Vacation Rentals by Owner

great peaceful vacation

Guest: Tammy (bryant Alabama )
Date of Stay: 05/14/12 Review Submitted: 05/22/12

our family had a great week at the journey , there is plenty of room and fun things to do , we enjoyed the game room and hot tub , the cabin was clean and beautiful this was our second year at the journey and we have decided to make it a family tradition to stay every year , jack and his wife are great and make it so easy for you our 16 year old loved that we had internet access and games to play and you are so close to the strip but far enough away to enjoy the peace and beauty that GOD has created , if you want a great place to make family memories the journey is the place for you . we love the journey .

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

Wow vacatiion!

Guest: Qureshi (Cape Coral, FL)
Date of Stay: 01/02/12 Review Submitted: 01/07/12

We just visited in January 2012, we had a wonderful time, the owner was very helpful providing all the information. The place was clean, internet was working, had extra bedding, Pool table and air hockey table brought extra fun to the vacation. Its wonderful location, I will visit his cabin again and will recommend to anyone. A wonderful location. Loved it!

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

Great cabin

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/27/11 Review Submitted: 12/30/11

Cabin was very good, good location in resort, kitchen needs utensils and cookware, serving ware replenished, ice maker doesn't work so you have to either purchase ice or be sure to freeze ice early in the day. Two bedrooms do not have tvs would stay again with this owner.

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

Ken

Guest: Duryea (Gallant, Al.)
Date of Stay: 12/16/11 Review Submitted: 12/21/11

Great cabin, Jack is wonderful to work with, clean, looking foward to returning next year.

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

Wonderful Cabin

Guest: Ellen Duke (Murfreesboro TN)
Date of Stay: 10/02/11 Review Submitted: 10/12/11

We have stayed in Jack's cabin several times and as always it was neat and clean. It is in such a fantastic location with easy access to Dollywood and Gatlinburg. Our family tries to come every year at fall break and love Hidden Springs. I would recommend anyone to contact Jack to book his cabin if you want a nice and roomy place to stay. Hope to book with you again next year Jack!!!

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

Vacation time

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/29/11 Review Submitted: 01/08/12

We thought this was a very beautiful, spacious cabin. Unfortunately, there was not an x box 360 as advertised on the website which was a real downer for my children. The cabin was close to all the fun things to do.

Owner response:During this visit the old x-box had malfunctioned and had been taken out. The unit has been replaced with a new x-box 360 with four new games.

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Great Vacation Home

Guest: Tabatha (Callaway, VA)
Date of Stay: 09/19/11 Review Submitted: 04/06/12

We have rent from Jack back in September. We go to Gatlinburg at least once a year, and Jack is the only person that we have chosen to rent again from. Jack is always available to answer question or emails. He is great to work with. The cabin is in such a convenient place. It is so beautiful, and large. We are getting ready to go again on Monday the 9th. And soon after plan are next trip back. Thanks Jack.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful Visit!

Guest: Kylia (Bellbrook, OH)
Date of Stay: 09/06/11 Review Submitted: 10/01/11

The cabin was wonderful. Lots of room, well laid out, plenty of room for everyone. The lower balcony with the hot tub is private. Nobody behind you. Jack was wonderful in answering my questions prior to our visit. We had no issues while there. I would recommend this property to anyone! The only downside for us was no mountain view, but loved the privacy! Thank you for an awesome visit!

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

much needed vacation in a beautiful cabin ...

Guest: Tammy (bryant Alabama )
Date of Stay: 08/19/11 Review Submitted: 08/28/11

jack's cabin was so beautiful , we had plenty of room and everything we needed for a much needed vacation , it was so close to the strip yet far enough away to have the much needed peace and quite , we heard the dollywood train whistle it was amazing , if you need a vacation i recommend you stay in jack;'s cabin we loved it and will defiantly be staying with jack when we visit pigeon forge from now own . we would like to say thank you to jack and is wife for allowing us to make some great family memories , it was the best time we ever had in the smokies .

