Tippy Top was wonderful

Mel (Louisville, KY)
Review submitted: November 5, 2007   Date of arrival: October 1, 2007

The amenities at Tippy Top were GREAT!!!!. We have been vacationing in the smoky mountains for years and have stayed in several cabins, and we have finally found our home in the smokies "Tippy Top".

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Helpful votes: 23 / 27

GREAT CABIN !!!

VICKL (HATTIESBURG, MS)
Review submitted: November 26, 2012   Date of arrival: November 20, 2012

My family enjoyed Thanksgiving vacation at Tippy Top Cabin. Cabin was great, clean, plenty of room and wonderful view. The grandchildren loved the game room. Thanks for allowing us to stay at Tippy Top. We had a wonderful time. Hope to visit again soon.

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, pet-friendly, sight seeing

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Helpful votes: 3 / 3

Great Cabin

Nose Head (Selam, Alabama)
Review submitted: November 13, 2012   Date of arrival: August 25, 2012

This reasonably priced and beautifully spacious cabin exceeded my expectations! Everything was so clean and comfortably decorated to give that wonderful "like-home" feeling. With 4 baths and 6 bedrooms, the cabin could very comfortably fit twice the amount of people. The view is just gorgeous, and location is perfectly positioned close enough to all major attractions, but far enough to have that cozy-cabin-in-the-woods feel. The cabin was fully equipped with any and all household amenity desired, all I had to bring was the food. Absolutely can't wait to vacation here again, and have already reserved my next stay here!

Recommended for: adventure seekers, families with young children, people with disabilities, families with teenagers

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Helpful votes: 3 / 3

Superb Mountain Getaway

Daniel R. ()
Review submitted: October 11, 2011   Date of arrival: March 14, 2011

Our family from MN, IN and SC held a mini reunion at the cabin and everyone agreed...we could not have picked a better place. Unlike many cabins we've rented, Peaceful actually does look exactly as depicted in the website photos. The cabin was very spacious for 10 adults and 6 grandkids. The kitchen was more than adequately equiped with everything needed. The great room area was comfortable and the view out the windows and porches toward the mountain side was wonderful. We always seemed to find someone rocking in the chairs on the 2 decks....relaxing and taking in the view. We all agreed that if we return to the Smokies individually or collectively, we will definitely rent this cabin again. It is centrally located for all the activities in the area and is very reasonably priced for everything it has to offer. Thank You Mark for allowing us to share your Great!! Cabin

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, people with disabilities, families with teenagers

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Helpful votes: 4 / 5

Cabin not completely as described

Leanne M. ()
Review submitted: July 10, 2011   Date of arrival: July 3, 2011

We had a great time during our stay. The cabin is in a beautiful location and the views are amazing. The game room was a big hit! Our disappointment was that the cabin was not totally accurate on the amenities it claims to have and was not very clean when we checked in. There are only 3 king beds. The other 2 bedrooms were a double and a queen. Also the main floor bathroom does not have a shower, only a tub. This was a little disappointing considering our large group and having to share 3 bathrooms, two of which are on the top floor in the bedrooms. The house was very dusty with cobwebs on stuff and dust balls under all the furniture. One of the bedrooms even had toe nail clippings all over the floor in closet. Another thing, a lot of the furniture inside and out of the house was not in the best condition and looked as if it was ready to fall apart. The outdoor furniture made us nervous to sit on b/c the chairs were so torn. On the back door on the main level, the door handle was ready to fall off. We did call maintenance who was quick to respond but he was unable to fix it, only tighten it. With a little bit of maintenance and a better cleaning crew, this could be a great place to stay.

Recommended for: families with young children, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, pet-friendly

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Helpful votes: 8 / 8

WONDERFUL CABIN!!!

Review submitted: April 14, 2011   Date of arrival: March 13, 2011

Tippy Top was gorgeous. The cabin was very clean and well maintained. The Hot Tub was very relaxing and the VIEWS!!! breathtaking. See you next year.

