We wanted our cabin to be in the Mountains with a pristine view but not so far from the excitement and adventure that we had to waste our precious vacation time in traffic or on the road. This area of Pigeon Forge is AWESOME! Dollywood is just up the hollow! Listen and you can hear the train whistle!! This side of the Parkway is perfect b/c within a minute you're on the main parkway or in local shopping like Tanger Mall, or just down the street from the Grocery store or restaurants, not to mention the fun sites. Also close, the most favorite, Smoky Mountain National Park, the most visited national park! If you're out in town and need to go back to the cabin....its right there but You still have the PURE PLEASURE of great Mountain Views. Its really wonderful.