Vacation Rentals by Owner

Great Gatlinburg Getaway

Guest: mark h.
Date of Stay: 01/13/12 Review Submitted: 01/27/12

We have stayed at the tower several times. Dave is excellent to work with and just couldn't be nicer. We have a large family and the tower is a super place to have everybody close but with their own space. The home is always clean, functional and well stocked with anything you may need for your stay. The location is great. Just a few minutes to either Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge and since it is on top of a mountain, the view is excellent. I would highly recommend at stay at the tower to anyone, especially larger groups and familys. We sure feel at home there.

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Vacation Made Easy

Guest: Joel S. (Brentwood, Tennessee)
Date of Stay: 10/15/11 Review Submitted: 10/23/11

We had a great time in the Smoky Mountain Tower. The setting is gorgeous. The property spacious. The kids loved the game room, playing pool and the hot tub helped us all unwind. The owner and team are VERY responsive. The biggest problem we had? Leaving!

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Smokey Mountain Weekend

Guest: Donald B.
Date of Stay: 09/29/11 Review Submitted: 10/13/11

We (my wife, daughter and myself) recently enjoyed a wonderful long weekend at Smokey Mtn Tower. To sum it up from the beginning, the house totally exceeded all my expectations. As good as the pictures looked and the descriptions sounded, they did not do justice to the real thing. (All too often, it seems to be the other way around.) I could have stayed in the sunroom all day long. The view from the balcony on the tower was out of this world! I can only imagine what it looks like now as the leaves are changing. The house was well appointed throughout. The bedrooms are situated so that each room is rather private. We had fun shooting pool in the sunrom and my daughter really liked the game room. If there is any down side, it would be the drive up the mountain to get to the house. If you are not accustomed to mountain driving, it may present a challenge to you. I will say though, that the drive is totally worth it and Dave provided excellent directions. While you're in Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg, be sure to eat at the Old MIll and then shop around afterwards. Some other great places to eat that we have "discovered" are Bennetts BBQ, Huck Finn's (great catfish) and Mamma's Place. We look forward to staying at Smokey Mountain Tower again in the near future.

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Great family vacation spot

Guest: Ted S.
Date of Stay: 07/30/11 Review Submitted: 08/21/11

Smoky Mountain Tower is a great place for families. Its large accommodations were perfect for our family of six. We really liked that everything we needed was provided. The only thing we had to do was bring food. The owners are very friendly. Any questions we had were promptly answered by e-mail. This really made us feel welcome and comfortable before we arrived. We didn’t have any surprises – everything was just as we expected based on our review of the web site. It was great being able to go to the pool each day. There are 3 clubhouses within a few miles and each had friendly staff as well as other activities like tennis, ping pong, shuffle board, and foosball. We were very happy to be close to Gatlinburg instead of Pigeon Forge. We stayed for a week and only went to Pigeon Forge once. There are lots of fun things to do in Gatlinburg and we went to the mountains on three different days. The hike to Grotto Falls was our favorite. We’d also strongly recommend a visit to Clingman’s Dome.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children.

Awesome!!!

Guest: Keddric G. (Westlake, Louisiana)
Date of Stay: 07/17/11 Review Submitted: 07/25/11

The Tower was spacious, clean, and the view was remarkable. My kids love the games and pool table. Everyone had there own personal space. Ajnd the drive up to the Tower was an exicting and thrilling.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Very good people to work with.

Guest: Nana (Lenexa, KS USA)
Date of Stay: 06/11/11 Review Submitted: 06/20/11

Our recent stay of five adults and three childdren made this a perfect place for size. All enjoyed the pool table and we loved sending the kids to the "tiny" sound proof game room. We placed Nana in the tower and four flights for six days worked off all calories. The drive up really feels treacherous, but we made it. It was worth it after 44 years of trying finally seeing the bears (3 sightings and 5 bears {3 cubs}). The owners are terrific to work with and the price is great with no add ons. The home is older and the kitchen will be a little tight, but when you are having fun, who cares. I would have liked a little more outdoor space for the kids to play, but again we were busy lots of the time. We recommend the aquarium. They Reynolds/Riek clan

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

Totally Relaxing!!!

