| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 16 positive, 0 negative]
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| 11/05/09 |
Positive
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| We had such a wonderful time at this cabin. The view was amazing and it was everything we needed in a relaxing vacation and more. We are already planning our return for the spring. I want to thank Mr. Howard for answering all of our questions and being so accommodating. If we hadn't planned on eating out some nights we would have had no reason to leave there was absolutely everything we needed at the cabin. You guys did such a wonderful job making it a home away from home. Can't say enough about how nice it was. Thanks again!! |
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Ashley, Scott AFB, Illinois
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| 07/12/09 |
Positive
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| This cabin is like your home away from home. It is so comfortable and relaxing. The views from the cabin are amazing. I loved our stay here, and wish we never had to leave. I have only been home one day and want to go back ASAP. My grandsone loved it here. He is only 4 and thought it was so cool. |
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Mark & Kate Schmidt, Brunswick, OH
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| 05/29/09 |
Positive
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| Bob & Carol: Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful cabin with us. The view from the deck was more awesome than we thought and I can see why you named the cabin WA-TA-VU. The kids (5 & 7yrs)had a hard time leaving and want to come back "really soon". I especially liked the way you left notes about where everything is in the kitchen,how to work the appliances, what to do in the event of an emergency and you were a phone call way. Your attention to detail is what I loved the most. Your map to the cabin was very helpful & easy to follow and you had a price saver card for the local supermarket on the fridge for us to use (yeah). After dinner we'd get in the hottub, sit back and enjoyed the view until it got dark. It was like being in heaven! We did get to Cades Cove where we saw bears, snakes and alot of white tailed deer. On the Roaring Forks Motor Trail we hiked to Grotto Falls which was only 2.4 mi off the road, going up hill on the way there and it took us a little over 1hr roundtrip(yikes). It rained as we were starting out but we all decided to go anyway and was so glad we did. The trailhead was very lush, beautiful but so humid with a nice canopy overhead. Take a stick with you though because we ran into 2 black snakes but they did't seem to care that we were there, thank god! Once you get to the falls you'll see that it was so worth the hike. It's shallow enough to let the kids take a dip in some places between the rocks and, you can walk behind the cascades. Overall this is one of the best vacations my family have taken and we will back again for sure. Thanks again! |
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Lulline White, Atlanta, GA
(404) 841-3100 |
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| 02/20/09 |
Positive
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| Couldn't negotiate site til now for comment; lost my husband in April, 2008, had to get away after his memorial service in May with my 2 sisters, brother-in-law and nephew. Thank u Bob for being so kind, compassionate, & helpful. The cabin is AWESOME, the view is HEAVENLY, we can't begin to describe the wonderful 5 day vacation we had there. Will rent WA TA VU much more in accordance with great, great experience with cabin and Bob! |
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Donna Mueller, Pleasant Plain, Ohio
5136255515 |
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| 01/08/09 |
Positive
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| We had a great time in the cabin. It is the best view we have ever seen from a cabin, and the hot tub on the deck was amazing. It was also the best location we have ever been in. We will definitley be back! |
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Scott & Kelley Roberts & Family, Panama City Beach, FL
404-788-3965 |
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| 09/16/08 |
Positive
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Bob,
We had a great time. Took a hike each day and went back to the cabin
and just relaxed, ate and watched a lot of cable (we don't have it at
home). Your cabin is so clean and the perfect size. The roads to it
are a trip though. On Saturday after an outing when we got out of the
van we were welcomed by a bear ... he was coming out from under the deck
and going down the hill. I'm just glad we never saw one on a trail.
Getting home was no issue. Gas ranged from $3.79 - $4.99. We did come
home to a muddy basement, though.
There is a lot more hiking for us to do without the baby so hopefully we
will be back.
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Gina, St. Louis Mo |
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| 06/23/08 |
Positive
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Hi Bob~
Thank you for allowing us to share in your special place~
What a lovely cabin you have, we thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone looking to stay in Gatlinburg.
By the way, we did see the bear one night, he tipped over the trash box and that definitely cured my needs to “see a bear”. It was huge!
