Full Guide 2023
The North Carolina Mountains are teeming with opportunities for outdoor adventure, breathtaking natural beauty, and clean mountain air, making it an ideal destination for a mountainside escape.
These mountains are home to popular areas such as the vibrant city of Asheville, the verdant forests and picturesque hiking trails of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and various lakes where you can kayak, fish, and swim to your heart’s content.
To make planning as simple as possible, we’ve compiled a list of the best cabins with hot tubs in the North Carolina Mountains to help you find your ideal mountain abode. Look through our list and book your retreat today!
Tucked away in the Smoky Mountains, Rosey Bear Cabin is a cozy hillside retreat just a short drive from the beating heart of downtown Gatlinburg.
Inside this elegant 2-bedroom log cabin, guests will find a well-appointed kitchen, a sprawling great room with vaulted ceilings and a stone fireplace, a game room featuring a vintage arcade, and a foosball table.
On the terrace, guests will find a swing and a 4-person whirlpool tub facing the valley below, with stunning forest vistas.
Just like A Little Romance, Point of View is an idyllic destination for a secluded honeymoon or romantic weekend escape from the hustle and bustle of the big city.
This 1-bedroom hideaway with hot tub boasts an open-concept great room and gourmet kitchen. The space boasts towering vaulted ceilings, plush leather couches surrounding a stone fireplace, and large windows overlooking the terrace. On the terrace, guests will find a cozy seating area perfect for alfresco dining and a 4-person hot tub.
We’re starting off our list of the best cabins in the North Carolina Mountains with Hawk’s Peak Cabin, an upscale log cabin tucked away in an award-winning resort boasting a pool., and easy access to the city of Pigeon Forge.
This 2-bedroom rental boasts a spacious great room featuring a stone fireplace, plush leather couches, and a game room on the upstairs floor. On the outdoor terrace, guests will find a large 4-person hot tub overlooking the valley below, the perfect spot to take in the mountain views.
Escape into the scenic beauty of the Blue Ridge Cabins and stay at Stony Point Cabin, a towering retreat with sweeping mountain vistas surrounded by hiking and biking trails.
After a day of trekking through the mountainside, cook yourself and your family a feast in the fully-equipped gourmet kitchen, and enjoy your meal on the outdoor terrace as the sunsets over the mountains.
This 2-bedroom cabin with hot tub also boasts a ping pong table on the lower deck and a charming fire pit perfect for roasting smores while you stargaze.
Another budget-friendly cabin rental with hot tub in the Smokies that offers incredible value is Buck Wild, an incredibly private property with access to various resort amenities.
Buck Wild is located in a resort, which features a swimming pool and a gym. Inside this 1-bedroom cabin, you’ll find a well-equipped game room featuring an arcade, foosball, and numerous board games.
Slip inside the jetted hot tub, or take in the views as you enjoy alfresco dining out on the terrace, before huddling up by the fireplace in the high-ceilinged great room.
If you’re looking to be completely immersed in nature during your North Carolina Mountain retreat, Buckthorn is the way to go.
Whether you’re looking for a romantic lover’s perch or a place for a family holiday, this 2-bedroom cabin rental can do it all. Buckthorn’s spacious great room is the perfect place to gather around and relax after a day hitting the ski slopes or hiking through the mountains.
If gathering by the fireplace isn’t your idea of fun, head to the terrace and slip into the bubbling 4-person hot tub for a soaking session with sweeping forest vistas.
Located on a private, 1/2 acre wooded lot, Morn’n Deer is a stunning hiker’s perch in the Sevierville mountainside.
Out on the deck, guests will find an outdoor whirlpool tub with panoramic mountain vistas that are ideal for a soothing soak after a busy day out hiking through the hills, and a cozy seating area.
This 2-bedroom cabin with hot tub boasts a spacious great room featuring pine walls, vaulted ceilings, a cozy stone fireplace, and a large 55′ Smart TV so you can catch up on your shows.
Centrally located in Sky Harbor, Pine Cabin is close to nearly every major attraction Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg have to offer!
This cozy, pet-friendly 2-bedroom cabin features a well-appointed kitchen, a sprawling great room equipped with a stone fireplace, and a game room boasting a billiard table so that you won’t lack options during your stay.
If you don’t feel like soaking in the outdoor hot tub on the terrace, enjoy your bubbling bath of the day in the master bedroom’s jetted soaking tub.
Hidden Paradise lives up to its name! This charming log cabin is tucked away in the Smoky Mountains, featuring panoramic mountain vistas, a wealth of amenities, and a convenient location.
Guests will find themselves just a short drive from the ski slopes of Gatlinburg SkyLift Park, and various hiking trails surround the property.
After a tiring day hitting the slopes, retreat back to your 1-bedroom slice of heaven, and unwind by the fireplace in the great room, a round of pool in the game room, or a soothing soak in the bubbling hot tub out on the terrace.
Located just around the corner from Pigeon Forge, Rolling Green offers the best of both worlds. A secluded mountainside location that’s still close to the city.
