Grin & Bear It

Vacation Rental Reviews

• Cozy Stay

  Stayed 6 days in December, 2012

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  Bonnie D from Miami, FL recommends this vacation rental

  We enjoyed our Christmas stay. The cabin was very comfortable and tastefully decorated.

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• Fabulous Stay at Grin & Bear It Cabin

  Stayed 7 days in December, 2012

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  Olga K from Miami, FL recommends this vacation rental

  Our one week vacation at Elk Springs Resort was absolutely wonderful. We had five people in our party and rented the Grin and Bear It cabin. It was beautifully decorated and comfortable. We can't wait to go back!

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• Grin and Bear It

  Stayed 3 days in November, 2012

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  Dawn C from Nashville, TN recommends this vacation rental

  Fantastic!!! Cant wait to go back

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• Great Place!

  Stayed 2 days in November, 2012

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  Dominick A from Lagrange, Kentucky recommends this vacation rental

  This was the second time time this year and everything went well. I enjoyed everything and I will be back!!

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• Loved it

  Stayed 3 days in October, 2012

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  Paul S from Smyrna, TN recommends this vacation rental

  Shared withlong time friends and we all agree that we should do this again.

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• Loved staying at Grin & Bear It!

  Stayed 3 days in October, 2012

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  Sherry P from Orlinda, TN recommends this vacation rental

  Our family loved staying at Grin & Bear It. So much better than a hotel. It was our home away from home! We will definitely stay there again next time!

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• Tranquility

  Stayed 2 days in August, 2012

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  La Sondra L from Memphis, TN recommends this vacation rental

  Must Do once A Year

  • Manager Responded on 8/17/2012

    Thank you for the review. Our return guests receive a 10% discount. Please think of us in the future.

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• A beautiful escape!

  Stayed 2 days in July, 2012

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  a guest from Cincinnati, OH recommends this vacation rental

  "Grin and Bear It" has a sort of hokey name, but this cabin is first-class all the way. It's in a community of homes not far from town, but worlds away from the crowds of Gatllinburg. Elk Springs properties are priced higher than others, and we wondered if it would be worth the extra money. The answer: Absolutely!!

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• "grin and bear it" cabin best location on property

  Stayed 6 days in May, 2012

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  Roy L from Troy, TN recommends this vacation rental

  Check-in and out was easy, very quiet and clean, everything exactly as described on website, out of town but close enough to get to main attractions quickly and easily, great vacation, would highly recommend

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• Excellent stay!

  Stayed 3 days in April, 2012

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  a guest from Helena, AL recommends this vacation rental

  The cabin was wonderful! The entire resort was beautiful. Have recommended it to several people already. Will definitely be back again soon.

  • Manager Responded on 4/30/2012

    Thanks again for the review. Our return customers receive a 10% discount. Come back soon.

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• April in Tennessee

  Stayed 6 days in April, 2012

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  Linda F from Windsor, ON recommends this vacation rental

  We spent a week of tranquility in the most beautiful cabin we could have ever imagined. The reservation staff were very helpful in deciding which cabin would be best for us, and it was perfect. I can't say enough about how nice the cabin was or how much we enjoyed the week. We will definitely be back again.

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• Wonderful Stay

  Stayed 9 days in April, 2012

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  a guest from West Bend, WI recommends this vacation rental

  The cabin is gorgeous. No real good way to describe it other than you have to see it. We had a few issues with the property and the staff was able to get them resolved the same day, no questions asked. Very good service. The location is great, not too far from Gatlinburg, but far enough away to get the country feel. Highly recommend Elk Springs in general and am looking forward to another visit soon.

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• Beautiful Cabin

  Stayed 2 days in March, 2012

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  a guest from Round Rock, TX recommends this vacation rental

  This is an absolutely beautiful "like new" cabin. It is located in a planned community with large lots and deep in the woods. The view of the Smokies is not great but the strong point of this cabin is it's location next to the "woods". You do feel privacy and can see nothing but forest in one direction. The only negative is the fact that there is a large cabin across from this one. When we were there, a large group of 15 kept me up briefly with loud talking and laughing. This is the closest property to Grin N Bear as it is across from it (about 150 ft).

