Reviews for Sevierville Vacation Rental - VRBO 195403 - 1 BR East Cabin in TN, Economical Elegance $75 a Night - 3 Night Minimum

Enjoyable Getaway

Guest Louisiana Lovers
Date of stay 04/20/13
Review Submitted 04/29/13

We enjoyed our stay at Rustic Elegance. Cabin was clean and as described. We really enjoyed the back porch and hot tub and spent almost every evening there. It was just a short drive into the city, so close enough that we didn't spend all our time driving, yet far enough to be away from noise and other travelers. Our most enjoyable day was spent at Cade's Cove. We saw deer, turkeys, and bears! The drive was so beautiful. We did a few of the hikes in CC as well. Our favorite was Abram's Falls. Gorgeous! Best dinner was at the Chop House. One of the best ribeyes I've ever had. Our only suggestions to improve this experience for anyone in the future, would be to replace the sofa. It was a bit dirty and worn. Had somewhat of a musty smell as well. There was also pet hair on the rug. If you're used to that then you may not have even noticed or had an issue with it. But for non pet owners, it may be an issue. No issues at all with cell or internet service. We have AT&T and both had great service at the cabin. Thanks again for a great week at your cabin!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: We appreciate any and all suggestions that are made by our guests and strive to make each stay at Rustic Elegance a memorable one!

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PERFECT!!!!

Guest Lisa H.
Date of stay 04/12/13
Review Submitted 05/02/13

We can't wait to return!!! Your cabin is just perfect! Thank you so much.

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

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nice getaway

Guest jim
Date of stay 03/31/13
Review Submitted 04/08/13

The cabin itself was very clean and accommodating. The surrounding area was very well kept and peaceful. We were able to take full advantage of the hot tub which was very relaxing but did not use the jet tub inside. The cable was nice and undisturbed throughout our stay and we were able to get phone signals as well as internet through our phones. My only complaint and the reason I gave this cabin 4 stars and not 5 is the directions to get there. We ended up using gps because there are little or no road signs once you get within a mile of the cabin. We arrived late so it was dark outside and drove around aimlessly for about 15 minutes before finding the place which still had no visible address. All in all, it was a nice getaway, just plan on arriving in the daylight and im sure you will have no troubles. Thanks again for sharing your cabin with us.

Recommended for: Age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: Hi All, first let me apologize the our guest for any confusion. I did have our cleaning crew go by and make sure all street signs were intact before I responded to this review. All signs are intact and visible. The cabin address and name are on the front of the cabin in order to assist in locating the property. The problem is the GPS. You cannot use GPS to get to a lot of the "backwoods" cabins. For future reference, we suggest all guests use the written directions provided. They will take you right to the front door. Thanks again!

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Had a great time! Very nice cabin!

Guest East TN
Date of stay 03/22/13
Review Submitted 04/11/13

Cabin was as described and well stocked! Kitchen was great for cooking in. Dart board had mostly broken darts so we played pool instead and had a lot of fun. The road is a little rugged coming up the hill, but you can't beat the views and the location is very convenient! Great value for the price.

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

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Would definitely return!

Guest Mason
Date of stay 12/30/12
Review Submitted 01/05/13

This cabin was wonderful for our New Years vacation. It was exactly as described in the details, thankfully. We loved the hot tub and the spacious jacuzzi which is in view of the lovely fireplace. It was also very easy to find. We loved being able to play pool upstairs but if you're super tall (as we are) then it's a little tough to really play because the slant in the roof makes it pretty short in certain places. Other than that we very much enjoyed our stay and would definitely rent this cabin in the future.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Wonderful Getaway

Guest Brad and Belinda
Date of stay 12/07/12
Review Submitted 12/13/12

The cabin was very clean and cozy. A perfect spot for R&R. Everything in the cabin was in good working order, the keyless code entry is wonderful. The owner quickly answered questions I had via e-mail right before my stay. This is definitely a cabin I will rent again in the future. Thanks for allowing us to rent your wonderful cabin!

