| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 24 positive, 0 negative]
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| 08/04/09 |
Positive
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What a great home away from home!!!!!
My family of 5 along with my parents stayed at this cabin the third week of June. We loved it. It was a very relaxing setting. The whistle from dollywood makes it even better. The rooms are very clean and the kitchen is well stocked with all you need for a quick breakfast or a sit down dinner. We used both leveals of the cabin and it worked out great. The videos you have there were great and my kids loved the games. We enjoyed the view at nite and in the morning. It is so peaceful but is easy to get to from anywhere. We would stay here again anytime and hope to next year. The only negetive thing i could find is there isnt enough drawer space in the lower rooms. Maybe a chest on the wall at the foot of the bed would work good.
Again thanks for opening your home away from home to our family.
The Farley Bunch |
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Tania Farley, Halls,Tennessee
731-413-8593 |
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| 08/02/09 |
Positive
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| Haven's Rest is a great place to vacation. My family and I stayed from July 26 - July 30. My children enjoyed all the room and the pool. It is definately a place I would go again and I will recommend to my friends and family. Thank you for you kindness and hospitality. |
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Nicole Ashe, Sharon, SC |
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| 07/27/09 |
Positive
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My extended family (of nine overall) spent between 1 and 6 nights at Haven’s Rest in mid-July---the core of us (6) for the full week. Although I agree with most of the earlier postings, I’d like to be a bit more specific in my comments, both positive and constructive. 1) The location is SUPERB if turnaround time is important to you, if you have kids that nap, or if you like to eat in the cabin as much as possible for family efficiency/comfort and/or cost-control. We could get to every point of interest in less than 15 minutes, even in traffic and at heavy-use times. 2) The pictures on the website do not begin to do justice to the actual cabin interior. It is lighter, brighter, cleaner, and more pleasing to the eye than the (sometimes) grainy shots used to showcase it. 3) The neighborhood is quiet, the neighbors (both owners and renters) are super-friendly, and the Dollywood Express Train whistle really gives the stay an authentic feel. 4) The owners are very accommodating, sincere, and involved in the rental of their property. Their pride in the cabin and enjoyment of the area is evident in their timeline of personal photos. You can tell that this is a family vacation home, and not just an investment. 5) The upgrades are noticeable and welcome---linens, radio system, hot tub, TVs, fireplaces, 3 BATHROOMS for the price! Wow. And the master bed was so comfy, I hated when morning rolled around, even though I was excited for the day. Just 5 more minutes…
We had very few disappointments, but I do want to mention a few. 1) The loft twin bed is broken on the bottom so that when it folds out, there is only 1 hook of 4 remaining to hold the mattress up. That rendered it useless to us, and so the toddler had to sleep with the older child. 2) The lack of wine glasses was kind of odd given the decorating scheme in the kitchen is grapes and wine. Champagne glasses are not the same. We ended up using the smaller everyday glasses. 3) I wish we would have known that the Ms. Pacman machine required quarters---I would have brought some rolls. We didn’t mind paying (truly, it’s actually a good money-making idea), but we spent every night scrambling for quarters between all of the adults because we would forget to get some during the day while we were out. With our two 10-year-old boys, this was a constant problem that led to more than one time-out for whiny behavior when we ran out of quarters.
Overall, a wonderful family place, cozy, well-equipped, clean, spacious, and very, very inviting. When we came "home" every night after our sight-seeing, activities, and shopping, we felt peaceful and rested. We appreciate owners like the Stroms who are willing to share their home-away-from-home with strangers. Every description posted on vrbo about Haven's Rest was right on the money. |
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The Monast Family, McDonough, GA
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Homeowner Response:
Thankyou for taking the time to write. We are glad that you enjoyed the cabin! Thankyou for bringing items to our attention. We have contacted maintenance regarding the loft bed issue. We will change our listing to specify quarters, too. :)
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| 07/27/09 |
Positive
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Karin & Bill:
Our week July 18th - 26th, 2009 was fantastic ! The cabin was wonderful,clean, fully equipped and nicely decorated. We were there for the SEAA Tournament and in between games we were able to relax, swim, or play board games during the down time. WE had 5 people initially, mom, dad, two daughters 14 AND 8, nanny - 83 and then later in week my 24 yr old daughter drove up with a girlfriend. My eldest daughter (25 yrs old) had to work - so she could not make it! Too bad the 21st was her birthday !! We will surely come back. Havens Rest was the Best ! Thanks guys for a great week.
The Cancro Family |
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Kerry Cancro, Hiram, GA |
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| 06/23/09 |
Positive
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| We had a graet time at Pigeon Forge and the surrounding areas. There were six of us staying at the cabin with plenty of room. Cabin location is very convenient to everything. When we travel to this area, we will definitely stay at Haven's Rest!! |
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Bruce & Kara Stauffer, Vienna, WV |
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| 04/27/09 |
Positive
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| My husband and I were able to get down to pigeon forge alone for once and this cabin was perfect for that. The cabin had all the ammenities of home and much, much more. We will most definitely stay again in the near future!! |
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Pamela & Derek Turberville, Greeneville
4232786524 |
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| 01/27/09 |
Positive
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| I stayed here with my friends over the weekend and it was great! The cabin was a good size and the owners are were very friendly and helpful! The cabin was also very clean! We will stay again on our next visit Im sure! |
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Megan, McMinnville,TN |
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| 01/13/09 |
Positive
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| Stayed here 4 nights in the first of December. We come to this area 3-4 times and year and this is the best location we have stayed at. The cabin was exceptional, it was clean, very well decorated and had plenty of room for 2 families of three. We would definetly stay here again and have already recommended it to family and friends. If you are considering it, book it and have a wonderful time. |
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Matt, Saltillo, ms
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| 01/12/09 |
Positive
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We stayed in your cabin the 27th of December
through the 4th of January. We are already
planning a trip back for Spring Break. We have 3
children and even though it was 36 degrees that
didn't stop the trip to the pool, they had a blast. The
view from the master bedroom is amazing, we could
see Dollywood from the balcony. The cabin was
exceptionally clean and exquisitly decorated, bears
are my favorite. Location is fabulous, close to
everything but not in the rush-rush (Pigeon Forge is
a busy little place). Thanks again!
