Vacation Rentals by Owner

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Guest: Charlotte S.
Date of Stay: 08/29/11 Review Submitted: 09/29/11

This cabin is breathtaking -it has a 180 degree panoramic, unobstructed view. I contacted Lori, on short notice, and she answered my email right away. She was very helpful, gave us perfect directions, and lots of interesting information about the area.. The cabin is beautiful, it is perfectly decorated and very comfortable. This cabin is a homerun-view, luxury, and really great owners. What more could you ask for? I would not hesitate to recommend this cabin. My husband and I are trying to figure out when we can return.

Owner response:When preparing for folks renting Mountaintop Experience, we try to make everything as easy for the guests as possible. The devil is in the details, so we try to have all of the logistics worked out prior to arrival. Guest comments such as this affirm our dedication. We absolutely love return guests. That action speaks for itself!

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

Guest: Dean
Date of Stay: 07/12/10 Review Submitted: 07/31/10

I just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed your "Wilderness Lodge". It was more than we expected. My family cannot stop talking about how great our vacation was mostly due to the beautiful lodge that we had on the top of the mountain. We would leave in the morning to go Horseback Riding, Zipline down the mountain, tube the Little River and eat loads of great food, but it was always a joy to return home to the beautiful lodge on the top of the mountain. Family rates trip as the best ever.

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Guest: Jacob, Becca, Bill and Pam
Date of Stay: 06/26/10 Review Submitted: 07/31/10

This visit was awesome! We loved Monopoly and the pool table. Tubing was the best of all, except for fishing. We caught 18 fish! Becca loved horseback riding. The horse's name was Kit. The baby black bears at Cades Cove were cute. We saw lots of bunnies, too. Great cabin, great site and view. Enjoyed it! Thank you!!

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Guest: Margaret, Betsy, Pete, Robert and Michelle
Date of Stay: 06/12/10 Review Submitted: 07/31/10

This was a spectacular first visit to this "cabin" and the Smokies. As a pair of artists we each did 5 paintings. Margaret is oil and I'm pastel and water color. It was too hot, but we did find shady spots. I never knew that a cabin would have all the amenities! i.e. A/C, dishwasher, etc. Some went hiking and biking (not motorized) and shopping to help the economy! Thanks for sharing such a great place!

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Guest: Jennifer and Josh
Date of Stay: 06/06/10 Review Submitted: 07/31/10

Thanks for letting us enjoy your cabin. We had a great time! The kids loved the pool table and the views were spectacular! A fabulous vacation spot to spend with friends!

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Guest: David
Date of Stay: 06/03/10 Review Submitted: 07/31/10

Beautiful views! Enjoyed your home very much. The teenage boys loved the man-cave and the hot tub. Thanks for sharing your home...

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Guest: The Shady Ladies
Date of Stay: 02/18/10 Review Submitted: 07/31/10

Thank you so much for such a beautiful weekend in the Smokies! We could not have picked a better place to spend our girls' getaway! We hope to visit again soon!

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Guest: Angela
Date of Stay: 11/27/09 Review Submitted: 04/13/10

What a beartiful place.. WE were thrilled! the house was wonderful and the view spectacular! Thank you so much!

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Guest: Bren
Date of Stay: 11/26/09 Review Submitted: 07/31/10

What a theatre, just sitting in the living room! The panoramic views of the mountains are right there, no need to even get up off the sofa to see them! This was a great way for our family to kick back and reconnect just before the holiday frenzy. We'll be back...Thanks for sharing!

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Guest: Jacob and Kristy
Date of Stay: 11/13/09 Review Submitted: 04/13/10

Thanks so much for sharing your home with us. We couldn’t have picked a better anniversary place! Everything is gorgeous. We had a wonderful time.

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Guest: Russ and Tess
Date of Stay: 10/25/09 Review Submitted: 04/13/10

I second the motion! The views and hot tub are the main reasons we do this trip every year! After you took the time to come out and get it fixes, we used it 3 more times! Yes in 3 Days-The most fantastic views and love the fact that the views are from every window in the house! Thanks for a lovely cabin and weekend experience!

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Guest: Mike and Karyn
Date of Stay: 10/25/09 Review Submitted: 04/13/10

We are so happy!! We have been coming to Wear’s Valley for 8 years. Now we have finally found our favorite place! we will be back. The views are tremendous-as promised. The TVs are perfect for college football! And the decorations are perfect w/o being overt. We really appreciate fixing the hot tub on Saturday.

