Cute spot to watch waterfalls and drink a beer, for non beer people, there's sodas and some snacks…read more Very cheap to do.

A true gem off the side of the road in Wears Valley. If a beer garden and a waterfall had a baby,…read moreyou'd find yourself gem mining at Friendly Falls. They're under new ownership, beers are cold and cheap, and you can relax at picnic tables, play in the waterfall, or play disc golf or darts while the rushing sounds of the waterfalls soothe you into a relaxing state. You'll know you're in the right spot if the Christmas lights are twinkling and the chain rope is open. Can't recommend this little spot enough

Amazing place! We rented for a family reunion. The house was very clean and the kids loved all of…read morethe activities available right inside the home! The breathtaking views were out of this world! I would love to wake up to this every morning! Thank you for a wonderful stay!

If you're looking for a family vacation or reunion, wedding destination or a girls get away, this…read moreis the place! The 9 bedroom house easily accommodates 50 people! Each room has either 4 or 6 beds inside and most rooms have their own bathroom. Your view is phenomenal. You have your privacy and really don't need to leave the property because there is a chapel, indoor pool, game room, theater, karaoke and 2 outdoor hot tubs with amazing mountain views. There is BBQ grilling area and plenty of outdoor/picnic style seating.

The Cardinals Nest wedding venue is the absolute best hands down. our daughter Kelsey got married…read moreon October 8, 2022 and Monica abd Stan were amazin. Monica told me on your daughters big day all I want you to do is spend time with her. Do not worry about decorations or vendors that's what I am here for. it was hard for me not to be in the middke of it all but the tim wi got to spend with my daughter and the spectacular event that they made it was worth the wait. Monica and Stan the Sutton/Plott families thank you so much for everything that you did. God bless you both @cardinalsnest

The Cardinal's Nest far exceeded any expectations we imagined. The grounds are beautuful and…read moreperfectly set up with the wedding and guests in mind. Monica and Stan thought of every single thing to ensure the wedding was flawless. Again and again I, the m-o-t-b, found myself impressed with yet another moment of a perfectly executed day of wedding plan. This was no doubt due to choosing Monica as the Day-Of Event Coordination instead of someone not familiar with the venue. Choosing Monica for this Cooridnator is really a must-do for anyone considering the Cardinal's Nest. Doing otherwise is really a disservie to yourself. Another particular note is the Access to Extensive Selection of Decor, for they have thought of everything to lighten your load and create the the absolute perfect venue. Thanks Monica and Stan for making our daughter's wedding "better than she ever could have imagined!!"

Stepping into The Southern Pines event venue immediately transports you to a warm and inviting…read moreatmosphere. We booked the event center for a gathering center for our family reunion. We enjoyed all the amenities it offered. We took family photos along the river in the back area, we had dinners catered in every night, with recommendations from Donna. And the food was scrumptious. We enjoyed the evenings being able to play games and reminiscing. There was plenty of room for everything we needed the venue for. Donna was an amazing hostess. It was a great location, and very very clean.

Very cool venue. Spacious but still cozy and fun. The stage was great with nice acoustics. The…read morestaff were great - friendly and professional! Everyone had a great time!

It's almost a resort! You can make a whole vacation on the property for a few days. The indoor…read moreoutdoor pool, lazy river, and courtyard spaces were great! And there's a ton more to do within an easy walk of the place. We stayed on points and got a bon Voy suite night upgrade even on a very busy Friday night. Our king suite was great with a nice separated room and a living room and bedroom balcony. Everyone was very nice and everything very clean. I can't wait to go back!

Was not happy with the courtyard Marriott. Temp in room was hard to maintain as thermostat was…read moredisabled and only control on the ptac itself. They love to do the laundry at all hours of the night. Stay far from room 204 unless you want to hear the main laundry room during you whole stay. House keeping loves ro never refill all your towels one night it will be 2 another night 3 out of 6 night we got lucky with 4 only after we leave a huge note to leave 4 towels....

