Sweet Treats for Santa: Best Desserts in the Smokies

Snickerdoodle, chocolate chip, gingerbread, macadamia nut, sugar…cookies are traditional and sure mean a lot to Santa Claus. After all, they do add a bit more pep in his step on Christmas Eve so he can make all his rounds with a smile and ease. But what about the rest of the holiday season…what kind of sweet treats do you think ole St. Nick cooks up in his cozy kitchen for Christmas? With plenty of inspiration from around the world, he’s sure to have quite the assortment of sugar-filled recipes. For now, let’s take a look at the best desserts he’s

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2016 Gatlinburg Fires: 1 Year Later

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On November 28, 2016, 1 year ago today, one of the most dangerous fires in Tennessee history swept through the Gatlinburg area, claiming 14 precious lives and destroying more than 2,000 businesses and homes. Bred from a complex of fires, the largest of which began atop Chimney Tops 2 (a peak in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park), efforts were made to both contain and douse the fire, but the relentless 40-mile-per-hour winds proved too great, spreading the fire across natural boundaries and towards the city of Gatlinburg. Where the 2016 Gatlinburg Fires took so much and left very little,

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Cabins for YOU Housekeeping Manager Takes Top Honor for 2017

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To continue growing as a company and sharpening our expertise for our guests, we sent members of our Cabins for YOU team to take part in the 2017 VRHP (Vacation Rental Housekeeping Professionals) National Conference joined by VRM (Vacation Rental Management) Intel in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. While attending various sessions over the 3-day conference was indeed enlightening, nothing was more pleasing than receiving the outstanding news that our very own Brandi Herbstritt, a truly caring and devoted employee, had been selected as the 2017 VRHP Housekeeping Executive of the Year! Starting out as a contract cleaner, Brandi has diligently worked her

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We’re Thankful for NEW Cabins this Fall!

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Fall in the Smokies means apple pies and hot cider, pumpkin-spiced everything, candy-covered caramel apples, hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, leaves transforming the landscape with their changing colors, fall fairs and festivals, and NEW Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge cabins with sprawling decks, fire pits, fireplaces, and views that invite you to sit back with a mug of hot chocolate. Bear Footin | 2 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | sleeps 6 | Pigeon Forge Tree-studded views as you shoot pool, a cozy cabin feel for family meals at a log dining table, quiet nights cozied up in front

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More than Fall Colors: Have Year-Round Fun in the Smokies

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If you’ve done any research or had friends or family who’ve visited the Great Smoky Mountains, you’ve probably heard about the changing of the leaves in fall or the sparkling holiday lights in winter. But did you know that the two mountain towns of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge offer fun all throughout the year? While fall and the holidays are popular times for visitors, so are spring and summer. There truly is something happening any time of year in the Smokies, from exciting Gatlinburg events to fun Pigeon Forge attractions. We know it can be difficult to find a time

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Sweet & Spooky Recipes for Halloween in the Cabin

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We love Halloween. We love Smoky Mountain cabins. We love sweet treats. So we’ve brought them all together with these sweet and spooky recipes to help you celebrate Halloween in the cabin! Mummy Brie | delish.com | 4 servings Ingredients 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed 1 round brie 1 large egg 1 tablespoon milk 2 mini pepperoni 2 sliced black olives Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a floured work surface, unroll puff pastry and cut into 1-inch strips. Wrap strips around brie like a mummy. Whisk together egg and milk and brush over pastry. Transfer brie to a

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5 Reasons to Take Thanksgiving to the Smoky Mountains this Year

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Where will everyone sleep? Will there be enough room for everyone to eat together? How am I going to entertain everyone? Who is bringing which dishes? These are just a few of the questions that begin floating around your head when you realize your house may be the site for this year’s Thanksgiving with family and friends. Don’t worry about hiring that cleaning service to come handle your house or breaking out the air mattresses to make room for everyone to sleep. Just move the Thanksgiving celebration to an exciting, spacious cabin in the Smoky Mountains! Kick back and relax

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Plan for Your Man: Sadie Hawkins Day in the Smokies

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Listen up, ladies! Remember the Sadie Hawkins Dance at school — you know, the one where the gals ask the guys to a dance for a change? Well, get ready to ask out your man on November 13, because it’s Sadie Hawkins Day! That’s right, there’s an entire day dedicated to this girls-ask-out-boys tradition, so women of all ages can have the opportunity to boldly express their love. Show your man more than an evening out by inviting him on a memorable getaway to the Smokies! From scenic mountain views and delicious Southern food to fun-filled activities in downtown Gatlinburg

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10 Reasons You Should Be Grateful for the Smokies This Fall

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1. Fall Colors First on our list are the unparalleled colors of the Smoky Mountains each fall, making this season one of the most popular for visiting Pigeon Forge. The variety of trees dotting the Smoky Mountain hills and the mild climate of East Tennessee make for a perfect combination when it comes to enjoying the oranges, golds, and reds of the changing leaves on the trees. For one of the best seats in the house when it comes to fall colors, we recommend a ride on the 200-foot Great Smoky Mountain Wheel at Pigeon Forge’s The Island. 2. Mountain

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A Hand-carved Haven: Wood Gifts in the Smokies

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The Smokies is well-known for its exciting modern attractions like Dollywood and Ripley’s Aquarium, but did you know they’re also steeped in rich history and authentic mountain culture? In the Smoky Mountains, you can still find a number of craftsmen who stay true to their roots, making Smoky Mountain art the old-fashioned way—including Gatlinburg woodworkers. While Gatlinburg is home to all kinds of local craftsmen—making their jewelry, candles, leather, and pottery all by hand—its woodworkers carry on a special tradition of arts and crafts in Gatlinburg. These Smoky Mountain artists, like Tim Weberding and Otto Preske, create some of the

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