Hey Smoky Mountain Family, just have to say my wife and I have along with our girls when they were growing up have stayed all over Gatlinburg for 46 years and our favorite is like yours, Riverhouse at the Park. You guys have said all the good things about it and I agree with it all. Just numerous reasons why we enjoy our stay here. Keep up the great work.
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
Riverhouse remains king for us as well Ken ❤️ thanks so much for watching
@gracewise47202 жыл бұрын
We just stayed at the Riverhouse for the third time during rod run absolutely love it! We don’t spend much time in our room when in Gatlinburg. The price was 119 a night. Nobody could believe that! Exceptionally clean and we love the feel of being almost in the national park. So looking forward to being back for the beautiful fall colors. Truly my favorite place in the world and I have seen a lot of the world!
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
Riverhouse is our ultimate fav!! Thanks so much for watching we appreciate you. We can’t wait for fall either
@bryansipes3601 Жыл бұрын
thanks for the video. September 2022, my wife and I did a 5 day second honeymoon getaway to Gatlinburg, and we picked Greystone on the River on your recommendation. We loved it. We had one of the Deluxe King rooms with a balcony overlooking the 'river' (I call it a creek). The free breakfast was just enough and satisfying. Room was clean. We loved the relaxing balcony. We did like that downtown was close and convenient, especially since our focus for this trip was Gatlinburg.
@EveryDayIsSaturdayTV2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another outstanding video. We have booked a stay at the Margaritaville hotel for a few days this upcoming winter and were so excited to hear all of the great things that the hotel has to offer. Eric - your video editing and eye for filming is always top notch. We hope that you guys have a great week.
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
You will love it there!! Thanks guys!! You do a great job as well
@Emmagarstang27 Жыл бұрын
I now the Margaritaville island hotel is AMAZING!!!!!! we stayed there because we were traveling from Missouri to north Caralina and we stayed for one night but when we left, we wished that we stayed longer and that the pool on the top floor was open and that we could swim in the pool on the top floor, but I hope that your trip was amazing
@saltydog4759 Жыл бұрын
My wife and I can't thank yall enough for your videos. We haven't been to Gatlinburg since the 90s when our kids were young. Now we are planning a trip with our grand-children. This video is a great help in our deciding where we lodge. Thanks and greetings from Charleston!
@SmokyMountainFamily Жыл бұрын
Awesome! So glad to hear our content has bee of value to you and yours!
@saltydog4759 Жыл бұрын
@@SmokyMountainFamily I watched your 2021 video of yall walking the strip at night. It seems there were a fair amount of dregs out and about! To best avoid the bitter cold and or the summer crowds, would early April be the best time for a visit? Keeping in mind we will have 13 and 14-year-old girls with us. Thanks for your very generous info and goodwill Smokey Fam!
@ATJHTRAVELS2 жыл бұрын
Great reviews our favorite is Greystone lodge sledgehammered that like button stay safe awesome and blessed sharing out full watch
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support guys
@BeachinwiththeBoones2 жыл бұрын
Outstanding. This is exactly how I want to do a Top 5. You showed lots of details for every place -and very well. Each was very beautiful. Thanks for sharing. We'll have to mark this video for our travels this fall/winter. Again, thanks.
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the kind words. Still haven’t became comfortable with this type of video but it’s getting there. Riverhouse us a great affordable stay the smokies. Our fav! Thanks as always!
@BillVol2 жыл бұрын
Bravo, Eric! Well done. We'll be at Riverhouse this Saturday BTW.
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
Hope you have a great time!! We are jealous lol we love it there
@paulettebrochet20112 жыл бұрын
Well,I think I know y'all pretty well after watching all your videos. I rattled them off to my hubby,and got all 5! I definitely agree with your choices,especially Riverhouse at the Park. Top notch,perfect location,and super clean. As always, thank you for sharing!
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
That’s crazy! Thanks so much for being a part of this with us! We should have thrown a curveball in there lol.
@dennisjackson66932 жыл бұрын
did you notice the trucks backing up the strip or did you think i wouldn't notice lol that was cool
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
😂
@stacyrussell460 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video & fantastic hotel options. My husband & I are planning a trip to Gatlinburg for our anniversary next year so videos like yours helps a lot with what to expect.
@SmokyMountainFamily Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching we hope you have an amazing trip
@AmyQ972 жыл бұрын
I think this isn’t Enid your best videos I’ve seen yet. I had no idea the Appy Hotel was even there. I cannot wait to stay there in the future. I love all things AT. Thank you for the very informative video.
