This was a quick getaway trip for my 17 year old s...

This was a quick getaway trip for my 17 year old son, 3 of his friends, and myself. Mountain Dream Cabin was everything that I was hoping it was going to be plus more. The reservation process was very easy, and the fact that the reservation department called while we were on our way to the cabin was very reassuring that the check-in process was going to be simple. We arrived in Sevierville quite late in the evening, so the drive up to the cabin was quite adventurous, yet memorable and fun. Upon arrival, the cabin was clean and ready, without any complaints from anyone in our party. The teenagers didn't go to bed until after 2 am due to the excitement of all the amenities in the cabin, however, they were all woke by 630 am to see the sunrise. The ride to the parkway in Pigeon Forge is only about a 15 minute ride. We did, however, experience back-to-back night experiences with the local bear. The first encounter was on our second night at the cabin. The lock on the metal trash container was broke, and I was awakened by a loud noise near my headboard next to the window ( I slept in the first first bedroom). To my surprise and alarm, the bear was standing on the trash bin only inches from window. No harm, just a little shakened. I called the after-hour maintenance, who was very professional and calm, and advised us what to do (or not do). The next morning the trash bin was fixed. Mr. Bear arrived the next evening/morning, but this time was a little upset because he could not get in the trash, and flipped the trash bin about 4 feet from the cabin. Again, all of this was no fault of the resort, other than the broken latch to the trash bin. The encounter just gave us memories. So, if close encounters are not for you, be aware. We will definitely be back to this the cabin!!!