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Guest: Michael, Mary, Marshall, Jennifer, Felf, Ethan
Date of Stay: 10/19/09 Review Submitted: 04/13/10

We have loved your beautiful cabin it is so comfortable and homey. We hate to leave the breath-taking view. We couldn’t take our eyes off those mountains from ar lit dawn til purple sunset. The highlight was seeing 5 bears on the walk to Laurel Falls. Michael an Mary-Kingsport, TN, Marshall, Jennifer, Felf and Ethan Sevenoaks, England ps the boys LOVED the game room.

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Guest: Wrights
Date of Stay: 10/15/09 Review Submitted: 04/13/10

Your cabin was very comfortable and met all of our needs. and of course the view is spectacular! Thanks for sharing it with us.

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Guest: Erin
Date of Stay: 10/10/09 Review Submitted: 04/13/10

Thank you for sharing this incredible view with us. The cabin’s big picture windows were wonderful given all the rain! The mountains are beautiful!! Athen, GA and San Antonio, TX

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Guest: Ron and Peggy
Date of Stay: 10/04/09 Review Submitted: 04/13/10

Thank you for your willingness to open your wonderful home to us. It truly was a great blessing weather was great. The view spectacular. Everything was perfect. The Lord truly shined His Light upon us this week and may He continue to bless this home and your family. P.S Parrot mountain is must see!! Thanks so much God bless

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Guest: Don, Judy, Ted, Glenda
Date of Stay: 09/14/09 Review Submitted: 04/13/10

Packing the cars after a wonderful weekend-so peaceful. Our second stay here! We love the view!

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Guest: Beverly and Craig
Date of Stay: 09/03/09 Review Submitted: 04/13/10

We decided to go on our weekend vacation at the spur of the moment and feel so fortunate to have been able to get your vacation home. We love it here and have even thought about using this plan as our retirement home. I can only imagine how beautiful this home is at Christmas and the view in the fall. We are definitely going to have to come back. The alcove in the master bedroom is so cute! That is going to be a project for my husband when we get home. We loved the way the kitchen was placed in the home-you initially think is is small-but actually is very large. My husband and I come to Townsend a couple of times a year I found myself just wanting to stay at the cabin and chill instead of site seeing. There is only one thing we missed-which was internet access. You have a very lovely home. We wish you all the best and may God bless.

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Guest: Zera
Date of Stay: 08/13/09 Review Submitted: 04/13/10

Wow what a great house! The view off of the back deck is amazing. So fun to watch the clouds and storms roll in around the mountains. Also enjoyed the pool table, hot tub and pool. Great place and we had an awesome long weekend.

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Guest: Rick and Jeannine
Date of Stay: 07/27/09 Review Submitted: 04/13/10

Wow! We have really enjoyed our stay in your cabin. Rained all but two days, but who cares?! the mountains in the rain are the best places. Not enough words to express the beautiful view. It makes all else n the world right! Thanks for sharing it.

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Guest: The Carbones
Date of Stay: 05/19/09 Review Submitted: 05/18/09

We are building our new home on Hickory Patch Way. We came for a few days to meet with our builder and see the first phase of construction. We truly enjoyed our feeling "at home" in your home. We must admit your views are "amazing". We hope to meet our "neighbors" when our home is ready. Thanks again. Michael and Ginger Carbone We are naming our cabin "Providence Mountain".

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Guest: The Carbones
Date of Stay: 05/19/09 Review Submitted: 05/18/09

We are building our new home on Hickory Patch Way. We came for a few days to meet with our builder and see the first phase of construction. We truly enjoyed our feeling "at home" in your home. We must admit your views are "amazing". We hope to meet our "neighbors" when our home is ready. Thanks again. Michael and Ginger Carbone We are naming our cabin "Providence Mountain".

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Guest: The McDaniels
Date of Stay: 04/27/09 Review Submitted: 04/26/09

We are very greatful of you allowing us to stay in your cabin. The forest view was astounding! We saw many animals wondering around our back porch. The pool table kept us busy while we were snowed in. The whole family loved it. Kyle McDaniel

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Guest: The Harris Family
Date of Stay: 04/24/09 Review Submitted: 04/23/09

Thanks so much for allowing us to share your home. It was so beautiful and relaxing. Your home is incredible. We will definitely return again. Thanks again so much. May God Bless, The Harris Family. Jordan and Chloe say hi also. And thank you so much.

