Next to Christmas July 4 is the best holiday of the year. Cook outs,boats, fireworks,friends,and family all rolled up into 1 wonderful celebration.  There is just something about Independence day that rings true from the youngest child to the oldest veteran. No matter where you are in the United States you can be sure that on July 4 there will be fireworks to let the world know that the great people of this land are truly free.

This year in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg the festivals will be held on July 3 and 4.  Pigeon Forge will have live music at Patriot park including Diamond Rio and local favorite Jimbo Whaley and Greenbriar.  Gatlinburg will  start their festival with a parade at 12 midnight Saturday night. The Gatlinburg Firework Finale will start at 10 p.m. downtown.

School is out and Summer fun is in! Tired of the beach? Give the Great Smoky Mountains a try.  Be sure to come and stay in a Gatlinburg Cabin or Chalet.  Chalet Village Properties  is located in the heart of Gatlinburg where all the fun is. No matter where  you stay in Chalet Village you will be no more than 4 to 5 miles from Ober Gatlinburg. Ober Gatlinburg has indoor ice skating, water rides, kiddie rides, scenic chairlift, mini golf, and other great family activities.  May the 28th thru September 6 Ober will be running an armband special for certain rides.  There are 2 specials to choose from so be sure to check their website for details.

http://www.obergatlinburg.com/rates.htm

Thursday May 7th Pigeon Forge will play host to Dolly Parton and the Dollywood Parade.  There will be all sorts of local floats, local high school bands and high school bands from abroad. The streets will be buzzing with people of all ages waiting to see the hometown hero.  If you are not aware of who Dolly Parton is and what she has accomplished you have been living under a rock!

Dolly Parton in the eyes of East Tennessee is as famous as the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.  Her giving and generosity is unmatched by any “modern day” actor or singer that you see on television today. Take it from the author of this blog, I personally received $500.00 just for graduating high school from Dolly herself.  My daughter received a book every month for the first year of her life because of the Dollywood foundation. Going to school with the Parton family was pretty awesome and envious at times. I remember being in class in primary school and one of the Parton cousins was out for 2 weeks.  I thought she was sick only to later find out that Dolly had taken the whole family to Disneyland(California) and then flown them on over to Hawaii for vacation.

People tend to make fun of Dolly because the way she talks and her flashy dress.  She is most famous for her out of porportion body parts and her duet with Kenny Rogers in the 80’s. I can tell you with 100% certainty that Dolly Parton is as real as the mountain stream that runs by our office.  “Dolly Parton” is not an act or a cheesy schtick like a wrestler would adapt to draw fans.  Simply put – “Dolly Parton is Dolly Parton” That is all she knows and all she wants to be. 

If your taste in music steers you clear of Dolly Parton and you wonder why she is such a phenomenon, just visit East Tennessee and ask a few questions. You will soon find out that money and fame is no match for love and family. Dolly Parton is a hero of epic proportions in Pigeon Forge,Sevierville,Gatlinburg and the Appalachain mountains.

Pigeon Forge Traffic – Alternate Route – If you are traveling into Gatlinburg and want to avoid the traffic – Traveling West to East you will want to pass exit 407 and go on to Exit 435 in Newport.  Stay right when exiting and this will put you onto Hwy 321. Travel 321 into Gatlinburg.

Traveling East to West you will need to exit off of I-40 at exit 435. At the end of the exit make a left across the interstate and this will lead you onto Hwy 321 into Gatlinburg. There will be signs leading the way into Gatlinburg.

The Great Smoky Mountains will be filled with thunder the weekend of April 30th thru May 2nd. Thousands of motorcylces will flood Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge to attend the Rumble in the Hills motorcycle rally. If you are a motorcycle enthusiast and are looking for the perfect backdrop to cruise you bike, Gatlinburg is the perfect spot.

Stay the night in a Gatlinburg Cabin and then ride into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Gatlinburg is only a short distance from Pigeon Forge which is where the actual rally will be held.

     Planning a Gatlinburg  family reunion is a touh task no matter how may people you are planning for.  Everyone in the family has a different opinion of what is nice, if its a good price and just all around functionality of  the accomodations.  Chalet Village Properties will help assist you with any questions that you may have from a 3 bedroom cabin all the way to the 8 bedroom chalet. The staff at Chalet Village knows every single house on the program and if there are any questions we can find the answer before you make your decision.

Gatlinburg Cabins are the perfect setting for a family reunion. Large private cabins or chalets with everything you need to cook and entertain or just hang out and re-live the old days.  If you desire a place to set up a catered event the Owners club has two clubhouses that are rentable and in the summer offer pools and tennis courts.  Please allow yourself ample time to plan a family reunion and if you are wanting to gather at the holidays you will need to call 1 year in advance as the large units book immediately.

Talk about the perfect weather!!! We have went from snow every weekend straight into 75 degrees and sunny for the Gatlinburg Spring Break and Easter Weekend. Town is buzzing and Chalet Village is packed with vacationers and spring breakers. 

