Higher Ground

Reviews

• Lisa Carr - 12/28/2024
  We were so pleased and impressed every step of the process from making the reservation to check out. The cabin was beautiful, comfy, and clean. The holiday decorations made our Christmas stay perfect. We were so impressed with how well-stocked the house was to meet a variety of needs for any guest. We will use Smoky Cabins as our go-to for all our future stays in the mountains. It’s good to find a company we can trust!
• Rhonda Featherston - 12/8/2024
  Absolutely lovely cabin! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at higher ground!
• Cindy Sanza - 10/18/2024
  It was cold at night. I couldn't find any blankets. Just the quilt and a sheet. Most cabin I have stayed at in the past have extra blankets available. They usually have salt, pepper and sugar available. Very little of each of those. There was an issue with Comcast. Bailey took care of that as soon he was notified. Overall our stay was very relaxing. I would return tho Higher Grounds in the near future.
• Lea Ashby - 6/22/2024
  We had a wonderful stay at your beautiful cabin! We enjoyed sitting on the back porch drinking coffee.
• Ginger Coffey - 4/27/2024
  Higher Ground is perfect for anyone needing easy access into the cabin. There is only one short step up onto the porch, which worked great for my elderly Dad. This was our 2nd time staying and we love everything about it. Spacious, quiet, all the amenities like home, and close to Cade's Cove. Will definitely stay again!
• Heath Baker - 4/4/2024
  The cabin was exactly as advertised. It was very clean. The cabin was in a great location, easy to find, and was quiet and peaceful. Will definitely use again.
• Lisa Flamion - 4/1/2024
  Cabin was clean and well maintained and stocked. We enjoyed our stay very much!
• Lynn Detillier - 3/18/2024
  We loved the cabin and the peaceful location. It was right in the middle of all the places that we wanted to go to.
• Roger Morrison - 3/10/2024
  We always have a great time at Higher Ground, it’s very peaceful and tranquil there.
• Kristi Welton - 11/12/2023
  We absolutely love this cabin!
• Stacie Needham - 11/9/2023
  From the beginning to end I had no problems with booking or communication. Check in and out was quick and simple. The cabin was fantastic and exactly as advertised. The cabin was clean and very cozy. I loved the location and the peaceful surroundings.
• Virginia Jordan - 10/30/2023
  Cabin was clean and comfortable. We needed a cabin that had a bedroom downstairs. We enjoyed sitting on back in the swing, after a day full of outings. The cabin had everything we needed to cook. We Would recommend and love to return!!!!
• Teresa Faircloth - 10/22/2023
  Cabin was perfect. I only wish we could have stayed longer! Look forward to returning in the future! Very clean and quiet. Took a little practice to make it up the driveway.
• Douglas Chesser - 9/29/2023
  We had a wonderful time at this beautiful cabin. We would love to come back.
• Randy Rooker - 9/17/2023
  Excellent
• Pat Olmstead - 8/18/2023
  Very clean and comfortable and we saw bears outside on the driveway!!
• Matthew Krill - 7/21/2023
  Clean comfortable cabin.
• Jerrica Miller - 7/16/2023
  Higher Ground was very nice and clean. We enjoyed our few days there and would book this cabin again in the future
• Ann Allen - 6/23/2023
  Our stay was really nice and comfortable. We had a visitor one day (a bear) it was nice to see him. Plan to return next year.
• Amy Bailey - 6/17/2023
  Great location! We loved the king size beds. The porch swing was my favorite place to hang out! Very clean.
• Julie Wolf - 5/22/2023
  Beautiful. Clean
• Rita G Schunck - 5/4/2023
  Wonderful stay, close to everything!
• Melissa Rogers - 4/17/2023
  Absolutely beautiful cabin.
• David Schack - 3/19/2023
  Great location and very clean
• Danielle Matherne - 2/28/2023
  We loved our cabin. It fit 4 adults and 2 kids perfectly! Cathy & Keith were great to work with! We will definitely be back!
• Patrick Deason - 1/4/2023
  LOVED the cabin. It was quiet and very relaxing. I DID NOT like the steep driveway, but managed it ok.
• Sally Feldman - 10/31/2022
  Excellent cabin. Beautifully decorated. We enjoyed our stay. Will come again! Thank you!!
• Jason Bailey - 10/10/2022
  Higher Ground was just what we needed for a weekend getaway. It felt like we were at home. The cabin was so clean and inviting. The checkerboard and air hockey table were great for the kids. We will be back!
• Barry Turner - 9/25/2022
  The cabin was beautiful and well stocked and maintained. No problems . Everything was great. Enjoyed our stay.
