Diamond in the Bluff: Your Smoky Mountain Getaway
Distance to the National Park Entrance: Only 17 Minutes!
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Views, Views, and More Views! Enjoy breathtaking panoramas of Mt. LeConte from the cabin and both decks.
Welcome to Diamond in the Bluff, a stunning and spacious cabin designed for relaxation, fun, and unforgettable memories. With panoramic mountain views and luxurious amenities, this is your perfect home base for exploring the Smoky Mountains.
What Makes This Cabin Special?
Spectacular Scenery: Enjoy lush greenery in summer, vibrant fall colors, snowcapped peaks in winter, and blooming flowers in spring.
Relaxation Ready: Soak in the massaging hot tub, sip your morning coffee in the rocking chairs, or unwind on the deck with your favorite drink.
Resort Perks: Access to three outdoor pools (seasonal, Memorial Day–Labor Day) and new pickleball courts for added fun.
Convenience: Bent Creek Golf Village is located at the entrance to our community.
Cabin Amenities
Spacious Living: Open concept with a wall of windows framing stunning mountain views.
Comfortable Sleeping Arrangements:
-King-size bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms.
-Kid-friendly amenities: baby gate, high chair, Pack 'n Play.
-Fully Equipped Kitchen: State-of-the-art appliances and everything you need to cook and serve family meals.
-Entertainment: Smart TVs in every bedroom, Blu-ray/DVD player, and high-speed Wi-Fi.
-Extras: Washer/dryer, rocking chairs, propane BBQ grill, and quality linens and towels for a memorable stay.
Guest Details
-Check-In: Standard at 4 PM. Early check-in at 1 PM available for $125 (if scheduling permits).
-Pets: Well-behaved, house-trained dogs are welcome (no cats). $150 non-refundable fee per pet. Guests must clean up after pets and crate them if left alone. No pets on furniture, please. Unregistered pets incur a $300 fee and reservation termination.
-Fireplace Use: Operational October 1–April 1 only. Never leave it unattended.
-Guest Limit: Only registered guests are permitted on the property.
Important Notes
Quiet Hours: 10 PM–7 AM. Please respect the neighbors.
Outdoor Safety: Do not leave children or pets unattended.
No Smoking Indoors: Evidence of smoking indoors will result in a $500 fee. Smoke outdoors only, at least 10 feet from doors/windows.
Hot Tub Rules: Must be 18+ to use. Max capacity: 6 people. No glass or added substances (e.g., soaps, oils). Replace the cover when not in use.
Camera Policy: Exterior cameras are for your protection. Tampering with cameras will result in reservation termination without a refund.
Guest Access
Check-in details will be provided a few days before arrival. We are owner-operated and committed to making your stay seamless and enjoyable.
Plan Your Adventure
Whether you’re enjoying the great outdoors, unwinding in the hot tub, or exploring nearby attractions, Diamond in the Bluff offers something for everyone.
If your dates are unavailable, check out our sister property, Country Zen Villa in Cosby - 2721409 with a fully fenced yard and wraparound deck.
Book now and let the magic of the Smoky Mountains create memories you’ll cherish forever.
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1. Bike Through Cades Cove
Of all the things to do around Gatlinburg, the most popular is a visit to Cades Cove. This beautiful little mountain valley is tucked in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and was once a thriving community. A number of rustic log cabins, cantilever barns, and grist mills are still preserved which gives Cades Cove a quaint air of times past.
An 11-mile one-way loop runs through Cades Cove allowing you to tour it by car, bicycle, or on foot. Because Cades Cove is so popular, you can expect there to be lots of traffic during the summer months and in the fall when the leaves are changing color around Gatlinburg.
The best way to see Cades Cove is, without a doubt, by bicycle. The Cades Cove loop road allows only bicycles (and foot traffic) before 10:00am on Saturday mornings and Wednesday mornings from May to September.
2. Drive to Newfound Gap
Another popular activity in Gatlinburg is to drive through the national park to Newfound Gap, which is split between Tennessee in North Carolina. While there, you can stand with one foot on each side of the Tennessee-North Carolina state line. The mountain pass sits at an elevation of 5,046 feet so you’ll have fabulous views of the foothills below. The Appalachian Trail also runs right through Newfound Gap, so if you have ever dreamed of hiking part of the AT, now is your opportunity. If you start hiking northeast on the Appalachian Trail you’ll reach Charles Bunion in ~4 miles. Or if you head southwest on the AT for 7.5 miles, you’ll reach Clingman’s Dome, the highest point in the state of Tennessee.
