The Best Cabins To Book In Tennessee USA

Looking for a place to finish writing that novel? Or maybe just somewhere to escape the hustle and bustle of Nashville or Memphis? The Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee are full of these escapes, providing a space for honeymoons, family vacations and last-minute trips. From one-bedroom properties to sprawling estates, here are some of our favorite Tennessee cabins to get away from it all.

1. Autumn Ridge, for fireside lounging

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Expect sweeping mountain views from this porch-adorned Tennessee cabin with a private spa tub. Rustic decor will have you feeling warm during nights by the fireplace – one of the two bedrooms even has its own, so you’ll be extra toasty in bed. Brew coffee in your machine and cozy up at this four-star stay that offers a free grocery shopping service, an on-site restaurant and barbecue grills.

2. Windsong, for all-day picnics

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Soak in the mountain-view hot tub or kick back in a rocking chair on your big balcony, which runs across the front of this two-bedroom, two-bathroom cabin in Tennessee. Cook in the large kitchen and tuck in on the picnic table outside. Relax by your flickering fireplace or play on the foosball table in one of the bedrooms – which also has an in-room bathtub. Wifi and parking are both included.

3. Lazy Cub Lodge, for rustic chic

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This three-bedroom, three-bathroom lodge is one of the best cabins in Tennessee for all-the-family trips, as it welcomes pets. Bring everyone to the rustic-chic property, where you can soak in the private outdoor spa tub or head to the communal games room for a spot of chess or pool. Browse the bookshelf and read on the garden swing, or by your cabin’s cozy fireplace. The free parking, kitchen, dining area and on-site fitness center complete your stay in Pigeon Forge, near the Smoky Mountains National Park.

5. Bear Hunter, for bringing the outside in

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Exterior of Bear Hunter, with outdoor terraces on two levels overlooking the woody hillside on which it is built

You’ll never get tired of the views from your fireplace-warmed living room at this Sevierville cabin, joined by a balcony and swaddled by trees. The four-bedroom, three-bathroom wooden lodging in Tennessee has lots of space for cooking, dining and relaxing, plus an indoor spa tub, outdoor hot tub and games room. It’s attached to a winery with a golf course next door; on site you’ll find a handy shop, ATM and barbecues. You’ll also love the bear-themed decor that brings the outside in.

6. Bear Hyde by Vtrips, for generous facilities

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Sofa, armchair, fireplace and kitchen on lower floor of Bear Hyde by Vtrips; spiral staircase leads to a second level

Pigeon Forge is home to this three-bedroom, three-bathroom cabin in Tennessee on a site boasting an indoor and outdoor pool, fitness center, games room, shop and barbecue grills. In your traditionally decorated, four-star home-from-home, you can make dinner in the kitchen, chill out on your balcony and spend cozy nights in the snug living room, lit only by its stone fireplace. You’ll appreciate the free parking as you drive to nearby sites – a golf course is just next door.

7. Wavyleaf Retreat, for views from the tub

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Wooden exterior of Wavyleaf Retreat on a slightly sloping road, with mountains visible in the distance

This four-bedroom, three-bathroom Tennessee cabin is great for group trips, with its MP3 dock, air hockey and pool tables, retro arcade games and abundance of chill-out spots, including the atmospheric living room with a fireplace. Gaze at the mountains from the spa tub on your balcony. Fire up the outdoor barbecue or cook in your kitchen and share a feast in the dining room. Explore the town around this four-star Sevierville stay or drive 9mi (14km) to the Smokies, made easy by ample parking.

8. Old Hickory Lodge – Four-bedroom cabin, for family movie nights

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Pool table, TV, table with two chairs, and three fixed cushioned chairs in a social space at Old Hickory Lodge

Three stories of rustic charm in the wooded Hemlock Hills community provide a place for rest and relaxation while being just a 15-minute drive away from downtown Gatlinburg. The four bedrooms sleep up to 18 people, making this cabin great for a crowd. Watch a movie in the theater room, hang out on one of the two large decks or head to the games room for a spot of pool. The lower deck has a hot tub, which is great for chilly nights and listening to birdsong. Toast your trip around the fireplace, and whip up a steak with the charcoal grill and full kitchen.

9. The Sugar Shack – One-bedroom cabin, for fireside chilling

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Exterior of the Sugar Shack, with a shaded upper terrace and an abundance of tall green trees around it

Fit for honeymooners or a family of four, the Sugar Shack is a one-bedroom charmer set in a wooded, tranquil area. The wraparound porch with rocking chairs is great for some family time or a cocktail party for two, and the fireplace in the living room creates a romantic ambience. A hot tub on the back porch and a jacuzzi tub invite you for a relaxing soak, while the full kitchen and charcoal grill are great for a date night or family meal.

This is an updated version of an article originally by Amanda Ogle.

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