Knoxville, Tennessee, is a playground for art and outdoor lovers. It’s also called “The Marble City” for it was once the leading distributor of marble in the early 1900s. It offers visitors a diversity of cultures in food, music, and arts and a pedestrian-friendly downtown filled with shops and diners. It’s home to the iconic Sunsphere, a 26-story observation deck offering panoramic views of the Great Smoky Mountains. It also boasts of the Urban Wilderness right in the city’s center. It’s an expansive outdoor area with untouched lakes, 500 acres (202.34 hectares) of wildlife, several trails, unique mines, five city parks, and greenways connecting all of these.
Spend a few days in this amazing city for a rejuvenating holiday. Read on for the best cheap cabin rentals near Knoxville, Tennessee, and book one for cozy lodgings.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) host status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on June 01, 2024.
1. Bear Cave Cabin
Relish the peace and quiet offered by the rustic Bear Cave Cabin. It’s surrounded by woods and mountains and close to the beautiful cities of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. It’s built on an elevated foundation so you must climb a stairway to reach the front door and furnished patio. You can enjoy the forest views while sipping coffee.
The two-story cabin can comfortably accommodate six guests and two pets. The rooms are on the upper floor while the main floor features a country-style open living area. You can relax by watching a show on TV by the fireplace or spending time in the jetted tub under the outdoor stairway.
2. Bears Den Tiny Home (from USD 98)
Bears Den Tiny Home is one of the units in Cove Mountain RV Resort. This compact cabin sleeps a small family with kids comfortably. The charming wooden interiors have cute bear decor. It has an American kitchen with a lounge for watching TV. An archway separates the bedroom from the main living area.
You can sip coffee while taking in the mountain and meadow views on the covered porch. Beside the cabin is a picnic area and a tiny inflatable tub where kids can play. There’s lots of parking for your RV or vehicle. You’ll have to drive to the Honeysuckle Meadows Pool & Deli where you can eat and swim for free.
3. Cozy Cottage (from USD 154)
Cozy Cottage allows guests to enjoy soaking in not just one but two jetted tubs. You get to relax surrounded by views of the Great Smoky Mountains. It is also near some restaurants in Pigeon Forge if you want to grab something to eat.
In the center of this rustic cottage is an open living area where you can cook, dine, and huddle around a stone fireplace. At one end of the cottage is a bedroom with an in-room jetted tub so you can soak in it privately. At the opposite end is a covered patio with wall windows offering mountain views while you’re dining or simmering in the hot tub. You can sip hot chocolate and revel in mountain views while relaxing on the loungers.
4. The Little Cabin (from USD 78)
The Little Cabin, together with a hotel and a large log cabin, is built on a 17-acre (6.88-hectare) woodland property owned by Mountain Lake Ranch. The cabin is not more than 400 yards (365.76 meters) from Douglas Lake. You can unwind from the busy city and enjoy nature by taking long walks, swimming, and bird watching in the nearby areas.
This charming cabin boasts a tiny front porch where you can sip your morning coffee while admiring the lush green scenery. The interior space is roomy enough to accommodate a huge bed, a kitchenette, a dinette, a lounge, and a loft for extra sleeping space. It has no cable, but you can hook up your devices to the free WiFi and Smart TV to stream your favorite shows.
5. Red Top Cabin (from USD 85)
You’d hardly miss the Red Top Cabin with its bright red roof on a 17-acre (6.88-hectare) campsite near Douglas Lake. It’s the perfect home base if you want to go fishing or hiking in nearby areas such as Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Knoxville, and Gatlinburg.
This cute Western-style structure has a tiny front porch and a spacious open living area for its interiors. It boasts a fully equipped kitchen and a four-seater dining area where you can have your hearty meals. It also has a cozy lounge where you can stretch out to watch local channels or DVDs on a flat-screen TV.
The cabin has air conditioning and a heater to keep you warm during cold nights. A crawl-in loft is also accessible for extra sleeping space.
6. Hibernation Hideaway (from USD 151)
Enjoy your stay in this stylish cabin with luxurious amenities comparable to a first-class resort. This three-story cabin has self-catering facilities on the main floor, two spacious suites split between the upper and lower floors, and balconies.
You have indoor and outdoor dining options as each deck or balcony offers an outdoor dining area. Both bedroom suites feature an in-room spa tub so you can soak in private. There’s another spa tub on the enclosed balcony to enjoy soaking with forest views. The downstairs area also has self-catering facilities and arcade games for indoor entertainment. You can access shared areas such as indoor and outdoor pools. Free Wi-Fi is also available anywhere on the property.
Top guest reviews
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main floor is nice sized living room with comfortable furniture a great sized tv with rokuvery nice place close to attractions clean and comfortable with all the amenities you could needplenty of beds and a great hot tubCleanliness:
everything was clean and spotless and only 15 minutes from gatlinburgvery clean we will be backour cabin was very beautiful clean and fully suppliedgreat communication great location and super friendly host house was clean and just as describedvery clean and travis was super responsive to all of my questionsHost:
host was very responsive when we had questionshost was very responsive and professionaltravis is a great hosttravis was a fantastic hosthost was courteous and prompt in responding to any questions we hadRead more reviewsLocation:
cute little townhouse cabin close to everythingthe location was greatgreat place close to all attractionsthe location was greatbeautiful cabin located very close to all the action
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7. Sugar Bear Cabin (from USD 72)
Sugar Bear Cabin is a combination of rustic exteriors and modern country-style interiors. This two-story cabin is spacious for a family. The two bedrooms and bathrooms are split between the two floors.
