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“Best Innkeepers in Gatlinburg”

Terrace on the Water

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5 of 5 stars
Central Florida
12 Jun 2008
2/6 found this review helpful

We have just returned home from a 10 day tour of the Smokey Mountian Area that included 2 days at the Terrace on the Water Inn. The place is charming, it's clean and the guys are always looking for ways to improve the property. If you are looking for the Hyatt or another anticeptic chain experiance, do not go here. This is classic example of an inn from the 30's (the cabins) or the 70's (the 10 room hotel wing) with hosts who actually care that you have a good time and enjoy your stay. If that sounds like what you are looking for - you have found the right place. The stuff I loved...super soft and snowy white towels, comfortable beds, a fridge that actually keep cold drinks cold, the thoughtfulness of out hosts to provide a blanket for our 4 legged daughter to sleep on, the closeness to town so we didn't have to use the car and the pristine pool perfect to cool off from the record heat. Thanks Guys for a lovely way to end out stay in the area, and for giiving us such a great and welcoming place to bring LeeLou :) We'll be back!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The Staff
    • Disliked — The wallpaper
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kismet59's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2008
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 12 June 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure
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“We'll Be Back!”

Terrace on the Water

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5 of 5 stars
Humboldt, TN
29 May 2008
2/5 found this review helpful

Date: May 29, 2008
bkscates in TN

My husband and I returned today from Gatlinburg after staying at the Terrace Inn on the River. We enjoyed our stay very much, including the balcony over the stream, the cleanliness and size of the room and the overall "southern hospitality" of the owners and staff. Each time we entered or left the property we received a friendly smile and wave. We also appreciated having "our own" parking space as each room has its own reserved space. We made a special request during our stay and received what we asked for in less than 5 minutes. The setting is very peaceful and nothing can compare to the sound of the stream right outside your room. This Inn is within walking distance of "the strip" in Gatlinburg so you don't have to worry about finding a place to park. I originally made our reservations online, but due to my husband being called the next morning to attend a meeting the week we were going, I had to call directly to see about changing our reservations. The person I talked to was most helpful and made the change very quickly to accommodate our needs. We have travelled to Gatlinburg 2 - 3 times a year for the past several years and have stayed in most of the motels. We agree that this Inn is one of the best we have stayed in and we will be back!!!!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — balcony over a stream
    • Disliked — didn't have any dislikes on this visit
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bkscates2003's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2008
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 50-64
Member since: 10 November 2003
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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“Thanks Richard, Ed and Doodle Bug I Love This Place”

Terrace on the Water

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5 of 5 stars
Mississippi
9 Apr 2008
3/7 found this review helpful

First off I would like to thank Richard, Ed and of course Doodle Bug their pet duck for making us feel at home. We got married on April 4th 2008 and planned our honeymoon at Terrace on the water. We rented a lil cozy log cabin right on the creek.

This place was perfect as it was close to all the downtown atteractions yet it was located in a very quiet and peaceful setting and at night we would sit in the red rockers they provide on the front porch at night with the creek right underneath us. I Love this place. The rooms were very clean as was the property. The creek was crystal clear and the mountian air so pure and refreshing.

We will be comming back to gatlinburg in the summer on our 1100 vstar motorcycle and we definitley be staying at terrace on the waters again. Thanks Richard, Ed and Doddle Bug for making our trip one we will remember. P.S. we loved the popcorn machine and I even brought some bqack with me to feed to our pet parrot. hehehe Thanks guys, Tim and Ginger

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The service and it was clean
    • Disliked — it wasn't free hehehe
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timmyrogers's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2008
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Honeymoon
Age group: 50-64
Member since: 09 April 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, pet owners, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Theme / Amusement park, Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine, Other
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“Excellent place to stay”

Terrace on the Water

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5 of 5 stars
Columbus, Indiana
4 Apr 2008
4/8 found this review helpful

My wife and I are from Indiana and love coming down to experience the charm on Gatlinburg as often as we can. We really enjoyed our stay at Terrace On The Water. It is a clean, comfortable, and relaxing place to stay that is right on the main street of Gatlinburg and within walking distance to everything. The owners put in a lot of work beautifing this motel and genuinely care about the people who stay here. If you want a clean room, right on the main drag for a reasonable price, look no farther. I recommend Terrace On The Water.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Cleanliness of rooms. All rooms next to the water...very relaxing!
    • Disliked — Nothing other than my vacation wasn't long enough.
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Hoosiers1's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 50-64
Member since: 04 April 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure, Shopping
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“Perfect place for us”

Terrace on the Water

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5 of 5 stars
crt4424choice
2 Apr 2008
2/6 found this review helpful

We found this place from the Gatlinburg Chamber site and I am glad we did. This little place is a hidden gem in Gatlinburg. Very clean! and quiet. Our room had a large balcony over the water and we both slept like babies hearing the flow of the water. Our room with a hint of rustic charm was very large with everything we needed, but most important "spotless" . The large mini fridge and coffee was a big plus. We walked to everything and took the trolley to the arts and crafts area and the trolley let us off right in front of the Inn. My dh told me that I made a great choice and we will be back in the fall. I will miss daisy the duck which by the way is the most spoiled thing i have ever seen, lol.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Very clean and large room. Very nice staff
    • Disliked — nothing
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crt4424choice's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 50-64
Member since: 02 April 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, pet owners, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles
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