Guest: Peggy (Phenix City, Al)
Date of Stay: 05/21/11 Review Submitted: 05/30/11

We really enjoyed our time at The Towers. The view from the upper deck was great and the sunroom was very relaxing. I think all who stay here will be very happy with their decision to rent it. We saw 2 bears on the property and 1 within the community. The gameroom was fun for some down time. Very high up on the mountain but to get the views you need to be. Very convenient to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Great home away from home!!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Relaxing Comfortable home with Mountain Views

Guest: Angela (Michigan)
Date of Stay: 05/16/11 Review Submitted: 05/22/11

We loved having this home to relax and unwind in on our vacation. It has nice mountain views but the view is from the top of the tower. The rest of the home is surrounded by woods. It's at the top of a mountain and the drive up and down is lots of turns and about 7 minutes long. We found this home very comfortable with lots of room, very clean, and homey.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

Smokey Mountain Tower

Guest: Pam (Lawndale NC)
Date of Stay: 05/11/11 Review Submitted: 05/17/11

We were in awe as we approached this property! The photos online really did not do it justice! Everything was clean and we felt at home immediately. The location was perfect! Right between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge and easy access to the trolley stop. The soundproof gameroom and pool table were a hit as well as the hot tub on the back deck. We saw a Momma bear with 4 cubs, twice and another lone visitor off the back deck. Lots of wildlife! The ease of booking and checking in were great! The owners were so nice and provided us with timely and friendly service. We are hoping to make this a yearly vacation spot and will recommend it to everyone we know.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

The best of the best

Guest: LC (New Braunfels Texas)
Date of Stay: 05/05/11 Review Submitted: 05/13/11

Smoky Mountain Tower was a great place for 3 senior siblings and spouses from various parts of the country to get together for a relaxing few days. The owner was super good to work with and the price was very good. I appreciated being able to also use a credit card, which makes it simpler to book, and no cleaning fee was an added incentive. We definitely would return and also recommend it to our friends. Having rented homes several times before, I found this experience to be the best we have had.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Perfect getaway!

Guest: Kelley C. (Tullahoma, TN)
Date of Stay: 04/30/11 Review Submitted: 05/04/11

First I would like to thank Dave for making the booking process so easy! There were 6 of us and this cabin was perfect! Nice and roomy! Everyone loved it! The cabin is pretty much right in between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. This was my first time in the Smokies and I loved every minute. The cabin is up the mountain a bit, as Dave advises, you should definitely find it in the daylight for the first time.The pool table was a big hit with the guys. They were playing before the car was unloaded. We didn't have a lot of time to get in the hot tub, but it was used the first night, the teens loved it!!! I would definitely recommend this cabin to anyone that wants to stay in a home away from home. Also, if you are traveling with any vegetarians, we had two with us, I highly recommend Taste of India in Pigeon Forge. They have a large vegetarian menu. We will remember this mini-vacation for years to come. Thanks again Dave!!!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

The perfect mountain getaway property!

Guest: ChrissySJD (Dayton, OH)
Date of Stay: 04/16/11 Review Submitted: 04/22/11

This gorgeous home in the mountain is everything our family could have wanted for our Spring Break vacation. Plenty of room for us to all come together for games/movies but also our own individual spaces to read/listen to music. Home was clean and well-stocked and had lots of activities for us to enjoy in the evenings. Views from the balconies were phenomenal and the hot tub was so refreshing. Can't wait to come back next year!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

You have my families vote!!

Guest: Wonna (us)
Date of Stay: 02/04/11 Review Submitted: 02/10/11

My family and I really enjoyed our stay at Smokey Mountain Tower, The view was amazing no matter what time that you stepped out on the tower deck. The view changed so much all we could do was take pictures. The price is wonderful, affordable, and better than any other that I checked. We will be back next year. You will be hearing from us again. Thank you. Shawonna 2/4/11-2/7/11

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Amazing Accomadations

Guest: purefaith (Rogersville, Tennessee)
Date of Stay: 01/24/11 Review Submitted: 01/27/11

Let me start my review by commenting on how nice the owners are. I booked by stay the same day I was to arrive. Dave contacted me to make sure that the reservations were correct. When I got to the cabin the pictures didn't do it justice. I use the word amazing because I could not believe the size of it for the price. Everything was well kelp. I never found any problems with my stay. I just didn't know what to look at first, the view from one of the two decks, to the game room, to the hot tub (although it was about 30 degrees). Direction to the cabin were easy. We drove straight to it after dark. It was truly a relaxing time. I would and will be returning to this cabin. Thank you Dave for providing a nice escape for me.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Smokey Mountain Tower is FANTASTIC

