Tatonka Lodge, 2 Master Suites on a Buffalo Ranch!

• Awesome Family Reunion!!

  Awesome Family Reunion!!

  • Guest Cathy
  • Date of stay 04/21/13
  • Review Submitted 05/09/13
  WOW!! We just had an absolutely fabulous time at Tatonka Lodge. Everything was just as we expected, however the pictures did not do it justice. From the beauty of the woodwork, to the paradise we found outside. We did not want to leave. We tried the bison steaks one evening & loved them! We also had some of the families farm fresh eggs. What a treat! Cheryl was so easy to deal w/ & always answered my emails very promptly. We will definitely book Tatonka Lodge the next time we come visit the Smoky Mountains! Oh yeah, my kids loved the Buffalo stuffed animals, they have slept w/ them every night since we got home.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, pet owners, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

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• Tatonka Lodge

  Tatonka Lodge

  • Guest s
  • Date of stay 03/09/13
  • Review Submitted 03/17/13
  We had a great stay at the Tatonka Lodge! The stay was amazing- the kids loved visiting the animals and the playground.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, romantic getaway, girls getaway, adventure seekers.

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• Great Family Vacation Spot!

  Great Family Vacation Spot!

  • Guest Bianca
  • Date of stay 02/10/13
  • Review Submitted 03/11/13
  We vacationed at Tatonka Lodge in February & had an awesome time. We took the kids skiing for the 1st time at Cataloochee Ski Area & they loved it! When we got to the cabin we were amazed at the beauty of it. It was very well kept (I had read the previous review & have no idea what they were talking about, wondered if they even stayed at the same place!!). This cabin had everything you needed to cook which we liked. The kids all enjoyed the game room, hot tub, roasting smore’s over the fire pit & seeing all the animals. We hope to be back & make more memories at Tatonka Lodge, thanks again for everything!

  Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, pet owners, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Thanks Bianca for taking the time to leave us some feedback. Glad to hear you all enjoyed your Smoky Mountain Vacation. Hope to see you again soon! Cheryl

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• Great ski vacation

  Great ski vacation

  • Guest C A
  • Date of stay 02/18/13
  • Review Submitted 03/05/13
  We stayed at Tatonka Lodge with family friends for a great ski getaway. The home has plenty to entertain kids of all ages, and the owners were quick to respond to any questions we had. The location is good. 15-20 minutes from Cataloochee, 10-15 from the grocery store, restaurants, etc. It had rained before we came, so we didn't do a lot of hiking, but would love to return in the fall. Great spot for family getaways, girls' weekend, etc. The lodge is on a ranch with a single lane dirt road and the home sits on a steep hill -- just be prepared when consdering which vehicle to take.

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

  Owner response: Dear Cheryl, So glad to hear you all enjoy your stay & we would love to see you all again in the fall. Thank you for taking the time to sign our guest book. Sincerely, Cheryl :)

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• EXTRAORDINARY!

  EXTRAORDINARY!

  • Guest armyfamily
  • Date of stay 02/26/13
  • Review Submitted 03/03/13
  We stayed at Tatonka Lodge last month, and what a wonderful experience it was. This lodge was extremely spacious, squeaky clean, and absolutely homey. The property and the view was exceptional. Also the owners were very respectful, welcoming and friendly towards us. (I still cannot believe the owners built this place themselves.) The fully stocked kitchen had everything we ever needed and more. The owners made sure we had plenty firewood, and stacked them up often by the house. We truly enjoyed our morning coffees on the patio, our afternoon hikes, and visiting with the animals, as well as our nights by the fire, making smores. Being in the military, we have traveled a lot, and stayed at many many different lodges and cabins. I can quickly admit without hesitation, this place became our favorite as soon as we walked through the front door. We are looking forward to our next visit this upcoming fall.

  Recommended for: People with disabilities, families with young children, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Dear Idil, We thank you for your service to our country. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay & would love to see you back this fall. I appreciate you taking time to sign our online guest book. Sincerely, Cheryl

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• Very disappointing

  Very disappointing

  • Guest Vickie
  • Date of stay 02/07/13
  • Review Submitted 02/28/13
  Upon arrival at Tatonka Lodge it was immediately evident that cleaning was not a top priority here. I had to call to get someone to come clean all the hard floors upstairs because they were mopped with a filthy mop and had a sticky muddy film all over. We could not even walk without our shoes sticking to the floor. There was urine all around the toliet in the left hand side master suite, the dishes we cooked on had to be washed before we used them and the card table upstairs was full of crumbs and food. And most horribly, when we turned down the covers to go to bed, they were not tucked in on the corners and a large wad of black hair was right in the middle of the sheets! No way a cleaning crew with eyes could have missed these things! I am suspious the sheets weren't even removed and laundered from the previous guests. To top it all off, I was charged $25 for some "clothing tags" that were not put in the outside trash receptacle and because the bed blanket was put downstairs with the nasty sheets! And we were accused of chipping the K-mart dishes which is absolutely not true. You have got to be kidding me!!! GRRRRRR We travel often and stay in "Luxury" accomodations and this is the poorest example of cleanliness I have experienced. I am a 46 year old business owner, not some spoiled college kid partying, so I expect more for my money.

