Sleepy Bear Lodge

Average Rating (Based on 1107 Reviews)

Average Vacation Rental Rating (Based on 51 Reviews)

Beautiful view, convenient location.

Stayed 6 days ending October 2024

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The house was very comfortable and the upgrades in the last year were much appreciated. The view is just beautiful, sitting on the large deck with the rockers is such a joy. The cabin location is perfect, easy access to Maggie Valley and Waynesville. Easy access to hiking trails also.

- Dan S. from , recommends this vacation rental

Great location with a very nice view.

Stayed 6 days ending October 2023

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The location of this cabin is perfect for a Maggie Valley stay, close to hiking, restaurants and the Blue Grass Parkway. The view is great, the cabin roomy with easy accessible parking. We really enjoyed our stay!

- Dan S. from ,

What a view

Stayed 6 days ending October 2021

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We had a great time at the cabin, plenty of space for everyone and fantastic views!

- Dan S. from ,

Sleepy Bear & Chipmunk Chase, Both Delightful

Stayed 7 days ending July 2022

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Jessica is magnificent in manner, responsiveness, facilitation, et al. I had several needs during our time renting Sleepy Bear and Chipmunk Chase, and she saw to the resolution of all of it. My interaction with Gloria was more limited, but she was also personable and professional. Very good personnel experience altogether (including Mike, who tending to a problem at Chipmunk Chase for us. Houses were spectacular, comfortable, thoughtfully appointed. Good experience all around.

- Dellynne S. from Lakeland, FL,

Sleepy Bear Home high on the Mountain

Stayed 7 days ending March 2022

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Our stay at Sleepy Bear was very enjoyable the place was at 4200 and the view was Amazing. They home was very spacious and comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked for cooking with everything you would need for entertaining.

- Annette M. from ,

Annual February Vacation with Friends

Stayed 3 days ending February 2020

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We stayed at Sleepy Bear again this year. This is the 4th time we have used Smoky Mountain Retreat for our gathering. The office staff is always great to work with. The rental was clean and had all the things we needed for our stay. We will definitely us Smoky Mountain Retreat again!

- Jean P. from Piedmont, South Carolina,

Great weekend getaway

Stayed 4 days ending October 2020

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This cabin a great view, is conveniently located and has nice big rooms. The kitchen is nicely equipped and the deck is a great space, we could have sat out there all weekend and had a good trip doing just that. We will be back!

- Dan S. from ,

Fabulous weekend

Stayed 3 days ending September 2021

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This property is a wonderful place to stay. If you have pets, it is great! The decks and yard are all fenced and the yard is big. Your furry children will be very happy here. The house is absolutely lovely. It has a rustic mountain vibe with enough room for the whole family. The hot tub is a nice touch. Everything was very clean. There is room to park 3 average size cars. We had a 3500 Silverado and a Tahoe and no issues parking but took a bit turning around to get out of the driveway, and the driveway itself is a bit narrow for full size trucks. Mountain views from the deck were beautiful. The proximity to the venue Reflections at The Pond makes this a great place to stay if you are attending an event there. We would definitely rent this house again.

- Corinne M. from ,

Beautiful cabin!

Stayed 4 days ending December 2020

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My family & I had a phenomenal time at Sleepy Bear Lodge! The home was beautiful and had breathtaking views! It was cozy, clean and very comfy. We enjoyed all the amenities it offered. The location was perfect for our needs and we can’t wait to visit again!

- Erica F. from ,

Nice Getaway Stay

Stayed 3 days ending October 2020

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Relaxing and refreshing

- William W. from Hillsborough, NC,

Buddy golf outing

Stayed 3 days ending September 2021

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This is our third time rental of this property. As always we had a great time. You just can't beat waking up in the morning and looking down on the cloud-covered valley. The only problem we had was that there was a part on the dishwasher that was broken off, so it was unusable, No big deal.

- Johann R. from Pinehurst, NC,

Sharp House, Dull Knives

Stayed 4 days ending September 2018

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This was my fifth rental from Smoky Mountain Retreat. As always management was great. Sleepy Bear Lodge was a great stay. Nicely furnished and clean. The kitchen had everything needed except every knife was extremely dull. Had a hard time slicing mushrooms. The frig in the kitchen started acting up but one call to management took care of things. Only other problem was getting the TV, downstairs in the game room, to work. Even when maintenance was called, they could figure it out. Overall, a great time. Be back next year but will bring a knife sharpener.

