Vacation Rentals by Owner

11-26-11 thru 12-4-11

Guest: j3w3lz (Salem, VA)
Date of Stay: 11/26/11 Review Submitted: 12/08/11

This was our first trip to Jay Bird's Nest. What a great place!!! Very nice, clean and in the middle of Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge. Hot Tub was really nice. We lucked out and have very nice weather this year so we didn't freeze like we have in the past. I would stay there again in a heart beat.

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

Nice cabin with scenic views of the mountains but, the beds in the cabin were very uncomfortable.

Guest: jeremiah (Saucier, MS)
Date of Stay: 11/19/11 Review Submitted: 12/03/11

The cabin was nice but the beds were uncomfortable. The sofa bed was very uncomfortable and needed a thicker mattress. I did not sleep well on the sofa bed. The mattresses in the two bedrooms were too firm.The toilet in the hall bathroom needed to be repaired. I left a message with the cabin owner about the problem with the toilet but nobody showed up to repair it. Overall, I would rate my stay in the cabin as average.

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Guest: Michael and Cheryl (tennessee)
Date of Stay: 11/14/11 Review Submitted: 11/20/11

Had a great time, celebrating our 31st wedding anniversay! Cabin is very nice, really enjoyed the hot tub and the pool table after spending the day in town shopping, sight seeing etc... Owner is easy to work with, emails answered quickly, directions to cabin clear, would recomment this cabin to others as it was recommended to us by our daughter and son in law. Great time in the mountains and it helped the Packers beat the Vikings on the monday night we arrived! Thanks again for sharing your wonderful cabin.

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

The Best Cabin We Have Stayed In!

Guest: Debra H. (Hanover, Indiana)
Date of Stay: 10/23/11 Review Submitted: 10/31/11

Fantastic Cabin! We would highly recommend this cabin in the mountains. Location is great-private but not too far from the activities. The furnishings are adorable! If I owned this cabin, I would never want to leave! We hope to return again soon! I am telling all of my friends about this cabin! The fall foilage was beautiful. Don't hesitate to book this cabin.

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

One to remember

Guest: The Gallahars (Alabama)
Date of Stay: 10/17/11 Review Submitted: 11/06/11

We enjoyed our stay at Jay Bird's Nest. Very welcoming, like a home away from home for us. Located in a nice quiet area, close enough to town, but yet far enough away to avoid the hustle and bustle. We have 3 younger children and it was a perfect place for them as well. We will be recommending this cabin to our friends and family so they can enjoy it as much as we did! Owners are also very pleasant, helpful, and welcoming!

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

Very cute cabin, perfect mountain atmosphere!

Guest: Kim (Cleveland, GA)
Date of Stay: 06/25/11 Review Submitted: 02/17/12

My husband and I went to the cabin for our honeymoon in June, and what can I say? We had precious memories and I wish we were still there. It is so cute and charming and I really enjoyed the jacuzzi and porch where you can enjoy nature. Gorgeous and would love to go again! : )

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Good Stay!

Guest: Jess (St. Charles, IL.)
Date of Stay: 03/28/11 Review Submitted: 04/09/11

On the final night of our stay, my daughter broke out into tears that we had to leave the next day. It was a wonderful stay and the picture doesn't make it look like its as big and beautiful as it really is. We swear that there's a tree on the other side of the driveway that looks like a hand. The house was great, off the strip in Pigeon Forge enough so we weren't bothered by it but close enough where it hadn't felt like a total chore to get there. And it's reasonably priced to boot. The bedrooms were decent sized, the bathrooms were nice and it was fun to spend some time with my teenagers who actually wanted to be there and with me because of the atmosphere! Wow! The Smokies were close and we had a great time exploring there. We also did Cades Cove which was great fun (the weather was stinky so spending time in the car wasn't huge.) The Biltmore was also close but we didn't have enough time. Point is, this cabin was great. It was close enough to do a million things besides the tourist trap that you drive along to get to it. Furthermore, it's clean, it's big, at the top of a mountain and there's only 1 other cabin that's closer but not close enough to be bothered by it. And it's clean. You can smell it clean when you walk in, you can smell clean sheets, the doors and windows shut so there weren't any potential bugs wanting to get in. It was a fabulous house. I look forward to going back and continue to watch the smoke burn off the mountains in the hot tub with my coffee while my kids are watching movies from the satellite TV in their "rooms" which translated to a nice, mellow week. I would highly recommend it to anybody.

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

Nice Cabin!

