Wow!

Guest: contrebabe (Fort Lauderdale Fl)
Date of Stay: 04/07/09 Review Submitted: 04/29/09

This cabin was wonderful. The atmosphere was amazing. We put the kitchen to full use. We loved being so close to the GSMNP and a short distance from Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. I recommend the drive through the park if you plan on heading into Gatlinburg. Be prepared to stop several times to take in the views and roadside waterfalls.

Owner response:Thank you Catherine for your positive review. I'm glad that you enjoyed your stay! Neal

Recommended for:Romantic getaway.

A good Thanksgiving stay!

Guest: Southern Gal GA (Georgia)
Date of Stay: 11/23/11 Review Submitted: 12/03/11

Hubby and I stayed at the Little Pine Lodge during Thanksgiving week from Wed. Nov. 23- Sun. Nov. 27th. The first thing we noticed was that Neal's directions to the cabin were spot on. We didn't have any difficulty locating the cabin. Once we entered the cabin I noticed that it is clean and comfy. The interior looks exactly like the online photos do. This cabin has a lovely, relaxing feel to it. We made ourselves at home and had an enjoyable trip. On Thanksgiving Day we hiked to Abrams Falls in Cades Cove, and then located a Thanksgiving Buffet lunch at a local restaurant in Townsend. We then enjoyed relaxing in the hot tub and watching the sun set on the mountain behind the cabin. The hot tub was wonderful and relaxing! We enjoyed soaking in it during our stay. The only problem we had was the fact that the wood for the fireplace would not burn. The log pile is uncovered off of the back porch, and it had rained the previous day, making the wood too wet to burn. We then purchased some dry wood from the IGA grocery store in Townsend but it also did not stay lit. (We have a porch full of wood back home in Georgia and could have brought some along if we could have known that it would be difficult to light the local stuff.) The other issue we had was "people noise" from the surrounding cabins. Since it was a holiday week, I wasn't surprised that the 4 surrounding cabins were booked. On the first night alone we got treated to the constant sound of barking/yapping dogs at the cabin above us for about a solid hour. Then the folks at the cabin immediately beside this one came home at midnight and turned on their back porch lights, which illuminated our backyard as well. The girl in that cabin stood outside talking on her phone so loudly that it sounded like she was downstairs in our cabin!! She finally went inside and turned off the light. About 12:30 AM we were awakened by what sounded like a gunshot. It was folks in the cabin right above us to the right side slamming their doors loudly. These same noise issues were also a factor on the night before we left. However, noisy neighbors are not the Rudnicks' fault and we aren't too upset by it. Overall, we had an enjoyable stay at the Little Pine Lodge. We will stay here again if we decide to visit the area in the future.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway.

Looking for a great place "Look No Farther!"

Guest: shelly d.
Date of Stay: 10/05/11 Review Submitted: 10/12/11

I spent hours trying to find just the right place to stay to celebrate Our 25th Anniversary Thankfully I found it. This cabin is located about 15 minutes from Pigeon Forge and Townsend. Great location to see the Smoky Mountains. Best part of the location is its located away from the hustle and bustle of the tourist area, in an area of very little traffic, its quit and private (it does have a cabin next to it and one above on the road but truly is private). It was very CLEAN!!!! everything was in top notch condition, items in cabin are first class, has excellent taste in decorating and sure to please. Has everything you need except steak knives, but I'm sure they will be there for your visit because the owner is easy to work with so he is sure to get them there. We spent the day traveling in the area and it was great to return to a fantastic place to relax, enjoyed cooking meals in the great kitchen and the hot tub was clean and in good working order. Does have a whirlpool tub which we did not use but it was clean and shinny. This cabin offers so much you do not need to leave. We had a wonderful time and will encourage all our friends and family to consider this cabin.

Owner response:Hi Shelly, Happy 25th anniversary! I'm glad that you liked our cabin and that you found everything clean and in good order. As any owner will tell you, it is not easy to maintain rental properties to excellent standards. I have two edges on most other cabins in the area. First and most important is my cleaning queen, Cheri. She really is the best. Also, this is my only cabin. I live an hour away, so I can usually get up there if there is an emergency. Other rental companies typically handle 100 cabins. Their cleaning crews are in and out of cabins in less than an hour. We will have the steak knives there very soon! Thanks, Neal

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Thank You!

