Zoder's Inn & Suites Review and Walkthrough Gatlinburg Tennessee 2022 On the River Yankee South

[@cherylmikell899]

Love to see the inside of these older and more distinguished motels. You two showed it well!👍👍

[@yankeeinthesouth]

More to come!

[@williambates2721]

Love the review. My parents had the first Honeymoon there 55 years ago, and every year after till they started camping. I'm 54 now, you do the math. Zoder's is a great place and I hope its stays the same. thanks again for your videos. hope to see y'all down the road. keep up the good work.

[@sherrishoots35mm]

So glad you reviewed & liked Zoder's Inn. When I was younger my family & I would always stay there without fail during the winter. Just adore it so much! I love how it's located at the end of the strip off in the cut. Normally they have the waterfall going in the pool & also the units we stayed in had heated bathroom floors which was so very nice & just loved hearing the creek at night while sleeping. Such great memories. They used to have a parrot named Caesar for decades up at the front lobby, he was like the hotel mascot but sadly he passed away a few years ago. Glad you liked the place cuz we made the greatest memories there, cant wait to get back there soon! 🙌🏻

[@sherrishoots35mm]

@@CaboWabotv Yes he was the cutest! 🦜

[@mrs.puddlebrook5600]

I think I've said this on every video of yours that I watch, but I love your attention to detail! You guys are my 'official' guide to the Smokies! Thanks youse guys!

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thanks I am so happy you enjoy our attention to detail

[@cathymccart5370]

First off I love y’all ! Really neat that you ask your wife what she thinks. I’m just found y’all and I’m enjoying your videos. You certainly have a eye for detail ( the window above the door). Since I’m disabled stairs, ramps or elevators are of an interest to me also parking. I know in the Rocky Waters motel you mentioned no elevator and ramp and showed these. I appreciate that. Thank you!!!

[@yankeeinthesouth]

We try to remember to point out those thing thanks Cathy

[@theonewhomjesusloves7360]

What an awesome place, looks so lonely with no people there. Thanks for the review 👍

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Very Quiet

[@jeannineguarino4010]

Really cute. Love the cool little spots to hang out. The old world charm is still apparent. I really would like a review of the cabins on the property. Thank you! For always , being honest, and making it enjoyable to watch.

[@danielleross1513]

I had no idea this place was so big. So many options to stay in..very cool. Thanks for the video guys

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thanks Danielle

[@DianaLynne-27]

Love the motel reviews. Will check these out when we come this year. You two do the best reviews! Thanks for sharing!👍❤️

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thank you so much Angel we really appreciate you

[@zeus121198]

Hubby & I stayed here last April. We actually think we had the same room 😊 We absolutely loved our stay. The property is amazing. The history and family atmosphere really is something to experience. Along the river Roanoke that comes down through the Smokies is so peaceful. The location is perfect. It's a MUST ❤

[@RhondaA]

Wow, very thorough review. We've stayed at Zoders many times but I've never explored the elevator section. I didn't even realize that half that stuff was up there. Glad the pool water was nice and warm for you. Whenever we've been it was ice cold!

[@functionatthejunction]

Man oh man everything about that place screams 90's. I bet it even has that 90's smell in the rooms, and I mean that in the best way. Like the Smoky Mountain summer times of the past just stuck there and now live there forever. I love it! Thank you so much!

[@janetwilber6377]

This video brought many pleasant memories to me! My husband & I spent our honeymoon here 51 yrs ago! Of course it was newer & fresher then. Enjoyed seeing it again ! Thanks, for the memories!

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thank you Janet

[@jethrobodine4638]

great video guys! i have stayed at Zoders on at least three occasions. each time was a last minute decision to go to the smokies (tubing in winter) and they usually had vacancies! the stream by the rooms is beautiful and relaxing. i did stay in the more dated rooms, but i know they have been doing some renovations. swimming in the pool and using the hot tub was always fun. the best part is you are right by the main drag of Gatlinburg and you can walk anywhere you wanna go. i will be back in the Smokies Feb.18-21st!

[@biffbifferson5042]

What an awesome part of the river to be on! Love these older motels! Once again excellent use of the time lapse.

[@sherrydunn4003]

I loved the river running right under the balcony in the room...I can just imagine what a wonderful sleep 💤💤 you get hearing the water ..Dawn another very cute hat on you 😊.. ❤️ you both

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thanks Sherry

[@Brad-223]

Thanks for your review. I never realized how big this property actually is. Now, because of your review, I would definitely consider staying at this property. Keep up the good work.