- Johann R. from Pinehurst, NC

reunion getaway

Stayed 3 days ending June 2018

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Very good +
There were beer cans left on the deck but it was stormy so housekeeping likely didn't look thereo problem. The grill however was a disaster..gross/unusable...BUT I left a msg. the first night and the next day they sent someone to look, then replaced it with a new grill so the steak-out went as planned!!..many thanks for that.

- james p h. from Jasper, GA

Great Cabin that is Cozy and lots of space

Stayed 3 days ending March 2018

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The cabin had beautiful views and was quite spacious. The layout of the rooms and space is somewhat odd, but overall the accommodations were as described. The pictures of the bunk bed room make the beds appear larger, but the beds are actually twins. Extra Cots and linens provided to make everyone as comfortable as possible. Missing some darts and tips to the pool sticks, but the rental company and owner quickly fixed that. Great company to work with, very friendly!

- Jacqueline L. from atlantic beach, Florida

Beautiful Property in the Mountains

Stayed 4 days ending September 2018

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Very nice property. Renters before us destroyed many things and this was sad because the rental company made accommodations as they were in need of a place to stay due to the hurricane. Management company very nice to work with as there were issues due to prior renters. Would highly recommend this property.

- Darlene M. from Detroit, MI

Refreshed

Stayed 3 days ending September 2018

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The property was very clean and well maintained. I would recommend this property to family and friends. It's very warm and cozy.

- Stephanie B. from Luray, South Carolina

Beautiful Cozy Family Vacation

Stayed 3 days ending March 2018

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The cabin was absolutely beautiful. There was 12 of us total from ages 2 months to 80 years old and it was equipped with everything we needed to keep us all comfortable. The view was absolutely amazing! It was spacious and the decor gave the cabin a warm vacation feel. We had one good snow day and the hills were covered in white. The cabin was equipped with these little sleds so the kids got to go outside and play. It was amazing!

- Cody S. from Marshall, NC

Great stay!

Stayed 4 days ending June 2019

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We were staying here for my daughters wedding and rented multiple homes. Everyone had an amazing time and the homes had everything we needed plus amazing views. The beds were great.

- Kelly G. from Inverness, Il

A Great Get Away Location

Stayed 3 days ending February 2019

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We have 3 couples who go to the mountains each February for a get together. This is a great location. Our cabin worked very well for our purposes. Beautiful views of the mountains. Easy to get to. Very happy with our choice!

- Jean P. from Piedmont, South Carolina,

Sleepy Bear

Stayed 4 days ending September 2019

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Four guys, golf, great house, nothing more to say!

- Johann R. from Pinehurst, NC

High Country Vacation

Stayed 7 days ending October 2019

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The reason for our stay in this lovely cabin was my daughter’s destination wedding. Many cabins were selected by family and friends through Smoky Mountain Retreat which I had a chance to visit several of them during our week stay, and all were amazing cabins. The staff made it easy to check in late and during early checkout periods . Cabins were clean and comfortable and beautifully decorated. I will definitely use Smoky Mountain Retreat again and can recommend the 5 cabins I was able to visit. To Smoky Mountain Retreat staff, Thanks for being part of a memorable time in our lives.

- Amir M. from Miami, FL

Best neighborhood in the Smokies

Stayed 5 days ending August 2019

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Close to everything, hiking, golf small town charm, top notch supermarkets and 30 minutes to airport or Biltmore. Smoky Mountain Retreat has aged very well with well maintained roads and beautiful homes throughout. Sleep Bear is a great pet friendly house, on suggestion is owned upgrade main living area furniture.

- Rich H. from Bradenton, Florida

Perfect

Stayed 3 days ending September 2019

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We go to Maggie Valley every Labor Day and this was our third stay with Smoky Mountain Retreat. Always very happy with both the property and the people in the office! Our group is ever changing so I’m already working on next year and will be checking on another cabin as our group will be larger.

