Our Guestbook
Below you can read comments from our guests.
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)
Best Vacation Ever!
We have been coming to the Smoky National Park since I was a little girl. About five years ago we discovered Townsend. It is the perfect location for our many trips into nature. I have regretted having to pay such high amounts for a hotel room that may or may not be clean. So this year I begged my mom to let me just check for a cabin. I fell in love with yours within five minutes of searching. Our cabin was so clean and comfortable! We wanted to live their forever. Your cabin was so welcoming to us while we were here. The only issue we had was pertaining to the hot tub not turning on. WE WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK...probably sooner than usual now that we have Black Bear Ridge!
Linda Dedman
Sheridan, Arkansas
Stayed June 30, 2016 to July 4, 2016 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, PGSII)
Relaxing Vacation
Our cabin was secluded and relaxing. We especially enjoyed the front porch and our kids loved their first experience in a hot tub. The cabin was small but cozy with comfy furniture and a great king bed. Only drawback was their was only a partial wall on bedroom which isn't good when your trying to get a baby to go to sleep at night. Also cleaning personel didn't seem to be on the ball as counters were dirty and windowsils had lots of dust and dead flies. Other wise we enjoyed our stay and would be happy to go thru this company again - only we would want a cabin with solid walls seperating the bedroom. Owners were very helpful and polite when we called with questions about lock and VCR even when it was late.
Bethany Ellis
Kingston, Tn
Stayed June 12, 2016 to June 18, 2016 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, Black Bear Cave Cabin)
Great Extended Family Vacation
We had a great time at the beach, and loved all the options at the condo including the pools, lazy river, water side, and the vendor services a the beach. The view from the condo was beautiful and the balcony is great for dining outside. We recommend this place especially for people needing wheelchair access.
Jeremy Jess
Huntsville, AL
Stayed June 18, 2016 to June 26, 2016 (Orange Beach and Gulf Shores Rentals , Penthouse Condo 3001)
Hidden Gem
We rented your house in Gulf Shores this past week. We just wanted to tell you how much we enjoyed staying at your place. The accommodations were better than expected. I must tell you that we waited until the last minute to rent a house and we were highly disappointed that we didn’t get to stay at a condo on the beach. We felt like we had “settled” on your place. Let me tell you, there was no settling. God was really looking out for us when he closed all doors and opened this one for us. We had a great time and the kids had a great time too. They are 9 and 7 and they loved being able to fish, loved the pool, and loved the yard where they had plenty of room to run and toss a football. There was plenty of space for all of us to feel comfortable and loved the accommodations. My husband and I were talking about how neither of us had any back pains from sleeping on a bed not our own. Usually, when we stay in a hotel for this long of a period, we start to feel it in our back. This was not the case at all. We also enjoyed the kitchen and its amenities and liked having access to a barbecue pit for cooking hamburgers. We were in town for a baseball World Series and so there were many in our group staying in different areas around town. One of the guys from another group that stayed at a beach condo stopped by and he was in awe of your place. We spent the same amount of money to stay at your place than they did at the condos. Granted, at the condos, there is a beach view, but the views from your house were more our style. One more thing , I am a runner. I managed to get in a three mile run all within the gated area!! It was a fantastic run in a safe environment without any traffic! If we are in the area again, we will look at your place first! Thanks again!
Gregg Greene
Houston
Stayed June 19, 2016 to June 27, 2016 (Orange Beach and Gulf Shores Rentals , Karson's Kastle)
Excellent Stay
Thank you so much the phenomenal stay last week. Your condo is in phenomenal condition and you guys have made sure that every detail is taken care of. The unit is incredibly decorated in a way that is highly functional but maintains open space for families to assemble together in the living room/dining room. The beds are top quality and comfortable, with great quality bed linens and bath linens. We appreciated your quick attention to resolve the problem we were having with the front door lock. This is a great unit in the heart of Orange Beach/Gulf Shores with a great swimming pool/lazy river as well as access to the beach. Thanks so much for a great stay!
