We loved the location of the house! We have stayed at a few other "cabins" in the area and this is by far the BEST location for quick access to the park (we are more "park" people than tourist activities)! The Metcalf Bottoms is a quick 8 minute drive! There is a Dollar Store and a few fun general stores close by to visit for items and of course, ice cream! :) Wears Valley is a very sweet town away from the crazy big crowds. Finding the house was a little tricky the first time...the way Google Maps took us was a little crazier than the way Apple maps lead us down the mountain (once we figured out this way it was much easier and less steep). After driving it a few times in daylight the drive was no issue! The house itself had great amenities - fun game tables, the kids loved the Hogwarts bunk, the wrap around porch is like nothing else, we saw a mama bear and cubs climbing the trees on the property, the washer and dryer were really nice, rooms were good sized, many bathrooms, and nice gazebo on the porch. The only reason I gave it a 4 and not a 5 overall rating is because there were some upkeep things that we would have loved to see fixed to enhance the stay (many broken and dirty pots/ pans, not many board games like post states, the grill is in poor shape, some rocking chairs on the porch were splintering, big pot hole in the driveway, and a few other things...), but overall the house was a lot of fun for our family! We really enjoyed spending time at the property!

Million dollar views! Our group of all ages enjoyed this property w all of the game options. Theater room and amazing space with beautiful mountaintop views!

This property had the most beautiful views I’ve ever seen. And they truly were visible from everywhere in the house. There was so much to do at the property and our grandchildren absolutely loved the Hogwart’s Dorm room. We had two little bear cub visitors right outside on the deck. We did not see Mama Bear but I am sure she was nearby. The kitchen is very well stocked and there was plenty of seating for all16 of us for meals. The drive up is a little bit nerve wracking, but doable and there is ample parking. We had a slight issue with a leak in the 3rd level shower coming into the 2nd level bedroom ceiling. We called the local caretaker and he was very responsive and came out that day to work on it, The check in and check out were so easy. My only complaint is we had to leave.

We really enjoyed our stay at the cabin. We noticed that we were missing towels for the hot tub and hockey table handles the night of check in, Scott sent someone the very next morning to provide those items for us. The cabin was clean and provided ample space for our party of 17. The game room, theatre room, and Harry Potter themed bunk room was a hit with all of the kids. The only three complaints were the awful egg smell of the water, inability to watch TV in most of the bedrooms because the remotes were mixed up throughout the cabin, and the ability to hear every little foot step coming from the top floor of the cabin all the way to the bottom floor. The views were amazing and the hosts were very accommodating. We were also able to have Kroger deliver to the cabin which was a plus after a long day of travel from Florida. Overall, we would recommend this cabin.

The theater was great and we all also loved the pool table and the hot tub.

I took my youth group from church and we loved it! There was plenty of space and activities for everyone to enjoy. The only down side was the water smelled like sulfur, but the cabin has well water so they happens, and wasn’t a big deal. We will definitely be going back!

We were happy with the cabin. It has everything you could want. We had 18 people staying in the cabin and no one was crowded. Lots of room. The theater room is great. The separate bars were nice. The hot tub was great.

Wonderful property with spacious deck and plenty of amenities!

Property was very clean and ready for us when we arrived. There was plenty of room for everyone in our party. The views from the porches were spectacular! We had a bear pass through that all were able to watch from inside. The property is about 15 minutes away from attractions which was very convenient! Loved our stay and place and were thankful for the owners to share their property with us.

It was a beautiful home with an amazing view! The road up to the house was not for someone that is scared of heights, but the view made up for it. (We didn't drive it in the dark). There were a couple things that needed attention and Scott was great with contacting us right away. Paris was quick with her responses when we booked also. Over all it was a wonderful vacation!

First, the house is really up in the mountains. The drive up had me a little stressed but when we got there it was 1000x worth it! The wrap around deck gives amazing views no matter where you stand. We did have bears! Climbing on the deck and around the house. Lock your car doors! We told everyone in our group to get everything out of car and lock doors. One in our group forgot to lock doors and the bear got into her vehicle. The kids (and adults) loved the game room. My favorite was the Harry Potter dormitory!!! The house was clean and kitchen was fully supplied. We spent most days in town but enjoyed cooking meals for breakfast and dinner. We did have a bad storm while there and the power went out. My husband had heard me say no candles and he smartly had packed a lot of flashlights. The property manager communicated with us during this time but made for a very adventurous trip. We’d love to go back again another year.