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
We love the Appy and have a full video on it if you want more details. They definitely had the cleanest pool we have ever been in
@LS-vg1bk2 жыл бұрын
Outstanding video. Some of your best work yet. You explained in extreme detail what was wonderful about the hotels with not once making me feel like you were repeating anything just to fill up time on the video. Great videos and may I request an encore please. Pat yourselves on the back for this. Eric you need to narrate books or movies great voice!
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
Aww thanks so much he has been working so hard glad to see it’s noticed ❤️
@wadedog42802 жыл бұрын
I think it's awesome that you help other youtube channels find success or achieve a goal.
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
Aww thank you 🙏 there are so many great KZbin channels out there
@olafpamela2 жыл бұрын
What a great video and informative for us travelers 👍😊 Thanks for all your hard work your family provides us all. Thanks for sharing this beautiful Smoky Mountains ⛰ ❤ 🤗
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
Aww thanks for your continued support Pamela we always look forward to your comments
@SpotofTeaPlease2 жыл бұрын
Sshhh....you mentioned our favorite. You weren't supposed to tell anyone! Lol...the Appy has been awesome in 3 of our 4 visits. We also stayed there when it was still a Fairfield.
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
😂 we just love it and that indoor pool is literally the cleanest we have ever been in
@johndeere8594 Жыл бұрын
Love the Appalachian lodge. Few years ago we were staying there in the fall. They had a complimentary kettle of hot apple cider going in the lobby. A bear smelled it and walked in the back door right in the lobby. The staff ran him off.
@SmokyMountainFamily Жыл бұрын
😂 omg
@Emmagarstang27 Жыл бұрын
THE BEARS SIDE OF THE STORY: The bear pulled up outside in his truck and said it has been an extremely long car ride I smell something good and went in the backdoor not knowing what a front door is and said I am going to taste whatever smells good walked in got some and the staff start making the bear go out and the bear is like what are you doing I want some of what smells good!!!!
@AMHapple852 жыл бұрын
We stay at riverhouse at the park every time we go. They are a bit dated, but we know what to expect. We LOVE the donuts!!!! So delicious!
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
So true we love it there and the datedness just feels like the mountains to us 😂 ❤️ thanks for watching we appreciate you
@Dulce-cm2kx Жыл бұрын
Is it clean?
@AMHapple85 Жыл бұрын
@Dulce-cm2kx yes. It is a bit dated but never has it been dirty. I mean it isn't spotless but imo it's good for me. It is cleaner than my house but I have 3 kids.
@meandhimintn67722 жыл бұрын
Great and helpful video! Thanks! Hope y’all are doing well! Really enjoying the retro guys videos-Thanh’s again for that suggestion. Haven’t yet been to MB, but it’s now on our list!
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
Hey there guys thanks so much and so glad you are enjoying retros videos
@teresacantrell74002 жыл бұрын
We LOVE Edgewater! We will have to try RiverHouse at the Park. You had me at the doughnuts 😂
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
They are some of the best donuts we have had in the area too ❤️
@juniorclemons36382 жыл бұрын
Thanks slot for the video. I normally stay in Pigeon Forge but hoping to go back this winter and may stay in Gatlinburg after viewing your video. Again thanks.
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
Hope you have a great trip ❤️
@lisaswartzel-guerra93502 жыл бұрын
Great video with lots of information on places to stay in Gatlinburg. I will use your recommendations the next time we come to town. Thank you for all your hard work Eric!!
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Lisa hope you like them as much as we do
@WhittyPics Жыл бұрын
I have stayed at Edgewater before and I stayed there before they made it a high rise. I usually stay at Mountain Heritage Inn in my last several visits
@WhittyPics Жыл бұрын
Is the Riverhouse Inn any relation to The Riverhouse that burned down a few years ago?
@SmokyMountainFamily Жыл бұрын
Yes it was. They were ran by the same folks. Thanks so much for watching!
@Julie-ms9ss2 жыл бұрын
Great job, guys. It’s nice to have all the details . Thanks ✨
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching Julie
@tohm612 жыл бұрын
Eric, Thanks for your info on where to stay We are going to try to get back down again this fall for a night or 2 on our way back from Charlotte
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
Hope you guys have a great trip! Thanks as always Tim!
@carmendavila272 Жыл бұрын
We’ve stayed at the Comfort Inn on Dollywood Lane (aka the Bedbug Motel, my daughter was so bitten up from their infested rock-hard beds that we left and went somewhere else), The inn at apple valley (outstanding the first time because they surprise upgraded us to a king suite after over booking, just okay the second time), the Gatlinburg Baymont by the River (immaculate, my daughters favorite, only could afford because we used hotel points each stay), and the Sevierville Riverside (this is a fancy Super 8, we stayed there once and are staying there again next month, I scored two nights for $54 a night). I’m saving up to stay at the Inn at Christmas Place next year!
