Gatlinburg is an ideal destination for a family vacation, whether “family” is just you and your partner or a big reunion with all the cousins. While it can be more challenging to find accommodation for a larger group of 10 or more, here in the Great Smoky Mountains, there are some fantastic cabin rentals available via Airbnb and Vrbo that are sure to fit the bill. Some are so luxurious that you might even have your own private pool.
SmokyStays - 5 Bedrooms, Outdoor Pool, Sleeps 19
Talk about space, this five-bedroom rental sleeps up to 19 guests and features lots of Smoky Mountain charm. Overlooking Mount Le Conte and the surrounding peaks, it includes a large patio with an outdoor pool surrounded by foliage. From the hot tub, you can soak while watching sunrises and sunsets behind the mountains. Spread over three levels, the cabin features huge wall-to-wall windows to bring nature in, along with a full kitchen, two cable TVs with DVD players, a game room with a pool table and foosball, Wi-Fi, and a washer/dryer.
Misty Hollow - Hot Tub, Pool Table, Fireplace & Pool, Sleeps 10
Misty Hollow is ideal for a large group stay, less than 10 minutes from Great Smoky Mountain National Forest and only a few miles from downtown. The highlight is a large wrap-around deck with a magnificent view of the mountains that can be enjoyed from the bubbling hot tub. There’s also a charcoal/smoker grill for cookouts and chairs where you can sip your morning coffee. The living room has lots of windows for enjoying the view, a stacked stone wood-burning fireplace, and a flat-screen cable TV with a Blu-Ray player.
Cabin with Heated Private Pool, Mini Golf & Sauna, Sleeps 20
Pawnderosa Cabin is a luxurious five-bedroom log cabin that’s like staying in your own resort. It sleeps up to 20 and comes with a heated saltwater indoor pool where you can swim while gazing out at spectacular mountain views. There’s also a hot tub, sauna, a game room, and a theater room. Outside, you’ll find your own private mini-golf course, a bowling lane, giant chess, and corn hole. Enjoy cookouts on the BBQ and then sit around the fire pit making S’mores at the end of the day.
Rocky Top Lookout - Theater, Arcade, Bumper Pool & Hot Tub, Sleeps 12
Rocky Top Lookout is less than 15 minutes from Great Smoky Mountains National Parkell and only a mile from Rocky Top Sports World and the popular Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Loop, a trail with over 100 galleries, studios, and shops along an eight-mile stretch. It boasts decks with rocking chairs where you can relax while listening to the birds by day and the frogs and crickets at night, along with a picnic table for alfresco dining. Inside, there’s a game room with a wet bar, TV, bumper pool, and a multi-game arcade. There’s a theater room with a 120″ TV with cable, 7.1 surround sound, and Blu-ray, plus all the usual comforts like a well-stocked kitchen and washer/dryer.
Garrett Lodge - Luxury Cabin with Beautiful Views, Sleeps 12
A luxurious three-story, five-bedroom cabin for 12, Garrett Lodge is just minutes from downtown and offers a magnificent view of Mount Leconte along with a wide range of luxurious amenities. There are multiple covered decks for enjoying the view and the fresh air outdoors, with space for alfresco dining, a grill for cookouts, and a large hot tub. The yard has a huge fire pit with seating for 12 and outdoor games like cornhole, and a lifesize Jenga and Connect Four. Inside, there’s a fully stocked kitchen with a Keurig coffee machine and high-end appliances, a theater room with nine reclining theater seats, and a massive game room with Pac-Man, foosball, shuffleboard, a pool table, and a poker table. Flat-screen TVs are in every room of the house, complete with cable channels.
Black Bear BnB - Secluded Family Getaway in the Smokies, Sleeps 16
Sleeping up to 16, the Black Bear Bnb offers 3,000 square feet of space and a long list of luxuries, including a covered porch with a hot tub. You’ll have a charcoal grill for cookouts, a fire pit with ambient lights to set the mood, and a wealth of amenities inside, including a game room with a pool table. There are Smart TVs in every room with lots of streaming options, a full kitchen with a drip coffeemaker and a Keurig coffee machine, and a washer/dryer. And, if you like to golf, there’s a course right next door to the entrance of the neighborhood.
Majestic 6-Bedroom Ski-View Cabin with Hot Tub, Sleeps 12
This chalet-style cabin sleeps up to 12 and overlooks the Ober ski slopes providing picturesque views and easy access to downtown Gatlinburg. Both the indoor and outdoor living spaces are enticing, with multiple decks for enjoying the scenery, a hot tub, a seating area with a swing, and a charcoal BBQ grill. Inside, you’ll have a living room with a huge stone fireplace, a Smart TV with cable channels, a full kitchen, a laundry room, and a game room with a pool table and wet bar. Plus, complimentary access to Chalet Village Resort’s amenities, featuring swimming pools, exercise rooms, game rooms, and tennis courts, are included too.
Splashtastic View Lodge - 7 Bedrooms, Indoor Pool & Theater, Sleeps 20
This massive log cabin lodge can accommodate up to 20 guests, with seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms. Spread over four stories, it even includes a private indoor pool. With large windows, you’ll be able to enjoy breathtaking views from inside or out, including while shooting pool on a full-size billiard table. There’s an arcade with 20 games, a home theater for movie nights, and flat-screen cable TVs with DVD players in every bedroom. You can also look forward to soaks in the hot tub and a kitchen that makes it easy to cook up meals for a large group. A charcoal grill is provided too.
Huge Cabin with Hot Tub, Pool & Views, Sleeps 15
Smoky Dreamin cabin offers 3,800 square feet of space, accommodating as many as 15 guests, just 3.5 miles from Gatlinburg. It sits within a quiet, gated community and includes luxe features like a private indoor pool and a game room with a multicade that includes Donkey Kong, Frogger, Pac-man and Galaga. There’s even an Instagram wall for selfies and a private hot tub. From the wrap-around deck, you can relax with endless mountain views. Other notable highlights include a full kitchen with everything you need to make your own meals, including a blender for a fun margarita night and a dedicated coffee station.
Destiny's Heavenly View - Pet Friendly, Hot Tub, Pool Table, Sleeps 16
This impressive cabin overlooks old-growth woodlands toward the mountains and downtown Gatlinburg. It accommodates up to 16 in five en-suite bedrooms, three of which include their own jetted tubs. There’s a game room with a full-size pool table, a multi-game arcade, a wet bar, and a flat-screen TV, as well as a great room with another flat-screen TV and a stacked-stone fireplace. Outdoors, you’ll have two covered decks with rocking chairs to relax on, while the lower deck features a bubbling hot tub for memorable soaks under a brilliant night’s sky.
The Moose is Loose, Sleeps 10
Perfect for a couple of families traveling together, the Moose and Loose offers plenty of space for up to 10 and has a great room large enough for everyone to gather together around the stone-surround fireplace with a glass of wine or hot cocoa, or watch the game on TV. Each of the four bedrooms has its own TV too, and in the game room, there’s a pool table and air hockey for a little friendly competition. Out on the expansive deck, you’ll find a hot tub for soaking under a canopy of stars.