Thanks again,
Jayme
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Jayme Hlavacek, Minnesota
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| 06/17/08 |
Positive
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| Our family of 5 had so much fun on our vacation to Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge. Many thanks to Bob for providing such wonderful information (although don't let him fool you if you're an amateur biker into Cade's Cove being flat). He defintiely made our vacation planning easier. The cabin was peaceful and quiet. It's a great bargain! We will definitely stay here again when we make it back to the Mountains of TN! |
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Erin, Goose Creek, SC |
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| 03/09/08 |
Positive
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| I cannot express in words how happy we were with this vacation home. On a VERY cold day in February my husband and I decided to venture to South. We had never been to Gatlinburg so we decided to go. Found this cabin online and we were off. We could have never guessed just how nice it was going to be. It was clean, well supplied with dishes and furnishings, has fantastic views, is in a beautiful location, and is just a few miles from Gatlinburg and the park entrance. The fireplace was warm, the hot tub was relaxing, and the entire place was just peaceful. The owner was very nice and always helpful. We had no desire to go back to NY after our relaxing week at this cabin in the Smoky Mountains. My husband and I cannot wait to plan another trip back to Gatlinburg. We would highly recommend this cabin to anyone! |
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Kate, Lockport NY
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| 02/18/08 |
Positive
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| We had a great time at your cabin, thanks for sharing it with us! Thanks for being so helpful and answering all of my questions! |
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Amy, Saluda,SC |
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| 02/06/08 |
Positive
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We stayed here the week of 11/5/07, just my hubby and I and our little Mr. Cooper, JRT. and it was so relaxing. There was such a warm and cozy feeling in this cabin. The smell of Fall was all around us. The beautiful leaves, a quiet evening in the HT, and then coming in to the warm cabin. Bob was very accommodating and was also very thoughtful when it came to our dog.
I will definately rent from Bob again. |
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Kathy, Indianapolis IN
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| 01/03/08 |
Positive
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| The view is awesome and so close to everything. Very quiet and serene. The place was immaculate and cozy. Very well equipped. The local supermarket carried many cajun seasonings. Woke up to snow our last day there. What can I say....it was a perfect vacation. Thank you so much for sharing your lovely cabin. |
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Tammy Matte, Church Point LA
337 322 6809 |
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| 11/08/07 |
Positive
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What a beautiful time of the year. The view from the deck and dining table was just magnificent. Just 10 minutes to all the action and yet so secluded.
So homey and even our dog had a great time. Thanks again for sharing your little piece of Heaven. |
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Hal and Elaine Moss, Terry, MS
6018575739 |
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| 10/17/07 |
Positive
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Our family stayed here for four nights in October 2007. The view is everything as advertised and more. The nights are quiet and peaceful. I've stayed at several places in and around Gatlinburg, and for the price, this was one of the best. The house is comfortable and clean. The owner (Bob) was amazingly nice and always available for questions. If you are having doubts about renting from vrbo, don't. I've rented from the big agencies and I found dealing with Bob much less stressful (no computer animated answering services or long check-in lines). Simply put, I would recommend this house for anyone wanting to enjoy the beauty of the Smokies.
James, Tonia, Travis, Maddie, & Lindsay Grantham (Memphis, TN) |
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James Grantham, Memphis
9017566159 |
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| 08/21/07 |
Positive
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Our family stayed here for 3 nights. We had a great time. The owners are very nice people to speak with. We Loved the view from our deck! We loved the swimming pool too! It was all very relaxing and just what we needed! FYI -the rental contract notes that bears do live in the area. They aren't kidding! Follow the rules! We had a bear visit us twice. One visit was unexpected while I was below the deck at 10 pm with our dogs. That was the last after dark doggie walk. The other visit was mid afternoon while we were all inside. The bear seemed uninterested in us both times. However, we didn't attempt to become friends with it either!! We will be making plans to return to this location. We totally loved it here.
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Kevin, Kris & Tori, West Carrollton, Oh |
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| 08/10/07 |
Positive
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| My husband and I stayed in this beautiful mountain home two weeks ago. It is absolutley wonderful, very nicely equipped and relaxing. A home away from home. All you need is some food and your good to go! Wa-Ta-Vu is the way to go. We can't wait till we can return. There is much to do in the area but the nicest thing is the beautiful comforts right in the middle of the Great Smoky Mountains!!! Enjoy!!! |
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Mr. and Mrs. D. Abston, Cumming/Georgia
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