Buddy’s Mountain Hideaway

Very cozy place to stay. Quite and private.

The cabin was very nice. We didn't care for the steep driveway and we ran out of water for one day, but otherwise it was a good experience.

Hot tub was not working due to deck repairs po

Overall it was a good place. Reading the reviews before left me worried about the steepness of the driveway but it was fine for my van. The view is great plus you can see the zipliners going down the mountain. Communication with the host was fast. I only didn't give 5 stars for cleanliness because there were a few cobwebs in what I thought would be commonly used areas. Unfortunately when we were getting our checkin instructions we were notified that the hot tub was not working and getting replaced. Although I understand this is not the host's fault we were disappointed. Other than that everything is accurately represented.

Beautiful cabin and good view, just needs a lot of TLC. We were told that the hot tub was full and clean the day we checked in but it was very low and not clean on arrival, messaged the host and they did come and clean it. But little did we know there was a lot of other things that weren’t what we thought they would be. Battery’s was dead in the remote for the tv, jetted tub upstairs had a film and needed cleaning, had lot of extra pillows and not any extra covers or pillow cases. Not enough towels and rags. Water smelled horrible and tasted it as well, smelt like sewage. Light above the shower down stairs was blown and it was a freezer down stairs and hot upstairs. Also my husband opened the furnace door and it looked like it had almost caught fire by the looks of it. Needs a thorough cleaning and upkeep but we enjoyed the view outside at least.

Very relaxing, greatly views! We had a great time

We wanted to love our little vacay stay, but there were a few things that made it a little difficult to. The fireplace- We turned on the gas fireplace to help with heating the cabin. The STRONG smell of propane filled the cabin so badly that we couldn't use it at all during our stay. This was a big factor in choosing the cabin we did. The main level shower head is nothing more than a trickle of water to bathe in. The main level toilet, that was not clogged, never wanted to flush correctly. We have stayed in many places over the years, and I've never seen the kitchen cookware and cabinets in such a way. Honestly, just didnt feel the most sanitary. I am so sorry, but just being honest.

Fireplace wasn’t working and three light bulbs in kitchen burned out made it difficult to cook at night. Pots and pans in poor condition.

This place is not as you would expect. It is definitely not worth the price. The housekeeping was awful. The cabin was not clean. Dust on dining chairs and under sofa's. Bathroom toilets had a black ring in the bowl. Not enough towels for a 4-night stay.2 dining room chairs were broken. The hot tub did not work as the owner said it did. The water temperature did not go above 50 degrees. The jets were not powerful at all. There was dirt at the bottom of the hot tub. This place was so disappointing for the price that we paid. and that it was rated excellent.

Pros: very spacious cabin & remarkable views Cons: Needed a deep clean & HVAC inspection. main bathroom has little to no water pressure. We all had to share the downstairs shower and toilet. All toilets struggled to flush. The steep driveway is disclosed by the owner, but it's very, very steep. We had to park by the road.

The cabin was super cozy, spacious, very comfortable, with a wonderful view of the mountains. Fully equipped kitchen. We loved our stay.

Great place!

Great view

We had a wonderful time at the cabin. The place is beautiful and the host is wonderful.

The cabin was very cozy, the three bedrooms were clean and well stocked. The deck area has good views. The check in and checkout process was smooth. The drive and the parking were a little challenging due to the slope. We had seniors who struggled to walk up and down the steep drive way.

Beautiful view;relatively clean though some areas cluttered-virtually no kitchen counter space(partially due to excess/broken appliances); fireplace not functional til last p.m.; broken rockers on porches; water leak from 2nd to ist floor; very little light in kitchen; main floor shower has has no interior door handle and very low h2o pressure; sink in same bath barely drains; no extra sheets or towels; HVAC very inefficient; no icemaker in frig (no big deal but no ice trays). Many of these are relatively small details but, combined, affected the comfort and enjoyment of the stay. Also, the fireplace and rockers were specifically mentioned as amenities. Rather poor communication from host. Wanted US to try to light pilot light in fireplace. Then, when she had it done while we were gone, she didnt bother to tell us. Found by accident. We believe the management company is not not doing its job, but the owner is ultimately responsible.

