Vacation Rentals by Owner

The Hummingbird Cabin Was PERFECT For Our Family Reunion

Guest: Lisa (Carrollton Georgia)
Date of Stay: 04/04/12 Review Submitted: 04/16/12

My Husband and I rent a cabin every year for us to have time to reconnect with our family.We have Children ranging in age from 35 to 6 and we have 5 grandchildren.The Hummingbird was our choice for this year and it was perfect.Very roomy and very clean.It had everything for our large group to be comfortable.I hope next year we will have the Pleasure of getting to stay at this Cabin.It is out of the way and not in all the high traffic areas that we normally stay in.Larry and Susan were very easy to work with and went the distance to make sure we had arrived and that everything was perfect.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Great family getaway

Guest: Vic (Seymour, Indiana)
Date of Stay: 03/17/12 Review Submitted: 04/05/12

We took our family of 5, both sets of in-laws, an 86 year old grandmother as well as my brother and his wife. We had an amazing time and there was plenty of space for everyone to have some privacy. The cabin was a perfect temporary home for us to enjoy after our days of hiking and horseback riding. Thanks so much, we'll be back!

Owner response:Thank you so much for your review! I've heard great things about the horseback riding..it is in our personal plans for the summer! Glad you enjoyed the cabin and we welcome your return...

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

awesome, perfect cabin.

Guest: golfer (west union sc)
Date of Stay: 03/08/12 Review Submitted: 03/16/12

we had 8 guys on a spring golf trip and this cabin was perfect. we will definitely stay here again. thanks for everything.

Owner response:Hi Robby, Thank you so much for your response. My husband would have loved to join you on the green! You are welcome back at the cabin anytime. Thank you, Larry and Susan

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

An outstanding place to make memories!

Guest: Jason (Ipswich, MA)
Date of Stay: 03/03/12 Review Submitted: 03/13/12

A fantastic cabin, no doubt this is first class. Peaceful area but close to entertainment and things to do if you need it. Comfortable in every aspect will certainly be back again.

Owner response:Thank you so much for your review! We will gladly welcome you back! Larry & Susan Briggs

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

A Christmas to remember!

Guest: April (Orlando,Florida)
Date of Stay: 12/23/11 Review Submitted: 01/02/12

This was our first Christmas away from home and one we will always remember. The cabin was beautiful, very clean and well stocked with the comforts of home. We are making plans to return in the near future.

Owner response:We were so glad to be a part of a memorable Christmas for you! We extend an open invitation for your family to return again. Thank you for sending in a review! Larry & Susan Briggs

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

Extremely Pleased

Guest: Cindy (Columbia, Tn)
Date of Stay: 12/15/11 Review Submitted: 12/20/11

Our family had a wonderful reunion at the Hummingbird! It was a perfect location - easy to get to even with the holiday traffic! The cabin had everything we needed! We loved having three floors so the kids could be on the third floor playing pool, games, music, etc. The kitchen was well stocked. Easy to unload your car because there are no steps to the front door. The cabin was beautiful and Christmas decorations made our family time very special. Thank you for sharing your cabin with our family! Hope we can return for another visit!

Owner response:Thank you very much for taking the time to review our cabin and giving us feedback through email. We try to respond quickly to any suggestions to benefit those coming after you and of course to benefit your party on your next visit! :0) Larry and I wish you a very merry Christmas...thank you for letting our cabin help make your holidays memorable.....we appreciate you!

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

Wow! Fabulous and extraordinary cabin!

Guest: Ed (Mt. Juliet, Tennessee)
Date of Stay: 09/02/11 Review Submitted: 09/06/11

Larry, thanks for sharing your cabin with us over Labor Day weekend. My family loved it. Everyone was very comfortable having their own bedroom with private bath. The comment I heard repeatedly from my group was "this place is unbelievable". Thanks also for the tips on avoiding the traffic on the main parkway. Throughout the entire stay, we were only on the parkway once. The back roads to Dollywood, Splash, Dixie Stampede, etc were uncrowded. Having family members come and go during the weekend, I also appreciated the fact that there are no winding, mountain roads to get to the cabin. It was very convenient and easy to get to for everyone. We definitely look forward to renting from you again soon. Thanks again, Ed and Katrina, Mt. Juliet, Tennessee

Owner response:Ed and Katrina, We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed the cabin! It is especially nice to be able to avoid holiday traffic. I think our cabin is pretty nicely located for that purpose! It was also nice to have a family from our neck of the woods visit...we would love to host you again in the future...Larry & Susan Briggs

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

beautiful cabin

Guest: becky (Circleville, ohio)
Date of Stay: 07/25/11 Review Submitted: 08/01/11

We rented this cabin and it was our first time staying in Tennessee. Well guess what we will be back. The Hummingbird is beautiful and very spacious. We were to have 18 in our group but 5 could not attend. each family had their own floor pretty much. And the comfy beds I cant express how soft the beds were. I could write all day about the hummingbird and the owners were great in meeting our needs. All I can say if you have a large group this is the cabin for you!!