• Daniel Weaver - 9/21/2022
  The cabin was very nice and spacious loved the wrap around deck and had a great kitchen we will definitely stay there again
• Gandy Family - 9/9/2022
  This is the second time that we have stayed in Higher Ground and hope to stay again the next time we visit. The cabin has everything you could want for a wonderful stay. It is super clean, private yet centrally located in Wear Valley. Beautifully decorated, big porches to enjoy the mountain air. Thanks to the management staff for offering this clean beautiful cabin.
• Gayla May - 8/22/2022
  The cabin is beautiful. We have stayed in this cabin several times because it is so nice.
• David Miljus - 7/10/2022
  Nicest place we have found over the last 4 years.
• Donnie Leonard - 6/25/2022
  Lovely cabin!
• Margaret Stahr - 5/20/2022
  Very nice cabin. We enjoyed our stay and hope to be back.
• Lena Zinninger - 4/14/2022
  The cabin was nice but a little dusty. It was in a great location. Our famiy had a wonderful time and would stay here again.
• Debra Wiggins - 1/17/2022
  The cabin was great! We enjoyed our stay. It was very clean, well-stocked, and very comfortable!
• Tonya Berrong - 9/18/2021
  Beautiful cabin, plenty of room for 2 couples. Loved sitting on the porch swing and rocking chairs on the deck after a long day hiking. Very steep driveway, but else was wonderful.
• Ann - 8/4/2021
  This is a super nice cabin and in a perfect place. It also has everything you need for your stay. We stayed 5 days and enjoyed every minute if it .Will be back soon.
• Becky Hibbard - 8/1/2021
  Loved this cozy cabin! Only thing I would change is we would have loved a patio table on the deck to eat our meals at. Morning coffee on the porch swing listening to the birds is a great way to start the morning!
• Julie Thornton - 7/24/2021
  Great cabin. Clean and relaxing. I love the set up. The beds were comfortable. Perfect for my family.
• June Rich - 7/10/2021
  Our stay was very enjoyable with many great amenities. Check-in and check-out processes we're super smooth. The kitchen was well-equipped. Cleanliness and upkeep were superb. Would be happy to stay here again.
• Debbie Ballance - 7/10/2021
  Great
• Deb Bragg - 6/8/2021
  Great getaway spot to relax and enjoy nature. Didn't know how steep the climb was to the cabin, so we were a bit surprised. Directions are confusing because of the multiple wayfinding signs to "Ginseng Way".

  Management Response: Thank you for staying with us. The driveway is a little steep being in the mountains and all but very doable. We give step by step directions to the cabin and point out the Ginseng Way signs NOT to turn at so that you are getting to the cabin the quickest and easiest way.
• Brian Cooper - 6/3/2021
  We really liked the cabin. Worked very well for a family of 5 with 3 older girls. Spacious common area downstairs. The management responded quickly bringing a new replacement grill grate when I notified them that the grill grate was rusty.
• Karen Bossieux - 5/21/2021
  Great location, well supplied the cabin with towels, kitchen equipment was great, air hockey, the provision of garbage bags was wonderful along with a number of other items such as the dishwasher soap provided, paper towels, and....
• Amanda Mitchell - 4/11/2021
  The cabin had plenty of space for us. The driveway is steep, but manageable in an SUV.
• Carla Simpson - 3/28/2021
  Very nice cabin
• Michael Hedgepath - 2/14/2021
  Wonderful cabin, thoroughly enjoyed the cabin and its amenities. Only other thing is I wish it would have had an outdoor jacuzzi.
• Heather McFall - 2/11/2021
  We thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The cabin is clean, well equipped and very cozy. We enjoyed the fireplace, air hockey table and the jetted tub. We hope to come back in warmer weather to enjoy the porch. It was great as a couple’s weekend but it would also be great for a larger family or a few friends. It is close enough to the local amenities but also far enough away to not feel like you are on top of your neighbors. We hope to be back soon.
• Wendy Kistner - 2/7/2021
  Beautiful cabin!
• Roger Morrison - 1/10/2021
  The absolute cleanest cabin we’ve ever stayed in!!!! It’s was homey & just the best ever!!!
• Meredith B Johnson - 11/14/2020
  We had a great time and the accommodations were lovely.
• Debby Nalbone - 11/7/2020
  Once again, Smokey Cabins gains a FIVE STAR rating. Such a beautiful cabin fully appointed with everything you need. The have a coffeemaker and a K Cup maker. The owner even stocked the house with hot chocolate, peppermints and marshmallows. We loved sitting on the back porch swing! They even had two recliners, one for each of us. Don't miss the little area in Wears Valley complete with a winery, cafe and great General Store. We picked up some great Christmas gifts! Great restaurants and even an IGA nearby. Get out and enjoy a country drive or hike. So many gorgeous areas. Only negative is the steep drive from the main road to the cabin. Just take it easy and you'll be fine.
