Our Journey

Tim's sister owned a cabin of her own and we thought it was a neat idea to have somewhere to stay when we came to town, plus be able to rent it for extra income. We bought Simply Southern in November of 2010 and loved it! The rest followed soon afterwards! Gatlinburg Hideaway, then 2nd to None & Lover's Loft. Southern Nights was the last one added in September of 2016. The wildfire of November 28, 2016 burnt Southern Nights and we rebuilt it in 2017, along with another cabin called Lover's Escape located in the same development. These last two cabins were made especially for couples! We now live in Gatlinburg and are loving it! Adventure Awaits is cabin #6 was completed mid June 2019. Moonshine Run #7 (check out the view - bottom left photo!) just finished up in September 2020. It is our largest cabin, sleeping 7. We personally prepare each cabin for arrival and want it to be your "home away from home" while you are visiting! I am happy to help set up any special occasion that you happen to be celebrating while on vacation in the Smokies!
​Kim Pate

Psalm 104:32 He looketh on the earth, and it trembleth: he toucheth the hills, and they smoke.

Activities In The Area

Food & Dining
      There are many excellent restaurants in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, as well as some amazing dinner shows! Some of our favorites in Gatlinburg include Calhoun’s, No Way Jose’s, The Alamo and Best Italian Parkway. In Pigeon Forge, Local Goat is amazing and we also like Mel’s Diner, Margaritaville and The Old Mill.
Hiking
      Although there are many things to do in the area, many visitors love to hike and visit the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Some of the most popular trails in include:  Laurel Falls, Ramsey Cascades, Alum Cave Trail, and Grotto Falls.  ​