Why You Should Visit the Smoky Mountains and Rent a Cabin

The Great Smoky Mountains is an area that everyone should visit at least once (if not several times) during their lifetime. The Smoky Mountains get their name from the natural layer of fog that tends to hang over the top of the range, and that is just as gorgeous as it sounds.

The Views

If you are visiting the Smoky Mountains, there is no better way to truly experience the area than by staying in a cabin. Being outside in the gorgeous nature compares to nowhere else. Take a break from cities and wake up surrounded by trees, wildflowers, and rolling mountains. There is always hiking nearby, if you like that kind of thing! Keep an eye out and you may spot some of the wildlife that call these mountains home. Since there is less light pollution in the more remote areas, you can enjoy the views of the stars at night!

The Cities

If the thought of too much seclusion worries you, there are lovely cities that you can visit in the Smoky Mountains! Travel to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, or Sevierville and enjoy what these places have to offer. From the regions famous mini golf, to Dollywood, there will never be a shortage of things to do!

The Privacy

One thing you can definitely expect when staying in a cabin in the Smoky Mountains is your privacy. Even if you have neighbors somewhat nearby, the privacy in a cabin as compared to a hotel is something to note. You can truly relax with only the sounds of nature surrounding you.

Finding Cabin Rentals

We all know how tedious it can be when trying to find a place to stay. During your visit to the Smoky Mountains, it does not have to be this way! There is an amazing cabin and vacation rental search engine that is specifically designed to find you a place to stay during your visit! Piddlin.com makes your search so easy, you’ll have no excuse not to go and enjoy the scenery! As a bonus, you can save some cash by using this handy site!

All you have to do is simply visit Piddlin.com, enter what you are looking for, and there you have it! The website has done the work for you by searching through thousands of cabin rentals, all on this one website. As a bonus, you’ll be helping to support a local Smoky Mountain business, who works hard to provide excellent service to their customers!

Using a local company cannot only help save yourself money, but it gives you comfort knowing that you have a local, reputable and licensed company to turn to if you were to experience any problems! Trust me, this means a lot. I booked a room through a national brand booking site on one of my road trips. I had a major issue with my room, and didn’t get a solution until a couple of days later! I was in a real bind, and it was quite frustrating.

So when you’re heading to the Smoky Mountains, check out Piddlin and find the perfect cabin for your trip!

Have you had the chance to visit the Great Smoky Mountains yet?

-Haley

*This is a collaborative post

25 thoughts on “Why You Should Visit the Smoky Mountains and Rent a Cabin”

  1. Pingback: Why You Should Visit the Smoky Mountains and Rent a Cabin — Voyages Of Mine
  3. walterthinnes – Early career playwright trapped in a later life body. I enjoy motorcycling, performing magic, cooking and theater going (all things this blog encompasses). As day jobs I worked for several performing arts and fine arts organizations. I am a loyal Cincinnati Reds fan but am currently living in Central Florida.
    walterthinnes says:

    I have taken many rides on motorcycles down the Blue Ridge Parkway – my favorite ride. But I have never stayed in a cabin. Going to look into this for a summer vacation. Thanks for the idea!
    Walter

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    • Hey Walter, I think you would definitely enjoy it! A summer vacation filled with motorcycle rides and a cabin would surely be fun 🙂

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  4. Kelly MacKay – After a successful 13 years career as a professional female jockey. I now teach fitness to our Canadian Forces soldiers' at CFB Gagetown, In Oromocto, New Brunswick.. When I am not training our soldiers, I enjoy travelling I have been to all 10 provinces and the Yukon Territory, ( NWT, and Nunavut left to see) Just Hawaii and Washington state missing from my USA travels, I have visited All the UK, Scandinavia, and just missing Portugal from continental Europe. Kenya, Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, Tanzania on the African continent. Still so much to see. During covid I have stayed with in the Atlantic bubble :NB, NS, NFLD some of PEI . In my posts you will see Hear an feel my love of photography both landscape and wildlife. Nights of Camping (mostly under the cap in the back of my Blue Ford Ranger but occasionally in a tent,) I will take you hiking cycling, Kayaking, rock hounding. We will go off the tourist trail to find interest stories of, art, history, geology, natural history, bird watching cultural experiences, as well as unexplained tails of Vikings pirates UFO's ghost, paranormal, and the odd story of my horse racing life -as a jockey. I love to read and write. I enjoy cooking Vegan meals Please stop by any time a cup of tea or chilled beer is waiting for you.. Cheers
    Kelly MacKay says:

    They are lovely

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  6. jbcowgill – I am one who loves to travel. I enjoy photography. I take many photos of my journeys. I also write short stories and poems.
    jbcowgill says:

    I did not rent a cabin, but I drove through the park. Sadly, Clingmans Dome was closed, but I saw the views from the parking lot.

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  8. roninjax – Florida, U.S.A. – Throughout all my years of work in various positions it seems like I've mostly enjoyed sharing my thoughts on paper and through speaking engagements, informing and encouraging. I desire to do my part in sharing and currently feel the need to focus on travel-related subjects as well as life experiences. I look forward to our journeys together, around the world.
    roninjax says:

    I love the Smoky Mountains. Your photos and documentation provide excellent insight for these adventures. I haven’t been there lately but now I’m thinking of a good time to go. I recall one time I was in Gatlinburg in April and received about a foot of snow. It was wonderful and just added to the beauty of the area. I’m sure people who have a lot of snow regularly think it’s not very attractive but for someone from Florida it’s exciting.

