Caroline
Our stay at Tri Star Lodge was comfortable and peaceful! The house has many amenities that everyone in the family enjoyed. We loved the pool and hot tub on the lower level, and one day we visited the larger community pool. Most nights we watched a movie in the theater room which was a special treat! The kitchen had basic essentials; we recommend bringing something if it's a comfort to you like a coffee travel mug. There were so many towels and extra pillows and blankets! The gaming room was lots of fun, too. We found the location to be ideal to Gatlinburg, and also not too far of a drive to Pigeon Forge. There is a nearby grocery store and several restaurants and take-out places nearby. The back porch/deck faces the Smokies so we enjoyed the peaceful setting some mornings. Checking out was a bit of a mystery as we usually receive instructions or have them posted on the app. We did our best to clean up and leave the house looking good! Plenty of parking and bear-proof trashcans outside!