Enjoy the quiet seclusion of the mountains in Bear Necessities. This one-bedroom, two-bath log cabin is nestled in Brother’s Cove and comfortably sleeps five. Recharge after an eventful day in the bedroom’s king-sized bed, the game room’s sleeper-sofa.
When you book your stay at this cabin, you receive free admission to popular Smoky Mountain attractions with Xplorie. This program entitles our guests to one free adult admission ticket, per night stay, to attractions like WonderWorks, Rowdy Bear Coaster, and more.
The bedroom contains a jetted-tub and a private bath, with the game room featuring a pool table, and floor-to-ceiling windows.
Gather in the living room to watch a movie on the flat-screen television, complete with DVD player.
The fully equipped kitchen includes both large and small appliances, to meal prep, and can be served at the spacious dining table, seating six. After dinner, head to the wrap-around porch with a glass of wine to admire the natural beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains from the hot tub or the picnic table.
Guests have access to the resort’s swimming pool in the warmer months, and a washer and dryer, and propane grill is included for your convenience.
We apologize, but Bear Necessities does not accommodate pets.
The beauty of a vacation in the Smokies can only be enhanced by its remote location and solitude! Therefore, please be advised that the WIFI in this area is unstable. Downloading, streaming, and/or video conferencing may not be available.
Please note that guests must be at least 21 years of age to rent this property.
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Booking a stay within 48 hours of arrival or for longer than 14 days? Want to extend your existing stay an extra day or more?
Please call our Guest Experience team at 888-720-2057 to confirm availability and complete your reservation at this property.
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Property Rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
No Pets Allowed
No Smoking Allowed
State Regulations
Night Time Occupancy: 4
Booking a stay within 48 hours of arrival or for longer than 14 days?
Please call our Guest Experience team at 888-720-2057 to confirm availability and complete your reservation at this property.
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Television
WiFi Internet
Coffee Maker
DVD Player
Decked area with outdoor furniture
Dining Area
Dining Room
Dishwasher
Family
Fireplace
Flat Screen TV
Free Wi-Fi
Fridge/Freezer
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Hot Water
Ice Maker
Linens
Luxury
Private Entrance
Tourist Attractions
Washer
Wheelchair Inaccessible
Autumn Foliage
Car Necessary
Carbon monoxide detector
Central Heating
Clothes Dryer
Communal Pool
Dryer
Essentials
Fire extinguisher
Forests
Free parking
Heating
Hiking
Hot Tub
Iron, Ironing Board
Kitchen Utensils
Leisure-Horseback Riding
Living Room
Microwave
Mountain
Mountain Biking
Outdoor Balcony
Outdoor Grill
Outlet Shopping
Oven
Parking Facilities On-Site
Patio / Deck
Pets Not Allowed
Pool Table
Refrigerator
Resort
Restaurant Close By
Rural
Scenic Drives
Shampoo
Shared Outdoor Pool (unheated)
Smoke detector
Smoking: Not Allowed
Stove
Theme Parks
Toaster
Towels
Washing Machine
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Booking Restrictions
Feb. 03, 2025 — Aug. 28, 2025
2 Night Minimum
Aug. 29, 2025 — Aug. 31, 2025
3 Night Minimum
Sep. 01, 2025 — Nov. 25, 2025
2 Night Minimum
Nov. 26, 2025 — Nov. 30, 2025
4 Night Minimum
Dec. 01, 2025 — Dec. 19, 2025
2 Night Minimum
Dec. 20, 2025 — Jan. 03, 2026
4 Night Minimum
Jan. 04, 2026 — Jan. 14, 2026
2 Night Minimum
Jan. 15, 2026 — Jan. 19, 2026
3 Night Minimum
Jan. 20, 2026 — Feb. 11, 2026
2 Night Minimum
Feb. 12, 2026 — Feb. 15, 2026
3 Night Minimum
Feb. 16, 2026 — Apr. 01, 2026
2 Night Minimum
Apr. 02, 2026 — Apr. 05, 2026
4 Night Minimum
Apr. 06, 2026 — May. 08, 2026
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AVAILABILITY RESTRICTIONS
