Had an excellent week at the Smokies. The cabin was VERY clean upon arrival. Our family of 5 loved the large pool and hot tub. The views were incredible. It's a 25-30 min trip to Pigeon Forge and longer to Gatlinburg, but we enjoyed being away from the crowd. The cabin felt very private and secluded.
We had a wonderful 8 night stay at Redtail Horizon. It was clean, spacious and had great amenities ie pool, hot tub, game room, king master, bunk beds, kitchen utensils and assorted appliances and kitchenware. We brought in most of our supplies but there were some starting essentials. The views from every floor were spectacular and worth the winding hills up the mountain. Also, fyi the driveway was a very steep incline leading up to the home but leveled out at the top. Signs on the main road up stated snow tires or chains required in the winter. The location was great for our needs. A short drive to Foothills Parkway with more stunning views and access to other nearby towns and the National Park trails etc. It was probably about a 35-45 minute drive to Pigeon Forge/ Gaitlinburg area. The small town of Wears Valley had some shops, restaurants, gas station, winery shop and a well stocked Dollar General. The folks at Bear Necessities market were so friendly!The host responsive and helpful during our stay. We saw black bears just about everyday so be prepared with knowledge on how to stay safe. There were bear instructions provided which was helpful. WiFi was good but I had no cell service the entire time we were on the mountain. We would 100% stay at this home again in the future!
Thank you for the 5-star review! Glad Redtail Horizon met your needs for an 8-night stay — clean, spacious, and well-equipped with the pool, hot tub, game room, comfortable king master, bunk beds, and kitchenware. Appreciate the note about the steep driveway and winter signage for chains/snow tires; that’s helpful for future guests. Good to hear the starting essentials, spectacular views, and nearby access to Foothills Parkway, Wears Valley, and local shops (Bear Necessities is a favorite). Sorry about the lack of cell service on the mountain — the home does have reliable WiFi, but cell coverage can be limited. We’re glad our team was responsive and that the bear-safety instructions were helpful. We’d love to host you again.