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Anonymous, St. Augustine, Florida
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| 12/14/08 |
Positive
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| Two families (4 adults, 4 children) shared this cabin during Thanksgiving week, and there was plenty of room for all of us. The cabin was very clean and well-maintained, which we appreciated. The location was convenient, especially if your plans include Dollywood. |
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Jordan Family, Shelbyville, KY |
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| 11/10/08 |
Positive
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| We had such a wonderful vacation. Your cabin was great. Cabin was very comfortable and spacious. Cabin was just beautiful. The location was perfect for all the attractions in the area. Really enjoyed the stay. Cabin was very clean and well kept. |
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Brandon McKinney
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| 09/01/08 |
Positive
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| My family and I stayed at the Havens Rest this past June and we were extremely pleased with the cabins location and all its details. The rooms were beautiful and very comfortable. We couldn't believe how blessed we were to have found such a wonderful vacation cabin that was very reasonably priced. We had some ups and downs with our trip but the best thing from the whole trip was the perfect cabin. We look forward to our next visit. Trust us - IT'S THE BEST PLACE EVER!!!!! |
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Wendy Driskell, Robertsdale, AL
2515044979 |
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| 08/25/08 |
Positive
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| My family and I recently stayed at Haven's Rest with friends and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The cabin is very clean and beautifully decorated and there was plenty of room for everyone. It is also located close to most local attractions. I would definitely recommend it to anyone and would love to be able to visit again. |
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M. Hannah |
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| 08/15/08 |
Positive
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We truly enjoyed our stay in your cabin. From the moment we walked in the door we were impressed. The three levels of the cabin gave us plenty of room and with nine of us we needed as much room as we could get. We will definately recommend this cabin to our friends. As a matter of fact, we have already given the info to my husbands Aunt and Uncle. They stopped by and saw us on their way to Chattanooga and really liked it. Looking forward to our next visit!
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Melissa McCurdy, Atoka,TN
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| 08/15/08 |
Positive
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I`ve stayed in this property twice over the last couple of years.It`s always very clean, very quiet and most of all it`s very restful. All you need to do is show up. The kitchen is ready to cook in. Just bring your food.If visit once you`ll come back.
Christopher Lewis |
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christopher lewis, los angeles,california
310 283 0625 |
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| 08/13/08 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We just wanted to send a thank you for the use of your beautiful cabin. We
had a wonderful time. The area is gorgeous and your cabin was very
welcoming, clean and the best equipped rental we have ever used. We are
hoping to meet our friends in Gatlinburg again next year and your cabin is
where we hope to stay!!!!!
We will be sure to recommend your cabin to any friends that plan a trip to
Gatlinburg. ----Nancy and John
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Nancy and John
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| 04/22/08 |
Positive
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| We enjoyed the cabin and our stay at Haven's Rest. It is close to the fun yet quiet and restful at the same time! |
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Brinks Family, Marne Michigan
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| 01/27/08 |
Positive
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| We had a great time! The house was so beautiful, and we felt right at home. Everything was perfect and we can't wait to come back. The basement was great for our teenagers. Thanks for sharing your home with us. |
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Robert & Terri |
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| 01/02/08 |
Positive
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| Our family stayed in the cabin last August for 2 weeks. We could not have had a better time. The cabin is beautiful and has everything you could imagine. It pleases young and old. The location is perfect. I have 2 teenagers and they were happy walking to Dollywood. We already have booked for August 2008. |
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carol dlouhy, lanoka harbor, nj |
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| 01/01/08 |
Positive
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This is not our first time at 'Haven's Rest' and
hopefully it won't be our last. We love it. The
furnishings and everything about it makes us not want
to leave. It is always very clean and well kept. Keep
up the good work. |
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Bill Fredrick, Palmetto, FL
941/721-8068 |
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| 01/01/08 |
Positive
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WE HAD A GREAT STAY. WONDERFUL LOCATION AND WE WILL BE BACK!!!
LOVED THE 3 LEVELS. THANKS. |
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NANCY GARRISON, MONROE GA
770 780 1317 |
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| 12/31/07 |
Positive
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| Bill and Karin have a wonderful place to stay! They have always been the nicest people to work with and their cabin is the cleanest place we've ever stayed! Everything about it is absolutely phenomenal! |
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James Templeton, Dobson, NC |
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| 12/30/07 |
Positive
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| We enjoyed our stay once again at your mountain home. It was a wonderful vacation. Thanks |
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Ronnie Stokes and family, Philadelphia, MS
6016562677 |
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| 11/02/06 |
Positive
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| What a lovely place.....and what a great family......I will come back here....If this is available, I won't go anywhere else |
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Tammy Meadows, LaVergne TN
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| 04/10/06 |
Positive
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| Haven's Rest was beautiful, and clean. Better than described on the website!! The Strom family was very hospitable and generous. I would definately rent this cabin again. |
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Tiana
352-263-2873 |
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