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Where are you located?
Our cabin, chalets, condos, townhouses and motel rooms and suites are
located throughout the Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, area.
Most are only minutes from the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Ober
Gatlinburg, Dollywood and lots of other exciting attractions.
Where do I check-in?
We have two offices conveniently located for you to check-in at.
Our first check-in office is in Pigeon Forge between traffic lights 7
and 8 and just a few blocks off the Parkway. The office is at the
entrance to Brookstone Village. Almost all arriving guests will find
the Pigeon Forge office the most convenient to use, as most visitors
arrive to the area through Pigeon Forge. Our second office is
located in Gatlinburg at the Nestle Inn on Baskins Creek Road. That
office is 2 1/2 blocks from Gatlinburg traffic light #6. All Nestle Inn
Motel guests will check in directly at the Nestle Inn/Gatlinburg
Office. If you will be arriving through the Great Smoky
Mountain National Park on Highway 441 from Cherokee,NC, or from
Newport, TN, area on Highway 40, - and your cabin or chalet is in
Gatlinburg - please call 1-800-436-7800 to be advised on which office
will be the most convenient for you.
Do you have a processing fee ?
There is a $35 Processing Fee for each reservation (excluding
reservations for the Nestle Inn itself). Any changes to your
reservation will generate a new processing fee charge. All changes to
cabin, chalet, condo, or townhouse reservations will generate a $35
processing fee that will be charged at the time any changes are made.
All changes to Nestle Inn reservations will generate a $20 processing
fee that will be charged at the time any changes are made.
Your advance deposit (50% of your total stay) is non-refundable and due when you book your reservation.
Do you require a Security Deposit or can I purchase a Damage Waiver?
We have learned that our vacationers do not travel hundreds of miles to
damage a home or rental unit. At the same time, experience also tells
us accidents can and do happen. We do require a Security
Deposit equal to 25% of your entire stay, or you can choose to pay a
non-refundable Damage Waiver Fee of $20.00 on a 1 bedroom unit plus
$5.00 for each additional bedroom. Details of the plan and its limits
of liability will be enclosed with your written confirmation.
Security Deposits, if you do not elect to take advantage of the Damage
Waiver Plan, will be refunded within 30 days of your departure
providing no damage is found.
What about cancellation due to circumstances beyond my control such as a death in the family?
We cannot refund deposits for any reasons including circumstances
beyond your control or our control (see link above). We therefore
suggest that if traveling during months of possible bad weather, or if
you are concerned for other reasons, you consider purchasing 'Trip
Insurance.' Do you require a deposit ?
Yes, to book and hold a the reservation we require a deposit equal to
50% of your total stay including sales taxes. There is no processing
fee at the Nestle Inn. All changes to Nestle Inn reservations will
generate a $20 processing fee that will be charged at the time any
changes are made. All changes to cabin, chalet, condo, or townhouse
reservations will generate a $35 processing fee that will be charged at
the time any changes are made.
We accept American Express, Discover Card, Visa and MasterCard.
A check for the amount of deposit can only be accepted if received
within 10 days of the date the reservation and the reservation is made
30 days prior to arrival. A check for the balance can only be accepted
if received 30 days prior to the date of the reservation, we cannot
accept personal checks at check-in.
Do you have a minimum nights stay?
Yes, for the most part we do have a two night minimum and for most
holidays we require 3 nights. For Thanksgiving & Christmas and all
of July & part of October, we require 4 nights. If we have an
appropriate availability in our off season we will rent for one night.
For availability on shorter stays please call a reservationist at
1-866-398-9463. .
Are there Restaurants & Grocery Stores?
Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and the surrounding areas have
over 150 restaurants and five major supermarkets along with a dozen
'food marts' conveniently located throughout the area.
Do you supply baby cribs ?
We regret that we are unable to supply cribs or play pens and suggest
that you bring along a potable crib for infants.
Do I have to drive up any winding mountain roads?
Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge are located in the Great Smoky Mountains.
Yes, you may drive on at least some mountain roads just getting here.
However, we know that all mountain roads are not created equal and some
are more rural than others. We have many cabins and even more
condos available in the valley with easy access and no winding mountain
roads. However, most of our cabins and all units with a view will
require you to drive up and down winding mountain roads. If you are
uncomfortable driving on such roads be sure to ask your reservationists
if you will need to drive on any winding mountain roads. While we
haven't lost a tourist yet we do want you to feel comfortable. Please
remember in the winter we strongly recommend 4 wheel drive or at least
having a set of chains in your car.
Will my unit have Air Conditioning, a TV, and a telephone?
Yes, to all of the above, we know when we go on vacation we want Air
Conditioning, a TV or two, and certainly a telephone, even though we
all have cell phones now. Our guests can expect the same, otherwise
they would buy a tent and camp in the park which we can highly
recommend. By the way, in many of our units we also include hot tubs,
Jacuzzis, pool tables and access to a swimming pool. What
more could you ask for? How about a view? Yep, many of our units have
spectacular views. How about creek side - we are one of the few
overnight rental companies with cabins on a creek.
