Cozy Hideaway is a two-bedroom log cabin that borders the Smoky Mountain National Park just 1/2 mile from downtown Gatlinburg. Built in the 1940s, Cozy Hideaway has a hot tub, a deck and includes a video game console. The cabin is also pet-friendly. In downtown Gatlinburg, guests can explore the many attractions in town such as the quirky Ripley's Believe it or Not Museum and the Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum, a one-of-a-kind museum that features more than 20,000 sets of shakers. Anglers can head to one of the local fishing outfitters to fish the Little Pigeon River. A must-visit restaurant in Gatlinburg is the Pancake Pantry, the town's first pancake house. If you didn't catch your dinner, check out the Smoky Mountain Trout House that specializes in freshly caught trout. As of October 2011, rates for Cozy Hideaway start at $85 a night.
The Blue Bird Point Chalet features a hot tub, a whirlpool bathtub, a wood-burning fireplace and a spacious deck with views of the Smoky Mountains. Just 3 1/2 miles from Gatlinburg, shoppers can check out one of the specialty stores to pick up handmade arts and crafts and homemade jelly. For outdoor fun, rent a kayak at a sports rental shop and head to a river in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Popular dining options include The Peddler Steakhouse, which is located in a historic cabin and allows guests to select their cut of steak table-side and Calhoun's BBQ, which serves up traditional Tennessee-style barbecue. Rates for the Blue Bird Point Chalet start at $95 a night as of October 2010.
Bare Escape is a one-bedroom cabin less than 10 minutes from downtown Gatlinburg. This cozy cabin has a loft bedroom space, a hot tub, two covered decks and a whirlpool tub in the loft bathroom. The Gatlinburg Trolley stops in front of Bare Escape cabin, bringing guests downtown to take in the attractions, such as the Sweet Fanny Adams Theater, a live musical comedy. Another popular attraction in-town is the Mysterious Mansion, a haunted house adventure. For dining, the Log Cabin Pancake House is a favorite among locals and tourists alike, and the Best Italian Cafe & Pizzeria is popular for their famous garlic rolls. As of October 2010, rates for the Bare Escape cabin start at $95 a night.