Feb. 03, 2025 — Aug. 28, 2025
2 Night Minimum
Aug. 29, 2025 — Aug. 31, 2025
3 Night Minimum
Sep. 01, 2025 — Nov. 25, 2025
2 Night Minimum
Nov. 26, 2025 — Nov. 30, 2025
4 Night Minimum
Dec. 01, 2025 — Dec. 19, 2025
2 Night Minimum
Dec. 20, 2025 — Jan. 03, 2026
4 Night Minimum
Jan. 04, 2026 — Jan. 14, 2026
2 Night Minimum
Jan. 15, 2026 — Jan. 19, 2026
3 Night Minimum
Jan. 20, 2026 — Feb. 11, 2026
2 Night Minimum
Feb. 12, 2026 — Feb. 15, 2026
3 Night Minimum
Feb. 16, 2026 — Apr. 01, 2026
2 Night Minimum
Apr. 02, 2026 — Apr. 05, 2026
4 Night Minimum
Apr. 06, 2026 — May. 08, 2026
2 Night Minimum
5 | 129 Guest Reviews
Glenn
May, 2025
Natural Retreats Response
We appreciate you taking the time to provide a rating about your experiences with Natural Retreats. It was a pleasure having you stay with us at Bear Necessities 71, and we hope to welcome you back to the Great Smoky Mountains soon!
Keith
April, 2025
The cabin was very clean, very private and had everything you need for your stay. Staff was very helpful with any questions. Have stayed many times and will continue
Natural Retreats Response
We are delighted you enjoyed another stay with Natural Retreats at Bear Necessities 71, and we look forward to welcoming you back to the Smokies soon! Thank you for being our guest.
Airbnb
April, 2025
Cabin was exactly as described, very peaceful. Check in/out was uncomplicated and smooth. Had a very relaxing few days!
Natural Retreats Response
Hi, Kristy. We are delighted you had a relaxing stay at Bear Necessities and an uncomplicated experience with Natural Retreats. It was our pleasure to host you, and we hope to welcome you back soon!
Mandy
March, 2025
Beautiful cabin, gorgeous decorations, and very well stocked.
Natural Retreats Response
We are pleased you enjoyed your stay at Bear Necessities 71 and hope to welcome you back to the Smokies soon. Thank you for choosing Natural Retreats!
Amie
January, 2025
The check in process was the easiest I have ever experienced! The cabin was perfect and super clean and the little extras that were made available were fabulous. We had a beautiful time! Thank you
Natural Retreats Response
We are delighted you found Bear Necessities 71 perfect for your stay and that you appreciated the simple processes provided by Natural Retreats. It was our pleasure to host you in the Great Smoky Mountains; thank you for being our guest!
Keri
December, 2024
Great resort! Beautiful scenery and an escape from the business of the city. The cabin was beautiful and loved the new decor.
Natural Retreats Response
We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Bear Necessities 71 and the wonderful quiet escape it provides. Thank you for being our guest; we hope to welcome you back to the Smokies soon!
Beth
October, 2024
Natural Retreats Response
We appreciate your rating and are pleased you enjoyed your stay at Bear Necessities 71. We hope to welcome you back to the Smokies soon; thank you for choosing Natural Retreats.
stefanie
October, 2024
Natural Retreats Response
Thank you for rating your experience at Bear Necessities 71. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back to the Smokies soon!
John
October, 2024
Cabin and amenities were amazing
Natural Retreats Response
We are pleased you loved Bare Necessities 71 and its amenities. It was our pleasure to host you, and we hope to welcome you back to the Smokies soon!
Charles
September, 2024
Natural Retreats Response
We appreciate your rating and are pleased you enjoyed your stay at Bear Necessities 71. We hope to welcome you back to the Smokies soon; thank you for choosing Natural Retreats.
Cynthia
September, 2024
Natural Retreats Response
We appreciate your rating and are pleased you enjoyed your stay at Bear Necessities 71. We hope to welcome you back to the Smokies soon; thank you for choosing Natural Retreats.
Airbnb
September, 2024
Staff was very friendly and responded quickly to any questions that I had. Will definitely stay again!