The ground floor features an open American-style kitchen warmed by a gas-operated stone fireplace. There’s a covered front porch where you can sit on rocking chairs and admire the trees. At the back of the house is a wide deck where you can grill barbecues and dine al fresco with forest views.
There’s a wide lawn where you can park your vehicle. Do note that there are bears roaming the area so please keep your car doors locked.
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comfortable with lots of room and amenitiesCleanliness:
clean and comfortable with warm beds and showersvery clean loved the stay will definitely come backthe place was just the right size and very very cleanclose to everything and very cleanHost:
host was very helpful and responsive when neededterry was a wonderful hostthe fireplace was our favorite amenity it was a great stay and she is a great hostRead more reviewsLocation:
great quiet location that isn’t far from townplace was in a great locationwonderful place and great location to attractionsgreat value and good locationabsolutely beautiful location and not at all far from the attractions we wanted to do
8. Bear Oak #6 (from USD 497)
Bear Oak #6 is a massive modern rustic cabin inside the Livingston Resort. It’s just a few minutes away from Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. The property is in a secluded area where you can enjoy privacy surrounded by lush greenery. It boasts all the luxuries of an upscale mountain home such as spacious rooms and log-style wooden furniture.
It features an open living area where you can huddle around a furnace to watch TV, cook and dine in an open kitchen, or soak in a hot tub in the corner. For indoor entertainment, you can play pool in the separate game room or surf the net using free Wi-Fi.
There’s another jetted tub on the covered terrace so you can simmer and enjoy the forest views. Out in the yard is a fire pit where you can roast smores under the shade of trees.
Top guest reviews
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washer & dryer plus full kitchen great for longer staygreat for families or 2 couples traveling as 2 full bathroom/bedrooms on separate levelsCleanliness:
very clean and was very quiet during our whole stayperfectly cleangreat cabin super nice clean and funvery nice cabin and really cleanthe hot tub was so clean and worked perfectlyHost:
host was very responsive in a timely manner to all inquiries/issuesthe host left very clear instructions and responded fairly quickly when i had a questiongreat stay and great host would like to stay at one of ruth's spots againRead more reviewsLocation:
great cabin location for everythingthe location is great (close to everything)like the location is really keygreat cabin nice secluded locationit’s beautiful and very close to all the fun things to explore
9. Bella Casa
This massive mountain cabin is a mix of rustic charm and modern conveniences making it a luxurious home for a large family. Its location makes it a magnificent home base if you want to explore the neighboring cities of Gatlinburg, Sevierville, and Pigeon Forge.
Huddle in the living area and watch TV by the fireplace while your companions are dining or cooking in the kitchen. There are spacious bedrooms with a flat-screen TV for indoor entertainment and a balcony with forest views.
The second bedroom has access to a covered balcony with a jetted tub. You can soak in the tub while enjoying the forest views. You also have a relaxing view of the trees while dining al fresco and grilling barbecues.
Sevierville, Tennessee, United States
9.53 km (6.0 mi) from DollywoodAccommodates: 12
Top guest reviews
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the place was great the rooms were bigger than expectedCleanliness:
the house was clean when we arrived and was as describedwe found the cabin clean well equipped and over all enjoyableHost:
justin was a good hostjustin was a great hostthe host was super responsive to questionsit was a great stay and very peaceful thank you justin you are a great hostgreat place to stay justin was the best host plan to be backRead more reviewsLocation:
location was great and easy to get tobeautiful cabin in a great location close enough to go into town and far enough for a peaceful escapeoverall a great location and great place to stay in
10. Country cabin with a modern rustic vibe (from USD 79)
Experience the authentic country lifestyle in this massive two-story cabin. The property is around 30 minutes away from Gatlinburg and even less coming from Pigeon Forge and the iconic Dollywood.
Each floor has a wide deck overlooking the forest. The upper floor contains the bedroom and a sleeper sofa. There is an entertainment area where you can cook and eat a simple meal or chill out on the sofa to watch TV. You can grill barbecues on the lower-level deck or roast them over the fire pit in the yard. Be aware that the property is supplied by well water, though filtered, and may contain a faint smell of sulfur.
Top guest reviews
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upstairs bedroom could get a little warm at times but the provided fan helped with air circulationthe welcoming board and s’more supplies were a definite plus felt very at home and cozyCleanliness:
very clean and cozyvery clean and looks as describedthis cabin was beautiful charming clean and comfortablethe cabin is beautiful and cleaneverything well stocked clean and welcomingHost:
hosts were great communicatingron & sheila were great hostsgreat host who are attentive to customershost is super responsive and helpfulthe owners even left us a little s’mores care package for our stayRead more reviewsLocation:
wonderful cozy cabin close to seviervillegreat location everything we needed was available at this cute cozy cabinsuch a wonderful stay close to town yet very private and peacefulgreat location felt as if everything in pigeon forge was no more then 20 mins awaythe place was perfect and we were thrilled to be out of the hustle of the traffic and crowd
Enjoy a country-style kind of holiday
The cheap cabin rentals listed above let you experience the laid-back country lifestyle in the Great Smoky Mountains. While budget-friendly, these rentals come with nice modern conveniences so you can fully relax. You’ll surely be booking them again when you return for another mountain adventure in Knoxville and its nearby areas.
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