This property is an amazing retreat for kids, teenagers, and adults! We had a few MINOR glitches and the property manager responded and remedied them so fast we could hardly remember we had an issue! we also had our elderly mom with us and needed an extra day and Paris was so kind enough to let us stay another night! I don't think we've ever stayed somewhere that was so hospitable, flexible, and inviting! Definitely worth it!

Property pictures do not do justice for the place! Views are beautiful, rooms are great, we loved our stay!

We never received a call telling us the Cabin was ready. So, I called the property manager. He didn't know we were even coming there. He said he never received info about our stay. I mean really, I paid for this almost 4 months in advance. He told me we could go on and go but the final cleaning had not been done yet. When we got there the floors will still dirty and counters had sticky stuff on them. In one of the bedrooms the bed wasn't made. He did send someone out that night to clean it up and they did. There was also some damage on the outside of brick wall on porch where I am assuming wind had gotten ahold of it. I sent him pictures and let him know about this as well. On the last night of our stay one of the couple's downstairs were sleeping and woke up to water pouring on their head. There was a leak in the vent. It came down pretty good at first but did start to slow down. We ended up taking mattress off the bedframe, so the bed didn't get ruined and putting a bowl under leak. I texted the manager that night when this happened but did not hear anything back. So, the next day I texted him to let him know we were gone and to make sure he received the message about leak, and he said he had. Overall, the cabin was as described, and we did enjoy ourselves. Just had a few kinks. I don't know if it was worth the price for the 5 days of staying there. Also, in contract it says we should get 1000.00 back if cabin is left in good condition and I have yet to see that money.

Cool stay

We loved our stay! Everything went smoothly. We spent a lot of time in the hot tub and singing karaoke upstairs. We made so many new memories with old friends. The water smelled really bad, though. It was off putting. We had to use bottled water for most things because it smelled so strongly of sulfur.

Thank you so much. We had such a relaxing stay at your cabin on the mountain. There was something for everyone to do there. Paris was great with communication. We highly recommend!!

Very good overall. Water smell was bad. We plan on this same cabin next Christmas

Awesome cabin huge and fun !!

I want to clarify about the house not being clean. The cleaner didn't clean appropriately. A group of teenager had been in the house right before our family. I talked with the property manager (Scott) about the condition of the house. He came up and brought gifts and also returned $400 of our cleaning fee. We vacuumed the house and wiped up the floors. I also had to clean the counters in the kitchen. None of this was the fault of the owners. They were very gracious and called us to apologize about the condition of the house. This house was a dream. It has an upstairs that kept our 11 grandchildren busy for hours. The movie theater was large enough for our whole family of 19. I can't sing the praises of the house enough. I would recommend this house as an awesome house to rent. I hope that the cleaner has been fired and a new cleaner has been hired. This has ended up being our favorite house for our family vacation. We have rented 4 or 5 house and this one was the best!!! Thank you Scott for all your help.

Absolutely great weekend getaway.

This home was amazing! First - the pictures do not do it justice! The moment we arrived, we were taken aback. Just beautiful! There were 4 different families staying here at one time. The home has plenty of room to fit all of us, including having our own bedrooms and bathrooms. We played poker. Watched movies in the theater room. Played endless amounts of air hockey and pool. The kids LOVED the Harry Potter room. Perfect bunk bed set up for all of them! Property Management was responsive to my texts. We had overfilled the garbage and Raul made a special trip to clear out what we had. (Thank you!) Additionally, we did have a bear visit us. It was quite the experience! If we may suggest, upgrading the fridge to a larger one and installing a double oven, would make a difference. We had lots of people, so it was difficult to find room in both. We made it work though - definitely not a deal breaker! Overall, we highly recommend this home and would stay there again!

We rented this for a family gathering for a funeral. It had more than enough space and the place was great! You will see bears!

Pimalai Lodge is such a lovely property in a beautiful location. The listing is spot on. The open concept of the kitchen was great for a large party. The amenities provided lots of entertainment for our teens and adults, party of 14. The layout was great for enjoying company or finding privacy if needed. It is definitely best to arrive before dark. The twists and turns of the mountain roads can be a bit daunting. We only went out at night once and that was enough. The sunset views are gorgeous. We did see the momma bear and 3 cubs a few times, just to be aware. I would definitely recommend this property.