Guest: Misty (VA)
Date of Stay: 09/11/10 Review Submitted: 09/20/10

We stayed here for a week. Was the perfect size for my husband, son and myself. Only issue I found was there is no high speed internet access. It does not state there is I just assumed there was and was rather disappointed there was not. My husbands job requires him to log onto his computer every couple days and it was needed for that. Other than that it was a great place to stay. Could use some new pots and pans too.

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

Nice cabin, great price!

Guest: Kim (Indiana)
Date of Stay: 08/13/10 Review Submitted: 08/16/10

We stayed two nights in August 2010 with another couple for a weekend getaway. The cabin was in a perfect location for what we wanted to do---not to far but not too close to town either. The two full bedrooms had comfortable beds. Bathrooms were large. The open layout in the kitchen and LR were nice. We didn't get time to use the pool table in the loft but it looked nice. We did however enjoy the hot tub! It was awesome to have the stereo speakers running outside to the deck to enjoy music while in the hot tub and while grilling out. Most cabins don't have this large of a hot tub either and it was very comfy for the four adults. The deck has some nice rockers with a gas grill. We had some raccoon's visit us during the nighttime Saturday night. I would recommend this to any friends looking for a weekend getaway or a small family gathering. The only downside is that there weren't enough wash cloths to have more than one per person for the weekend and I didn't really care for that...if that is an issue for you I would recommend you bring extra from home or ask that the cleaners leave more maybe. Also, there is another cabin that shares a driveway with this cabin and you can see that cabin from yours but they aren't right on top of each other like they are in those resorts, but it is not completely secluded either. We also got a great rate for the weekend too--we stayed here cheaper than at most nicer hotels in town! Overall, a very good experience and highly recommended!

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

Great family cabin!

Guest: Emily (California, Mo)
Date of Stay: 06/27/10 Review Submitted: 07/02/10

This cabin is even prettier in person. There is only one other cabin close by and it is far enough away to not feel like we were disturbing anyone with the outdoor speakers. The kids were excited to see a few board games and coloring books and they really enjoyed the loft upstairs. The woners were WONDERFUL to work with and we look forward to returning next year.

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

Guest: Michele 8 (Louisville, KY)
Date of Stay: 07/03/09 Review Submitted: 07/03/09

I highly recommend this cabin. Jay Bird's Nest was a wonderful getaway. My family enjoyed our stay tremendously. The rooms were spacious and well stocked with everything your family would need for an extended stay. The view was beautiful and we spent more time on the porch than we ever have in our previous stays in other Gatlinburg area cabins.

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Guest: Matthew & Brandi Dill (Chillicothe, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 02/23/09 Review Submitted: 02/23/09

Our family has stayed here 3 years and we have already reserved for this year again. The location cannot be beat and the cabin is like home away from home. Pam (the owner) is so great to deal with. There is no other cabin that even comes close. We love coming down and knowing that it will be a great trip because we know that this great escape will be waiting on us year after year. The Dill Family Chillicothe, Ohio

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Guest: Dusty, Renee, and Dustin (Waycross, GA)
Date of Stay: 06/30/08 Review Submitted: 06/30/08

This was our second stay at Jay Birds Nest and it was just as beautiful as the first time we saw it. We love spending our vacation in this cabin. The owners are wonderful to work with and we recommend this cabin to anyone looking for an affordable and attractive place to stay while on vacation. We cannot wait to go back again next year!!

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Guest: Jon, Sondra, and Brody (Church Hill TN)
Date of Stay: 06/24/07 Review Submitted: 06/24/07

Just wanted to say that we really enjoyed this beautiful cabin. It was just as described or even better. Owners were great to deal with, responded quickly with any questions we had. Thanks for everything!

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Guest: Don & Kathy Boyett (Onalaska, Texas)
Date of Stay: 06/07/07 Review Submitted: 06/07/07

Thank you sooooo much for such a wonderful cabin! Exactly as described. We brought our four grandsons from Texas to see the Great Smoky Mountains. My sister-in-law joined us from Chattanooga and we had a great time visiting. Just relaxing on the porch with the hot tub was wonderful. Thanks again for a great cabin!

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Guest: The Fergusons and McLellans (Olmstead, KY)
Date of Stay: 10/14/06 Review Submitted: 10/14/06

We loved our stay in Jay Bird's Nest. It was nice to be away from the hustle and bustle and most of all the traffic. We made the most of the grill, hot tub, and game room upstairs. The cabin comfortably accomodated four adults and four children. The owners were wonderful to work with. We would highly recommend this cabin!

