About Mountain Shadows Resort
The Mountain Shadows Resort is a
series of cabins that sit just outside of Gatlinburg, Tennessee and
right next to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Each cabin at this resort is privately owned and individually decorated. The cabins feature a variety of different amenities, including full kitchens, Jacuzzi tubs, separate bedrooms, fireplaces, flat screen televisions, and decks with hot tubs.
Amenities available at this property include free Wi-Fi, barbecue grills, a concierge, and ticket booking assistance. The resort has an outdoor pool, a playground, and a picnic area on-site, as well.
There is a restaurant across the street from the Mountain Shadows Resort called Smoky Mountain Shakes-N-Dawgs. Other dining options in the area include Famous Fries, Crystelle Creek Restaurant, and Hungry Bear BBQ #1.
This property is located six miles from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, 13.7 miles from the Grand Majestic Theater, and 14.1 miles from Dollywood amusement park.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Nice, quiet location
Past guests have loved the location of this property, as it is close enough to Gatlinburg that you could head there during the day, while still being right beside the Smoky Mountains. In addition, the area is very quiet, providing guests with a truly peaceful place to spend some time.
positive:
Hot tubs on the balconies
Many guests have liked the fact that there are hot tubs on the balconies of these cabins. Being able to relax in a hot tub at the end of a long day provided guests with everything that they needed to have a peaceful, enjoyable evening.
positive:
Cabins have kitchens
Multiple guests have appreciated having access to a full kitchen while staying in these cabins. Because of this kitchen, guests were able to cook their own meals and avoid having to eat out a number of times each day.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Cleanliness issues
There have been complaints about the cabins not being completely clean when guests have first arrived. This was been disappointing for guests, as they have found dirty dishes, sheets, and bathrooms, which they weren't expecting.
negative:
Uncomfortable beds
Numerous guests have mentioned that the beds are uncomfortable in these cabins and this made it difficult for these guests to sleep. Guests would like to see the mattresses replaced in the future because this would improve the overall quality of the accommodations.
negative:
Not enough privacy
Guests have complained that the cabins at this property are very close to each other. This was a negative for guests, as they believed that their cabins would be a little more secluded and that they would have privacy from their neighbours.