Our Guestbook
Below you can read comments from our guests.
Thanks for a great stay!
Danny and Tara, Thank you so much for a wonderful stay in the smoky mountains! Bear Creek cabin was just perfect. We loved the lofted room upstairs and the hot tub situated on the rear deck. What a picturesque setting! If we ever make it back out to TN from California we will absolutely stay in Black Bear Hollow again! Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving! Best, Natalee
Natalee
San Francisco
Stayed November 25, 2016 to November 28, 2016 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, Black Bear Creek Cabin)
The Best Rental Ever
As soon as we walked into the cabin we knew we had rented a special place. The view we received thru the 10 seat dining table was only surpassed by the view thru the windows in the cathedral ceiling family room. My wife sat down as we marveled at our luck in renting such a beautiful cabin, she stated "I could live here and never leave". I felt the same way. We finished touring the bedrooms, the master is on the main level along with family room and kitchen. Upstairs on second floor, there are 3 bedrooms. Bedroom 1 facing the valley, does have a small bath with shower, with double bed, sliding glass doors with small deck. Bedroom 2, has a large adjoining bath with garden tub , shower, double bed , small deck with a view up Wears Valley. Bedroom 3 has no bath but does share the large bath down hallway with bedroom 2, queen size bed, view of Wears Valley. Lower level, we found a spacious game room, with gas fireplace, 42 inch flat screen , Sliding glass door opening onto large wrap around deck. Pool table, air hockey and fooseball table. Bedroom 1, has a queen size bed, a set of glass doors opening onto rear deck. Bedroom 2, a set of log double bedded bunk beds, there is 1 bath on lower level shared between both bedrooms. On this same level on deck is the hot tub. Back to main level on the rear deck is the gas grill with tables for outside dining, Adirondack chairs are spaced all along the deck. Master bedroom has king bed, set of sliding glass doors, 2 person shower, single vanity sink. All in all we loved the cabin, a beautiful location, a beautiful cabin, thru a private gate.
Don Vernon
Mocksville , NC
Stayed November 10, 2016 to November 14, 2016 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
Paradise View Indeed!!!
My wife and I celebrated our 30th anniversary with a stay at Paradise View, and I can say that it's the most aptly named cabin we have ever stayed at in the Smoky Mountains! The view goes on, and on, and on. Magnificent! The cabin itself is cozy. All the appliances are modern. Satellite TV in every room and WiFi keep you connected when you need to be. The decor is just right and everything is well maintained. The view from the hot tub is too good to be true. I will say the drive up the mountain can be a bit unnerving until you get used to it, but it added to the fun for us! If you're on the fence about this one, I highly recommend that you climb down on the yes side. You won't regret it! Thanks for an awesome anniversary stay Danny & Tara!
John Costello
Brandon, MS
Stayed November 5, 2016 to November 11, 2016 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, PGT1801)
Great Fall Family Vacation!!
Our entire family enjoyed our third vacation at Over the Rainbow the end of October and early November. The weather was perfect and the trees were gorgeous all over the area. The views from the amazing cabin were breathtaking! Our family enjoyed drives through Cades Cove and hiking to Abrams Falls. The cabin has perfect accommodations for all of us with a great kitchen and dining area. It is always clean and a wonderful place to enjoy each other with conversation, movies, games and family meals. After missing our family vacation last year due to health reasons for some, it was great to all get together again this year at Over the Rainbow. We will be back! --The Hudgens Family - Joelton, Tennessee
Lesa Hudgens
Joelton, Tennessee
Stayed October 28, 2016 to November 3, 2016 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
This has to be the best condo we have ever stayed in. The views from the balcony were wonderful. All of the furniture, inside and out, was so nice and we hope to stay here again in the future.
Beverly Shepard
Stayed November 4, 2016 to November 6, 2016 (Orange Beach and Gulf Shores Rentals , Penthouse Condo 3001)
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Bear Mountain Cabin - Awesome place. We definitely look forward to staying again. Peace and quiet. A few chipmunks a bear visited around midnight one night on the back porch. A perfect place if several couples wanted to pitch in and stay. Thank you.
