Vacation Rentals by Owner

Pictures Don't Do It Justice

Guest: tpattonRN (Ray, MI)
Date of Stay: 04/30/12 Review Submitted: 05/15/12

Cabin was a little hard to find at first, but that was our fault. Had we taken the road next to the welcome center it would have been much easier to find than using light #10 in Gatlinburg. We did get to meet many neighbors on the way up that were very friendly and helpful. We were told by one that there was a mother bear and two cubs in the area, and dad bear had presented on his driveway only a few feet from wife, but we never saw any bear the entire trip. Cabin was beautiful, and extremely clean. Pictures make it look nice, but a bit dingy and dated, when in fact it is very bright, decorated very up to date, and very roomy. There is also an additional deck with access through the basement that you do not see at all in any of these pics, that was a nice size. Bed was very comfortable, hot tub was clean. House sits very close to road and when I pulled it up on google maps I was a little worried. However, you will find that all the cabins are like this. The views are wonderful, especially since we saw several cabins from a very expensive resort that looked out right into the side of a hill or road. You have a view of the woods and a view of the mountains with this cabin and the traffic on the road wasn't noticable or heavy at all. There is a privacy fence blocking the hot tub from road so you have a ton of privacy, never saw a neighbor at all actually. We absolutely loved this cabin, I have no complaints. Last time I visited I stayed in a very expensive cabin, and this one was actually more roomy and just as nice. So much to do, and it is so centrally located to everything that we never even used the sauna, and pool table only once. Looked for days for the right place to book, and didn't find anything comparable for the price. Will stay here everytime I return to Gatlinburg. You have to eat at Tony Gores BBQ!! Worth the drive...we went twice, and had we found it earlier probably would have went 3 or 4 times!

Owner response:Oh my goodness!! I could not have asked for a better review! Thank you so much. We try very hard to make Moose Tracks comfortable and cozy for our guests and provide a clean and wonderful cabin for your Smoky Mountain Vacation. We are so pleased that you enjoyed it so much! Sorry you did not see any bears... it's hit or miss. We You know we live just a few minutes from Tony Gore's BBQ and have not tried it yet, but after your review I think I better... We will look forward to having you again soon! Rebecca and Steve Helton

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

Surprise Birthday Present

Guest: Katie, Virginia Beach VA
Date of Stay: 01/27/12 Review Submitted: 01/30/12

We stayed 1/27 thru 1/29. A surprise birthday party for my boyfriend. The weather was great during our stay. We hiked in the park on Saturday... what fun! Dined at Alamo Saturday night. We loved the layout of the cabin. Perfect for couples.. getaway weekend. Would definately recommend this place. The owners were friendly and worked with me through the reservation process.

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Great Views, good location, very clean

Guest: Maria F. (Miami, FL)
Date of Stay: 12/21/11 Review Submitted: 01/06/12

Great Views, good location, very clean Our family enjoyed our stay at this cabin. It is very clean and the views are impressive. This is our first visit to the smoky mountain and we loved it. We went on Christmas week, not snow in the area those days (like in almost the rest of the country) but you still have options, we went to Cataloochee, less than 50 miles very close to the I-40 and our kids enjoyed the snow and ski for the first time ( also in Cataloochee they have tubing). Ober Gatlinburg also have other attractions even if there are not snow, like skate.. The cabin is very close to a main street. Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge are very, very close with many attractions and restaurants. We hope to return soon. Thanks Rebecca!!!!