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Helpful votes: 1 / 1

Tippy Top Magnificent

Mick (Central Florida)
Review submitted: January 17, 2011   Date of arrival: September 18, 2010

Mark, your cabin was beyond what we pictured. Our large family had lots of room in Tippy Top and the location was great. Seculded but yet close to many attractions. The soaking in the hottub with a million dollar view will forever be a favorite memory. The kitchen was well equipped and the entire cabin was just as you described. We plan on returning next year.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, families with young children, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Helpful votes: 6 / 6

What a Great Retreat!!!

Review submitted: September 9, 2010   Date of arrival: April 18, 2010

This was our second year staying at the cabin and we had a great time as before! The TIPPY TOP was in perfect shape and very comfortable. We really felt like we were at a place of our own. I would recommend TIPPY TOP to anyone! We are looking forward to going back next year! Thank you Mark for sharing your Great Cabin!

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Helpful votes: 5 / 5

Awesome Cabin with Awesome View!!!

Review submitted: July 9, 2010   Date of arrival: June 26, 2010

This cabin was wonderful with unique decor and well maintained. The amenities for the younger crowd and the young at heart kept them very entertained (Air Hockey, Table Tennis, Pool, Darts, fooseball, Pacman table games etc.) the view was breathtaking and the cabin was very accomidating. Mark (Owner) was a pleasure to work with and very a helpful. Thanks again and see you next year.

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Helpful votes: 4 / 4

taken a lot of abuse

Love Newfies (Pittsburgh,Pa)
Review submitted: June 16, 2010   Date of arrival: June 5, 2010

we stayed at tippy top june 5 2010. for a listing as Luxury cabin- we were very disappointed. while we recieved a very good discount for booking early it was obvious the cabin has taken a lot of abuse and this owner is not putting any money back into what was once a luxury cabin. only 50% of the hot tub jets worked due to missing handles, no face plate for the stereo system, no speaker wires in the house for reciever, lamps with missing legs and proped up to stand, broken off ceiling fan blades. AC did not reach the two master bedrooms at all. appliances were dirty with old food. Ants,broken towel holders, broken beds and living room furniture...my dad travels with a tool kit and we ended up fixing and leaving the cabin in better shape than we found it.the gated comm. pool was dirty/cloudy and not appealing to use. The game room however, was awsome. the handy man was very attentive and helped with what he was able. The view was as beautiful and the area attractions are many as is discribed. We would be more disappointed if were charged high season prices and will not re-rent in any season.

Recommended for: sight seeing

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Helpful votes: 5 / 8

Great Adventure

Barbara Moshier (NYC)
Review submitted: March 25, 2010   Date of arrival: August 15, 2009

It was our first time visit to the area. The house was great. Plenty of room for several families. Great game room with all the old games like Pac Man.. That was a big hit with the adults and kids. Close to town and all the fun things to do. Mark was great and very helpful..

Recommended for: adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, sight seeing, tourists without a car

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Helpful votes: 5 / 5

Very Pleased with Tippy Top- the name Fits!

Patricia Fajardo (Charlotte,NC)
Review submitted: July 31, 2009   Date of arrival: June 18, 2009

I had been looking for a spacious cabin rental for our family get together earlier this summer, after reading the reviews for Tippy Top and the other cabins the owner has I was sold on the cabin.
The owner was very nice and guaranteed I would be more than comfortable with my large group (18 of us!) where we blown away with the many amenities that were included and the view! Entertainment for the men, an area for us women and the younger crowd was able to go sight seeing and enjoy the sparkling pool. The cabin was very roomy and had the most comfortable furniture! Very well kept too. I am glad I had my stay at Tippy TOP!

Recommended for: adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, pet-friendly, sight seeing

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Helpful votes: 4 / 4

Tennessee Vacation

Tippy Top Guest (Crystal Lake, IL)
Review submitted: June 30, 2009   Date of arrival: June 20, 2009

This was a great house for us. We are three families meeting with a range of kids between 9-24.... It was an adventure just to get up the mountain not bad with an ATV. Close to Pidgeon Forge and all the things to do, but far enough from the noise at night to relax and enjoy the Hot Tub or Pool table. Thank You! We had a great time.

Recommended for: families with young children, families with teenagers, sight seeing

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Helpful votes: 4 / 4