Owner response:We would love to see you in Tennessee again! As much as possible on the owner end, we strive to make our cabin a bonus part of your vacation...glad your family enjoyed it...

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

FABULOUS!!

Guest: Sue (Pennsylvania)
Date of Stay: 06/10/11 Review Submitted: 07/03/11

We stayed here in June 2011; our family gathered here from three different states. This house is wonderful!! It's in great condition with plenty of room for everyone. We enjoyed being out of town in this quite neighborhood, but within driving distance of Smoky Mountain attractions. The hot tub was a real plus. And the Briggs family was great to deal with! We all highly recommend this house for a great vacation!!!!

Owner response:Dear Sue, Thank you so much for submitting a review. I'm glad your family was able to gather together...those memories are priceless. Better yet, I am glad you chose our cabin for your stay. Come back any time! :0) Larry & Susan Briggs

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

Great cabin

Guest: Dave and Cathy1 (Woodhaven, MI)
Date of Stay: 04/22/11 Review Submitted: 04/29/11

My husband, daughters, son-in-law and 4 Grandchildren just returned from your cabin. We had such a fantastic time...the cabin is wonderful and met all of our needs! It is in a great location and the scenery is absolutely beautiful!!! Thanks so much for sharing it with us....we hope to return again next April.

Owner response:Thank you so much! We would love to have you back! We always like to hear that our guests have had a good time and we appreciate you taking such good care of the cabin! Larry & Susan Briggs

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

Recent Stay at the Hummingbird

Guest: cottonlady (brownsville tennessee)
Date of Stay: 03/31/11 Review Submitted: 04/15/11

Excellent accomodations. We enjoyed everything. The beds were great. Cabin was clean. Towels were excellent. We will stay agin next year on our trip. The only thing I would suggest for large groups would be an extra coffee pot.

Owner response:Thank you for your review! We are glad you were comfortable and thanks for the recommendation....I know I love my coffee! Susan Briggs

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

An Excellent Choice!

Guest: Chuckster (Knoxville)
Date of Stay: 02/25/11 Review Submitted: 03/02/11

My wife and I and our church 'small group' have stayed here twice now; the place is just beautiful and very spacious! The owners are very friendly, helpful and understanding of some special needs we requested - they are 'top-notch' in my book! The place is wonderful and very clean. Just a quick note to say that we had a wonderful stay and to say "Thank You" very much for offering such a wonderful place to stay! If you are looking to stay in the area and need 6 bedrooms, I say rent this place! You won't be sorry!

Owner response:Dear 'Chuckster'-- We are very glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. Thanks for taking the time to write a review for us..(especially a good one :0)) ...we appreciate it! Hope to hear from you again next year! Sincerely, Larry & Susan Briggs

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

Pleasant Stay

Guest: Dale (Birmingham, AL)
Date of Stay: 01/28/11 Review Submitted: 02/03/11

Recently my daughter had a volleyball tournament in Seviereville. We stayed at the cabin with several teenagers. There was just enough to do at the cabin to keep them busy, while still allowing a peaceful environment for the more mature. There was more than enough room for everyone to carry on their activities without disturbing the others. The cabin was in good condition and had all the necessary items to have a worry-free stay. Everything was in good working order and very clean. All in all we enjoyed our stay very much. I would highly recommend this cabin to others.

Owner response:HI Dale-- I'm glad we are able to satisfy a range of ages and needs. Hope your daughter's volleyball match was a success! Thank you for submitting this review! Sincerely, Larry & Susan Briggs

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

family vacation

Guest: Babs (Ruston, la)
Date of Stay: 11/20/10 Review Submitted: 12/01/10

This is the third time my family has spent the week of Thanksgiving in the Pigeon Forge area. This stay in the Hummingbird cabin was by far the best experience. The cabin, which was very well maintained, was beyond our expectation: the bedrooms, bathrooms, and sofa beds accommodated our large group of adults and children, the dining area was large enough for family meals, and enough extras such as towels, iron, kitchen supplies, etc. were provided. The cabin itself is just minutes away from all of the tourist spots in the area. Throughout the whole experience, the owners were wonderful to work with. I would definitely recommend this cabin for a group that is looking for large common areas as well as for private space.

