The stunning Smoky Mountains reward visitors with endless views all the way to the horizon. Try these tips for getting the most out of your cabin rental’s views of the sprawling Smokies.
1. Bring Your Binoculars and Camera
See the summits of the farthest ridges. Peer at the treetops, searching for birds’ nests. Look closely and you might find a bear cub practicing his climbing. Take plenty of photos. You’ll want to remember your cabin’s unique view forever.
2. Use Your Cabin’s Decks
Think of the deck as your second living room–the one with breezes and birdsong! Some decks wrap around the cabin. Some cabins have two or three decks. Discover new views each day as you relax in different spots. Look for cabins with ample seating including old-fashioned porch swings and rockers, Adirondack chairs, and padded sofas and chairs.
3. Explore the Yard
Cabins with yards give you more options for experiencing nature. Toss a football or Frisbee around with the kids. Stretch out in a lawn chair under the cooling shade of oaks, pines, and maples. Walk among the trees at the edge of your yard, to get a forest view.
4. Soak in the Outdoor Hot Tub
Sink into bubbling water up to your neck, then gaze out at the view that’s yours and yours alone. Adjust the tub’s jets to massage your tired muscles after a day of hiking or zip lining. Welcome to pure relaxation, Smokies style.
5. Watch Wildlife
A splendid view comes to life when you spot animals flying, hopping, and ambling right outside your cabin. Look for white-tailed deer, rabbits, wild turkeys, and colorful salamanders. You might spy black bears or coyotes. With more than 240 species of birds in the Smokies, you’re sure to see plenty of feathered friends.
6. Get a Cabin with a Fire Pit
Build a crackling blaze in a fire pit outside. Watch the sun set over the Smokies while the fire’s glow gets brighter. Toast marshmallows and tell stories as the stars begin to twinkle.
7. Eat Outdoors
Dine alfresco on the deck or porch, or throw open the windows in the cabin’s dining room. Whether you’re noshing on burgers and hot dogs, or grilling mountain trout you caught that morning, eating outside is the perfect way to relish the view.
We’ve got dozens of cabins boasting spectacular mountain views. Reserve your cabin in Tennessee now, and plan your escape into nature.