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Great location, Very clean

Guest: Kim H.
Date of Stay: 09/11/11 Review Submitted: 10/13/11

We picked Moose Tracks from internet, not knowing what we would get for a "honeymoon" house, We could not have picked a better place to stay. It has more than enough room for 2 people & very clean. Bathrooms are very spacious, the Bedroom in the loft area is great. Nice Hot Tub on main floor deck, and Sauna in lower area, with shower. We never used the game room or Sauna area, as we spent too much time in town doing other things. We are a bit older, and enjoyed touring during day and realxing in Hot Tub at night. There are darkening blinds in each room which make it easy to sleep in or wake to nice mountain air! Not much of a view, but in the fall & winter, the view is probably better with no leaves. Loved the drive up the winding road. Easy to find. The only problem we had was there were a few lights out throughout the house and there were no light bulbs to put in. There was a BEAR that kept eating the trash 2 doors behind us! it didn't bother us, as we got pics, but if you stay, make sure to lock up your trash in the containers provided! If I ever get the chance, I will stay here again!

Owner response:So glad you enjoyed your Honeymoon at Moose Tracks. Would love to have you visit again. Had I known you needed some light bulbs I would have brought them by myself as we live here and always happy to assist our guests with anything you might need while visiting in our cabins. Rebecca

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A relaxing get away.

Guest: Dick
Date of Stay: 09/06/11 Review Submitted: 09/16/11

My husband I stayed for 4 nights and it was wonderful. I could have stayed longer. It was minutes from downtown Gatlinburg ( a great place if you have children.) It was minutes into the Smokey Mountain National Park. The hiking was fabulous. The pictures that describe the cabin are just what it looks like. The place was clean and neat. The kitchen, was equipped with what you would need to a make a meal. There are 3 porches to use and sit outside and enjoy the scenery. I would definitely stay again. Hopefully we will be able to come back next year during October and enjoy the fall colors. I highly recommend this cabin.

Owner response:So glad that you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again next year! Rebecca

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

Wonderful!

Guest: Indy Couple (Indianapolis )
Date of Stay: 07/16/11 Review Submitted: 07/23/11

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cabin. It is beautiful inside and the deck(s) allow you to enjoy splendid views. A very peaceful location. The cabin is clean, very roomy, and well appointed. It could not be better. It was a great stay and we thank the owners.

Owner response:So glad you enjoyed your stay. Please visit us again sometime. Rebecca

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Amazing!

Guest: Angela (Smyrna, TN)
Date of Stay: 05/13/11 Review Submitted: 05/16/11

My boyfriend and I stayed here just for the weekend, and needless to say, it was breathtaking. The pictures were very accurate, but believe me, everything is so much more beautiful in person. The cabin was easy to find. It was very clean inside and out. The hot tub worked fine and was also very clean. The bed was so comfortable that I wanted to take it home with me. The location was perfect. It's about a 5 min. drive to downtown Gatlinburg. I would highly recommend Moose Tracks to anyone, And I will definitely come back.

Owner response:So glad that you enjoyed your stay at Moose Tracks. We have tried very hard to make our cabin comfortable for our guests. Look forward to you visiting again soon! Rebecca

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

MooseTracks ... closest thing to heaven!!

Guest: Ready to go again! (Tallahassee, Florida)
Date of Stay: 04/18/11 Review Submitted: 05/01/11

My husband and I just returned from Gatlinberg where we went for a much needed vacation. Downtown was a typical tourist attraction requiring lots of walking. Unique shops lined the main road and we had a lot of fun and bought lots of goodies to bring home. Posed for an old fashioned picture with my husband which I had always wanted to do! By far, without question or any possible doubt, the highlight of our trip was our cabin called "MooseTracks". The pictures on line do not do it justice. Nestled in the mountains, the scenery is breathtaking and the amenities are PERFECT for a relaxing getaway from the routine. We cooked many of our meals in the well equipped kitchen, relaxed and unwound in the hot tub, played pool and I even learned how to play air hockey! A personal highlight for me was the sauna which is what originally sold me on the cabin because there are not many places where you can find this cleansing amenity and I loved it! This was nature at its finest in the Smokey mountains wrapped up in luxury! We can't wait to return and are even thinking about returning in the winter so we can see the beauty of the winter. It is not a bad drive from Florida ... but it is the closest thing to heaven we have found!!

