Did you know there are no Smokey Mountain cabins for vacation rentals inside the Great Smokey Mountains National Park -- except one! It's called Leconte Lodge. Even though the National Park Service's Leconte Lodge is called a lodge, it also includes rental log cabins. These are the only cabins for vacation rentals inside the national park.
To get there, do you just hop in your car and drive up to the front door? No way! There's no road to these Smokey Mountain rental cabins. If you want to stay there, the only way in is by hiking! Talk about Smokey Mountain secluded cabins -- it's a hike of over 5 miles if you're up to it. Lots of folks do just that, as this Smokey Mountain cabins facility fills up fast during the summer. Not only does it fill up fast, you may have to wait months to get a cabin reservation.
Located at more than 6,500 feet elevation, these Smokies rental cabins are very popular. Prepare for a sponge bath. While there is running water for the toilets, there is no electricity. Kerosene lanterns will provide you with light. You won't be blow-drying your hair or watching reruns while here. It's life somewhat like it used to be many generations ago.
These Smokey Mountain cabins only have a capacity of up to fifty guests per night housed in either handcrafted log cabins or group sleeping lodges. The cabins have upper and lower double bunk beds, which are great for two couples or a family of four or five persons. Each of the larger cabin lodges can sleep from ten to thirteen persons.
For your Leconte stay, make sure you bring sturdy shoes that you have already broken in. Include more than one change of socks in case your feet get wet. Layered, lightweight clothing will give you the flexibility to add more or take it off as temperatures change. A warm sweater or jacket is advisable and a lightweight raincoat or poncho is absolutely essential. Nature shows no mercy for those unprepared for the sudden changes in weather. Summer nights can dip into the 40's, while in spring and fall, night temperatures can drop into the teens with snowfall.
No need to bring suitcases and other cumbersome luggage. A light backpack should be what you use for your necessities since personal clothing and toiletries are all you really need. Remember, it's a 5-mile hike to enjoy these very special Smokey Mountain cabins.
The Great Smokey Mountain National Park is about half in North Carolina and half in Tennessee. Leconte Lodge is located on Leconte Mountain which is on the Tennessee side in the national park. But you won't know which state you're in. Does it really matter? You WILL know that you are away from civilization in a beautiful unspoiled mountain retreat. Whether you stay in Leconte Lodge or other Smokey Mountain log cabins outside the park, once you've been there, it's easy to see why the Great Smoky Mountain National Park is the #1 visited national park in the USA.
Copyright 2005 InfoSearch Publishing
David Buster is Vice-President of InfoSearch Publishing and webmaster of http://www.bestvacationrentalsonline.com - visit the website to read more about finding log cabin rentals, vacation home rentals, condos and chalets, pet friendly lodging, places to get married, discount hotel rooms and having vacation fun.
cleaning lady near Deerfield ..Stay a week or stay a lifetime, the Emerald Coast... Read More
"I'm coming home. I've been away too long. Been away... Read More
What makes certain styles of pants so popular? One reason... Read More
What kind of traveler are you? Do you want everything... Read More
Choosing a condo in Maui is definitely a great investment.... Read More
Timeshare presentations are tricky animals. They can either be an... Read More
Miraflores is the turistic district of Lima. The main hotels... Read More
I love Sussex County Delaware. I am native born, multigenerational... Read More
Bahamas vacation villas are the way to go if you... Read More
People often ask me why we keep returning year after... Read More
Before finding the answer to this dilemma, let's take an... Read More
Condo hotels, also known as condotels, are a relatively new... Read More
The home away from home but a little bit more... Read More
If you are thinking about renting a condo in the... Read More
Within Volusia County, Florida, the small community of Ormond Beach... Read More
For many people, the Bahamas is a dream vacation site,... Read More
The real secret to cheap family vacations is to be... Read More
As beautiful and modern as Cozumel is, visitors must remember... Read More
Have you ever done something spontaneous? Are you in love... Read More
Three major cascades at Havasu Creek create a landscape that... Read More
Seasoned travelers often tire of the standard routine of airplane,... Read More
Did you ever worry when traveling about the weather? Most... Read More
Originally founded in the early 1800s as White Oaks, Gatlinburg... Read More
Families have flocked to Hilton Head, South Carolina as long... Read More
Bahamas house rental or a hotel? Vacation rentals are becoming... Read More
recurring housekeeping Des Plaines ..Edinburgh and beyondRoadtrips around BritainIt's hard to overstate the poetry... Read More
I am in my yearly snit. Now my wife would... Read More
Planning a Tropical vacation full of lush jungles, secluded beaches,... Read More
A Fabulous Guide to Florida's Best Rentals: Condos for rent,... Read More
This article is meant to be a guide for those... Read More
I have a 17-year-old daughter who is finishing up a... Read More
Love the outdoors, looking for adventure, a romantic getaway, or... Read More
Have you ever done something spontaneous? Are you in love... Read More
Today, we as travelers have a ton of options to... Read More
If you're planning a visit to Australia, then you'll be... Read More
Hospitable to all of our visitors, rental agencies on Hilton... Read More
Surrounded by the romantic and beautiful Smoky Mountains, a Gatlinburg... Read More
How many of you have seen the classic Chevy Chase... Read More
More often than not, a person will base his or... Read More
No visit to Thailand is complete without visiting the city... Read More
Many people believe that the first thing you should do... Read More
Families have flocked to Hilton Head, South Carolina as long... Read More
What is a villa? Come to Orlando, Florida to find... Read More
The home away from home but a little bit more... Read More
The demand for a stay in an ice hotel has... Read More
Cairns Rainforest Retreat is ideally located for your unique rainforest... Read More
Two visits to Budapest. Two apartments, walking distance from downtown.... Read More
Are you thinking about a great place to go for... Read More
The main difference between North and South Lake Tahoe is... Read More
South Lake Tahoe vacation rentals are particularly in demand with... Read More
Vacation Rental |