We are 2 couples in our early 60s. We left Smoky's Den II yesterday after a 4 night stay. We couldn't have been happier with this cabin. It certainly is new, and the new home smell hits you when you walk in the door. It is very clean and shiny and was the perfect respite up the mountain after being in the hustle and bustle of downtown Gatlinburg. In fact, after the first day touring the city and walking our legs off, we may have spent just as much time relaxing in this beautiful cabin as we spent downtown. We watched a mama bear and her cubs exploring each morning and evening from the wrap around deck and enjoyed that as much if not more than any other part of our trip! The bear family never disappointed us, each evening...the little cubs wrestling each other or climbing a nearby tree and exploring a not quite finished home being constructed next door. (Don't worry about noise from that, btw.....we were never awakened by the work being done). One evening, another adult even showed up for a bit.
The cabin has 2 master suites, so we didn't have to draw straws to see who got the nicest bedroom, which was nice. The cabin would be fine for a family as well, as the 3rd bedroom had a bunk bed with a full bed at the bottom. Also a game room where we had a little fun one afternoon. Rooms were huge and the main level completely open. Beds were comfortable and the bedrooms quiet. The bathrooms had double sinks and nice showers (I believe the upstairs also has a tub). Plenty of space to