We loved the space, location and views on this property. The out door decks, fire pit and kitchen were great spaces. When we had an issue with the ice maker the maintenance were quick to respond and get it resolved. Overall a great stay for our family of 24.

We had a wonderful time. The home theater was a delight, as was the hottub, arcade, and everything. A wonderful stay in a wonderful place. One could almost have held a prom in there!

From the host to the location to the actual home, this stay was as perfect as it gets. This is one of the most beautiful homes I have ever seen and the views outside are absolutely breathtaking! I would highly recommend booking and staying as this is the perfect spot!

It was amazing experience staying at this property

Loved this home for our family trip. Great location, beautiful home with lots of space and very clean!

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What a great place to stay. We enjoyed the beautiful views and the outdoor cooking area. Plenty of room for several families and the property managers were responsive and accommodating.

Our group of 15 ranged from ages 3-65. We had an absolutely great time. There was plenty of room to spread out. The view from the deck was amazing. We had fun using the outdoor kitchen, play set and an awesome fort for the kids. We had maintaince there one time and they were prompt and friendly. We even had a bear come to visit. 😬 The drive up the mountain to the property was very easy and only about 10 mins to Pigeon Forge. I would definitely go back!

We had a fabulous time with 19 family members. There is plenty of space for all to sleep. We went tubing, hiking , bobsled riding and lots of shopping. The Town of Pigeon Forge is just down the road. Don’t miss the amazing Christmas stores. I would definitely stay at The Big Kahuna again!

We absolutely loved the Big Kahuna. My family will be talking about this vacation for years and the cabin was perfect. When we come back again, we will definitely work with this owner. she is the best! Thank you Ana

We had such a wonderful time at the Big Kahuna. There were 21 of us total - 13 adults and 8 children under 10 years old! There was nothing lacking in this cabin - the outdoor cooking space and appliances were beyond perfect! So much space for all of us to get outdoors or stay inside, depending on the day. The property and the neighbors were wonderful and we had an amazing vacation there. We even renewed our vows in Gatlinburg for our 45th. Anniversary. Blessed to have all 6 grown children and their families with us. Couldn’t think of anything else we needed while we were there. We did call maintenance about 2 little issues and they came and were very helpful! Thank you for sharing your place with us!

We booked in November of 2021 and stayed June 2022. It was worth the wait! The view is breathtaking morning, noon and night and it was never the same! The house was more than spacious, it was spacious filled with fun, quiet, relaxing, laughing, eating and just enjoying the atmosphere of the Smokies! So close to town but you would never know it once you get inside the front door! Yes, rent this house and then book it again, quickly!

The property was absolutely perfect. Fit our family very well.

Really enjoyed this property

This property has a lot of great potential. All of the adults on our trip agreed that we would love to actually own the place. The cabin’s layout was great. Plenty of room. Good location. Really nice views, and the outdoor kitchen/deck area was amazing. However, there are issues: 1- several of the mattresses need replaced, especially I can speak to the master bedroom on the main floor. Horrible mattress…painful to sleep on…old…really old. 2. The internet. The owner has a sign up about the internet being only for checking emails and doing basic online searching. It goes on to say something along the lines of you are here for the mountains, not the internet and you can’t expect to have good internet here in the mountains. I suppose that sounds reasonable…except that it isn’t. We have been going to the Smokies for about 25 years now. Starting about 10 years ago, high speed internet became common place in the rental units we were finding. We have stayed much further out, in much more remote areas and never had internet service this bad. In this day-and-age, high speed internet should be the expectation. Not some snarky comment telling you to get over the fact that you don’t have it. 3- the online pictures (at least at the time we viewed them for making our rental) lead you to believe there are two hot tubs. There is only one. One hot tub isn’t a big deal other than the fact that the pics have you expecting to find two. 4- the listing makes mention of high end finishings. Not so much. Besides the mattresses that need replaced, lots of the furniture was clearly past it’s life expectancy. Some things were high end, like the kitchen appliance and the outdoor space, but overall, I can’t agree with the idea of high end finishings. It honestly has the feel of a “flip”…buy a mess…put some lipstick on it and sell for a profit…or in this case, rent it out. 5- the front door needs serious attention. It is warped to the point that the electronic lock can’t operate properly. You have to push/pull on it to allow the lock to work. The little kids in our group were unable to open it. That could be a serious safety issue in an emergency. 6- The swing set in the front yard isn’t anchored properly. 7- one of the upstairs bathroom had no blinds/curtains on the window. Overall, the place has real potential. Unfortunately it gives you the sense that this is only an investment and the owner has probably never tried staying there themselves for any length of time.

This was my first time in the mountains, and I will never forget that first magical view from the deck. After spending the days in the chaos of a busy pigeon forge, this cabin was the perfect relaxation spot. It was quiet and calm. The kids had room to play, and the adults had room to relax. I will be missing that view for a long time. The cabin is beautiful and clean. Plenty spacious. I will miss this cabin for a long time.

We had a great time and the cabin had everything we needed. Will be staying again.

An Awesome time was had by all… some of our group visited the many family friendly activities available close by… some of us never left the cabin. There was plenty to do in the game rooms, and the hot tub, and we enjoyed hanging out side by the fire. The outside kitchen is an awesome place to hang out , the views are beautiful! We had plenty of sleeping space, we did have to wait on hot water between showers but that was no big deal ….I would definitely do this again

Our family has rented large cabins every Christmas for the last several years. The Big Kahuna was by far the best equipped we have ever stayed in. All high end appliances, fully stocked kitchen with any utensils you might need. The most amazing views and outdoor set up you can ever need. We felt like we were secluded and had tons of privacy. Communication with the property managers was fantastic. Tiny issues were addressed immediately. Ample amount of towels, etc. If I have to list a negative at all, it would be that the mattress in the master needs replacing soon and the confusion of trying to navigate the media room remote. Maybe better instructions for us older folks as our young ones figured it out just fine. We will be back to the Big Kahuna. Thank you for an amazing time and new memories with our family. Overall, you cannot go wrong choosing this cabin. We had plenty of room for our group of 21. Gene and Ana were so helpful and were Johnny on the spot to help us. Thank you again for an amazing stay!!

Beautiful house and property. The kitchen was well stocked and the house was clean. The outdoor kitchen area was great as was the hot tub. Beautiful sunrises from the back deck. Wonderful property, would definitely consider returning someday.

This is a beautiful property that has been improved. Great views of the Smoky Mountains with expansive decks and outdoor living areas. We loved having coffee outside the kitchen/dining area deck in the morning. Great breezes off the shaded front part of the house in the mid afternoon and all loved gathering on the side of the house with outdoor kitchen in the evenings. There were loads of various spaces to be together. We loved the outdoor kitchen area in the evening for games while dinner was being prepared and the babies loved the new playhouse. Lots of great entertaining spaces for everyone. We were there during the Olympics and people loved watching those together in the theater room. Well thought out house with something for everyone! Just a few minutes outside the property we were able to zip line, shop, go to Dollywood (those who went said it was the cleanest theme park they have ever attended). A group went hiking near Gatlinburg (25 mins from property). We had a great time.

Really clean and wonderful clean property. Definitely should stay here!

We would return to this property again without question! The views were fantastic. The home is very spacious and so well equipped! The outdoor wrap around deck and outdoor kitchen is top notch! It is everything you could ask for - and more! The hosts were also very accomodating and easy to work with.