Frame Worthy

Frame Worthy is a 330-square-foot A-frame cabin raised on stilts in the hills near Sevierville, Tennessee, a short drive from Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mountain National Park. The cabin sits just off Little Cove Road, a winding but paved mountain road, so expect the occasional passing car or motorcycle.

Inside, it's a loft-style layout built around a king bed, an electric fireplace, and a small yoga and meditation corner with mats and dumbbells. There's no separate bedroom, dresser, oven, dishwasher, or washer/dryer, so pack accordingly for longer stays. A stocked kitchenette covers the basics, and a charcoal grill is available for cookouts, though guests need to bring their own charcoal and firewood.

The outdoor setup is the real draw: a private hot tub strung with lights, a barrel sauna reached by a lighted path through the trees, a custom fire pit with Adirondack chairs, and hanging swing chairs underneath the cabin. Wi-Fi is fast enough for remote work or streaming, and a Roku TV is on hand for evenings in. The whole property, including the hot tub, sauna and fire pit area, is private to one booking at a time.

Frame Worthy sleeps three and has one bedroom, with a minimum price of $250 a night. It's not pet-friendly, and the stilted, hillside setup may not suit guests with mobility limitations. Reservations can be made through Cush Properties, with cancellation policies enforced strictly, including for weather or travel delays, so travel insurance is worth considering. No checkouts are permitted on Thanksgiving or Christmas Day if a stay overlaps those dates.