This 1-bedroom cabin with hot tub boasts a covered terrace that’s home to a 6-person hot tub that overlooks the forest below, and a seating arae that’s perfect for alfresco dining, a spacious great room, and a fully-equipped gourmet kitchen.
Lace up your hiking boots, and head into the nearby hills, where you’ll find a meandering network of picturesque trails for you to explore during your stay.
Perched on a ridge with sweeping views of the forests and mountains in the distance, Annie’s Smoky View is located just a short drive from downtown Gatlinburg and Great Smokies Mountain National Park.
Both ensuite bedrooms boast mountain views, and one features a jetted soaking tub. The great room is home to a charming stone-set fireplace and plush leather couches.
After a day out in town or hiking through the hills, relax and unwind with a round of pool in the game room or with a soak in the spacious hot tub.
Within walking distance of Ober Gatlinburg Ski Area in the upscale resort of Chalet Village, Brigadoon Chalet is the perfect setting for an upscale family ski holiday in the North Carolina Mountains.
After a day out on the slopes of Ober Gatlinburg, prepare a meal in the gourmet kitchen, and take it outside for alfresco dining as the sunsets over the mountains.
Both bedrooms feature their own bathrooms, equipped with spacious walk-in showers and mountain vistas.
Slip into the 6-person hot tub and take in the sweeping mountains vistas, or enjoy some late-night stargazing by the fire pit on the terrace.
Tucked away in the wooded foothills of the smokies, Bear Trail Cabin boasts jaw-dropping mountain vistas and easy access to Great Smokies Mountain National Park.
Slip into the bubbling whirlpool bath out on the terrace and take in the sweeping mountain views as you let the stress melt off your body, or huddle up by the modern fireplace in the charming great room.
Guests can also pass the time in Bear Trail Cabin’s game room, equipped with a Multicade and a variety of board games.
Mountain Escape is just what the name implies, a secluded retreat surrounded by nature but with all the amenities and comforts needed for an unforgettable getaway.
Step inside this romantic 1-bedroom cabin to find a charming open-concept space combining a fully-equipped gourmet kitchen and a cozy great room. The entire space boasts cathedral ceilings, exposed wooden beams, and a stone fireplace.
Walk down the wooden spiral staircase to find yourself in the suite. The bedroom boasts a bathroom equipped with a walk-in shower, polished hardwood floors, walls, and access to the terrace.
Sitting atop the wooded Leatherwood Mountains, Horsin’ Around boasts the ideal secluded setting for a relaxing romantic getaway full of picturesque hikes through mountain trails and long soaks in the outdoor hot tub.
This 2-bedroom forest hideaway features a fully-equipped kitchen sitting beside a gorgeous great room, equipped with floor-to-ceiling windows that let the sunshine and mountain vistas in, and a towering stone fireplace.
Each spacious bedroom boasts polished hardwood floors, furniture, high vaulted ceilings, and mountain or forest views.
Last but not least on our list of the best cabins with hot tubs in the North Carolina Mountains is Altitude Adjustment, a mountain retreat high above the ground with picturesque mountain views.
Altitude Adjustment is a 2-bedroom cabin rental that boasts high ceilings and large windows throughout to make the most of the views. The kitchen has been recently renovated and features everything you could need to cook up a delicious meal.
On the patio, guests will find a fire pit and a 4-person Jacuzzi® tub that overlooks the forest below.
Baby Bear’s Cubby offers a private location, panoramic mountain vistas, a wealth of amenities, and a budget-friendly price tag; what more can you ask for?
This cozy 2-bedroom cabin features a spacious wrap-around deck, where you’ll find a 23-jet hot tub and a seating area that’s idyllic for alfresco dining.
Inside, guests will find a cozy, minimalistic space. A well-equipped kitchenette with long wood counters sits beside a row of plush leather couches facing a 55′ Smart TV.
If you’re looking for a secluded hideaway in the North Carolina Mountains to escape with your SO, you’ll find A Little Romance the perfect lover’s perch.
This 1-bedroom log cabin is located in a first-class resort, so guests can fully use the resort’s amenities, including a large swimming pool.
Inside, guests will be greeted by a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows in the great room, which let in the sunshine and sweeping mountain vistas.
Despite its incredible setting and wealth of amenities, Baby Bear's Cubby is by far the most budget-friendly cabin on our list. So rest assured, you can enjoy the weekend retreat of a lifetime without breaking the bank.
Not all! But Pine Cabin, Stony Point Cabin, Rosey Bear Cabin, Horsin' Around, and Attitude Adjustment are all pet-friendly, and are more than happy to welcome your furry friends.
Yes! The North Carolina Mountains are teeming with hiking and biking trails that'll take you up and down the mountains. After all, its one of the most famous destinations on the East Coast when it comes to hiking.
Yes! Every cabin on our list heats up its hot tubs. There's nothing sadder than a cold hot tub, so don't worry!