Recommended for: Pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Cabin stay

Guest Lauren
Date of stay 11/30/12
Review Submitted 12/13/12

This was a great cabin location for a wonderful vacation for me & my husband. Everything was in great condition & very enjoyable. We loved every minute of staying at the cabin.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

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Cabin is nice

Guest James
Date of stay 10/22/12
Review Submitted 10/26/12

Cabin was nice, has hottub and jacuzzi, hotub worked fine, didnt use jacuzzi. Our problem was the cable, which went out our 1st night there, owner did return call quickly, but took cabin services 2 days to fix problem, ( but we left a day early and cable was still hit and miss) Along the lines of other concerns, there is no phone, wall jack is there but no phone. Having AT&T service, we got sketchy signal outside..none inside. When going to this cabin, make sure you use Grant Lane as an entrance, everything is one way in and out. I for one and just my opinion am not real happy with driveway either, the driveway is fine until the last 150 yds, which is gravel, and to me narrow, but people climb it everyday so it must not be a big issue. Internet would also be nice, use GPS to find quicker way to the Parkway, the way coming in is almost 15 miles back to Sievierville. Im sure we just had bad luck, and am sure this is a wonderful place to stay, but for us we like to be a little closer to the parkway and attractions

Owner response: Written information is provided to each guest at time of reservation with directions to the cabin, access codes and numbers for assistance while staying at Rustic Elegance - I am located in Atlanta, GA and (six hours away from the cabin) - we have a great team of folks located less than one mile from the cabin to assist with anything a guest might need during their stay. Comcast switched it's service from analog to digital during the time of this reservation and the guest called me in Atlanta instead of the cabin services located locally which delayed the resolution of the cable issue. As stated in our profile of the cabin, we do not offer internet service or phone service in this cabin in order to help keep daily rates reasonable. My family has an array of phone service providers, AT&T, Verizon, Bellsouth, T-Mobile and have no trouble getting service at the cabin. The road to the cabin is accessible by car, truck, etc. and is probably narrower than your normal public road because it is a road cut through a mountain side. Please do not use Grant Lane as the entrance to the cabin as this is a one-way road and was planned that way to keep folks from meeting on a "narrow" road with no way to turn around. The cabin is located in Sevierville, TN and is literally a six miles straight shot back to the Parkway located at Dollywood Lane. If a guest wants to stay closer to Parkway and attractions, we would suggest renting a motel/hotel room down on the Parkway. We enjoy the cabin atmosphere where you can leave all the attractions and crowds at the Parkway and come back to peach and tranquility.

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Perfect Retreat!

Guest Roll Tide fans
Date of stay 10/18/12
Review Submitted 10/25/12

Fabulous Experience! Highly recommend for a romantic getaway. We went for a long weekend in conjunction with the AL/TN game in Knoxville. My daughter & her husband stayed with us the first night and didn't sleep well on the sofa bed. Recommend taking a blow-up mattress instead & using it in the loft area. Perfect for two though and we will definitely consider it again.

Recommended for: Romantic getaway

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Our Anniversary getaway

Guest Donna
Date of stay 10/08/12
Review Submitted 10/19/12

My husband and I had such a wonderful stay at your cabin. We had everything we needed, very comfortable, peaceful and we felt secluded even though there was a neighborhood and school at bottom of hill. We loved the hot tub on the back deck and the views!

Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway.

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Guest p
Date of stay 08/31/12
Review Submitted 09/19/12

Great cozy place to stay, kitchen is well stoked if your in the mood for cooking. Pool table upstairs didn't get to use it cause of the grandbaby but maybe next time just me and my husband. Good romantic space with hot tub.

Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway.

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Perfect escape...

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Perfect escape...

Guest Brad and Kathy
Date of stay 07/23/12
Review Submitted 12/11/12

We really enjoyed our time here at rustic elegance. My wife was really needing time away from her job and this cabin provided the perfect escape for her and for us. It was secluded but not too far away from town. We both loved the hottub and jacuzzi tub! Thanking u for sharing the cabin with us.

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Rockers and coffee ...

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Rockers and coffee ...

Guest Dunlap, TN
Date of stay 07/16/12
Review Submitted 12/11/12

Our family enjoyed our vacation in Rustic Elegance! Close enough to enjoy all the "madness" of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge and far enough away to relax in peace and quiet! It was wonderful just to sit out on the rockers with a cup of coffee, the only sounds, nature.

