Vacation Rentals by Owner

great getaway

Guest: lonnie (morefield, indiana)
Date of Stay: 05/19/12 Review Submitted: 05/22/12

just spent the weekend. stayed in dreamland and sugarplum it was great. we all planning to return. had a great time. thank you

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

great stay

Guest: ttexcavating (banner elk nc)
Date of Stay: 03/01/12 Review Submitted: 03/04/12

very nice cabin beautiful surrondings

Owner response:Thank you, Justin. We look forward to your next visit to Country Ridge Cabins!

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

Delightful

Guest: Mike Harrison (Dayton, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 08/05/11 Review Submitted: 08/08/11

The Sugar Plum cabin was just right for our weekend in the mountains with another couple. The two bedrooms (king beds) with private baths were very comfortable, the cabin was clean and comfortably furnished. We did not use the hot tub, but it was in working condition and available to us if we had opted to do so. Location is within easy back-road access of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Townsend, and Sevierville and we were able to enjoy our time with a minimum of traffic issues as a result. We all four enjoyed our visit thoroughly!

Owner response:We are delighted that you enjoyed Sugar Plum. Come again soon!

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

Not Pleased

Guest: Carrie (Calhoun, GA)
Date of Stay: 06/10/11 Review Submitted: 06/12/11

Upon arrival, we found that the temperature was extremely hot, and once the air was set (at the property owner's requested temp) it eventually cooled down with the exception of the upstairs room which stayed warm. Property appeared to be clean. We did find the hottub was not well kept, and the jets were absolutely disgusting. I would not have put my foot in it. Also, there were holes in the blanket of the downstairs bed. For the price paid for two night's stay, I would have expected better linens (at least without holes). After staying for a short weekend, I would not desire to rent this property again.

Owner response:I know it was disappointing to arrive to a hot cabin, especially when the temperatures are so high right now, but I'm glad that as soon as you set it to our requested temperature the cabin cooled down. We have an excellent cleaning service, so I'm glad to hear that the property was clean. That is important to me, also, and we often get such nice comments about how clean our cabins are. I am extremely sorry about the hot tub not being clean; if you had let me know we could have had someone out to take care of the problem. Our cleaning service drains, cleans, and refills the tub after each guest so I'm not sure why it didn't appear clean. I will report the oversight to them, as well as the holes in the blankets, as they bring in new linens for each guest. I am quite sorry that your visit to our cabins didn't meet your expectations. That's not the norm for our guests.

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sugar plum honey moon

Guest: tommy (defuniack springs ,FL)
Date of Stay: 05/15/11 Review Submitted: 05/25/11

me and my wife loved this place from the minute we walked in the door it just took or breath away.everything was just as it was promised.the light was on for us upon our arrival.the hot tube on balcony was alsome.the view was great and I just did't want to leave.hope to go back reall soon.loved the area and stores and surronding area and resturants.

Owner response:We're so glad that Sugar Plum was just what you'd hoped for for your honeymoon. Please hurry back and stay with us again!

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

Guest: Mary
Date of Stay: 05/07/11 Review Submitted: 05/26/11

Sugar Plum Cabin Vacation - AWESOME! Miranda, Thank you for the detailed driving directions (they were awesome)! We actually tried them all and they were so detailed that we didn't even get lost. :-() The weeks before, we were looking forward to our vacation with great excitement of staying in your beautiful Sugar Plum Cabin. Everything was well stocked and the only thing for us to do was go grocery shopping. :-) It was so much more than we expected. The pictures on the web site does not capture the real beauty of the cabin or the outside relaxing & beautiful surroundings. Thank you for opening up your cabin to us and allowing us to enjoy the most wonderful week. We enjoyed it so much we were wishing we didn't have to leave. I hope to be able to return to your cabin in the near future for some more relaxation and beauty. Thanks again for your gracious hospitality and sharing your beautiful cabin with us for a week. Thanks, Mary

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Guest: Trent
Date of Stay: 07/31/10 Review Submitted: 08/20/10

The cabin was just fantastic. Thank you very, very much. Loved the hot tub, deck for grilling, big beds (our little girls slept 3 across in the downstairs bedroom). And your "back roads" directions to various points of interest were both used and appreciated. The cabin (tastefully done and immaculate) and your hospitality simply couldn't have been better, and we will recommend Sugar Plum to anyone who asks.

