Overall the cabin was clean and in great shape minus a few minor things. My daughter loved the pool and there were plenty of activities for the whole family. We were lucky enough to be visited by a family of black bears as they passed through. This cabin is off the beaten path and limited cell service, but was still close enough for a drive into town. It was exactly what we needed for a fun and relaxing family vacation.
The cabin is very nice. Enjoyed the pool with the granddaughters a couple nights. First night it was warm, after being serviced the second night it was cold.Didn't get to enjoy the hot tub due to the cover being broke and in the water making it difficult to lift. Water needed replaced, and cleaned out.Pretty view, with a local mama bear and her 2 cubs visiting us.Need more cooking essentials. Hot pads, kitchen towels, plastic containers and soaps. (Dish and hand) Bring your own, only 1 of each is provided. If you plan on cooking meals, you will need to buy spices too.Kitchen sink was not secured or sealed.Bathrooms need hooks to hang towels on closer to the shower. The beginning of the driveway was washed out and a little bumpy before you reached the paved driveway, having a 4 wheel drive vehicle was very helpful.Over all the cabin is wonderful, and would recommend it!(Mentioned the above items just as an FYI)
We had the best time at The Refined Raccoon Retreat! The cabin was absolute perfection and was even more beautiful in person. Plenty of room for all of us and we were all plenty comfortable. We ranged in age from six to sixty-six! The adults loved the open living, dining, kitchen area, while the kiddos loved the bunk room and indoor pool. We spent several evenings around the fire and plenty of days playing games on the back deck. We were only 15-20 minutes from Pigeon Forge and only 20-30 minutes from Gatlinburg. The National Park is plenty close as well, so we spent several days hiking there. The cabin could use a small vacuum and mop for longer stays. We stayed a full week and it got pretty messy with 10 people eating/drinking and bringing in dusty boots after hiking. We were provided a small broom and dustpan, but it was broken upon arrival and didnât do much. We also could have used a few more towels/washcloths for the bathrooms and kitchen. We made do, but that added convenience would have been nice. We were short on trash bags and dishwasher detergent with being there a whole week as well. All the frying pans have chipping/peeling teflon so we didnât feel comfortable using them. An ice cream scoop and a rubber scraper would have come in very handy for cooking and snacks throughout the week. Also, with such a large home that sleeps so many people, an additional basement refrigerator would be great for those staying a full week.Overall, VERY impressed! 10/10!!!
This property has it all. We were a total of nine people, three teenagers, two children, mom, dad, a grandpa and a grandma. Everyone in the family had its own spsce. The children and teenagers enjoyed the pool, and the adults enjoyed the jacuzzi. The family played games together like UNO, Quirkle, Connect 4, and Monopoly. There are 3 living rooms so the teenagers, children and adults had their own living room to enjoy a movie. The view from the kitchen and the main living room is beautiful. We visited Gatlinburg, Ober Mountain, Pigeon Forge, Dollywood, and the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. We were able to enjoy the beauty of God's creation. We hiked several trails and found a swimming hole in the Pigeon river! We had a blast leaping off a towering rock into the waters of a swimming hole in the Pigeon River. It was la memorable vacation.