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Reviews of Dancing Bear Lodge

3.5 out of 5
Dancing Bear Lodge
137 Apple Valley Way, Townsend, TN

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 229 out of 289 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 289 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 289 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 289 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 289 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Secluded but convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Santhanam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was at 4 pm later than other hotels
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Branch, Fayetteville

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent place to stay for a visit to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The park entrance is only a few minutes away, with quick access to Cades Cove. The cabins are named after certain sites in the Smokies. We stayed in the “Abrams Falls” double king loft cabin. The entire cabin was very clean and the grounds were well-maintained. At the entrance to the premises, there is the Dancing Bean coffee shop, plus a family restaurant, an outdoor store, and a gift shop all right there. The cabins are up the hill, and a high end bistro in the middle of the cabins (we did not get to try the bistro). Each cabin has its own parking. There are walking trails on the property. The staff was very welcoming, helpful, and informative about the area. Our only regret was that we didn’t stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best restaurant in the mountains
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the most part, we loved our stay here. However, we found that the cabin wasn't completely spic and span and feel that for the money we paid, it certainly should have been. More importantly, the shower is extremely difficult to manage--you have to get completely in the shower to turn it on and then move extremely quickly to get away from the cold water. The floor of the shower does get slippery and my husband fell and bruised himself pretty badly. This was in the LeConte cabin. I did notify management of the situation and, although the woman I spoke with was extremely nice, she showed no concern for my husband. On the other hand, she did indicate that they might look into making changes to the shower setup so that no one else has the same problem. On the brighter side. the cabin had everything we needed, was extremely comfortable, the restaurant is fabulous and the location near Cade's Cove can't be beat.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property, quiet, breakfast was amazing!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The girl who checked us in was especially pleasant. The cabin was great, stocked with everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment I stepped into the reception area, I was greeted with a smile, friendliness & helpfulness. We were given room keys, map and breakfast coupons and told about the four dining options available through the resort. The room was great-modern, bistro table & chairs, reading chair, kitchenette with dishes and silverware, comfortable queen bed and a big shower. Spent some time in the rocking chair on the back porch watching two playful squirrels! We ate at the resort’s pizza restaurant, The Dancing Bean, and Apple Valley Cafe twice. Food was good and service was outstanding! Next time we’ll book a reservation at the Dancing Bear Bistro and a villa with a fireplace!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richmond

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vijay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very happy that we chose to stay in the Townsend - which was quieter and less chaotic than the Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge, during our visit to the Smoky Mountains NP. The Dancing Bear Lodge was perfect for us in terms of location and facilities. The cabin was clean and comfortable. Loved the free breakfast options that included artisanal egg sandwiches, rolls and was surprised with the great coffee!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was quiet and the coffee shop Bean had excellent drinks and we appreciated the gluten free option for a pastry. The fire pit was lovely. The bistro was a nice dining experience, however the chef was not willing to work with my husband for his several food allergies. Instead of the server going back and forth to ask options, the chef coming out himself to discuss it would have been more in keeping with our experiences with other fine dining restaurants. Having gluten free cornbread was appreciated but the only entree he could have was a burger with no bun and plain veggie. Not up to par. If the chef would have created a simple sauce without onions for the chicken, shrimp or pork chop, then the dining experience would have been better. The pear salad was very good. The cabin itself was not clean enough. There were cobwebs in the corners and in the shower. Mold in the shower grout. The hand towel hanging up wasn’t clean it had makeup mark on it. The sponge under the kitchen sink was not new but used. The towels in the kitchen need replacing. Why oven mitts with no oven? Overall the cleanliness was not up to our expectations. Otherwise, it was a very enjoyable visit. The front desk employees were so helpful and had our room ready early. They had great recommendations for us. The cabin appeared to need a very deep cleaning to have made this a great accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful property. Quiet, serene and the cabin was perfectly furnished. Our stay will be a lasting memory!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our quiet cabin in the woods. Very cl
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Katsura, Maryviile

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clamping Cabin
Nice cabin in a wooded setting. Not your typical chain hotel. Loved the on-site bistro - excellent dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Amie on Sep 1, 2023
Thank you so much for your review. We look forward to hosting you again on another occasion in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Amie on Aug 11, 2023
Thank you for visiting and reviewing your stay, Jane!

