Vacation Rentals by Owner

Mountain Lovers (Alabama)

Guest: Nancy (Alabama)
Date of Stay: 10/06/11 Review Submitted: 10/20/11

Absolutely LOVED the cabin, the view and the location. Only a short distance to all the attractions but yet secluded with all the privacy anybody could ask for. Couldn't ask for a better owner to have dealings with. The tv channels didn't include some of the sports channels and we were going to miss watching Auburn and some other teams. One text message to the owner and pronto we had the channels by Saturday morning. We also got locked out of the cabin while we were there. One call to the owner and we were back in the cabin within minutes. The owners haven't been renting this cabin very long but I can tell from our stay that they are more than eager to please their renters. We have been going to the Smoky Mountains for 20+ years and I can honestly say this is the best cabin we have stayed in. We definitely plan on staying there again. Thanks Tommy and family for a wonderful vacation.

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

Great location....difficult contacting owner.

Guest: adam (elgin, il)
Date of Stay: 07/24/11 Review Submitted: 09/05/11

We stayed at the cabin July 24-Aug 1. Really enjoyed our time at the cabin. Its a beautiful property and in a great location. Unfortunately, we have had some issues with the owner, Tommy. We have yet to receive our security deposit back despite leaving the property the exact way we found it. Also, he is very hard to get a hold of regarding this issue. Despite that it was a great time. Coming back again in November but staying somewhere else.

Owner response:I was on an extended wilderness backpacking trip when this guest departed, which was why I took some time to reply to his emails. A couple of days after his arrival, the guest had requested a service call to address an issue concerning the hot tub. The tub pump motor was jammed by an article of clothing & was ultimately replaced, which is an expensive repair. Although the rental agreement calls for the guest to pay for such damage, I decided the "the customer is always right". I refunded the entire damage deposit soon after my return from the backpacking trip.

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

Excellent Again

Guest: Happy Renter (Cincinnati, OH)
Date of Stay: 07/17/11 Review Submitted: 07/21/11

This is the second year for us to stay at Tommy's cabin. My family of four love it here. We enjoy the privacy and the views are awesome. We have stayed here twice and will go back next year. The drive to pigeon forge or gatlingburg is a short distance and the views are great. We enjoy the cows and the little donkey around the corner. The cabin is nice and clean. We have plenty of everything provided for us. Thanks Tom for making it easy to have a great vacation. Truely a home away from home.

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

Beautiful cabin

Guest: Lauren (IA)
Date of Stay: 04/22/11 Review Submitted: 04/30/11

The cabin is lovely, well-equipped, and exact like the pictures. We enjoy the exceptional view of the mountain and fresh air. The sunrise and sunset are beautiful. Very nice weather, sunny and breezy, when we were there. We took a walk along the route toward the main road and had a great time with fresh scent of nature, peaceful sound of the small creek, some farm animals to see along the way. The living room is spacious and all the beds are very comfortable. It was a fun weekend for us! Thanks Tommy again for renting us this beautiful and relaxing place.

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

You'll love this place.

Guest: Shutterbug (Ebensburg, PA)
Date of Stay: 09/11/10 Review Submitted: 09/22/10

My hubby and I spent a wonderful week here in September. The house was beautiful, better than the pictures, and spotless. The view was tremendous, the location was perfect. Away from the congestion of Pidgeon Forge/Gatlinburg (we're not much into touristy stuff), and close to the Park by way of Wear Gap Road. What a time saver. Very, very comfortable. We saw bears at Cades Cove, hiked along peaceful mountain streams, biked around Townsend, took tons of pictures. The Carriage House in Townsend had good food, and we enjoyed Tuckaleechee Caverns also. Tommy was easy to work with, and I'd recommend this house to anyone - you can't go wrong.