Guest: Laura and Spence W (-)
Date of Stay: 09/11/11 Review Submitted: 09/24/11

Neal, Just had to drop you a quick email to let you know how much Spence and I loved Little Pine Lodge. It really is heaven on earth. Everything about it was just right and we relaxed more on this vacation than any other in the 20+ years we’ve been together. Like many in your guest book, it is our plan to come back again. Thank you for providing such a charming and lovely place for our 2011 vacation. Best regards, Laura and Spence W PS on Monday at twilight, we had a bear come by – walked up into the turnaround area and then right past the living room, Spence’s truck and up the hill. It was the only one we saw and absolutely thrilling!

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A home away from home

Guest: Don (Crossville, TN)
Date of Stay: 04/28/11 Review Submitted: 05/06/11

Our stay at the cabin was a real get away from the regular daily grind. We were far enough away from everything to relax but close enough to everything that we needed. The cabin was immaculate as always. This was our third time staying here and it was great. I highly recommend this cabin over others in the general area. It is always clean and in good order. The only thing we had to provide was the food that we prepared. We intend to visit again!!

Owner response:Hi Don, Thanks for visiting our cabin again. Come back and visit anytime! Neal

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

Little Pine Lodge

Guest: Ronda (Lexington, KY)
Date of Stay: 04/15/11 Review Submitted: 04/19/11

What an awesome cabin! Had everything you needed. The cabin was exceptionally clean. The beds were very comfortable too. Thanks for a great weekend!

Owner response:Hi Ronda, Thanks for the great review and I'm glad that you guys had a good time at our cabin. We try to provide all the extras that guests will need during their stay such as laundry & dishwasher detergents, basic spices, sugar & creamer, popcorn, etc. Neal

Recommended for:Romantic getaway.

What a Dream Vacation!

Guest: riptuck (Jefferson City, Missouri)
Date of Stay: 05/22/10 Review Submitted: 07/27/10

What a beautiful cabin in every way! Extremely close to Gatlinburg and the Park - where we spent most of our time. And the time we spent at the cabin.....I've never slept so well on vacation, comfortable beds, hot tub - just a luxurious cabin all around. And wildlife watching - could be interesting. Be careful grilling - you never know who or what may show up for dinner!!!!!!

Owner response:Lorrie, Thank you for staying at our cabin and I'm glad you had a great time. Neal

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

I love you, Little Pine Lodge!

Guest: Tiffany (Chicago)
Date of Stay: 07/15/10 Review Submitted: 07/20/10

The Little Pine Lodge is an excellent place to stay. I am a fairly picky individual when it comes to where I stay when out of town. This wonderful cabin fulfilled my expectations and then some! Everything was clean and tidy. The decor was wonderful. The bed was extremely comfortable. The hot tub was private and very relaxing. I must have said to my husband a thousand times how much I love the cabin and want one of my own! The pictures do the cabin justice, but you'll be even more impressed when you walk in the front door and see it in person! I highly recommend the Little Pine Lodge!

Owner response:Tiffany, Thank you for your kind words. I'll relay your praise to our "cleaning queen." Neal

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

Little Pine Lodge is Awesome!

Guest: Terri/John/Reid (Richland, MS)
Date of Stay: 05/30/10 Review Submitted: 06/08/10

Our trip to the mountains was greatly enhanced by the wonderful accommodations at Little Pine Lodge. The cabin had all the amenities of home, with some extras thrown in for fun. We enjoyed the hot tub, pool table, steam shower, and the serene views of nature from both of our balconies. Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville offer so many fun things to do for vacationing families and we enjoyed a lot of them. Knowing we had such a comfortable cabin to return to each night made our trip even better.

Owner response:Terri, John and Reid, Thank you for staying at Little Pine Lodge! Neal

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Perfection!

Guest: Kristi and Sean (Tyler, Texas)
Date of Stay: 05/09/10 Review Submitted: 05/18/10

This cabin is BETTER than it's made out to be! We were impressed with the beauty of the surroundings, the cleanliness and charm of the cabin and the ease of working with Mr. Rudnick. The steam sauna is dreamy, the whirlpool tub is devine, the king bed and sheets are soft and comfortable. There are two cabins close by, (one shares a driveway), but the back is completely secluded and you feel like you're in a different world. The peace and serenity were exactly what we were looking for! We saw a little wildlife, including a raccoon that joined us on the porch--until he realized his mistake and took off. Our ONLY complaint is that we didn't see any bears on our trip! We definitely recommend this cabin to anyone looking to experience Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg --without the overstimulation of those places. It is a perfect, relaxing retreat! It was definitely worth our 15 hour drive! We can't wait to go back!

Owner response:Kristi and Sean, Thanks for you review. I'm surprised how many people tell me that the cabin looks better than the photos. It is in a great setting and that is difficult to convey on a website. Neal

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.