Spring Break
- April 4, 2008
- Rated 1 of 5 by
Gruszynd from Midland, Michigan
We came to Tree Tops from Michigan for part of spring break, we usually go to our resort Summer Bay in Florida but due to daughters prior commitments we only had 4 days so decided to go to Tennessee because it was close and so we still had a partial vacation.
Was very different than what we were used to. When we checked in we were heavily pressured to do a "free" breakfast or lunch and tour a different resort, we said no thank you as we had very little time and did not wish to spend a day away from our kids, the man would not take no for an answer, stood in our way so we could not leave. They also told us our condo wouldn't be ready for another 30 minutes so we had to stay there an deal with this rude man. He said it would only take 1 hour of our time. So to get away from him we finally said yes, well this "free" breakfast cost us $10 (taxes on the dollywood tickets we got) and 2 hours of our time as they take you in their private vehicles so you can't just leave. Of course they want you to buy more points for RCI. We did not buy any more and will never go back to that resort for the reason for being pressured into something we said no thank you in the 1st place.
The resort itself was very quiet and nice if you like nature and boredom the outdoor pools were not open even tho for us for Michigan it was plenty warm enough (75 degrees). The indoor pool was VERY small and was always full of small children. Everything at this resort closes at 4 or 5 PM (activities, laundry, etc.) so make sure you day is all wound up by then. The people above us must of had small children that stomped on the floor and screamed until midnight, when we tried to call someone to ask them to quiet them there was no one to answer then phone, I wonder what you are to do if you really needed someone in the middle of the night. We did call the security number with no answer.
The pool or hot tub pump made a loud squealling/hum most of the night, didn't sleep much when we were there. Not sure why this is rated gold crown. record player & cassette player in the 2nd bed room...no TV (kids weren't happy about that). Who has records & cassettes anymore? Not a good place to take little kids or teenagers.
Near by Gatlinburg has NO parking, you have to pay $5-$10 to park just to eat dinner or wander the shops, after the 1st time doing this we went down the road to Pigeon Forge or Seiverville to spend our money. Unit itself was very clean and kitchen well stocked. Just not what we are used to and not much to keep kids busy with out spending A LOT of money. Dollywood was a disappointment for $50 a person! We like thrill rides and this was mostly shows.
The Treetops Resort
- September 19, 2005
- Rated 5 of 5 by
tfready2go from LAURINBURG, North Carolina
Well-managed, well-kept family resort in Gatlinburg, TN. The rooms are excellent, with beautiful stone fireplaces in each villa, and the mountain stream ran out behind our deck. Wait a minute--on second thought, forget it! The place is a dump (laugh)--you don't want to go there! I want to go back there next year if I talk the place up--I won't be able to get in!
From journal Going to the Smokies