When's the BEST time for a log cabin vacation in the Smokies?

Everything blooms in the Spring. The entire landscape springs forth with colors you never thought possible. Then there’s Summer. Basking under the warmth of the sun on an innertube or just relaxing next to a splashing river or creek, it’s your best chance to view wildlife. And Fall! Ahhhhh! The brilliant colors of the forest and the memorable crisp autumn mornings. Maybe Winter? Exploring snowy trails in the clear, quiet mountain air.

The BEST TIME to stay at a vacation cabin?

The ANSWER: Right AFTER the owner's have vacationed there . . .regardless of the season!

No matter how well a vacation rental property is managed or maintained, they just cannot compete with hands-on-maintenance by the owner. When the owner shows up it's ususally "ALL Hands On Deck" for a complete status check of the cabin:

• Deep cleaning the grill
• Wash ALL the dishes, pots and pans
• Restock the "Junk Drawer" and other consumables
• Organize the games & books
• Replace worn items
• Check all the appliances, TVs, Internet, etc.
• Upgrade and replace dated items
• In a nutshell . . . getting it ready for "Mom & Dad"!

The problem is knowing WHEN the owner has just been there, right?

Unless the cabin is "Owner Managed", you know the owner, or you're family you probably won't know when they're planning their vacation.

Well . . .You're in LUCK!

You've stumbled onto this blog post RIGHT before we're heading down to decorate the Bear's Den for the Winter holidays. From Nov. 28, 2006 through late Jan. 2007 the Bear's Den will be fully decorated with Winter Lodge decor.

I've posted some pictures of the Bear's Den from the last time we had it decorated but we'll be updating the pictures next week with all the NEW stuff for 2006. Click here.

We added high-speed Internet at the cabin this Summber so we'll keep you posted on our exploits over our post-hanksgiving Weekend!

We'd love to have you stay with us for the holidays!! Click here to check availability and to book your Winter stay.

I just check our calendar for November and see that some LUCKY guests are coming in RIGHT AFTER we have to leave!!!