Family Memories Cabin
Cabin Summary:
- Bedrooms: 3
- Sleeps: 10
- Setting: Valley setting with mountain views
- Location: Wears Valley, Tennessee
….See our Online Guestbook here!
Additional Information:
Amenities:
- Deluxe Hot Tub!
- Game Room w/ pool table!
- Cable TV – Local, Sports, Movies & more!
- Free WiFi – provided by cable!
- Swimming Pool access – walking distance!
- Electric Fireplace! (year round use)
- access to Fishing Hole – catch & release!
- Custom Fire Pit!
- Large LED (4) Televisions!
Features:
- Mountain Views!
- Valley setting – level fenced yard – Easy access!
- Central Location – minutes to attractions/dining etc!
- Paved driveway & parking!
- 1 step from parking to cabin entrance!
- Mostly on one level – ask!
- Fully equipped Kitchen!
- Full sized – Washer/dryer!
Cabin Extra’s:
- Walk-in Shower!
- Central Location – no scary mtn roads!
- Front sitting area w/ views of mountains!
- Easy ‘all weather’ access!
- Decorated for Christmas!
- Covered deck – hot tub!
- Gas Grill on deck!
- Patio & Occasional outdoor furnishings!
- Good Cell Phone Coverage! (Verizon & Att)
- Experience a fun filled family vacation to the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee while staying in a cabin named Family Memories and you can be certain it will be a big hit with Dad, Mom and the whole family.
When we first laid eyes on our cabin we knew it was going to be an awesome place to have memory making family vacations. We all have them. Fond memories of childhood vacations spent on a big family adventures together. That is what Family Memories are all about!
So how can a cabin deliver on Family Memories? First and foremost a great location. A easy on the nerves level drive to the cabin that still offers great mountain views! So now we safely found the cabin and are ready for fun, what do you have? How about spectacular amenities! The outdoor swimming pool is a nice level 5 minute walk from the cabin. And they also have a fishing pond and deli. So there is a day of fun right there without leaving the cabin. But the kids will be tired and hungry when we get back. We have that covered too. A full kitchen with everything you need, including a dish washer, to keep the everyone fed and not blow the budget. You can even get dad to join in grilling hamburgers or hot dogs out back. (no worries, we provide the gas for the grill).
Still need more to keep everyone happy? How about a movie or a bit of television, 4 large LED televisions and a dvd player (and did I mention there is a red box just down the road at the dollar general?) What happens if it rains? There is a game room down stair with a television for more family fun or even a hot tub under a covered porch in the back. Oh, but that’s not all – lets kick it up a notch. Spend a night in the back having a campfire in the fire pit telling stories, roasting smores or just relaxing under the stars!
All this and we haven’t left the cabin yet? Yes, all this and much more. But lets say we need some sightseeing or some Smokie Memories! Family Memories is centrally located and only about 12 minutes from Pigeon Forge or Townsend. Cades Cove or Gatlinburg. And only 6 minutes from the national park where there are sights to see and trails to hike!
And of course the grocery store is not far. Dollywood, alpine coasters, zip lines and countless other attractions are close by too. And there are others you may not have considered. One of the hidden gems is the Tuckaleechee Caverns just down in Townsend, education and remarkable memory maker.
Well you might say where does the rest and relaxation come in? There is no substitute for a good night’s rest. That is why all our cabins have pillow top comfort mattress’s so everyone is assured to be ready for the next day (even mom).
So have I convinced you? I’ve convinced myself – I’m going to stop here- even though I could go on and on. I am sure you get the point. Have a great vacation. When everyone is happy there is even time for a busy mom to relax! Book your family’s next vacation at our cabin and keep making those family memories! (and don’t forget to share – we love hearing from our guests)
Reservation Information:
- Owners/managers: Donn & Margaret Tisch
- Email: drtisch@hotmail.com
- Phone: 865.202.7657
- Booking details: listed under rental agreement tab
House Rules:
- Check-in: after 4 pm
- Check-out: before 10 am
- Maximum Occupancy: 10
- Minimum Age to Rent: 25 years (see rental agreement or call for complete details)
- Party’s/Events not allowed
- No Smoking
Location Type:
- Valley setting with mountain views!
