The cabin was perfect for a family with older children. Our 11 and 16 year old boys had their own ‘apartment’ downstairs with the extra bedroom, bathroom, bunk beds, game room, and deck. We enjoyed the decks, views, hot tub, and pool table especially.
The property has been well-loved and could use some updating and cleaning/care but it’s perfectly functional and has everything you could need for a stay. It’s also VERY conveniently located to both Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg yet it feels remote when you’re on the property.
Specific things that could use some attention: the outdoor areas had dog feces in the driveway which one of our family members stepped in and walked on the rugs/stairs unknowingly. There was a fair amount of trash/junk in the wooded area surrounding the cabin and below the decks (3 tires, hangers, drink bottles/cans, scrap cut wood, a step ladder, random paper/plastic trash, etc) which took away from the beauty of the area. The couch and recliners are visibly worn and dirty from repeated use and are sagging/uncomfortable. We had the same complaint with the mattresses- sunken in on both sides and not much cushion left to them. Several of the decor pieces had broken/missing pieces which doesn’t matter to us but they could use some updating. The pool cues have seen some rough use and only two had tips on them and were useable. Someone had scribbled in pencil on one living room wall area, a name was written on the game room ceiling in pool cue chalk, a name was written in sharpie on the lower deck floor. Some guests’ kids definitely went unsupervised and left their marks. Also, there were two coffee makers, but neither one was working and we were unable to make coffee despite several attempts.
Positives that made our stay great: the cabin was CLEAN as far as kitchen, dishes, bathrooms, floors, linens, etc. The hot tub was hot and ready when we arrived and we used it almost daily. There were plenty extra pillows, blankets, towels, even towels for the hot tub. We stayed 5 night with 4 people and had plenty toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, dish soap, etc. There was even a body wash/shampoo/conditioner dispenser in the downstairs shower and travel toiletries on both bathroom counter. The stringed deck lights really added to the ambience and the deck furniture was all very comfortable and convenient. The game room was all in working condition and we loved using it in the evening. Easy access, great location!