Luxury log cabins in Wears Valley!

Check out this magnificent cabin home located at the top of Cove Mountain in Dogwood Farms!
"Lookout Lodge"

Absolutely breathtaking views, cozy lodge decor and huge windows everywhere! Relax in a gigantic Hot Tub under a private gazebo, or challenge family members in the game room with air hockey, foosball and newly added pool table. There are Large TVs in just about every room and a beautiful home theater room with surround sound!

Property features include:

5 Bedrooms/5 Bathrooms/Sleeps 18
2 King Beds
3 Queen Beds
2 Twin Beds
2 Sleeper Sofas
1 Outdoor Hot Tub
2 Gas Fireplaces
1 Pool Table
1 Air Hockey
2 Jacuzzi Tubs
1 Washer/Dryer
7 Cable/Sat TVs
5 DVD/VCRs
1 Charcoal Grill
1 Home Theater
Wi Fi Access

Near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this Wears Valley cabin is perfect for a group of friends or relatives! Make your reservation for 2011 today!

Let it Snow! Let it Snow Let it snow!

Experience the magic of a Smoky Mountains Christmas!

All of your holiday celebrations become extraordinary in one of our beautiful mountain cabins, homes or chalets with breath-taking views of a winter wonderland. Snow will be falling again this weekend in The Smokies.

While it lasts, take advantage of our incredible “SANTA” saving special and share lasting memories with your family!

RESERVE ANY 3 NIGHTS - SAVE 20% or Enjoy a 4th NIGHT FREE!

Use the Code = SANTA when making the reservation.

* Offer based on remaining availability and not applicable for existing reservations. Offer valid only for arrivals until Saturday, December 18th. Not valid in combination with any other discount or special.

Check us out on Facebook!

As you make plans to visit The Smokies, check out what specials we are currently offering on Facebook or join the conversation on Twitter!

Visit our social networks to read about discounts on holiday reservations or to see some of the cabins we have available for rent in Wears Valley, Townsend and Pigeon Forge! Interior and exterior photos show our beautiful selection of chalets so that you can choose one that is just right for you and your family’s vacation needs. Read through testimonials that provide honest reviews from our guests when making your decision about where to book your stay.

Great Cabins In The Smokies has a SPECIAL 'SANTA' SAVINGS offer going on right now that is valid only for arrivals until December 18th!

Already made a reservation for December? Ask us about how you can have a personal visit from Santa!

Santa is coming to town!

What could make any child happier at Christmas time than a personal visit from Santa?

...and he's coming right to your cabin!

That's right... Santa will come right to your vacation cabin and visit with all the children for a memory that won't be soon forgotten! Now, that's the way to make Christmas merrier!

Just schedule your visit time and date with the office prior to check in. The cost for a personal visit from Santa is only $39.00 per visit.

Happy Thanksgiving!

This time of year is traditionally an opportunity to gather with friends, family and loved ones to give thanks for life's blessings. The holiday lends itself to reflection on the things for which one is most grateful.

Great Cabins In The Smokies would like to extend our thanks to colleagues, friends, family and guests. There are visitors from all over the world that plan to vacation here in East Tennessee during this time. It has a stunning landscape to admire as the fall colors appear, spectacular mountain views to enjoy and the family friendly attractions keep people returning year after year.

RESERVE ANY 3 NIGHTS - SAVE 20% or Enjoy a 4th NIGHT FREE!
Use the Code = SANTA when making the reservation.

* Offer based on remaining availability and not applicable for existing reservations. Offer valid only for arrivals until December 18th, 2010. Not valid in combination with any other discount or special.

We wish you all a very safe and memorable holiday season!
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Renting Hideaways for the Holidays!

As the holiday season approaches, consider renting a spectacular mountain top cabin, a private cabin surrounded by wooded areas or a beautiful mountain side hideaway! Think of "great cabins in the smokies" when you plan your next vacation get away:
www.greatcabinsinthesmokies.com

Make your Cabin reservations on-line. After you have found the cabin that best fits your needs, simply click on the "Check Availability" or "Reserve This Cabin On-line" link from the individual cabin pages. You will then see an availability calendar and can proceed to book your reservation immediately.

RESERVE ANY 3 NIGHTS - SAVE 20% or Enjoy a 4th NIGHT FREE!
Use the Code = SANTA when making the reservation

* Offer based on remaining availability and not applicable for existing reservations. Offer valid only for arrivals until December 18th, 2010. Not valid in combination with any other discount or special.

SPECIAL SANTA SAVINGS IN THE SMOKIES!

Hey Santa!
We know you really need a break BEFORE the holidays...

