Top Tips for Booking a Luxury Cabin in Gatlinburg on a Budget
Published May 29, 2025
You can book a luxury cabin in Gatlinburg, even if you’re vacationing on a budget! Start planning your getaway as early as possible, and use these tips to choose the right cabin at the right price.
Set Priorities
Decide on your most desired amenities before you start looking at cabins. That way, you won’t waste time looking at cabins that lack your “must-haves.” Do outdoor spaces, like a yard and fire pit, matter most to your family? Will you splash out on a cabin with a private pool? Would you rather have a movie theater room? Can you get both in one cabin? (The answer: Yes!)
How Many Bedrooms?
Don’t overspend on more bedrooms than you need. Focus on the number of guests a cabin accommodates, not the number of bedrooms it offers. For example, a two-bedroom cabin might accommodate up to eight guests, thanks to additional sleeping spaces like lofts, bunk rooms, and sleeper sofas.
Vacation In the Off Season
Cabin rental rates drop during the off season periods of January through May and September after Labor Day. Avoid the peak tourist times–the summer months and the October-November “leaf-peeping” season.
Look Beyond Gatlinburg
No matter what your cabin’s address, you’re just minutes from the national park and attractions in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville. Your Gatlinburg dream cabin might turn out to be in Pigeon Forge.
Take Advantage of Discounts
We offer discounts for veterans, active duty military members, first responders, seniors, and AAA members. Book online, directly with us, for even more savings.
Cook at Your Cabin
On average, adults on vacation in the United States spend nearly $60 a day, per person, on food–mostly, eating out. Save money by using your cabin’s kitchen. It’s fully equipped with all the cookware, dishes, and utensils you’ll need. Money you save on restaurant bills is money you can spend on the rest of your vacation!
Save Money: Get Into Attractions for Free
When you stay at a Colonial Properties cabin, you get our free Stay and Play Pass. The pass gives you complimentary admissions to 15 popular attractions, including Dollywood and Ripley’s Aquarium. Use your savings to book a cabin with more amenities.
Save money in the right spots, like food and attractions, and you’ll have plenty to spend on your Gatlinburg cabin. Browse our Gatlinburg cabins now and plan your luxurious vacation!
