Romance in the Smokies 2012

February means Romance in the Smokies and Deer Ridge is where you want to go to enjoy a romantic getaway at the top of the world.

We're offering a variety of specials including a Romantic Getaway Package on our specials page at www.deerridge.com/specials.html. Curl up next to the fire, have a wonderful dinner at Alamo Steakhouse, the Peddler Steakhouse or Park Grill Steakhouse and a welcome basket all for one low price:


And finally, here's a new review from TripAdvisor
(TripAdvisor)

Deborah S
Lebanon, Tennessee, United States
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 8, 2011

We stayed in c205 and absolutely loved it the view was awesome!!! couldnt get enough , the only problem we had was the GPS will take u threw the wrong part of the golf course and to a dead end that is a bridge with a walking trail, but if you go up just a little you will see the COBBY KNOB entrance and once you turn there u just follow the signs and the gps will pick back up and take u the right directions, Me and my boyfriend went up for the Thanksgiving weekend for a one on one get away and we loved the Deer Ridge the staff was very friendly and helped u any way they could, we will definetly go back just a not that if u are above someone try to be a little quieter!!! But i had no problem when we wanted fresh towels we went to the house keeping like our paper on the fridge said and we got clean towels. me over all exsperience was very pleasing gonna try to go back in the spring Thanks Deer RIdge and the staff!!! Read More!

New Years and January 2012

The New Year starts with a 15-minute long bang in the Smokies and offers plenty of great entertainment and activity for Winterfest long after the holidays are over.

Gatlinburg is, naturally, the center of the biggest party in the Great Smoky Mountains during New Years Eve. The Pyro-shows production company will be playing music from the center of town until the countdown starts. Once the ball drops from the Space Needle to ring in the New Year, the tower will explode in a prolonged and incredible fireworks display the likes of which you won't see for another year! Only Gatlinburg offers something that grand here in the Smokies.

Following shortly after that is another major treat for visitors to the mountains with the ever-popular Wilderness Wildlife Week in Pigeon Forge. This is a week-long treat, from January 7th to the 14th for nature lovers as it promises plenty of lectures, presentations, guest speakers, a gorgeous photographic exhibit, vendor with nature supplies and much more! You can see more of that at http://www.mypigeonforge.com/events_winterfest_wilderness.aspx.



And if that isn't enough to give you a reason to come out to the Smokies for the start of the new year, check out the specials we're running a Winter Special - 25% off regularly nightly rentals with condos and cabins. You can see this special at www.deerridge.com/specials.html and we hope you use to it your full advantage for the best winter vacation you've ever had. Read More!

Reviews from November

Some new reviews to post on from TripAdvisor, Expedia and Hotels.com.


Trip Advisor

“Mountain perfection”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 20, 2011

We just got back from an anniversary weekend at Deer Ridge.... I must say the pictures do not do this place justice. Each condo is individually owned so decor will be different. We stayed in a one bedroom, C107. Decor was back to nature/bears. Very nice!!.. Had videos to watch, games to play, kitchen stocked with utensils & cookware. .... but never messed with these things because all I wanted to do was sit on the porch & stare at the spectacular view!!... Simply amazing!! ... Staff is very warm & helpful. ... They even had a bottle of wine & card for us upon arrival!! What a nice special touch!! .. They say that buildings A & B have the best sunrise views, C&D, the mountain views & E has the sunsets!... So hard to pick one!! .. Guess we will have to come back & stay in each building!!



Expedia

A Traveler from Valley, Alabama

5.0 out of 5

Posted Nov 7 2011

“Awesome View”

"We would go back again. Very very nice people, very clean room, AWESOME VIEW ."



Ginger from Georgia

5.0 out of 5

Posted Nov 4 2011

“Great time”

"Beautiful surroundings, defiantly plan on going back. Felt at home.
Area recommendations
Downtown Gatlinburg is awesome. Aquarium great."



Hotels.com

Nov 23, 2011

5.0 out of 5.0

"Great Place, Good Value, Amazing View"

"Our balcony had an incredible view! The hotel was a bit out of the way, but I had no problem with that. Nice place, only problem we had was we could hear the guests above us at night when we were trying to sleep. We both typically sleep with a fan on, so that could have been one reason we had trouble. Had we brought one, it would have been perfect."



Nov 17, 2011

5.0 out of 5.0

"The hotel at Deer Ridge Mountain resort"

"We had a great stay when we were At Deer Ridge. It was very clean. the view was beautiful. the only thing i could say that was that it was about 15 miles from Gatlinburg considering the gas but other than that I would recommend it to all my friends." Read More!

Customer Comments from October

Just wanted to share some new comments we received this week. Thank you to everyone who leaves these for us to post! It helps us and it helps us continue to deliver the highest quality service and luxury condos in the Smokies. Thank you again!

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The Management and Staff of Deer Ridge Mountain Resort are very interested in your opinion and comments. Please make the following choices that best describe your impression of your stay.