Guest: Barbara (Fleming Island, FL)
Date of Stay: 01/15/11 Review Submitted: 01/29/11

Dave is absolutely fantastic to deal with, you could not ask for better directions or communications. The cabin is exactly as described, as well as accurate photos. The place is extremely well maintained, and is the best you will find for tranquility. The sunroom was the most used room in the house. We shot pool, had our meals out there, and just enjoyed each others company. When they say the driveway is steep, believe it...however, once you master it, it's actually fun! The neighborhood is beautiful. We went for evening walks and it was really breathtaking to look across the mountains and see Ober Village and all the snow. There was nothing you need on vacation that wasn't provided for at Smokey Mountain Tower. We will stay there on our next visit, and highly recommend this cabin to everyone! Thank again to Dave, he made us so comfortable about our arrival

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Another Great Smoky Mountain Get-Away

Guest: Mark (Hendersonville, TN)
Date of Stay: 01/02/11 Review Submitted: 01/15/11

We had a great time in the mountains. The cabin was wonderful and the weather was super. We have stayed at Smoky Mountain Tower before and it is perfect for our family. There are things for the kids to do, plenty of space and great views. It was clean, well stocked and ready to go. I recommend Dave any time someone asks about a place in Gatlinburg. Thanks Dave!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Thankful for our Retreat

Guest: Sue (Munster, IN, USA)
Date of Stay: 11/23/10 Review Submitted: 12/10/10

Smoky Mountain Tower was the perfect place, in the perfect setting, to celebrate and give thanks for all our blessings. Our family of six had an enjoyable time relaxing, playing games and enjoying the view of nature in the fall! Spending Thanksgiving at the Smoky Mountain Tower was the ideal place for our family to get away and reconnect. The shops in Gatlinburg and Wonderworks in Pigeon Forge was full family fun for all of us. I would highly recommend The Smoky Mountain Tower to everyone!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

wonderful home away from home!

Guest: daysha (dallas ga)
Date of Stay: 11/19/10 Review Submitted: 11/23/10

Our stay at this cabin was a wonderful experience and would highly recommend it. It was very roomy, larger then I expected and had a lot of extras including game room. The location was great in between peigon forge and gatlinburg so you can do activities in either area, the veiw was awesome. Will be staying here again!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

A GREAT Place to Vacation

Guest: South African Friends (Lexington, South Carolina)
Date of Stay: 11/16/10 Review Submitted: 12/06/10

Our stay in the mountains was absolutely great! There was plenty to do around the house on the day it rained, and there were beautiful drives and hikes within easy driving distance. It was one of the most restful and relaxing vacations I have spent in several years. I would recommend it to anyone as a great time for a couple like us or a family with children!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Mountaintop Experience

Guest: Larry (Boiling Springs, SC)
Date of Stay: 11/04/10 Review Submitted: 11/12/10

When I booked the Tower, I had no idea how far up the mountain it was. The trip to the top was almost as much fun as staying in the Tower. Of course, I've always imagined myself as James Bond in a Austin Martin driving the Alps running away from some evil men plotting to blow up the world. Now back to reality, the house was perfect for us, with 2 little boys who shot bascketball, played pool, and air hocky, they were occupied the whole time. We had a beautiful 5" snowfall Saturday morning to the delight to everyone. All the amenities were great. This house is well kept, and the layout suites us to a tee. We will definately put the Tower in our future plans for the Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge area.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

Smoky Mountain Tower

Guest: Tony & Jessica (Toledo, OH)
Date of Stay: 10/05/10 Review Submitted: 10/09/10

Just wanted to send an email to tell you that your home is beautiful, we had a great time while we were there. The hot tub was very nice and relaxing and having so many floors was great everybody had their own space. Thank you for sharing your home with us and when we come back to Gatlinburg we will for sure remember the Smoky Mountain Tower. Thanks again!! Tony & Jessica S

Owner response:Thank you, Tony and Jessica. We're glad you had a good time and we look forward to welcoming you back to Smoky Mountain Tower. -Dave

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

Amazing Space

Guest: Daria (Pickering, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 09/16/10 Review Submitted: 09/27/10

Smoky Mountain Tower is a very clean, large, well equipped and appointed open concept space with amazing views. We had such a relaxing time and really regretted having only allocated 3 nights for the Smoky leg of our road trip. This is a perfect location for a romantic getaway or for a family trip and is a great place to get some well deserved R&R. The owners have even taken the time to provide detailed instructions for operation of the chalet including labeling of all switches which was greatly appreciated. We can't wait to return! Thanks Dave and family for sharing your amazing space.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Best vacation

Guest: Amit (TUPELO)
Date of Stay: 09/08/10 Review Submitted: 09/15/10

Very cozy home with excellent views of the mountains. Quiet neighborhood. The house has all the amenities, very clean rooms and an amazing sun room with a pool table. The owners were very prompt in answering any questions or concerns we had before and during our stay. Overall, the best place we have rented on VRBO.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children.