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This cabin was excellent ...

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Guest Rosalie and Paul
Date of stay 06/16/12
Review Submitted 12/11/12

This cabin was an excellent "home base" for my dad and I for the week. We came down from Pennsylvania, a ten hour drive, to visit national park. The cabin was a perfect relaxing retreat to rest after a long day of hiking, biking, swimming, or rafting. Thank you for sharing the cabin. Recommendations: drive up to Clingman's Dome just before sunset so when you arrive you can watch the colors above the clouds from the lookout and bring a sweater it gets chilly; bike Cade's Cove in the morning (they close the 11 mile loop off to cars on Wednesdays and Saturdays 7am to 10 a.m.; hike rainbow falls on a sunny day; go to Bear Creek restaurant off of 321 for some trout; if you get a clear night watch stars from Clingmans's Dome or Mt. Leconte

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Guest Tanya & Rick
Date of stay 02/24/12
Review Submitted 02/28/12

Pamela, Thank you for your prompt responses to our needs throughout our reservation process. The cabin was a perfect little getaway spot for our 2nd wedding anniversary. My husband and I were pleasantly surprised to find the cabin clean and as described in the VRBO listing. After the long drive from Fl, the hottub was a "warm" welcome. In fact, that's where we spent most of our down time. Oh, with Verizon, we had incoming and outgoing calls, and with my 3G Mobile Hotspot also had internet access with my phone and tablet. The neighboring tenants, quiet as mice! Must tell you, The Old Mill was our favorite eatery. Highly recommend the corn chowder and fritters. We went for lunch and had enough leftovers for dinner. Our time together at the cabin was a nice diversion from the everyday routine that we all find ourselves in at times and we came back to Fl with smiles from ear to ear.

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

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Guest Tanya & Rick
Date of stay 02/24/12
Review Submitted 02/28/12

Pamela, Thank you for your prompt responses to our needs throughout our reservation process. The cabin was a perfect little getaway spot for our 2nd wedding anniversary. My husband and I were pleasantly surprised to find the cabin clean and as described in the VRBO listing. After the long drive from Fl, the hottub was a "warm" welcome. In fact, that's where we spent most of our down time. Oh, with Verizon, we had incoming and outgoing calls, and with my 3G Mobile Hotspot also had internet access with my phone and tablet. The neighboring tenants, quiet as mice! Must tell you, The Old Mill was our favorite eatery. Highly recommend the corn chowder and fritters. We went for lunch and had enough leftovers for dinner. Our time together at the cabin was a nice diversion from the everyday routine that we all find ourselves in at times and we came back to Fl with smiles from ear to ear.

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

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WHITE CHRISTMAS!!

Guest Tish
Date of stay 12/23/10
Review Submitted 12/30/10

We came up to TN from South Mississippi hearing that it was going to snow, but not thinking it would. We woke up Christmas morning with a few inches. Snowed all day into Sunday and Monday. Unfortunatly the roads were not plowed until Monday, so if you go, make sure you have 4 wheel drive so you can get up and down the mountain. The cabin was so cute and cozy, the hot tub was EXCELLENT! Enjoyed every part of the cabin. Hot water NEVER ENDED! The heater works VERY WELL, and the gas fireplace was so nice. It was nice to bring our two Golden Retrievers. They enjoyed it as much as we did!! It's about 10 miles or so from Gatlinburg, but if you want to get away from all the touristy areas, this is the place to go!!

Recommended for: Pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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RUSTIC ELEGANCE

Guest DOLLYWOOD
Date of stay 06/26/10
Review Submitted 07/06/10

I JUST RETURNED FROM OUR TRIP TO DOLLYWOOD. WE STAYED AT THE RUSTIC ELEGANCE CABIN AND ENJOYED OUR TRIP TO THE TREES. MY CONCERN IS THE LACK OF PROMISED LOCAL TELEPHONE SERVICE. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY MY FAMILY AT HOME WAS UNABLE TO REACH US. ALSO THE ROAD UP TO THE CABIN WAS NARROW WITH DROP OFFS WHICH MADE GOING OUT AFTER DARK UNADVISABLE. THE CABIN WAS CLEAN AND WELL EQUIPPED.

