This cabin was just as pictured and was so cute. The hosts were great. You can change the keypad once you get in by entering your own code and if you have trouble they are just a message away. There was a sulfur smell with the water but that is common with the mountains and well water just be advised it can smell like sulfur. The roads are steep and there are no guardrails so you really have to watch for other cars coming as itâs a once lane road at some parts. We did see 2 bears near the back porch as well so be sure to watch your surroundings! Hot tub was very nice and hot. Pool was nice too. Plenty of dishes and kitchen items as well.
Cabin is beautiful & spot on to the photos and description. Customer service and responsiveness from the maintenance team was 5 star. We saw a couple of bears and enjoyed the gas fireplace. It would have been a perfect long weekendâŠif the water didnât stink!
The water supply in the area has a sulfur issue. I remembered the second day we were there that it was mentioned in other reviews, so I jumped on the listing to reread the comments.
I emailed our host and they responded super quick. Maintenance team told us how to reset the filter and it improved the smell and the water was more clear. For a couple of hours. Then it went gross again.
I didnât get to enjoy the gorgeous bathtub, we couldnât really take showers without feeling super gross. It was really disappointing and frustrating.
I reported the issue and they assured me that they would be looking at the filtration system to see whatâs wrong. Hopefully it gets fixed soonâŠbecause this really is a gorgeous spot and a great area to be in!
We loved this location. The cabin description was spot on. Would suggest a good dusting. The walls had dust and cob webs in corners. Vents are caked with idk what. Although that sounds gross it was not. Everything else was very clean and comfortable for our family.
I love the location and the cabin was very clean. But the water smelled like sulfur and all the beds need the mattresses replaced. They were very hard and uncomfortable. But the cabin was very nice.
Overall, we were very pleased. The downstairs shower is a bit small to have a shelf. We didnât use the hot tub but the pump was noisy. We didnât even sit out back because of it. Thank you for the use of your home.
The house was beautiful and we loved the location. Itâs definitely off the grid so I recommend taking a screenshot of the check in information incase you lose service. The water definitely smelled like sulfur but it did not bother us much, just make sure you have water bottles to brush your teeth. All the appliances were new and clean. The linens were clean and they provided plenty of towels. We would definitely stay here again.
It was beautiful, relaxing, private yet not far from attractions.
Could use a full size broom and dusting throughout cabin but a beautiful view, and cabin.
The claw tub, bored games, hot tub were def some of fav part of cabin. Also thankful for amenities and etc..
A nice little property in a quiet neighborhood, close to fun things.
The outlets need to be updated (it was difficult finding on to hold a plug), and the sliding bathroom door needs a stop(it hits the outlet when fully opened), but other than that everything was pretty perfect.
The Wild Life definitely met our expectations. The area was wooded and quiet. Not a Mountain View, but we enjoyed the quiet of the Shagbark community and were happy with our stay. Communication with management was great! I will say that as a person who didnât grow up around bears, do drive safely through there to the cabin. We had a bear come down the mountain side while we were driving from our cabin. It dropped down right in front of our car and Iâm thankful our breaks worked well! We also had a bear visit the cabin, he took a stroll on the front porch Tuesday, so we really enjoyed getting to see him. Thank you for the great stay and memories.
Cons: Upon arrival our infant was crawling around and we started to notice how filthy the floor and rug were. We immediately contacted property manager where it was suggested that we vacuum . After being unable to locate a vacuum in the property they agreed to send housekeeping the next day where the rug was cleaned and nothing else. After housekeepings visit we later found large clumps of hair, a piece of popcorn and 2 small plastic puzzle pieces on the wood floor, all of which my infant could have gotten a hold of. The water smells strong of sulfer, no worries they let me know how to take care of recharging the water softener myself. The downstairs bed supports broke on my husband as he sat on the end of the bed to put his shoes on, maintenance came and fixed the frame the same day. The whirlpool tub in the downstairs bathroom is featured as an amenity in the listing, yet has no water supply hooked to it.
Pros: Location was good about 25min away from pigeon forge. Beautiful stream that runs through the mountains makes for a nice drive up and down from the cabin. Property manager was timely in responding. Check in was easy.
Overall has the potential to be a nice cabin but needs better cleanliness and all around upkeep. For the extensive list of rules posted on the fridge for renters to follow the same amount of respect should be shown to those paying good money to rent their cabin.
This was the best communication I have ever had with any property manager. It was very clean. The kitchen was very well stocked. Easy to work with. Note - the water does have a high sulfur content so be aware if that would bother you.
The cabin was very cozy and clean and provided all the accommodations we expected as promised! We will definitely be back! If I had to make one suggestion, it would be more comfortable beds upstairs but otherwise no complaints at all! Thanks for having us!
It is a great property a few miles out of town, very peaceful ! The cabin had all the items if you choose to stay in and just relax. I highly recommend it. For me the hot tub at the end of the day was the best, just sit out on the porch, listen to the music. have a drink and enjoy the evening.
We enjoyed the cabin very much. It was a bit away from everything but only because you are in the mountains and everything takes a while. The location was also very secluded (plus for us). Overall great place.
This property was exactly as advertised. It was clean upon arrival. The hot tub was probably the cleanest we have even seen at any of our many VRBO rentals. Our only glitch was getting through the security gate as they were not expecting us on arrival day but this was quickly taken care of and not much of a problem. Overall, a great stay. We will be back!