General:
- Central Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided (recommended bringing beach towels for hot tub/pool)
- Starter Supply of paper products (enough for first night/day)
- Washer/Dryer – full sized
- Paved drive with plenty of level parking
- Electric Fireplace
- Internet wireless (high speed fiber optic)
Levels:
- Lower Level: Game room w/pool table, queen futon, laundry room.
- Upper Main Level: 1 king bedroom, 2 queen bedrooms 2 full bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, breakfast bar, open concept
Kitchen:
- Cooking Utensils
- Pots, pans, dishes, glasses etc…
- Dishwasher
- Microware
- Refrigerator
- Small appliances – drip coffee maker, blender, toaster, can opener
Dining:
- Dining Room – seats 4 – open floor plan
- Breakfast bar – seats 4
Living Room:
- Cathedral ceiling, 65 inch LED Television, Sleeper Sofa, 2 recliners, 2 leather sun room chairs, gas fireplace
Game Room:
- Pool Table, 50 inch LED Television, Queen Sleeper Futon, table w/bar stools.
Bedrooms:
- Bedroom 1: King bed, en suite bathroom, 32 inch LED Television
- Bedroom 2: Queen bed, 32 inch LED Television
- Bedroom 3: Queen bed
Bathrooms:
- Bathroom 1: Full Walk-in shower
- Bathroom 2: Full w/tub-shower
Entertainment:
- Pool Table – 8 foot slate
- Internet WiFi
- Comcast cable Television, locals, weather, sports, movies
- DVD player in living room
- Fishing pool access walking distance away (small rental fee for poles in season or bring your own equipment year round) by swimming pool
- Fire Pit – firewood is not provided but readily available at several outlet in the valley
- Hot Tub – deluxe 6 person
- Swimming Pool access – outdoor weather permitting – walking distance away
Outdoors:
- Fenced in yard
- Covered Porch (back)
- Gas Grill – we provide the lp, please call if need of refill
- 6 person patio set
- Custom Fire Pit – Adirondack chairs
- Rocking Chairs, outdoor occasional chairs
Pool/Spa:
- outdoor Swimming Pool access
- 6 person hot tub
Attractions:
- Restaurants
- Theaters
- Cinemas
- Dollywood
- Zip Lines
- Alpine Coasters
Leisure Activities:
- Scenic drives
- outlet shopping – antiquing
- Sight Seeing
- Wild life viewing
- Rocking on the porch
Adventures & Sports:
- Fishing – fly fishing
- Golfing
- Hiking – over 800 miles of trails in national park
- Tubing
- Horseback Riding
- Zip Lines
- Kayaking
Local Services:
- Grocery Stores
- Gas stations
- Banking/ATM
Family Memories cabin has long been a favorite cabin with our guests! They love the fact that the cabin is very easy to reach in any kind of weather and that it has a beautiful view of the mountains, not to mention the fenced yard. It’s a highly rated cabin and the following guest reviews bears that out!
Shared from our Online Guestbook!
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Travel Times –
Family Memories is in a wonderful central location that will save you valuable travel time when visiting all the area attractions!
Distances to:
- Pigeon Forge – 11 minutes
- Gatlinburg – 26 minutes
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park – 5 minutes
- Cades Cove – 27 minutes
- Townsend – 8 minutes
- Dollywood – 23 minutes
- Knoxville Airport – 45 minutes
(times taken from Google maps)
1. AGE: To reserve this cabin, you must be at least 25 years old. Groups of unrelated guests must get prior approval. Anyone under 25 years of age must be accompanied by an adult guardian or parent. The minimum acceptable ratio to rent is four (4) children to one (1) adult over the age of 25. A parent or guardian must be staying in the cabin at all times
We do not rent to sororities, fraternities, college or high school groups. For questions, please call 865-202-76572. PAYMENTS: To make a reservation we require 1/3 of the total rental amount down on a credit card with the balance due 30 days prior to your arrival date. Reservations will be cancelled for failure to pay the balance after 2 days late. The cabin/property will be put back on the calendar and advertised for rent to another party.
