Smokies Pond Escape/Secluded Mtn cabin w/pond/Fish’n/Hot tub/2 fenced yards/Pets

House and the yard was perfect for our family and everything was in great shape.

This review would be a star or two better if the host would have let us know the pet fee of 567 was due earlier than a day before the trip. I messaged her a month before the trip and got no response. She said the fees are listed on the posting (they are not). The house itself was fun to look at but the A/C could not keep up with the heat and it stayed around 73-75 degrees inside. And the stools for the dinner table were so uncomfortable we had to stand to play board games. Overall the experience was ruined with the additional fees with no notice they were due.

Major miscommunication with the manager and having dogs with us and not given an option with immediate booking and dog fees … which wasn’t pointed out. Upon messaging the manager about garbage can being full and where should we put remaining garbage. A person came out to empty can and was upset we covered the camera, 2 in front,2 in back one right by deck and hot tub, they weren’t disclosed an we have the right to turn off or cover. He didn’t like that and said it was despicable.

Beautiful and cozy home perfect for a family holiday getaway! Very child friendly and pet friendly!

Almost everything about the stay was fantastic. The house is nicely decorated and modern, the beds were comfortable, and the kids enjoyed the fenced in yards and outdoor toys. The areas that we didn't care for include the very steep, short driveway which had so much loose gravel that our son-in-law had problems getting his car up it. The TV was another issue as we couldn't get any channels other than apps which we had to log into using our own private information. Having something for downtime would have been nice. The pond is not easy to get to, so while it's advertised as an ammenity, it's not something I'd count on for entertainment purposes. And lastly, the summary of the location describes one bedroom as having a queen bed AND a double bed (another bedroom had a king, plus the room with bunk beds). Note, there is only one bed in that room, not two. We made it work, but it wasn't advertised accurately.The hosts were friendly and helpful. I would recommend to others and would stay again if we were in the area.

The cabin was perfectly suited for the size of my family with 2 pets. There were several unexpected amenities (e.g., air fryer, instapot, etc.) that made cooking at the cabin a breeze. The decor was aesthetically pleasing and both the beds and showers were above expectation with comfort and pressure. Feedback re: the listing and location would be clarity on it being well water, during peak tourist seasons travel into town is nothing short of 30 minutes, the pond is not easily accessible or pleasant, and the furniture/decor, while beautiful, is not comfy cozy.