[@sandypetro8907]

This is a place I would stay. Especially in a room like yours with that type of flooring. It looks adorable there. The indoor pool looks so inviting. Thank you for this review. 💕

[@yankeeinthesouth]

It really is!

[@wildflower008]

Great review! Love how detailed your reviews are. Very helpful.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Glad you like them!

[@OurHomeOurLife812]

Wow! Can’t believe how big this property was! Such a cool place! Love those little chalets! Love to see ya do a review on one of those. Great review y’all!

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Us too!

[@PTAdventures86]

Love this review! First, this place holds a lot of memories for us….from our engagement, stay over night in travel to honeymoon to several more nights. Love the creek, rooms and cabins. Second, you all did an awesome review and the pool fun was great!

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thank you so much for sharing a little bit of your life with us

[@shawnblackburn69]

All these year's passing by Zoders and I had no idea they had so much offer! I'm impressed with their different types of rentals. I'll definitely keep Zoders in mind next time I'm in Gatlinburg. Thanks Will and Dawn for this great review!

[@TheBABaracus]

Will and Dawn, this may be my favorite hotel review yet! I've always wanted to see what that place was like. I had no idea it was so huge! Watching the two of you swimming was the best. I'm glad you actually enjoy yourselves while you stay out. And the two of you seemed to really enjoy yourselves. Keep the good content coming!

[@yankeeinthesouth]

We will Arthur thanks

[@toddh.6438]

I would have NEVER believed how large the property is!!! These past reviews are awesome!!! Thank you for giving us another great review!

[@yankeeinthesouth]

You bet!

[@bookfairy2222]

Thank you for showing us this so well. We will be there this weekend for our anniversary. Watching this has me even more excited.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Have fun!

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

This was absolutely top notch. Since I was young I wanted to stay at Zoders. We stayed at the Terrace years ago before it was replaced by the coaster. You guys did a great job showcasing this entire property. Kudos Will and Dawn.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thanks guys

[@amberbryant8141]

Wow, it's very nice place of Zoder's Inn so beautiful views of rivers. I not know that Zoder's Inn at Gatlinburg. Thank You sharing your video love it. ❣️❣️❣️❣️ We wish go visit Gatlinburg stay vacation. 💕

[@Dixie-ms5uk]

Thank you so much for the review. I never knew it was that big. Me and my mom definitely love to relax and this looks like just the place to do that! I have been catching up since I am recovering from surgery. As always thank you for all you do Will and Dawn! God bless ❤️

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Take care Dixie

[@Dixie-ms5uk]

@@yankeeinthesouth Thank you!

[@pammiedoodle8693]

Holy smokes, that place is huge!😳 I had no idea, and the fact that it goes all the way through to 321 is amazing! I could see it being a real mad-house in the summer with lots of noise, though. Great review👍🏼 Thanks for sharing and God Bless🙏

[@yankeeinthesouth]

We didn't either we didn't realize you can get out the 321 also

[@claudiekyger6806]

That was a really nice motel. Being right over the water would be fun. Just listening to the water is real relaxing. Thanks for taking us there

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@smokymountainman4964]

Will and Dawn. Loved this review. This looks like our kind of place. I love that little cabin cozy Cove. It is so cute. That is our kind of place. Love it. The pool is really nice and I love the views being right on the river. This is a place that we may have to check out for a future stay. Loved the shower seranade Will. 😊 thank you so much for this excellent review.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thanks so much! guys

[@evinrude1236]

I did not realize that place was that big! 😮 Thanks for the review! 👍👍

[@bonniebrown6960]

I love this hotel Will & Dawn. Ya'll look so cute in the swimming pool and the jacuzzi. Like 2 little ducks swimming around real fast.🐤🐤 Haha..!! I started laughing when Will was singing Jolene... in the shower. 😄 You guys were having fun. I love the elevator that takes you up in the look out too. Dawn you're right it does look like a tree house. I'd like to take my mama there. She's in a wheelchair, but I'd have to make sure they had a room with a bigger bathroom for her. It's really hard to travel with her now though. I'll see. 🤔 Thank you Will & Dawn for sharing this with us. Love it !! 👍🥰🥰

[@solotraveler3]

Thanks so much for this. Zoder's is on the top of my list for my first trip to Gatlinburg in December 2023. Yours is the first full tour I've seen.

[@carlavision6143]

Will & Dawn, loved your vlog! Absolutely beautiful and love the river! Looks like y'all were having fun in the pool and hot tub. Loved the beautiful cabins too! Thank you for taking me along with you!