@SmokyMountainFamily Жыл бұрын
The inn at Christmas place is totally worth it! We were thinking about doing a worst hotels and will keep these in mind
@ritagarrison83152 жыл бұрын
Great video and helpful to alot of people , God Bless
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rita hope you are having an amazing week
@justincarrier2 жыл бұрын
Graystone is an amazing place just stayed thre in August its was clean and roomy stayed in t tower section in back lot amazing balcony view
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
We love it there!
@ghostrider5132 жыл бұрын
Great info as usual
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Bryan
@chrisreynolds789 Жыл бұрын
Thanks just booked a stay at the appy makes me feel much better
@SmokyMountainFamily Жыл бұрын
You will love it! I know we sure did
@twoindytravelers Жыл бұрын
Great video! We just booked a room at the Riverhouse for next month!
@SmokyMountainFamily Жыл бұрын
Glad you loved it
@bobelot63022 жыл бұрын
Thanx guys, really helpful info for newcomers.
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bob!
@kimellis48152 жыл бұрын
Very good information for anyone looking for a good place to stay 👍 👌
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kim ❤️
@bobbyherring55402 жыл бұрын
I love your content. Getting excited about our trip in late January
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
Hope you have a great trip Bobby! Thanks so much for watching Bobby we appreciate you
@presleygirlsfarm47162 жыл бұрын
Riverhouse for the win! Will try others if we can ever get away from the Riverhouse! Staff is So nice, its clean and the donuts. ..well ya know. Thanks
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
Lol I feel that if we weren’t in a cabin once we found Riverhouse there was no need to try anything else. ❤️
@TheGatlinburgHussey2 жыл бұрын
Great job as always guys
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
Hussey!!!
@TheGatlinburgHussey2 жыл бұрын
@@SmokyMountainFamily you know it!! 😜 J and B in the hills and I were taking about how great you and Everyday is Saturday is!
@dannythecamper41862 жыл бұрын
Good video, lots of good hotels and motels.
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Danny
@donnap5872 жыл бұрын
Awesome. I put this in my saved list so I can go back and look at it when I need to.
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome!! Hope you love them as much as we do
@lisafranklin11922 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great info!!
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Lisa we appreciate you
@tonybarrett81552 жыл бұрын
Thanks God bless you Jesus Christ loves you
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
❤️
@carolynbradley50302 жыл бұрын
Our favorite hotel is Gatlinburg inn. You can't beat the location. The people are very friendly and we have stayed here for 12 years each summer.
@bubbascruise2 жыл бұрын
In staying at lecounte in PF sunday after watching y’all’s video on it. Since it’s just for the 1 day a perfect time to try it out also was prided great at $109
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoyed and had a great vacation!
@davidupton52132 жыл бұрын
Watching now...first 😆 🤣 😂
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
Yessss 😂
@christinecampbell25252 жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing this video.
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@KentuckyGirl2 жыл бұрын
Great video for trip planning.👍
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
Thanks glad you enjoyed
@lindakurman86422 жыл бұрын
Good info. On hotels. Wish they were pet friendly
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
Our favorite pet friendly is the la Quinta in pigeon forge close to krogers
@loverofchrist4662 Жыл бұрын
Which of these hotels has gyms? Thank you. Gotta stay active & for while on vacation!
@tinahamby73602 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Eric! 😊👍
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Tina :)
@belagracie8 ай бұрын
I’m not a big fan of Margaritaville. If you want an island vibe, don’t come to the mountains-go to the beach. Plus, they demolished a very nice older property (Twin Islands) to build it.
@jjtsht Жыл бұрын
Can you give me your thoughts on the Westgate Smokey Mountain resort and water park?? We’ll be going end of March with a 9 year old who loves water Parks. Are there better options that have a big indoor water park ? Thanks!
@SmokyMountainFamily Жыл бұрын
That’s on our list to review next week actually 😂 we lovveee Wilderness at the Smokies and are interested in seeing how it will compare
@johnharris66555 ай бұрын
The Gatlinburg trolley has a stop at the Appy Lodge.
@marcboulanger43002 жыл бұрын
I got 4 out of the 5 correct. lol, in random order huh? Riverhouse goes first. hehehehe. I'm hoping you do the same for your top 5 PF hotels. Thanks for the video.
