Destinations
Regions we cover in depth, chosen for their cabin culture and range of pool seasons. Each guide covers when to go, where to stay and what to ask about the pool.
Tennessee & North Carolina
Forested ridgelines straddling the Tennessee–North Carolina line, with cabin communities climbing the hills around Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville. Summer is pool season here; for spring and fall trips, look for heated or indoor pools.
Outdoor pools: roughly late spring to early fall
Explore Great Smoky MountainsGeorgia
A small mountain town in north Georgia beside Lake Blue Ridge and the Chattahoochee National Forest. Expect winding roads and steep driveways, which are worth asking about for winter visits.
Outdoor pools: roughly late spring to early fall
Explore Blue RidgeTexas
Rolling limestone hills, spring-fed rivers and wine country between Austin, San Antonio and Fredericksburg. Long, hot summers make a private pool a welcome part of any stay.
Outdoor pools: a long warm season
Explore Texas Hill CountryCalifornia
Boulder-strewn high desert around Joshua Tree National Park, Yucca Valley and Twentynine Palms. Days can be hot and nights cold, so pool heating matters more than you might expect.
Ask about heating outside summer
Explore Joshua Tree & High Desert
