Brought back memories....
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 10/23/07
This motel reminds me of the oldie-goldie motels of yesteryear that I stayed in as a child. The motel is definitely dated with paneling, stucco, and tile on the interior of the rooms. Swag lamps, jalouse windows, and antique chest of drawers do add a certain quaintness to the motel and room.
I had no real service issues. I did have one request and that was promptly and courteously filled.
The location was perfect; far enough away from everything,no traffice noise to mention; the motel is surrounded by trees, so it seemed as if you were miles away from anywhere, yet just a drive across the bridge is all it took to have access to everything Maggie Valley has to offer.
Although this motel is old, the room was clean and had no musty smell to it. No telephone may have been the best "non-amenity" in the room.
I did find the mattress to be way to soft for my liking. I stayed a couple of days and by the second morning, I was having some back issues. Nothing that put me in great pain, but enough to know that I had slept on a soft mattress. In fact, the mattress was bowed in the middle and is probably due to be replaced. Another issue I had was regulating the water in the shower (no bathtub in the room). I was constantly making adjustments to the valves because it would go from hot to cold and vice-versa. I don't know exactly what the problem was, but it was quite aggravating and someone may possibly get burned if not careful, especially a young child who can't operate the valves or reach them.
The yard and landscaping were nice and the central area where the kids played stayed shady most of the time.
Instant coffee is the only thing available and there is no continential breakfast offering.
I did think the price I paid for the room, considering everything was just a little high. I probably would stay here again, but not for an extended stay if all the mattresses and water issues are the same in each room. My overall experience was not bad, but could have been better if the mattress and water issues weren't there.
But, if you like soft beds and dancing in the shower, peace and quiet with the sound of a mountain stream in the background, this is definitely your place!!!!