3. CANCELLATIONS: the fee to cancel is equal to 1/3 of the total rental amount (same as your first payment). Cancellations received 30 days or less, prior to the arrival date, will be responsible for the entire rental amount unless the cabin is rented to another party. (It may be necessary to discount the cabin last minute in order to rent it and any refund will be for the difference and less the fee to cancel.)
4. SECURITY DEPOSIT: A $100 refundable deposit will be collected when your balance is due (30 days before your arrival date) and returned within two days after you check out provided there is no extra cleaning or damage. We reserve the right to bill your credit card if expenses exceed the amount of deposit.
5. INSURANCE/REFUNDS: We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance for unintended cancellation, disruption of utilities, inclement weather, Acts of God, accidental damage, accidents, injury, break downs, medical emergencies and any other unintended consequences. We do not refund money for early departures, power outages, inclement weather or other disruptions to appliances, amenities or any of the conditions (afore mentioned or not) that is beyond of our control.
6. CHECK /IN TIMES: Check in time is after 4 pm. Every effort will be made to have your cabin ready by 4 pm, in the exceedingly rare event that the cabin is not ready right at four o’lcock, we do not give refunds or compensation. Likewise, if your cabin is ready early, you’re welcome to check in up to two hours early and we do not charge for that. (Please call or text 865.202.7657 on the day you arrive to see if your cabin is ready to check in early).
7. CHECK /OUT TIMES: Check out is before 10 am. It is necessary that the cabin be vacant and ready to clean when the cleaning company arrives. There is a late charge of $50 per hour for anyone checking out after 10 am.
8. DEPARTURE: Before you depart;
A) Leave the beds unmade. Put towels & linens in the bath tub.
B) Wash Pots, pans and dishes, put them away in cabinets. Load breakfast plates in dishwasher and start.
C) Leave trash in trash can in the bear proof bin protector by the driveway.
D) Lock all doors and windows.
E) Set thermostat to 70 degrees.
F) Return furnishings to where they were when you checked in. Leave televisions in a connected/wired/programmed condition in which you found them.
G) Please leave the cabin and grounds in the condition you found it.8a. LOST/LEFT ITEMS: If we are able to find any items left behind and return is requested, a $25 handling fee plus postage will be charged for all items returned.
9. SMOKING: All of our vacation homes/cabins are Non-smoking. You may smoke outdoors if you safely dispose of, extinguish smoking material and pick up your cigarette butts.
10. PETS: This is cabin does allow for an approved dog. No cats!
A) Pet must meet with prior approval and a fee paid.
B) Pets are not allowed on the beds or furnishings.
C) Pets left alone in the cabin must be in a portable kennel.
D) Pets that chew, bite or are not properly house trained are not allowed.
E) You must pick up after your pet.11. PARTY/EVENTS POLICY: We do not allow parties of any kind. We reserve the right to ask anyone to leave the property without notice or refund for having a party.
12. VISITORS: Non-paying guests are not allowed unless permission is granted in advance.
13. PARKING: There is parking for 5 cars in the driveway.
14. WINTER DRIVING: It is possible for there to be snow and/or ice storms during winter months. This cabin has never had a problem. We are not responsible or liable for the weather, condition of the road/driveway or your ability to reach or depart from the cabin.
15. IMPROPER USE OF PROPERTY: We reserve the right to ask anyone to leave our cabin/property without notice or refund for any kind of improper use of the cabin. Abusing our vacation home is not allowed and we reserve the right to bill your account for repairs, damage or loss caused that is outside of normal wear and tear.
16. ACCESSIBILITY: It may be necessary on occasion for us to gain entry into the property during your stay (for example: scheduled pest control) we, our representatives and/or maintenance personnel reserve the right to enter the property if necessary. We promise to keep this to an absolute minimum.