Recommended for: Romantic getaway

Owner response: Hi Folks - just to put everybody's mind at ease - the phone in the cabin works for 911 calls out in case you have an emergency - I personally have Verizon Cell - my husband has Nextel, my son-in-law has TMobile, my parents have AT&T Cell and we have never had problems getting a signal to make a phone call - the driveway to Rustic Elegance is asphalted all the way from the bottom of the mountain to the frontdoor - we drive a Chevrolet 2500 HD - huge truck - have no problem manuevering the driveway during the daylight or after dark - thanks again and hope to see you all soon at Rustic Elegance At the Top of the Mountain

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rustic elegance

Guest DOLLYWOOD
Date of stay 06/26/10
Review Submitted 07/06/10

I JUST RETURNED FROM OUR WEEK LONG TRIP TO RUSTIC ELEGANCE. THIS WAS A LOVELY CABIN IN THE WOODS AND WE ENJOYED OUR WEEK. I WOULD LIKE TO NOTE THAT THERE WAS NO LOCAL PHONE SERVICE AS PROMISED AND CELL PHONE RECEPTION IS LIMITED. THIS WAS A CONCERN SINCE MY FAMILY AT HOME WAS UNABLE TO CONTACT US IN CASE OF EMERGENCY. ONLY 911 SERVICE WAS AVAILABLE. ALSO THE ROAD TO THE CABIN WAS TRICKY. IT WAS EXTREMELY NARROW WITH SHEER DROPS LEAVING NO ROOM FOR ERROR. WE DID NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE GOING OUT AFTER DARK. THE CABIN WAS CLEAN AND ALL AMENITIES WERE GOOD. THE PROPERTY WAS LOCATED ABOUT 10 MILES FROM THE MAIN STRIP. IT WAS QUIET. OTHER THAN THAT WE HAD A LOVELY TIME

Recommended for: Romantic getaway

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Guest Jessica & Kevin
Date of stay 05/23/10
Review Submitted 05/27/10

We came here looking for a getaway from our town's race traffic weekend, we found it! You have a beautiful cabin. This place is perfect for us, it may have been our first visit but it will not be our last. Hope to see you soon!

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Guest Mark, Pam and Audrie
Date of stay 04/03/10
Review Submitted 05/27/10

Weather 80's Recommended Activities: Greenbriar Nature Center (Picnic Near River); Bike Riding - Big Park - Big Park near the mill (Pigeon Forge); The Old Creamery -Yum; Bowling, Ping Pong and Swimming - The Community Center - Gatlinburg; The Nature Walk & Talk - Sugarland Visitor Center; The closest grocery store - Food City - Pigeon Forge - We had a great time ... Thank You!

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Guest Lou & Tony
Date of stay 03/19/10
Review Submitted 05/27/10

We just love the "cozy cabin"! Came for the Bristol Race and a romantic getaway weekend! Loved sitting on the back porch - weather was great! Looking forward to coming again!

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Guest Sam & Michelle
Date of stay 03/06/10
Review Submitted 05/27/10

We had a great time also! Came for our 12th anniversary and enjoyed the cabin very much. As always did too much shopping. Hope to come back very soon.

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Guest Jerry, Lori & Bear
Date of stay 02/18/10
Review Submitted 05/27/10

Had a great time in your cabin. We haven't been to this area in years so it was nice to see how much has changed. There was so much to do and we didn't have time to do enough. We really enjoyed the shopping ! Thanks for letting us bring our dog - I can't stand leaving him behind. Can't wait to come back!

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Guest Mike & Shannon
Date of stay 02/13/10
Review Submitted 05/27/10

Rustic Elegance was exactly what we wanted! As a mother & father of a 3 & 5 year old it is diificult to find "us" time & this was perfect. We mostly stayed here and relaxed. Did eat at Hard Rock Cafe. Hard Rock was okay - kinda pricey for what you get. Stonehouse Pizza was awesome and the even deliver! Applewood House is great place for breakfast. Thank you so much for making my Valentine's Day Weekend Perfect! We still stay again soon! Thanks again.

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Guest Tammie & Luke
Date of stay 01/03/10
Review Submitted 05/27/10

Cabin was great! Woke up to snow Saturday morning - what a surprise! Thanks for the stay!