- Gary H. from Hickory, NC, US

Good to get away

Stayed 7 days ending November 2019

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Very Good. Great view. Nice location.

- William W. from Hillsborough, NC,

Spacious

Stayed 3 days ending June 2016

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The bedrooms are laid out for optimum privacy. The view is gorgeous. The kitchen was stocked with things we forgot. Enough TV's to keep the peace plus a ping pong and pool table! We plan to come back when we have more time. It was perfect.

- Tammy S. from Hartsville, TN

Sleepy Bear lodge Review

Stayed 4 days ending May 2016

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We had a wonderful time and really enjoyed this house.

- Patricia G. from West Columbia, SC

The cabin is beautiful and we enjoyed our stay very much!

Stayed 7 days ending December 2016

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The cabin was very beautiful and comfortable. We would definitely stay there again! It would be nice to have a tv in the bedrooms.

- Jean Z. from Fort Myers, FL

Beautiful cabin on a quiet, serene mountain.

Stayed 4 days ending September 2016

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The cabin was beautiful and in impeccable shape upon arrival. We loved having 2 master suites on the main level and the wonderful views. It was easy to access and on a quiet stretch of road.

The only downside is that there was critter of some sort living in the walls, and it was extremely active at night. I know we're in the mountains and it's expected to encounter some wild life but this made sleeping a little difficult (I rented this cabin for my wedding weekend, so quality sleep was must).

Also -- there is not a hot tub, only a jetted whirlpool in one of the master bathrooms.

- Anonymous from Fletcher, NC

BBQ Competition and Family Reunion

Stayed 3 days ending July 2016

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The house in general was great and in a great location. However, the ice maker never worked the whole trip -- not a great thing not to have with 10 - 20 people there at one time or another. The pool cues were all broken and ping pong balls all dented, so kids couldn't play either. Also the bunk beds in the basement were very shaky and two boys slept on the floor. If these few things were fixed, we would rent again because of the view and sleeping arrangements! I hope these get fixed before next year :)

- Anonymous from Buford, GA

Most amazing vacation cabin ever

Stayed 5 days ending November 2016

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This is our second time to stay in sleepy bear- the view is amazing- the cabin is phenomenal and is well equipped with all you need. It is roomy and has downstairs with ping pong and pool and television great for teens and family- beds were very comfortable. highly recommended

- Traci W. from Lake Mary, FL

Sherlock trip

Stayed 3 days ending October 2016

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View is amazing

- Joseph W. from Norway, SC

Another wonderful mountain vacation

Stayed 7 days ending December 2016

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This was the third time renting Sleepy Bear and our 5th time renting in Eagle's Nest. We love Maggie Valley, and this is our favorite home to rent. There's plenty of space. The kids love the pool table and ping pong. I will say that a few updates are needed (pots and pans are old and ******, blender was broken, etc.) and the internet is slow and spotty. The home has always been clean. Thanks again for a lovely vacation in a lovely home.

- Stephanie S. from Naples, FL

Sleepy Bear Lodge

Stayed 3 days ending November 2016

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Only need was for a large stainless steel outdoor grill

- RONALD K. from RALEIGH, NC - North Carolina

Jon & Quinn's Wedding

Stayed 3 days ending December 2016

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Our stay at the Sleepy Bear Lodge was a great experience, several members of our group didn't want to leave. It had plenty of room, clean, in great condition and had a great view.

- David P. from Pelzer, SC

Amazing stay

Stayed 3 days ending January 2017

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We had such a great time in this house. It had basically everything we needed and more. Loved the living area and the main table that can easily fit ten people. Perfect for our large group and celebration of the New Year.
We brought our own holiday decorations to get the Holiday spirit and the house looked amazing! There is also an artificial Christmas tree on the left from fireplace.
We spent many hours playing at the ping pong/pool table. We didn't even expect we are going to be so into it! I would bring new rackets though.
The kitchen was full of any dishes you might need.
Two master bedrooms looked great. The only complain we had was about the one behind the fireplace. It was really cold in it, may be something was wrong with AC.
Everybody loved the view on the valley! I would highly recommend this cabin!

