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.