• Randy Scott - 10/26/2020
  Went on a mini getaway with the wife for the weekend. The cabin was great very clean and just as described. Would highly recommend for anybody looking to stay in the future
• Tracey Worley - 10/12/2020
  We loved the cabin. It was very clean, comfortable and decorated beautifully! We love the Pigeon Forge area and will definitely use your rental service again.
• TONI BAARTZ - 9/22/2020
  We stayed at Higher Ground for about a week and found it so comfortable and clean! Very homey feeling and loved the detail to the decorating for fall. Beds were very comfortable too which was very important to us. Would stay there again for sure.
• Becky Wells - 8/13/2020
  Very nice cabin! We enjoyed our stay at Higher Ground. The decor is splendid, and we had fun playing checkers and air hockey in the game area. There is not much of a view due to foliage, but we enjoyed sitting on the porch swing and watching the squirrel who had made his home in a nearby tree. The drive is extremely steep, but the parking is adequate once you get up there. The only issue we had was that the shower door in the upstairs bathroom would not close. We notified management, but told them we could manage if they wanted to wait until we left to fix it. Hopefully they took care of that issue. I would definitely book this cabin again. Make sure to eat breakfast at Hillbilly's Restaurant if you are in this area!
• A. Torres - 8/12/2020
  Very clean, very comfortable!
• Alyssa Cade - 8/3/2020
  Cabin was beautifully kept and decorated! Very peaceful location, wonderfully spacious, and close to several avenues of amenities and entertainment! Will definately recommend and will stay again!
• Craig Moore - 7/24/2020
  What an absolutely awesome cabin! I don't want to tell you how great it is because it will be more difficult to get. It is so well maintained, comfortable, and inviting. It has everything you need for an awesome week. My girls and I spent every evening sitting on the back deck playing cards and sharing a bottle of wine from a local winery. You can't go wrong with Higher Ground.
• Tim Lee - 7/13/2020
  The cabin was excellent and very nice. Would definitely stay in the cabin again! Love the area as it is the same place where we just sold our cabin.
• Randall Hollon - 6/29/2020
  Wonder cabin in a nice location. Clean with all the necessary creature comforts.
• Teri Mack - 6/22/2020
  Very beautiful and beautiful cabin
• Wendy Mullis - 6/21/2020
  We loved our visit! We will be back.
• Sara Palmer - 6/14/2020
  The Higher Ground cabin is absolutely stunning! My husband and I felt at home, so much so, that we want to come back and stay with Smoky Cabins each year. Each aspect of Higher Ground was beautiful, we enjoyed our time at the cabin when we weren’t out exploring the area.
• Elizabeth Lark - 5/29/2020
  We have been renting from Smoky Cabins about 10 years. We love all of the cabins we have stayed in. But Highter Ground is awesome awesome. It is our favorite by far. We also love how it is decorated. 2nd time staying in this cabin. Next year we will make it a 3rd time. Thank you for allowing us to rent your beautiful cabin for our 16th wedding anniversary. God Bless.
• Elizabeth Leatherman - 5/26/2020
  Higher Ground is an excellent place to go to get away from it all! The cabin was perfect: cozy, beautifully decorated, very well stocked and so inviting! We had a fabulous vacation. Thank you for a great visit!
• steve styers - 5/8/2020
  This was our second stay at this cabin. We always book thru you all and are always satisfiedwith our stay.
• leonard Bingert - 3/22/2020
  It was a beautiful cabin, excellent location to everything, including the park. Well supplied with everything you need to have a great stay.
• William Brown - 2/17/2020
  Great
• Charles Brewer - 1/7/2020
  We enjoyed our stay here. The location was nice. Around 30 min to Dollywood 20 minutes to pigeon forge. The cabin was nicely decorated and clean but could use updates on a few items. Overall a very nice stay.
• Brenda Bilbrey - 11/2/2019
  Great Cabin, Very clean and comfortable.
• Steve Worthy - 10/25/2019
  A beautiful cabin in the peaceful Wears Valley area.
• William Snyder - 10/16/2019
  This was our second stay in the mountains and this was just as wonderful as the first including thee bears that welcomed us home one day !! Please thank the owners for providing such a wonderful place for us to stay.
• Jeannine M. Williams - 8/19/2019
  It was a delightful, cozy, and comfortable cabin that was so close to all the various activities the area has to offer. We enjoyed sitting out on the porch both morning and evening. We would definitely choose this cabin for future return trips!
• Holly Sanders - 7/21/2019
  We immensely enjoyed this cabin. It was perfect for our family of 6. We had plenty of blankets, towels and a well stocked kitchen. The kids enjoyed the air hockey table. I enjoyed running in the quiet neighborhood. The handbook was so helpful for quick references! We were also thankful for all the dressers as we were able to unpack fully for our 7 day stay!
