Our cabin was located in the Legacy Mountain Resort, conveniently located right outside of Pigeon Forge. I had reserved the cabin, site unseen, by doing a Google search and then looking over various websites. Everything Legacy Mountain advertised was there...we had no disappointments. In fact, it exceeded our expectations and it would be difficult to stay anywhere else in the area after this wonderful experience. We highly recommend it.
Here are some shots of the inside of the cabin. It was a one bedroom unit with the addition of two sofa sleepers. And if you have two willing folks who don't mind climbing up a ladder to sleep in the crow's nest (see photo below) you really could sleep eight. Our grandson loved the crow's nest!
There were two porches, one on each level, with a hot tub on the upper porch. Pool table, foosball, and my personal favorite, air hockey. Full kitchen with cook- and eating-ware provided. It was fun.
And our daughter-in-law's mom, Becky, is a phenominal cook. She loves to cook breakfasts, so every morning, before heading out, we ate the kind of breakfast that makes you forget about eating again until suppertime. 
If you ask people what to do in the Smoky Mountains, they will usually tell you to be sure to take the Cades Cove scenic drive. It is nice, although there are often traffic jams, because apparently there are many people who have never seen deer or wild turkeys. Our very favorite drive is the Roaring Fork Loop. If you can only take one scenic drive in the park, make it this one.
The road begins in Gatlinburg and winds through deep old forest and alongside a flowing stream. Back in the 1830's there was a settlement here, and some of the homes are still standing. There are various waterfalls and great hiking trails. Oh, and we did get a passing glance at the backside of a black bear in a blackberry patch. The photo below shows a tub mill, used for grinding corn into meal.
There were two porches, one on each level, with a hot tub on the upper porch. Pool table, foosball, and my personal favorite, air hockey. Full kitchen with cook- and eating-ware provided. It was fun. 
And our daughter-in-law's mom, Becky, is a phenominal cook. She loves to cook breakfasts, so every morning, before heading out, we ate the kind of breakfast that makes you forget about eating again until suppertime. 
If you ask people what to do in the Smoky Mountains, they will usually tell you to be sure to take the Cades Cove scenic drive. It is nice, although there are often traffic jams, because apparently there are many people who have never seen deer or wild turkeys. Our very favorite drive is the Roaring Fork Loop. If you can only take one scenic drive in the park, make it this one.
The road begins in Gatlinburg and winds through deep old forest and alongside a flowing stream. Back in the 1830's there was a settlement here, and some of the homes are still standing. There are various waterfalls and great hiking trails. Oh, and we did get a passing glance at the backside of a black bear in a blackberry patch. The photo below shows a tub mill, used for grinding corn into meal.
On another day we drove the Newfoundland Gap road across the Smoky Mountains from Gatlinburg to Cherokee, NC. At one point, the Appalachian Trail crosses over. Seeing the sign below reminded me of how much I enjoyed reading Bill Bryson's book A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail. I may need to re-read that book. But I digress.
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Beautiful and relaxing. This is a vacation. Joanie
I just read A Walk in the Woods. Very funny and informative. I learned more about the Appalachian Trail than a normal person would ever care to in a way that was entertaining! We took a Smokey Mtn vacation in 1996 and came back thinking that our part of Eureka is near as pretty and a lot nearer and we get to live here every day!
Joanie and Debbididdles,
It truly was such a great time...even if I did spend a day of it at the MedCare Center in Pigeon Forge.
And Debbie, I agree about Eureka...I think this area has got to be one of the Missouri's prettiest. Have you read Bryson's book The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid? That's a good one too.
I haven't read that one yet. That will go on my list.
I agree that this is a pretty part of Missouri. Thanks for the book recommendations. Tired of what I am reading now. Will finish it and find those reads. Thanks Debbie and Marion the librarian. Joanie
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