We booked this cottage home as a place to anchor and explore the area, and to share meals with local friends. The home has obviously been meticulously updated and maintained. The location was perfect for us and there are activities nearby, and EASY vehicle access to a main road, with an otherworldly beautiful view right out every window and door facing the river and rural vista. The beds were comfortable, and updated bathrooms were a welcome bonus. Games, puzzles, and local books came in handy. Lots of room for guests, or lots of room for each guest in our small traveling family.
Activities close by included helicopter tours, hundreds of eateries, tourist locations about 15-20 minute drive south, and of course Dollywood south from here. The massive outdoors knife and hunting store was very close and you’ll need a few hours to browse it all. There were literally three GREAT BBQ places in walking distance, and authentic crafts stores as well. The fire-pit out back was a nice touch for the sunset and final goodbye conversations with a good friend. Simply charming and peaceful describes our visit. We would definitely revisit this host again.