- Galina F. from Chamblee, GA

Family Getaway

Stayed 4 days ending November 2016

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We booked this house for a central location for siblings/spouses to meet up to celebrate our mother's 85th birthday. This house was great. The four bedrooms handled every one and having 3 floors spread us all out. The basement with the ping pong table/pool table provided hours of entertainment. The kitchen was great with the table for 8 to hold our group. The second refrigerator in the basement was a great help. The deck was the best with lots of lounge chairs and such a beautiful view. I would book this again.

- Susan M. from Norris, TN

Cousin's Reunion

Stayed 7 days ending June 2017

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Awesome views, excellent accommodations

- Mario M. from Concord, NC

wonderful home for a week with extended family!

Stayed 6 days ending July 2017

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Sleepy Bear Lodge is a beautiful home with the best mountain views you will find in NC!
I could spend hours sitting on the deck, watching the mountains, clouds, and birds for as far as you can see. Looking at Raleigh temps in the high 90's while we were a comfortable 75 degrees certainly made it difficult to leave when it was time to go home.
Three generations of family enjoyed visiting the Cherokee Indian Village--very worthwhile now. Three generations also enjoyed the Maggie Valley Puzzle Rooms, where 7 of us were just seconds too slow in escaping a "disappearing pirate ship". I enjoyed walking the mountainside roads each day; very pleased that I could still do the walks!

The online description is accurate and there is only one negative that we encountered. The WiFi works but the internet connection is very lousy. Even pulling up simple web pages often took minutes and streaming anything was next to impossible. The management did send a tech guy to check everything and the problem is a lousy AT&T internet connection and contract. This needs to be improved, given that we live in 2017. Of course, if you have come to escape, then there is no problem, and the Waynesville Public Library is close by and has great WiFi and internet.

The house is clean and well-maintained. We prepared most of our meals and the kitchen was well-stocked and worked well for us. When we first arrived, my wife was worried about the lack of towels. HOWEVER, a phone call to the management company brought a lot of towels quickly AND then we located plenty of towels that were already in various closets. The management company is friendly, very responsive and helpful, and easy to work with. The TV, beds, washer/dryer, dishwasher, stove, refrigerators, and outdoor grill all worked great. The ironing board was broken when we arrived and we were provided with a new replacement. immediately.
I would highly recommend Sleepy Bear to any group that wants some t

- Tom B. from Raleigh, NC

Sleepy Bear Lodge

Stayed 7 days ending October 2017

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The cabin was very satisfactory. It was clean, well appointed and had a well stocked kitchen for our needs. The view was beautiful. We enjoyed our stay. The only downside was the wifi. It was extremely weak and unusable in some areas of the home.

- Bonnie G. from Ponte Vedra, Florida

Vacation Get Away

Stayed 3 days ending February 2017

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Beautiful home in an awesome location! The views are magnificent! We loved that the steep winding road to the house was paved the entire way. The location is very convenient to grocery store and other conveniences. We had a couple of problems but the management was very prompt and responsive.

- Jean P. from Piedmont, South Carolina,

Our Sleepy Bear Lodge Experience

Stayed 3 days ending February 2017

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Renewed our vows of 30 years here in the mountains,the view was spectacular,the cabin was very spacious,we had 10 adults and 3 children and there was still 2 fold out beds available if needed,the game room kept the children and some of the adults occupied,had pretty much everything you need except food and clothing....

- Shawn B. from Lehigh Acres, FL

Fantastic Family Getaway

Stayed 3 days ending November 2017

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Beautiful log home, spacious and well appointed
- plus views do not disappoint. My family of eight, ranging from my 70 yr old father to my 18 month old nephew we’re all suited.

- Reagan T. from Darlington, SC

Calling this place home for the Lake Logan Triathlon

Stayed 8 days ending August 2017

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I came down to the Asheville area to participate in the Lake Logan 1/2 Iron Triathalon from the Chicago area. We pulled into the gated community and it was a smooth ride up 3/4th of the mountain and I was impressed! We pulled into the garage and we were excited to call Sleepy Bear Lodge "home" for the next 8 days. Five Bathrooms, a pool table, a large and comfy living area, two master bedrooms, and privacy from neighbors was great. 45 mins from Asheville, 1 hour from Pisgah National. 15 mins to town, we had it all. Excellent value. I would recommend faster / stronger Wifi as the signal was weak.

