Planning a vacation in the mountains? The Great Smoky Mountains National Park in the Gatlinburg area is an ideal destination for anyone who longs for a quiet, relaxing atmosphere surrounded by nature. Enjoy scenic drives with your family and friends. Go on hiking trips for a closer encounter with nature, or simply stay in a private cabin where you can take in the fresh morning air, bask in the refreshing mountain views, and savor the glorious sunsets at the end of the day. Check out this list of the best Vrbo accommodations near the Great Smoky Mountains in Gatlinburg, for the perfect mountain getaway.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost 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 April 07, 2024.
1. Romantic cabin best for couples (from USD 176)
Magic Moments II is a cozy one-bedroom cabin situated in Hemlock Hills. With features like a stacked stone fireplace, a heart-shaped bathtub, a covered deck with an outdoor hot tub, and a breakfast bar for two, the cabin is designed with couples in mind. It has a complete kitchen and an entertainment area, making it ideal for staying in, but it is also conveniently close to downtown Gatlinburg if you want to visit restaurants and shops.
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Enjoyed our overnight stay very roomy and comfortablethe living room furniture is not overly comfortableso be prepared for thatThe only complaints would be the lack of privacy and the lack of parkingThe cabin exceeded our expectations it felt like homeCleanliness:
It was clean and exactly as picturedIt was very clean and quietEverything worked and was neat and clean I would like to mention that while it is exactly as pictured what is not pictured is it is in a little neighborhoodIt was very clean and well-equippedHost:
luckily we always travel with an extra mattress padso my husband had to help me in and out 3We could hear other people talking while outside but didn't really see them Finally make sure to take a picture of the code to get into your cabinthe mattress felt old hard and sunken-inwe could not get back in as the code we were given only worked the first time we got thereRead more reviewsLocation:
The only problem I ran into was everytimeJust something to be aware ofCabin is in a neighborhood of cabins and is not isolated or privateIt may be surrounded by other cabins but it didn't bother meThe driveway is a bit steep
2. Multi-story retreat best for families (from USD 218)
Hemlock Inn is a gorgeous three-story, eight-bedroom cabin designed for large families or big groups, with wraparound decks, two spacious living rooms, a huge dining area, and a full kitchen with two stoves, two microwaves, two freezers, and two dishwashers. The cabin has an entertainment/game room with a pool table, foosball, air hockey, and a theater with a big screen and 15 cinema seats. If you fancy outdoor activities, you can go to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park nearby, and soothe your tired muscles at any of the cabin’s two outdoor hot tubs at the end of the day.
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lots of deck space to enjoy the outside plenty of kitchen space with a huge tableThe layout and number of bedrooms/bathrooms was excellentOne of the bathrooms had a shower head but there was no place to actually turn the shower onWhile the bedding was clean and the bathroom fixtures as wellBeautiful cabin with lots to do and plenty of roomCleanliness:
The cleaning crew only took two hours to clean the entire cabin which is not enough for eight bedrooms and eight bathVRBO said "free Cancellation guarantee" until a certain date" on the property page when you are researchingHost:
The emergency maintenance person was very slow to respondso hopefully these things have been resolved for the next guestsso everyone could eat togetherso we were very excited about all the games advertised for this homeI spent weeks trying to cancel property but VRBO said they do not honor their own guaranteeRead more reviewsLocation:
The wrap-around decks were a great place to relax tooThis property is conveniently located close to GatlinburgThe Gatlinburg Community Center a grocery store and many of the outdoor activitiesThe Hemlock Inn was in a quiet location and the property suited our needsOur initial reservation was difficult at best and after many challenging emails I was never able to get a return phone call Just expected better
3. Spacious lodge with a hot tub (from USD 921)
This three-story cabin can easily accommodate large families, or even big groups traveling to the area for conferences, athletics competitions, nature trips, and other activities. Guests can also conveniently stay in and prepare meals in the full kitchen, eat together in the large dining area, unwind in the two living rooms with comfortable sofas and large windows surrounded by nature, play games in the entertainment room, or watch a movie in the 15-seat theater. All eight bedrooms of Pine Tree Lodge have their own bathrooms and flat-screen TVs, plus doors opening to the covered decks where guests can sit on rocking chairs and take in the relaxing view.
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Also had plenty of room for 8 couples to each have their own room and bathroomWe loved the kitchen living room area for our large groupa light was out in the basementThere were only 4 spoonsRenting was easy getting in touch with someone after you have arrived is another storyCleanliness:
It was very clean and had everything we needed for kitchen suppliesbut it does say wooded viewAlso the floors looked cleanHost:
However all bedrooms had carpet and it was very dirtyIt was a very nice cabinonly had the small type and was located in parking lot between cabinsI tub covers are a disaster hot tub surround missing Wood you can look at the pumps stones on front of lodge falling off Sleeps over 30 and only had 8 chairs total on 3 decks that where not broke...Read more reviewsLocation:
Beautiful place never got the blue ray to play a movie in the theater section but other than that it was a beautiful place and very cleanMy family of 20 stayed for the weekend and it was great Close to Gatlinburg and not to far from pigeon forgeIt was close to a lot of small locale shops15 other adults and I enjoyed our stay at the Pine Tree LodgePerfect Theater was super nice
4. Rustic cabin near Pigeon Forge (from USD 327)
This log cabin has two rooms with queen beds, two rooms with queen-sized bunk beds, and a spacious master bedroom with its own fireplace. Standing Bear Lodge is near downtown Gatlinburg where you can buy supplies for your stay at the cabin or visit attractions, restaurants, and shops. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, where you can explore hiking trails, is not far, and so is Pigeon Forge, where you can visit more attractions. Cap the day with a dip in the outdoor hot tub.