Natural Retreats Response
Hi, Cynthia. We are delighted you had a wonderful experience with Natural Retreats at Bear Necessities, and we hope to welcome you back to the Smokies soon. Thank you for being our guest!
laurie
August, 2024
Natural Retreats Response
We appreciate your rating and are pleased you enjoyed your stay at Bear Necessities 71. We hope to welcome you back to the Smokies soon; thank you for choosing Natural Retreats.
Airbnb
July, 2024
Place is beautiful and cozy. We sighted bears all three days next to the cabin. Hosts are very responsive.
Natural Retreats Response
Hi, Sahana. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and viewing of the local wildlife at Bear Necessities 71. We hope to welcome you back to the Smokies soon. Thank you for being our guest!
Airbnb
June, 2024
Very private and secluded. Nice clean cabin and was well stocked with everything we needed. Will definitely return.
Natural Retreats Response
Hi, Shay. We are delighted Knotty 'n Nice had everything you needed for a quiet getaway. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Smokies soon; thank you for being our guest!
Barbara
May, 2024
The gated entrance was extremely appreciated, staff was very helpful. We had access to all of the information we would need prior to arrival. We received a call before we left asking if we had any questions about our reservation. No one else has ever gone to great lengths to be sure arrival and check out was made simple. The cabin was awesome!
Natural Retreats Response
We are delighted Knotty 'n Nice was the perfect spot for your Great Smoky Mountains getaway and that the team was helpful throughout your stay. Thank you for choosing Natural Retreats; we look forward to welcoming you back for another visit soon!
Pamela
May, 2024
Natural Retreats Response
We appreciate you taking the time to provide a rating about your experiences with Natural Retreats. It was a pleasure having you stay with us at Knotty 'n Nice, and we hope to welcome you back to the Smokies soon!
Airbnb
May, 2024
We really loved this cabin! It was located in a peaceful and secluded location and offered lots of privacy without being too far from hiking, entertainment, and restaurants. The cabin was very clean and offered amenities as advertised. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Would recommend and would definitely visit again!!
Natural Retreats Response
Hi, Pamela. We are delighted that you had a wonderful stay at Knotty 'n Nice and enjoyed exploring all the local area had to offer. Thank you for choosing Natural Retreats; we look forward to welcoming you back to the Smokies soon!
Tina
May, 2024
Natural Retreats Response
We appreciate you rating your stay at Knotty 'n Nice. It was a pleasure having you stay with us; we look forward to your next retreat!
Monica
May, 2024
This is a wonderful place to stay! A beautiful cabin. Decorated so cute and was very clean. The best customer service of anywhere we have ever stayed. Definitely planning on coming back.
Natural Retreats Response
We are delighted you had a wonderful stay at Knotty 'n Nice 71, and the team was helpful during your visit. Thank you for choosing Natural Retreats; we look forward to welcoming you back to the Smokies soon!
Robenson
April, 2024
The place was properly cleaned and Quite nice. I will definitely come back to see you guys. Thanks for the awesome experience!
Natural Retreats Response
We are thrilled you had a wonderful time staying at Knotty 'n Nice 71, and we look forward to welcoming you back to the Great Smoky Mountains again soon. Thank you for choosing Natural Retreats!
Stacy
April, 2024
Natural Retreats Response
We appreciate your rating and are pleased you enjoyed your stay at Knotty 'n Nice. We hope to welcome you back to the Great Smoky Mountains soon; thank you for choosing Natural Retreats.
Jason
March, 2024
Natural Retreats Response
We appreciate you rating your stay at Knotty n' Nice. It was a pleasure having you stay with us; we look forward to your next retreat!
Dallas
March, 2024
Natural Retreats Response
Thank you for rating your experience at Knotty'n Nice 71. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back to the Smokies soon!
Stephanie
March, 2024
Natural Retreats Response
Thank you for rating your experience at Knotty 'n Nice 71. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back soon!
Samuel
January, 2024
The informative emails before arriving are very helpful, the cabin is always exceptionally clean and inviting and the staff is very friendly. We’ve been staying at Brother’s Cove for the past 20 years and it will always be where we choose to stay when visiting the Smokies.
