My family had never been to the Smokey Mountains before. Elk Springs provides a get what you see luxury approach to cabin rentals. The pictures on their website are exactly what the cabins look like. Not only that, most of the cabins are close by so multiple families can share the same experience. With proximity to everything this is the perfect place for a first time visitor. Some of the two bedrooms even offer a theater screen.

Our cabin was surrounded by trees with a view and we felt like we were in a luxurious tree house. Very secluded. Loved how convenient it was to everything, too. Elk Springs is close to the trolley stop so we used that often. Highly recommend it for a romantic getaway.

Beautiful luxury rental cabin development near the artist's colony in East Tennessee. Easy access to the Smoky Mountains and the Ripley's Aquarium with a very convenient back road into Dollywood. The cabins are spaced out and each have unique architecture unlike other resorts which are just cookie cutter. Convenient access to grocery stores, restaurants, and downtown Gatlinburg. Many cabins are large enough for two or more families which make it fairly cheap especially when you take into account that you can cook some meals in the kitchen. Also perfect for romantic getaways or a honeymoon.We stayed at the brand new Firefly Lodge and were extremely impressed with the amenities (game room, home theater, private hot tub, amazingly comfortable beds). They're building an on-site indoor pool too. Definitely one of the best places to stay when visiting Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge. Highly recommended!