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thanks so much!!

[@carlavision6143]

@@yankeeinthesouth you're welcome!

[@rhondaapplegate6316]

For us we would leave that door open all night so we could hear that water running. Thanks for sharing. God bless you both.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Great idea

[@lizcortez4897]

That hotel is amazing, I like when the sink is separate from the bathroom and that balcony 😳…absolutely beautiful!..I’m an old soul so I love when hotels are a little dated..like I always say, we’re not moving in we’re just sleeping 😉..y’all do amazing reviews, keep up the good work and I look forward to many more😊💕

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thanks Liz

[@jeffdickens7019]

Hey there Will and Dawn great place I would stay there just for the scenery alone and that place was huge overall very nice place you've already got a couple places I like so far when I come up in the spring glad to see y'all are out showing people good places to stay as always till next video God bless

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thanks so much

[@janiceyoung2652]

Absolutely Amazing! Love the sound of the River flowing! Thank You for sharing with us and giving your honest opinion! Love these hotel reviews ❤️

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thanks so much!

[@conniedietz4212]

Looks like you 2 been out and about again, finding another "Hidden Gem." Yes it does looks like grandma's place. Love the ambiance+ looks spotless. Thanks for bringing us along seeing firsthand all the ins + out of place. Keep the cameras rolling. Al + Connie Ohio

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thanks Connie

[@nealwestmoreland8576]

Very cool looking place.Thanks for sharing.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thank you too

[@HisLove4You]

The shower scene 😄 🤣 Great review, nice property and a great option! Thank you guys so much for your efforts. Much luv!! 💕

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@HisLove4You]

@@yankeeinthesouth love these reviews! ❤

[@AngelS-br3vv]

What a cool unique place! So quiet that time of year. Thanks for bringing us along 😊

[@yankeeinthesouth]

It really is!

[@lisafrom-indy3618]

Will and Dawn I think this is my favorite hotel so far!! It was so charming! Y'all looked like you were having a blast! Thanks for letting us know it's handicapped accessible- that's much needed information for lots of us.

[@karenclabaugh5416]

Loved the review! Such beautiful property and lay out of the buildings. Those cabins looked so peaceful also! And I loved your singing Jolene in the shower. That was amusing.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mariascheer1154]

Thank you for all you guys do! Gorgeous and very informative.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Our pleasure!

[@robertrich9336]

Stayed at Zoders before, and really enjoyed it! It was during Spring, and a great time to enjoy outdoors, the river, and both pools. They even had a parrot in the Lobby. Have pictures and video when we stayed there, and it was very convenient to walk into Gatlinburg! Loved seeing you 2 staying here, and now I want to come back! Reminds me of the 70s/80s, back in the hay day! Definitely great place to enjoy your mornings/evenings! I think they even had hot breakfast, cookies, wine, and cheese back in the day! 😊

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thank you so much Robert for sharing all that great information in history with us we really appreciate it

[@jtkirkfan2002]

Looks like a great place. That frame around the desk looks like it was a cable raceway for the TV so the wiring isn't exposed. I remember that windmill up at the top being part of another motel years ago, possibly the old Ogle's Roadway Inn. I bet Zoder's bought it when it closed and demolished it to build that upper section.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thanks so much Jim for sharing that info with us

[@LIVSDANCES]

This is where we stayed last year and we really enjoyed it. Clean, peaceful, and Love being on the stream side. Staff was super nice too! It's perfect too because it was an easy walk for us and our 5 and 8 year old into downtown. Will stay there again this year! Myself and Thomas was like wonder if they will ever do a Zoders review... then you guys posted! God bless!

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Our pleasure!

[@cammybarrs7114]

Awesome Zoder Inn with rolling streams 🏞️🏞️🏞️🏞️and lots of amenities! Love the cabins🏚️🏚️ and big pool!🏊‍♂️🏊‍♀️👍👍 Thanks Will 🙋‍♂️and Dawn 🙋‍♀️! We thinking 🤔 on staying there next time we are coming to the Smokey Mountains 🏔️🏔️🏔️🏔️!!❤️❤️❤️Love and enjoyed 😀😀😀!

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thanks 👍

[@angelrenee3333]

Dawn.... Very off subject but I absolutely love that cute outfit you had on, the pink, gray, cute hat, & lace. You looked really pretty.