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place!
Townsend is a wonderful town, and Dancing Bear fits right in!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Amie on Aug 11, 2023
Thank you so much for your kind review. We appreciate you and looking forward to hosting you on another occasion!

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property to stay at
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Amie on Jul 19, 2023
Thank you so much, Debbie. We appreciate your patronage.

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely accommodations. Staff was great and the complimentary breakfast beyond expectations. All around excellence
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Amie on Jul 19, 2023
Thank you for your kind words, we look forward to hosting you on another occasion!

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Trying “peaceful side” for the first time
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Amie on Jul 1, 2023
Thank you for your review, Robert. We hope to host you again in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area, close to the Smoky Mountain National Park. Very nice cafe, coffee house, General Store and outdoor center. I will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Amie on Jul 1, 2023
We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay as well as our sister property, Apple Valley Mountain Village! We look forward to hosting you on your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Candace

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our time together as a family here, would definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Amie on Jul 1, 2023
We appreciate the opportunity to host your family, Candace. We will see you next time!

10/10 Excellent

Judy, Avon

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Amie on Jul 19, 2023
Thank you, Judy

10/10 Excellent

mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, friendly staff, clean and would highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Amie on Jul 1, 2023
Thank you so much, Mary!

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just first class in every way
What a wonderful experience staying at the Dancing Bear Lodge! We stayed in the "Meigs Trail" cabin which we would definitely book again. Secluded and everything you would need or want. The entire campus including the Bistro where we got the included breakfast was just wonderful. The ladies there are just a joy to be around and the pancakes were the best we ever had. Whoever owns this place knows how to run a business and take care of its guests. We cannot rate our time there any higher.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Amie on Jul 1, 2023
Thank you so much for you wonderful review, we look forward to seeing you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Eleazar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Place!
We were visiting Tennessee for the first time and chose Dancing Bear Lodge, no regrets. It exceeded our expectations and looking forward to returning in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Amie on Jul 1, 2023
Thank you so much for your kind words. We look forward to the opportunity to host you again on another occasion!

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Amie on May 14, 2023
Thank you, Ben. We hope to host you on another occasion in the future!

6/10 Okay

AMANDA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Needs an upgrade.
The restaurant was terrific but the Rainbow cabin was not a comfortable stay. The bed was incredibly uncomfortable and the pillows were so large and bulky that we did not sleep well at all. Decor was a bit outdated.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from Amie on Dec 29, 2022
Thank you for your feedback regarding your stay. We will pass along the information to our Facilities Manager for review. We hope to host you again on another stay!

8/10 Good

Rainer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Response from Amie on Dec 29, 2022
Thank you for your feedback. We hope to host you again on another occation!

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bistro at the heart of the grounds made the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. We were in a ADA room that was large enough for my husband's motorized wheelchair. Getting into the bathroom was extremely difficult because the bathroom door opens into the bathroom instead of out into the hall. The wheelchair has no where to go when you roll into the bathroom door. Everything else was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peacefulness of the area
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds and cabins! Staff is super friendly and accommodating. We’ve stayed twice and had great experiences both times.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, quaint cabin village. The location was out of the hustle and bustle of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, but still near great hiking trails. The restaurant was also excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay! Such a neat place, nestled in amongst the trees! The gift basket was a nice touch. The beds were comfortable and the cabin was clean and nicely decorated. We will for sure be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glen, Atlanta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great base for visiting the Park, and great food.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Amie on Jul 1, 2022
Thank you for visiting us, we look forward to hosting you on another occasion!

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from Amie on Jul 1, 2022
Thank you, Michael!

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So cozy and serene
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the quiet. The biggest "dislike" was the cost! Glad breakfast was included !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Laura Lee

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
There was human hair still present on the bathroom floor, the carpet and couch was stained, and the sink in the kitchen had not been clean/dried. Some of the interior light bulbs had burned out. We were disappointed in our stay this time.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Anita

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet woodland area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from Amie on Feb 15, 2022
Thank you for your review, Carolyn. We hope to host you again in the near future!

8/10 Good

nannette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
easy access
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Response from Amie on Feb 15, 2022
Thank you for your feedback. We look forward to hosting you on your next trip to Townsend!