Our Guest Reviews

good price and views

This home was absolutely beautiful! The view from the balcony was breathtaking! The home was clean, well organized had alot of board games, the pool was warm and the hot tub was the perfect temperature! would 100% recommend this home. We already have other family members looking at staying here!!

Positive: How clean and convenient everything was. Negative: The pool are needs improvement we actually thought everything was in a big Condo but over all it was great 👍

Beautiful place with great scenery would 100% recommend staying

Positive: Amazing views, location was great. Very clean. They provided a baby bassinet/playpen and high chair. Pool and hot tub were very clean and included. Abundant wildlife. Free Wi-Fi Negative: Watch out for bears. Stairs-but they provide better view

Positive: It was beautiful! We’ve been to Gatlinburg many times and we love it but this was the best view we’ve had! The property was clean and taken care of! We saw a mama bear and 2 cubs in the yard as soon as we got there! So cool! They were very close to us. We went upstairs to not bother and just watched them. Negative: This is not a deal breaker (we would love to stay again in the future!) but if I’m being honest, the water pressure was low in the shower and the beds were not comfortable. The king was extremely hard and the other just wasn’t either. I think the problem with it was more the thick plastic like mattress cover on it. Which I do get cuz I strip beds searching for bugs before staying anywhere. Also a bear messed up a vehicle pretty bad our first night staying. My husband caught it in the act and he bout had a heart attack cuz he didn’t see the bear at first. He ran back up stairs and recorded it but the car was ruined already. It was trying to get in all the cards thank GOD I left no food or drink in my brand new car!! It did get on the back of my husbands truck after a sofa bottle and rubbed all down the side trying to get in his truck. Left stinky mud all over it lol but could’ve been worse! The other cars window was busted out and seats ruined! Still the coolest stay tho! TAKE ALL FOOD/DRINK OUT YOUR CAR!! 🐻

Positive: This place was beautiful nicely decorated ..perfect spot we wanted to be in mountains. We saw bears stopped in downtown gatlinburg not far at all..Ate at Trishs diner very nice..Went to the creek. We really enjoyed our stay. We asked for more towels and got it right away. We will be back .

This place was amazing exactly like the pictures and the views were incredible also very clean and cozy home!!

Positive: The location and the views of the mountains Negative: I didn’t see any staff members and the neighbors above us were a bit noisy other than that we had a great experience.

Positive: Everything you needed was there. Negative: We loved it all

This was our third stay at this cabin. It was perfect for our week of competition at Rocky Top Sports Complex.

Positive: Beautiful location up in the mountains about 20 min drive from downtown Gatlinburg. Very quiet and peaceful location, and apartment was extremely clean. Had no problems checking in or during our stay.

Absolutely amazing view – beats the hotels in the city that don’t have the same view that this property offers. The host were super kind and considerate the whole time and even checked in on us to see if everything was up to standard! Thank you for an amazing trip – we would love to visit again ! There was also a wedding that was hosted on the balcony of the pool which is a really beautiful place for anyone looking in the future!

Positive: Everything! The views it was clean and had everything we needed

We had an awesome stay for my birthday. The home was beautiful and well decorated. Easy in easy out. Wish we could have stayed longer!!! My only qualm was that it was very cold in the home at night. We adusted the thermostat but it was cold.

Great place amaizing views

Great little spot, beautiful view of the mountains off the back deck!

We love staying at this resort. The views are awesome and we always see at least one black bear wondering around during our week stay. The whole thing is on stilts, basically, so you don’t have to worry much about wildlife getting too close when you are “home.” We like to bring food and cook at home. So a kitchen is a must for us. Two bedrooms and two bathrooms make for a more comfortable and spacious stay. The resort is older but pretty well maintained and each condo is usually updated by the owner. Parking can get cramped if the units are full, but still worth the potential trouble most of the time. The coin laundry is vital with kids. The washers all worked great, but the dryers have been there for over 10 years that we have visited. They need replaced. Overall we love it here. The view of the national park is just everything.

Positive: It was the perfect getaway the view was incredible loved it would stay again Negative: Some of the dishes were dirty but that was all everything else was excellent

The home was beautiful! Mostly clean. There was a brown stain on the fitted sheet of one of the downstairs bedrooms (I think it was makeup) but other than that, it was very clean. It was VERY COLD on the two lower levels but there were lots of blankets. It’s beautiful. I would stay there again.

Positive: Very comfortable for my family and I. Had everything we could’ve needed. The scenery was breathtaking. Negative: Only thing is a closer store.

