Grilling outdoors is one of the highlights of a mountain vacation. Whether you're cooking burgers after a day of hiking or enjoying dinner under the stars, the charcoal grills at Blue Mountain Cabins help create memorable moments during your stay. Because our cabins are located in a forested mountain environment, grill safety is extremely important. Improper handling of hot charcoal or ashes can cause burns, property damage, or even wildfires. Please review these important safety guidelines before using the charcoal grill.

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It may seem like black bears are everywhere in the Great Smoky Mountains these days. Overturned garbage cans, scattered food wrappers, trail cam footage of bears rummaging, and paw prints galore—it's easy to feel like they're invading campgrounds, picnic areas, and even backyards. Some folks have nicknamed them "garbage bears" due to their knack for raiding trash. One viral story even captured a black bear climbing into a hot tub for a relaxing soak in the Pigeon Forge area!

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A warm hearth can turn a chilly evening into a memory, but only if it’s treated with respect. Here’s everything you need to know to enjoy the gas-log fireplaces safely and keep your security deposit intact.

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A ring of stone and a stack of split wood can turn a Smoky Mountains evening into the highlight of your trip - provided you treat Mother Nature, our property, and local fire code with respect. Read on, and you’ll walk away knowing exactly how to enjoy the backyard fire pit without singeing memories, tall pines, or your rental deposit.

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We receive requests to accommodate various types of animals, including Service Dogs, Emotional Support Animals (ESA), support, therapy, and Assistance Animals. However, it's essential to clarify that neither the ADA nor Tennessee's service animal law includes emotional support animals. These laws only require public accommodations to allow true service animals and dog guides and do not apply to pets.

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