Dollywood is back open and in full swing and we do have Dollywood Tickets.  If you stay with Chalet Village Properties  and are planning on visiting Dollywood please be sure to call or visit the office so you can take advantage of the play another day program. If you stayand receive the next day free. Must be consecutive days.

Come stay in a Gatlinburg Luxury Cabin and really use your hard earned money wisely.

Ahhhhh Yesssss the first day of spring in The Great Smoky Mountains. Gatlinburg is buzzing with excitement and the spring breakers are ready to relax. 70 degree weather is upon us. Think I may walk around in town and get a big fat funnel cake. It will be hard to leave Chalet Village with a slight breeze blowing through the trees though!

Wow the snow continues to fall in Gatlinburg!! Every weekend since Thanksgiving Gatlinburg has seen some kind of out of the ordinary weather patterns.  We have not seen this much snow in 10 years or better.  Ober Gatlinburg is experiencing the best season since the blizzard in 93.  Chalet Village has been a buzz with skiers and onlookers all year long.  Today the ski slopes are reporting a 52″ to 86″ inch base with every slope open.

I spoke to a gentleman on the phone the other day who actually said it was nice to ski in Gatlinburg with some actual powder on the ground.  To a novice skier that doesn’t mean much but to someone who really breathes skiing it makes a huge difference.

The advantage to staying in a Gatlinburg Chalet or Gatlinburg Cabin in Chalet Village is that you are no more than 2 to 3 miles from Ober Gatlinburg for easy access on and off of the slopes. Imagine spending 5 hours on the slopes skiing and not being able to take a dip in your own personal hot tub. Might as well stay at home if you can’t take full advantage of an awesome ski trip.

Gatlinburg Cabin Rentals at Chalet Village Properties are the best deal for many reasons. The best reason is the bang for your buck. Chalet Village Properties is open 364 days a year and we have at least 1 maintenance man dedicated for each and every one of those days.

Why is this important? No matter who you are and where you go your first impression of your accomodations is key. Some people do not mind small flaws and some people are very particular. When you stay in a cabin with Chalet Village Properties we take pride in each unit whether it is $99 a night or $499 a night. Chalet Village Properties employees full time maintenance men for this reason. We intend on making every stay the very best stay possible.

A leaky toilet or sink should not have to be nursed by the paying guest. A refrigerator that won’t cool should be addressed as quickly as possible to keep from expensive foods being ruined. If a Chalet Village maintenance man cannot fix the problem in house then we will call a professional to take care of the problem.  Our maintenance men are sent into every unit before and after a guest stay to insure quality. Mistakes are made and problems are missed from time to time. Everyone is human.

Just because a family of 4 is running on a tight budget and had to search Google for a cheap Gatlinburg cabin does not mean they should walk into wrecked home. The level of service that a guest receives should never depend upon how much they paid in the overnight rental business! Your vacation whether big or small is still YOUR vacation. Thats what you deserve.

After doing extensive research on the internet I have came to this conclusion: If you stay in a hotel or motel when in Gatlinburg  you are throwing your money away.  A Gatlinburg cabin rental is the best place to put your money when you take a vacation in Tennessee. With Prices starting around $99 you can not beat the value you will find  in a Gatlinburg Cabin or Chalet Village Chalet. There are many companies in Gatlinburg with different choices of  Cabin rentals and Chalets. Some companies offer units close to downtown and some will have units that may sit on the water.

Chalet Village Properties offers Gatlinburg Cabin Rentals that are within 10 minutes to the downtown strip of Gatlinburg and 15 minutes to action packed Pigeon Forge.  With over 100 units to choose from Chalet Village Properties has a unit to fit your financial needs.  All of our properties are free standing homes that are fully furnished with everything you need to have a complete vacation. Most all units have King size beds,whirlpool tubs, hot tubs, decks, free parking, fully furnished kitchens that only require you to bring your food. Most of our units have great to spectacular views of the mountains. We also have a Gatlinburg Cabin or Chalet Village Chalet that is completely surrounded by woods for privacy.

This Valentines day has proved to be a spectacular holiday for Chalet Village Properties so far.  We are completely booked for that holiday weekend.  This is good news for Chalet Village Properties  and surrounding Gatlinburg Cabin rental companies. With so many choices in Cabin Rentals you should always be able to find the right cabin rental or chalet to fit your budget. Let Chalet Village Properties give you a few tips on what to ask when you are booking your next Gatlinburg Cabin rental.

1. Exactly where is the unit located – proximity to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge?

2. Do you have maintenance on duty in case of emergency?

3. If you are booking a $99 cabin or chalet – what would you get to upgrade to the next price tier( if your budget permits)?

4. Where is the main office located?

5. What is your cancellation policy?

These are just a few questions that we receive and are glad to answer. Hopefully these simple questions will help you distinguish a rental company that wants you to repeat business or that just wants your money.