Number: 199779
Name: KAREN GUTIERREZ
Unit: E304
Stay: 10-28-2011 dpt 10-31-2011

1. Our reservation process?
Excellent
2. Our website?
Excellent
3. Our check-in/check-out process?
Excellent
4. First impresson of our property?
Excellent
5. The appearance of the lobby area?
Excellent
6. The cleanliness of your condo or cabin?
Excellent
7. The comfort of your condo or cabin?
Excellent
8. The helpfulness of the staff?
Excellent
9. Condition of the swimming pool and game room area?
N/A
10. Price/Value of your stay with us?
Excellent
11. Your overall stay at Deer Ridge Mountain Resort?
Excellent
12. Would you return to Deer Ridge Mountain Resort?
Excellent
Comments:
A great weekend getaway, lovely view, clean condo and most excellent staff. Thank you very much for a much needed weekend away from the real world!

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The Management and Staff of Deer Ridge Mountain Resort are very interested in your opinion and comments. Please make the following choices that best describe your impression of your stay.

Number: 199316
Name: RAJARMAN JAYAKRISHNAN
Unit: E205
Stay: 10-27-2011 dpt 10-29-2011

1. Our reservation process?
Excellent
2. Our website?
N/A
3. Our check-in/check-out process?
Excellent
4. First impresson of our property?
Excellent
5. The appearance of the lobby area?
Excellent
6. The cleanliness of your condo or cabin?
Excellent
7. The comfort of your condo or cabin?
Excellent
8. The helpfulness of the staff?
Excellent
9. Condition of the swimming pool and game room area?
Excellent
10. Price/Value of your stay with us?
Excellent
11. Your overall stay at Deer Ridge Mountain Resort?
Excellent
12. Would you return to Deer Ridge Mountain Resort?
Excellent
Comments:
We had a great stay at your resort. We would definitely return to your resort if we decide to stay in Gatlinburg area.

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The Management and Staff of Deer Ridge Mountain Resort are very interested in your opinion and comments. Please make the following choices that best describe your impression of your stay.

Number: 199520
Name: LARA MCFALLS
Unit: Mount Mist
Stay: 10-27-2011 dpt 10-30-2011

1. Our reservation process?
Excellent
2. Our website?
Excellent
3. Our check-in/check-out process?
Excellent
4. First impresson of our property?
Excellent
5. The appearance of the lobby area?
Excellent
6. The cleanliness of your condo or cabin?
Excellent
7. The comfort of your condo or cabin?
Excellent
8. The helpfulness of the staff?
Excellent
9. Condition of the swimming pool and game room area?
Excellent
10. Price/Value of your stay with us?
Excellent
11. Your overall stay at Deer Ridge Mountain Resort?
Excellent
12. Would you return to Deer Ridge Mountain Resort?
Excellent

Comments:
Wonderful stay, again. First time in a cabin and now we are spoiled! Only complaint was that we had to leave. Thank you. Lara McFalls Read More!

Survey Part 2

Here's another wonderful survey a guest left us and we wanted to share it with you.

"The Management and Staff of Deer Ridge Mountain Resort are very interested in your opinion and comments
Please make the following choices that best describe your impression of your stay."

Number: 1123W
Name: BERTHA PYLES
Unit: D201
Stay: 10-14-2011 dpt 10-16-2011
1. Our reservation process?
Excellent
2. Our website?
Excellent
3. Our check-in/check-out process?
Excellent
4. First impresson of our property?
Excellent
5. The appearance of the lobby area?
Excellent
6. The cleanliness of your condo or cabin?
Excellent
7. The comfort of your condo or cabin?
Excellent
8. The helpfulness of the staff?
Excellent
9. Condition of the swimming pool and game room area?
Excellent
10. Price/Value of your stay with us?
Good
11. Your overall stay at Deer Ridge Mountain Resort?
Excellent
12. Would you return to Deer Ridge Mountain Resort?
Excellent

Comments:
My family has been coming to Deer Ridge for several years now, and love it! The condos are always neat and clean, and the view is spectacular any time of the year. We always recommend Deer Ridge when telling friends and family about our time in the mountains. The Sunset Festival was also supurb! Great job!"

Thank you Bertha! We're happy to see you're happy with your service and we can provide the same level of service to any of our guests at Deer Ridge. See how we can make your experience this wonderful at www.deerridge.com. Read More!

Reviews from the Summer

Expedia:

JE P from Memphis, TN
5.0 out of 5.0
“In the Smokies”
We didn't have much of a surrounding neighboorhood - we were 2500 feet up in the Smokies - this is what we wanted, so we had to get used to no neighborhood here - had to stock up on food - we had a full kitchen. It was 10 mile into town. Great balcony sceen looking at the mountains. These were condos tha were maintained my a management service. There was no daily turning of the beds or the room, but we were able to get what we required from the staff - all was good and we had an excellent stay - the price was right also for a full 2 bedroom, living room and a full kitchen overlooking the smookies
Area recommendations
Pigion Forge, Gatelinburg - entertainment galor!
Getting there
Be aware of the mountainous roads.