Positive: The views and apartment itself. It is cozy, we could check in anytime after 4pm because of the access code we got. Negative: The narrow and steep roads to the property

This place was absolutely amazing!!! The place was spotless, beds were soooo comfortable! Beautiful place to stay! Super prompt on any communication and let me tell you the views are breathtaking!!! The best view of the Smoky Mountains is true statement!!! We will absolutely be back!!

Mountains blew me away

Positive: We loved the Mountain View’s we woke up to each morning. Negative: The bathtub was really slippery for my little boys, but it was exceptionally clean.

Positive: Location Negative: Living room furniture not comfortable, WiFi didn’t work.

Positive: Location Negative: Living room furniture not comfortable, WiFi didn’t work.

Positive: It was nice with a great view.. The directions on how to enter the room was easy and clear. Negative: The floor wasn’t very sound insulated and every time my kids would walk on the floor the downstairs folks would bang on the ceiling.

great view and clean space!

Positive: The place was clean and the decorations made it feel cozy. It was spacious and I didn’t feel cramped. The stuffed animals added a cute vibe. Obviously loved the view of the mountains. Kept my blinds open every night so I could see them when I woke up. The Bluetooth speakers and dimmable lights in the bathrooms were excellent and made me wish I had my own at home. Negative: Only thing I didn’t like was the drive up and down to the property… but that’s not the property owner’s fault haha.

The view is nice and pretty

Great stay and very communicative I had no trouble getting in touch when I needed to

Positive: Very nice place to stay, excellent view and only 20 mins from Gatlinburg Negative: It was all great!!

Beautiful mountain getaway! Clean, cozy, and exactly what we needed for a relaxing trip. Highly recommend

This place is WELL worth the money! I had no idea we would be up in the mountains, so that scared me at first! The view, AMAZING! Host was super responsive and kind! Loved the amenities and the room was clean! I look forward to coming back

Negative: The distance to attractions

great place, nice and neat, great mountain view.

Positive: The view, very clean, plenty of supplies, spacious, extra bedding Negative: More cover needed, afraid of getting locked out and not able to get back in

Positive: Excellent view! Beautifully decorated! We had everything we needed and were very comfortable. Negative: Steep road and sharp turns to get there but worth it for the views.

Positive: A great view Negative: The floors were not very clean

I had a great experience at the condo. The view was great. The only issue was there was a small tear in the carpet that separated the living and kitchen area that had a nail/ tack sticking out we stepped on a few times. I noticed the owner but never got a response. We had to cover the area up with the rug from the kitchen. But the overall stay was amazing!

The condo is exactly as the pictures. It was clean and the views are so beautiful. I did have Internet issues as the WiFi network did not show up on any of my devices. However they were very responsive when I told them I had to work remotely the next morning and had me connect to the next unit’s WiFi. The kitchen is well stocked if you like to cook and not go out. I would definitely stay here again!

Positive: Everything Negative: nothing

It was super cozy and a beautiful view! It was close enough to town but still far enough to feel like you’re in the mountains. It was super clean and welcoming.

Positive: I loved the view and how clean it was, my view of the mountains, the fact that they provide you with everything including makeup towels. I also loved that the tv was Roku. Negative: The pool area in my opinion could’ve been a little cleaner.

Positive: It looked very nice Negative: It is too far away from doing anything in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge

Overall great experience the pool was the warmest of anyplace I’ve stayed thus far and I travel a lot between vacation rentals and my timeshare.

Positive: I love all of the updates and the beautiful views! Negative: The bed and the couch were both very hard.

Positive: Beautiful property and view Negative: The bears on the property were a bit scary

The place was clean and beautiful. The host was very friendly.

Positive: Cozy Bear has a wonderful view. It was clean and modern, with comfortable seating. The bed was really comfortable as well. Negative: The condo is on the lower level and there is a flight of stairs down. We were not aware of the stairs and had difficulty, as we both have mobility issues from recent surgeries.

Always wanting something close for my staff with enough room to exist in their own space after a long day of work and this was perfect.

Our stay at this Airbnb was absolutely wonderful from start to finish. The space was spotless, beautifully decorated, and had everything we needed to feel comfortable and at home. The host was incredibly responsive and thoughtful. The location was perfect, it quiet and relaxing. We especially appreciated how cozy and well-maintained everything was, from the fresh linens to the fully stocked kitchen. Overall, this was one of the best Airbnb experiences we’ve had. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable, stress-free stay!

We had a great time! The Airbnb was great. the pool was awesome. views was 10/10. most definitely recommend

Roomy, cozy, and well-kept! The team was very responsive! The pool was beautifully maintained, hot tub heated to perfection, and house was spotless. Although, a bit of a drive to the main strip- well worth the money spent! It is hard to find something so good priced for parties so large! Or group was 8 + an infant. Only minor complaint is that there was no crib available on site. Rooms were so spacious we had no issue finding room for our bassinet from home! Loved this stay!

