Vacation Rentals by Owner

A Smoky Mountain Dream

Guest: military family (McCalla AL)
Date of Stay: 01/28/12 Review Submitted: 02/09/12

My family and I stayed in the cabin for several nights Jan 28th thru Feb. 3. This is our 2nd time to stay here. We enjoyed everything about our stay. The cabin is very well maintained with lots of extras!! The fireplace and hot tub were also very nice. The cabin is decorated so nice with the feel of the "mountains". The master bedroom's furniture was absolutley beautiful!!The master bedroom has a balcony with breath taking views at night! We have two young girls and they enjoyed the game room in the loft. The pac man machine was again their favorite.. There is enough room so everyone can enjoy. I would highly recommend this cabin to couples or families. This is the only place we plan on staying when we come back. Bill was very nice and always a pleasure to rent from. He took care of any questions we had. The Carroll's /Tuscaloosa County, AL

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

always ask the right questions

Guest: Melissa V. (southern GA)
Date of Stay: 12/26/11 Review Submitted: 01/03/12

Location is great. However, I was expecting a cabin and was made to think it was a cabin. Upon arrival, I realize that it is a townhouse, so I was disappointed because I have 4 small kids and did not look forward to having neighbors so close on vacation. The cabin features were awesome. The kitchen was stocked with pots and pans and was great for cooking full meals, which we did. I didn't like the fact that it had a playstation hooked up to the tv in the living room on the main floor BUT had NO games nor any instructions on how to set it up or play it. Nor did it tell us to bring our own games if we had any. The dvd players in the living room on main level and in bedroom on upper level did NOt work. The coke machine took our money twice on the very day that we were out of drinks in the room. I do appreciate that the owners were so helpful in assisting us with making payments or installments.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers.

July 2011 Visit to Haven's Rest

Guest: Paula from West Virginia (Charleston, WV )
Date of Stay: 07/09/11 Review Submitted: 07/20/11

Such an awesome cabin! Homey, comfy & multiple ways to relax...hot tub, sitting on decks/front porch (and you can hear the train whistle from Dollywood), playing Pac-Man & video gaming system (big hits with our son-in-law & 9 yr old grandson early morning or late night). Cabin was super clean on arrival and everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Decor was just right for a vacation home in the Smoky Mountains. Owner pleasant and answered many questions prior to our arrival. The multiple levels afforded some privacy when needed but main living area big enough to accommdate several for meals, lounging, etc. Son-in-law played golf at the public course next door, very convenient to Dollywood (amusement park), Dollywood's Splash Country (water park) and all other interests in Pigeon Forge area. Teaster Lane & Veteran's Blvd are great ways to beat the traffic and everything marked very well. We certainly plan to return in the future to this wonderful, relaxing cabin!

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

Carroll Family/ Alabama

Guest: military family (McCalla AL)
Date of Stay: 02/07/11 Review Submitted: 02/18/11

This was an amazing cabin. We had a wondeful time. The cabin has 3 levels and is very roomy. It was very clean and well maintained. The cabin had all the extras most do not. The hot tub being enclosed was so nice. It snowed while we were there. The master bedroom with the balcony had a view that was breathtaking. The snow was beautiful to see from the balcony!! The loft with arcade was an instant hit with our children. The cabin is much more beautiful in person then the pics show. A great place for any family to stay. I would give this cabin 5 stars and more.. You will not want to leave!! Bill was so nice and willing to help us in any way.

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

Loved it!

Guest: Jason and Tiffany (McKee, KY)
Date of Stay: 09/10/10 Review Submitted: 10/01/10

I stayed here with my family and loved it! The location was great, quiet little area that it is located in. Really enjoyed being able to hear the Dollywood train from the cabin. Mornings on the loft out of the king bedroom were very peaceful. Will definitely stay here again when we ever come back to Pigeon Forge. Good communication with Bill throughout the process. Thank you for making our vacation so wonderful! Sincerely, Jason and Tiffany and family

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

Beautiful Cabin

Guest: The Family (Greenville, SC)
Date of Stay: 08/13/10 Review Submitted: 08/17/10

