We take a family vacation every other year with our four daughters and their families. Our grandchildren are aged 3 through 12. The house was one of the best we have rented. The kitchen had a huge refrigerator and a very large pantry that easily accommodated food for our five families. There was plenty of counter space and the island allowed us to set out and serve our meals efficiently. There were plenty of cooking utensils and pots and pans. We used both the gas grill for meat and the smaller charcoal grill with the firewood provided to make S'mores. We had plenty of space for sleeping and it is always a big plus when each bedroom has its own bathroom. We did not need to contact the owner for any problems and received our deposit refunded in a very timely manner. The hot tub was enjoyed each evening and made for a fun, relaxing week. Gatlinburg had much to offer and we took advantage of hiking, white water rafting, put-put golf, shopping, and one of our daughters and her family spent a day at Dollywood. There are many opportunities for fun activities very close to the house. We soon got used to the very steep, winding roads leading up to the house and enjoyed the beautiful views it afforded us on the ride. One very surprising word of caution. We were visited from the very first night by black bears coming all the way up to the house - even coming on the deck both in front and back. While very scary at first, we quickly realized they were not threatening and just looking for food. They appeared (one at a time) early in the morning and late in the day. We were hoping to maybe get a glimpse of some when we booked the house, but did not realize how often and close they would come. We had one of our best vacations in Gatlinburg and would very definitely recommend this beautiful house.