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• Loved it

  Stayed 3 days in February, 2012

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  Elizabeth E from Charlotte, nc recommends this vacation rental

  Can't wait to go back.

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• Can't Wait to Come Back

  Stayed 5 days in December, 2011

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  a guest from Burleson, Texas recommends this vacation rental

  We stayed at Grin & Bear It during Christmas and LOVED it!!! Absolutely the best vacation we have ever had. We will be returning to stay longer than 5 days this time!

  • Manager Responded on 3/20/2012

    Thanks again for the review. Our return customers receive a 10% discount. Come back soon.

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• Awesome!

  Stayed 3 days in December, 2011

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  a guest from Woodstock, GA recommends this vacation rental

  I was very pleased and surprised when we pulled up to the cabin. It was fantastic. I enjoyed our time more at the cabin more than in Gatlinburg. The beds could have been a little more comfortable, but that is my only complaint. The water pressure in the shower was great, and the hot tub was a nice touch.

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• It will keep you grinning, and you can't Bear It to leave!

  Stayed 2 days in November, 2011

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  Joanne P from Plant City, FL recommends this vacation rental

  The cabin is a luxury home away from home! It is well appointed in it's furnishings, and beautiful wooded scenes from all sides. The rockers and gazebo w/hot well as walking in the woods, the arts & crafts community where we bought many items to remember our vacation, are just some of the many things to do. We all need serenity in our lives, and you definitely will slow down and listen to nature, and to the beat of your heart at this resort! Loved it!

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• Greatest cabin rental you could ask for.

  Stayed 4 days in November, 2011

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  Donna B from Newburgh, IN recommends this vacation rental

  We celebrated my husbands 55th birthday at the cabin. There was 5 of us that stayed at the cabin. It was perfect having 2 master bedrooms. Since 1 bedroom was upstairs it gave our daughter, son-in-law and grandson their privacy. We all enjoyed the hot tub every night. The cabin was absolutely beautiful and had everything we needed for cooking, grilling and laundry. Hopefully we will get to go back. Our cabin was located in a more private area than some, which we liked alot. Thank you for a great 4 days.

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• outstanding !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  Stayed 4 days in October, 2011

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  Robert T from Brooksville, FL recommends this vacation rental

  had a great time, cabin was outstanding, very cozy, nice and centrally located to everything, was fully equipped, for cooking, watching tv, and lounging, we will be back. wifes were very happy, loved feeding the cat.

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    We appreciate the opportunity to have you as a guest! Don't forget that you get 10% off all future stays as a repeat guest!

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• Would definitely come back

  Stayed 5 days in August, 2011

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  Stacey F from Alden, NY recommends this vacation rental

  This cabin was beautiful, and exactly as pictured on website. Liked it so much, recommended to family members who immediately booked for the following week. Enjoyed the cats that came by to visit! If traveling on motorcycles, ask about driveway before
  booking! Very steep-some are not paved (ours was). Could use nicer pillows on bed and an extra roll of toilet paper.
  

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• GREAT CABIN!

  Stayed 4 days in August, 2011

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  Chris G from Concord, NC recommends this vacation rental

  We loved it!

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• Impressed!

  Stayed 3 days in August, 2011

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  Dan S from Topeka, KS recommends this vacation rental

  Great place; we really enjoyed our stay

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• Amazing!!

  Stayed 6 days in August, 2011

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  Michael L from Ronkonkoma, NY recommends this vacation rental

  Anyone thinking of vacationing in the Gatlinburg area should definitely check out Elk Spring Resort! We actually extended our stay and had to change cabins so we were able to see that the amazing condition of our original cabin, Grin and Bear It, was not
  and exception but rather the rule, as our second cabin, Sweet Dreams, was also gorgeous and clean! The location is great as well as you're very close to Gatlinburg, Pidgeon Forge, and the Gret Smoky Mountains National Park. ***Important: Read the directions
  the resort gives you! We didn't and paid for it Big Time!***

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• LOVED IT!!!!