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

beautiful cabin in great location

Guest: Tammy (bryant Alabama )
Date of Stay: 08/19/11 Review Submitted: 08/23/11

we just came home yesterday , and jack's cabin is so beautiful the photos does not even do it justice , we had plenty of room and the cabin was well stocked with all we needed , it is in a great location , 5 min. from the strip , sitting on the deck its so peaceful and we heard the dollywood train whistle several times . jack is so nice and is quick to help with anything you may need , my cousin lost his cell phone and jack called on the way home his housekeeper found it and is sending it back it is so great to know there is still good honest people this day and time , we will stay with jack from now own when we visit pigeon forge i would and have recommended to all my family and friends that they stay in jacks cabin when they go , we were well pleased with the cabin it is clean and as i said before beautiful so if you have plans to stay in pigeon forge please give jack a call , you wont regret it , i want to say thank you to jack and his wife for giving us the vacation we have been needing .....

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

Everything about this cabin was perfect

Guest: Lisa (Dallas, TX)
Date of Stay: 07/06/11 Review Submitted: 07/24/11

I stayed here with my sister, her children, and my parents. From the time I began looking at the cabin, the owner was wonderfully friendly and helpful. When we got to the cabin, it was beautiful, with all of the comforts we wanted. The kids loved the pool, it was minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and there were plenty of fun things for the kids to do. I can't say enough good things about this cabin!

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

Awesome!

Guest: Tom (Pitman, NJ)
Date of Stay: 06/26/11 Review Submitted: 07/06/11

We had a great time in Jack's cabin. The cabin was very spacious (4 adults & 3 teens & 2 kids under 10) and very clean. There were plenty of things to do in the cabin and surrounding area. Spent some days hiking in the Smokies' and some time @ Dollywood and other days in the covered pool on the property, as well as just hanging out in the hot tub and rockin' in the chairs on the deck. I would recommend this cabin and location to anyone. You can do just about anything your heart desires or nothing but relax, if you choose to. Thanks Jack!

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

white christmas

Guest: buddy (Steens,Ms,39766)
Date of Stay: 12/23/10 Review Submitted: 12/31/10

We had a wonderful time and a white christmas for use and the grandkids. It was a beautiful cabin and stocked with every thing that you would need. It snowed on christmas day and the next day too. it was still snowing a little when we left. I would recomend the Journey to anyone.

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

Journey to the south

Guest: hello1 (Somerset,Ky.)
Date of Stay: 05/23/10 Review Submitted: 05/29/10

Our family had a great time at the cabin.It was really pretty, and had plenty of room.The pool was great ,it was just the right temperature,and very close to the cabin.The kitchen was stocked with everything you need.They also had a starter basket with detergent,dishwashing liquid and etc.The house was in a great location easy to get to everything, but far enough to be away from all the noise.The owner was quick to respond to our emails and very friendly.I would recommend this cabin to everyone.I'm sure that I will be back in the future.Thank you.

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

We had a lovely vacation!

Guest: Gatlinburg Fans (Virginia)
Date of Stay: 05/15/10 Review Submitted: 05/26/10

The Journey is a delightful, roomy cabin! We especially enjoyed the porch swing, jacuzzi, hot tub, and air hockey. This was our third vacation near Gatlinburg, and The Journey was by far the most conveniently located cabin we have rented. It was 5 minutes from Dollywood (which was wonderful!), 10 minutes from Walmart Super Center (awesome!), and had easy access to Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and the National Park. We appreciated working with Jack, and look forward to returning next year!

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

Wonderful!

Guest: G/Grandma (Florence, KY)
Date of Stay: 05/08/10 Review Submitted: 05/17/10

This cabin is beautiful, very clean and equipped with everything. It was very easy to find, close to shopping and restaurants, and only minutes to the National park. The pictures do not do it justice. Owner is very nice to work with. I would definitely recommend this rental property to family and friends.

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

Jamie

Guest: Jamie (Moulton, AL)
Date of Stay: 04/11/10 Review Submitted: 01/02/12

We rented this cabin for our big family vacation. Comfortably fit 8 adults and 6 children. Was gorgeous!! Would definately recommend this cabin to others. Owner was very friendly and helpful in getting us there and situated. Loved it!!