Come relax, enjoy a Smoky Mountain holiday show... get that last minute Christmas shopping done... or come celebrate the holidays with that special Ms. Santa the romantic way... in a beautiful mountain cabin!

Select one of our beautiful cabins and ENJOY REALLY SPECIAL SANTA SAVINGS!!

RESERVE ANY 3 NIGHTS - SAVE 20% or Enjoy a 4th NIGHT FREE!

Use the Code = SANTA when making the reservation

* Offer based on remaining availability and not applicable for existing reservations. Offer valid only for arrivals until December 18th, 2010. Not valid in combination with any other discount or special.

Visit our website below to plan your celebration destination.

http://greatcabinsinthesmokies.com/

Great Cabins In The Smokies bring back returning visitors!

"Selfishly we don't want to share this cabin! It was wonderful. The cabin is perched on the side of a mountain overlooking the valley. Great open view - yet completely private. No cabins on top of you. Enjoyed playing pool as much as sitting in the hot tub and viewing the stars. It was nice having a real charcoal grill as opposed to a campsite style grill. Nicely furnished - all of the comforts of home. This was our 2nd time renting from Great Cabins in the Smokies. Both experiences were excellent. We're ready to go back!"

By Ruthie & Scott from Knoxville, TN on 9/30/2010 for a stay in 9/1/2010

Customers review and recommend to stay in the Smokies!

"We were very pleased with our recent stay in the Rendezview cabin. Check in was so easy and the directions to the cabin were perfect. The cabin was clean and tastefully decorated. We called the rental office the next morning because the can opener was stripped and didn't work, when we came back later that afternoon there sat a brand new electric can opener on the counter. We read lots of reviews on the local cabins to rent and are so pleased with our decision renting from "Great Cabins in the Smokies" which we have already recommended it to several people. The pictures on the website are right on and we were not disappointed."

By Fred and Janicey from Indiana, PA on 9/29/2010 for a stay in 9/1/2010

Cabin rental customer from KY shares her unique story!

"The cabin was great and the location was perfect. Although the cabin was not as secluded as we had expected we never saw another person in the area and enjoyed the short time it took to get to both Pigeon forge and Gatlinburg from the cabin. The people at Great Cabins were extremely helpful, especially when we got stuck in traffic on our way in and had to reschedule a couple of things. The cabin was clean and minus the plethora of taxidermied animals was decorated very nicely. Thanks for everything! "

By Ellen from Louisville, KY on 9/23/2010 for a stay in 9/1/2010

Visit our website to make a reservation for the holidays! http://greatcabinsinthesmokies.com/

A testimonial from a Smokies visitor...

"We were in deep despair when we checked into another cabin by another company on Friday evening. It was dirty and run down and just horrible. Wife and I agreed that evening next day we would find another unit somewhere else. Saturday morning we were up and looking for another cabin and we called Great Cabins and found out about this unit, and they accept dogs, which we had our four legged family member so we went and looked at it, and it was magical at first viewing. Wife walked in and said wow, and we knew this is where we wanted to stay the remaining days of our vacation, and so we did. I had not a single complaint, and all praise for the unit. The cabin was clean, beautiful and the view is breath taking. There is not going to be any more guessing for us, we have the card for the company and from this point on if we or any of our friends and family need a place up there we will give the name of the cabin and company for a great stay in the smokies."

By Chip Harper from Jacksonville, Florida on 8/18/2010 for a stay in 8/1/2010

Customer reviews and recommendations!

Great Cabins In The Smokies guarantees the right vacation experience for family members of all ages! One of our satisfied customers shares their story:

"The entire experience from beginning to end was fantastic. We were two families with 4 teenagers for 8 days and everyone loved the layout of the cabin. If you have rented before, you know the feeling of 'this is not what was on the website'... Not the case here. The rooms are great and the back porch view is much better that what is shown on the website. The location was great for us because we were in the park everyday and didn't have to sit through Las Vegas style traffic to access the park. We will rent from here again."

· By Brad Johnson from McKinney TX on 8/20/2010 for a stay in 7/1/2010

October Events in the Smokies!

As you plan your visit to the Smoky Mountains this fall, secure a great cabin that's just right for the entire family and take advantage of the fun activities in town!

Visit www.greatcabinsinthesmokies.com today to make your reservation!

OLD-FASHIONED HAYRIDES in Downtown Gatlinburg, during this beautiful month of October. Take the whole family on a fun-filled hayride adventure and enjoy spectacular views of the Smokies’ beautiful fall foliage. Hayrides depart approximately every 45 minutes from the Mountain Mall (Traffic Light #6) in downtown Gatlinburg.

SMOKY MOUNTAIN HOMECOMING, located at the Robert A. Tino Gallery, which is housed in an antebellum-style farmhouse listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Smoky Mountain Homecoming features live music, crafts and children’s activities.