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  10. Thank you for this post…another paradise to discover

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  11. I don’t live too far away, but still haven’t visited, unfortunately. The Smokies and the Blue Ridge are high up on my list, though. I still don’t know if I’d rather do the cabin or just a tent. I’m sure my wife would appreciate the cabin, but I think my daughters would prefer the tent! 🙂

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      • We live in St Augustine, Fl, but we will be camping around FL, GA this summer. Thanks for the share 🙂

  14. gooollysandra – Chicago, IL – When thinking about how to describe myself, I find it hard to say exactly what defines me. I think we are always evolving and changing, creating ourselves and growing into ourselves. So it is not easy to have a clear-cut definition of who one is in one instance that can apply at all times, because we are never the same. We are always changing.
    gooollysandra says:

    I went to the Smoky Mountains when I was in high school. Beautiful! We stayed in a hotel, but if I go again, I’ll try a cabin!

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  15. Nawab Tanweer Ahmad – Born on 10th of March in 1974 at Karachi, the business capital of Pakistan. A Computer Systems Engineer by Education and working in eCommerce and Online Shopping Industry for more than 14 years. Born on the 10th of March in 1974 at Karachi, a business capital of Pakistan. A Computer Systems Engineer by Education and working in eCommerce and Online Shopping Industry for more than 14 years. Since love travelling and nature, hence have visited many places including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia [Riyadh, Diriyah, Ab-qaiq, Dhahran, Dammam, Al-Khobar, King Fahd Causeway, Al-Jubail, Unayzah, Buraydah, Al-Bukayriyah, Uglat Asugour, Madinah Al Munawwarah, Al-Badar, Jeddah, Makkah Al-Mukarramah, Taif], United Arab Emirates [Dubai, Al-Sharjah, Abu Dhabi Airport], Bahrain Airport, Malaysia [Kuala Lumpur, Singapore Airport], Sri Lanka Airport, India [New Delhi, Agra, Budaun, Bareilly], Pakistan [Karachi, Hyderabad, Makli, Thatta, Haleji Lake, Larkana, Garhi Khuda Bakhsh, Naudero, Mohen-jo-Daro, Ranikot Fort, Sann, Multan, Muzaffargarh, Qasba Gujrat, Kot Addu, Dera Ghazi Khan, Fort Monroe, Taunsa Barrage, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Muree, Ayubia, Patriata, Peshawar, Mardan, Rawalakot, Toli Pir, Banjosa, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Balakot, Kaghan, Naran, Saif-ul-Muluk, Lalazar, Batakundi, Jalkhad, Lalusar Lake, Babusar Pass, Dalain, Chillas, Tata Pani, Confluance of River Indus & Niver Gilgit, Junction point of Karakorum, Hindukush and Himalyas, Nanga Parbat View Point, Gilgit, Karimabad (Hunza), Bharpo Hopper Nagar, Altit, Baltit, Aliabad, Gulmit, Passu, Sost, Khunjerab]. Hobbies include Travelling, Reading, Stamp Collecting, Coin Collecting. In a path to learn about different countries and their people the hobbies that helped in this regard are Stamp and Coin Collecting. Having a large collection of stamps dated back to 1947. Reading books and material related to countries and places also play a major part of learning that fulfills traveling zeal. And the travelling also created love for plants, flowers, trees, full moon, and water/rain well basically anything that had to do with nature. Love sitting under a tree, or lay down under the open sky watching starts and sky. Having a strong desire to visit every city in the world and learn about their culture. As said by Vera Nazarian “Whenever you read a good book, somewhere in the world, a door opens to allow in more light”. In a desire to have more and more light love reading either in hardcopy or e-books. Loves different books related to Technology, Travel, Nature, Research but the most favorite book is “Readers Digest” an American general interest family magazine that includes topics from all aspects of life including Technology, Travel, Stories, Health and many more. This love of learning, collecting, researching and developing new skills has proven useful in career and also just to relish. Love watching & playing Football. Another sport loved, is Golf but never played it at Golf Court, but played many times on PC and Xbox. As of friendly nature and love people, have many friends at both in personal and professional life. Enjoy sitting with them and having chit chat. Hobbies include Travelling, Reading, Stamp Collecting, Coin Collecting. On a path to learn about different countries and their people the hobbies that helped in this regard are Stamp and Coin Collecting. Having a large collection of stamps dated back to 1947. Reading books and material related to countries and places also play a major part of learning that fulfills traveling zeal. And the travelling also created love for plants, flowers, trees, full moon, and water/rain well basically anything that had to do with nature. Love sitting under a tree or lay down under the open sky watching stars and sky. Having a strong desire to visit every city in the world and learn about their culture. As said by Vera Nazarian “Whenever you read a good book, somewhere in the world, a door opens to allow in more light”. In a desire to have more and more light love reading either in hard copy or e-books. Loves different books related to Technology, Travel, Nature, Research but the most favorite book is “Readers Digest” an American general interest family magazine that includes topics from all aspects of life including Technology, Travel, Stories, Health and many more. This love of learning, collecting, researching and developing new skills has proven useful in career and also just to enjoy. Love watching & playing Football. Another sport loved, is Golf but never played it on Golf Court but played many times on PC and Xbox. As of friendly nature and love people, have many friends at both in personal and professional life. Enjoy sitting with them and having a chit chat.
    Nawab Tanweer Ahmad says:

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