This place was really perfect. If I could reorganize my trip, I would make this the base for our adventures, and skip Gatlinburg altogether. You can tell Nicole put a lot of thought into the place-- it was sparkling clean, had everything we needed (and more), and felt so loved and cared for. My friend said going into it was like getting a hug at the end of the day and I can't agree more. My mother also absolutely loved the lotus pond and said the dog is the cutest she'd ever met :)
Also, learn from our experience as a group of 3: As the kitchenette area serves both as indoor common space and a sleeping space, the person who will be taking up the pull-out mattress can't really go to sleep until the other parties go 😂
Thank you Nicole for a wonderful stay. We really adored your space and hospitality!