• Inviting cabins of all sizes can be found for rent in the Gatlinburg, Tennessee, areacorner of log cabin image by jimcox40 from Fotolia.com
  
  Gatlinburg, Tennessee, is a popular vacation spot for families, couples and sportsmen. Nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains, the Gatlinburg area is home to a thriving artists' community and is a hub of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, white-water rafting, horseback riding and more. Families will find many relaxing, private and semi-private cabins for rent in the area, close to amusements for children and adults.
  
  

Elk Springs Resort & Cabins

• The Elk Springs Resort includes, among its several vacation lodging options, a 68-acre park dotted with cabins to suit families of any size. The cabins have a remote feeling, situated independently on the property, but they are easily accessed on large, graded and well-lit roads. The rental cabins have all the modern amenities and full kitchens. Several higher-end luxury cabins feature large home-theater rooms and saunas. Cabin guests at Elk Springs can enjoy the privacy of the park, or take advantage of the resort's other offerings, such as the indoor pool and picnic pavilion. The family pet is also welcome in some of the Elk Springs cabins.
  
  

Gatlinburg Family Chalets

• Mountain Laurel Chalets has developed a special division of cabins specifically for families with young people. The Gatlinburg Family Chalets come in three- to five-bedroom options to suit families and reunions of any size. Renters have access to the Mountain Laurel clubhouses and swimming pools, meetings rooms and common arcade game rooms. Some of the family cabins have hot tubs and other luxury amenities. Nearby there are many activities for families, including Dollywood, the Dolly Parton themed amusement park, and a local ATV and scooter rental outfit, where you can rent off-road vehicles and tour the mountains for a day on your own.
  
  

Gatlinburg Cabins

• Gatlinburg Cabins connects families with private vacation cabins throughout the Great Smoky Mountains region. This locally-owned property-management group has a variety of cabins available and can help you find the best one for your family, based on the season you visit and your activity preferences. Gatlinburg Cabins offers rustic and luxury options in a range of sizes, with cabins of up to eight bedrooms for large family events. Prices are determined by size and season, and Gatlinburg Cabins runs specials for repeat guests and winter visitors.