We booked this charming, amenity-filled home for a week to explore the national park. Everything worked as described in the listing and we enjoyed espresso in the morning (I watched a YouTube video), the hot tub, games on the decks, grilling out, the fire pit, air hockey, streaming shows, and the small, warm, refreshing pool. It is a cool house that is beautifully decorated!
The home is close to the Townsend entrance which is much less crowded. We spent a couple of days in the Cades Cove area including a 5 mile round trip hike to beautiful Abrams Falls (several inclines, rocky in parts, beautiful falls). We also saw a bear family on the highway leading to Cades Cove and then 2 more on the Cades Cove loop. Made the easy hike to Cataract Falls, too. The Little River is gorgeous.
The wifi worked great (download driving directions before you leave the house) and the kitchen was modern and well-equipped. It would be a great multi-generational rental although there are stairs to the main floor.
We ended up liking Townsend for cafes and restaurants. Peaceful Side Social has great salads and pizza, gourmet, fine dining at Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro (advanced reservations), The Heavenly Roast for nearby coffee and great baked goods or the Dancing Bean. We did eat at the great Local Goat (reservations) and had wonderful Southern fried chicken at Applewood Farmhouse in Pigeon Forge (go before noon and shop at the nice outlet mall). We really enjoyed this house & nice owners!!