We had the good fortune to stay in the Haven's Rest cabin from August 13-16th, and found it to be even better than pictured on the website. The cabin was clean and beautifully decorated. Very professional. Thank you Strom Family for giving us this opportunity. The instructions and directions you sent us were clear and easy to follow. The location of the cabin was close to Dollywood and the Parkway, which worked very well for us. We only wish we'd had longer to stay so that we could have used the "Sparkling" pool, which is on the Resort property. We would recommend Haven's Rest to anyone who wants to feel special. Also, if you have time, go see Cirque de Chine. It was fabulous. Our grand daughters loved the Titanic attraction. I found it interesting, too. Splash Country was a blast, even for the one year old. There are SOOO many things to do in and around Pigeon Forge, that you will need plenty of time (and money) to see and do it all. At the end of the day, we wanted to get into that hot tub, but were just too pooped. LOL Thanks again, Strom family. The Clarks Steve, Pat, Anna, Madi and (Baby) "J"

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

Would definitely stay again

Guest: Bamagal (Toney)
Date of Stay: 07/31/10 Review Submitted: 02/27/11

We enjoyed our family vacation at Havens Rest. There was plenty of room for the 4 adults and 2 children. It was a great location and close to everything. We really spent the week relaxing at the cabin, by the pool and playing board games that were provided at the cabin. I would definitely recommend it to families looking for a nice, clean, affordable get-away! Thanks for sharing your cabin with our family!

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

Guest: Tania Farley (Halls,Tennessee)
Date of Stay: 08/04/09 Review Submitted: 08/04/09

What a great home away from home!!!!! My family of 5 along with my parents stayed at this cabin the third week of June. We loved it. It was a very relaxing setting. The whistle from dollywood makes it even better. The rooms are very clean and the kitchen is well stocked with all you need for a quick breakfast or a sit down dinner. We used both leveals of the cabin and it worked out great. The videos you have there were great and my kids loved the games. We enjoyed the view at nite and in the morning. It is so peaceful but is easy to get to from anywhere. We would stay here again anytime and hope to next year. The only negetive thing i could find is there isnt enough drawer space in the lower rooms. Maybe a chest on the wall at the foot of the bed would work good. Again thanks for opening your home away from home to our family. The Farley Bunch

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Guest: Nicole Ashe (Sharon, SC)
Date of Stay: 08/02/09 Review Submitted: 08/02/09

Haven's Rest is a great place to vacation. My family and I stayed from July 26 - July 30. My children enjoyed all the room and the pool. It is definately a place I would go again and I will recommend to my friends and family. Thank you for you kindness and hospitality.

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Guest: The Monast Family (McDonough, GA)
Date of Stay: 07/27/09 Review Submitted: 07/27/09

My extended family (of nine overall) spent between 1 and 6 nights at Haven’s Rest in mid-July---the core of us (6) for the full week. Although I agree with most of the earlier postings, I’d like to be a bit more specific in my comments, both positive and constructive. 1) The location is SUPERB if turnaround time is important to you, if you have kids that nap, or if you like to eat in the cabin as much as possible for family efficiency/comfort and/or cost-control. We could get to every point of interest in less than 15 minutes, even in traffic and at heavy-use times. 2) The pictures on the website do not begin to do justice to the actual cabin interior. It is lighter, brighter, cleaner, and more pleasing to the eye than the (sometimes) grainy shots used to showcase it. 3) The neighborhood is quiet, the neighbors (both owners and renters) are super-friendly, and the Dollywood Express Train whistle really gives the stay an authentic feel. 4) The owners are very accommodating, sincere, and involved in the rental of their property. Their pride in the cabin and enjoyment of the area is evident in their timeline of personal photos. You can tell that this is a family vacation home, and not just an investment. 5) The upgrades are noticeable and welcome---linens, radio system, hot tub, TVs, fireplaces, 3 BATHROOMS for the price! Wow. And the master bed was so comfy, I hated when morning rolled around, even though I was excited for the day. Just 5 more minutes… We had very few disappointments, but I do want to mention a few. 1) The loft twin bed is broken on the bottom so that when it folds out, there is only 1 hook of 4 remaining to hold the mattress up. That rendered it useless to us, and so the toddler had to sleep with the older child. 2) The lack of wine glasses was kind of odd given the decorating scheme in the kitchen is grapes and wine. Champagne glasses are not the same. We ended up using the smaller everyday glasses. 3) I wish we would have known that the Ms. Pacman machine required quarters---I would have brought some rolls. We didn’t mind paying (truly, it’s actually a good money-making idea), but we spent every night scrambling for quarters between all of the adults because we would forget to get some during the day while we were out. With our two 10-year-old boys, this was a constant problem that led to more than one time-out for whiny behavior when we ran out of quarters. Overall, a wonderful family place, cozy, well-equipped, clean, spacious, and

