Blue Ribbon Cabins

The purpose of the Great Smoky Mountain Cabin Owners Association is to ensure Smoky Mountain cabin guests receive a consistently comfortable, quality experience when visiting any member cabin.

The Blue Ribbon Standards are structured to help participating cabins meet the needs and expectations of guests, provide a comfortable and secure environment, and assure a quality standard that Smoky Mountain cabin goers can rely on when choosing a cabin the Smokies.

In short, being designated as a Blue Ribbon Cabin and a member of the Great Smoky Mountain Cabin Owners Association indicates a cabin owner’s commitment to high standards of cleanliness, safety, and maintenance.

Sunset Farm Cabins has passed these Blue Ribbon Inspection Standards

EXTERIOR

• Clean, all garbage out of site
• Walkways in good shape and free of clutter
• Parking is appropriate for the occupancy of the cabin
• Signage identifying cabin can easily been be seen by approaching guests
• Jacuzzis are chemically balanced and maintained on a regular schedule Blue Ribbon Standards
• Decks/porches in good repair with enough seating to accommodate guests Blue Ribbon Standards
• Night Light on Porch/Entryway

INTERIOR

Housekeeping

• Clean windows
• Carpets and hardwood floors should be clean and swept
• Light fixtures, ceiling fans, and walls should be clean and free of cobwebs
• Lined wastebaskets located strategically throughout the cabin
• Common Areas

• Adequate seating for all guests
• Adequate lighting for reading
• Clean furnishings
• TV
• Kitchen

• Clean cabinet interiors/exteriors
• Kitchen with microwave, refrigerator, oven, coffeemaker, stove
• Kitchen appliances are clean
• Dining table accommodates occupancy limit
• Tablecloths and placemats are clean
• Bedrooms

• Clean linens
• Lighting close to bed
• Adequate bed covers for season
• Nightstand or table on at least one side of the bed
• Adequate place to store clothes and luggage
• Bed with a minimum of a mattress cover, two sheets, and comforter
• Adequate number of pillows and pillow cases
• Bathrooms

• 1 bath towel, 1 hand towel, and 1 wash cloth per guest
• Clean towels provided as needed if cabin has no washer and dryer
• Mirror and wastebasket
• Proper ventilation
• Bathroom doors can be locked from the inside
• Extra toilet paper provided

SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATION

• Records and files kept in an orderly manner
• Published guest policy covering cancellations/reservations and deposits
• Published materials and website accurately reflect cabin
• Phone book and "things to do" information provided to guests
• Cabin owner easily accessible to guests (via phone or in person)

SECURITY

• Entry door can be securely locked
• Smoke detector
• Well-lighted stairs and hallways
• Fire extinguishers

OPTIONAL AMENITIES

^{*The following are not required, but are over and above the Blue Ribbon Standards}

• Grill
• Handicap accessible
• Hot tubs
• Pets allowed
• Satellite TV
• Fireplace
• Credit cards accepted
• Website
• Air conditioning/heating
• Washer/dryer