Do I need to bring dishes, sheets or towels?
All you need to bring, to make your vacation perfect, is food, charcoal
for our charcoal grills, and your clothes. We provide all your linens,
towels, trash bags, paper towels, toilet paper, bath soap, dish soap,
dishwasher soap,) and wood (for the cabins with wood burning
fireplaces) . We do not supply coffee filters, plastic wraps, aluminum
foil, or condiments nor do we provide laundry soap (for those cabins
and condos that have a washer and dryer
Do I need to clean my Cabin before I leave?
Is there a cleaning fee?
No, you are not required to clean your unit. We do ask that you bag up
your trash and put it in the trash receptacle or dumpster and to clean
your kitchen and put all your dishes in the dishwasher and start it
before you check out. There is a cleaning fee
in all units except the Nestle Inn. The cleaning fee covers exit
cleaning of your unit only. The cleaning fee is based on the size of
your unit, number of bedrooms and whether there is a hot tub or not.
Do you allow Pets?
No, not at this time.
Do you allow Smoking in your units?
No, smoking is not allowed inside of our cabins, chalets, condos and
suites. However, there is no prohibition against smoking outside. We,
and the next guest in your unit, appreciate your cooperation.
How do I go about renting a cabin, chalet or condo?
The easiest way is to book on this web site using our on-line
reservation system. It is safe, secure, immediate and can be used 24/7.
Just click on either the "Check Availability" or the "Reserve" links
and you can use the same reservation system used by our
reservationists. Put in the dates that you plan to come for
your visit and the number of people in your party (system limit is 10
although we have units for more than 10). Our reservation system will
then show you everything we have available for your specific dates that
will sleep that number of people. If a unit you are interested in is
not in the list it means it is booked during all or part of your dates.
You can move your dates if you want a specific unit or you can pick
from any other unit that is available. There is a brief description of
each unit and if you would like to take a tour of the unit click on
"More Information". NEED HELP? Please call 1-866-398-9463. We
have a friendly staff that is looking forward to your call. Please
don't hesitate to ask any questions, as it is our purpose to assist you
in planning for the perfect vacation.
How early should I make my reservation?
To insure that you get your first choice in accommodations, it is
important to make your reservations in advance of your arrival date.
When you know your dates and which unit you want - that is the time to
make your reservations. For any holiday you should make your
reservations 8 to 12 weeks in advance with the exception of
Thanksgiving which is the busiest holiday of the year in Gatlinburg and
Pigeon Forge. For Thanksgiving if you are looking for 2 or
more bedrooms book early, in our experience virtually all of our units
with 2 or more bedrooms are booked by the end of July. The Thanksgiving
holiday always requires a 4 night minimum stay. All Holiday
stays require a 3 to 5 night minimum stays. For availability of shorter
stays please call 1-866-398-9463 and speak with a reservationist. You
can make your reservation online.
What is there to do in your area?
Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg have well over 100 attractions theaters and
museums. There are more than 40 attractions on the Parkway in Pigeon
Forge that can keep you entertained for days. You can please all ages
with activities like miniature golf, go-carts, laser games, an indoor
skydiving simulator, unique museums and much more. Pigeon
Forge is also home to Dollywood, with more rides and games than you can
imagine including the Tennessee Tornado - the world's 1st spiral loop
coaster that takes you through a mountain tunnel. Also new at Dollywood
is the Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame Museum. Pigeon
Forge features a number of music theaters where the music of the Smoky
Mountains comes alive. Enjoy bluegrass, country, old time rock and
roll, gospel, comedy, magic and some spectacular dance numbers that are
sure to entertain you. You can take the family white water rafting or
tubing on various rivers, go horseback riding, canoeing, swimming,
golfing, fishing, hiking even a spectacular helicopter ride.
Gatlinburg is a major gateway to the Great Smoky Mountain National
Park. The Parks abundance and variety of plant and animal life have
earned it a United Nations designation of International Biosphere
Reserve. The Park has more than 10 million visitors ever year making it
the most visited national park in the United States. It is so big
unlike other parks you don’t need to worry about traffic jams or other
over crowding problems. There are over 800 miles of hiking and
horseback riding trails in the park with numerous waterfalls and great
views. The city of Gatlinburg is a picturesque town. Stroll
along the streets, visit the many art galleries and quaint shops filled
with arts & crafts many locally made. Enjoy many attractions
including Ripley’s Aquarium along with miniature golf, arcades, museums
and amusement rides to name but a few. Gatlinburg is also home to the
world renowned Arrowmont Craft School where craftsmen and women from
around the world have been coming for over 75 years to hone their
skills and teach others their crafts. In the heart of downtown this
often missed school is well worth visiting. In the winter mid
November through March Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville light
up with a county wide Winterfest Festival. Winterfest features millions
of lights b displayed throughout the county. And Don’t miss the
Christmas parade held each year the first part of December. For more
information about the attractions in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg click
here.
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