  Stayed 6 days in July, 2011

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  a guest from Palm City, FL recommends this vacation rental

  My family and I had a great vacation. "Grin and Bear It" was the perfect home away from home. Our kids can't wait to go back again:-). The whole area was perfect!

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• Review by a guest

  Stayed 3 days in June, 2011

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  a guest from Bettendorf, IA recommends this vacation rental

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• Grin & Bear was everything we could ask for. It was clean, well kept, had everything we needed for our vacation.

  Stayed 4 days in June, 2011

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  Cindy R from Hobart, IN recommends this vacation rental

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• Review by a guest

  Stayed 5 days in May, 2011

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  a guest from Nettleton, MS recommends this vacation rental

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• Overwhelm

  Stayed 6 days in May, 2011

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  Kevin R from Windermere, FL recommends this vacation rental

  I have been all over the world on vacations, and I must say this was the most relaxing vacation I have ever been on. I love the cabin and the resort, and I love the people of TN.
  
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• Just one word: "Awesome" !!!

  Stayed 2 days in April, 2011

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  Floarea S from Charlotte, NC recommends this vacation rental

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• Peaceful. Beautiful. Clean. Great location

  Stayed 4 days in April, 2011

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  Andrew D from Troy, MI recommends this vacation rental

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• Great place

  Stayed 7 days in April, 2011

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  a guest from Terra Haute, IN recommends this vacation rental

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• Grin and Bear It: A winner

  Stayed 6 days in April, 2011

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  a guest from Cary, IL recommends this vacation rental

  Cabin was terrific and in a nice secluded location on the resort. Everything was in good shape inside the cabin. We had an issue with wasps that was unusual, given the time of the year (March). But that aside, a big thumbs up from our family on a terrific getaway.

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• Review by a guest

  Stayed 3 days in March, 2011

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  a guest from Murfreesboro, TN recommends this vacation rental

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• Review by a guest

  Stayed 2 days in February, 2011

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  a guest from Lexington, SC recommends this vacation rental

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• Review by Ronnie B

  Stayed 2 days in January, 2011

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  Ronnie B from Goose Creek, SC recommends this vacation rental

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• Review by Joseph C

  Stayed 6 days in January, 2011

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  Joseph C from Alpina, MI recommends this vacation rental

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• We had a wonderful honeymoon experience. Cabin was awesome and in a perfect outta the way location. Only complaint we had was the last 2 nights of our stay our neighbors at the top of the hill were very loud and noisy. Partying I suppose,

  Stayed 5 days in January, 2011

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  Cheryl J from Tickfaw, La recommends this vacation rental

  other than that stay was perfect!!!!
  We will be back...Thanks

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• Review by Phillip R

  Stayed 3 days in January, 2011

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  Phillip R from Pelham, AL recommends this vacation rental

  I think they need more blinds. We did not like that people could see in through the doors and the window in the den. we had to hang up towels at night. other than that it was great!

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• Grin and Bear It

  Stayed 5 days in November, 2010

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  William T from Mountain View, AR recommends this vacation rental

  We were very impressed with the cabin. It was very beautiful inside and out,the pictures on the website don't do justice, you have to experience it in person!! It totally exceeded our expectations and is well worth the money and the drive we made from Arkansas. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes, cookware, utensils,etc. We brought our own towels so this was not an issue. The beds were very comfortable,and even with the open floorplan the cabin was extermely cozy.Had trouble with temp on the hot tub at first but figured it out. Would recommend clearing the dead fallen trees on the outside but the view from porch was really nice,would be really beautiful in spring/summer when all is in bloom. Would highly recommend this property to anyone as we are considering returning next Thanksgiving holiday.

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• November 5 & 6

  Stayed 2 days in November, 2010

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  Kim S from Spring Grove, PA recommends this vacation rental

  There was a lot of loud music and beer drinking at the cabins across the street well into the early morning hours. Other then the disruption to a quite evening and being awaken by the music noise, it was a wonderful cabin, location and stay. We will come back and just hope for quiter neighbors!