Views are fantastic. Bathroom set-up in relation to the bedrooms, was ideal. Could of used more outdoor chairs, 3 isn't enough. Drive up was a bit worrisome, but improved with each trip. Recommend this house to everyone!

This is a beautiful lodge with a magnificent view! We enjoyed a three night stay with extended family. There were 8 adults and 8 children (ages 4-10). We had plenty of room to spread out and it was a fun time for all. The children especially loved the Harry Potter dorm room and the theater room. It took about half an hour to get to Pigeon Forge. But, honestly - it would be a great place to go and just hangout and play games, watch movies, etc. without venturing into Dollywood, etc. Paris and Scott (the manager) was very helpful and responded quickly to anything we needed.

Very nice accommodations. The house was stocked very well with dishes and pots and pans. It had a coffee maker as well as a Keurig. Mid afternoon on two occasions we had a bear visitor walking around outside. I do agree with other comments that it is best to arrive before dark the first day. It would be nice to have more outdoor chairs. There were only 3 chairs at the table in the Gazebo by BBQ pit. The cabin does accommodate a lot of people therefore when outside there is not enough seating. It is absolutely beautiful to watch the sunset. Great place to spend time with family!

The house was amazing with an open floor plan that still allowed for privacy when needed. The outside deck was a great gathering spot for outdoor grilling and wildlife watching. During adverse weather there was many activities indoors for all ages to pass he time. The theme of the home was a great change of pace! Location was nice, short drive to the national park to enjoy swimming in the river, short drive to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg alike. I would highly recommend this home as a vacation spot for all. Paris was an amazing host as well as her appointed property management staff! Swift to assist and help you feel right at home and address any concerns. My only real suggestion would be for better directions as we arrived late evening and had a time trying to find it in the dark (Not from the house not being illuminated, trying to find the street signs). After 2 days, we memorized the path. Its not bad once you initially locate it as its at the top! Great views!! Thank you Paris for having us, everyone who came has complimented the home and had nothing but great things to say! We hope to return at our earliest availability!

Our group of 3 families had an exceptional stay at the reconstructed Pimalai Lodge! The home has several well thought details that make it a memorable place for a vacation. Our family loves to cook and the kitchen had plenty of space for all of us to pitch in. There were even pitchers for drinks and containers to store leftovers. There is a Kroger Food Store on the main road nearby that we visited to stock up on groceries for the week. We always wonder if we need to buy or bring water, but tap water tasted very good. The beds were surprisingly comfortable. So much so, we have asked for the make and model so we can try to purchase. The scenery, wrap around porch, and shaded gazebo made for a perfect afternoon to enjoy the time off and just relax. There are two thermostats, so bedrooms upstairs and downstairs can have separate comfort settings. Bedroom ceiling fans also made the rooms even more accommodating. There are no hairdryers, so bring your own. The movie room is spectacular! Definitely plan for a family movie night. It has great sound and picture. We enjoyed our streaming services and BluRay player. A clever timer is used to turn on any of the 4 gas fireplaces. We had a couple cold nights and loved to use the fireplace in the outdoor kitchen as we grilled outdoors. There is a bluetooth speaker in the loft that allowed us to connect our phone for some music while cooking or fun party songs for the kids. This was a great touch! The game room was so well provided that we did not see the kids for hours and they jumped from game to game. This game room is so much better than most properties that just have a pool table. The property is centrally located to many of the attractions and secluded enough to feel you are far away from it all. Our Waze app got us right to the address, but the mountain roads at night can be confusing to navigate for the inexperienced city driver. The hills are not as steep as some places we have been to, but be sure to arrive in the day for an easier journey. It is well worth the trip. Both the property manager, Scott, and owner, Paris answered every question and need in a timely manner. I highly recommend this property and we hope to come visit again someday.

My family and I found this awesome property, it was in a great location. It was in a fairly secluded area with great views. The cabin was just as it was advertised and was even better in person. We really enjoyed our stay.

A-++

Paris has been wonderful to work with in rebooking and rolling our pre paid total over to our new dates for 2021. We are very excited with our upcoming vacation in July of 2021.