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Guest: Kathy 16 (Sulphur, Louisiana)
Date of Stay: 12/12/09 Review Submitted: 12/12/09

It truly was "A Wonderful Life" celebrating Christmas 2008 in the Sugar Plum. Everything about the cabin was perfect! The Sugar Plum definitely had the 4 C's of comfort, charm, coziness and cleanliness. The special decorations were a nice touch that warmed the cabin with the holiday spirit. We enjoyed the sights and shows of Dollywood and relished the peace and tranquility upon returning from the after-Christmas shopping. We are still talking about our magical and unforgettable Christmas week. Although we were a little sad when our visit came to an end, like Santa..."we'll be back again someday!"

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Guest: Cindy and the Van Clan (Lombard, IL)
Date of Stay: 08/22/09 Review Submitted: 08/22/09

Wow...what a BEAUTIFUL cabin! My sister and her family rented the sister cabin Dreamland and we had a wonderful time together. The "common area" with the horseshoe pit, campfire and garden was very much enjoyed. My daughter loved picking the fresh tomatoes for our sandwiches. What a great "perk!" The cabin was spotless and so peaceful but not too far removed from everything. It was great to enjoy the nearby activities and then head back up the mountain to our private retreat. We had a blast soaking in the hot tub, relaxing on the front porch and playing a TON of games together. The furniture was nice and the beds SO comfy. Miranda was WONDERFUL to work with. It made us sad to leave and hope to return some day!

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Guest: J. E.
Date of Stay: 06/13/09 Review Submitted: 06/12/09

We absolutely loved the cabin! It was more than we had hoped for. Our evenings on the back or front porches were very relaxing. The cabin is so cozy and decorated just like a mountain cabin should be.We visited Cade’s Cove, the Biltmore in Asheville, and made a day trip to Cherokee and saw the amazing Mingo Falls.The cool afternoons after the rain showers were very refreshing to us Texans! We missed hearing the rain on the tin roof, but know that would be great nap weather Thank you for providing everything we needed.

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 06/08/09 Review Submitted: 06/07/09

Sugar Plum will always be remembered as a special place now for us ALWAYS. I live in Maryville and have stayed at a lot of cabins here, but this will be thought of FIRST. It was just what we needed.My daughter’s wedding was...this weekend and our time here will be forever remembered...my 83 yr old mom is in a wheelchair most of the time and the cabin worked wonderful for her needs. We will definitely return whenever we need a cabin. Only thing could make it better is it we were not packing up now to leave!

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 05/09/09 Review Submitted: 05/08/09

Thank you so very much for a honeymoon weekend. We enjoyed the cabin too much… didn’t want to leave! Your cabin is very cozy, quiet and restful. The best part is soaking in the hottub while drinking coffee and listening to the birds and the rest of mother nature.This is the ideal place to chill, sleep, reflect. It’s nice that it is close enough to everything, but away from the traffic and noise of other vacationers.We hope to be back soon when the opportunity arises! I can’t think of any other place to stay that would be as nice as Sugar Plum!

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Guest: M.M.
Date of Stay: 12/12/08 Review Submitted: 12/11/08

This is our 3rd trip up here and 3rd stay in your cabins this year! In July we stayed in Holly Berry, in October my mother and I were in Dreamland, and this week we were in Sugar Plum. My co-workers and their family were here also and they were in Holly Berry. We have so enjoyed this week. We went to Rolling Fork in Gatlinburg, Dollywood (we have season passes!), and Ober Gatlinburg. My niece and I had a shopping adventure at the Scrapbook Clearance Center – a MUST STOP on every visit. Although we did not get any snow here, we did go to the top of Newfound Gap Road. What a sense of God’s presence! Absolutely beautiful. Your cabins are a gift from God. When discussing with friends where we will be staying, we refer to “our cabin”! Very clean and so welcoming. Thank you so much for allowing us to be here. When I get stressed, all I have to do is think about “our cabin”! God Bless!

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Guest: Jo Ann Harris (Richland, IN )
Date of Stay: 12/02/08 Review Submitted: 12/02/08

We absolutely loved this cabin. We have also stayed at the larger cabin with the kids and plan on staying at the larger cabin again here soon. Everything was very nice and clean. My husband and I have stayed at other cabins around Gatlinburg, but these cabins alway seem to be the ones we love the most.