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Guest Vanessa & Mark
Date of stay 12/27/09
Review Submitted 05/27/10

This was our third winter vacation to the area but our first staying here - this is our new favorite location! It is remote enough to relax without the hustle & bustle of the touristy stuff but if you want to do something you can get to town in a short amount of time. "Rustic Elegance" is exactly what we were looking for and I would highly & gladly refer others that are wanting a quiet location to stay here. Thanks for the opportunity to experience Rustic Elegance at The Top Of the Mountain!

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Rustic Elegance is a great getaway location!

Guest Holiday visitor
Date of stay 12/27/09
Review Submitted 01/10/10

my trip to Rustice Elegance was for rest and relaxation and during my stay this is exactly what I accomplished! This cabin is remote enough for the peace and quiet you seek but yet close enough to go to dinner, go to the park or see other sights of Sevierville/Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. It is exactly as described and I wonder why anyone would stay in a hotel when this cabin offers so much more -- privacy, no traffic, hot tub, no housekeeping staff to wake you up, your own pool table and dart board, DVD player (bring your own or there are a few onsite too), private patio to relax and watch nature, kitchen to have your own snacks/meals if you choose, etc. This is by far a better value for the money spent on lodging. I would highly recommend this cabin to someone looking for a great place to stay!

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Guest Janie & Helen
Date of stay 12/20/09
Review Submitted 05/27/10

My Aunt and I had a great stay here. The cabin was a great place to spend the holiday season. Dixie Stampede had a great Christmas show and the lights at Dollywood were spectacular. The weather was terrific, mid 50's and sunny every day! At the same time there was snow in the Smokies!

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Guest Joey & Elizabeth
Date of stay 10/30/09
Review Submitted 05/27/10

Really enjoyed the cabin and the fall leaves! Beautiful! Plan to come back soon. Thanks for having us.

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Guest Phillip, Rita and Katie Sue our Beagle
Date of stay 10/23/09
Review Submitted 05/27/10

Had a wonderful time. The "hottub" has inspired us to purchase one! Everything was fine just the water pressure was low but the maintenance man got on it very quickly. Thanks for the stay.

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Guest Bradley & Shari
Date of stay 10/10/09
Review Submitted 05/27/10

The mountain were calling and we answered. This was our first cabin to rent, and we enjoyed it so much - we feel it's the best way to experience the mountains. We look forward to doing it again. This cabin was way better than we expected. No more hotels for us. We will try Stonehouse Pizza on our next visit.

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Guest Jerry & Joan
Date of stay 10/05/09
Review Submitted 05/27/10

We came here to de-stress and the peace & quiet here worked. Between the hottub and the jacuzzi we are both much more relaxed and unstressed. Thank you!!! We are both looking forward to coming back in the future.

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Guest Brian & Sherri (Misty & Max)
Date of stay 09/10/09
Review Submitted 05/27/10

We enjoyed your "cozy cabin". Our two little pups had a great time with the hills, since there are none where we live. Your cabin is very centrally located between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge and would definitely stay again. Thank you for letting us enjoy your "home" away from "home".

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Traveler Reviews (34)

Enjoyable Getaway

Enjoyable Getaway

PERFECT!!!!

PERFECT!!!!

nice getaway

nice getaway

Had a great time! Very nice cabin!

Had a great time! Very nice cabin!

Would definitely return!

Would definitely return!

Wonderful Getaway

Wonderful Getaway

Cabin stay

Cabin stay

Cabin is nice

Cabin is nice

Perfect Retreat!

Perfect Retreat!

Our Anniversary getaway

Our Anniversary getaway

patty

patty

Perfect escape...

Perfect escape...

Rockers and coffee ...

Rockers and coffee ...

This cabin was excellent ...

This cabin was excellent ...

NEED TO RECONNECT?

NEED TO RECONNECT?

NEED TO RECONNECT?

NEED TO RECONNECT?

WHITE CHRISTMAS!!

WHITE CHRISTMAS!!

RUSTIC ELEGANCE

RUSTIC ELEGANCE

rustic elegance

rustic elegance

Rustic Elegance is a great getaway location!

Rustic Elegance is a great getaway location!