  • Manager Responded on 11/9/2010

    Wow Kim! Sorry abou that. We're no longer letting college kids come to the cabins, so that should remedy the noise. sorry about that!

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• Review by a guest

  Stayed 5 days in November, 2010

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  a guest from Madison, WI recommends this vacation rental

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• Elk Springs Resort; As Advertised

  Stayed 2 days in October, 2010

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  Billy M from Heflin, AL recommends this vacation rental

  This was our second stay with Elksprings resort. We stayed in the same cabin because we loved it so much the first time. As we expected, the cabin was spotless and relatively new. The furnishings made this cabin feel like home. We will go back without hesitation.

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• Most romantic and restful

  Stayed 2 days in October, 2010

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  Keith M from Chattanooga, TN recommends this vacation rental

  Can't beat this cabin for a getaway for to or a small family, Private, but not islolated. Probably the best cabin experience I've ever had.

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• Review by Nancy B

  Stayed 5 days in October, 2010

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  Nancy B from Ashville, OH recommends this vacation rental

  Location was great and the cabin was perfect for our get away. We will definitely return.

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• Review by a guest

  Stayed 2 days in October, 2010

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  a guest from Old Hickory, TN recommends this vacation rental

  We had a wonderful stay! The cabin is beautiful and well stocked. The location is perfect...close enough to the action but far enough away that you feel secluded. The view was great. The management staff is very helpful. We could not have asked for a better experience.

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• perfect place to stay

  Stayed 7 days in September, 2010

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  Milan L from Franklin Park, IL recommends this vacation rental

  We use to go to Tennessee every year, but this was the best cabin we ever had, very clean, looks like new, perfect location, we had good time and I am sure we will come again! Thank you

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• Wonderful Place

  Stayed 3 days in August, 2010

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  michael m from COLUMBUS, IN recommends this vacation rental

  We really enjoyed the location. The cabin was the PEFECT size and location and the decor was great.

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• Grin & Bear It in Gatlinburg, TN

  Stayed 7 days in July, 2010

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  a guest from Pittsburgh, pa recommends this vacation rental

  Real nice place. Good Location. The only thing I'd add is a garbage disposal to cut down on the amount of food trash. It would help in keeping curious Bears by stopping by. Other than that, and that’s just me, the place and location is great. I’d live there.

  • Manager Responded on 7/20/2010

    Dave, thank you for the review. We have a sand filtration waste water treatment facility on site (it's significantly more environmentally friendly than a septic system). The only downside is that food waste is not very good for the system so we have chosen not to install garbage disposals. Glad you enjoyed your stay!

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• Relaxing!

  Stayed 4 days in June, 2010

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  Michael B from Johnson City, TN recommends this vacation rental

  We had a wonderful and relaxing vacation! The cabin was very clean, great location and had everything we needed! Very nicely decorated and our girls loved the loft with the pool table. We actually even got to see a bear that came down after we had grilled hamburgers on the deck! Plan to go back again.

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• Great Vacation

  Stayed 5 days in June, 2010

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  a guest from Farminton Hill, Mich recommends this vacation rental

  We really enjoyed our stay at Grin and Bear it. We loved the cabin and the amenities. We would definitely stay there again.

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• Elk Springs Get a Way

  Stayed 4 days in June, 2010

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  Eric T from Hurricane, WV recommends this vacation rental

  We had a great time during our stay! Everyone was very helpful and very nice! We will stay in the Resort again when we return to Gatlinburg :) -E

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• Review by a guest

  Stayed 3 days in May, 2010

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  a guest from Lebanon, TN recommends this vacation rental

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• Absolutely Perfect!!

  Stayed 3 days in May, 2010

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  Missy C from White House, TN recommends this vacation rental

  We had a fantastic time! This was the most beautiful cabin we've ever stayed in. Best vacation - most romantic - we've had in MANY years! Thanks. Adam Waller & Missy Chapman

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• 2 year Anniversary

  Stayed 4 days in April, 2010

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  a guest from Greenwood, LA recommends this vacation rental

  This cabin was very nice. It was clean and was more than we expected. We will visit again. It was very easy check in and out. This cabin was easy to find.