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Guest: The Coffeys
Date of Stay: 03/18/09 Review Submitted: 03/17/09

We had a wonderful time once again in your beautiful cabin! We had two nice, sunny days and enjoyed every minute of them. Thanks again for allowing us to visit your home away from home. Bryan, Lynn, Emilee, & Claire Coffey

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Guest: The Prislovskys
Date of Stay: 03/14/09 Review Submitted: 03/13/09

Thanks so much for sharing the "wildernesss lodge" with us! While the rain kept us in a white cloud for most of the weekend, it was fascinating to watch the clouds move in and out, occasionally giving us sneak peaks of the view. This morning we awoke to the sun and finally got to experience the awesomeness of these wonderful mountains that we so dearly love! You have a wonderful home in which to "take a break" from the craziness of life. Thanks again! The Prislovskys

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Guest: Robert
Date of Stay: 03/12/09 Review Submitted: 03/11/09

We had a wonderful trip. The weather was about the best we've had in the twenty years we've been coming to the Smokies. The cabin was beautiful and so was the view. It was the first cabin we had been in that gave such a tremendous view from simply sitting on the couch in the living room. My son and daughter and I would fish after we came in from hiking and catch a few. We appreciate you renting your place to us. I would certainly recommend your cabin to our friends.

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Guest: Greg and Diane Jackson
Date of Stay: 02/14/09 Review Submitted: 02/13/09

Your cabin is beautiful - We enjoyed our time here. we will return again. Great place - very well stocked and clean. Hope to return again soon. The Jacksons

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Guest: Laura Overstreet (Harriman, TN)
Date of Stay: 01/27/09 Review Submitted: 01/27/09

Thank you for sharing your cabin. Everything is perfect. The mountain views are incredible. The location is just right, not too close in, not too far out. This cabin is private and tastefully well-appointed for relaxation. Unlike so many cabins, this one is well-stocked with all the incidentals, utensils, etc. We stay here every year and I always leave refreshed and renewed. Thanks again.

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Guest: The Woo Woos!!
Date of Stay: 01/17/09 Review Submitted: 01/16/09

What a great weekend! It was the best weekend yet among us Woo Woos! It's really great to be able to have our weekends at your cabin! It makes it so special. We have such a bond and I hope we will be singing and visiting here when we are 90! I know these walls will hold great times and memories as we continue to come through the years. We all love you, Lori. Beckie, Debbie, Annette, Laura, Pam and Ailene

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Guest: T & G, D & J
Date of Stay: 01/09/09 Review Submitted: 01/08/09

What a Wonderful place to view God's creation! Very peaceful and relaxing. This is a very beautiful and comfortable place to stay! We shall return!

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Guest: Jimmy, Vickie, Nicky, & Tiimothy
Date of Stay: 12/14/08 Review Submitted: 12/13/08

We have spent the last week in your beautiful cabin! You have an awesome place. We greatly enjoyed it. The view is spectacular and at night it's breathtaking. We greatly enjoyed it. Thank you for bringing us joy for the holidays. Merry Christmas!

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Guest: The Moores, Cains and Harrisons
Date of Stay: 11/26/08 Review Submitted: 11/25/08

What a beautiful cabin and breathtaking view. Your cabin was just the perfect place for our family Thanksgiving. The kids loved the game room. We saw a black bear in Gatlinburg as well as snow and ice on the mountains. God is so good to us. He made this awesome place for all to enjoy. Thank you for sharing your piece of God's many gifts with our family!

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Guest: Brian & Lynn Scholten
Date of Stay: 08/11/08 Review Submitted: 08/10/08

What a great place. The view is awesome. Zach and Lynn both celebrated birthdays on our mini-vacation. Zach turned 18...Lynn isn't telling. We enjoyed Dollywood and had a good time just hanging together. Brian & Lynn Schoten, Andrew and Kim, Zach and Manda

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Guest: Bryan and Lynn Coffey
Date of Stay: 08/03/08 Review Submitted: 08/02/08

Thanks so much for allowing us to visit your second home. We had such a nice and relaxing time. Our kids had a ball and LOVED the pool table!! We are looking forward to returning soon-hopefully in the fall when the leaves change. Thanks again. Bryan & Lynn Coffey, Billy & Emily Hicks & our kids Emilee (11), Carter (9), Cooper (7), Claire (6) Oh yeah-Even though we know everyone knows as soon as they walk in - THE VIEW IS PHENOMENAL! Couldn't ask for better-we so enjoyed it.