GATLINBURG CRAFTSMEN’S FAIR, taking place in the Gatlinburg Convention Center, October 7th through 23rd. More than 200 of the most talented artists and craftspeople in the Smoky Mountains showcase their talents in the areas of woodworking, pottery, basketweaving, stained glass, broommaking and more!

Plan your holiday the right way!

Cabin reservations are filling up fast this time of year!

Holidays are special times when the entire family gathers together to enjoy the spirit of the season in The Smokies. With so many options and amenities, private vacation rental accommodations offer you and your family a Thanksgiving getaway to remember. Also, consider giving someone special an additional surprise gift. Great Cabins in the Smokies can provide beautiful flower arrangements or a fresh fruit and cheese basket ready and waiting in your cabin for your arrival. We want your vacation to the Smokies to be an everlasting memory.

Visit our website today to plan your celebration destination.

http://greatcabinsinthesmokies.com/

Splashes of Color in The Smokies!

By the beginning of October, trees in the Smoky Mountains high country that are now showing bright fall colors are the yellows of American beech and yellow birch and different shades of reds on mountain ash, pin cherry and mountain maple. In the lower elevations, a few early color changing species such as sourwood and sumac are showing bright reds now, but are scattered. Some dogwoods and maples are beginning to turn different colors in some areas as well. Fall wildflowers such as goldenrod and asters are colorful throughout the park and some blueberry and blackberry shrubs are also changing color.

The majority of the deciduous forest at 4,000 feet elevation and below is still predominantly green, but now with splashes of color dotting the slopes. A succession of warm, sunny days and cool crisp, but not freezing nights will bring about the most spectacular color display. At this part of the autumn season, some areas of the Smoky Mountains are showing more reds throughout the landscape than in other years.

As the leaf color increases, so does the number of autumn leaf peekers. While scenic drives are a good way to see fall colors in the Smoky Mountains, taking to the trails is a wonderful way to enjoy the splendors of autumn. The Appalachian Trail, accessed at Clingmans Dome or Newfound Gap, would be an excellent hiking experience during this time of year.

Fall Foliage in the Smoky Mountains!

Autumn in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a special time when a glorious leaf season of several weeks is enjoyed by visitors as fall colors travel down the mountainsides from the highest elevations to the foothills. Fall colors in the Smoky Mountains are magnificent and varied because of the amazing diversity of trees. Some 100 species of native trees live in the Smokies, the vast majority of which are deciduous. The timing of fall color change depends upon so many variables that the exact dates of "peak" season are impossible to predict in advance. In the Smoky Mountains, autumn color displays above 4,000 feet start as early as mid-September with the turning of yellow birch, American beech, mountain maple, hobblebush, and pin cherry, clearly visible from such vantage points as Clingmans Dome Road.

By the later stages of September, the right ingredients are beginning to emerge, the time when cooler temperatures and sunny days mix with some rainfall to bring on a spectacular autumn color display in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The timing of color change and leaf fall is primarily sparked by the calendar; that is, the increasing length of night. As days grow shorter and nights grow longer and cooler, chemical processes in the leaf begin to paint the landscape with nature’s autumn palette in the Smoky Mountains.

September’s suggested hikes for seeing the Smoky Mountains in autumn: Albright Grove and Sugarland Mountain Trail as well as high elevation hikes to Andrews Bald or Mt. LeConte would be time well spent.

Good places to see fall colors in the Smoky Mountains include Newfound Gap Road from Alum Cave Trailhead to Kephart Prong Trailhead, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Foothills Parkway East & West, and Heintooga Ridge Road to Balsam Mountain Campground. Suggested hikes include Rich Mountain Loop, Chestnut Top Trail, Smokemont Loop, Kanati Fork, and Sutton Ridge Overlook (Lower Mt. Cammerer Trail). Watch www.gatlinburg.com for weekly fall colors updates beginning in mid-September.

Wears Valley Oktoberfest 2010!

The Wears Valley Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Oktoberfest 2010. This event will be highlighted by the Stihl Timbersports American Title Event Competition, a chainsaw carving contest, several local country and bluegrass bands, and much more!

Visitors can enjoy 3 days of local crafts displayed by over 100 local vendors, live music & singing everywhere, a lumberjack competition with over 70 competitors, local food vendors, story telling, as well as a petting zoo with activities for children. The award winning National Logging competition will be an exciting event not to be missed!

Friday, October 22, 2010 through Sunday, October 24, 2010 is where 15,000 spectators gather to join in the family friendly entertainment and festival fun!

Free admission, parking with donation. Located 6 miles from Pigeon Forge on State Road 321.