Sarrona Wilson
Spanish Fort, Alabama
Stayed October 26, 2016 to October 31, 2016 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, Black Bear Mountain Cabin)
Beach vacation
This vacation more than exceeded our expectations. When we walked in the condo, all my family could say was "wow!". We so enjoyed the amenities, including the beach, indoor and outdoor pools. We had something to do regardless of the weather. And the morning sunrises and evening sunsets we spectacular. We so enjoyed the large patio, listening to the waves and socializing or reading a book. Thank you for your hospitality!
Patricia Craig
Avon
Stayed October 15, 2016 to October 23, 2016 (Orange Beach and Gulf Shores Rentals , Penthouse Condo 3001)
Great location for a fall getaway
The Bear Ridge cabin in Black Bear Hollow was a lovely place for a fall getaway. The cabin was spotlessly clean and obviously well maintained when we arrived. Well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, private and scenic- everything we had hoped for. The living area was spacious and comfortable and we enjoyed our quiet mornings there, sipping coffee. Having had a great stay in these cabins before and now returned, we definitely recommend the accommodations in Black Bear Hollow.
Cathie and Bill Sischek
London, ON, Canada
Stayed October 16, 2016 to October 22, 2016 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, PGSII)
Fantastic
Secure and private location with spectacular views! Beautiful cabin with all the amenities. Well maintained road and cabin and in an excellent location. Within minutes of the national park.
Dan Schupka
Stuart, Florida
Stayed October 12, 2016 to October 20, 2016 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Precious Memories Cabin)
Our family stayed at this beautiful home for a week and had an absolutely wonderful time. The home is decorated very nicely, is comfortable and clean. The beds were all very comfortable with plenty of space for our family. The area is extremely peaceful, feels like it's away from it all, but it's only a few minutes drive to get to everything. The home had everything we could possibly need and want. Mark was incredibly kind and answered any question or needs extremely quick. If you are looking for a home that will provide you a quiet, tranquil space, where you feel like your business matters, and enjoy sitting out on the (many) porches taking in the sunsets, dolphins, fishing, and Gods beautiful creation, then this house is for you! Thanks for opening up your home to us and creating a comfortable space for a family to come and get away from everyday life. We will be back!
Michael Creviston
Chattanooga
Stayed October 7, 2016 to October 15, 2016 (Orange Beach and Gulf Shores Rentals , Karson's Kastle)
Amazing & beautiful cabin!
We loved bear Creek cabin. It was so beautiful and peaceful. Everything we needed was supplied and more! It was secluded and the rustic vibe was great. We would definetly recommend this cabin and wish we could have stayed longer .
Karissa Isaacs
Minnesota lake Minnesota
Stayed October 15, 2016 to October 19, 2016 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, Black Bear Creek Cabin)
Our stay at Over the Rainbow
We had a wonderful time and the cabin was just perfect. We had stayed there one other time and were pleased that you added an overhang to the porch outside and tables to eat at since we last stayed there, when the cabin was brand new. We will definitely stay there again.The view is awesome! The place was immaculate!
Keith Bidwell
Dayton, Ohio
Stayed October 3, 2016 to October 8, 2016 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
Cabin Rental
We rented to cabin for a family get-together, with a party of 12 adults. We found the cabin very clean and the view was incredible. There was plenty of sleeping accommodations and the beds were comfortable. The decks were great with lots of seating to enjoy the outdoors. We found the dining room table very hard to use as the benches are not made with "old" people in mind, would have been great for kids. The living area was adequate but no place to seat everyone just to sit and talk. Luckily we spent a lot of time shopping and at the shows. It was a fun time and we appreciate the use of your cabin.
Gloria Taylor
Arab, Alabama
Stayed October 2, 2016 to October 8, 2016 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, PGT2304)
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Indeed, Paradise! Best cabin for two couples, with double king suites, very well appointed in every way. Perfect working order on everything and spotless thanks to the great cleaning team. The pool table was a real plus, and xbox, games, wow! But, in the end, it is all about the awe insiring view, guessing 50 miles unobstructed northward. The Tisch-Orr family is the best. Thank you.
Jay Sackett
CHICAGO
Stayed September 28, 2016 to October 1, 2016 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, PGT1801)
Great Time
We stayed at the Bear Lodge, a beautiful, wonderful place. My wife and daughter were not born in the States, so this was all new to them. They loved the cabin, the woods, and the quiet. After a day of enjoying the park, sitting on the porch in the rockers and relaxing was fantastic. Hopefully we can make this a yearly vacation, we all want to stay longer next time.