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• Review by a guest

  Stayed 4 days in March, 2010

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  a guest from Beaver Creek, OH recommends this vacation rental

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• Grin & Bear It - Thumbs Up

  Stayed 5 days in March, 2010

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  William B from Schaumburg, IL recommends this vacation rental

  Great place especially at the off-season pricing. Unfortunately, there is a hornets nest in the upstairs bedroom along the roofline and probably under the kitchen table on the far side. My 7 year old son was stung the morning we left and we had to sleep on the pull out sofa the last night; an unfortunate situation in what was otherwise a great time.

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• Excellent Cabin

  Stayed 2 days in March, 2010

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  Billy M from Heflin, AL recommends this vacation rental

  The cabin was exactly as it appeared in the photo, even better. There were no hidden costs, I paid exactly what I was quoted. The cabin made all the difference in our stay.

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• We had a GREATTTT stay

  Stayed 4 days in March, 2010

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  Jonta W from Louisville, KY recommends this vacation rental

  We really enjoyed our stay a the Grin and Bear it cabin,it was more than we expected.The cabin was located in a quiet area, about 15 mins from all the hustle and bustle but felt like an hour was very clean and came with every thing we could possibly need.And if you hada question the customer service line was very easy to get thru on.We plan to come back again.

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• Will repeat again

  Stayed 6 days in January, 2010

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  Luis V from Doral, Florida recommends this vacation rental

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• christmas 2009

  Stayed 6 days in December, 2009

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  Rebekah W from Mobile, AL recommends this vacation rental

  the cabin was great! it came more furnished than i expected as far as the kitchen. me & my family look forward to coming back soon

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• Incredible vacation

  Stayed 2 days in December, 2009

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  Terri M from Cleveland, TN recommends this vacation rental

  We had such a wonderful time in Gatlinburg this weekend. The cabin was spotless and so well maintained. It was beautiful, homey, comfortable and fun. Just wish we could have seen the bear we read so much about. Oh Well, maybe next time - because there will definately be a next time.

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• Beautiful cabin

  Stayed 6 days in October, 2009

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  Lynnetta M from Coweta, OK recommends this vacation rental

  We had a wonderful time. The cabin is a luxury cabin and the location was fantastic.

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• We were very impressed with the property. The setting was beautiful. The cabin was gorgeous and beutifully furnished. Even the bear that came to visit was friendly. We would love to make this an annual trip.

  Stayed 6 days in October, 2009

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  Gerald M from Hamburg, NY recommends this vacation rental

  My only real complaint is that cabin was advertised as motorcycle friendly with parking for trailers. It was poosible but not easy to park my trailer there. I will say that the management was very accomidating in allowing an alternitive place to park it if needed.

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• Labor Day 2009

  Stayed 5 days in September, 2009

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  Steven B from Rochester, NY recommends this vacation rental

  The cabin was just fantastic very clean and not far from town but very much away from it all. I can't beleive how great the silence of the woods can make you feel.I would defenitly come back agian but I would rent one of the many cabins with a higher decks that the Bears at night could not reach. All in all this was a great trip to the Smoky Mountians and Gatlinburg that was throughly enjoyed.

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• Review by Daniel C

  Stayed 2 days in August, 2009

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  Daniel C from Nashville, TN recommends this vacation rental

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• Review by Christina C

  Stayed 6 days in August, 2009

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  Christina C from Butler, PA recommends this vacation rental

  We enjoyed the cabin and the bear activity added great excitement for us and the kids. I would recommend the resort to others.

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• Great place to stay! Loved it!