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

Fabulous hideaway for couples, family or friends

Guest: Mountain Lover (Nashville, TN)
Date of Stay: 09/03/10 Review Submitted: 09/23/10

Great place for a girls weekend getaway. Beautiful & cozy, with all the comforts of home. Really enjoyed soaking in the hot tub observing the cows grazing in the sunset. Relaxing on the porch swing with a cup of coffee watching the sunrise was spectacular. The rustic look of the basement made playing a game of billiards even more fun while listening to your favorite style of music on satellite TV. Stereo, large flat-screen TV, and spacious upstairs living room was comfy for late night movies, etc. Outside grilling and the fully supplied kitchen made preparing your own meals convenient. Wonderful shopping available with a short drive to Townsend, Pigeon Forge, or Gatlinburg. Highly recommend this hideaway for couples, family or just friends who enjoy the peace, quiet and beauty of mother nature.

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

Heavenly Reprieve

Guest: Denise (Chesterfield, SC)
Date of Stay: 07/23/10 Review Submitted: 07/27/10

We had a wonderful weekend in a beautiful cabin!! Tommy was a pleasure to work with. The cabin was immaculate and so very comfortable. The view was absolutely amazing. My dad parked himself in a rocking chair in front of the large expanse of windows, and we nearly had to tip the chair over to get him to move. The location of the cabin suited us well because we were able to enjoy the best of both worlds--the busyness of Pigeon Forge and the beauty of Townsend. We visited Cades Cove and saw a BEAR! We are already making plans for next summer. Thank you so much for sharing your cabin with us.

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

What a treasure!!!

Guest: mariecruisemoms (missouri)
Date of Stay: 07/19/10 Review Submitted: 10/26/10

Absolutely what we were looing for! Great communication and family gave us many local tourist ideas. Home was beautiful and an extraordinary view. Can't wait to go back in a couple of years!!!

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

Look forward to visiting again!

Guest: Amy (Fairhope, Alabama)
Date of Stay: 07/03/10 Review Submitted: 07/08/10

Our family was looking for a cabin out of the way to share the 4th of July weekend with some friends. We found a gem in this place! What a pleasant, peaceful stay in this spacious cabin! We were even able to watch some fireworks over the mountains from the living room windows. The quaint town of Townsend is just a short drive as well as the much more busy Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. We enjoyed time in Cades Cove, too. All of us can't wait to get back up there again. Tommy was a pleasure to work with. He has a true appreciation for what the mountains have to offer naturally and it shows in his wonderful cabin.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, sightseeing.

Great Cabin

Guest: Happy Renter (Cincinnati, OH)
Date of Stay: 06/20/10 Review Submitted: 06/24/10

My husband and two children (15 & 18) stayed in this cabin and loved it. The views were awesome. The cabin was clean and very nice. It was a small drive to pigeon forge - about 15 minutes at the most. We enjoyed be out and secluded away from the busy town. The children loved the cabin also. They played pool and enjoyed the views. We saw cows and other animals and we loved the little donkey around the corner from the cabin. Tommy Swearingen was a pleasure and made the renting process very easy. We hope to stay here next year.

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

June 2010

Guest: ACT Three (Birmingham, AL )
Date of Stay: 06/13/10 Review Submitted: 06/24/10

Our family of five took a last minute vacation detour to the Mountains and absolutely loved our stay in Wear's Valley and in this cabin. It was recommended to us by a friend who had rented it earlier. The location was great; it was central to anywhere you wanted to go- Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Cades Cove (there was even a Kroger and Wal-mart close by). The view from the cabin was gorgeous; we cooked out everynight. The kids loved playing in the nearby field in the evening hunting for rabbits and fire flies. The inside of the cabin was very nice, loved that the Master was on the main floor and the other bedrooms were downstairs. We went white water rafting, hiking, saw several black bears and lots of deer at Cades Cove, and of course did the touristy Dollywood thing. We look forward to coming back and will definitely stay here again when we do...

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

Guest: R Callahan (Yulee, FL)
Date of Stay: 01/04/10 Review Submitted: 01/04/10

Thanks so much for letting us stay in your beautiful home!! My husband and I were looking for peace and quiet and found exactly that. The house was very clean and had everything we were looking for…king size bed, pool table, hot tub, privacy. We didn’t want to stay in a resort setting so this was perfect for our 20th anniversary. I should also mention the location. Whether you want to go to Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg or the other direction to Cades Cove – you’re right in the middle. I don't think it could get any better. We would definitely love to stay here again. Thanks again for the wonderful memories!

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