The drive way is super steep so it was a little scary lol the cabin was super clean and cozy and the views were absolutely breathtaking. The hot tub did have a leak but we never had any issues with it at all. Got hot and the jets worked just fine. Lots of room for the 5 of us. There were extra blankets and pillows which was very handy as the nights and mornings were a little chilly. It was such a quiet and peaceful stay. My only one complaint would be the water pressure was really low. But other than that everything was perfect.

Loved the place and beautiful views the driveway made us all alittle nervous as it was steep and didn't look like the pictures. There are a few boards on the deck that need replaced and the rail tightened up it made me very nervous with my kids around it as it was shaky and didn't seem sturdy.

1st of all the view was definitely worth it. We loved sitting on the deck in the mornings, having a cup of coffee and enjoying the view. Overall the cabin was very nice. We had a few items that needed addressed, but we addressed them with the owner. Beds were very comfortable. There was plenty of entertainment for the kids (pool table, video arcade unit, hot tub). A lot of reviews mention the driveway. Yes the driveway is steep, but we backed down everyday (mostly with wet pavement) and never had a problem. 1 of our guest has mobility issues and had no problem getting out of the vehicle and into the cabin. I personally would stay again and would recommend this cabin.

Great property and prime location to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Only 2 negatives were the water pressure in the shower on the main level. Would probably fix itself with a different shower head and the main living area/loft area gets really warm during the day because of the sun coming in through the top window. Otherwise, fantastic place.

It was a nice cabin. It's just there was absolutely no water pressure in the master bathroom shower. You couldn't adjust the temperature of the hot tub. It automatically set to 104. Which was way too hot. There was poison ivy on the decks. You set the thermostat for the cabin, and the lower level was like a walkin freezer, the middle floor was comfortable, and the upper floor was hot. The Pac-man video game wouldn't work most of the time. The beds were way too high. The bathrooms aren't made for big people. This cabin definitely isn't for handicap people or people over 60.

My family and I loved this cabin. The views are awesome and we liked watching the zip line coming from the mountain across the valley. The cabin was so clean and property management was fast to respond to our questions. The driveway is steep but once you park a couple times is not that bad. The only downfall was the water pressure in the master shower was a bit low but you were still able to shower. Great location and we will stay again if we return.

We really enjoyed our stay. There was plenty of room for all 5 of us. We had no issues with communication. The view from the back patios was truly amazing! Wish we could have stayed longer.

Cabin was located in a pretty nice location! Driveway was definitely steep as stated in the listing. No oven mitts in kitchen. 2 coffee pots were provided- only the smaller one worked which was hard to manage with 4 adults who all drink coffee. Hot tub was filthy. I was warned of the leak but the water was green, slimy and smelly. Deck looks like it was getting soft underneath. The biggest issue we faced was the water- it was most definitely well water that smelled so strong of sulfur. It was extremely hard to take a shower or brush teeth without gagging. I wish I would’ve been warned about the water. To some it might not be a deal breaker but when you are used to city water it was a big adjustment! Cabin does need some small improvements but it was super cute and charming! Beds were high but comfy.

The over all stay was good the host was very helpful the only down is the dr

We loved this place! As long as you aren’t nitpicky about minor things, this place is a great option. It’s an older place for the location so it has its pieces of aged character that I felt made it feel like a real home. If you are looking for perfection find something else. But all the properties in this location are gorgeous and this one was perfectly fine for us. Thanks you to the property managers for the great experience.

IT WAS GREAT

Host did respond to my message as we never received any type of check out instructions, we did what we’ve done in the past with our cabin rentals. Hot tub was hot but the jets would not work, microwave above the stove would not work, but there was a smaller one on counter we had to use. Large coffee pot would not work and we were having to use a 6 cup coffee pot for 4 adults. K-cup did help with morning coffee. Deck board is broken on main deck which caused us some concern with small children. No cell service at all so I could only send message to host with no response while on our stay.

The cabin was really pretty and had a GREAT use of space. It has a small kitchen, but worked. The biggest issue was the communication, actually the sever lack of communication with the point of contact for the property. It took two weeks to get a response, I had to reach out for the keys to get in. We never received the info packet via email. Worst communication I’ve experienced with VEBO.

Overall good stay. Appreciated fireplace, bedrooms, and washer/dryer. Cabin was not decorated for Christmas even though we were told it would be. Christmas season is popular for these type of cabins, so it should have been decorated when we arrived. Host communicated more quickly about getting Christmas decor put up on Christmas Eve, which we greatly appreciated. However, communication overall was lacking. Sometimes no answer or maybe even a full day before replying. Also, cabin needs to improve cleaning services. Many windows are dirty, including huge windows in main area. Also, ceiling fan has caked on dust that is visible. For the amount we paid, cabin should be in tip top shape.

