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Full Guide 2023
Regardless of the time of year, the Smoky Mountains are the ultimate destination for a weekend retreat.
You’ll find yourself just around the corner from the alpine ski slopes, and snow-capped mountains of Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort, the restaurants and entertainment of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, and the scenic vistas and picturesque hiking trails of the incredible Smoky Mountains National Park.
To make it as easy as possible to plan your weekend getaway, we’ve compiled a list of the very best cabins with hot tubs in the Smokies. Sprawling family-friendly cabins, hiker’s perches, and secluded romantic cabins, we’ve got them all!
Located in the woods just outside of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, Sunny Cabin keeps you close to the action while offering you all the privacy you’d expect from a peaceful weekend retreat in the Smokies.
The 4-bedroom cabin boasts cathedral ceilings, pine walls, and polished hardwood floors throughout. In the living room, floor-to-ceiling windows flood the cabin with natural light and scenic mountain vistas.
Guests can relax by the great room’s stone fireplace or breath in the fresh Smokies air as they melt their worries away in the family-size hot tub.
Bear Cave Haus, surrounded on all sides by nature yet only a short drive from downtown Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, is ideal for those looking to get away from the rush and bustle of the major city.
The idyllic 2-bedroom cabin rental is just a short drive from Rocky Mountain National Park, where majestic waterfalls, lovely hiking routes, and breathtaking mountain panoramas await you.
Relax at the end of the day with a game of pool, a calming bath in the covered hot tub, or by reading on the outside swing as you contemplate the starry sky overhead.
Next on our list of the best cabins with hot tubs in the Smoky Mountains that offers complete seclusion for a serene weekend retreat is the 1-bedroom Starwood Cabin. If you are looking for an inexpensive cabin with a hot tub, check it out!
Take in the views of the forest by day and of the starry sky overhead at night from the comfort of the bubbling hot tub out on the terrace, or while huddled around the fire pit.
If you’re in an adventurous mood, you can head out and find horseback riding, and zip lines just a short car drive away, or if you want to stay in, you can try to beat some of your old high scores in the game room’s arcade.
Last but not least on our list of the best cabins with hot tubs in the Smoky Mountains is Blueberry Cabin, a budget-friendly studio cabin with beautiful wooded views.
Inside, guests will find a spacious great room, which boasts tall ceilings and large, oversized windows, which opens up to a wrap-around terrace where you’ll find sweeping views of the surrounding forests and a private hot tub.
Rustic barn doors slide open to reveal ample bedrooms featuring charming log furnishings and oversized windows overlooking the forest.
Smoky Mountain Tranquility, a luxury 3-bedroom lodge, is set on a hillside just a short drive from Pigeon Forge’s main strip, yet completely encircled by towering trees, providing you with the privacy of a mountain refuge while also being close to the city.
The open-concept living room has a fireplace and access to a spacious patio with amazing Rocky Mountain views. Each bedroom has a private bathroom and spectacular views of the surrounding forest. Guests may play foosball, air hockey, and basketball in the basement gaming loft.
There is an outdoor hot tub and a peaceful eating area where you may eat while breathing in the pure mountain air and admiring the views.
Peak Cabin, located in the mountains between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, provides spectacular vistas and full solitude in a contemporary cabin setting.
Sip your morning coffee on the big patio beside the fire pit while admiring the stunning woodland views, then slip into the outdoor hot tub for ultimate relaxation.
The Gatlinburg SkyLift Park and its iconic pedestrian bridge are only a few minutes away, and the 3-bedroom cabin is surrounded by meandering hiking paths that will lead you up and down the mountain.
Foothills Hideaway is surrounded on all sides by verdant treetops and lush greenery, making it the ideal place for those searching for a no-frills weekend away from the commotion of the concrete jungle.
The expansive great room at the 3-bedroom rental is the ideal setting for ultimate relaxation. A huge stone-set fireplace is surrounded by plush, inviting couches. Face off against your friends and family in the next-door gaming area, where you’ll find a billiards table, darts, and an arcade with vintage games.
Head to the outdoor terrace slip into the sunken hot tub and take in the panoramic views of the mountains in the distance and the forest below.
Nestled in the hills just around the corner from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Ann’s Hideaway Cabin is a secluded slice of heaven for couples looking for a 1-bedroom lover’s perch away from it all.
Lace up your hiking boots and experience the picturesque hiking trails of Great Rocky Mountain National Park firsthand. Trek up and down the mountainside, where you’ll find roaring waterfalls, gentle creeks, and vistas so amazing you won’t resist snapping a couple of pictures.
After a tiring day out and about, relax and unwind with a soothing soak on the terrace’s spacious hot tub while admiring the starry sky overhead with your SO.
The Grand Fir combines the best of both worlds, sitting on the frontier where gentle streams, scenic mountain vistas, and entertainment all meet.
You’ll find the national park and the tranquil Baskins Creek just a short scenic walk away. One of the area’s most well-kept secrets is a trailhead that follows the creek and takes you to the majestic Baskins Creek Falls.
Step inside the majestic 5-bedroom rental and be greeted by luxurious hickory floors, vaulted ceilings, and a stone-set fireplace in the great room. The great room opens up to a sprawling terrace with scenic forest vistas, perfect for unwinding in the 6-person hot tub.