Gabe Freyaldenhoven
Russellville, AR
Stayed June 11, 2016 to June 19, 2016 (Orange Beach and Gulf Shores Rentals , Penthouse Condo 3001)
Bear mountain
Was a beautiful cabin a lot of room I don't think I will stay anywhere else!
Sterling Hill-Ridgeway
Montgomery
Stayed June 17, 2016 to June 20, 2016 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, Black Bear Mountain Cabin)
Our Stay @Black Bear Hollow Cabins
We always enjoy our stay at these cabins. They are so homey and have everything to make our stay so pleasant. They are beautifully decorated and so well maintained and clean. We love the hot tub., but didn't get to use it this time. We so appreciate the privacy and the friendliness of Mark & Danny and their families. Missed seeing Joey. HELLO Joey from Willis & Susie
Willis & Susie Moe
Kenton Ohio
Stayed June 11, 2016 to June 15, 2016 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, PGSII)
Great Location
Cabins are in a wonderful location. Close enough to do whatever you want with just a short drive. Close to Cades Cove, Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge yet on a secluded road. Could sometimes hear neighbors but not looking in their windows as with other rentals.
Daniel Hennessy
York, SC
Stayed June 11, 2016 to June 18, 2016 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, Black Bear Mountain Cabin)
Bear Creek Cabin Stay
We can't say enough about how much we loved staying at Black Bear Hollow. We stayed in Bear Creek Cabin all the way in the back. It was nice and quiet after a long day out and about. My wife loved being in the back surrounded by greenery. My young daughter loved the loft which had to be accessed by stairs. The cabin was clean, well maintained, and had everything we needed and then some. The location was perfect and close to everything yet far enough away to keep it peaceful. We went for a couple of late evening strolls and loved seeing the fire flies and also checked out the bear cave. The only improvement I would make is adding some new window blinds. Sunrise comes early in the summer and the street lights outside (well needed or it would be dark) tend to light up the room when sleeping. We plan on returning every couple of years and we will definitely be booking with Black Bear Hollow Cabins again
Dwayne Phillips
San Antonio, Florida
Stayed June 13, 2016 to June 18, 2016 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, Black Bear Creek Cabin)
Wonderful
In our crew we had 16 family members for my parents 50th wedding anniversary. We took them for all expense paid vacation. The cabin exceeded our expectations. We had a little trouble with trip advisor and the cabin owners called and fixed it right away. The cabin was clean with plenty of space! Our GPS took us right to the cabin with no trouble. Beautiful cabin wonderful owners! Thanks for a great vacation!
Autumn Wolfe
Chilkicothe, Ohio
Stayed June 12, 2016 to June 18, 2016 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, PGT2304)
Awesome place! Most responsive owners you will ever experience. Will definitely be going back! Thanks Mark!
Ryan Tucker
Thomaston, GA
Stayed June 6, 2016 to June 12, 2016 (Orange Beach and Gulf Shores Rentals , Penthouse Condo 3001)
Over the Rainbow - our cabin home for the week
Our family truly enjoyed the beautiful cabin - the views were spectacular, the accommodations very clean and comfortable, and it was an incredible experience for all. We were so close to creeks, hiking trails, pool and without all the traffic. Thank you Mark and Debbie for all your help in making this a trip our family will never forget. Dana and Alan Hoffman and family
Dana Hoffman
Jasper, indiana
Stayed May 28, 2016 to June 5, 2016 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
Great location, excellent cabin
My family loved staying in our cabin. Any questions we had were answered within minutes by email to the owners. They have excellent communication. The cabins are nearby a lot of activities and restaurants which is nice for families. There is a horseback riding tour and lazy river tubing minutes away. Cades Cove is very close too.
Stacy Cobb
Fostoria
Stayed June 5, 2016 to June 9, 2016 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, PGSII)
The right choice
We are hard working farmers from Ohio and vacations are few and far between so we choose where we go carefully and this cabin was the right choice location was awesome close to pegion forge and Gatlinburg but far enough away to stay away from hustle and bustle beautiful view very comfortable and relaxing had great time thx the longs
Martin Long
Quaker city
Stayed May 25, 2016 to June 1, 2016 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Precious Memories Cabin)