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Guest: Denise
Date of Stay: 07/19/08 Review Submitted: 07/18/08

I've had such a wonderful time at A Wilderness Lodge. I will always remember how special it is. The cabin was a perfect vacation to relax. I enjoyed having my coffee on the porch-just me and God's beautiful creation.

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Guest: The Sheths
Date of Stay: 07/14/08 Review Submitted: 07/13/08

You knew just how to make this cabin warm and comforting. We loved how your cabin was modern yet classic "Awesome!" We hope to come again.

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Guest: The Gandhi's
Date of Stay: 07/14/08 Review Submitted: 07/13/08

When we first walked into the cabin we were like "OMG" (Oh My Gosh). This place is so beautiful! X10000! UR very lucky to have a wonderful cabin.

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Guest: Ronnie and Paula
Date of Stay: 07/06/08 Review Submitted: 07/05/08

I feel more relaxed than I have in years. Your cabin is very relaxing. We really enjoyed our stay and will return every chance we get. The mountain view is spectacular. We love it.

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Guest: Kelsey and McKenzie
Date of Stay: 06/21/08 Review Submitted: 06/20/08

You have a lovely cabin. You have a great view from the living room window. We has so much fun. The best thing about the cabin is the view.

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Guest: The Hamiltons
Date of Stay: 06/17/08 Review Submitted: 06/16/08

We have stayed at a lot of cabins in the Smokys and this one rates top. We all loved the view and you provided us with all our needs. Thanks so very much.

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Guest: Rachel and Adam
Date of Stay: 06/17/08 Review Submitted: 06/16/08

The cabin was wonderful. It has everything to make us feel at home. Can't wait to come back!

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Guest: Shanda and Mark
Date of Stay: 06/08/08 Review Submitted: 06/07/08

Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with us! This has been a great and relaxing weekend. We can't wait to bring our kids back.

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Guest: Pam May (Harriman, TN)
Date of Stay: 05/07/08 Review Submitted: 05/07/08

This cabin has a magnigicent view - we had such a wonderful time sitting on the large deck all weekend enjoying the view of the mountains. The cabin is decorated very nice and I can't wait to go back! Thanks for such a wonderful place.

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Guest: The Victorsons
Date of Stay: 04/08/08 Review Submitted: 04/07/08

What a wonderful second home! We love the cabin. It's a great place to enjoy with family and friends. WE hope to be back soon.

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Guest: The Flemings & Washams
Date of Stay: 12/26/07 Review Submitted: 12/25/07

I can't begin to express our gratitude and enjoyment of your lovely cabin. After driving for the better part of a day, it was so nice to discover how beautiful the place was. The Christmas tree and decorations were the perfect finishing touches to accompany the breathtaking view. Between shopping sprees, Dollywood, Ober Gatlinburg, and our Christmas family traditions, this vacation has surpassed all of our wildest expectations. We've all grown to love Wilderness Lodge and hope to return here for many years to come.

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Guest: The Heaths/The Lewis'
Date of Stay: 11/21/07 Review Submitted: 11/20/07

We love your cabin and all the beautiful decorations. May God bless you.

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Date of Stay: 11/18/07 Review Submitted: 11/17/07

We love the view and the patio furniture. WE can't wait to get in the hot tub. We woke up this morning to a freshly fallen rain. It makes the view even more beartiful. Everytime we look around we see a decoration in the cabin that we haven't seen before. We're going to go into town to shop and maybe go to Putt Putt Golf or the Go-Cart Track.

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Guest: The Shockleys
Date of Stay: 10/19/07 Review Submitted: 10/18/07

We loved the cabin! What a perfect way to spend Fall Break. The views, though they lacked color (this year), were spectacular! It was a great get-away and we hate that it's ending.

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Guest: The Truxells
Date of Stay: 10/07/07 Review Submitted: 10/06/07

We really enjoyed your cabin for the weekend. Everything we needed was available. The views are beautiful. The cabin is close enough to everything, but not too close.

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