Vacation rentals with beach access near Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Lazywaters condo in Townsend TN

Wake up to the rippling waters of the Little River in Townsend. If you enjoy a slower pace but only 30 min. from hustle and hassle of PigeonForge or Gatlinburg, this is the place for you! extremely clean and quiet condo with 2 balconies overlooking the river, where bald eagles, blue Herron, and occasionally bears play. Its only 8 minutes from beautiful Cades Cove. Hiking, biking, tubing, shopping and good eats are only minutes away. This condo is equipped to live in with all utensils and linens.

Hot Springs LOVE Shack! Hot Tub, Fire Place, Views

THE GOOD NEWS!!! CABIN # 1 Our cabins were untouched by the storm and our roads are open and trails accessible. Hot Springs is OPEN FOR BUSINESS! Thermal waters, brewery, pizza, diner, shopping, art and coffee shop are all ready for you! Enjoy our 4 private mountain cabins with views, hot tubs, fireplaces, reliable wifi, kitchens & grills. You can view them on our Treehousecabins326 you tube channel *This is a PET-FREE CABIN. Our other cabins are pet-friendly. Please ask. *Keep reading!

180 degree views of the Smoky Mt

Enjoy this tiny home with panoramic views of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park! -One BR loft with queen bed and electric fire place. -Smaller loft with twin bed. -Sofa. -Complete kitchen, residential fridge, oven, microwave, large sink and Keurig coffee maker. -Washer dryer combo -Tankless water heater -Large TV with streaming -Wifi -Electric fireplace -Grill -Hot tub -Cold soak tub -Outdoor shower -Covered porch for dining -Fire pit area overlooking the Smokies. -Central Heat and AC

EPIC VIEW-Pvt Indoor POOL- 6 Mstr BR- 5Mi to Pkwy

The “Soar Over Water” cabin is the King of the Mountain. This newer built cabin takes the award for having the best views of any cabin in our mountain-top community and perhaps Pigeon Forge, TN (Smokey Mountains). A 3-story cabin that is located just 5 miles from all the action on the Parkway. Your group will enjoy 6 master bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms, an indoor year-round heated pool, theater, hot tub, pool table, VIP private parking for up to 8 cars, very well equipped kitchen, and a BBQ grill.

Water front log cabin on Douglas Lake

The cabin is a turn of the century Appalachian log home, with all the amenities and conveniences that make life comfortable. We are just off the the main corridor heading in to the Smoky's and surrounding attractions. The cabin sits on a 4 acre knoll on Douglas Lake...this is truly a Mountain and Lake vacation! With 600 miles of shoreline to explore, this cabin is a destination unto itself. This cabin is a living museum to our Appalachian history that remind guests of simpler times and ways.

Cozy Mountain Cottage

Nestled in the Summer Hill gated community at Lake Glenville, the main level has an open living area with a large sectional couch, breakfast bar off the kitchen, and dining area. The master bedroom has a king size bed with a TV. The loft functions as a second bedroom with a bunk bed and a pull-out trundle. The sleeping areas have separate entrances to a shared bathroom. There is an upper and lower deck, gas and wood burning fire pits, charcoal grill, Green Egg, and a hammock to hang outdoors.

Enchanting 3 story lighthouse on Douglas Lake

The Lighthouse at Hunkerdown Hollow provides a waterfront experience at the base of the Smoky Mountains. This unique lodging brings you up close to the natural beauty of the Douglas lake resevoir. Home to over 200 species of bird, and recognized as a Bassmaster top 100 fishing lake, the Lighthouse puts you right in the middle of it all! While every window in the lighthouse has a water view, the top level boasts a 360 degree view of water & the treetops, to observe all the beauty of Douglas!

Riverfront Family Home, Personal Beach and Fishing

This family-friendly Cullowhee vacation rental home is situated directly on the Tuckaseegee River, offering a quiet home base for a peaceful retreat. Located just 5 minutes to WCU campus and about 8 minutes to downtown Sylva, you'll enjoy shopping, dining, and unbeatable convenience. The Tuckaseegee River area offers plenty of outdoor fun including hiking and mountain biking trails. Find skiing just 30 minutes away for fun on the slopes, and a casino if you're feeling lucky!

Luxury Wildcat Cherokee Riverfront RV Rental

GSMNP, Oconaluftee River, Walk to shops, restaurants and attractions. The Wildcat features leather seating, king-size Tempur-Pedic bed, French-door, stainless fridge, large shower. The patio features a fire ring, BBQ grill (BYO charcoal). Adirondack chairs and a picnic table! Duraflame logs are highly recommended for outdoor fire pit. The gas stove in the kitchen is not available. It is not safe for people who are not familiar with how to use one. Internet TV.

Waterfront cabin with private dock

Cozy vintage cabin on beautiful Lake Santeetlah. Enjoy the water views from the screened in porch, dip your feet in the clear lake on the private dock, or take a kayak out to explore the coastline. In cooler weather, snuggle up by the fire with a good book. Lake Santeetlah is nestled in the mountains of NC, and 80% of the coastline is national forest. The lake is quiet, serene, and absolutely beautiful. Check out our cabin on instagram: @thecovecabin.

Luxe Waterfront A-Frame • Private Mountain Beach

Escape to this Waterfront Luxe A-Frame Chalet — a stunning 3-bed, 3-bath architectural retreat that sleeps 10 just minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Enjoy a private riverfront beach, outdoor hot tub, and fire features under the stars. Inside, discover soaring ceilings, custom cabinetry, heated floors, and hand-laid stonework surrounded by massive boulders, mountain landscaping, and panoramic river views — pure Smoky Mountain serenity.

Almost Heaven Overlooking Lake

Almost Heaven is located above Lake Glenville with wonderful water and mountain views. One half of this updated duplex is all you'll need for your home base to explore everything outdoors in Jackson County. Downtown Cashiers and its grocery store, boutique shopping, and restaurants are only five miles away. Turn right onto Route 64 and travel 20 minutes to the town of Highlands, NC to explore Main Street and its' shopping and restaurant experiences.