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

Guest: Heather Kelley (Knoxville, TN)
Date of Stay: 12/27/09 Review Submitted: 12/27/09

The cabin is absolutely beautiful! We just spent our Christmas there, and we just loved it. The cabin is quite spacious, so there was plenty of room for everyone to spread out and have privacy, but the large living areas provided space for togetherness as well. The complex is conveniently located, yet away from the noise of the main streets. The value for the money was exceptional! We would definitely stay at The Journey again!!

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Guest: Margaret B. (-)
Date of Stay: 12/14/09 Review Submitted: 12/14/09

Just returned from a weekend at "The Journey". The cabin was even nicer than we expected and was very well equipped. We are already planning on renting this cabin again next year. Mr. Foster was very quick to respond to any emails or phone calls when making my reservations and VRBO is definitely the way to go.

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What a Deal! What a Steal!

Guest: Pigeon Forger (Tennessee)
Date of Stay: 01/23/09 Review Submitted: 01/28/09

Jack was extremely easy to work with and to contact. He called a few hours after I contacted him by e-mail. He was exceptionally concerned that everything was in top notch condition and was happy to accommodate our special requests. With only 3 steps to enter the cabin and the master bedroom on the main floor you were able to totally avoid stairs unless you wanted to relax in the hot tub or play games downstairs. The cabin was roomy and the kids were content to stay at the cabin playing pool, video games and air hockey during the rain. It was well appointed and slept 8 adults very comfortably. The dining table sat 8 and there was comfortable seating in the living area for 4 on the main level. The kitchen was equipped to cook simple meals. You may need to bring specialty pans for baking. Due to insurance regulations there were ice trays rather than an ice maker. The 2 bedrooms with baths were totally private and had televisions. Access to the bathroom on the lower level for the 2 bedrooms without televisions was through the recreation room. Movie channels were available on all 4 televisions. The hot water took some time to reheat. The water in the cabin, as well as all properties in Hidden Springs, was treated well water. The Hidden Springs indoor community pool was nice and easily accessible from the Journey cabin but the water was a little too cool for swimming during our stay. Boo Boo Way was a very steep paved road. There was ample room for our 4 vehicles in the paved parking area in front of the cabin. You would have a hard time finding an area as private and as convenient to Pigeon Forge as the Journey cabin. The rent on this cabin was an outstanding value when compared to similar properties. We were very satisfied with the cabin. When we return to Pigeon Forge we will rent it again.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/01/08 Review Submitted: 12/15/08

This cabin was just beautiful. We absolutely loved it. There was plenty of room for everyone. From the pool table to air hockey or the hot tub, there was lots of things to keep us occupied. We spent our Thanksgiving here and we all had a wonderful vacation. The kids loved the indoor pool as well. We had 4 families in the cabin and still had plenty of room. We will definitely be coming back to the Journey to stay again. Thanks Jack for being so wonderful to work with.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/01/08 Review Submitted: 12/08/08

The cabin was great just like Jack said. There was plenty of room for everyone and something for all ages to do. The cabin was close enought to Pigeon Forge but farther enough away for your privacy. We definately will come again.WE went the last of October and the scenery was just beautiful a vacation we won't forget.

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Our winter vacation

Guest: mmmmmmmmmm (greenville, sc)
Date of Stay: 12/01/08 Review Submitted: 01/07/08

My family and I enjoyed the stay at the journey in Gatlingurg TN. Everything was very clean and organized I was going to use the internet but our cabin did not have the connection for it.

Owner response:I am sorry that the guests from Greenfield SC did not have the information to access the internet. The cabin is equipped with fast access internet and the network and password information is included in my information material that I send to all guests.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/08 Review Submitted: 07/20/08

My family and I enjoyed so much our stay at the Journey. Just as noted by former guest, you can hear the train at Dollywood at the Journey. The grandchildren and I enjoyed our time at the pool. The "cabin" was very clean and well maintained. My little 3 year grandson loved his "new house" and the stairs didn't slow him down one bit. Our family included from 3 to 63 and everyone enjoyed tubing, Dollywood, Ober Gatlinburg, go-carts and SHOPPING. Nascar would have been great if our 3 yr old had been a little taller. The Journey was so convenient to Dollywood that we could play a while then take Grandpa home for a nap and play some more. Thank you Jack for the help on Sunday afternoon with the address (I forgot to print out the directions). Flo