3. See the View from Clingman’s Dome
From Newfound Gap you can continue heading up the windy mountain road to Clingman’s Dome. At 6,643 feet, Clingman’s Dome is the highest point in Tennessee and the third highest mountain east of the Mississippi River. From the Clingman’s Dome parking lot, it’s a half-mile walk on a paved trail to the top of the mountain where a long spiraling concrete ramp leads up to an observation deck from which you can enjoy the spectacular views. On a clear day, you can enjoy up to 100 miles of visibility from the top of Clingman’s Dome.
The 23-mile drive to Clingman’s Dome from downtown Gatlinburg can take over an hour with traffic so make sure you plan accordingly. There is also limited parking at the top. It’s best to arrive early in the day so you’re not stuck waiting for a parking spot.
Clingman’s Dome Winter Road Closure:
The final 7-mile stretch of road to Clingman’s Dome is closed from December 1st until March 31st. It may also be closed if there has been recent snowfall or cold temperatures. In the winter, there is significantly more snow at this elevation than there is in Gatlinburg.
4. Take a Hike
Our favorite thing to do in Gatlinburg is to get out in nature and take a hike in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Smokies have over 600 miles of trails offering sweeping panoramic views, cascading waterfalls and more. Some of the best day hikes in the Smoky Mountains include:
Laurel Falls (2.6 miles roundtrip): The hike to Laurel Falls is one of the most popular in the park. The entire trail is paved so you’ll find it’s possible even for those with limited mobility. This hike does get crowded so it’s best to do it early in the morning or right before sunset.
Grotto Falls (2.8 miles roundtrip): Grotto Falls is a popular hike that is also relatively short and easy and is also on a well-maintained trail. This beautiful hike takes you directly behind a waterfall for a breathtaking experience.
Chimney Tops (3.3 miles roundtrip): The Chimney Tops trail is one of the Smokies’ most iconic hikes. It’s a short hike and offers amazing views at the top, but don’t be fooled by the relatively short distance this hike covers. The last mile has an elevation gain of over 800 feet making it a strenuous climb to the top. The Chimney Tops themselves were closed after the huge Gatlinburg fire of 2016, but a new viewing platform has been built where the trail currently ends.
Alum Cave (4.4 miles roundtrip): One of our favorite hikes in the Smokies, the Alum Cave trail starts on Newfound Gap Road and follows Alum Cave Creek before heading up towards Mount LeConte. You’ll hike through a rock tunnel known as Arch Rock, and at the end of your hike you’ll reach Alum Cave which is actually an 80-foot tall concaved bluff you can rest under before heading back down.
5. Drive the Roaring Fork Motor Trail
The Roaring Fork Motor Trail is one of the most popular drives through the national park. This one-way loop is only 5.5 miles long, but it is a narrow winding road with lots of places you’ll want to stop to explore and take pictures. Most people take around 2 hours to drive through the entire trail.
For the best experience, it’s best to stop at one of the park’s visitor centers beforehand to pick up the National Park Service’s guidebook to the Roaring Fork Motor Trail. It’s only $1 and contains information on the flora and fauna of this area, as well as the history of the community that existed here before it was displaced by the creation of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Towards the second half of the drive, you’ll encounter log cabins, grist mills, and a church that are all very well-preserved and quite interesting to visit. You’ll also drive past the Place of a Thousand Drips which is one of only two waterfalls in the national park that you can drive to.
6. See the Fireflies
Once a relatively unknown natural phenomenon, seeing the Smoky Mountain’s synchronous fireflies has now become a major bucket list item for many visitors to Gatlinburg. The Smoky Mountains just happen to be home to the Western Hemisphere’s largest population of synchronous fireflies (Photinus Carolinus).
It’s hard to do this unique experience justice with words, but you can imagine thousands of tiny lightning bugs all lighting up simultaneously in a visually stunning mating ritual. You can only see them for about 2-3 weeks each summer, typically at the end of May to the beginning of June.
The best way to see them is to book a campsite at Elkmont Campground, just a 25-minute drive from downtown Gatlinburg. Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance online or by calling. It’s impossible to predict the exact time that the fireflies will put on their show but planning on the first day of June will be your best bet.
There is so much more to see and do
The risk of last minute cancellations will be the responsibility of the guest.