- Phillip M. from Rockford, IL

Overall, very nice!

Stayed 7 days ending July 2017

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Sleepy Bear was a great place to stay. House very nice, clean (though not immaculate) and very comfortable. Great kitchen, awesome views and we all slept like babies. The management team was very nice and accommodative. Besides the following, we had no issues. Be aware it'll take you 15 minutes to drive to the main road from the house. Additionally, most activities are at least thirty minutes away, so plan on an hour to get anywhere to do anything. The technology in the house is antiquated. They need to get some TVs with HDMI connections. Also, the wifi is atrocious. You'll need to use your network. Overall, tech gets an F, but then again you are in the mountains...but still. Those two things (proximity/tech) it's an awesome place. Make sure you bring some extra bath towels, too.

- Nicholas R. from Glen Rock, NJ

Cozy cabin with lots to do and great location

Stayed 3 days ending April 2017

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Stayed here with a group of 8 guys. Plenty of space and enough beds for everyone. Everything was in great condition except the ping pong table. Showers had plenty of hot water and great water pressure.

We were able to play ping pong, pool, and had plenty of room to play board games/drinking games.

The house is central to a lot of things. It is 30 minutes from Harrah's casino, 30 minutes from Asheville, and close to a lot of hiking. Only took us 40 minutes to go white water rafting in Tennessee!

- Mike W. from ,

Family reunion in the Smoky Mountains.

Stayed 7 days ending May 2017

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We had a wonderful family reunion and very much enjoyed our stay. The View from the deck was breathtaking. The house was very clean but the deck porches and driveway should have been swept off before arrival or at least provide us with a leaf blower so we could do minor maintenance. We enjoyed having dinner at various restaurants in Waynesville. The house was well maintained however some of the furniture in the great room needs to be replaced. We had a lot of fun playing pool and ping-pong in the lower level.

- John S. from Mobile, Alabama

Cozy & Quaint

Stayed 4 days ending December 2017

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When we arrived at the cabin it had snowed a few days before. For the most part the roads in the development had beed cleared and were driveable. It would have been nice for the property management to have cleared off the steps for us as they were icy and the shovels of course were inside the garage.

The house was nice and clean when we arrived. The rooms were large and roomy giving everyone their own space. The bedroom over the garage was very cold, not sure if this is due to its location over the garage or if there is something going on there. Some of the living room furniture could use updating but again it was fine and accomodating to our needs.

We read other reviews about the wifi there and we did have some trouble connecting several times but it was not a huge issue for us.

- Anonymous from Goldsboro, NC

Stress-a-way and escape from Hurricane Irma

Stayed 9 days ending September 2017

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We had a wonderful time at smoky bear lodge, which was very comfortable for our group of 8 adults. The home was in a great location but does need some maintenance which can easily be fixed. Many of the outside lights had burned out bulbs and were not working, the water/ice in main refrigerator was broken and not fixed during our 9 day stay, the knobs on gas stove were either missing or broken, and the carpet in lower level was very dirty and needs to be replaced with different flooring. Overall this home is a beautiful home in a great location, but does not seem to be maintained as it should be. The lower level game room was subject to prior abuse and there was evidence of rodents in garage and scratching in walls of Moose bedroom in early morning hours. If more attention was paid to maintenance and the rodent issue, this home would get an outstanding rating.

- Anonymous from St. Johns, FL

Locklear Family Reunion

Stayed 3 days ending August 2017

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It was wonderful!!! The view was phenomenal and very relaxing.

- stephen s. from KERNERSVILLE, NC

Family Vacation

Stayed 4 days ending December 2017

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We had a fantastic time at Sleepy Bear Lodge- a beautiful home with a magnificent view! The home was open and perfect for our family with two little ones!

- Anonymous from Southport, NC

Grandkids winter trip

Stayed 3 days ending January 2018

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Property was clean, suited all our needs, but needs a few maintenance issues resolved. The view is probably the best we have had it numerous years of renting in WNC. All in all, the grandkids were happy, which is all that matters.

- Mark D. from Tampa, Fl,