They are not lying, best views of any Airbnb. It is a little drive into town, but it was the perfect distance. Easy and incredible drive. The hosts were very responsive to our needs and took care of things right away. One of my most favorite stays of all time.

My boyfriend and I decided to come into town a bit earlier than we were going to so I booked this place last minute. I was so impressed with the cleanliness and how tidy the place was. It was very easy to find and get into. And I also really appreciated how friendly and responsive the hosts were. Usually we opt for a cabin- BUT if we ever wanted to stay in a condo again I would absolutely prefer to stay with this host again. It was quiet, peaceful, and amazing views!

Positive: The views and quiet close to pigeon forge and gatlinburg

Positive: Loved the layout and view Negative: The road getting to it lol.

Positive: Everything! Our stay was so much fun and comfortable. We had Everything we needed. Negative: Can’t think of anything

The home was nice and comfortable! Perfect for 2 families to spend time together comfortably. Super clean and the hot tub was a nice touch.

Positive: It was very nice apartment to stay. Clean,nice with beautiful view and on the golf course. We had a great time. We even met a 🐻.

Positive: Scenery was pretty. Location was easy to get to.

Positive: The view was beautiful Negative: The roads leading to needs guard rails

Positive: The views Negative: I don’t have a single complaint.

Positive: Beautiful view! Negative: TV difficult to operate.

While it suited our needs well, it does need some updates. The couch and chair has seen many better days and the beds are well worn. It was very clean and decently stocked. We knew prior that the drive would be steep and winding, and this is very true. We are well navigated on roads like this so it wasn’t an issue for us. The remotes to the 3 tvs were also a wild adventure. The pool and deck were nice and well maintained. There was pay per load laundry room with a change machine that worked well. Overall it was a nice stay, with a few new things it would’ve been perfect.

The host was wonderful! The house was as described, very spacious and comfortable, very clean. We took a girls trip and there was plenty to do around for all ages. Highly recommended for this host and this property.

Loved the view and close to everything

Positive: The stay, amenities in the space, view, everything was perfect! Negative: Not much important but having few more plug points would be helpful. And the facility swimming pool was not at its best quality

Positive: Absolutely everything! It was clean and the views were beautiful! Negative: No complaints!

This was the perfect listing for my personal retreat! It was perfectly tucked away, and the unit was cute, comfortable and cozy and felt safe, not to mention the amazing views. The hosts were very responsive and flexible, offering late check out for minimal cost. For anyone considering staying here or any of the other units, do you let the drive up scare you, I promise its not that bad, you’ll be fine and its definitely worth it! Yes the shower pressure is not great but the temperature makes up for it. Yes people in other units were kinda loud and annoying but turn on some music and itll be fine. I had a great stay and looking forward to staying at their other properties!

I really liked the condo my family stayed in. If I had a complaint it would be that everything was so far away and the drive up was a little nerve wrecking. But the view was amazing. I would stay there again but I would grocery shop before I got to the location.

It was very peaceful and beautiful and well cleaned and the view was Wonderful i love to come back i enjoyed everything about it💯💯

the Place was nice.

Positive: We loved the Mountain View the comfort of the bed the cleanliness and the space of the room and the hot tub Negative: The pool was green and the kids above us ran and jumped all night

Positive: Very clean. Had everything we needed to cook. Kids so enjoyed the pool/hot tub, and ping pong. So close to downtown and all the attractions. We have already recommended it to three of our friends! Negative: The pull out (couch bed) was broken on bottom one side. The mattress so then the guest who slept there did not rest well.

Positive: I loved the view and the relaxing atmosphere. The unit was spacious and the location was great. None of the downtown traffic and amenities were close to the property Negative: Nothing. Everything was perfect.

Positive: I loved everything about this property, it was clean, welcoming and felt safe. Negative: There wasn’t anything to not like. There are a few things I want to point out that I seen and don’t want to be blamed for there’s a stain on the stool in the living room and the TV is crooked in the master bedroom. None of this affected my stay though I loved it.

What an AMAZING stay! You cannot beat the view. Sitting out on the balcony every morning looking over the mountains could not be beat. Space was very clean and host was very responsive. Perfect size for a stay in Gatlinburg! Cannot recommend more!

Great stay house was just as described.. only problem was dead bugs in pool area other that that they were very responsive and we had a great time

Positive: The perfect room with the best views! Very clean and has everything you need. Negative: The bathroom could be updated and the door didn’t shut all the way in the bathroom but that’s no big deal!

