Looking at pictures of the Smokey Mountains and surrounding terrain on the Internet or magazine really doesn’t do the real thing justice. For anyone who has traveled to the Smokey Mountains knows that the landscape alone makes for one unforgettable vacation. The month of June in Gaitlinburg, TN, the town where we’re located, is a popular one. The town welcomes people from all over to join in the fun at various festivals, theatrical performances and sporting events. During the first official month of summer, Gaitlinburg…

When you travel to Chalet Village in Gaitlinburg, TN, you will see that our cabins are equipped with basic amenities you’ll need for a comfortable trip. But, even though we’ve provided our guests with ideal lodging accommodations, there will still be a need for suitcases. Some delight in the packing task and are quite expert at it, while others follow the shove it in and close method. Either way, doing a bit of thinking ahead can help. One of the easiest ways to determine how…

My name is Boots and I’m a dog. My owners are Andrew and Tessa. Well, they’re more like Daddy and Mommy to me. They love me so much, and I love seeing them every day. A few weeks ago I heard Mommy Tessa talking on the telephone to her friend. I overheard the name “Chalet Village,” along with “Smoky Mountains” and “Tennessee.” I had never been there, but it sounded like a nice place to visit. After Mommy Tessa got off the phone, she reached…

You’ve heard the song that goes, “Oh there’s no place like home for the holidays…” Well, we at Chalet Village in the Smoky Mountains respectfully disagree. We think you can celebrate holidays with us, at one of our beautiful destination cabins in the mountains of Tennessee. One of the main reasons friends and families come to Chalet Village is to escape the “same old, same old” that has become numbingly boring. It’s refreshing to get out of your own house or apartment, and visit a…

While Chalet Village cabins allow you to “get away from it all” in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, sometimes you’ll want to venture out of your cabin and explore some of the area’s unique attractions. First, Chalet Village guests often spend time outdoors at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, the park features picnic areas, visitor centers, and historic grist mills. Horseback riding is available from mid-March through late November at four stables in the park. Since…

You’ve booked the trip, packed your bags and are now ticking away the minutes to your departure time. But before you embark on the journey to your destination, please be aware of traveling precautions to ensure that your trip doesn’t get delayed. A few factors to be mindful of when driving to your vacation spot are texting, cell phone talking and speed limit laws in the states you’re passing through. Not only could you end up with a ticket and hefty fine, you are putting…