Owner response:Thankyou for taking the time to write. We are glad that you enjoyed the cabin! Thankyou for bringing items to our attention. We have contacted maintenance regarding the loft bed issue. We will change our listing to specify quarters, too. :)

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Guest: Kerry Cancro (Hiram, GA)
Date of Stay: 07/27/09 Review Submitted: 07/27/09

Karin & Bill: Our week July 18th - 26th, 2009 was fantastic ! The cabin was wonderful,clean, fully equipped and nicely decorated. We were there for the SEAA Tournament and in between games we were able to relax, swim, or play board games during the down time. WE had 5 people initially, mom, dad, two daughters 14 AND 8, nanny - 83 and then later in week my 24 yr old daughter drove up with a girlfriend. My eldest daughter (25 yrs old) had to work - so she could not make it! Too bad the 21st was her birthday !! We will surely come back. Havens Rest was the Best ! Thanks guys for a great week. The Cancro Family

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Guest: Bruce & Kara Stauffer (Vienna, WV)
Date of Stay: 06/23/09 Review Submitted: 06/23/09

We had a graet time at Pigeon Forge and the surrounding areas. There were six of us staying at the cabin with plenty of room. Cabin location is very convenient to everything. When we travel to this area, we will definitely stay at Haven's Rest!!

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Guest: Pamela & Derek Turberville (Greeneville)
Date of Stay: 04/27/09 Review Submitted: 04/27/09

My husband and I were able to get down to pigeon forge alone for once and this cabin was perfect for that. The cabin had all the ammenities of home and much, much more. We will most definitely stay again in the near future!!

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Guest: Megan51 (McMinnville,TN)
Date of Stay: 01/27/09 Review Submitted: 01/27/09

I stayed here with my friends over the weekend and it was great! The cabin was a good size and the owners are were very friendly and helpful! The cabin was also very clean! We will stay again on our next visit Im sure!

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Guest: Matt101 (Saltillo, ms)
Date of Stay: 01/13/09 Review Submitted: 01/13/09

Stayed here 4 nights in the first of December. We come to this area 3-4 times and year and this is the best location we have stayed at. The cabin was exceptional, it was clean, very well decorated and had plenty of room for 2 families of three. We would definetly stay here again and have already recommended it to family and friends. If you are considering it, book it and have a wonderful time.

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

We stayed in your cabin the 27th of December through the 4th of January. We are already planning a trip back for Spring Break. We have 3 children and even though it was 36 degrees that didn't stop the trip to the pool, they had a blast. The view from the master bedroom is amazing, we could see Dollywood from the balcony. The cabin was exceptionally clean and exquisitly decorated, bears are my favorite. Location is fabulous, close to everything but not in the rush-rush (Pigeon Forge is a busy little place). Thanks again!

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Guest: Jordan Family (Shelbyville, KY)
Date of Stay: 12/14/08 Review Submitted: 12/14/08

Two families (4 adults, 4 children) shared this cabin during Thanksgiving week, and there was plenty of room for all of us. The cabin was very clean and well-maintained, which we appreciated. The location was convenient, especially if your plans include Dollywood.

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Guest: Brandon McKinney (-)
Date of Stay: 11/10/08 Review Submitted: 11/10/08

We had such a wonderful vacation. Your cabin was great. Cabin was very comfortable and spacious. Cabin was just beautiful. The location was perfect for all the attractions in the area. Really enjoyed the stay. Cabin was very clean and well kept.

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Guest: Wendy Driskell (Robertsdale, AL)
Date of Stay: 09/01/08 Review Submitted: 09/01/08

My family and I stayed at the Havens Rest this past June and we were extremely pleased with the cabins location and all its details. The rooms were beautiful and very comfortable. We couldn't believe how blessed we were to have found such a wonderful vacation cabin that was very reasonably priced. We had some ups and downs with our trip but the best thing from the whole trip was the perfect cabin. We look forward to our next visit. Trust us - IT'S THE BEST PLACE EVER!!!!!

