One of America's most favored vacation destinations is Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It is the most visited national park in America. In the towns surrounding the park are unique vacation rentals especially built and decorated for family vacations.

Your family getaway cabin will be fully furnished and feature a deck with magnificent views of the Smoky Mountains and a hot tub where you can relax after a full day of shopping at local outlet malls or enjoying outdoor activities.

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Sky Harbor

Jump into mountain adventure with this well-situated Sky Harbor cabin, located off the Gatlinburg Spur just 3.1 miles from traffic light number 10 in Pigeon Forge, 6.5 miles from Dollywood, and 4.4 miles from the Gatlinburg Welcome Center. This comfortable two-bedroom cabin rental is an ideal base camp for experiencing mountain adventures year around. About 9 miles from the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, there is also hiking, fishing, and whitewater rafting nearby. Open year around. $140–$200. A short distance from all the action in the Smoky Mountains. 877-774-4121; www.firesidechalets.com/971.html

A NOTCH ABOVE

While most people come to the Smoky Mountains for outdoor adventure, nothing beats the amenities at A Notch Above for resting those weary muscles after a day’s fun fly-fishing, biking, or hiking in nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This charming mountain chalet is just a few miles from Ober Gatlinburg which offers year ‘round activities — snow skiing, indoor ice skating, and tubing during winter months; spring, summer and fall activities include Lightnin' Raft Ride and Shoot-the-Chute, mini-golf, kiddie rides and play arena, an arcade, Blue Cyclone Rapids (600 feet of water and exhilarating, fun-filled excitement), a chair swing, carousel, a scenic chairlift, wildlife encounter, and an alpine slide! Guests at A Notch Above cabin enjoy the peace and quiet its surroundings offer. Each of the rooms are master suites featuring plush beds and bedding and a Jacuzzi. The lodge has high-end furniture, a see-through gas fireplace, and a private deck with a panoramic view of the majestic Smoky Mountains. A grand game room has a tournament foosball table, a pool table, and air hockey. Open year around. $395–$580. Located in Chalet Village close to downtown Gatlinburg, TN. 877-774-4121; www.firesidechalets.com/995.html