Golf Club Villas at Big Canoe

Marble Hill, Georgia

Situated in the forested hills of Georgia, Golf Club Villas at Big Canoe is a rural retreat that provides guests with all the cozy comforts: rustic, pedestal cabins with two-bedrooms (plus a loft snug, which can be turned into a third bedroom), complete with private porches (perfect for a hot coffee on a crisp morning) and working fireplaces to fend off chilly evenings. Spend your days by Lake Disharoon swimming, canoeing, or playing a game of volleyball. 

Petit Crest Villas at Big Canoe

Marble Hill, Georgia

Petit Crest Villas is another popular cabin option located at Big Canoe, in Marble Hill, Georgia. Explore 10-miles of hiking trails right off the front porch of your private 1,200 sq ft cabin, then head to nearby Lake Petit and Lake Sconti. Both are popular fishing spots, boasting schools of bass and brim all year round. Rather partake in a more active sport? Practice your swing at the 27-hole Sconti Golf Course or hit the tennis courts for a game or two. 

The Cliffs™ at Long Creek

Ridgedale Missouri 

Traveling with a big group? The five-bedroom, two-story “patio homes” at The Cliffs™ at Long Creek sleep up to 13 guests, making them perfect for reunion trips. This is the fancier end of the cabin spectrum. Patio homes come with four-poster beds, walk-in closets, whirlpool bathtubs, and a state-of-the-art media room with high definition DLP projector, a 92-inch screen, and a theater-quality speaker system. Before you get too comfortable in your dreamy private abode, grab a towel and head to the infinity pool. With postcard-perfect views of Table Rock Lake, it’s the perfect backdrop for a group photo

Laurel Crest™

Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

When you stay in a “townhouse” at Laurel Crest™, you get a plush and relaxing base from which to explore the Smoky Mountains National Park. Get up early and hit the trails, slowly ascending to Clingman’s Dome, the highest point in the park at 6,643 feet. After a long, satisfying day of wildlife-spotting and hiking, plunk into Laurel Crest™’s outdoor hot tubs for a sunset soak. If you’re after a change of pace later in the week, the resort is a 15-minute drive from Dollywood – Dolly Parton’s Appalachian theme park.

Shenandoah Crossing™

Gordonsville, Virginia

The accommodations at Shenandoah Crossing™ – an old country estate and horse farm situated on 1000 acres of pastoral land – are quintessentially cabin-y. Think lodgepole-style, with warm, inviting interiors and crackling fireplaces. There are, of course, lots of hikes and horseback riding trails to be explored in Shenandoah National Park, but this region of Virginia is also known for its vineyards. To ensure the kids are taken care of too, Shenandoah Crossing™ organizes s’mores bonfires, haunted trail walks, storytelling circles, and crafting. 

MountainLoft™

Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Nested close to the border of the Smoky Mountains National Park, MountainLoft™ blends seamlessly into its wild surroundings. The resort’s multi-bedroom “townhomes” are the epitome of a sung country retreat, with traditional chalet-like decor, private balconies (perfect for black bear spotting) and whirlpool bath tubs. After a day in the great outdoors, head to the Clubhouse for an evening toast and enjoy sunset from an elevation of 2,200 feet. 

Club Lodges at Trillium

Cashiers, North Carolina

The elegant homes at Club Lodges at Trillium are located on 750 verdant acres, right alongside Lake Glenville, a pristine reservoir where visitors can hike, boat, picnic and swim. The resort boasts an award-winning championship golf course and a state-of-the-art fitness center and spa, but the real appeal of this destination is its proximity to the Blue Ridge Mountains. North Carolina’s wilderness looks especially gorgeous when the blazing fall leaves contrast with a navy-hued mountain backdrop.