• Cabins in Gatlinburg have views of the Great Smoky Mountains.clouds and rain over smoky mountains image by Jorge Moro from Fotolia.com
  
  In the heart of the Smoky Mountains and near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, features family attractions, downtown streets lined with restaurants and shops, and activities like skiing and rafting all throughout the year. While some visitors choose to stay in downtown hotels within walking distance to the sites, others prefer to stay outside of town with better views of the mountains and streams and still close to the city.
  
  

Chalet Village

• At Mountain Laurel Chalets in Chalet Village off Ski Mountain Road, guests can choose from more than 150 one- to seven-bedroom chalets in Gatlinburg. The chalets have such features as fireplaces, decks, Jacuzzis and hot tubs, grills and large dining areas in the larger chalets. In addition to nearby attractions like Ober Gatlinburg, downtown restaurants and shops and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, guests also can use the club tennis court, swimming pools and meeting rooms.
  
  Mountain Laurel Chalets
  
  440 Ski Mountain Road
  
  Gatlinburg, TN 37738
  
  800-315-4965
  
  mountainlaurelchalets.com
  
  

Trolley Route

• Along the Gatlinburg Trolley route, Greystone Cottages are located on Roaring Fork Road. In the multilevel, fully furnished cottages, you'll find gas fireplaces, Jacuzzis, kitchens, porches with rocking chairs, views of the river and mountains, and rooms for two to four guests. You also can get pool access at the lodge of the same name one mile away near Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies on the Parkway.
  
  Greystone Cottages
  
  559 Parkway
  
  Gatlinburg, TN 37738
  
  800-451-9202
  
  greystonecottages.com
  
  

Large Groups

• Travelers looking for cabins for up to about 25 guests can find adequate accommodations at Hickory Mist Luxury Cabins & Lodge in Gatlinburg. Although the business offers cabins for small groups, it has several options for large families, church groups and wedding parties. Some cabins feature pools, a theater, handicapped access, outdoor fireplaces, sauna and Jacuzzi, and mountain views. Cabins also are furnished and have fully equipped kitchens. Special rates are available during weddings and around certain events and seasons.
  
  Hickory Mist Luxury Cabins & Lodge
  
  2159 East Parkway
  
  Gatlinburg, TN 37738
  
  877- 462-6478
  
  hickorymist.com
  
  

East Gatlinburg

• In east Gatlinburg off Highway 321, Elk Springs Resort offers one- to five-bedroom, fully furnished cabins with hot tubs, gas fireplaces, grills and wireless Internet. Some also feature gazebos, large porches, jetted showers, mountain views, creek-side locations, game and theater rooms and pet-friendly options. The cabins are about 10 minutes away from downtown and near activities like tubing and rafting, biking and hiking trails, spas, wineries and horseback riding.
  
  Elk Springs Resort
  
  1088 Powdermill Road
  
  Gatlinburg, TN 37738
  
  866-550-1795
  
  elkspringsresort.com
  
  

Pigeon Forge

• In nearby Pigeon Forge close to Dollywood, restaurants, shops and entertainment, Pigeon Forge Cabin Rentals offers one- to five-bedroom cabins. Some have mountain and river views, and all are fully furnished with king- and queen-size beds, futons, full kitchens, full bathrooms and central heating and air. Special features in some cabins include fireplaces, outdoor hot tubs and indoor whirlpools, theaters, game rooms, pools, Internet access and plasma high-definition televisions. The company also has cabins in Gatlinburg and other area locations.
  
  Pigeon Forge Cabin Rentals
  
  204 Pine Mountain Road, Suite 1
  
  Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
  
  888-908-6066
  
  pigeonforgepremiercabins.com