Natural Retreats Response
We are delighted you loved your stay at Knotty 'n Nice 71 and appreciate you sharing your experience with our team. Having you as our guests is a pleasure; we hope you can enjoy the Smokies with us again soon!
Airbnb
January, 2024
Wonderful place to stay
Natural Retreats Response
Thanks for your review, Timothy. We are pleased you had a wonderful stay at Knotty 'n Nice, and we look forward to having you back!
Sandra
January, 2024
Early check in offered, easy checkout with minimum cleaning requests, great communication, and thoughtful gift boxes
Natural Retreats Response
Thank you for your review, Sandra. We are thrilled you had an exceptional stay with us at Knotty 'n Nice! It was a pleasure having you stay with us, and we look forward to having you back.
Beth
January, 2024
The cabin was wonderful! Had everything we needed. The venue for the wedding we attended was absolutely beautiful! We plan to come back and stay again! Thanks so much!
Natural Retreats Response
We are happy you had a lovely stay at Knotty 'n Nice and found our wedding venue spectacular! Thank you for being our guest, and it would be our pleasure to host your next visit to the Smokies soon!
Tonya
November, 2023
Beautiful cabin with effortless checking in or out . Location was excellent .
Natural Retreats Response
We appreciate your review, and we're delighted to hear you had a lovely stay with us at Knotty 'n Nice and found it ideally located. Thank you for choosing Natural Retreats, and we hope to see you back in the Smokies soon!
Bayli
November, 2023
Natural Retreats Response
Thanks for providing a rating, Bayli. We’re pleased you had an exceptional stay with us at Knotty 'n Nice, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Stacey
November, 2023
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Thanks for providing a rating, Stacey. We're pleased you had a wonderful stay with us at Knotty' n Nice, and we look forward to welcoming you back!
Pam
November, 2023
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We appreciate you providing a rating, Yasmin, and we are pleased you had an exceptional stay with us at Knotty 'n Nice. Thank you for being our guest, and we look forward to welcoming you back to the Smokies soon!
Cassidy
November, 2023
Natural Retreats Response
Thanks for providing a rating, Cassidy. We’re pleased you had a wonderful stay with us at Knotty 'n Nice, and we look forward to welcoming you back!
Molinda
October, 2023
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Thank you for providing a rating; we are pleased you enjoyed your stay at Knotty 'n Nice. Having you as our guest was a pleasure, and we hope to see you back in the future!
Debbie
October, 2023
The cabin was beautiful. Clean and very comfortable. Hot tub so nice.
Natural Retreats Response
Thank you for your review. We're thrilled you had another excellent stay at Brother's Cove, and we look forward to having you back soon!
Belinda
October, 2023
Our cabin was very nice and we enjoyed all of the amenities that it had to offer. the people at the office were really great to work with, too.
Natural Retreats Response
Thanks for your review, as well as for the kind words about our onsite team. We're thrilled you had a wonderful stay with us at Knotty 'n Nice, and we hope to see you back in the Smokies soon!
Charles
September, 2023
Natural Retreats Response
Thanks for providing a rating, Charles. We’re pleased you had a wonderful stay with us at Knotty 'n Nice, and we look forward to welcoming you back!
David
September, 2023
Natural Retreats Response
Thanks for providing a rating, David. We’re pleased you had a wonderful stay with us at Knotty 'n Nice, and we look forward to welcoming you back!
Nipper
July, 2023
Natural Retreats Response
We are thrilled you had an exceptional stay at Knotty 'n Nice and appreciate you sharing your rating. We hope to see you back in the Smokies again soon. Thank you for choosing Natural Retreats.
Miranda
July, 2023
Natural Retreats Response
Thank you for providing a rating; we are pleased you enjoyed your stay at Knotty 'n Nice. Having you as our guest was a pleasure, and we hope to see you back in the future!
Cheri
June, 2023
Natural Retreats Response
Thanks for providing a rating, Cheri. We’re pleased you had a wonderful stay with us at Knotty 'n Nice, and we look forward to having you back!