• Debbie Fuqua - 7/16/2019
  We really enjoyed our stay in this lovely cabin. All the comforts of home. Loved the electric recliner. Be aware the driveway is STEEP, and if you have a car low to the ground it will drag if you are not careful. But don't let that stop you from staying here.
• Tyler Cagle - 7/3/2019
  We love it! We will be back!!!
• Harold Ewers - 6/23/2019
  The cabin is beautiful, well stocked, clean, and well maintained. Thank you.
• Amanda Newman - 6/16/2019
  Beautiful Cabin - felt like home. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back.
• Virginia Emmons - 6/7/2019
  Higher Ground was absolutely amazing.. we enjoyed our stay and most definitely be booking it again when we visit..
• Nancy West - 4/4/2019
  Lovely home with beautiful views
• roger bullock - 3/17/2019
  The cabin was easy to find and in a nice location. The cabin is beautiful. We enjoyed our stay and hope to return soon.
• Pamela Griffith - 2/18/2019
  Easy reservation and check in/out process. Directions to cabin we're easy to follow. The cabin was great. The owners certainly added that extra touch.
• Melissa Kelley - 1/20/2019
  Gorgeous cabin.... extremley clean... and location was great. whirlpool wld have been nice but not enuf hot water to fill it up ... (disappointing) Needs a HOT TUB..
• Rose Sager - 1/16/2019
  The cabin was beautifully decorated and very clean. It had everything anyone could need. Will definitely be staying again. Absolutely loved it!
• David Collier - 1/9/2019
  Terrific cabin. Clean, comfortable, with a great interior layout. Good privacy. Good proximity to all the stuff that portion of Tennessee has to offer. Great staff if you need assistance.
• Jeff Crowe - 12/28/2018
  Beautifully decorated and super comfortable. Our daughters will remember spending Christmas here forever! We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely come back soon!
• gregory williams - 12/17/2018
  Awesome cabin, great decide n very nice accommodations. Definitely will stay there again
• Paulla Mitchell - 10/18/2018
  The cabin is in a nice area. It was very comfortable and everything we needed was right in the cabin. Very enjoyable stay.
• Brenda Bilbrey - 9/24/2018
  This was our 3rd or 4th time staying in the Higher Ground Cabin, it is the nicest cabin we have ever rented in the Smokies.
• Amy Griffin - 9/17/2018
  Very nice cabin
• Jackie Mayhall - 9/4/2018
  It was great!! We really enjoyed it so much!! Thank you for letting us stay in your cabin!
• Terry Kimbler - 8/11/2018
  Very nice and clean cabin we really loved are stay. cabin was fully stocked with everything you needed we will stay again.
• Cindy Carpenter - 7/20/2018
  Very charming cabin! We were very surprised how updated, clean and beautifully decorated it was! Would definitely recommend it to others. We read about the steep drive ahead of our visit so we were prepared but still the first time up was a bit nervous. Would love to stay again!
• Kyle Patterson - 7/10/2018
  The higher ground cabin was perfect for our family. More than enough room for all of us, full kitchen & beautifully tucked away in the mountains. If you’re looking to ‘unplug’ this is perfect. We will definitely stay again.
• Patricia Holland - 5/21/2018
  Very nice and clean cabin. We enjoyed our stay. It was very peaceful . Had everything thing you need. Will be renting again
• David Franklin - 5/19/2018
  At this point I’ve lost count on how many times we’ve stayed with you but this was another great time. Cabin was fantastic. The only thing missing is a hot tub. See you again in September.
• Elizabeth Lark - 5/11/2018
  The cabin was awesome and beautifully decorated. We were very impressed. We usually try to stay in a different cabin each year. I believe we have been staying with Smoky Cabins for about 10 years. But my husband said he wouldn't mind staying in this cabin again. Wasn't too keen on the steep driveway, but the cabin made up for it. Have a great day.
• Elaine Kiefer - 2/15/2018
  Lovely cabin. Very neat and clean. Well decorated and very comfortable. Driveway is steep, but manageable without snow or ice. We loved it and we will return.
• Donna Davis - 12/28/2017
  The pictures do not do this cabin justice! It’s very beautiful,cozy,clean,comfortable,easy access to everything and everywhere ❤️
• Tammy Browning - 12/26/2017
  We enjoyed our stay.
• Lisa Forsythe - 12/24/2017
  The cabin was very clean. Loved the downstairs decor a lot; very cozy and just what you'd expect in a mountain cabin. The upstairs could use updating, but it was very clean and comfortable.
• Tiffany Porter - 12/3/2017
  Very quiet, cozy, and beautiful cabin! We loved our stay here!
• Karen DeLaigle - 11/18/2017
  We had a great stay. No problems whatsoever. We had everything we needed.