We finally got off the "main drag" and headed through some pretty authentic Tennessee hills in search of our sight unseen cabin. We had a map (I use this term loosely), my mother-in-law was driving and my sister-in-law was navigating all while using a Garmin GPS system that we were informed might be a little sketchy in the mountain areas. We were all set, don'tcha think? Did I mention it was almost dark?
The roads were thin, wet, steep, and mis-labeled, but, believe it or not, we only made 2 or 3 wrong turns before finding the cabin. These cabins are controlled by lock boxes with key codes that are provided by the rental agency. We tried several times to unlock this lock box so as to retrieve the key to the door before being eaten by any stray hungry critters. No luck, we were idiots! Couldn't even work the key box, now what? While some of us were looking to see if there was yet another way into this place, others of us were looking at the picture and saying "this cabin doesn't look like the one in the picture". Of course it doesn't because we were at the wrong cabin. So, we backed out of this steep, thin, wet drive only to discover that we had driven right by our cabin in search of someone else's cabin. This was quite typical of us and we were actually quite proud that we did this well without any real event to speak of, so keep that in mind.
We had no trouble operating the correct key box and entering the correct cabin....
Only kidding.................
This is actually our cabin and it was gorgeous. The map says it is in Sevierville. the GPS says it is in Pigeon Forge, and I thought it was in Gatlinburg, but hey, we found it anyway!
You can tell from the picture why they call them the Smoky Mountains. It is very misty with a Stephen King kind of setting going on during the winter months. Wouldn't be up here alone, I'll tell you that much!
The cabin was very cozy and inviting and I could've stayed a week in front of the fire or in the beautiful king size bed with the homemade quilts. There was a hot tub out on the back deck that was also very inviting. I could picture myself sitting in front of the window, watching it snow while the fire was burning and I was writing my memoirs blog. Only problem...NO INTERNET ACCESS!
Ha! That first cabin looks scary. But the actual one is beautiful. I'm sure it was very cozy. I would love to be somewhere like that right now. *sigh*
Posted by: castocreations | 31 March 2008 at 20:21
Hi I enjoyed your story, it really makes one want to travel again. Keep it up it is great.
Posted by: frostygirl | 01 April 2008 at 12:19
The cabin looks fantastic! But the 'smoke' makes it look abit eerie though, especially the rear portion. Looks like it opens to to sudden drop behind?
You didn't mention any fireplace. Was there one? Because I didn't see any chimney in the picture...
Posted by: C K | 03 April 2008 at 04:26
CK- I am thinking if I went up there alone I could write a really creepy slasher novel, ha ha. There was a fireplace in the living area, but it was gas and on a timer. Kind of weird, but it probably keeps morons from burning the place down. Thanks for stopping by!
Posted by: Annie | 03 April 2008 at 11:47
The cabin looks fantastic for me.I can also imagining myself there writing memories...hehehe....nice time to chillout away from the pc!we need to recharge and that's exactly a perfect spot, i bet!
Posted by: Portia | 03 April 2008 at 13:30
Hi Annie! Wow, talk about life getting in the way!... Sorry I haven't been by much lately, but I'm glad you finally made it to the right cabin and had a nice time. Not many things are more beautiful than watching the sun come up over the misty mountains and light up the "oceans" of fog in the valeys, or sitting in the hot tub on the deck at 2am watching shooting stars over the mountains! Yep, been there, done that, didn't need the shirt! Can't wait to go back!
Posted by: Fred | 04 April 2008 at 17:17
The frist cabin looks amazing! Would have loved to be in there, trying to light the fire, freezing slowly to death. Ah memories.
Posted by: Freelance Guru | 06 April 2008 at 00:37
The video is well shoot. The cabin is really looking great and nice. The vacation will be best if anyone plans here.
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