Bigger than it looks!!

Guest: Cheryl (Gilbertown, AL)
Date of Stay: 09/03/10 Review Submitted: 09/09/10

The owners are awesome, they left a nice wedding gift on the counter. The owners are very tenative to our needs. the place is actually bigger than the pictures . Alot of room. We got married here & it was so nice. Convienent to either town. Very nice pool!!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

For Everything there is a time . . .

Guest: Ulrich (Newton, NC, USA)
Date of Stay: 08/29/10 Review Submitted: 09/11/10

Arriving at The Tower a week after my father's funeral I had few expectations. My sister and I wanted to help my mother get away and have time to regroup, reflect and grieve. The Tower provided the perfect place to do that. We had our children with us who stayed occupied with the game room, pool table, and hot tub. The community pool was also ideal with three different pools, one was convenient for my toddler and the other two were great for the other kids. The Tower itself was homey but not cluttered and overdone as many rentals I have stayed in tend to be. The kitchen was well equipped, there were places to gather as a group and also areas that were private when time alone was needed. The house location was surprisingly convenient to downtown Gatlinburg as well as several hiking trails in the National park. The children enjoyed an easy hike while the adults took a more strenuous trek. This was a difficult time in our lives that really found comfort, rest, and help in getting away to this beautiful home. I look forward to going back again later in the year to celebrate my wedding anniversary.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Smokey Mountain Tower

Guest: Gayla (Iron City, TN)
Date of Stay: 06/16/10 Review Submitted: 06/20/10

The house was very roomy and comfortable. It was clean and well kept. The directions to the house was very easy to follow. The location was almost right in between Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg so it was easy to get to all the attractions and restaurants that we wanted to visit.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

Wonderful choice for Great Smoky Mountain vacation

Guest: JiaofCincy (Cincinnati, OH, USA)
Date of Stay: 05/29/10 Review Submitted: 06/03/10

It is my second visit to Great Smoky Mountain, and first stay at Smoky Mountain Tower. It is suitable for all kinds of tourist, especially groups with children. The location is convenient, close to Gatlinburg. Very nice view from windows, and we have one bear visiting the parking lot during first evening! The place is fully equipped. The owner is very nice, and we had a wonderful time during this stay. The only thing needs attention is to drive safe in the mountain areas :)

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Super vacation home

Guest: Bahootie (Castle Rock, CO)
Date of Stay: 05/17/10 Review Submitted: 05/27/10

What a blast we had in this house. Even with a 2 & 4 year old there was enough room for all of us to have our own space! We truly enjoyed our experience. We never felt cramped & even didn't use all the amenities the home provided. I'd recommend this home to anyone!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children.

The Best Smoky Mountain Experience!!!

Guest: MI Family of 6 (Marine City, MI)
Date of Stay: 05/02/10 Review Submitted: 05/09/10

Pictures simply do not do this place justice! Once you step inside you will see that it is simply gorgeous! What a welcoming experience. The tower is tastefully decorated & has beautiful views! It is very affordable & worth every penny.....we miss it to this day! The owners are very hospitable and welcoming. The neighbors were all so friendly & courteous.....waving each time they seen us arriving back at the cabin! I must say that as long as these owners are renting we will be repeat customers! I thank them from the bottom of my heart for making our smoky mountain experience a very positive & memorable one!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Comfortable place

Guest: Mike M.
Date of Stay: 01/18/10 Review Submitted: 02/04/10

What a nice comfortable place to stay while visiting the area! The sunroom, hot tub, fireplace and tower room make for a great stay. It is hard to believe it is so close to town. I guess bear must frequently be nearby. We heard them but didn't see any this time. At least not yet! This place and the way you rent it is certainly refreshing, compared to the cabins managed by the property management companies, not to mention the run of the mill hotel and condos. A great value!

