fireplace in Hawks Crest cabin
January 2, 2025

Winter is a great time of the year to visit Gatlinburg! You can enjoy breathtaking winter scenery and all sorts of fun activities. The best way to enjoy all that winter in Gatlinburg has to offer is with a cabin vacation. Here are some of the top reasons to plan a winter cabin vacation in Gatlinburg this year:

1. Fewer Crowds

During the winter months, there are fewer crowds in Gatlinburg. This means you can enjoy a more peaceful and less busy winter cabin vacation. You won’t need to deal with as many crowds and lines at popular attractions such as Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. Traffic tends to also be much lighter this time of the year, making it easier and quicker to get from one place to another.

2. Snowy Fun

Ober Mountain ski slope

One of the biggest reasons to plan a winter cabin vacation in Gatlinburg is so you can experience all sorts of snowy fun! You can hit the slopes at Ober Mountain to go skiing or snowboarding, or you can race your family and friends on the snow tubing hill. You’re also likely to see snow while hiking in the higher elevations of the Great Smoky Mountains. If you’re lucky, it may even snow at your cabin, turning your rental into your own winter wonderland!

3. Cozy Cabin Amenities

Our Gatlinburg cabins offer plenty of ways to stay warm and cozy during your winter cabin vacation! After a fun day of playing in the snow, you can snuggle up around the fireplace with a cup of hot chocolate. Some of our cabins also have indoor jacuzzi tubs, allowing you to soak in warm water to the soothing sound of the jets. Or, you can unwind in the outdoor hot tub so you can stay nice and warm while enjoying the winter scenery. If you’re looking for indoor fun, you can play games in the game room or watch movies in the home theater.

4. Natural Beauty

snow-covered mountains

While there’s no guarantee that it will snow during your winter cabin vacation, it is a possibility! If you head into the national park, you’re likely to see icicles, frozen waterfalls, frost, and snow in the higher elevations. If it does snow in Gatlinburg while you’re in town, you’ll get to see the town and surrounding mountains transform into a tranquil winter wonderland blanketed in white!

5. Quality Time Together

When you go on a winter cabin vacation in Gatlinburg, you have the chance to spend quality time with your loved ones. Whether you stay in a 1-bedroom cabin with your spouse or you book a large cabin for the entire family, you can all spend time together under one roof. You can cook meals together in the kitchen, lounge around the fireplace, watch movies in the home theater, or enjoy some friendly competition in the game room!

Start Planning Your Winter Cabin Vacation

Now that you know why you should plan a winter cabin vacation, it’s time to start booking your trip! Check out our selection of Gatlinburg cabin rentals to find the perfect place to stay for your vacation!

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