We really loved our adventures staying at Sonny Daze … it was perfect for our family of 11! Just felt so roomy and homey ! We especially loved our visit from from the momma bear and her three cubs !

Pigeon Forge can be a high-stress vacation area, with tons of attractions, eateries and shops to choose from lining both sides along the heavily traveled main road. If you can find an idyllic retreat, just 10 minutes or so from the hubbub, nestled in the trees on a hilltop with a view of the Great Smoky Mountains, you have the perfect counterpoint. That was our family's view of the Sonny Daze "cabin" (in quotes since it seems unusual to refer to a 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 3 floor home, with multiple decks, a front porch, a hot tub and pool table in a loft as a cabin, but with the all-wood interior and log-construction, that is appropriate) Sure, there were some imperfections - a nonfunctioning icemaker, cool (as opposed to "warm") type light bulbs, confusing remote controls (a universal problem) - but they were easily overlooked, and when maintenance folks were summoned to look at a slow leak from the hot tub, they were quick to respond. The management staff at this resort is friendly and accommodating, and effective in the fine shape that the many recreation facilities are kept. The nearly 1 mile drive up the hill is steep and curving. It is highly recommended to arrive during daylight hours since it is much more challenging at night. Once driven, you get used to it, taking it slow. Dollywood was great fun for the entire family, and the trips to Gatlinburg (more toned down, attractive and pedestrian oriented than Pigeon Forge) and the National Park also highlights.

Beautiful property

The cabin was not as clean as we felt it should be and needs a bit of updating. It did easily accomadate and provide entertainment for our party of 10 ranging in age from 3 to 90years old, but there is only one way to enter the cabin and you have to get up and down some pretty narrow steps which can be tricky for the really young and old. The parking was also tricky and will not easily accomadate more than 3 cars. We come every year to this area and this was our 1st time booking in a resort. We liked having so much to do outside right there and even with so many cabins around it was still quite and peaceful. We also really enjoyed how conveinant it was to the parkway in Pigeon Forge.