  Owner response: Dear Vickie, I am very sorry you feel this way. Unfortunately, the guest who left before you spilt beer all over, our cleaners re-mopped it 3x's & I am very sorry there was still residue. As soon as you called I had someone come over to try & get i it up as well as a spot you told me you saw on the toilet. That was all you said. After you left, my cleaners reported that it was left trashed. I'm sorry that you feel you have to leave a review like this because I deducted $25 for all the trash you left around our cabin as well as other things. We have been renting for 5 years & have over 70 5 out of 5 ratings. We take pride in our cabins & we do not hire out just any cleaning company but they are part owners of Buffalo Creek. I am sorry your vacation ended like this. Sincerely, Cheryl

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• President's Day weekend

  President's Day weekend

  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 02/14/13
  • Review Submitted 02/26/13
  We had such a wonderfully relaxing time at Tatonka. The children were well entertained by all the activities in the home, the animals as well as the hot tub! The house is well stocked with anything you would need. Although we did leave to ski at Cataloochee Mountain and visit Asheville, we looked forward to getting back to the house and sitting in front of a roaring fire. The weekend was excellent and the home is beautiful. We would certainly recommend Tatonka to anyone!

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

  Owner response: Thank you Barbara, I am so glad to hear you all had a fabulous time. I appreciate you taking the time to leave a review! Cheryl

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• MPBP

  MPBP

  • Guest Tim
  • Date of stay 01/31/13
  • Review Submitted 02/05/13
  Wow! Totally blown away by the beauty of this property. We totally lucked out with snow the entire weekend. We snow skied on Friday, shot guns at Fowler Farms on Saturday and went into Asheville for a night of food and music. Basically one of the best "guy trips" I've ever been on. I would recommend the "Tatonka Lodge" to anyone and plan to be back with the wife and kids very soon.

  Recommended for: People with disabilities, families with young children, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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• young medical professionals on a mountain getaway

  young medical professionals on a mountain getaway

  • Guest Charleston Crew
  • Date of stay 01/24/13
  • Review Submitted 01/28/13
  Amazing trip. Loved the size and layout of the house. Plenty to do in and around the house for 11 people. Enjoyed the free firewood and the hot tub especially. All the surrounding wildlife was definitely a plus. Also liked how close we were to a grocery store and skiing.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers.

  Owner response: Thank you Matthew for taking the time to write a review. So glad you all enjoyed your stay! Cheryl

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• Beautiful Home and Views

  Beautiful Home and Views

  • Guest Steve
  • Date of stay 01/02/13
  • Review Submitted 01/24/13
  The house was absolutely beautiful. It was warm and charming and had all the natural touches of a log cabin. It was spaceous enough for two families with teenage kids and had ample space for additional guests if needed. The house was clean and very well kept. When you visit, you must check out the photo album of the cabin inthe construction phase--awesome. The only problem we encountered was the road up the cabin--in the winter you really need a truck. They were kind enough to grade the road with a tractor which made it much easier to access the home which made the view all worth it!!!

  Recommended for: Families with young children, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Dear Bobbie, I am glad you all enjoyed Tatonka Lodge. Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback. We also have plans to pave the rest of our road this year as well. :) Cheryl

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Fees:

• Pet Fee: $100 + tax
• Refundable Damage Deposit: $500
• Cleaning fee: $150 + tax
• Hot tub fee: $50 + tax
• Tax Rate 12%

Cancellation policy:

$500 Security deposit will be returned within 14 days if. 1. Log home has no damage (including: game room items & hot tub) or missing items 2. No movies rented on Satellite 3. Trash is disposed of at Solid Waste Management station-not open on Sundays. 4. All dishes are cleaned & put away. 5. All dirty linens are placed in laundry room 6. All other doors & windows closed & locked. Cancellation Policy: - For a full refund, a 60-day cancellation notice will be required. - Less then a 60 day cancellation notice will forfeit the $500 reservation deposit - Less then a 45 day cancellation notice will forfeit $500 reservation deposit + 1st payment. Sorry, no refunds if cancellation notice is less then 21 days. Tatonka Lodge will provide: - 2 sets of towels per person, sheets, trash bags (# = # of nights rented), 3 rolls of TP per bathroom. Dishwashing detergent, salt & pepper & other spices. 1.This is a NON SMOKING unit, $100 fee will be deducted from deposit if evidence of smoking. 2. Pet fee of $100 is for 2 dogs max. & MUST be in kennel if left alone. 3. We will not rent to vacationing students or singles under 25 years of age unless accompanied by an adult guardian or parent. 4. MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY- The maximum number of guests per cabin is limited to 14. THIS PROPERTY REQUIRES A THREE (3) NIGHT MINIMUM STAY. 5. NO DAILY MAID SERVICE – While linens and bath towels are included in the cabin. We do not permit towels or linens to be taken from the cabin. 6. FALSIFIED RESERVATIONS – Any reservation obtained under false pretense will be subject to forfeiture of advance payment, deposit and/or rental money, and the party will not be permitted to check-in. 7. No discharging of firearms or fireworks on property or a $100 fee will be assessed. 8. $35 fee charged for all returned checks. 9. There will be no refunds due to weather, appliance, water, power or TV failures. All repairs will be made as soon as possible, during normal business hours, unless deemed an emergency. There are no refunds for early check-outs. Please notify me as soon as possible if a problem arises. DISCLOSURE: By signing below, I agree to all terms and conditions of this agreement and understand that Buffalo Creek Vacations will not be held liable for (a) any loss or theft of personal property, accident, damage or injury by any member of my party while on the property regardless of severity or mechanism of injury,(b) acts of God, (c) weather, road, travel,ski conditions or any other recreational activities. Items which are inadvertently left can be sent back via mail on a C.O.D basis.

100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.