The property was very clean, very well-kept, and easy to access (although the hills are very steep as always - just be prepared if you haven’t driven up the mountains before). We were slightly skeptical of the images online because usually people photoshop or enhance their images but this property actually delivered on what their photos represented. The view was amazing, the windows by the bed and porch were favorite areas, especially in the morning and evening for relaxing. The weather turned out to be immaculate and was refreshing in this space. You can get nature and civilization mixed with balance. We were not crazy about gatlinburg as a city due to the intense presence of, what seemed to be, chronic political presence so it did not feel like a welcoming/safe place in town. But the forestry, hiking trails and nature destinations were extremely open, welcoming/inviting and had a great sense of community. It was a wonderful spot for meeting people on hikes who valued the nature elements and to see beautiful scenery. We came with the intent and purpose of seeing nature anyway, so we would highly recommend this property for that, but I personally would not recommend gatlinburg’s downtown.
The property owner was communicative and awesome too. They provided ample information and avenues for receiving any help we may need. We were a bit sad to leave because the studio was so cozy and had such a beautiful view, which was a great indicator that we would recommend this spot.