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It is spacious and the kids enjoyed the play roomWas a little surprised at the size of the cabin as it was a little cramped with the 11 of us in the same room (sleeps 18)is you can hear everything in the bedrooms and down stairsso we consolidated one cabinet and used that area and the top of the fridge for our non perishablesthe cabin was beautiful quiet and very cozyCleanliness:
The cabin was clean and ready when we arrivedThe bedrooms were adequate and well furnishedHost:
so all we had to buy was foodgatlinburg and most importantly quick access to the smokiesThere were some housekeeping and maintenance needs that I discussed with VRBO who called the day after our arrival which was niceWe really didnt have any issues with the houseParking was was an issue especially when people arrived at the other cabinsRead more reviewsLocation:
There are many shops and restaurants nearbybut in reality it's a couple of minutes north of gatlinburgbut we managed to squeeze in 4 SUV CabinBut the location is actually perfectbut otherwise the cabin seemed well maintained
5. Private log cabin with mountain views (from USD 800)
The Bear Paw Lodge boasts of having private access to a hiking trail that will take guests to the Laurel Falls Trailhead at the Sugarlands Visitor Center, making the cabin itself an easy jumping-off point for exploring the Cove Mountain. Not only that, this log cabin provides comfortable accommodation for up to 24 guests with rooms that were designed with lavish furnishings like stacked stone indoor fireplaces, an outdoor fireplace on the deck, granite kitchen counters, and copper sinks. Guests must be 30 years old or more.
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the deck was fun to hang out plenty of room and rocking chairsadults loved back deck with view to gatlinburg and kids played in game roomlots of comfortable seating for watching tv in the lounges and each bedroom had a tv availablethe lodge was clean and very comfortable providing all the amenities needed for a comfortable and memorable vacationCleanliness:
mold in the pots and pans we had to first clean many of their items prior to usingHost:
service was very responsive to any questions and needsthe property managers val and renee are very responsive to any questions and needsi big thank you to the owners for answering all of our questions before arrivalval and renee are responsive managers and quickly took care of the minor issues we experiencedif your looking for a large place to host family and friends this is itRead more reviewsLocation:
this is an extremely nice house close to gatlinburg and the entrance to the national parkit's location was very peaceful with a beautiful viewthis place is perfect for a multiple family getaway
6. Fully furnished lodge in Hemlock Hills (from USD 395)
Surrounded by nature and located in Hemlock Hills, Old Hickory Lodge is a three-story, four-bedroom log cabin that easily accommodates up to 18 people. The cabin has a roomy open-concept living room and dining area, a full kitchen, a theater room with nine cinema-style seats, a game room with pool and billiard tables, and two large decks, plus WiFi. While you will find everything you need in the cabin, you can also go to nearby attractions in Gatlinburg, particularly the Arts and Crafts Loop where you will find lots of art galleries and craft shops.
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Hot water didnt work in the kitchen microwaveIt was 40 degrees downstairsNo dvd/blue ray or other device available to enable use of theater roomThe next day the air conditioner was fixed We would have liked screens on the windows in the room with the bunk beds and a ceiling fanIt gets cold in that room because the thermostat is out in the hallCleanliness:
the dishwasher wouldn't get the dishes cleanMostly clean but dirty towels in washer and dirty dishes in dishwasherHost:
When we arrived there was a problem with a circuit breaker and with the air conditioner was not workingThey finally came out and left us a space heatereither No hooks to hang towels to dryso we had to hand wash everythingoverflow had to park on the street and hope you didn't get hit as cars came down the hill the oven barely works only 2 of the 4 eyes worked on the ovenRead more reviewsLocation:
The location is a good 20-25 min from Pigeon Forge and 15-20 from downtown GatlinburgThe location to get into Gatlinburg was convenientyou look out at trees and cabins across the waythe upstairs bathtub wouldn't drain the customer service needs improvement every time I called I got voicemail left messagesWe couldn't have chosen a better time to go Minutes from Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge and many back roads to admire the beauty
7. Family-friendly haven with an indoor pool (from USD 1543)
Designed for guests with kids, Celeste Vista has two fantasy bedrooms kids will love; “The Jedi Academy,” which is based on the famous Star Wars movie series, and “Narnia’s Wardrobe,” which is based on the fantasy novel series turned movie, The Chronicles of Narnia. The log cabin features panoramic views of the mountain ranges, which you can see from the wide windows of the living room, dining room, kitchen, and other rooms, or from the sun deck. It also has an Irish themed pub. The cabin has an extreme driveway, so 4X4 vehicles with good tire tread are recommended.
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The theater room was awesomeEnjoyed our stay with stunning view and luxurious amenitiesgame room was amazing and the Best Grill hands down on the deckThe views were panoramic with the most beautiful sunsets off the deckNo one will deliver food to youCleanliness:
The irish pub truly was decorated like an irish pubYou could see forever and was full panoramicHost:
the property was absolutely gorgeoushe makes your experience so much easier and is right there for all your needsThey need him for all cabin rentals everywhereThe amenities decorations and even the layout was perfect for usThe home was very accommodating to our stay and every ounce of the house was even better in personRead more reviewsLocation:
THERE WAS 14 OF US AND PLENTY OF ROOM AND THINGSAside from the steep drive up to the house which was not a surprisebut it was very convenient to many food choices as well as other entertainment and stores within just a short drivebut it was very BeautifulAND HE DOES EVERYTHING IN HIS POWER TO MAKE
Plan your Great Smoky Mountains vacation
You can easily plan your Smoky Mountains vacation with various accommodations available in the area that can cater to different kinds of groups, such as couples, big families, a group of friends, and others. Considering the proximity of these private cabins to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and to different tourist attractions in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, you can easily plan an itinerary to cover everything you want to do and every place you want to visit for your getaway
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