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Travel Tips & Safety

Book Direct & Save on Smoky Mountains Cabin Rentals

If you’re searching for Smoky Mountains cabin rentals, you may have noticed something new on Airbnb:
“No guest service fees.” It sounds like a great deal - but in reality, the total cost of a stay often hasn’t gone down. In many cases, it’s actually higher. Here’s why booking direct with Blue Mountain Cabins often saves travelers money.

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Winter in the Smokies

Tennessee Smoky Mountains: When will it snow?

We are often asked: When is the best chance to experience snow in the Smokies? Winter is a capricious season in the Smokies. Days can be sunny with high temperatures of 65° F or snowy with highs in the 20s. In the lower elevations, snows of 1" or more occur relatively infrequently - usually only a few times each winter.

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Why Booking Your Vacation Rental Direct Is Cheaper Than Booking on Vrbo (Despite “No Hidden Fees” claim)

If you’re searching for a vacation rental in the Smoky Mountains, you’ve probably seen this message on Vrbo: “Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.” It sounds appealing — but in practice, this is largely a marketing message, not a cost savings for travelers. 
Here’s why booking directly with companies like Blue Mountain Cabins in the Smoky Mountains is almost always less expensive.

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