Where Luxury Meets the Smokies: New Luxury Big Cabins in Gatlinburg

GATLINBURG – A new development in Gatlinburg bridges the gap between rustic hillside cabins and well-appointed downtown hotel rooms. Cherokee Orchard has four big luxury rental cabins and a pool house with indoor pool — so far. The development at 368 E. Holly Ridge Road is already available for rent, but four more cabins are to come beginning in January 2019. This collection of eight cabins has enough space to host up to 500 guests, of all ages, for a family reunion, company retreat, sports team competition, family anniversary celebration or a Smoky Mountain destination wedding. At this unique cabin community, you can get large parties–up to 96 people–under one roof. A ribbon-cutting June 18 drew about 100 people, mostly local government and business officials connected to tourism and economic development. Cherokee Orchard is the work of Kenny Hayes, the owner of Southern Scapes Home Design. The cabins will be managed by Wyndham Vacation Rentals Smoky Mountains. Wyndham has been in the Gatlinburg-area market since 2012, managing properties with multiple owners. Cherokee Orchard, on Historic Nature Trail, is designed like a small village with winding sidewalks, thoughtful landscaping, and plenty of parking, even for buses. It’s close enough to walk to the Gatlinburg strip, but a trolley stops at the bottom of the private driveway, too. Inspired by the majestic beauty and rich history of the Smoky Mountains, Cherokee Orchard is your own private mountain oasis. Designed to bring the outdoors in, this incredible destination features stunning open-plan living spaces with modern mountain-lodge style and local décor. Sharp peaks, timber and rustic colors give the exterior of Cherokee Orchard...

park info

Park Phone Numbers Backcountry Information: (865) 436-1297 Backcountry Reservations: (865) 436-1231 Park Literature: (865) 436-0120 LeConte Lodge: (865) 429-5704 Operating Times The Great Smoky Mountains Park is open year-round. Visitor centers at Sugarlands and Oconaluftee are open all year, except Christmas Day. The Cades Cove Visitor Center has limited hours during the winter. Directions All roads lead to the Smokies! See the map and major interstates in our directions page. Public Transportation The nearest major airport in Tennessee (McGhee-Tyson, TYS) is in Alcoa, 45 miles west of Gatlinburg, between Maryville and Gatlinburg. In North Carolina, the Asheville Airport is 60 miles east of the park. No commercial traffic such as buses and trains are allowed in the Park. There is a limited trolley service in and from Gatlinburg. Fees No entrance fee is charged to enter the Park – the original charter for the Park stipulated that there would never be an entry fee. Operations are supported by modest fees charged at campgrounds and for special programs developed by Park Rangers and volunteers. Lodging and Camping Facilities LeConte Lodge, accessible only by foot or horseback, provides the only actual lodging in the Park. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (865) 429-5704. The lodge is open mid-March to mid-November. A variety of lodging facilities are available in adjacent towns. Food There are no food concessions in the Park. Such services are supplied by businesses in towns adjacent to the Park. Smoky Mountains Reader’s List Appalachian Trail Guide to Tennessee-North Carolina. Edgar, Kevin. Appalachian Trail Conference, 1992. Day & Overnight Hikes in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park....

Horseback Riding

There are five drive-in horse camps with handy access to back country trails in the Smokies. They are located at Big Creek in Tennessee; Anthony Creek, Cataloochee, Round Bottom and Tow String in North Carolina. For reservations, call (877) 444-6777 10am until 10pm. Parties larger than six people or four horses require additional reservations. Horseback riding availability varies slightly from camp to camp. SiteStateOpen Beginning...Open Until... Anthony CreekTNApril 1November 12 Big CreekNCApril 14October 29 CataloocheeNCApril 7October 29 Round BottomNCApril 7October 29 Tow StringNCApril 7October...