is well. I believe them!!! No allergies for me!!! Breakfast is still at 6:30-9:30am. There is now liquid soap and conditioner in the showers.

Wowowowow, where do I start?!…read more Pigeon Forge is a mountainous Vegas-like touristy town. There are tons of hotels, some are great and others...not so much. Those great hotels are often going to cost a pretty penny while those more affordable ones are going to be a bit rough around the edges. So where can you stay in Pigeon Forge that isn't going to hurt the bank account while giving you a relaxing stay? Well look no further...Twin Mountain Inn & Suites is excellent AND affordable! I'm a Hotels member and when I saw Twin Mountain Inn and Suites' 5 star reviews, I was curious, especially because at the time, the rates were about $97/night AND pets are only $20/night. Not only that, the room had a river view with a balcony, fireplace, and free parking. Now, I've kept this hotel on the backburner on my account. Last time we visited Pigeon Forge, we stayed at Drury and spent so much more on a "Mountain View" that overlooked the parking structure. So, this time, I decided to go with my instinct and book with Twin Mountain. Boy, am I glad we did!! We stayed on the third floor. Don't let the cover of a book fool you. The parking is easy but can get full pretty quickly, true. However, the room was probably on of the cleanest hotel rooms we've ever stayed in. The beds were comfortable. The shower was hot and had good water pressure (albeit, no conditioner or body wash-just a small packaged bar of soap. There were two small bottles of shampoo). There's a microwave and mini fridge in the room. I also liked that there were two sinks, one in the bathroom and one just outside of it (vanity). This was convenient for two people. The AC/heater was powerful, too. The fireplace is timed and creates a cozy atmosphere. The balcony overlooking the river was peaceful and there were two plastic chairs and a little table out there to sit and enjoy the view of ducks and geese. Twin Mountain Inn and Suites is close to the strip but away from the flashing lights and noise. It's a great location! Breakfast is included and had biscuits and gravy, eggs, yogurt, sausage, fruit, cereal, and one waffle maker. There's fresh coffee and a juice machine, too. It was a tight squeeze as it was very busy for 7:30am so I decided to get one biscuit and gravy, two sausages, and a yogurt to take back to the room, which were all very good. There's a drink vending machine outside of the lobby and one near the parking lot. The elevator was convenient and they also had luggage trolleys, too. This was an outstanding stay for one night and I wish it had been longer. I highly highly HIGHLY recommend staying with Twin Mountain Inn & Suites for your next stay in Pigeon Forge.

We stayed here for our anniversary in December 2025 and had a wonderful time. The staff were so…read morenice and helpful. Upon checking in, we received drink vouchers for a free drink for myself and one for my husband for every night of our stay. The rooms were a very comfortable size. The bed was comfy and the bathroom was a good size also. The morning breakfast was awesome. The pool was relaxing. It as walking distance to all of the downtown shops. We really had a great time. The only thing I didn't think it was fair was we had to pay for parking our car at this hotel. We stayed at a lot of different hotels in the past that didn't charge for parking. Other than that this place is awesome

Our room is dirty, laundry facility broken so with an extended stay, no way to do laundry which is…read morewhy we chose this hotel in the first place. The free drinks and snacks it's a joke. The line is so long for drinks and the food is gone in 10 minutes. And it's cheap finger foods like goldfish. Stay somewhere else.