[@pbj9578]

What a neat place. Loved your shots of the river beautiful 😍 ❤ Such a cute little outfit Dawn with your sweater and hat.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thank you

[@cindyeasterling6917]

We've stayed there twice. The sound of the river is so relaxing.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

it is

[@TheRookieRancher]

This is my all time favorite hotel in Gatlinburg! Love the creek views, the swimming pool, abc the free cookies!

[@SouthernBelleSince93]

I love this so much! I’ve wanted to see a review on Zoder’s for so long! I would really like to see a review on River Edge Inn, formerly River Edge Motor Lodge. My husband and I spent our honeymoon there 4.5 years ago while they were remodeling and went back maybe six months later. I’d love to see how they’re doing now. That was definitely the best place we’ve stayed in gatlinburg. We also loved Riverside Towers when we stayed in Pigeon Forge last year!

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Noted!

[@lakeeriehillbilly9558]

I remember my mother always wanted to stay there once so few moons back we paid for reservations (Christmas gift) for a May trip there. Got her the room/balcony she talked about thats close to the road and we stayed there also up the river. Thinking of her now that she has passed and seeing this video. Is the parrot still there?

[@arlenehoward9527]

Thank you so much for the vedio me and my husband go every year at least twice a year I love to see these types to show us more neat. Places we can stay we love you guys stay safe

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Our pleasure!

[@candaceneel7685]

Loved the review...and Dawn's adorable outfit! I didn't realize that Zoder's was so big! Thanks for sharing...❤

[@yankeeinthesouth]

You are so welcome!

[@cherylsergent6306]

Forgot to add one thing. We have been there when we were the only ones and it is great. We have also been there when there was not an empty room. It is still very quiet even when the place is packed. You can only hear the coaster while in the parking lot and really only if someone on the coaster shrieks. It is always peaceful at Zoders.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thank you so much Cheryl for sharing your experience with us it helps a lot

[@keithsanders2792]

A couple years ago my wife and I were checking Zoder's out. The one thing that was a concern was the mountain coaster and the noise being so close. Consequently, we never stayed there. Again, thanks for the review.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

I didn't hear any noise from the mountain coaster then again it is the offseason so that could be a concern thanks Keith

[@jabusspires6506]

I stayed in the cottage across from the mountain coaster a couple years ago. There was a little noise, but the water sounds from the creek eliminated most of it.

[@conniesillery477]

Can’t believe how big the motel is. Thanks for showing it to us.

[@bonnieoverholts5461]

Wow, that's a lot bigger than I thought it would be. It looks like a really nice place to stay. Seems like there was something at every corner. Love the pool

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Yes it was

[@caroltumey6800]

Thank you for this review. I didn't realize that it went so far back and around!!

[@tenaratliff9230]

Wow I never knew Zoders is such a big place Awesome video

[@yankeeinthesouth]

It really is!

[@byronbrasher8118]

I have had my Lectric XP for over two years now, and love it. I ride wintering in Florida right on the Atlantic beach. I ride it at my summer, fall digs in the hills. You won't go wrong getting one. Another great show Russ.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Great to hear!

[@beckyyoung725]

Great tour as always Dawn! Nice place didn’t realize how big it is!❤️

[@yankeeinthesouth]

It really is!

[@JasonScottCarter]

I didn't think to look for cabins at a hotel establishment! This looks like a good option for future trips.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Us either

[@benjaminkielas691]

Very Much enjoyed your review. We have booked the cabin! Thanks so much for doing these reviews! Keep it up!

[@ATJHTRAVELS]

We've stayed here a few times always had a great experience sledgehammered that like button stay safe awesome and blessed shared (still watching )

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thanks, so much guys we really appreciate you

[@nancyedwards5048]

Love these reviews. No idea how many options that place had. Thanks for inside look.

[@tarafreeland7610]

Never realized how far that goes back....Always thought that it would be nice to have balcony view if we did try it. Thanks for checking it out!

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thanks Tara

[@doylelholbrook7272]

Enjoyed the video you can never go wrong by staying next to a river and listening to the water run by enjoyed it👍🇺🇸

[@yankeeinthesouth]

You got that right!

[@daniellejones2719]

Really enjoyed this! I had no idea that Zoders was such a big property! And so nice to! Can’t wait to see where y’all go next😃

[@yankeeinthesouth]

More to come!

