This is a great place to stay while exploring Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Sevierville! The sounds of Pigeon River from the balcony were very relaxing and there is access to the river from the opposite side. The hotel is pet friendly and had a very reasonable pet rate. There is a small pet relief area in the parking lot but there is also a dog park across from the hotel, on the river (1 mins walk). We hopped in the river with our dog for a swim, but the hotel does have a pool which stays open pretty late. The room was clean and well maintained. Fridge and microwave in each room. Fireplace was electric with starter and controls on the wall. The tub was deep, but a shower-tub combo, instead of the stand-alone deep tub in the pictures. The grounds and lobby appeared to be very clean as well. Some reviews talked about fresh geese poop and flies all over the balcony, we did not experience either. The complimentary breakfast was delicious (except for the powder eggs), corned beef hash, sausage, biscuits and gravy, apple cinnamon rolls, muffins… The staff was great, both night and day shift. They offered recommendations and were always asking if they could help with anything.
6 min drive to Pigeon Forge Island and Dollywood, across the road from Dolly Parton Stampede, and a 2 minute walk to Top Jump, Toy Box mini golf, and the strip if you want to ride the trolley. It was a 5 minute drive to the Old Mill Restaurant/ shops and Frizzle Chicken Cafe (HIGHLY RECOMMEND).