Misti
May, 2023
Anita
May, 2023
Accommodations were beautiful and very clean. It was so easy to reserve, check in, and check out. Loved how remote it felt while being fairly close to activities, etc. Would definitely return!
Alicia
May, 2023
Everything was exactly as described. Using pass codes is much easier than picking up keys or checking in. You can do things in your own time. That's especially nice if you're driving a long distance and won't be arriving until evening or night. You just want to get settled in as easily as possible.
Stacy
April, 2023
Keri
November, 2022
Easy check in and check out. The property and cabin were very nice. No complaints on this vacation.
Natural Retreats Response
Thanks for your review, Keri. We're delighted to hear that you had an exceptional experience at Knotty 'n Nice, and it would be our pleasure to host your next visit to Smokies again soon!
Michele
November, 2022
Very pleased with Natural Retreats. Excellent communication and accommodations. The only dissatisfaction we had was the cabin # 71 Knotty and Nice where we stayed was the horrible driveway.
Natural Retreats Response
Thank you for your review. We're pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Knotty 'n Nice and that you found our team communicative. We apologize for the driveway, which I will relay to our team in the Smoky Mountains so they can address it with the owner. Thank you for being our guest, and we hope to see you back in the future.
John
October, 2022
Everything was as advertised. Great cabin great location
Natural Retreats Response
Thanks for your review, John. We're so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Knotty 'n Nice. We appreciate you staying with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Rebecca
September, 2022
The cabin was beautiful and had everything we needed and more. Geoff was a tremendous help reaching out to us about our needs.
Stefanie
September, 2022
The cabins offered were top notch, the communication was great and timely. We would use them again in a heartbeat and probably will!
Norman
September, 2022
I really enjoyed the cabin. It was spacious, relaxing, secluded but not desolate. We enjoyed the hot tub and pool table when we were just hanging out and also the TVs up stairs and downstairs. My stay was enjoyable and relaxing and I would stay again and recommend natural retreats to friends and family. My stay was mostly positive but there are a few things I feel I should mention that I think would make things better. Mostly little things like the cabin had a lot of nooks and crannies that could be dusted, like the fans and corners. Not so much the outside but inside around the birdhouses and where things are not moved very often. Also I didn’t particularly like having to put my garbage in my car to bring it to the dumpster and handle it again to throw it in the smelly dumpster. It rained a few days while I was there and I had to get out of my car in the rain walk to the dumpster and deposit my garbage, that wasn’t pleasant. It seems like there could be a bear proof receptacle near th...
Melissa
August, 2022
Your staff is fantastic. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Your staff helped me make a few changes during my booking of the cabin. Very pleased with my experience.
Terry
July, 2022
we had a wonderful experience. everything was well organized which made our trip and stay perfect. communication was great.
Airbnb
July, 2022
We loved the cabin and its amenities. We enjoyed our stay because the cabin offered everything and more than we expected.
We would certainly book it again.
Natural Retreats Response
Hi Terry. We appreciate your review, and we're pleased to hear that you had an enjoyable stay at Knotty 'n Nice. Thank you for being our guest, and we look forward to having you back in the future!
Beth
July, 2022
Airbnb
July, 2022
Absolutely beautiful we enjoyed it so much can’t wait to visit again
Natural Retreats Response
Hi Beth. We appreciate your review, and we're pleased to hear that you had an enjoyable stay at Knotty 'n Nice. Thank you for being our guest, and we look forward to having you back in the future!
Danny
June, 2022
Christine
June, 2022
Nice cabin!
Tera
June, 2022
Keith
May, 2022
Easy check in, friendly staff, cabin cleanliness, security with the gate, cabin has everything you need
Jeffrey
May, 2022
More than welcome
Clarinda
April, 2022
Airbnb
March, 2022
This cabin is phenomenal for a couple just looking to get away. When I say AWAY, I mean AWAY! It’s a decent drive into town to get anything you may have forgotten but that is the ONLY drawback. Come prepared and this is the perfect spot for a couples getaway. The communication from Natural Retreats was top notch and everything is exactly as it is pictured. Would definitely recommend!
