Hello - we just returned from a week long family vacation & we stayed in the Sunrise Ridge 1 bedroom deluxe timeshare. The room was well laid out for a family of 4. The kitchen was well equipped. I would say it was a very typical timeshare layout with the kitchen, stacked washer and dryer, pull out bed, etc.

Pros: Loved the grills right outside the resort rooms
Loved having both an indoor pool/Jacuzzi or outdoor for inclement weather times when you still want to swim (thunderstorms, etc.)
Service at front desk was very helpful and responsive
Parking was ample
Loved the bellman luggage carts you could utilize to roll your own luggage or groceries into your room whenever needed

Cons: Strange location - way up the side of a mountain on a narrow residential street in the middle of nowhere
Pigeon Forge is super tacky - Gatlinburg is much nicer
Smoking is still permitted so CALL the desk prior to your arrival to have them treat the room - I was really worried about this and went so far as to also purchase candles to mask the smell which I DID have to use - if you do not deal well with smoking/smell of smoking you can still handle it - just run the A/C, get the room treated before you arrive & go ahead & purchase some candles & you will be fine - I have terrible allergies to smoke and stayed 5 nights & was fine

Must do's: Old Mill Restaurant, Applebarn Restaurant, Ober Gatlinburg Lift, White Water Rafting Tour (really long drive but worth it)

My family has 2 timeshares here. So we go all the time. I love this place. I've seen it from when it had nothing to how it is now. We've had the timeshare for 5+ years now and we love it. We get two rooms and besides the smoky smell from past guests it's great. They don't need activities for children like everyone says because you don't go there to stay in your room the whole vacation. Pigeon forge has plenty for children, so those who complain about the lack of children's activities are ridiculous.
This resort is great.
If you can find an availability GET IT!

My wife and I, and our 4 young children (5, 3, 2 and 9 mths) spent a week of relaxation (Feb. 16-23rd) at the Sunrise Ridge Resort, using RCI "extra vacations". It is located just off the parkway (via teaster lane, then ridge road) and sits on a ridge (of course); we stayed in a 2BR/2BA condo on the 1st (of 3 total) floor. There were also Pedestal homes scattered throughout the property. The view from our 1st floor balcony and master bedroom were incredible and I would expect them to be from any of the condominiums. Some of the pedestal homes were a little downhill from the main condo units and may, or may not have the same vantage point. The full kitchen was nice, though was a little limited in some utensils. Being a larger family, a larger skillet, for example. (our unit only had 1 skillet, 8-10 inches) The room was very clean, but our unit had some pretty noticeable carpet damage just to the left of the dining area. Possibly from a pet? (even though I think they are not allowed) This was a very minor thing, however. The master had a King, the 2nd BR w/ 2 full/double size and a full size sleeper in the LR. T.V.'s w/ remotes in all of these rooms. Very nice jacuzzi (open area) in the MBR and a walk-in shower in the closed area of the bathroom. 2nd bathroom had standard tub/shower, plus stacked washer and dryer. (nice to go home with clean clothes) The balcony is large enough for table and 4-6 chairs. I saw a couple of outdoor pools (closed for the season). The indoor pool area is very nice, but was a pretty good distance from our unit. It has a nice sized, heated pool, hot tub, sauna, bathrooms and plenty of sitting area with glass enclosure, so you can enjoy the views. Kids loved this! Our only negative for the week happened when they overdosed the hot tub with chlorine one morning. My wife's solid peach two-piece now has a tie-dyed appearance! There looked to be several gas grills at picnic areas near the pools, as well. We didn't brave the cold/wind we experienced during our week, however. They do have an activities center with things to do during the week (closed Fri). hotdog cookout, lasagna dinner, pepsi/coke/rc taste challenge, pamper yourself were some of the themes during our week. The workout room is limited to treadmills (3-4 maybe) and there is a small video gameroom, all located adjacent to the activities center office. You can take advantage of small discounts for some of the attractions at the activities center. We used it for the Aquarium in Gatlinburg. I think the Dixie Stampede is another they offer discounts for. At check-in they will hit you up for the timeshare presentation; not really a pressure deal, just offering a free breakfast, and a pretty decent discounted rate on select attractions/shows. We declined b/c of our kids, but didn't inquire whether they offered childcare for this or not. Other than the pool, there really isn't much for young children at the resort itself, but really, you don't go to Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg to stay at your resort all day anyway, right? In warmer months, we might have enjoyed a playground and they do have the space to add in the future, should they decide. Overall, we loved our stay and definitely would return and would recommend to anybody. The location is fantastic. I would estimate that it is b/t light #'s 4 and 6 on the parkway and just a few minutes drive down the mountain to the parkway. We made a day trip to Cherokee, NC and then back thru Cades Cove. Enjoyed the Comedy Barn (Hillarious!) and the aquarium (Gatlinburg). Plus, the millions of Christmas lights were still up for the kids to enjoy. Too much to do and to mention, and all lot's of fun! Hope this helps!
p.s. forgot to mention, the activities center offers the discount cards to Food City; we had already made the trip to the Wal-Mart Supercenter before we knew.....

The resort was smaller than expected. Good views of the mountains are possible, but you would have to be staying at the top of the hill. There is a lookout point for good pictures. The indoor pool and hot tub were nice and clean, and the building was large and well-heated. There was a nice picnic area next to the indoor pool with grills. The exercise room is small, treadmills only, and you have to get a key from the front desk. The best part was our pedestal house; it had plenty of room for eight people, it was clean and furnishings and carpet were fairly new. The resort is very close to Pigeon Forge, about a 5 minute drive. Bottom line: A nice place to stay if you’re going to Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg, but not a destination itself. Gold Crown status should be reviewed, unless they offer more amenities, such as a park/playground.

Quick Tips/Suggestions:
•Things to do in the area: Deer Farm petting zoo, Old Mill and Kids’ rides in Pigeon Forge.
•Things to do outside your room: walk the hills, go to the pools, have a picnic, play video games in the game room.
•Suggestions for the resort: add a park of a play-ground. There is a large flat, open space at the bottom of the hill that is taken up by a parking lot and a building they use for their real estate meetings. This area would make a great park. And they need something there for kids.