For more information, please call Carolyn Street 865-428-4917 or e-mail calle831@comcast.net

Take advantage of our NEW SPECIAL!

Planning a vacation?
Enjoy the scenic landscape of the Tennessee mountains without overspending!

Visit Great Cabins in the Smokies for amazing opportunities to stay in a luxury cabin of your choice. Seasonal events and family frendly attractions around the Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Townsend, Sevierville area are just minutes away.

NEW SPECIAL:

For any new reservation arriving by September 26th, stay 3 nights, get 4th night FREE!

For more information about our reservation packages and other discounts, click here: http://www.greatcabinsinthesmokies.com

Spring Specials Announced!

April is upon us! The sunshine of Spring always brings beautiful life to Pigeon Forge! The lush green of the mountain trees, the bright colors of the mountain flowers blooming everywhere, and the intoxicating smell of fresh bar-be-que and sweet tea is absolutely irresistible, drawing me in year after year. 

It wouldn't be Spring in Pigeon Forge without the Grand Rod Run! The Grand Rod Run officially kicks off on April 15th and will be in full force the entire weekend. But in Pigeon Forge tradition the weekend will start early with rare, unique, spectacular cars arriving as early as Tuesday! If motorcycles are more your speed, don't worry, Rumble In The Hills is following close behind the Grand Rod Run, kicking off April 30 and running through May 2. Stay in a Great Cabin in Wears Valley for central, convenient access to Foothills Parkway in Gatlinburg, Cades Cove, Cherohala Skyway and the Moonshiner 28, which span the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and North Carolina, promising breathtaking views and spectacular rides. 

This Spring also marks a very special event in Dollywood history: Dollywood's 25th Anniversary! Come celebrate the opening of Dollywood for the 25th time with Dolly herself in her annual spring parade, happening on May 7th. Dolly is really celebrating this year, giving away free vacations and special moments to park guests all year!

While you are here checking out cars or celebrating with Dolly, you will surely see Pigeon Forge's newest attraction, the Titanic! After months of construction, the Titanic is ready for christening on April 8, with a special appearance by Regis Philbin! By far the most unique museum in Pigeon Forge, it promises a fabulous experience exploring true-size replicas, hearing survivors' tales, even controlling your own underwater Titanic exploration! 

What better place to stay during your vacation than in your own Great Cabin in the Smokies? Come play for an extra day for free with our Spring Special! Book your 3-night vacation to arrive before May 25, get a FOURTH night for free with Great Cabins in the Smokies! Use the code 'AprilBlog' when reserving your cabin getaway. Summer specials are coming soon on our Twitter, so follow us @GreatCabins to enter to win free stays, gift cards, and much more!

Snowy and Cozy in the Smokies!

      

      February is starting out with a white blanket over the Smokies! What a beautiful, glistening sight! It’s a perfect blank canvas for the new year. We at Great Cabins In The Smokies would like to take this opportunity to invite you to  begin planning your vacation to the Smokies this year. Each month our blog will feature events and local happenings. We want to share our town with you, show you our favorite things to do and keep you up to date with the continual stream of new adventures our town offers. We want your vacation to the Smokies to be a lasting memory. 

      This month opens with The Smoky Mountain Gospel Jubilee, hosted by Country Tonight Theater. For 2 nights you can experience the heritage of Gospel in it’s genuine form. This event is free, and on a first-come, first-seated basis. Ms. Lisa-Ann Hammond is the scheduled singer, along with 6 choirs from North Carolina (Trinity Baptist from Asheville, Central Baptist from Kannapolis, and McLeansville Baptist from McLeansville),  Georgia (Floyd Road Baptist from Austell and Calvary Baptist from Powder Springs), and of course, Tennessee (Calvary baptist, Chattanooga)! Ralph Sexton, jr., Joe Arthur, Tommy Steel, T.D. Burgess and Curtis Parker are the featured preachers. This marks the 18th Smoky Mountain Jubilee, and is set to open Thursday, February 4th at 6pm. The second service is the following morning at 9:30am, with the final service beginning at 6 Friday evening. 

      If you are wishing for a snowy escape, a Valentine’s weekend getaway in the Smokies is definitely the route to take. Allow Great Cabins to deliver special gift baskets to your cabin before your arrival! We also partner with a talented photographer to provide you with on-location portraits  to remember this blissful getaway time. Just imagine your weekend away.. treat yourself to an intimate dinner at one of our favorite restaurants: Best Italian Cafe, in Gatlinburg, which is nestled just off the parkway on the river. After a sweet dessert, take a few moments to stroll hand-in-hand down the river walk. Come home to your cabin and spend the rest of the night cozied up by your crackling fireplace.. how much better can it get? 

We look forward to sharing your vacation with you.