Dempsey Skaggs
Columbia, TN
Stayed September 25, 2016 to September 30, 2016 (Smoky Mountain Golden Cabins, Black Bear Bear Lodge)
Phoenix West II Penthouse
We fell in love with this condo as soon as we walked in the door. The condo was clean, beautiful and so spacious. The condo was well equipped with everything you would need for your vacation. The owner was extremely helpful through the entire rental process and during our stay. We can't wait to go back next year!
Sheila Siler
Memphis
Stayed September 16, 2016 to September 26, 2016 (Orange Beach and Gulf Shores Rentals , Penthouse Condo 3001)
Cried when we left!
It had always been a dream of mine to treat my family to a place like this. I wish we could have stayed longer, but it's hard to get time off for several working people. There were only 7 of us, so Bear Falls had PLENTY of room. We could all fit at the dining table and also on the comfy couches. The "kids" (aged 27 - 82) enjoyed the games. (The air hockey game was a bit run down, but it didn't stop us from playing.) The hot tub was a huge hit, but looking at the fire pit from there...we were too afraid of bears to venture out there! We didn't see any bears, but I'm not sure we wanted to! There wasn't really a waterfall, maybe more so in the spring, and you cannot enter the cave, but we took some pretty pictures. The home was very clean and had almost anything you needed to prepare meals. There were several different seating areas inside and out, so we did not feel like we were on top of each other. If I had to think of one downside, I would say it would be the linens. The towels were small and thin and the sheets needed to be deep pocket because they came off the corners every night, but that would surely not prevent me from going back or recommending Bear Falls Cabin to all my friends!
Geri Luciano
Sullivan, IL
Stayed September 16, 2016 to September 20, 2016 (Smoky Mountain Golden Cabins, Black Bear Falls Cabin)
Relaxing anniversary weekend!
My husband and I really enjoyed our stay at Bear Ridge. It was a great location, gated community but you're not right beside of 15 other cabins. After a long day of hiking, we enjoyed coming back to the secluded hot tub, and grilling steak for dinner. It was well maintained, and had everything we required for an awesome weekend!
Alycia Maynard
Stayed September 16, 2016 to September 19, 2016 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, PGSII)
Fantastic view with all the comforts of home
This was our second year staying at Precious Memories. There were 6 adults and our grand daughter who was 7 months old. We throughly enjoyed the view and our grand daughter enjoyed being held outside and looking at the flowers and trees. The proximity of Precious Memories to the GSM park is great. Cade's Cove is not far away. Gatlinburg is not that far away but we wanted the relaxation, fresh air and easy access to the GSM park. There is an IGA store in Townsend and a few restaurants;however, about 4 minutes away in Wearss Valley is Elvira's Restaurant which has an excellent selection of very very good meals. We throughly enjoyed Precious Memories!!!
Bruce Harrison
Warsaw, IN
Stayed September 12, 2016 to September 19, 2016 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Precious Memories Cabin)
Family Retreat
Our families had a very restful and exciting time at the cabin. We had plenty of room and things to entertain the children, both big and small. The location was excellent for travel to Pigeon Forge and Townsend. The quiet setting was what appealed to us, too. The cabin was clean and well stocked. Mark and Debbie are very accommodating and respond to situations in a timely manner. I would recommend these cabins to anyone, and we would rent Over the Rainbow again.
Phyllis Ripley
Treadway, TN
Stayed September 8, 2016 to September 12, 2016 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
Great vacation!!
We had a wonderful time at Pheonix west II. Everything was perfect clean and very well stocked with everything you need. The views are amazing! We will definitely be going back next year. Thank you for the great condo!
Rachael Cheeves
Griffin ga
Stayed September 3, 2016 to September 11, 2016 (Orange Beach and Gulf Shores Rentals , Penthouse Condo 3001)
Wonderful Vacation
We had a wonderful couple of weeks staying at your cabin. The cabin was exactly as the pictures online. The outside scenery was beautiful. It was really nice to be able to sit by the fire at night or look at the stars while relaxing in the hot tub. I tell all my friends about your beautiful place and how we had such a wonderful time. We will visit again! Hopefully soon!