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/08 Review Submitted: 06/23/08

We loved staying at the Journey in May! We had so much room and everyone had their own bedroom each with king size beds! We also enjoyed the swing and jacuzzi on the decks. The pool table was also a big attraction with the kids. We hope to see you again soon.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/08 Review Submitted: 06/18/08

This is a beautiful home. We enjoyed the game room with the pool table. Enough room for everyone to have their space, watching tv up stairs or in the hot tub while kids play down stairs. Would recommend if your planning a trip to the area. We went to rafting the smokies, wonderworks (great) , hiked to laurel falls in cades cove. Plenty to do all around. Over all great time and lovely home to stay in. Thanks Gail A Mobile, Ala

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/08 Review Submitted: 06/04/08

My family stayed in the Journey over our spring break with our children and grandchildren. We enjoyed the spaciousness of the house and the convenience to Pigeon Forge. The little ones liked the decks to play on, and we all enjoyed the hot tub since the community pool was on the cool side. We would definitely consider staying there again.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/08 Review Submitted: 05/31/08

Our family had a wonderful time staying in your cabin. The cabin was nice as was the indoor pool. We liked that the cabin was close to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. We will definitely make plans to come again. Thanks

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Guest: GAMommy (Acworth, GA)
Date of Stay: 10/01/07 Review Submitted: 10/21/07

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! The cabin was absolutely lovely, huge and very clean. Our kids loved the game tables and hot tub...it was also nice that everyone got their own room. So close to everything, yet very secluded feeling when you are out on the deck. Some "must sees": Dollywood, Dixie Stampede, Apple Barn/Restaurant, NASCAR Speed Track, Aquarium, Cades Cove, The Peddler Restaurant (Gatlinburg). We go every year and this is by far the nicest cabin we have stayed in...we will be back!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/01/07 Review Submitted: 10/17/07

Great Cabin and a terrific location! We had a grand vacation. Will use this site again. Thanks!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/01/07 Review Submitted: 10/17/07

Wonderful this is our second year and we really enjoy the location and the view.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/01/07 Review Submitted: 09/17/07

Our stay was wonderful. The cabin was terrific. We look forward to staying again in the future. The beds were very comfortable and the cabin was beautifully decorated. We had a group of 10 people and there was more than enough room for everyone. Our 2 grandchildren loved it also. We had a 5 hour drive home and about 45 min from home my 2 yr old grandson announced he was ready to go back to the cabin.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/01/07 Review Submitted: 09/03/07

We thoroughly enjoyed your cabin this weekend. It is a great place and will return. It was wonderful having king size beds in every room, the walk to the pool was short which was a big plus with small kids,and the pool is very nice. It's beautifully decorated and the amenities are great too. Thanks again for renting us such a great place to have a much needed family weekend.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/01/07 Review Submitted: 09/02/07

My sister's and I rented this cabin in late August and had a wonderful time. The cabin is beautiful and has plenty of room. We really enjoyed the hot tub! The location is great also, close to everything, yet not right in the middle of it. We are looking forward to coming back again!!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/07 Review Submitted: 08/28/07

My sisters and I rented this cabin for a get away long week-end, we had a great time, the cabins location was great, the cabin itself beautiful, we are already planning next years "get away" with this cabin in mind. Highly recommend!!!! thanks for a great vacation!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/07 Review Submitted: 08/24/07

We enjoyed The Journey so much 2 years ago that we decided to return this year. It is still just as clean and nice as we remembered during our first visit. Actually, we didn't want to leave and look forward to coming again. It was perfect for our family with plenty to do at the cabin and convenient access to all the area attractions. It tops our list of all the places we have stayed during our vacations.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/07 Review Submitted: 08/24/07

Wow, what a great place to stay! The Journey was so clean, well equipped, and perfectly located for our plans! The owners were so helpful and nice to work with. The children loved the pool table, air hockey, and jacuzzi! They were more than happy to end our days of sightseeing so they could get back to the cabin! Hope we can stay again soon!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/07 Review Submitted: 08/07/07