[@pointbreak8293]

I wonder if they’ve done any updates to mountain heritage inn on river road? I used to stay there when I was a kid back in the late 80’s and early 90’s…love to see you both review and do a stay there sometime… keep the hotel stays and reviews rollin… these are awesome….👍👍👍

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Not sure

[@bufordteejustice1119]

The room looks nice. Thanks for sharing.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thank you too

[@angelaneergaard2589]

I absolutely loved this video. Who knew it was this big. I love yalls hotel reviews. Thank you

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@charmingcharlie8564]

My grandparents always talked about Zoder's Inn! Always said if you go there you have to get a Creekside balcony room!

[@yankeeinthesouth]

yes

[@christineschwartz8269]

Wow,, that place is huge.. and beautiful.. I'd like to try that little cabin.. I also love the sound of the river.. another of my favorite sounds I really love and that is train whistles. They especially sound beautiful and lonely in the mountains..,,. Thank you so much for sharing this with us 💐❤️💐❤️

[@yankeeinthesouth]

us too

[@lacylou9772]

Zoder's is our favorite place to stay!! Those tower suites at the back of the property are great for bigger families. Miss Sheri at the desk is a sweetheart!

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Yes they are!

[@valmalukas356]

Love Dawn’s sweater and hat. Thanks for the review.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thanks Val

[@Traciblaggblagg]

I have always wanted to stay in Zoders but couldn't see photos to make me that interested ,your review had definitely made me interested.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Glad I could help!

[@jasondesimone8233]

This was a great video. I thank y'all for doing this. My wife and I are in the process as we speak of planning our annual vacation to Gatlinburg this early summer. Zoders will definitely be an option for us. Thanks again for doing what you do.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Snowlady58]

So excited when I saw this video come up! We have been staying at Zoders every year since 1988. It is absolutely our favorite place. We stay in the Honeymoon cottage most of the time. It is a peaceful oasis.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thanks Julie

[@fadingdandelion4792]

Would love to see the cabins. Great review. Always have drove by that hotel. Can't believe how big the property is and the different styles of rooms_/cabins. Great video

[@susanbradley2465]

Loving the motel reviews.You both are great mountain history buffs🥰

[@yankeeinthesouth]

More to come!

[@shannoncampbell5380]

Dawn you look so cute in your outfit and hat, love the colors of both!!……another great video too!!😊❤️😊

[@theman3267]

Very nice hotel and review, this has to be the largest hotel property in all of Gatlinburg, I never dreamed how much there was to see,compared to the view from the road,thx guys

[@jackiebrooks526]

Great review! Love when you do hotel reviews. Glad you showed us Zoders. Have been wondering how this place was. Didn't know the property was so big. Would love to sit on balcony and listen to the water.

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

Glad you got to do a review here. I like it.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

More to come!

[@garylipsey3552]

Great hotel review. Have been by Zoder's many times, but have never stayed there. It looks like a nice place and convenient to downtown. Would not have guessed how big it is since you can't see all that from the road. Glad you enjoyed your stay and thanks for the review.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

It really is!

[@robinbraxton5345]

Very nice! Glad to know about this hidden gem just right off the Gatlinburg strip. Will definitely keep this place on my list!

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thanks Robin

[@charlottedonovan8049]

Loved ur video.. We did Not know this place was Soo Big..! The pool..the cabins.. the high rise..ur room.. Soo Nice..Loved the balcony by the stream & the sound.. Always..wanted to know about this place..Love ur sweater Dawn..Thank y'all for the tour.. 💝

[@cathyhennessee583]

Thank you for sharing your experience at Zoder's

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Any time!

[@wmotjazz89]

Cool place! Thanks for sharing!

[@angelrenee3333]

I have driven right by that place and had no idea it was so big. What a nice big piece of property they have and right on the water. I love all the red doors. The pool & hot tub area was nice. It looked clean. The video of you two there, speeded up, was cute. The cabins look really interesting. It would be neat to see what one looks like. Wow, the bathroom was small. Nice review you guys. I like how you guys are very thorough. It helps people like me when I come visit the area. Thank you!

[@cathyrobinson8667]

That is a super great video, very thorough. Y’all did a great job. Of course, you always do. I loved the hotel and your room had everything two people could possibly want.

[@pameladulany1457]

Always wanted to see rooms there. No idea it was so big! Thanks again guys!!🥰🥰

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Our pleasure!

[@tinaellis4844]

This looks like an awesome place! Thanks for the review and tour. We usually stay in Pigeon Forge when we are there but this place looks very nice

[@laurenbyers6505]

Another great review, thanks guys for the hard work.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Our pleasure!

[@ReaganThatcher]

WOW! That’s like a state park lodge; had no idea that property was so expansive!