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Comfortable Place

Guest: Mike M.
Date of Stay: 01/14/10 Review Submitted: 02/04/10

What a nice comfortable place to stay while visiting the area! The sunroom, hot tub, fireplace and tower room make for a great stay. It is hard to believe it is so close to town. I guess bear must frequently be nearby. We heard them but didn't see any this time. At least, not yet! This place and the way you rent it is certainly refreshing compared to the cabins managed by the property management companies, not to mention the run-of-the-mill hotels and condos. A great value!

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Our third trip

Guest: Joel, Tara & Joby R.
Date of Stay: 01/02/10 Review Submitted: 02/04/10

Thanks again for sharing Smoky Mountain Tower with us. We had a great time. This is our third trip to Smoky Mountain Tower. We love it here. The fireworks were great and it snowed on New Year's Day. We hope to be back next year.

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Our third trip

Guest: Joel, Tara & Joby R.
Date of Stay: 12/30/09 Review Submitted: 02/04/10

Thanks again for sharing Smoky Mountain Tower with us. We had a great time. This is our third trip to Smoky Mountain Tower. We love it here. The fireworks were great and it snowed on New Year's Day. We hope to be back next year. PS - No bears!! We looked for Papa Bear but he was not to be seen this trip.

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Your Smoky Mountain Tower is beautiful!

Guest: Becky O, mother of Julie D.
Date of Stay: 12/30/09 Review Submitted: 02/04/10

I love the lighting inside and the fantastic views from the windows. The framed photos are great! Thank you for making this vacation special for me.

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excellent rental

Guest: joelr (Parrish, AL usa)
Date of Stay: 12/30/09 Review Submitted: 01/12/10

My family and I have stayed here 3 times over the past few years and Love this property. This home is very roomy and clean. We hope to stay again at mountain tower in the future. This property is highly recommended by our family . Bring your binoculars from the tower room you can see the ski slopes and actually see people as they are skiing.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Thank you!

Guest: Nell and Mark H.
Date of Stay: 12/06/09 Review Submitted: 02/04/10

Thanks so much for the use of your home. We have had a wonderful family weekend here. May God bless you today and always. PS - it snowed Friday night. It's gorgeous when it snows!

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The place we stay when we're in the Smokies...

Guest: GoSmoky (Charleston, SC)
Date of Stay: 03/06/09 Review Submitted: 03/17/09

We had a blast 2 weeks ago on our 3rd stay in the "Mountain Tower." We first stayed there back in October. I brought the wife and kids with me. In late January, my 2 brothers and I stayed there for a quick ski weekend. Then, 2 weeks ago, I stayed with the wife/kids again. We had the opportunity to stay in another home, but my wife told me she is falling in love with the "Mountain Tower." I can see why. The home has plenty of room. We could enjoy spending time together while the kids spent time playing in their room. The pool table was great, and gives us lots to do in the home. We also enjoyed the hottub on the downstairs deck and the jacuzzi in the "tower" upstairs. My wife enjoyed sipping coffee in the morning and watching the sunrise over the mountains. The view is one of the best I've seen in a rental in the Smokies (and I've been in quite a few.) The location is perfect, right between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. You can also drive directly to the National Park without ever going through either city to avoid the occasional traffic. Mountain Tower is "the place we stay when we're in the Smokies." I highly recommend it! Raymond

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guestbook Comment

Guest: GoSmoky (Charleston, SC)
Date of Stay: 03/01/09 Review Submitted: 03/16/09

The "Mountain Tower" is the perfect getaway, whether you are looking for a weekend away without the kids, or a fun family vacation. We've stayed there a couple of times, and I can honestly say I hope we can spend ALL of our future trips to the Smokies in "Mountain Tower" from now on. If you are looking for location, this is the place to stay. The home is between Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. You can hit either town in a few minutes, or you can drive straight to the national park via the bypass and not see either town on the way there. If you are looking for a great view, I challenge you to find a better view, or a more effective way of taking in the view than the "Mountain Tower." The entire top floor is designed to take it in. You can sit out on the wrap-around deck and sip coffee while looking at the smokies. Or, you can soak in the jacuzzi with the windows looking right out to the mountains. Even downstairs, you are nestled in the mountains, with beautiful views of the trees and the open mountains from the recreation room, or the hot tub downstairs outside on the other deck. If you are looking for a value, this is one of the better values I've seen around. I've stayed in a NUMBER of cabins in the area, and this is by far the best all-around package we've stayed in. I highly recommend checking into the "Mountain Tower."

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