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Guest: M. Hannah (-)
Date of Stay: 08/25/08 Review Submitted: 08/25/08

My family and I recently stayed at Haven's Rest with friends and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The cabin is very clean and beautifully decorated and there was plenty of room for everyone. It is also located close to most local attractions. I would definitely recommend it to anyone and would love to be able to visit again.

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Guest: Melissa McCurdy (Atoka,TN)
Date of Stay: 08/15/08 Review Submitted: 08/15/08

We truly enjoyed our stay in your cabin. From the moment we walked in the door we were impressed. The three levels of the cabin gave us plenty of room and with nine of us we needed as much room as we could get. We will definately recommend this cabin to our friends. As a matter of fact, we have already given the info to my husbands Aunt and Uncle. They stopped by and saw us on their way to Chattanooga and really liked it. Looking forward to our next visit!

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Guest: christopher lewis (los angeles,california)
Date of Stay: 08/15/08 Review Submitted: 08/15/08

I`ve stayed in this property twice over the last couple of years.It`s always very clean, very quiet and most of all it`s very restful. All you need to do is show up. The kitchen is ready to cook in. Just bring your food.If visit once you`ll come back. Christopher Lewis

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Guest: Nancy and John
Date of Stay: 08/13/08 Review Submitted: 08/12/08

We just wanted to send a thank you for the use of your beautiful cabin. We had a wonderful time. The area is gorgeous and your cabin was very welcoming, clean and the best equipped rental we have ever used. We are hoping to meet our friends in Gatlinburg again next year and your cabin is where we hope to stay!!!!! We will be sure to recommend your cabin to any friends that plan a trip to Gatlinburg. ----Nancy and John

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Guest: Brinks Family (Marne Michigan)
Date of Stay: 04/22/08 Review Submitted: 04/22/08

We enjoyed the cabin and our stay at Haven's Rest. It is close to the fun yet quiet and restful at the same time!

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Guest: Robert & Terri1 (-)
Date of Stay: 01/27/08 Review Submitted: 01/27/08

We had a great time! The house was so beautiful, and we felt right at home. Everything was perfect and we can't wait to come back. The basement was great for our teenagers. Thanks for sharing your home with us.

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Guest: carol dlouhy (lanoka harbor, nj)
Date of Stay: 01/02/08 Review Submitted: 01/02/08

Our family stayed in the cabin last August for 2 weeks. We could not have had a better time. The cabin is beautiful and has everything you could imagine. It pleases young and old. The location is perfect. I have 2 teenagers and they were happy walking to Dollywood. We already have booked for August 2008.

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Guest: Bill Fredrick (Palmetto, FL)
Date of Stay: 01/01/08 Review Submitted: 01/01/08

This is not our first time at 'Haven's Rest' and hopefully it won't be our last. We love it. The furnishings and everything about it makes us not want to leave. It is always very clean and well kept. Keep up the good work.

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Guest: NANCY GARRISON (MONROE GA)
Date of Stay: 01/01/08 Review Submitted: 01/01/08

WE HAD A GREAT STAY. WONDERFUL LOCATION AND WE WILL BE BACK!!! LOVED THE 3 LEVELS. THANKS.

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Guest: James Templeton (Dobson, NC)
Date of Stay: 12/31/07 Review Submitted: 12/31/07

Bill and Karin have a wonderful place to stay! They have always been the nicest people to work with and their cabin is the cleanest place we've ever stayed! Everything about it is absolutely phenomenal!

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Guest: Ronnie Stokes and family (Philadelphia, MS)
Date of Stay: 12/30/07 Review Submitted: 12/30/07

We enjoyed our stay once again at your mountain home. It was a wonderful vacation. Thanks

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Guest: Tammy Meadows1 (LaVergne TN)
Date of Stay: 11/02/06 Review Submitted: 11/02/06

What a lovely place.....and what a great family......I will come back here....If this is available, I won't go anywhere else

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Guest: Tiana3 (-)
Date of Stay: 04/10/06 Review Submitted: 04/10/06

Haven's Rest was beautiful, and clean. Better than described on the website!! The Strom family was very hospitable and generous. I would definately rent this cabin again.

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