Treat you and your family to a cabin rental on your next vacation or weekend getaway. Imagine yourself relaxing for a moment, laying in a hammock outside of your beautiful log or cedar cabin. You have plenty of space around you and you are enjoying the fresh air and magnificent scenery, instead of looking out at all of the cars jammed into the parking lot of the hotel. Can you picture yourself beginning to unwind now that you are away from the office and the fast pace of city life? There is something special about renting a cabin for your vacation. You will be glad that you did, and your kids will talk about it for years. We rented a log cabin on our last vacation, and our kids still think that it was the neatest place that we ever stayed.

Cabin rentals come in all shapes and sizes. Choose from rustic pioneer cabins or lookout towers, small cozy log or cedar cabins, or opt for a large luxurious cabin or vacation home. Cabins range from small 1-bedroom cabins to large cabins with 10, 12 or more bedrooms. Whether you are looking for a small intimate cabin for two or something that can accommodate dozens of family members or friends the right cabin is waiting for you. Cabin rentals are available throughout the United States. Often, located in out-of-the-way places with magnificent scenery, cabins provide a great alternative to an ordinary hotel stay, and there are cabin rentals that fit any budget.

Here are some top cabin rental locations to consider for your next family vacation or getaway. Each of these areas offer a wide selection of cabin rentals, and plenty of fun for the entire family.

Big Bear Cabins – Big Bear Lake, California is a four seasons resort community surrounded by the San Bernardino National Forest. It is approximately 80 miles northeast of Los Angeles, California. The area offers a wide range of cabin rentals, and vacation rentals for year-round family fun. Activities include boating and water sports, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, golfing, skiing, snowboarding and many other fun family activities.

Smoky Mountain Cabins – The Great Smoky Mountains are a major mountain range in the southern part of the Appalachian Mountains. Also called the Smoky Mountains or the Smokies, they straddle the border between Tennessee and North Carolina, and attract millions of visitors each year. There are many wonderful cabins and cabin rentals available throughout the Smoky Mountains. Both Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge are two great communities that offer a nice selection of cabin rentals. While you are in the area visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, ride the country’s largest aerial tram to the top of Ober Gatlinburg, and visit the famous Dollywood Theme Park.

Branson Cabins – Branson, Missouri is nestled in the beautiful Ozark Mountains not far from Table Rock Lake. The area offers plenty of fun for the entire family. If you enjoy the outdoors there is fishing, boating and other water sports, hiking, horseback riding, and golf. While you are in the area be sure and visit the famous Silver Dollar City Theme Park, and take in some shows in Branson. It will be a trip that the entire family enjoys, and there are many good cabin rentals available in this area.

As I mentioned, there are cabin rentals available throughout the United States and these come in all shapes, sizes and price ranges. I have mentioned just a few of the more popular spots here to give you some ideas for your next family vacation. Take the time to create lasting memories for you and your children. Make your next trip extra special by renting a cabin – you will be glad that you did!