Anasone S.
Yelp
Teaching is a stressful job! Every break I get, I always make it a point to go somewhere to reset, rejuvenate and re-energize.
If you are tired of staying in a hotel and want a different experience or lodging, try the Getaway cabins! They have several locations throughout the US. Here's the breakdown for you of the most important factors for a good vacay.
PRICE: Let's be honest, teachers don't make the kind of money a doctor or lawyer make but that doesn't mean we can't have a great vacay on a budget! Since I had the whole week off for February break, I decided to book 2 days during the week which was only $99 a night. The cool thing is that there are no service fees, resort fees, or cleaning fees that you would find at an airbnb! There's just your typical tax fees added. Speaking of fees and prices, price will fluctuate based on the days you go. It's cheaper during the weekdays. Just check on the days and the prices will be displayed. Also the price varies at some location based on the " type of cabin" and views. Like a classic cabin or Starview is cheaper than a suite because it has less space.
SPACE: Speaking of space, the typical cabin is spacious enough for two people. However, they also have cabins that have two beds ( bunkstyle) if you want to take your kids. There's not a lot of room to cramp 4 grown folks in there though. That's just my opinion. Other than that, the cabin has all the modern conveniences like a bathroom, table, and a kitchenette. We didn't feel crowded or lacking anything. We had plenty of space to cook and hang out inside. There's a cool patio and fire pit to cook smores or your meals outside if you have cabin fever!
ENTERTAINMENT: There are books and a radio and that's about it in terms of entertainment. The radio actually was great because we played music as we cooked and relaxed. If you are addicted to your phone, be prepared for sketchy connections. They do warn you about that though. I was prepared by taking downloading movies on my laptop just in case I got bored.
THINGS TO DO: Besides what I have already covered, when you book, they will list points of interest such as hiking trails, nearby restaurants or stores. For example, at this location we were close to one of one of the best lake in the US, Dale Hollow Lake. It was only 3 miles from Celine, TN where our cabin was. So if you love fishing and big lakes, make sure you check them out.
If you are truly looking to commune with nature, lock away your phones( there is a lockbox for that), and just unwind, book your stay!