When it comes to location, Misty Mountain Hideaway’s is close to perfect. The three-bedroom log cabin is in the Covered Bridge Resort, just five minutes from the Pigeon Forge Parkway, the town’s main thoroughfare. When you stay here, you can quickly and easily get to just about every attraction the area has to offer, from Dollywood to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, from dinner theaters to golf. Yet the resort is so peaceful and beautiful, you can easily forget just how close to the action you are. Misty Mountain Hideaway has even more going for it than a convenient, restful locale. The two-story cabin is an outstanding combination of comfort and rustic charm, with spectacular views of the Smoky Mountains right outside your windows. The main floor’s huge wraparound deck is ideal for admiring the views, savoring the fresh mountain air and listening to the birds singing in the sunshine. Sip your morning juice or coffee on one of the deck’s rockers. Enjoy a meal at the outdoor dining table and stargaze late at night from the deck swing. Any time of day or night is perfect for luxuriating in the deck’s hot tub, though it’s especially restorative after a day spent hiking, rafting, biking or fishing. The cabin’s interior is just as relaxing and welcoming as its deck, with wood-planked floors, walls and ceilings, comfortable furnishings and plenty of windows to bring the outdoors in. There’s loads of seating in the living area for everyone to gather together to watch the big game on the flat-panel TV or play Pictionary. In winter the stone-surround fireplace, located between the living and dining areas, will make the space even more charming than it already is. As well as being near attractions, Misty Mountain Hideaway is close to markets—a good thing, because once you see the large, fabulously equipped kitchen, you’ll want to cook at least some of your meals here rather than dine out all the time. Stainless-steel appliances, cookware, tableware, plenty