They really need to work harder on communicating with their renters. I messaged them Saturday asking about check out for Monday because I knew we were leaving earlier then check out time. They did not message me back till after I left on Monday. In case someone is wanting to stay till check out, check out says 11am on the website, but when they message you the day of check out it’s actually check out time is 10am. The hot tub was not cleaned so unfortunately we were unable to use it and pretty disappoint in that. It was like slimy stuff at the bottom where you sit. The drive way is very steep as mention in the description

Overall great stay, could use a little more maintenance on some items. I booked this cabin based of a working hot tub. When I should up the water was 24 degrees and the braker had been pulled out. Ounce temp was up we got in to no jets works working or light.

The home was beautiful, clean, and a wonderful location!

Cabin had a wonderful view. Very clean and comfortable. Would stay here again.

Pros: View is fantastic. Pet friendly and our doodles loved it. Enclosed deck so they can run free without worry. Pool table was very fun. Under 30 mins to downtown Gatlinburg. Comfortable beds and plenty of room where 5 adults could enjoy without feeling like on top of each other. Cons: Hot tub kept leaking out water so had to call repair man in. Was very dirty so didn’t really use which was a big bummer as this was a big part of why we chose this cabin. The bathtub in master also jetted out nasty dirty stuff. Also wasn’t used. Microwave only works when you hold door closed. Coffee pot shuts off all the time so you have to watch over it to make a pot of coffee.

The property is as described in the ad. There are a few things that need to be fixed. The microwave door will not close , hot tube doesn’t work properly and the coffee pot took almost an hour to make. The cabin is a beautiful cabin , just needs a deep cleaning and the floors need to be touched up. As far as the driveway, we was in a mini van and didn’t have any problems.

Amazing! The cabin was better than we expected. The view was beautiful and the location great!

Loved the Mountain View’s and the beautiful cabin. The beds were amazing, the furnishings are all well selected. The cabin was clean and well stocked. The host was very accommodating and responsive during booking.

The cabin is beautiful, loved the king size beds! Alisa was amazing responding quicklly when we were in a bind needing an extra night due to hurricane Milton heading to our home state. The extra night was perfection. Driveway looks scarier than it is, I’m sure it’s worse with snow and ice. Microwave was broken, messaged Alisa and she was already ordering a replacement. Not a big deal. We’d stay again. The view is incredible from all 3 back deck areas!

. I gave my ratings for the following reasons: I gave the cleanliness a 4 due to some of the blankets smelt like dog, however I understand this is a dog friendly place and we did bring ours. I rated the check in process a four because even the morning of the trip I had received no instructions or directions and I had to reach out to the owner, however she was prompt with her response and I got everything working minutes. The listing matching was a four due to there needs to be some consistency and updates. There is no gas grill on-site. And the check out times were different on the site than the email I received. However I reached out to the owner and she clarified it right away. All communication with the owner that was initiated was great, with quick response. That was a 5. The location was amazing far up in the hills quiet and peaceful, but just a trip down the mountain and you are right in the action. We did not know it was the weekend import car show was and it was more crowded than usual and very loud on the strip. We will take note of that in the future. I did make suggestions for the front porch lights to run on a switch. The motion lights worked great when they went off, I do not think I was tall enough for them to sense me. We did not see any bears or raccoons, however we did encounter a close call with a copperhead while walking our dog on the road by the cabin. If you bring your dog and walk them be alert. Great trip overall !!

We all had a fantastic time! The cabin is not too far from town but also far enough in the mountains that you get the secluded vibe! The cabin was very clean and well-kept! The view was so beautiful!

Our kids were here playing at the All Ripken Games at Ripken Pigeon Forge. We knew we wanted somewhere not on the main strip but close to the facility. This was the perfect location. A few of the photos were not accurate depiction - there is no gas grill on deck. We did a lot of cooking at the house and some of the kitchen amenities were worn. We had a few wildlife visitors including a bear who decided to take the cover off the septic. The owner was incredibly responsive and sent folks to fix it. The hot tub was less than half full when we arrived but we were able to add water and it warmed up. The views are wonderful and the mattress is very comfortable in the Master bedroom. Overall, great stay!