What truly defines “Getting away from it all”? A quiet cabin next to a sparkling river or stream in beautiful Gatlinburg. Choose a cabin on the river and you’ll discover these healthy benefits of waterside living!
1. Close to Nature
The ancient Smoky Mountains surround Gatlinburg. Mountain streams feed Gatlinburg’s rivers and creeks with cool, clear waters. Stay in a waterside cabin and nature is right outside every door and window, offering breathtaking views and wooded seclusion. When your nearest neighbors are trees and trout, you’re truly immersed in nature.
2. Stress Reduction
Kick back on your cabin’s deck. Take in the burbling, musical sound of the river’s flow. Medical studies show that sounds in nature–especially the sound of flowing water–alleviate stress and improve mood. When you spend your whole vacation next to a river, you’re immersed in that beautiful sound. At night, you’ll sleep better, too, lulled by the river’s gentle rush.
3. Old-Fashioned Family Bonding
Living in a riverside cabin is like time-traveling to a screen-free, simpler era. Picture your family around a blazing fire pit, making gooey s’mores. Show the kids how to fish. Go wading and look for the prettiest pebbles glinting at the water’s edge. Toss a football or Frisbee around in the yard. Enjoy playing pool, foosball, or air hockey in the cabin’s game room. No electronics required!
4. Wildlife Galore
If your heart leaps when you spot a wild animal, this is your happy place. Your private stretch of riverbank teems with wildlife. Elegant deer forage, while zippy chipmunks dash around. You might even spy coyotes, or bears wandering by! Animals use creeks and rivers like highways, moving along the banks to feed, so your waterside cabin is an ideal place to see Smokies wildlife.
5. The Best of Both Worlds
Our cabins on the river give you serene privacy and natural beauty. Yet they’re just minutes away from Gatlinburg’s lively attractions and restaurants. You can spend the morning playing in the water with the kids, the afternoon at the aquarium, and the evening at a country music or comedy show–and still have time to hang out by the fire pit when you get home to your comfy cabin.
Treat yourself to the benefits of a Gatlinburg cabin on the river. Take a look at our wide range of waterside Gatlinburg cabins now. Start packing the fishing poles and wading shoes!