17. CLEANING: The cabin/property will be inspected and cleaned after departure. The cleaning fee includes laundering of bedding, linens and towels. Tenants are required to leave the property in the same general condition that it was found/received in by making sure that dishes are washed and put away. And that the property has been picked up, furnishings replaced, televisions programed/connected/working, and the property is ready to be vacuumed, dusted and laundered.
17a, FURNITURE: This cabin is privately owned and decorated to the owner’s personal taste. Please remember that this is our personal vacation cabin and treat it with care during your stay. Do not move furniture. You may incur an additional charge for housekeeping to reposition furnishings and décor.
Photographs are meant to provide a general feel; specific furnishings and décor items in the cabin will change from time to time and may vary from photographs. Bed and bath linens, blankets and pillows are all provided for your use. The kitchen comes fully
equipped.18. HOT TUB: You and your guests use the hot tub at your own risk. You must keep the hot tub covered when not in use. You must read and follow all directions and safety procedures before using the hot tub. They are posted near the tub or in the cabin book. Do not sit, stand on or damage hot tub covers.
18a. POOL TABLE: Do not attempt to move the pool table. If the pool table is moved or damaged, you are responsible for either paying for repairs or a replacement.
18b. BBQ GRILL: If you use the grill you are responsible for cleaning it after each use. We provide the propane as needed for the gas grill. If you find both propane tanks empty, just give us a call and we will have a full one delivered as soon as possible.
19. AIR CONDITIONER: Do not use the Air Conditioner or Furnace with the windows or doors open. Do not use the Fireplace & Air Conditioner at the same time. This is a waste of gas and electricity, causes the unit to freeze and will cause permanent damage to the unit leaving you without heat or air condition for duration of your stay. Please be responsible.
20. FIREPLACES: All fireplaces are seasonal. Depending on weather, they are usually turned on in October and turned off in March. All fireplaces are on a timer. Do not attempt to light, adjust or cook on fireplace. Do not move the logs.
20a. FIRE PIT: Please use caution when lighting a fire. Do not scrounge the woods for fire wood. Fire wood should be purchased from a local vendor. Fires need to be full extinguished when not supervised. Unexpected high winds at night are not uncommon. You are responsible if you start a forest fire, please use extreme caution.
21. FIRE WORKS: Shooting or Possessing Fire Works at any of our cabins/property is prohibited.
22. WILDLIFE/PESTS: Welcome to the mountains! We do have wild animals in the woods. Insects and pests are not uncommon in the mountains either. Each property/cabin is routinely inspected and treated for insects and pests. Do not leave doors or windows open. Do not leave food out on the counter. Do not leave trash in the cabin. Do not encourage insects, pests or wild animals. Please help us maintain the cabin for future guests.
23. LIMITS OF LIABILITY: By renting this property and signing this document you are assuming all risk and liability for any damage or loss done to persons, property, agents, employees or visitors occasioned by the present or future condition of the premises, both latent and manifest. Smoky Mountain Golden Cabins, the owners, Donn and Margaret Tisch, their employee’s or contractors are not responsible for any loss due to theft, items left behind, accidents or injuries to guests or visitors due to negligence or lack of personal responsibility.
24. ATTORNEY COSTS: If Smoky Mountain Golden Cabins or its owners, Donn and Margaret Tisch employ the services of an attorney to enforce any of the conditions of this agreement to collect amounts due, damages or losses, then the tenant shall be liable for attorney fees and costs incurred by them.
25. Amenities Liability Waiver/Hold Harmless Agreement: Please acknowledge that neither the property owner, or Smoky Mountain Golden Cabins is liable for any “bodily injury, or death” caused as a result of the use of amenities at this rental property, except under pure negligence on the part of the owner or Smoky Mountain Golden Cabins. Amenities are defined as (Swimming pools, hot tubs/spas, saunas, exercise equipment, small watercraft, bicycles, fire pits, playgrounds, fishing, recreation areas, and similar).