Amy Veitch
Harrow, Ont. Canada
Stayed August 5, 2016 to August 19, 2016 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, Black Bear Mountain Cabin)
Precious memories !!!
What a wonderful And luxurious cabin this is ! We loved all the Amenities and the views from the cabin were unbelievable. I will return !!!
Lee Gaydos
Pittsburgh Pa
Stayed August 26, 2016 to August 29, 2016 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Precious Memories Cabin)
great place to stay
This place was beautiful and in the middle of everything , will be back next year for sure .
Jimmy Harrell
Weatherford Texas
Stayed August 13, 2016 to August 21, 2016 (Orange Beach and Gulf Shores Rentals , Penthouse Condo 3001)
Bear Cave is a perfect quiet getaway. Our first afternoon a bear stopped by and ate apples in the front yard. We were pleased with the short drive times to Cade's Cove, Clingmans Dome and Cherokee NC. The hot tub was relaxing to end a long day in the mountains. Our stay couldn't have been any better!
Timothy Locher
Panama City FL
Stayed August 4, 2016 to August 9, 2016 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, Black Bear Cave Cabin)
Beautiful mountain vacation home
We really enjoyed our stay at Over The Rainbow - we would give a 4.5 of 5 start rating. The house is very nice, clean, well-maintained and has beautiful views. After thunderstorms, you could see the valleys fill with clouds and it was clear how the Smoky Mountains got their name. All this, right from our balcony. Kids loved the movie room, and the kitchen had all we needed to prepare dinners for our large group. Mark and Debbie were helpful when we needed sheets for the extra bed. The Internet was slow, but we weren't there for the Internet. Another refrigerator, possibly downstairs, would have been helpful, and some cutting boards in the kitchen. Otherwise we had all we needed for our group to stay comfortably Our only disappointment was our inability to find the caves and waterfalls we understood were on the Over The Rainbow property. We asked about local walks, but never found those caves and waterfalls. It would be good to clarify that in your listing. Thank you for a wonderful stay, we will always look back at our time spent at Over The Rainbow very fondly.
Kelly Liddick
Pennsylvania
Stayed July 23, 2016 to July 31, 2016 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
Beautiful views
This cabin is beautiful and very clean. The views are amazing. Our family had a wonderful time, attending our reunion. We would definitely recommend this cabin and would happily return next year! Thank you.
Tenia Manuel
Florence KY
Stayed August 5, 2016 to August 8, 2016 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Precious Memories Cabin)
Wonderful House with gorgeous views!
We had a wonderful time. The cabin was everything we expected and more. We found it to be in great location and easy to drive to. The cabin was very clean and well maintained. We can't wait to come back. This is our new favorite cabin in the Smokies!
Gerald Bailey
High Springs
Stayed August 9, 2016 to August 14, 2016 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Precious Memories Cabin)
best cabin ever!
This cabin went above and beyond our expectations . We came to town for our daughters wedding and with multiple people staying there we never felt crowded. The house is as spectacular as the view of the smoky mountains from almost every room! All the wildlife and quiet surroundings make this a wonderful relaxing vacation place, Hope to go back soon!
Lorene Camacho
Belfair, WA
Stayed August 4, 2016 to August 8, 2016 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
best cabin ever!
This cabin went above and beyond our expectations . We came to town for our daughters wedding and with multiple people staying there we never felt crowded. The house is as spectacular as the view of the smoky mountains from almost every room! All the wildlife and quiet surroundings make this a wonderful relaxing vacation place, Hope to go back soon!
Lorene Camacho
Belfair, WA
Stayed August 4, 2016 to August 8, 2016 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
Week Stay at 3001 Phoenix West II
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the penthouse 3001 at Phoenix West II. The apartment was very spacious and our group of 6 kids and 6 adults felt like we had plenty of room. We even had friends staying in PWII that came up to visit and between the common area and the patio we still had plenty of room. The views are amazing! The pictures really dont do it justice. Being on the west side of the condo is also a plus. You dont have the sun coming up in your face in the morning, but you get the amazing sunset views each night. I've heard of complaints with the elevators in PWII but it wasnt an issue for us all week. There may have been a couple times we had to wait 5 minutes, but most of the time it was just a minute or two. The condo is well appointed. The furniture is beautiful and it had all the kitchen appliances we needed to cook all our meals. The only negative, and its a small one, is the WIFI didnt work as good as we are used to. The signal strength wasnt very strong, and when you were connected it was pretty slow. With lots of kids and their tablets, it was an annoyance at times. Other than that we loved everything about it, and hope to stay there again in the future.
