Wonderful house. Magnificent view. Not quite halfway between Townsend and Pigeon Forge. Very easy access to the park and hiking without having to go through the busy entrance at Gatlinburg. The house had plenty of room, five bedrooms, 3-1/2 baths! We went grocery shopping at Kroger and Publix and made all our meals for the week except for one dinner at Boss Hogg's BBQ. Beginning of June was way too busy in Pigeon Forge, waits for restaurants were hour or more. We also have a couple of family members that have to eat Gluten Free, so between that and having our dogs with us it was just so much simpler for me to just cook at the house.
We saw two bears! One on the first night crossing the street next to the house and a big male walked up the street in front of the house Thursday night.
I cooked burgers, sausages, grilled chicken and BBQ chicken using the camp grill out front. Not used to a small charcoal grill, but managed, now just being picky really. But hard for me to imagine how I would keep a larger grill, especially having to deal with a local bear population without having a place to lock it away. Also imagine that maintaining a gas or pellet grill in a rental situation would be problematic.
Only thing I could have used that wasn't on site was a can opener! Kitchen had more than enough pots, pans, dishes and utensils otherwise. We made do with a multi-tool we brought along, strange enough most VRBO houses we have stayed in don't have one.
Thanks Chelsea and Dan, stay was enjoyable. And thanks again for quick responses when we messaged you!