  Stayed 6 days in August, 2009

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  Josh H from Muncie, IN recommends this vacation rental

  The only thing I can suggest is to include more towels. No one wants to do laundry on vacation. ;)

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• Amazing place

  Stayed 2 days in July, 2009

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  Melissa W from Edwardsville, IL recommends this vacation rental

  The cabin was absolutely beautiful! It looks exactly like the photos. It is conveniently located close to downtown Gatlinburg, but just far enough away that you can enjoy some peace and quiet from the bustle of town. We all loved the wrap-around porch and spent our evenings out in the rocking chairs relaxing and taking in the scenery. The hot tub and pool table were a fun added bonus! All in all, everyone in the group loved our stay in the "Grin and Bear It" and were sad to leave when the weekend was over. We already planned coming back next year!

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• Best Vacation Yet!

  Stayed 4 days in July, 2009

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  a guest from Cedarville, OH recommends this vacation rental

  We enjoyed everything about the cabin and our vacation to Gatlinburg. The cabin was away from congestion, but close enough to be convenient. Our kids loved the pool table, and we all loved the hot tub. It was a great place to be after an enjoyable day in the Smoky Mountain area.

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• Review by Roy F

  Stayed 3 days in July, 2009

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  Roy F from Candler, NC recommends this vacation rental

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• Review by Otis W

  Stayed 4 days in July, 2009

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  Otis W from Buna, TX recommends this vacation rental

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• Cute and cozy!!

  Stayed 7 days in June, 2009

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  a guest from Pace, FL recommends this vacation rental

  We really enjoyed the cabin.The location was terrific, close enough to downtown but yet secluded enough too! Enjoyed cooking during our stay - Good thing we brought our own grilling utensils cause there were none. We did leave them too for the next visitors. We really had fun playing pool as well. Recommendation: more pool sticks and a short one is needed(tight space) and a channel guide would be nice for the tv. We definitely would love to stay again in Elks Springs Resort. Can't wait for the resort pool to open - it would have been nice to be able to go for a swim!

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• Very nice!!11

  Stayed 4 days in June, 2009

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  LUIS V from kissimmee, fl recommends this vacation rental

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• Grin & Bear It is the Perfect GetAWay

  Stayed 8 days in June, 2009

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  Vanessa W from Fairview Heights, IL recommends this vacation rental

  What a wonderful cabin. Perfect size and perfect location. Probably the most secluded of the resort. We were left coffee filters, 2 full rolls of t.p., 1 roll of paper towels, 2 pacs dish detergent, 1 for laundry & plenty of towels. The bad:The canopy in the main flr bedrm was very dusty & the dvd player in there was sticky. The pillows & linens are of lower quality & no blankets on the beds; the outside needs a really good sweep & the rocking chairs are not comfortable & no screens on the windows so you can't open the windows. The worst is the carpenter ant infestation. I called twice on that issue so it should be taken care of soon. The cabin is on a corner so there is just one real neighbor across the driveway, the Serenity Lodge.
  Would we recommend, ABSOLUTELY! Would we return, ABSOLUTELY! We had a wonderful family vacation in a beautiful location. We even had the privilege of seeing 1 black bear, 1 raccoon and the resident bat.

  • Manager Responded on 6/11/2009

    Vanessa, thank you for the comments. We've addressed the dust and ant issues. Please don't forget, as a repeat guest you get 10% off your next stay!

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• Review by Lauren M

  Stayed 2 days in May, 2009

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  Lauren M from Indian Land, SC recommends this vacation rental

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• May Gatlinburg Vacation

  Stayed 6 days in May, 2009

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  Robert G from Dayton, OH recommends this vacation rental

  The cabin was beautiful, the kind of place you dream about building for yourself. Overall had a very peaceful and enjoyable stay, even saw a 400 pound black bear right off the front porch. Some minor issues that could be addressed in the future: no screens on the windows or doors, you couldn't enjoy the fresh mountain air without letting the bugs in, while there was a beautiful gas grill for cooking there were no grill utensils, the downstairs bedroom had a gorgeous canopy bed but no room to walk around, one person had to crawl over the other to get on the far side of the bed. It was a good thing there was a Dollar General not far from the cabin to pickup items not available in the cabin. The price was right and easy to leave for others to use. Would I go back, sure would!

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• SWEET!!

