Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
When reading understand that I own two short-term rentals in SC. My criticism is based on our own experience as an owner.This is a lovely location and place. It is only about 1/2 mile from the Gatlinburg Artist Loop. Using backroads, it is very easy to get to Gatlinburg and Sevierville, and entry to the park is relatively easy. The direct routes are curvy alongside the creek beds. It is quiet at night, providing a restful sleep. It is the quiet cabin feel you're looking for but not far away from what you want to see and do. The master shower was small but powerful, with overhead and side spouts. The beds were comfortable.On the downside, the management company or the owners have forgotten to be their guests. There is an expectation that the guests would need to provide everything for cooking. No starter coffee or salt and pepper were provided. There was not enough silverware or dishes for our small party of 3, and what was provided was very inexpensive. There was no fry pan. We had to use a saucepan for a grilled cheese sandwich. There wasn't an extra supply of toilet paper. What's on the dispenser is all you get. There was only enough dishwasher detergent for two washes. Oddly, the smoke alarm in the bedroom goes off after a hot shower.It would be useful to have at least one luggage rack in the bedrooms. The TVs are outdated. The couches were pretty good, but they were either a little worn out or low riders to begin with. The sleeper couch is right over the vent, and cold air comes up through the couch when the AC is on. We never used the hot tub as it was tucked in the back of the house, off the bathroom, in an uninviting location.I would give it a lower 4-star review. With a few changes, it would be easy to make this an outstanding place to stay. If I visited Gatlinburg again, I would look at other options first. It is a good choice, just not a great choice.Oh, getting it through Marriott Homes and Villas was a bo