Want to find your dream cabin in the Smoky Mountains? A little preparation will help you locate a private, luxurious cabin that’s the right fit for your family or friend group. Use these top tips before you start your cabin hunt.
1. Set Your Budget
Before you start clicking through cabin listings, know your budget. You don’t want to eat up valuable time looking at cabins outside your price range. Your budget should cover lodging, food, transportation, extras like souvenirs, and tickets to the Smokies’ terrific attractions. (Pro tip: Colonial Properties guests score free tickets to attractions with our complimentary Stay and Play Pass.)
2. Figure Out How Many Bedrooms You Really Need
Pick a cabin that’s too large, and you’re paying for space you might not use. Pick one that’s too small, and you’ll feel crowded. How do you get it right? Don’t focus just on bedrooms! Most cabins have sleeping spaces they don’t list as “bedrooms,” like lofts, sleeper sofas, or bunk rooms. For instance, a “two bedroom cabin” might accommodate up to six or more guests. You might not need as many bedrooms as you think.
3. Consider What Location Works Best For the Activities You’ll Do
What will you most want to do while you’re in the gorgeous Smoky Mountains? Your answer helps you narrow down locations. Bringing the kids to Dollywood and the aquarium? Look for cabins near downtown Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg. Planning to hike and picnic on serene slopes? A cabin near one of the national park’s entrances could save you time on the road.
4. Decide Which Amenities are Top Priority
Your vacation should feel like an escape from the ordinary. What entertaining, pampering amenities does your family crave the most? Search cabin listings, sorted by features, to find cabins with the extras you desire, like a hot tub, game room, in-cabin movie theater, swimming pool, and more.
5. Choose a Cabin Rental Company With Local Expertise
Plenty of rental companies compete for your vacation dollars here in the Smokies. Look for a company with a wide range of cabins, local employees who know the area well, and dedicated housekeeping and maintenance teams.
Colonial Properties Cabin and Resort Rentals offers everything from intimate cabins for couples, to spacious multi-level cabins for large groups. We’ve got 20 years of experience in helping guests find the perfect cabin. Check out our dozens of Smoky Mountain cabin listings right now!
