[50sDad]

What I like is that although you are getting fleased (and you know it) the level is entirely up to you. You don't pay admission...if you want to sit in the hot tub, that's good, or if you want to go to a million tiny museums, that's good too. My parents took me there when it was only a tiny tourist trap. Today, Pidgeon Forge makes Gatlinburg look subdued and somber! ;)

Funny story...I remember the COOOLEST hotel when my parents took me there...Soders on the River or something like that...the creek runs right outside your balcony. Always thought it so neat. So I take my new bride (25 years ago!) to the place, expecting it to be romantic as heck...had to go to another hotel because the noise of the creek kept her awake!

[Caipirabob]

May I recommend the following company? www.MountainChalets.com.

They were very nice people. They had a tremendous number of cabins you could choose from in ANY price range. We stayed for a week on the East side of Downtown Gatlinburg. It wasn't just a cabin, it was a week of "sanctuary".

We can't wait to return, but we're going to try a different cabin. Not because the first wasn't amazing, but because we want a different experience/view. Just awesome...