Jeff Aclin
North Little Rock, Ar
Stayed July 30, 2016 to August 7, 2016 (Orange Beach and Gulf Shores Rentals , Penthouse Condo 3001)
Thanks for a great stay!
We truly enjoyed our stay at Bear Creek cabin. The cabin is beautiful and we loved the decor. The property was very quiet. It was relaxing to sit on the porch and at the fire pit enjoying nature. There is so much to do for a family. It is perfectly located in the mountain! We look forward to our next stay.
Kimberly Madrigal
Winter Haven
Stayed August 2, 2016 to August 7, 2016 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, Black Bear Creek Cabin)
Thanks for a great stay!
We truly enjoyed our stay at Bear Creek cabin. The cabin is beautiful and we loved the decor. The property was very quiet. It was relaxing to sit on the porch and at the fire pit enjoying nature. There is so much to do for a family. It is perfectly located in the mountain! We look forward to our next stay.
Kimberly Madrigal
Winter Haven
Stayed August 2, 2016 to August 7, 2016 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, Black Bear Creek Cabin)
Family getaway
I rented this cabin with my family of 17. The cabin had plenty of room, was clean, and was just as advertised. The mountain views from the decks are amazing and we never felt crowded while in the cabin. Definitely look forward to renting it again
fredrico sanchez
Bradenton, Florida
Stayed July 23, 2016 to July 31, 2016 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, PGT2304)
Clean and lovely cabin
This cabin was very clean and comfortable.,the bed was one of the most comfortable beds we have had in a cabin rental. The hot tub was great after cycling and walking in Cades Cove which was only about a 25-30 minute drive to the parking area. The cabin was fully stocked with anything you could need. The owners/renters were very pleasant to work with and very responsive. Thanks for a great cabin.
Tina Wittlinger
Javksonville FL
Stayed July 22, 2016 to July 26, 2016 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, Black Bear Cave Cabin)
Great place to call home
Our family had a nice time while visiting the Smoky Mountains area. This cabin was a great place to call home during our stay. The owners were attentive to an issue with the hot tub. They had also given thought to what types of things a renter might need during their stay. We all had a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Justin Cruz
Madison
Stayed July 13, 2016 to July 17, 2016 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, PGSII)
Wonderful Time
The view was beautiful and the house plenty big for the 10 of us. The owner was very responsive to our questions and needs. Thanks!!
DougW
Grove City
Stayed July 16, 2016 to July 21, 2016 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, PGT2304)
Sunset Bay stay
Your house was delightful for 3 adults & 2 teenagers. Everyone had their own bedroom & those mattresses were very restful! The elevator came in very handy plus the kids thought it was special. We enjoyed all the decks & the views were interesting with the ICW nearby. We appreciated the garage & all the other amenities. All in all, this was a very pleasant Gulf Shores vacation & the house was perfect. The location was a nice change from the typical condo on the beach.
Jerry Hankins
Lake Kiowa TX
Stayed July 17, 2016 to July 23, 2016 (Orange Beach and Gulf Shores Rentals , Sunset Paradise)
Wonderful cabin
Walking in the door, it looks great and it smells great. The swing on the porch is a real plus! Comfy beds and comfy pillows. We slept well. Big picture windows make for great views of the woods. Four bedrooms and four baths - no waiting.
Cathy DeLanoy
near Chicago
Stayed July 5, 2016 to July 9, 2016 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, Black Bear Mountain Cabin)
Great Stay in the Smoky Mountains!
We had a wonderful time staying in this house in the Smoky Mountains. The house was just as advertised- plenty of room for the kids and the adults as well as amazing views from the decks! We would stay here again.
Jessica C
Arlington Heights
Stayed July 7, 2016 to July 11, 2016 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, PGT2304)