Caney Creek Village, Tellico Plains

We've stayed twice at Caney Creek Village, most recently in Fall of 2009, both times for several days. We rented the economy cabins (nos. 10 and 11) each time, and found them quite comfortable, and clean. The lack of a full kitchen (although we had a microwave, a small fridge and a coffee maker) was really no problem, because you're only about fifteen minutes from Tellico Plains, with plenty of dining opportunities. We'd have gladly stayed there a third time, but we foolishly waited until the last minute to make a reservation, and there was a motorcycle rally that weekend, so they were full up. Even so, Dixie on her own initiative found us another place to stay. Tight money has prevented us from going back there for the last couple of years, but we hope to remedy that soon, because we like this more laid-back, less crowded part of the Smokies, and the friendly, helpful people who run Caney Creek Village. A note about my rating: I gave them five stars, but with the understanding that we're talking about a small, family-run resort that's trying to give their customers the best deal, for a really good price. This isn't HoJo's, and these aren't $160-a-night Gatlinburg cabins. As I said, the economy units we stayed in were clean and comfortable, and the two-bedroom cabin Dixie showed us the last time we were there looked the same -- nicely though not lavishly furnished, with a full kitchen and all the standard amenities.

We loved the quiet atmosphere and the friendly hosts. We have been here twice and we love it! The cabins are comfortable and the views are wonderful. The owner, Dixie, is friendly and makes every effort to ensure that her guests have a lovely stay. She welcomes motorcyce riders, singles, families, and anyone else looing for a relaxing stay. The price is much lower than any other cabins in the area (especially K.O.A.), but despite what another reviewer posted, we found it to be clean, cozy, an excellent value and a great experience. We are returning this September 2011 to ride the Cherohala, raft the Nantahala and then spend the evening in the hot tub on the porch of cabin 7. We cannot wait to get there!

It was out of the way, quiet, and very clean and comfortable. The views are absolutely heavenly . The owners are a family and make you feel right at home. The creek was great for the little ones and the pool was nice for mom and dad. We will return this summer.

Sure the price was good...but have you ever heard you get what you pay for? Well that is the case here. The swimming pool was green, swing set step broken, towels ripped with holes & stains; roach trap in with the dishes, dust on wall hangings and water out of the faucet was brown. The dog wouldn’t even drink it. Sure the people are nice that run it. But it was a little nasty. Let just say that in the morning my friends 2 1/2 year old ran to the car saying go home, go home and so did the dog. Not a good sign. We will never forget our Caney Creek Village experience. None of us will stay there again.

I loved the laid back atmosphere. There was peace and quiet and my family and I were treated as if we were part of their family. Definitely a mom and pop thing, but the cabins were clean, well maintained, and the views were outstanding. We got alot of great pics on the creek.It is only a few miles off the Cherohala Skyway and the pool was a bonus for our kids. Not alot of pools in Tellico Plains. Would like to see more of the pond, it was needing a little weedeating tho.