Emil P from Chicago,IL
5.0 out of 5.0
“Can't wait to go back!”
We really enjoyed our stay at Deer Ridge! All of the rooms have a beautiful view to the Smoky Mountains. Our room was very clean and neat, we felt like home. The staff was very friendly. If you decide to visit the Smoky Mountains, Deer Ridge is the place to stay, we would definitely go back there!
Area recommendations
Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge because they have a lot of attractions.



Amanda S from Bassett, VA
5.0 out of 5.0
“Home away from home”
we loved this resort. we are going to make this our permanent vacation spot when we go to Gatlinburg! the resort was so beautiful and the view was great! the only downfall was it was quite a drive to main spots in Gatlinburg.
Area recommendations
Gatlinburg, Tn



Trip Advisor:

atlfam4
Atlanta, Georgia

*****

“Best of everything!!”
Reviewed August 16, 2011
I don't know whether to start with the beauty of the location, the nice clean condos or the fantastic customer service.

In recent years, I've almost forgot what customer service meant. Deer Ridge was a reminder of what wonderful true customer service is. Without a doubt! I can't say enough about how nice everyone who worked there was about EVERYTHING from a stamp for a postcard and a child with a nosebleed.

We walked the trail behind the parking lot, took full advantage of the indoor pool and hot tub and got to see a wedding on the deck. I loved drinking coffee out on the balcony in the morning and watching the clouds scroll over the mountains in the afternoon.

If you are looking for a nice getaway, this is your spot. We have been back every year since my husband and I were married 10 years ago and plan to continue.
Room Tip: Book close to the office on cool months so your run from the pool/hot tub will be short.
See more room tips
· Stayed April 2011, traveled with family

suba2011
Huntsville, Alabama

*****

“Great place with amazing views!!”
Reviewed August 8, 2011
We had a short, but amazing experience at Deer Ridge! We stayed in a Mountain View Condo, and the view was AWESOME! The condo (2 bed, 2 bath) was fully furnished, clean, and very comfortable.

If I had any criticism, it would be that the location of the resort is a little farther from the city than we would have liked, but it only took about 15 minutes to get to downtown Gatlinburg.

seisner53
Buffalo Grove, Illinois

****

“Exactly What We Were Looking For”
Reviewed August 7, 2011
Our experience at Deer Ridge Mountain Resort was exactly the kind of accommodation we were looking for. We wanted to be in a more rural, scenic area away from the commercial commotion of Gatlinburg; we wanted a place where we would have enough space for ourselves and our two adult children; and be able to relax.

The property is beautiful, not far from one of more popular trail heads. Once you get used to the drive up to the property (best done in daylight for the first time), we were never more than 20 minutes from shopping and restaurants.

The building could use a bit of TLC (some cracks in the walls, caulking around the tub, etc.), but very clean and otherwise well maintained.

We would definitely stay here again, and would highly recommend this to our friends.
· Stayed August 2011, traveled with family
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“A wonderful surprise”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 8, 2011

We enjoyed our stay at Deer Ridge Mountain Resort. Our boys slept in the loft (they loved the spiral stair case and the flat screen TV in their room). We had 3 flat screen TVs - living room, master, and loft.

The indoor swimming pool was perfect - and typically empty as others were at the outdoor pool. The views are amazing!

Admittedly, the balconies are small... perfect for two chairs and a small table. The size, and height, made me a feel a bit uneasy the first time I stepped out. By the end of the day it was great sitting on the balcony, however.

Perhaps my only complaint are the wasps/bees. The gaps in the wood seemed to welcome their nesting. They never bothered us on the balcony, but they were plentiful enough that we always kept an eye on them.

The drive to the resort is a bit far from Gatlinburg... perhaps too long if you're staying a week. For a long weekend it didn't bother us. The roads are those like a log cabin - narrow, steep and winding. Yet they're well kept and easy to navigate.

The room offered a baby crib (for a small fee) and wireless internet access (not the greatest signal, but it worked).

In the end I found this resort to be a great value. The views are great - the amenities are perfect - the fact it's a condo (full kitchen, etc) rather than a hotel room is a great bonus.
Room Tip: Buildings A & B across from play ground.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g60842-d97860-Reviews-Deer_Ridge_Mountain_Resort-Gatlinburg_Tennessee.html



Kris T from Perry, MI
4.0 out of 5
Posted Apr 18 2011

"Nice option for large family"

For a traveling party of 7, this provided a great alternative to 2 hotel rooms. The views of the mountains were absolutely beautiful and we had all the necessary items for a family. We found the associates working the front desk to be completely charming, helpful and professional. Though the place was older in its decor and furnishing, we absolutely would consider staying again.

http://www.expedia.com/Gatlinburg-Pigeon-Forge-Hotels-Deer-Ridge-Mountain-Resort.h1075515.Hotel-Information#reviews Read More!