Natural Retreats Response
Hi Nathan. Thanks for your review, as well as for the kind words about our team. We're happy to hear that you had a wonderful couple's getaway at Knotty 'n Nice! Thank you for being our guests, and we hope to see you back again soon.
Miguel
March, 2022
Danny
January, 2022
Excellent property. The cabin was warm, clean, and cozy.
Doug
January, 2022
Always nice people. Wonderful get away time for our anniversary in Brothers cove. We have stayed twice now and will be back again I’m sure. What a beautiful place in the Smokey mountains . The staff always has everything ready and perfect. Every person we have ever dealt with at brothers cove were excellent hosts and great people. They get my top recommendations.
Chuck
December, 2021
We just stayed at Knotty 'n Nice #71 Cabin in Brother's Cove during Thanksgiving weekend. We really liked Brother's Cove area a lot. The cabin was awesome and very clean. Any problems we had were taken care of immediately. Everything was awesome, just wish the road was not as curvy going over to Wears Valley Road......😊
Karen
November, 2021
Melissa
October, 2021
Beautiful cabin ! Very clean
Oshel
October, 2021
My husband and I had a really nice few days. It was peaceful and quiet. Cozy and perfect for some down time!
Edward
September, 2021
Sandy
August, 2021
This was our second stay at the same cabin. It is the perfect size for two. I love the privacy and the scenery. The cabin is very comfortable and clean. One recommendation would be if you plan on cooking your own meals bring your own cookware, utensils, potholders, etc. The cabin has plenty of dishes but is lacking in being a well stocked kitchen. We actually had to use a hand towel since no potholders were supplied. If you are looking for a quiet getaway, you will not be disappointed.
Lisa
August, 2021
Our favorite place to stay while vacationing in the Smokys. Love the location and the feel of seclusion
Airbnb
August, 2021
Good
Natural Retreats Response
We're happy to hear that you enjoyed Knotty 'n Nice, Ahmed. Thank you for staying with us! We hope to see you back again soon.
Karl
August, 2021
Kristy
July, 2021
The cabin and the area was everything we hoped it would be. The cabin was beautiful. We really liked the privacy we felt we had. We had a question come up and got a quick response by phone. We will definitely book there again if we come back to that area.
Amanda
June, 2021
Cheryl
May, 2021
Our cabin was beautiful and very spacious. Had to call the office twice regarding having something fixed and that was done quite quickly. It was so peaceful and relaxing! Will use this resort again!!!
Ronald
May, 2021
Cabin was very clean and relaxing.
Miguel
May, 2021
Carly
May, 2021
Karen
April, 2021
Linda
April, 2021
This cabin was so comfortable and spacious. The view was marvelous too
Taj
March, 2021
My cabin, the actual resort and the overall wedding were absolutely amazing. Cabin was decked out. Wedding was fabulous and the event was picture perfect.
Chris
March, 2021
Matthew
February, 2021
Kristy
January, 2021
Great cabin. Very clean and live staying there.
Janay
December, 2020
Danielle
December, 2020
The cabin was wonderful but the jacuzzi tub in the bedroom had a leak so we were unable to use that. It was dripping to the main floor. A few more amenities would have been appreciated such as salt and pepper and more laundry detergent. We did love the cabin and would return
Stephanie
November, 2020
Elizabeth
November, 2020
The cabin was beautiful and the setting was so peaceful. It was a restful place to come home to at the end of a long day of activity.
Teresa
November, 2020
Parking was very tight to turn around, very dusty and cobwebs throughout cabin. Cable wasn’t great and light in bathroom needs to be replaced.
Melissa
November, 2020
Heather
September, 2020
Beautiful cabin, clean. Friendly staff.
John
September, 2020
All was as advertised; great location, excellent amenities and very helpful and responsive staff.
Michael
September, 2020
Sandy
August, 2020
Very quick response. I had a question soon after booking. I called and was helped immediately. Communication is great!
Todd
August, 2020
Zeb
July, 2020
Everything was great and relaxing
Daniel
June, 2020
Wonderful facilities and location. Great service as well.
James
June, 2020
Spence
March, 2020
We always love coming to Brothers Cove and particularly Knotty & Nice.
