3 Reasons To Rent a Cabin For Your Next Smoky Mountain Getaway

The Smoky Mountains don’t just feel like a magical place, they really are a mystical destination. The phrase “old as the hills” rings true when you really dive into the old lore of the mountains. When you come to visit, take this otherworldly tour and investigate for yourself. Here are six of the Smokies’ best kept secrets.

1. Elkmont Trollbridge

Escape to a place that really feels like a glimpse into a mythical land. The Elkmont Trollbridge is a true hidden gem that only locals know about. Hike along the Little River Trail until you reach this spot. Covered in moss and mushrooms, the Trollbridge is perfect for capturing pictures or looking for hidden fantastical creatures.

2. House Of The Fairies

This whimsical spot is only a mile from downtown Gatlinburg yet it feels like you’ve been transported into another realm. Map to this magical place, then go out and explore. Here, you’ll find towering trees and moss covered logs and boulders. Then at the end of the trail you’ll see it...an arched doorway, that looks like it’s almost cut into the side of the hill, sits with a wooden ladder leaning against the frame. Step inside and find a cool spring, filled with water that tinkles like bells. 

3. Synchronous Fireflies

The synchronized fireflies that come out every year like clockwork might be more science than magic but when you’re sitting among the trees and they begin to spark in unison, flickering in and out of sight, it feels like something otherworldly. This rare phenomenon is only seen in a few places in the world and The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of them.

4. Elkmont Ghost Town

Once a thriving vacation spot for the Knoxville elite, the Elkmont Ghost Town looks like a legend brought back to life. Recently restored, explore inside the homes and hike trails where you will find the remains of homes once occupied by Appalachian locals who would serve, supply and work in the town. This piece of history is frozen in time and feels like stepping back into the past.

There are many magical places in the Smokies and these are only four of them. Don’t stop here, continue to search for more mystical creatures and sprites living in the trees and hollows. To discover more, stay overnight in the mountains in a log cabin. This cabin is even called Magical Moments, which is exactly what you’ll find when you visit the Smoky Mountains.

1. For those of you who want to get an idea what it's like to live the "high life" in the Smokies, a cabin rental with Bear Camp Cabins gives you access to high quality amenities that you may not have at home; luxury items such as indoor jacuzzis, large porches that look out over gorgeous views of the Smoky Mountains, outdoor hot tubs, game tables, arcade games, walk-in showers, grills, fireplaces and more. Our houses also have all the conveniences of home to make you feel at home too: cable or satellite TV, free internet access, fully stocked kitchens, and some of our cabins are even pet-friendly!

2. For those of you who want a private, quiet and/or romantic vacation in the Smokies, a cabin rental is the best way to achieve it! Unlike hotels, condos and RV rentals, a vacation cabin is (usually) an entire building that you’ve rented out just for yourselves on its own lot. No sharing walls with other guests, much more space for people to stretch out in, and many lots are located up in the mountains with a good distance from other properties and main traffic on the road. You get your own parking spot, your own views of the Smokies, you get to enjoy our hot tubs at any time of the day - late night for romance, early morning for a great start to your day and any time in between - and enjoy the festivities with a greatly diminished chance that someone will beat on the wall and tell you to keep it down.

3. You’ve heard it to point of cliche - everything in life is “location, location, location”! With a cabin rental, you often get to choose the part of the Smoky Mountains you are most interested to occupy. Are you more interested in Pigeon Forge near the attractions? Gatlinburg near the Arts and Crafts Community? Somewhere more populated or less populated? Our selection can definitely help accommodate whatever those plans may include.