Had a great time. Cabin was as described, clean, with comfortable beds. It was easy to get to and easy access to Pidgeon Forge.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/07 Review Submitted: 04/10/07

We had a great time in your cabin. The enclosed pool was great for the five kids in our family. Thank you for a memorable week. The Morgan's and Donnell's

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/07 Review Submitted: 03/17/07

Our stay was great and the weather perfect. We enjoyed our stay in The Journey. The cabin was exactly as described. Close enough to everything but out far enough that you felt like you weren't in the middle of the city. There is a river running near it that you can hear when you sit on the decks. We had a great time and will stay again soon.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/01/07 Review Submitted: 01/20/07

Our stay at The Journey was wonderful. Jack had even ordered springtime weather in the middle of January! The cabin is well furnished with everything needed, it is spacious, comfortable, and warm. Eventhough we brought games, we were delighted with the pool table. Our family group had everything necessary for a delightful stay.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/01/07 Review Submitted: 01/03/07

Jack and The Journey made our family's Christmas holiday a wonderful experience! All 10 of us had plenty of room to spread out and have private space when needed while still enjoying the beautiful common area together...we even had a Christmas tree next to the fireplace! The location, spaciousness and cleanliness of The Journey made our family gathering very special indeed...

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Guest: UGA fans (Savannah, GA)
Date of Stay: 01/01/07 Review Submitted: 01/01/07

12/28 - 12/31/2006. Our family had 9 adults and 2 children, and there was plenty of room! The cabin was beautiful and very clean, and every amenity was offered. There are plenty of things available in the cabin for entertainment, no need to ever leave except to stock up on groceries! We will definitely be coming back, and would highly recommend "The Journey" to everyone!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/01/06 Review Submitted: 12/23/06

12/18 - 12/21 The Journey was a great place to relax and have fun. It was very clean and had everything we needed for a great visit. The main floor had everything for my father in- law and step mother in-law so they didn't have to climb the steps. And the game room was great for my daughter. We enjoyed the hot tub and convient location to all the restaurant and attractions. We go to Pigeon Forge at least once a year and rent a cabin. This was by far one of the best we have stayed at. I would highly recommend The Journey. Thank you for the opportunity to stay with you. Jeanne

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/01/06 Review Submitted: 12/21/06

Jack's cabin was wonderful, everything was as he described but even nicer and better then expected. The cabin was very clean and cozy. Thank you for letting us stay at your cabin. It was very nice and everything was great. Everyone had a great time. Thanks for everything, we will definitely be vacationing at the journey or leisure time next time we visit Gatlinburg!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/01/06 Review Submitted: 11/13/06

We stayed at the Journey this past weekend and everything was just as Jack listed it. We loved the cabin and hope to come back again. The interior is very roomy and comfortable and has a great atmosphere. We enjoyed the game room and being so close to everything in Pigeon Forge. We went to DollyWood on Saturday and had a great time even though it rained most of the day. We have already recommended it to some of our friends and hope they have a chance to go and enjoy the cabin and local highlights. David

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/01/06 Review Submitted: 11/07/06

The cabin is very nice. We enjoyed everything about it......especially the game room!! Jack is extremely helpful and easy to work with. We'd definitely recommend the cabin to anyone. Hopefully, we can make it back soon. GEAUX TIGERS!!

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

We loved the cabin, again! This was the second year we stayed in The Journey for our "Girls Weekend". You are wonderful to work with and the cabin is always soooo clean and comfortable. I'm sure we will return again.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/01/06 Review Submitted: 10/17/06

The cabin is great! It is located so that you feel you are deep in the woods but close enough to be in Pigeon Forge to be in the middle of everything within minutes. We would stay here again. We loved everything about the arrangement of the cabin. Jerry Clarke

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/01/06 Review Submitted: 10/06/06

We really enjoyed the time we spent in this house. It was spacious and had lots of extras that we all enjoyed. It was new and close to the pool, which we enjoyed. We went one day to Dollywood and this was well worth the money. We had young children with us and this was a great trip. We want to do it again. Also the mountains were beautiful. Thanks

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