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Guest: Cindy&Greg (East Palestine, OH)
Date of Stay: 10/10/06 Review Submitted: 10/10/06

Loved this cabin....exactly as pictured and described....really enjoyed the hot tub...our first trip to the Smokies....lots to do....wish we could have stayed longer...already discussing when we can go again...also, owner was super helpful with our reservation questions!!! Thanks for sharing your home....

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Guest: Angie Amstutz (Ft. Jennings, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 09/19/06 Review Submitted: 09/19/06

We had a great time at the cabin. We brought my dad and brother along, as well as, our three children and fiance. There were bear paw prints about 20 feet from the cabin and a lizard greeted us on the porch. We would have liked to spend more time but was not possible. The guys went to the Bristol Race on Saturday night. So my daughters and I were at the cabin. Overall, we wish it could have been longer. Maybe next year. Thanks alot!!!!

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Guest: Tim & Natasha (Florence, Mississippi)
Date of Stay: 06/18/06 Review Submitted: 06/18/06

We really enjoyed our stay and by the end of the week it felt like home. The view from the cabin is fantastic! We will for sure be back we loved everything about the cabin. You couldn't ask for a better place to stay.

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Guest: Daniel and Kristi (Birmingham, AL)
Date of Stay: 03/28/06 Review Submitted: 03/28/06

We absolutely loved our stay the weekend before Valentines Day. We had about 8 inches of snow and it was beautiful. Nothing beats sitting in the hot tub while the snow is falling.The location is great. We are looking forward to our stay this October.

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Guest: Jorge Irizarry (Longwood, Florida)
Date of Stay: 03/22/06 Review Submitted: 03/22/06

My family loved this cabin. Very clean and with all the amenities you need to have a great time. We loved the peace and quiet of this place and the fact that is less than 10 min drive to Pigeon forge and Gatlingburg (Best of both worlds)

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Guest: Josh W.1 (Murfreesboro, TN)
Date of Stay: 11/21/05 Review Submitted: 11/21/05

This was an amazing cabin. Had everything you could need or want. I would definately stay there again.

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Guest: Tera & Matt (-)
Date of Stay: 11/21/05 Review Submitted: 11/21/05

Our stay was short and sweet but we enjoyed all the amenities the cabin had to offer. It is a great place to stay and we would recommend it to anybody.

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Guest: Suzanne Wright (Toccoa, Georgia 30577)
Date of Stay: 11/14/05 Review Submitted: 11/14/05

I enjoyed the cabin so much. It was beautiful & so relaxing. I will be back. Thank you for sharing it with us. Suzanne Wright

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Guest: Trudy Ayers (Mout Airy, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 11/14/05 Review Submitted: 11/14/05

What a way to spend the weekend. This cabin has everything that is needed for the perfect get away.We needed to stay longer and will most surley return for another visit. It has it all. Trudy Ayers

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Guest: Kim and Drew Winters (Snellville, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 11/02/05 Review Submitted: 11/02/05

Jay Bird's Nest is absoutly beautiful! Not one detail was left out to help make our stay in the cabin perfect! The cabin is in an awesome location, decorated beautiful and has wonderful ammenities. We loved the hot tub, jacuzzi tub, pool table, satelite TV, gas grill, comfortable beds and all the memories we made! We have already told all of our friends and family about this place!

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Guest: Dale & Diana Yox (Crystal River, Florida )
Date of Stay: 10/24/05 Review Submitted: 10/24/05

cabin was very nice and clean, enjoyed the hot tub, wish we could have stayed longer. we found the location of the cabin was convenient.

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Guest: Kelli Higdon (Mt. Washington)
Date of Stay: 10/21/05 Review Submitted: 10/21/05

Jay Bird's Nest was the most perfect place to stay. Brand new, spotless and unbelievably decorated. Great for kids - with pool table and lots of brand new games. We didn't want to leave! We will be back in the Spring!

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Guest: Becky (Tennessee)
Date of Stay: 10/18/05 Review Submitted: 10/18/05

Our family enjoyed our stay in your new cabin. It was very convenient to both Gatlinburg and Dollywood, yet out in the country. Enjoyed the view, hot tub, TVs, pool table, and well equipped kitchen. Hope to return again.

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Guest: Tracy Hardin (Clarkesville, GA)
Date of Stay: 10/14/05 Review Submitted: 10/14/05

We loved this cabin!!!! Very very nice. It has everything you need, we didn't have one complaint with it. The price of the cabin is very generous which allows us to go back. Which we are in December. You will be very happy if you choose to stay at the Jay's Bird Nest.

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