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Guest: Vicky and Doug (Hartington, Nebraska)
Date of Stay: 07/21/08 Review Submitted: 07/21/08

Sugar Plum was a wonderful get away for us, VERY comfortable and so much nicer than staying in a hotel surrounded by the noise of town. We had an awesome time and look forward to doing it again sometime. Thank You

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Guest: Kristy Z (Alpharetta, GA)
Date of Stay: 06/22/08 Review Submitted: 06/22/08

Lovely! Looks like the cabin was taken from a decorator's magazine yet cozy, inviting & relaxing. Cleanliness-superb. A jewel. Awesome staff for reservations & any assistance needed.

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Guest: D. Hurley & kids (Indiana)
Date of Stay: 06/16/08 Review Submitted: 06/16/08

I haven't had a chance to get back to leaving you a comment about our stay at SugarPlum. As you know it was last minute arrangements and I was planning to get away for a few days for my birthday (back in March). I want to thank you again for being more than accomodating and helping me with directions and for my birthday surprise. I absolutely loved the cabin! So peaceful and the decor was perfect! We are planning another stay and this time will be on me! Haha! BTW - I recommended your cabins to a close friend of mine and they will be coming this next week to stay in one of the larger cabins. Take Care~

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Guest: Nancy139 (St. Marys, Pa)
Date of Stay: 05/28/08 Review Submitted: 05/28/08

As we entered the cabin, you could feel a sweet peace wash over you. My husband has a high stress job. I watched my upper management man run from room to room yelling you gotta see this... It was such a blessing watching his handsome face relax as the worries and cares just melted away. It lifted my heart watching his fill with the joy of the the Lord once more. Thank you for this wonderful little cabin that you so loving share with people in need of a quiet healing time. I feel I have been refreshed, renewed and I will rejoyce in the Lord always. What a beautiful place this is.

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Guest: S.
Date of Stay: 05/09/08 Review Submitted: 05/08/08

My favorite was the fire place. In the morning, before the girls were up, I had some time with coffee and a magazine. Also - loved and used the hushbox - surprised I didn't forget my watch! Thanks!

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Guest: J. and M.
Date of Stay: 05/09/08 Review Submitted: 05/08/08

The accommodations here at Sugar Plum were much nicer than we've grown accustomed to from past stays in the area. We will definitely visit again and bring others! Thank you for the beautiful, relaxing weekend.

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Guest: The H. Family
Date of Stay: 03/14/08 Review Submitted: 03/13/08

What a great trip! This was our first time renting a cabin like this and we just loved the whole experience. Everything went so smoothly. This place completely surpassed all of my expectations. It was a perfect fit for our family... Thanks again for everything. We will definitely be back.

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Guest: The P. family
Date of Stay: 02/23/08 Review Submitted: 02/22/08

With the hectic schedules my husband and I have, we saw an open spot on our calendars and decided to try and get a nice, quiet cabin for the week to just relax and do whatever we wanted to do. Luckily we found your place on VRBO. Everything was exactly as you advertised. You have a beautiful place and we have enjoyed it so much. From sleeping late, soaking in the hot tub, fixing meals, taking a stroll through Gatlinburg, shopping at the outlets, driving over to Cherokee, NC, just taking in the wonderful scenery...everything has been great. We can return to our everyday responsibilities with our batteries charged. Thanks so much for everything!

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Guest: N. K. and friends
Date of Stay: 02/18/08 Review Submitted: 02/17/08

We absolutely love your mountain-top retreat! It is everything you said it would be... This has been the perfect "girls weekend" getaway. "Close" to the malls, shopping, eating - especially the eating - it's been perfect. The four of us have had the most wonderful time...the greatest memories to date! This is our first "girls weekend" - you've set the bar high, we can't imagine going anywhere else!

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Guest: The F. family
Date of Stay: 01/02/08 Review Submitted: 01/01/08

Our cabin stay was awesome. We absolutely loved it here. After a full day of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge it was nice to come home to such comfortable beds. Thanks for the Christmas atmosphere that added a special touch... We loved the cabin so much, you can bet we will be back soon!

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Guest: The W. Family
Date of Stay: 12/26/07 Review Submitted: 12/25/07

Our stay at Sugar Plum was so nice. This was our kids first time to the Smoky Mts. It was the best Christmas they ever had... Your cabin is a very nice place to go and relax and feel the mountain air. We all hate to leave the Smoky Mts. We will be back in the summer.

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Guest: The T. Family
Date of Stay: 11/13/07 Review Submitted: 11/12/07

We loved our visit to Sugar Plum! Everything was just like you described it on the website. We appreciated the cleanliness and "homey" atmosphere.

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