Attended a wedding and reception here in May 2021. A gorgeous setting, great food, fun bartenders,…read morerocking DJ. In the Smokies near Sevierville so the area is nicer and not as crowded and touristy as Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg. NOTE FOR THE PROPRIETOR- Google Maps took every single (out of town) guest to the cabin resort 1/4 mi down the road. Maybe put up a small sign down there or add some directions to your website? We missed the whole ceremony When we called your office, the person who answered the phone couldn't give us directions and said she'd have to take a message?! Doesn't she live around here? Damn.

Our day was perfect! We had the most lovely intimate, romantic wedding, complete with mother nature…read morein all her glory as our stage. Ray & I couldn't be happier with the venue, minister's service, flowers, accommodations, not to mention the outstanding photography Rick provided. After Ray & I were engaged, being the planner that I am, I researched at minimum 20 destinations across the U.S., countless inclusive and not so inclusive destination packages, and spent more hours than I'd like to admit looking at pictures and reading reviews. We wanted the most important, memorable day of our lives to be at a low-key, intimate venue that would allow us to focus on each other and our first days as husband and wife (without breaking the bank). Without hesitation we can say, Bluff Mountain Inn exceeded every expectation! Their packages are extremely reasonable and you get so much more than what's on paper. They really enjoy what they do and cover all the bases, providing as stress free of a day as possible with the focus on making your wedding everything you dreamed, not like you're their 100th+ event. Just a couple of items I'm glad we added: - A second photo session to capture us the day before the wedding. We've never had professional pictures before and are so happy we have the moments before and after captured to treasure through the years. - Hair and makeup the day of the wedding delivered with sweet, southern charm. I've never looked better and learned several new makeup and hair tricks. Plus it was awesome having someone to chat with before the big moment :) - An extra day at the Inn. We used the time to explore parks, caverns and family owned local cuisine (awesome area for bbq!) Not to sound too gushy, but I really can't imagine our day (and stay) being more perfect. Thank you!

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

I don't know where to start. I just love this place so much. My husband and I have stayed here at 2…read moreof the houses on this property it's never disappointed. We love it there so much in fact and we and 98 of our closest friends and family were there for our wedding. It was the perfect wedding venue. Magical in every way. The owners literally took my Pinterest board and brought it to life. The careful and thoughtful attention they took to every detail of each of our stays makes us want to come back over and over. In fact, we are coming back in July and I absolutely cannot wait!! If you are looking for a quiet place to take in all that the Smokies has to offer...here is the place you need to be.

I have to be honest- upon pulling into the parking lot we were very unsure about what we had just…read moresigned up for. Upon walking in it was a very family owned and operated establishment. Check-in was very easy. Everybody was so friendly and the smell of popcorn and filled your nostrils. We loved how they offered chair cushions. We arrived early (keep in mind, no bar available) and waited until the music started to find our seats. Seats were first come first serve. Hayden Lynn (I may have spelled that wrong) by all means a fabulous entertainer. We learned at the end of the show that he is actually an award-winning Elvis tribute artist! We were the youngest ones at the show, but my mother-in-law loved every second and actually said that this was probably one of the best " "impersonators" she had ever seen- and that is quite a compliment coming from her because she has seen many over the course of her life. Please keep in mind that this experience is truly what you make of it and if you go with a positive attitude and with a true Elvis fan, you will walk out with a smile on your face! This is not an experience to be compared with the Dollywood stampede or any other major entertainment venue, but still worth the patronage.

We went to a fun show here over Christmas. Elvis/johnny cash tribute all by the same performer…read more We thought the young man was really good, but when we found out he wasn't even 20 years old, we realized he was amazing. I can't wait to see how good he is after he has some "adult hood" under his belt! The venue itself is ok. No bathrooms inside, you have to use a "general" bathroom for the whole shopping plaza, and its cleanliness was questionable. The venue was just a main room and a small, theater. It felt old and outdated, but perhaps that's the charm they were going for. I really, it was a good experience and lots of fun.