Owner response:Hi Babs! I am so glad you and your party enjoyed your Thanksgiving stay at our cabin. We are always looking for feeback on how we can improve our guests' experience and we place a high value on cleanliness and convenience...hopefully with a good dash of fun! Thanks for your cabin review! Sincerely, Susan Briggs

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

Guest: Taylor
Date of Stay: 11/04/10 Review Submitted: 06/01/11

Where do I start?! My two siblings and I celebrated our birthdays here, over 4 nights, with our spouses, three cousins and their spouses. There was so much space here that we never lacked for privacy or felt "on top of each other". There was so much to do in town that we basically ran in to the lodge to eat then out again. The owner is so accommodating. I couldn't figure out how to get on the internet and owner was readily accessible by phone to help. Beds felt mushy to sit on but once you lay down - they're heavenly. Towels are the best I've seen in any hotel and I've stayed at some pretty swanky places - big, soft and not linty. Location on the hill is THE BEST. Go to the petting zoo just up the hill and do go to the Dixie Stampede - what a cool experience. Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant is a must for at least two meals as is the Pancake Pantry in Gatln'g. There are a few minor complaints but they will likely be remedied soon as the owner just bought this place and is already considering upgrades. Pans in kitchen need replacing, need more hangers in closets, need a small table in each bedroom, and needs a good sound system (a Bose would be nice, hint, hint.) A place to hang coats downstairs would be nice too (maybe I missed a closet??) Sure hope I get to go back soon. PS. Thanks Sis.

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A great place to stay

Guest: Mel (Lebanon TN)
Date of Stay: 11/01/10 Review Submitted: 11/21/10

We took a group of 16 business associates to this lovely place for 4 days 3 nights. It was a time of fun and mastermind strategizing. It was clean, nicely decorated and very comfortable, with all the amenities that you would have at home. We were very pleased with everything. Comfortable beds were a plus! We had a good experience with the owners..nice to work with. I would definitely stay there again.

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

Great Football Weekend!

Guest: terri (Jackson, AL)
Date of Stay: 10/21/10 Review Submitted: 10/27/10

Our party of six couples came for the Ala/Tenn game for our annual ALA/SEC away game. Wow! We were all delighted with The Hummingbird cabin. It was the perfect place for us with each bedroom having a king size bed and its own individual bathroom. All areas of the cabin were so spacious and everything was clean and in perfect working order. It was very convenient to the local attractions as well as our game day trip to Knoxville. Our only complaint was that we didn't have more time to spend at the cabin and enjoy all of its ammenities. Definitely a WONDERFUL place to stay and VERY reasonably priced! Perfect game day weekend!!! ROLL TIDE!

Owner response:Hi Football fans! Thanks for the review! So glad you were able to spread out and enjoy game time! Lots of TVS are a plus, and we are working on upgrading as we go! Hope to hear from you again next year! :0) Sincerely, Larry & Susan Briggs

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

AMAZING

Guest: kpapp (Indiana)
Date of Stay: 07/01/10 Review Submitted: 08/04/10

Just wanted to leave a quick note to anyone interested in this cabin. BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL!!!! My family had never been to TN, and I planned a wedding all online. I had many fears because I had family coming from the East coast, West coast, Indiana and Florida. The pictures do NOT do this cabin any justice. It is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. All of my guest were boasting about the cabin and what a good job I did :) To be honest I was in complete shock. If the beautiful cabin wasnt enough, the owners Susan and Larry....Wow. For complete strangers to be so caring and concerned about our comfort and our happiness. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! K.Papp

Owner response:Thank you so much! We are so pleased to have met and exceeded your expectations. We hope to see you again and make it an even better experience. We are adding features to the cabin all the time! Thanks for taking the time to write this!- Larry & Susan Briggs

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

Guest: Alice
Date of Stay: 03/18/10 Review Submitted: 05/14/10

Our experience was great. The only exception was one of the smoke alarms beeped, but the maintenance crew fixed it the next day. The Hummingbird was very nice and the beds very comfortable. We did enjoy the location and the cabin.

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Guest: Glynda
Date of Stay: 03/04/10 Review Submitted: 05/14/10

Everyone in our group just loved the cabin and of course we all want to return. The perfect get-a-way. Thank again!!!!!!

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Guest: Machel
Date of Stay: 02/26/10 Review Submitted: 05/14/10

We had a wonderful time at the Hummingbird. We will certainly keep you in mind the next time we go. Thanks! Machel

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Guest: Lynn
Date of Stay: 01/16/10 Review Submitted: 05/14/10

We had a great time. The cabin was/is beautiful. I hope to be able to bring them back sometime in the early summer.

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Guest: Jessi
Date of Stay: 11/12/09 Review Submitted: 05/14/10

Great Cabin, Great Location and Great Memories...Thanks

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Guest: Faye
Date of Stay: 05/21/09 Review Submitted: 05/14/10

The accommodations were wonderful. I don't know when we have had a better time in the mountains. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful cabin with us. The beds were so comfortable and the sitting areas were so nice. It was a special treat to be able to have many of our meals in the cabin. We almost decided not to take a vacation this year, but with the discount you gave us we were able to enjoy a wonderful week with our family. I know that God will bless you for your generosity. With much gratitude and appreciation, Faye

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