My wife made the comment and i agree with how clean it always is, so please let the housekeeping staff know that they do an amazing job.
One small problem. Fox News (channel 360) does not work but all other channels seem fine.
Nancy
March, 2020
We absolutely loved the cabin! Most cabins were apart enough that you have plenty of privacy. Setting was great and staff very friendly and responsive to any questions! Great vacation!
Samuel
March, 2020
Easy check in and the cabin was spotless. Nothing better than showing up to cabin with clean floors, and hair free showers, tubs and bed sheets.
Janay
February, 2020
Love our fav cabin, Naughty & Nice. Stayed there 4x.
Corey
January, 2020
Shanyce
December, 2019
We enjoyed our stay at the Knotty ‘N Nice cabin for my birthday. The checkin/check out procedure was easy and simple. The cabin was lovely! From the decor to the views, we fell in love instantly. The cabin is nestled in the mountains which is about a fifteen minute drive to the main road. The cabin was so peaceful and serene which was needed from the city life. This will be our new getaway cabin when needed.
Natural Retreats Response
Thank you for your review, as well as for sharing your lovely photos with us! We're so pleased to hear that you found the cabin well situated, peaceful and the check-in/check-out process seamless. We look forward to having you back again soon!
Mark
October, 2019
The cabin, although just off the road, provided us with so much privacy. The bed was on the firm side, but, I did sleep well. It provided us with the getaway we were looking for.
On the down side. There were a few kitchen items that were pretty old/used looking or just weren't provided (vegetable peeler) that we went and bought. But if you wanted to bake cookies, there was one cookie cutter. While most of the cabin was clean, there were areas that were neglected: the bedside table area. Lots of dust and even cobwebs. Would have expected that to be dusted. No kleenex provided. No soap in the downstairs bathroom, and the description of the cabin states it provides laundry detergent. It does not and we were told at the front desk they don't provide it due to allergies. Might want to remove that from the things provided
list.
On the day we were to leave, a high pitched alarm went off and we could not figure out where it was coming from. Upon inspection of the cabin, we found no hot spots...
Natural Retreats Response
Thank you for your review, as well as your feedback. We are so pleased that you enjoyed the privacy that the cabin provides.
We sincerely apologize for the cleanliness issues you encountered. We will relay your comments to our housekeeping team. We will also look into adding some additional items in the kitchen, including a vegetable peeler, as well as some baking equipment.
Our apologies for the alarm going off in the cabin, as well as for the lack of response you received. Please know that this is not our standard. We will address this with our onsite team.
We would like the opportunity to provide you with a better experience the next time you are in the Smoky Mountains.
Skella
October, 2019
Came for a wedding. The cabin was really nice but had a lot of con webs in the loft above the bedroom and I couldn’t stop staring at them. Also had no hair dryer which was a major inconvenience and no one could get me one because it was “privately owned”.
Misti
September, 2019
We loved our stay in this spacious cabin, and we especially enjoyed the view. The front desk was warm and kind—this resort is a step above and worth every penny.
Natural Retreats Response
Thank you for your review, as well as for your kind words about our team. We are so pleased to hear that you had a wonderful stay at Knotty 'n Nice. The views really are spectacular! We look forward to hosting your next visit to the Smokies again soon.
Kevin
November, 2018
This place has a very sentimental meaning to my wife and I as we started our relationship there 8 years ago. Many of the things were as we remember them. Yet time had taken its toll on some of the amenities. The cabin is a special place in an incredible setting, but does need a little bit of TLC to keep it in A plus shape. Certainly won't keep us from coming back, enjoy your stay as we did.
Tim
November, 2018
We visited for our anniversary and were not disappointed! Check in was a breeze! Hope to spend many more trips here!
Joseph
September, 2018
My wife and I stayed here for our honeymoon. The cabin was just secluded enough that we felt alone in our own paradise most of the time. Lovely to stay away from the crowds but only a few minutes drive from dining and entertainment.
