Bad weather- No worries

Guest: jack jarvis
Date of Stay: 01/18/12 Review Submitted: 01/25/12

My wife and I didnt get much time off during the holidays this year, so we decided to take a few days in January to relax and unwind by ourselves. I must say the cabin was extremely clean with all the comforts (and more) of home. The gas grill looked to be almost new and was a high quality Weber. The wrap around porch in the back has a covered area with table (would seat 4 easily) which was also a nice touch. I was worried the hot tub gazeebo was going to be further from the cabin than it was, it was literally just a few steps from the back door, so don't worry about being too far from the cabin when relaxing in frigid weather. The first thing you'll notice when arriving is the sound of water. Once you walk into the cabin and look out the back window, you'll see why. The creek is literally at your back steps and has a dramatic drapery of rhododendrum framing a gorgeous bend in the creek. Inside, you'll find everything you need for cooking, washing clothes, etc. All in all, I feel we made a great choice on this one. We'd hoped to have better weather (for sightseeing and hiking) but I guess it just wasnt meant to be this time. Instead, we just enjoyed the cabin and listened to the rain and creek....I'll take it.

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Wonderful Experience!

Guest: McKayla K.
Date of Stay: 12/29/11 Review Submitted: 01/04/12

We absolutely loved our stay at the Nugget! Thank you so much for the pumpkin bread and all the nice little touches in the cabin that make the stay even more enjoyable. The set up was perfect for our vacation. We really enjoyed seeing Bald River Falls, Coker Creek Falls, Canasagua Falls, Buck Bald, Tellico Plains and Coker Creek visitor centers, and the Cherohala Skyway. The nights at the cabin were very relaxing with the sound of the rushing creek water and the beautiful stars. The people everywhere were very friendly and helpful! Bill took us out panning for gold and we learned a lot about the area. The trip was wonderful! Thanks again!

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The Nugget

Guest: H B.
Date of Stay: 12/26/11 Review Submitted: 01/01/12

This was not our first stay at the Nugget, but as usual it was great. It's a perfect place to bring our family. We hiked in the Cherokee Forest by day and played games around the family style dining table at night. The kitchen is well appointed, so we cooked and ate in most meals. We spent the end of each day in the hot tub - one night we watched it snow and the next we stargazed. A great way to relax after some tough hikes and some difficult geocaches. After the rain and snow, Fall Branch Falls, Gorge Falls, Bald River Falls, and Conasauga Falls were roaring. The snow made it too risky to head to Middle Falls in the Snowbirds. We do miss the Upper Tellico OHV area, but we hope all of the local influence will get it reopened. We look forward every Christmas to spending some time in Coker Creek and this little cabin is one of the highlights.

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Jim and Anita

Guest: Mihockeymom (Macomb, MI)
Date of Stay: 11/24/11 Review Submitted: 11/27/11

Just got home from a wonderful weekend at The Nugget. We would recommend this cabin to any of our friends. We will definitely be staying there again. All of the descriptions were right on target. We had my family over on Thanksgiving evening and everyone was impressed with how well-equipped everything was. Many thanks to the owners for sharing their piece of paradise.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.

Just Amazing!

Guest: Janet C.
Date of Stay: 10/11/10 Review Submitted: 09/26/11

The Nugget is a lovely place in a lovely setting. It has excellent amenities, comfortable beds, beautiful views -- "cabin" does not do it justice. More like a B&B where you make your own breakfast! While the weather was warmer than expected, we did not let that get in the way of our enjoyment of the area (the Cherohala Skyway and Buck Bald - both with spectacular views). We grilled our own gourmet dinners, enjoyed the Jacuzzi every evening, and listened to the babbling creek and assorted birds. Heaven! While we did not need the "handicapped accessible" features of this cabin, we appreciate the extra effort of the owners to make it accessible to all.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children.

Our "home away from home."

