Rare 4-Acre Smoky Mtn Escape: 3 Mi to Gatlinburg

Thank you so much for your wonderful review of our Great Smoky Mountains Getaway Cabin! We’re thrilled to hear that you found the home beautiful and cozy. It’s always our goal to create a comfortable environment for our guests, and we’re glad you felt right at home. We appreciate your note about the bear threat—safety is definitely a priority in the mountains, and we always encourage our guests to stay vigilant. Thank you for highlighting our parking accommodations as well; we strive to make every aspect of your stay seamless. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable getaway in the future!

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience at our cabin! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the spacious four bedrooms and found the double kitchen to be a highlight of your stay. It’s great to know that it provided plenty of room for your group to relax and visit.We appreciate your feedback about the location and the driveway conditions. We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable getaway!

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you found our home spacious and that it met your family’s needs during your stay. It’s great to know that you enjoyed the balance of privacy and convenience that our location offers.We are glad that you had a busy schedule filled with activities, and we truly appreciate your kind words about considering re-renting our property for your next vacation. We would love to welcome you and your family back!If you have any suggestions or requests for your next visit, please feel free to let us know. Safe travels, and we hope to see you again soon!Best Regards, Sheila, The Owner

From the owner: "Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you had a great time overall and enjoyed seeing the bears. However, we sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered regarding cleanliness and the jacuzzi tubs. We take these matters seriously, and your comments will be discussed with our cleaning team to ensure that my beloved Smoky Mountain Getaway cabin meets the highest standards for future guests. Thank you again for your valuable feedback, and we hope to welcome you back for an even better experience in the future!"

Owner’s Response:  Hi Byron, thanks for your review. We're very sorry you experienced a power outage during your stay. Living in such a beautiful wooded area near the Great Smoky Mountains park boundary does come with its natural challenges, including storms that can occasionally cause power outages due to falling trees and limbs. We understand how this situation can affect your overall experience. It's worth noting that Sevier County Electric Service (SCES) has an excellent track record of promptly restoring power. As you mentioned, storms can happen, but SCES works diligently to minimize the impact of these incidents on residents and visitors alike. Thank you for choosing to stay with us. 

From the owner: "Hey Bryan, I loved that your family group of 10 was so comfortable in my beloved Great Smoky Mountains Getaway. You missed your opportunity, though—you should have sent the kids out into the 4 acres of surrounding woodlands I own to explore! That would have certainly gotten them outdoors.Hope to see you guys again next time. Sheila"

Hi Michelle, the right vacation home is everything, and we're disappointed if this wasn't the one for you. We followed up with the homeowner after reading your feedback, and they wanted to share the following: - We're very glad you and your children found my Great Smoky Mountains Getaway restful and convenient to all Gatlinburg has to offer. - As stated in the listing, 4-wheel drive or all-wheel drive is highly recommended to access the property safely. We're sorry to hear that caught you off guard. - We ensure the listing photos are accurate so guests can determine before booking if our cabin suits their preferences. - We're glad you found the cabin clean. We'll ensure it's cleaned thoroughly for our future guests. Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback.

Judi, We are sorry to hear that your stay fell short of expectations and apologize for the issues you encountered due to unsatisfactory cleanliness! We wish we had known about the issue when it arose so we had an opportunity to address it immediately, as this has not been an issue for previous guests. Cleanliness is one of our 4 Core Property Standards, and we have shared your feedback to the homeowner so we can work together to make the necessary adjustments to ensure future guests have the best possible stay at this home. Best, The Evolve Team

Casey, We are very sorry to hear your stay fell short of expectations, especially with regards to cleanliness. We and the homeowners take feedback from our guests very seriously, and will make sure the necessary adjustments are made so guests know what to expect and may have an exceptional stay in this vacation home. Best, The Evolve Team

Hi Randy, we followed up with the homeowner after reading your feedback, and they wanted to share the following: -We apologize for the access issues you experienced during check-in. Due to high winds from the storm, a tree fell across the driveway. We truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention as we were unaware of this issue. We are glad we were able to head up to the cabin and remove the tree immediately after being notified -We are so glad that your family experienced a wonderful time overall in our Great Smoky Mountain Getaway. Thanks for letting us know about your stay!

Hi Rebecca, we want our guests to rest easy when they stay with us, and we're sorry that you experienced some issues during your trip. We followed up with the homeowner after reading your feedback, and they wanted to share the following: - I have gone to great lengths, including posting photos of the driveway and the parking area on the listing to advise incoming guests of the driveway. The driveway is well established, 45 years old, wide enough for two cars to pass each other, and it is and will always remain graveled. - I regularly blow the leaves on the property, and around the immediate area of the home, such as at the fire pit; however, blowing the leaves before every guest is not a possibility. Right now, I am blowing leaves on the property about every three weeks and will maintain this schedule until the first of the year, when hopefully all the leaves will finally have fallen off the trees. - The pre-arrival inspection of the home discovered the water heater was leaking water from the top valve, and it had to be replaced. I hired a plumber to install a new water heater and removed the old heater. There are two heaters, one for each side of the home, and the heater on the right side was working perfectly. - As soon as you informed me of an issue with the heater, I immediately contacted the plumber, and he returned to the home to complete the repair and restore the hot water to the left side. When you emailed that there still wasn’t hot water on the left side, I contacted a different maintenance worker, and they resolved the issue and restored the hot water to the left side of the property. - I promptly responded to each communication and got maintenance men on-site the same day to address the issues as they unfolded. - The game table was also checked in the pre-inspection of the home. The table was working at that time. I never heard from your group about the game table; I would've been happy to instruct you on how to operate it. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review!