Positive: With all the places we have stayed in over the years in this area, I had very low expectations for this chalet. It wasn’t until we pulled in the driveway that I did a double take and literally thought we had the wrong address…it’s GORGEOUS and I couldn’t believe the size. The pictures do not do it justice, even though the pictures are phenomenal. My husband and kids and I couldn’t believe we were paying a few dollars more to stay here than the hotel I had booked originally, and man, was it the best decision I have ever made. Arise in the Glades is total perfection, super clean, spacious, kitchen stocked with everything (even an air fryer!), air hockey table and movie room on the bottom floor, beds are great, and the location is perfect, away from the main strip of Gatlinburg but literally 8 minutes driving to get to everything. I cannot say enough about this chalet, and I strongly recommend it!

Positive: Beautiful view. Utilize the clubhouse patio with gas fire tables. So pretty, and right next to the building where we stayed. The unit was very clean. Negative: All furniture was extremely worn out and dated. It would take so little to improve it.

This is a great place to stay. Super close to downtown which was perfect because our vehicle we rented only has so many miles that we could use.

Communication was top notch! Any questions I had were responded to promptly and with extreme professionalism. The unit we stayed in was as described and perfect for our family of three. Beautiful views of the mountains from multiple locations. There were plenty amenities (pool, hot tub, tennis court, games, etc.).

Clean, great price, beautiful view, kids loved the pool.

We chose this house because of the location and the amenities. We had a 16 and 11 year old with us so the air hockey table was a big part of our decision to rent at this location. The first day we checked in at 4:00 and could not connect to WiFi , use the televisions and the air hockey table didn’t work. There were no written instructions as we’ve found in other rentals. I sent a note through Airbnb and someone came to fix all three issues late the following afternoon. Disappointing first day but the next two days were good.

Gorgeous condo in the mountains. Stunning views and responsive listing agent. Will be coming back. I had a small issue that was resolved very quickly and communicated thoroughly. The place is clean and beautiful. The only thing that would’ve been better was a more comfortable pull out couch, it was very thing and made it difficult to sleep.

We loved staying here. Our family had a great time!! Kids enjoyed the pool and the hot tub, game room was also lots of fun!

We love staying at this condo spot / we have rented a few of the other properties from this same location and it’s been great every time ! We hope that we can continue to visit once or twice a year ! Great spot for families

We love staying at this condo spot / we have rented a few of the other properties from this same location and it’s been great every time ! We hope that we can continue to visit once or twice a year ! Great spot for families

Positive: Amazing view, cozy condo, well-stocked kitchen, quiet location away from all the craziness of Gatlinburg Negative: It is a little far from the main national park areas, but we knew that when we booked, and it was not a problem during our trip.

We had a great stay at this property! The location was very convenient—just a short drive to shops and restaurants, making everything easily accessible. The home itself was spotless and very well maintained. Our kids especially loved the air hockey table and the board games, which kept them entertained throughout our stay. The kitchen was well equipped with utensils and appliances like a coffee maker, blender, and toaster, which we really appreciated. However, we couldn’t find extra paper towels, salt, or sugar sachets during our stay—having a basic starter supply or starter pack would have been ideal. Additionally, the hot tub didn’t heat up as expected and remained only lukewarm. Overall, it was a pleasant stay and we would recommend this place.

Positive: Property was very clean and had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. It’s my 2nd time booking with this host and both times have been amazing and an easy process. The only bad part was having to leave! The views are absolutely stunning and will make you want to come back again. And it’s in a great location.

Positive: Spa Negative: Check out time

Positive: The location was absolutely beautiful. I see why it’s called Above the Clouds. We saw 3 black bears twice as we were driving up the mountain to the property. All the amenities were available and working but we didn’t take advantage of them. There’s a really nice fire pit on the deck overlooking the mountains… absolutely breathtaking! The cleaning service could have done a better job as the living room and bathroom weren’t as clean as it should have been. Overall the property was very nice and I’ll definitely go back. Hopefully the water pressure won’t be an issue this time. Negative: The water pressure and the hot water didn’t last long. The second person to shower had luke warm to cold temperature. Both showers couldn’t be on at the same time. I’m not sure if it was because of the weather as we went in January but that’s even more reason to have a nice hot shower.

This place completely matched the description and was perfect for us. When the hot tub was not heating up and the fireplace didn’t seem to be working, they sent someone over the next morning to fix. It was user error and our fault, but they were quick to respond and fix!

Beautiful space, would love to return and enjoy such comfy home.