  Stayed 4 days in April, 2009

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  Courtney G from Bay St. Louis, MS recommends this vacation rental

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• Review by Ashby J

  Stayed 3 days in April, 2009

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  Ashby J from Plano, TX recommends this vacation rental

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• Myslef Wife and Daughter and 2 children really liked it.

  Stayed 3 days in April, 2009

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  Ted R from Nicholasville, Kentucky recommends this vacation rental

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• Perfect Honeymoon

  Stayed 4 days in April, 2009

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  Casey S from Summerville, SC recommends this vacation rental

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• Outstanding Value

  Stayed 7 days in March, 2009

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  Michael B from Upland, IN recommends this vacation rental

  My wife, two daughters (15 and 13), and I thoroughly enjoyed the stay in the Grin and Bear It. The location is very convenient to all area activities and attractions. The cabin was everything the website said it was. We particularly enjoyed the visit by the bear to sample our trash at 3am the last night of our stay. :) The only negative was the apparent "party" cabin next door. The Saturday we arrived and the Friday night before our departure were disrupted by the over-the-top revelers in that cabin. In fact, I thought it might be the revelers making all the noise on my deck, not a bear. In any event, should our travel plans include Gatlinburg our first consideration will be Elk Springs.

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• Review by Kevin C

  Stayed 3 days in February, 2009

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  Kevin C from Doublasville, GA recommends this vacation rental

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• Review by Andrew S

  Stayed 5 days in February, 2009

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  Andrew S from Indianapolis, IN recommends this vacation rental

  Close enough to downtown Gatlinburg to get there quickly. Cabins very well supplied for entertainment. Elk Springs is in a beautiful setting.

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• Amazing Experience!

  Stayed 2 days in February, 2009

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  Bryan S from Statesville, NC recommends this vacation rental

  All I can say is you guys far exceeded our expectations! The Cabin location was beautiful and very clean. We could not have asked for a better time.

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• Beautiful Property, No Management

  Stayed 2 days in January, 2009

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  a guest from Scottsville, KY recommends this vacation rental

  The Grin & Bear It cabin was beautiful, clean, and very comfortable. It was very relaxing and we definitely enjoyed our time there. We were disappointed, however, when there was no one at the management office when we arrived during their normal business hours. There was a sign on the door that said they would be back at 1:00. We tried back several times over the next couple hours but by 3:00 there was still no one there. Finally we got in touch with someone on the after-hours phone number who gave us the code to get into the cabin. It wasn't a very good start to our time away.

  • Manager Responded on 2/19/2009

    We apologize for the inconvenience. We have now implemented quick check in's so that you can receive a code in advance and go directly to your cabin and bypass the check in office.

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• Great cabin, but don't use your GPS to get there.

  Stayed 2 days in January, 2009

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  a guest from Antioch, Tennessee recommends this vacation rental

  Top of the line place. However, we used our GPS to get there from Nashville and ended up on the back roads at a closed gate. The roads were covered in ice, and upon searching for an alternate route, my girlfriend and I got stuck on an icy hill and had to be towed off of it. Avoid GPS so this doesn't happen to you. The shortest distance is not always the easiest route.

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• Amazing 1st Anniversary

  Stayed 2 days in December, 2008

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  Patricia B from Charles Town, WV recommends this vacation rental

  We couldn't have asked for a more pleasant place to celebrate our 1st anniversary! It was very quiet,peaceful and the cabin was beautiful. Terrific customer service as well!

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• Review by Edward B

  Stayed 4 days in November, 2008

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  Edward B from Covington, LA recommends this vacation rental

  2 suggestions - put hooks on the back of doors in bathrooms and closets in the bedrooms. Would be nice to hang robes and towels. also would have been nice to have a list for the cable channels instead of surfing around to find the channels we wanted. Overall, very nice experience.

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• We had a wonderful experience with Elk Springs Resorts.

  Stayed 3 days in November, 2008

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  Robin C from Cullman, AL recommends this vacation rental

  Our cabin was beautifully decorated, very clean and a memorable experience for us.
  
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• Review by Nancy F

  Stayed 2 days in October, 2008

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  Nancy F recommends this vacation rental

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