Chalet Village is the ideal setting for a fun family getaway or an intimate romantic retreat in the Smokies mountainside. Enmossed Stay Chalet is the perfect place to capture the area’s magic.
Enjoy the sun setting over the snow-capped peaks of Mount LeConte from the comfort of the outdoor terrace as you dine al fresco or soak in the large hot tub.
If you’re a ski enthusiast, you’re in luck, Enmossed Stay Chalet is just a short walk from the gorgeous ski slopes and mountain vistas of Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort.
Papa’s Bear Den is the place to go for families or large groups looking for cabin rentals in the Smokies.
This spectacular 5-bedroom cabin up on the treetops boasts panoramic views of the Smoky Mountains and easy access to the hiking trails and natural wonders of Great Smoky Mountain National Park.
Challenge your family to a game of billiards or foosball in the game room, or lounge about and catch a movie in the great room as you huddle up by the towering stone fireplace. Guests also enjoy access to the community pool.
Misty Mountain Cabin calls. Spend your much-deserved weekend retreat nestled among the treetops in the mountainside between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, with the Smokies in the distance.
The 2-bedroom vacation home is not only incredibly well equipped, but it’s also surrounded by natural beauty and picturesque hiking trails that’ll take you up and down the mountainside.
Inside, you’ll find plush leather couches surrounding a stone fireplace, in a brightly lit great room. Step through the sliding doors into the terrace, where you’ll find a bubbling hot tub, sweeping views of the forest, and of the peaks of the Smoky Mountains in the distance.
Bear Cub Cabin is the go-to destination for families looking for the perfect home base for their ski retreat in the Smokies.
Located in Chalet Village, Bear Cub Cabin boasts two bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and panoramic views of the highest peaks of the Smokies, Mount LaConte. The property is right around the corner from the alpine ski slopes of Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort.
After a day out hitting the slopes, warm yourself back up by the fireplace, or take in the panoramic mountain vistas from the outdoor hot tub.
The aptly named Seasonal Therapy Cabin is the ideal retreat for those looking for a serene and relaxing setting for their next weekend getaway in the Smokies.
Inside, you’ll be greeted by luxurious designer furnishings and blue pine walls. The great room’s floor-to-ceiling windows open up to a spacious outdoor terrace where you can dine al fresco as you take in sweeping views of the verdant treetops and listen to the sounds of rustling leaves.
The 3-bedroom rental boasts a 2-person hot tub on the back porch.
Perfect for a family vacation, Little Pond Cabin overlooks a cerulean pond in the tranquil woodlands of Black Bear Falls, just around the corner from Rocky Mountains National Park. The cabin has two bedrooms and enough sleeping space to fit eight people comfortably.
Take in the scenic views of Mt. Le Conte and of the surrounding forest from the swing out on the covered terrace or while huddled up around the great room’s stone fireplace.
Level up your pool skills out in the game room, head out to explore some of the nearby natural wonders, such as Baskins Creek Falls or the hiking trails surrounding Mt. Le Conte or cool off in the community pool.
Southern Belle is a great choice for those who don’t want to be completely secluded and would prefer a few more amenities during their weekend retreat.
Located in the family-friendly White Oak Resort, near the tranquil Cobbly Nob area, guests have full access to the pool, fire pit, and gym.
The 4-bedroom cabin boasts a private indoor hot tub with sweeping views of the Smokies and a game room where you’ll find a classic arcade, foosball table, and a plethora of board games.
Smoky’s Cabin offers all you’ll need for a quintessential mountain retreat, a quiet, wooded setting, with nothing to bother you except the sound of rustling leaves in the exclusive Mountain Shadow Resort.
Boasting four bedrooms that accommodate ten people, Smoky’s Cabin is the ultimate family retreat in the mountains. Slip inside the large hot tub on the outdoor terrace and forget about your problems while you take in the peaceful mountainscape.
Head inside and catch up on your shows by the fireplace in the living room, or pass the time in the cabin’s well-appointed game room.
Completely secluded and surrounded by towering trees, yet just a short drive from downtown Gatlinburg, Ranger’s Retreat is a couple’s paradise.
Nestled among the treetops the terrace is the ideal setting for unwinding in the large whirlpool spa, or a late-night star gazing session by the gas fire pit. Inside, you’ll find a modern, open-concept living room equipped with a stone fireplace, two bedrooms, floor-to-ceiling windows, and leather couches.
After a tranquil night of sleep in the spacious bedroom, you can enjoy the views while taking your morning shower through the skylights in the master bathroom.
Papa's Bear Den is the winner here. It's a sprawling mountain cabin with all of the amenities needed to keep all of the family members happy and surrounded by opportunities for outdoor activities.
Easily the Blueberry Cabin. It's smaller than most other cabins on our list, but it still has that classic cabin feel and plenty of amenities.
Bear Cave Haus welcomes your furry friends, so if you're booking with them, make sure to bring Fido along!
Yes! All of the cabins featured on our list boast Wi-Fi, so you can still catch up on your favorite shows during your stay.