From the moment we walked in the door, it was instantly wonderful! From the ideal front porch for "sitting" to the back door ramp to the side area for my dogs to be without a leash was the perfect outdoor areas! Inside, the couch and recliner were comfortable and the kitchen had just the right stuff for the cabin to be home for 9 days! The king size beds were welcomed. One was more firm than the other which made it ideal for my husband and I and my parents. Having two bathrooms was just right for two couples! The washer and dryer made it easy for me to come home with VERY little dirty clothes! The restaurants within walking distance made it that much better, especially considering the 20 parking lots on the Gatlinburg strip! Breakfast, lunch, supper, and even ice cream. You can get them all by taking a short walk. Now, two of the restaurants, La Conte Tapas Grill and the Alamo are more on the high end! The breakfast restaurant, House of Pancakes is literally almost at the end of the driveway. Good food and busy! Even ice cream and donuts, at Mad Dog's. I cannot forget, Big Bear Pizza and subs. There's really not a good sign for that restaurant, but just use your GPS. Good pizza (& they deliver)! This home away from home is only 1.2 miles from the strip. If you're in great shape, you could walk to the strip, but it is quite a hill to get there! This was off the beaten path and a much needed change of scenery for us. We are so glad we booked and got this plce for our 9 days