Madison
June, 2018
We visited this past weekend for our 4 year anniversary and it was nothing short of amazing. The mountains were such a quiet and relaxing getaway to start and end a perfect weekend. We were far enough to feel secluded and to enjoy peace and quiet by ourselves, as well as close enough to amenities and attractions to still feel as if we were on vacation. We even got to go up to the pool and look at the amazing view. I would recommend this place every single time and we hope to be back in August if everything falls into place!
Nancy
April, 2018
Knotty 'n Nice is one of our favorite cabins at Brother's Cove. It's secluded with a great view and wonderful hot tub on the deck. Everything was perfect on our arrival and the cabin was very clean. It was comfy and cozy and a great place to relax from our busy days in Pigeon Forge. Highly recommend staying at any of the cabins at Brother's Cove, but especially this one.
Connie
April, 2018
Awesome stay. Very clean and friendly atmosphere. Would highly recommend. Wish to come back some day!!
Stephanie
February, 2018
We stayed during the week of Valentines to celebrate our anniversary. It was perfect! We loved it and will definitely stay again!
Julie
October, 2017
Perfect setting for a relaxing getaway.
James
May, 2017
Great cabin,very clean and well decorated.The deck and hot tub were amazing.Will stay their again.
ladytygrr
May, 2017
My husband and I visites in mid-May. We came down for a friend's wedding and we're delighted to find the cabin was exactly like the pictures on the website and yet it was even better than we had imagined. We were a little skeptical of how spacious it would be given that so many hotels, resorts, etc. take photos to make their areas seem bigger. With this cabin, the pictures don't even do it justice. It was phenomenal.
With a full set of cookware, flatware, and silverware provided, we hit the grocery store to stock up and enjoyed every second of our stay even more since we didn't have to constantly travel into town for meals.
The service was superb with every employee knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly. Natural Retreats thought of everything and we can't wait to go back!
Vanessa
April, 2017
We stayed there for spring break with my kids . The cabin is awesome! Beautiful place and decoration. Very good location .
Jonathan
April, 2017
took the fam for spring break. had a great time
Aimeehenz
April, 2017
This cabin was a great getaway for my family while vacationing. It was beautifully decorated and the amenities were wonderful! We had everything we needed while staying there. The coziness by the fireplace and the comfort of the hot tub made this a perfect getaway.
Lee
November, 2016
I visited this cabin in early October. Cozy, comfortable and rustic. I booked it because of the game room and hot tub---both added to the enjoyment. Barely even touched the satellite TV or wireless. Very private. I could hear neighbors on occasion but could not see other cabins.
Natural Retreats Response
Thanks for staying with us at Knotty 'N Nice - we're glad to hear you enjoyed the cabin and the area. It's so nice to get away and feel secluded! We hope to see you again soon.
Rob
October, 2016
Had an awesome time with my wife and a few friends. I would go back and do it again for sure.
Natural Retreats Response
Thanks for staying with us at Knotty 'n Nice - we're glad to hear that you enjoyed your vacation! We can't wait to see you again.
Michael
October, 2016
We have stayed at Brothers Cove several times and have never been disappointed. All of the cabins are nice and beautifully decorated. This time we stayed at Knotty & Nice. It was very nice and a little more secluded than most of the cabins.
Natural Retreats Response
Thank you for sharing your Great Smoky Mountain experience with us. Knotty 'n Nice is a lovely cabin, definitely the perfect getaway to enjoy the peace and quiet of the mountains. I hope you'll be back to see us again soon!
Nancy
October, 2016
Visited Brother's Cove for 5 nights the last week of September. Loved the house, hot tub on deck, large beautiful rooms, fully equipped kitchen etc. Beautiful resort. Especially like the placement of all the homes that allowed for complete privacy while in the hot tub on deck. Very friendly, courteous and accomodating staff. Only complaint was the dead bugs and mouse poop in various window sills and corner floors of the house. I realize that you will find dead bugs in the forest, but these look like they have been there for some time.
Chris
September, 2016
Perfect end of summer getaway to a place we had never visited before. Cabin was fantastic thanks to secluded location and wonderful amenities.
Natural Retreats Response
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! The Great Smoky Mountains is the perfect place to wrap up your summer and I'm happy to hear that you had an enjoyable stay.
I hope you'll be back to see us again soon!
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