In a booming vacation rental market like Gatlinburg, Tenn, finding just the right cabin for you and your family’s upcoming trip to the Smokies can feel like a daunting task.
Fortunately, we can help.
Our team has taken the time to put together what we believe to be a list of some of the best 4-bedroom cabin rentals that the Smoky Mountains have to offer.
We’ve ranked the following 7 Gatlinburg cabins based on four factors: Aesthetics and views, amenities, distance to attractions and overall value for money.
To make things even easier, we’ve included the main “selling point” in the title of each cabin for quick skimming. Enjoy!
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6. Dancing Bear Retreat Luxury Lodge: 2-foot diameter logs and intricate stone work
This plush mountain cabin’s unique design is a rare find for the Smokies. Located just six minutes from downtown Gatlinburg and five minutes from Pigeon Forge, this luxury lodge features large 2-foot diameter logs and intricate stone craftsmanship throughout.
The cabin’s large floor to ceiling windows offer guests an unobstructed view of Mt. LeConte – the third highest peak in the Smokies.
No detail has been left to chance in this upgraded cabin between its fully equipped chef’s kitchen with stainless steel appliances, high-end furnishings, 2-story wrap-around deck, game room, wet bar and 4-person hot tub.
For more pictures, or to book, check out their listing on VRBO.
- Sleeps: Up to 10
- Distance to city center: 2.9 miles
- Average price per night: $595
5. Majestic View Lodge: Custom-built luxury cabin with free attraction tickets
Majestic View Lodge is a brand-new custom luxury cabin built by master craftsmen Ben Vaughn and located just five minutes (1.4 miles) from Gatlinburg.
The 2-story balconies offer unobstructed view of the Smoky Mountains. Amenities include a hot tub, game room with pool table and a communal pool.
This 4-bedroom can also sleep up to 12 guests thanks to creative accommodations including one king bed, three queens, two twins, a sleeper sofa and a futon.
But the thing that really makes this cabin unique are the free attraction tickets.
For each day of their stay, guests will receive one free ticket to Dollywood, Country Tonite Music Show, Titanic Museum, Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Feud Adventure Park, Beyond The Lens, Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, Great Smoky Mountain Wheel, Mad Dog’s Creamery, Big Creek Expeditions, Crave Golf Club, TopJump Trampoline Park, Mama’s Farmhouse, Rowdy Bear Mountain, Xplorie Movie Night, or Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Feud Show.
Unused admissions expire daily. Availability may vary and terms may apply.
For more information, pictures, or to book, check out their listing on VRBO.
- Sleeps: Up to 12
- Distance to city center: 1.4 miles
- Average price per night: $574
4. Stunning Views: Desirable location, bear sightings likely
This new-construction cabin was built in 2018 after the Gatlinburg fires. It’s located in the very desirable Chalet Village community located directly off the spur behind the Gatlinburg Welcome Center.
Chalet Village is known for its stunning mountain views, easy access, convenient location and frequent bear sightings. Some of those bear sightings are even documented on the cabin’s VRBO listing.
Amenities include huge covered decks with swings and screens and built-in heaters, a hot tub and access to a communal pool.
This cabin is located just 1 mile from downtown Gatlinburg.
For more information, pictures, or to book, check out their listing on VRBO.
- Sleeps: Up to 12
- Distance to city center: 1 mile
- Average price per night: $720
3. Heaven’s Dream: Award winning host, modern aesthetic and affordability
This cabin’s management company, Heaven’s Cabins was recently ranked #1 for vacation home rentals in Tennessee and among the top 20 in the country by US Travel News.
Needless to say, Heaven’s Cabins know a thing or two about what guests are looking for when it comes to luxury cabin rentals.
This luxury cabin is located just three miles from downtown Gatlinburg and 7 miles from Pigeon Forge.
The cabin features high-end furnishings, vaulted ceilings, floor to ceiling windows and tongue and groove ceilings. Amenities include a theater, game room, hot tub and access to a communal pool.
And unlike other cabins, Heaven’s Dream boasts unobstructed mountain views in any season.
Heaven’s Dream also happens to be one of the most affordable cabins on our list, at an average of just $412 per night, and at the time of this writing, a perfect 5-star rating on VRBO.
For more information, pictures, or to book, check out their listing.
- Sleeps: Up to 8
- Distance to downtown: 3 miles
- Average price per night: $412
2. El Chalten: Unique indoor swim spa/hot tub combo
This luxury 4-bedroom cabin boasts beautiful views and a prime location just minutes away from some of the area’s most popular attractions.
El Chalten is located just 1.5 miles from downtown Gatlinburg and minutes away from several entrances to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Amenities include a huge game room and massive indoor swim spa/hot tub combo.
Cabins with indoor pools in Gatlinburg are a rare and important find.
Many first time visitors to the Smokies don’t realize how uncooperative the weather can be. Winters are often harsh, and summers are frequently rainy.
An indoor pool/spa like this one offers a great way to keep the whole family entertained year-round.
This cabin is located in the very desirable Chalet Village North neighborhood. Bear sightings are likely.
For more information, pictures, or to book, check out their listing on VRBO.
- Sleeps: Up to 12
- Distance to city center: 1.1 miles
- Average price per night: $450
1. Above it All: Unbeatable mountain/city views
We’ve never seen a cabin with views like this before.
The aptly named Above it All, also owned and operated by the award winning Heaven’s Cabins management company, features a unrivaled and unobstructed view of downtown Gatlinburg with the beautiful Smoky Mountains as a backdrop.
Large floor-to-ceiling windows and spacious balcony take full advantage of the views. The iconic space needle, one of the highest points in downtown Gatlinburg and a popular hot-spot for holiday fireworks, can be clearly seen in nearly every room in the house.
Amenities include a hot tub and large game room with pool table, poker table, shuffleboard table, boss toss and board games.
Above it All is located less than 1 mile from downtown Gatlinburg and sleeps up to 8 people.
Incredibly, Above it All also happens to be one of the most affordable cabins on our list, at an average per night price of just $410.
For more information, pictures, or to book, check out their listing on VRBO.
- Sleeps: Up to 8
- Distance to city center: 1 mile
- Average price per night: $410
Do you know of an impressive 4-bedroom cabin that you think we should add to this list? Let us know in the comments!
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Disclaimer: These cabins are hand selected by the staff at TheSmokies.com from a collection of top-rated cabins on VRBO and HomeAway. Reviews, availability, photo quality beautiful aesthetics and availability all play a role in our selection process. To nominate a cabin for a future list, please email [email protected] We do collect affiliate income on rentals through our affiliation with VRBO. Contact us at [email protected] for questions or comments.
