About Elk Springs Resort
Elk Springs Resort is a cabin rental company based in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and the name is a little misleading: there is no single resort campus. You are booking a cabin from a portfolio spread across Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Cosby and Wears Valley, and the company's search is built around how you want to sleep and play.
What the booking site lets you filter by
Its menu sorts cabins by bedroom count (1 through 9 bedrooms) and by type: private pools, honeymoon, wedding and event cabins, ultra luxury, large group, creekside, budget friendly, pet friendly and theater room. It also publishes a Gatlinburg event calendar, itineraries and a travel guide, which helps if this is your first trip.
Who it suits
- Couples. Start with the honeymoon and creekside categories.
- Big families and reunions. The 6 to 9 bedroom cabins and the large-group page are the place to look.
- Budget travelers. There is a budget-friendly category, which is rarer than you would hope in the Smokies.
- Dog owners. There is a pet-friendly list, and the pet policy page lists a $50 fee per animal and a limit of 50 pounds.
What to check when you book
All of this comes from the company's own pages. Confirm it before you pay.
- Cancellation. The reservation policy describes a voucher for a future stay, valid for 365 days, if you cancel 15 or more days before arrival, less the reservation fee. Cancel closer in and the terms get stricter. Read the full terms, and look at the optional trip insurance if your dates are firm.
- Pets. Only specifically marked units accept dogs, the policy lists breeds that are not permitted, and pets must be pre-approved. Unauthorized pets carry a penalty fee.
- Winter weather. The agreement says four-wheel drive or chains should be considered in winter and that there are no refunds if snow or storms keep you from arriving. Ask the office about the driveway grade for any mountainside cabin.
- Hot tubs and pools. Look at the specific cabin listing. A private pool, an indoor resort pool and a hot tub are three different things.
Finding the company
The guest office is listed at 1088 Powdermill Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, with an administrative office at 125 Silverbell Lane. Call 865-233-2390 or use the Elk Springs Resort website. Useful pages include the cabin list, the pet policy and the reservation policy.
Gatlinburg cabins put you near the national park entrance and downtown. Pigeon Forge cabins suit Dollywood and the shows, and Cosby is the quiet corner of the park, so pick the town for the trip you actually plan to take.