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
What was the guess you got wrong
@marcboulanger43002 жыл бұрын
@@SmokyMountainFamily I thought 'Too Cozy" Cabin instead of Edgewater. Except for Riverhouse, i'm sure there were other close contenders. Nothing wrong with these top 5, it was me trying to see how well i'd do. :)
@wildcatcountry-bigbluenation2 жыл бұрын
Everyone take a moment to pause at the 7:07 mark. Now ... gaze your eyes upon that Blue-T-Full site on that television. 🙂
@wildcatcountry-bigbluenation2 жыл бұрын
Let's not forget that 7:36 mark as well. #BBN-4-Life 🙂
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
😂 yesss
@SmokiesPlus2 жыл бұрын
Expertly done.
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Bob! Means alot coming from you
@jimmyhilton94212 жыл бұрын
Have you stayed at some of the places around about a hundred some dollars a night and you have which ones are that the best ones to stay at around 130 some dollars a night have you stayed in any of them places if you are I like to know which ones are the best
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
The best with the lower price we have found is Riverhouse in Gatlinburg and Norma Dan and park grove in pigeon forge
@straightgrrrrrizzly2 жыл бұрын
man i wanna visit tennessee so bad. i like my new england winters tho and i think that's my only qualm about it there
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
Come for the fall. You might be able to catch some southern Appalachian fall color right after the New England color. Then back for your winter!
@straightgrrrrrizzly2 жыл бұрын
@@SmokyMountainFamily that sounds like a plan to come to fruition for next year for me, i'll start planning now
@ggdeb29632 жыл бұрын
We have stayed at The River House. Absolutely 💯 the best 👌 👍
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
Agreed! Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.
@carlavision61432 жыл бұрын
Eric, I wish I'd hurry up and win the lottery so I can come visit! Really enjoyed your video!
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
😂 ❤️
@cindyluwhonelson14162 жыл бұрын
All very nice!
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Cindy
@crazywrestlersgaming46792 жыл бұрын
Heading to the smokies October 13-16
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
That’s a great time to visit one of our favorite months to be here that’s for sure
@stevenlopez25212 жыл бұрын
Great informative video on these hotels 🏨
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
Thanks as always brother. Stay safe down there!
@stevenlopez25212 жыл бұрын
@@SmokyMountainFamily 🙏 thank you
@johndill91272 жыл бұрын
We're here now but our place doesn't have internet tv.
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
That’s a bummer. Thanks so much for watching we appreciate you and hope you have a great trip
@chriscourson28242 жыл бұрын
i love the big tall round motel in Gatlinburg! Can't remember the name!
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
Park vista!! That would have made the girls top 5 for sure
@HOYTROD2 жыл бұрын
Are there any pet friendly hotels in Gatlinburg?
@marcboulanger43002 жыл бұрын
There are some, including the Park Vista, Quality Inn and Suites as well as Hilton Garden Inn. Google will also show others i'm sure.
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
Park vista was our favorite
@shirleys7652 жыл бұрын
We always stay at Jack Huff's Motor Lodge. Best hotel in Gatlinburg IMO. So very clean and updated. Also just steps to The Village.
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
We are wanting to try that one next summer! They seem to really take care of their place every time we go by there someone is always cleaning something ❤️
@incubus3114 Жыл бұрын
Was that first hotel next to a water treatment plant?
@SmokyMountainFamily Жыл бұрын
Yes it's the one right at the edge of the park boundary. Thanks for watching!
@georgestokes5116 Жыл бұрын
instade of checking a link why dont you tell people how much it cost to stay at these places
@SmokyMountainFamily Жыл бұрын
Nightly rates vary depending on the time of the year, weekdays weekends, holidays, etc... So what we paid on one night would not accurately reflect any other night's rates. We are just a KZbin channel, not a travel agency. We paid for the rooms and spent hours filming and editing to provide free information to viewers. Don't feel like it's much to ask someone to click a link.
@optobob5 ай бұрын
Historic Gatlinburg Inn
@SmokyMountainFamily5 ай бұрын
Gatlinburg Inn made it on our new list.
@laurabragg5089 Жыл бұрын
i would love to see a Bear 🐻
@ms.tep_2 жыл бұрын
👍👍
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
❤️
@lottrobinson872 жыл бұрын
We've stayed at The Riverhouse and it was not a good experience. The rooms always have a musty smell, it's due to the carpets are worn and old. The fixtures in the bathrooms are dated and old. There's a reason it's inexpensive.
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear you had a bad experience there. We’ve stayed in dozens of their rooms and never experienced any musty smells. Always very clean. Thanks for your take tho.
@lottrobinson872 жыл бұрын
@@SmokyMountainFamily I stand by my review.
@SmokyMountainFamily2 жыл бұрын
And we thanked you for it. We appreciate anyone commenting about their experiences in the Smokies.