Tucked back at a dead road, with beautiful view of lake. Private boat launch (shared with a neighbor), deck. Fishing every day with quiet evenings on the deck. Jason and Amy were great hosts.
The property was clean and well stock with essentials! There were a few board games for kids (some missing pieces as to be expected) and the lake was beautiful. The only downside is that there is no ladder on the dock which isn't the end of the world but very inconvenient. We had our 5 year old with us who always wants to swim and jump in the water so not having a ladder made it very difficult. Other than that everything was great.
Great stay. Clean, cozy, and off the beaten path. It would be a great place to stay- especially in the summer! For sure try to check in during the daylight hours. It is hard to find in the dark. đ
Wonderful spot for vacation. We enjoyed fishing everyday from the dock, and kayaks on the lake. We did two days in Dollywood, a day in Gatlinburg and a day in Pigeon Forge. The rest of the time was spent at the cabin -fishing, reading on the screen porch, and relaxing. The property manager very quickly responded to questions and was extremely nice! Highly recommend.
While the house and lake were nice, they lacked a specificity in terms of accuracy based on the photos. When people look to pick a location, the photos obviously play a big role in that process. This home showed a photo of firewood outside and even had directions for purchasing bundles of firewood inside the welcome binder. However, when I texted for details (since there was no firewood) I was told they didn't do that anymore. Not a huge deal but I don't think it unreasonable to have accurate updated photos as things change.Also, there was a stink of something that had died inside a storage room, which shares a wall with one of the bedrooms. I could smell it as soon as I walked in so opened the house up to air it out, which didn't really work. I informed the managers/owners about it (and had to sleep on the couch because I couldn't use the bedroom) but nothing was done; no one came out to address the situation.
The cabin was cozy and loved it. It was hard to find in the dark because the gps took us to an empty lot. Needs signs to guide people to the cabin. Check I. Was easy as well as check out. Had to message manager several times and they were quick to respond.
Beautiful setting for a getaway from hustle and bustle of the city. We enjoyed our stay. The lake and the Smokeyâs are so pretty. Our only complaints was the shower was small with very little water pressure and the beds are uncomfortable. Other than that, nice cozy cabin. Everything was clean and well organized. Thanks
Pros- cozy, updated kitchen and bathroom, beautiful location.
Cons - Lake was too low to fish. I asked the host about fishing and I wish he was more honest about the water levels. Coffee makers were disgusting and did not use. We were not there much because of water levels being low. We decided to explore the area with family instead.
I was looking so forward to fishing in the lake. The lake was dried up and no water for a quarter mile! This was the whole reason reason for getting a cabin by the lake owner didn't mention lake was dried up or we wouldn't have stayed there. Also killed 4 spiders in the cabin one was a brown recluse!
Our stay was very pleasant and our hosts were very kind and friendly; however, there were some issues that weren't identified until it was too late to cancel.
Based on the listing description and photos, we thought this was a single level cabin. Unfortunately there was a Very Steep step down into the master bedroom and no handrail for assistance. If you have any disability with your knees, hip or back, I don't recommend this cabin. Also, we were not aware that they drained the lake starting in Sept, so there was no lake/dock for us to enjoy. We were also advised we could not use the fireplace which was one of the amenities we were looking forward too, but unable to use. There was no where to put your belongings, so living out of your suitcase while on the floor was the only option.
Finally, there is a beautiful oak tree outside of the master bedroom, so be prepared for those acorns to land on the roof...all night long.
I recommend bringing your own cookware or eating out as some of the frying pans are quite old, scratched and stained from previous guests.
Overall this is a cozy little cabin, but with a few upgrades it would be a charming place to go back to...at least in the summer when the lake returns.