The Stellar Stay Journal

Everything you need to plan the perfect Smoky Mountain trip

There is a lot to love about the Smokies, and a little local knowledge goes a long way. The journal is where we share it. You will find seasonal guides to the best things to do near the cabin, family friendly itineraries for rainy days and sunny ones, our favorite places to eat in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, easy hikes and scenic drives through the national park, and simple tips for getting the most from your stay, from firing up the grill to keeping the kids happy in the game room.

An open suitcase neatly packed with folded clothes ready for a family vacation
Layers, grippy shoes and a swimsuit in January. A practical packing list for a Smoky Mountain cabin — including.
A pool table set up in a games room, cues racked and balls arranged ready for a game
Room for up to sixteen, a game room, a proper kitchen and a high chair already waiting. What it.
Wooden rocking chairs lined up on a cabin porch overlooking trees
Better rates, a real host who answers within the hour, and no middleman between you and the person who.
Newfound Gap Road winding through forest in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee
Which airport, which route, and a three-day Smoky Mountains plan that balances big days out with slow mornings at.
A plate of slow-smoked barbecue pork ribs coated in sauce, the kind served across the Smoky Mountains
Southern breakfasts, slow-smoked barbecue and the dinner shows worth the ticket price. Where we send guests to eat around.
A private swimming pool at a vacation cabin, with lounge seating around the water's edge
Rain, snow or an August heat wave — our private indoor pool is heated and open around the clock,.