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

snowy white getaway

Guest: Chelsie & Kenneth (Alabama)
Date of Stay: 01/12/11 Review Submitted: 01/16/11

We stayed at Moose Tracks for 4 nights and did not want our little getaway to end. It was the perfect cabin with everything the listing describes. It had snowed several inches before we arrived, so everything was white and beautiful, with a great view of the mountains. Rebecca, the owner, was very friendly and helpful, giving us the safest directions to the cabin since the roads were snowy. We drove to downtown Gatlinburg, the National Park, and to Ober Gatlinburg to ski, all in close distance. We tried a couple of times and couldn't get the dry sauna to work, but we didn't mind since there was a hot tub with a great view. We recommend Ober Gatlinburg for an adventure, and both Bubba Gump's and The Brass Grill to eat. We were very happy with our stay at Moose Tracks and hope to visit again in the future.

Owner response:I am so happy that you enjoyed your stay at Moose Tracks. The snow was beautiful wasn't it? Sorry you had trouble with the sauna, it has a reset button and had I known we could have resolved it right away... Please come and visit us again! Rebecca

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

Wonderful cabin just as beautiful as the pictures in the ad

Guest: Jan (Olive Branch Ms)
Date of Stay: 09/21/10 Review Submitted: 09/25/10

We enjoyed the cabin so much we hope to return next year. It is a great place to stay. Well kept and clean. My only regrets is I only had 4 days to stay. Would love to just stay in cabin and not go sight seeing next time. Great view

Owner response:We look forward to you visiting us again next year.... Thanks again for choosing Moose Tracks for your Smoky Mountain vacation. Rebecca

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Birthday Celebration

Guest: Mountain Hikers (Ash Flat, AR)
Date of Stay: 09/12/10 Review Submitted: 09/20/10

We stayed at Moose Tracks September 12 -16, to celebrate my husbands birthday, and we had a great time. Cabin was beautiful with a great view and in a good location. Thanks

Owner response:Thank you for choosing Moose Tracks for your Smoky Mountain Vacation. We hope you will visit us again...maybe next year on your birthday! Rebecca

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

GREAT!!!!!

Guest: Kelz (Atlanta, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 05/14/10 Review Submitted: 05/21/10

My wife and I had a wonderful time. The cabin was gorgeous and well kept and the views were great. Everything we needed was in the cabin. Rebecca (owner of property) was very nice and extremely helpful with providing details of our stay at the property. One of the highlights of my stay was being up close and personal with a bear (imagine that). We will definitely stay here again, along with checking out her other properties. Thanks Rebecca and keep up maintaining your gorgeous cabin.

Owner response:Thank you for the kind words. The bear has been back twice that I know of since you were there. Hope you can visit again real soon. Rebecca

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

Great place to stay

Guest: Dan and Debra (St. Louis, Mo.)
Date of Stay: 05/09/10 Review Submitted: 05/24/10

My wife and I stayed in Moose Tracks 5 nights. We will definitely return. We were very pleased with all that the cabin had to offer. The cabin was very clean and well appointed. We made use of the game room, the dry sauna, and certainly the hot tub. We enjoyed sitting on the porch, having wine, and discussing the trails we would hike the next day. There was plenty of wildlife to enjoy and the view from the front of the cabin and upper balcony were very nice. Our hosts were very gracious and were very helpful with any question we had. They were very accessible. We have already shared out own photos of the cabin with friends and highly recommended the cabin to several people. We really did not do much shopping or visit the attractions in Gatlinburg itself. We spent our days hiking the trails in the national park. Rebecca suggested that we check out the small community store for those extra items that we needed, but forgot to bring. We found the store to be pretty well stocked and the prices were reasonable. We are already thinking about what we will be doing when we visit again next year.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

This cabin offers so much, plus some!!!