Guest: Roberta A. (Madison, Alabama)
Date of Stay: 09/16/11 Review Submitted: 09/22/11

We had an absolutely wonderful time staying at the Nugget again! We ran out of time to sign the guestbook :( So I thought I would just let you know how much we loved being in your lovely cabin for the 3rd year. We feel like we are coming to our "second home" when we walk in the door. The cinnamon bread was delicious and such a sweet gesture, thank you very much. It is SO peaceful, all of us really needed that after a very stressful year. We always look forward to The Gathering every year for spiritual renewal, and equally look forward to being in The Nugget for relaxation renewal! Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

Very nice clean cabin with all the amenities.

Guest: Bert C.
Date of Stay: 08/18/11 Review Submitted: 08/26/11

As nice or better than most hotels at the same price. Secluded and quite, about 10 miles from town (Tellico Plains). The Cherohala Skyway starts at Tellico Plains and will lead you to anywhere you want to go in the Smokies. Our only regret is that we did not spend much time at the cabin. We left early each morning and rode the mountains all day on motorcycles then returned late each evening. We will likely stay here again and would recommend this place to anyone that wants to get away from the noise but stay close enough drive to attractions. Gattlingburg is about a couple hours away depending on which route you take and we saw many other attractions in the mountains as we rode. The driveway was a little loose for motorcycles but we managed ok. The owner was very open and receptive to our feedback on how to improve the drive for riders. If you have ever rode on any gravel, you should be able to handle this drive. If you are unsure you might walk the drive the first time to look for trouble spots. There is one short (about 20 feet) slope half way down the drive that has a couple bumps on the left side. When leaving, stay on the left side of the drive before pulling out on the main road, the drive is well compacted there. I hope I'm not sounding too negative, as we will likely stay there again, just think it's something riders need to know. The drive in a car would seem like most other drives. Call before you book as the owner was very honest in her description of the driveway when we called and maybe will make some improvements. As for the bad review a couple back, we did not see anything like they described. With the exception of what we might have tracked in on our feet, we cleaned up after ourselves and the owner promptly refunded our deposit. If it were your place you would expect the same respect.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.

did you stay at the same place as we did

Guest: robert o.
Date of Stay: 06/24/11 Review Submitted: 08/04/11

i do not know what that last review is getting at. when we stayed there the place was more then clean. and wehn we left we left the place just as nice as it was when we got there i can only think that the last comment was form someone that was a pig and did not care about other peoples property. did you not see the butt cans on the front and back porch. and did you not see the cleaning supplies that the owner had under the kitchen sink to clean up after you made it dirty. come on you my friend where just plain old pigs . and as for the ants lets see cabin in the woods ummmmm me think there might be some bugs in them woods . all i can say to anyone looking at the reviews consider the source when we where there in june 2011 the place was as i stated before heaven with out going there.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

bad place to stay

Guest: Steph J. (Harriman, Tennessee)
Date of Stay: 07/22/11 Review Submitted: 07/26/11

Ants everywhere, craweld all over me at night. Bug traps laying on the sinks. A dead animal rotting by the front door that I had to remove myself. I have talked to other people that live in the area that said they are cons and very give back damage deposits. BEWARE OF THIS PLACE!!!

Owner response:I hope you will consider this review in context with the others who have been impressed with the cleanliness of the cabin and its maintenance. This renter trashed the cabin leaving food on the floors and walls. The washing machine and a screen door were damaged and the yard required extensive clean-up from cigarette butts, pinata fragments and melted candles. She is unhappy that I retained the damage deposit. The clean-up and washing machine repair exceeded the damage deposit substantially.

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heaven without actually going there

Guest: robert o.
Date of Stay: 06/24/11 Review Submitted: 07/06/11

What can you say about “The Nugget” except it was a slice of heaven without actually going there The cabin itself was warm and the surroundings were relaxing. The neighbors were friendly and the roads for riding were exceptionally! We would not hesitate to return or recommend “The Nugget” to all of our friends. Thank you Susan for a great vacation!!! Robert Ortiz & Bev Caruso (2O4BS)

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.