Guest: KrissyDink (Greenville Ohio)
Date of Stay: 05/01/10 Review Submitted: 05/23/10

My daughter, husband and I stayed at Moose Traks for a week and couldn't have been more satisfied. This cabin offers so much for you to do, which makes it hard to leave to go sight seeing! It's in a great location only a short drive to Gatlinburg. The view was fantastic and the cabin itself was very clean and very well decorated. I've stayed in other cabins and this cabin by far was my favorite! The kitchen if fully equiped and had everything you need to cook dinner plus some. We got married while we were down there and this cabin was very nice for our honeymoon and it was great fun for our 4 year old daughter. I think that if there was any down fall to it, it was the grill. It is a park grill, but we made it work, but other than that everything else was very nice. The people we rented it from were very nice and very helpful! I recommend this cabin for families or couples that want a fun getaway!

Owner response:Shannon, I am so happy that you enjoyed your honeymoon at Moose Tracks. We try very hard to keep our cabin as if we were going to stay there. Please come and visit again soon! Rebecca

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

Not what we had hoped it would be!

Guest: Disappointed travelor (Muncie,IN)
Date of Stay: 04/06/10 Review Submitted: 04/13/10

This cabin looked beautiful on the outside and the view from the cabin was beautiful, but the suana as advertised didn't work and according to the journal other visitors had problems with it in the past and it was still not addressed. Also their were nails on the steps that again had been mentioned to the owners that had not been addressed and we ripped the bottoms of our feet on them. Light bulbs were burnt out and not replaced and light fixtures were dusty with cob webs. It served its purpose as a place to sleep away from the busy downtown area, though and had a great view. I emailed owners when I got home and told them about the above with no response.

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OUR TENNESSEE GETAWAY

Guest: don't know (Sarasota, Fl)
Date of Stay: 10/10/09 Review Submitted: 10/20/09

We took this vacation / 30th wedding anniversary to relax and get away. It couldn't have been better. The privacy and view could not be beat. Thank you for a place to put your feet up and just forget the outside world. And you could not get much more and the rates were very resonable. We will always think of this cabin when we come back to Gatlinburg.

Owner response:Thank you so much! We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay at Moose Tracks. Please visit us again soon. Rebecca

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

Guest: Nikki16 (Hendersonville, TN)
Date of Stay: 09/02/09 Review Submitted: 09/02/09

We absolutley loved this place it was so beautiful, peaceful and very spacious yet cozy. Everything you needed was included even things we didn't need but loved. We will for sure stay here again very soon.

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A Wonderful Place to Stay!

Guest: vactioner0809 (Cincinnati, OH)
Date of Stay: 08/09/09 Review Submitted: 08/26/09

Moose Tracks was the perfect cabin for our Smoky Mt getaway. The property and amenities were just as they were described on the website. The cabin was also conviently located, with only a couple minute drive to Gatlinburg or the Smoky Mt National Park. I would highly recommend this cabin to any couple looking for a relaxing or romantic vacation.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great for couples and family

Guest: Jcksar (columbus ohio)
Date of Stay: 07/09/09 Review Submitted: 07/26/09

My fiance and I couldnt have been more satisfied. This rental was everything we could have hoped for and more. Relaxing and easy to find, the cabin had a great view and was only about 5 minutes from downtown Gatlinburg. It was truly the perfect getaway.

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

Guest: Jamie Hughes (Birmingham, Alabama)
Date of Stay: 03/02/09 Review Submitted: 03/02/09

My husband and I celebrated his 30th birthday at Moose Tracks and it was wonderful!! I can't say enough about this cabin!! We had a great time and will definitely be back next year!!

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Guest: Tracy Ferguson (Trussville, AL)
Date of Stay: 02/12/09 Review Submitted: 02/12/09

Thank you so much for wonderful mini vacation at your cabin. The cabin is perfect for couples, honeymoon or anniversary trips. It is very comfortable and convenient to all the attractions. Thanks again, Tracy.

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