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PRIVATE POOL! STUNNING VIEWS! PREMIER Family Lodge on 50 acres in the Smokies!

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Pool
Covered balcony overlooking the private seasonal pool and the Smoky Mountains.
Private pool open Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Enjoy lunch on the patio beside the private seasonal pool.
Beautiful entrance to Firefly's paved driveway

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 22

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 22)

1st Bedroom

2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

2nd Bedroom

1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

3rd Bedroom

2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Beds

4th Bedroom

2 Twin Bunk Beds

Living Room Downstairs

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

2nd Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

3rd Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

PRIVATE POOL! STUNNING VIEWS! PREMIER Family Lodge on 50 acres in the Smokies!

Welcome to Tuckaleechee Retreat Center, a Christian non-profit, which is home to the National Office for Children's Bible Ministries, Inc. We offer seven cabins/lodges of varying sizes, sleeping from 2-40 guests! The main lodge features a beautiful saltwater pool, which is available to all of our guests, open Memorial Day through Labor Day. All cabins have fully equipped kitchens, grills, hot tubs, and gas fireplaces (Firefly Lodge has an electric fireplace). Bed and bath linens are also provided! Activities available to all of our guests include the shared saltwater pool, corn hole, and fire pit.

Firefly Lodge has the most spectacular, sweeping views of any of our cabins, and is a favorite among our guests. In season, fireflies sparkle throughout the 48-acre property, from grass to treetops. Firefly Lodge provides 4 bedrooms (see Sleeping Arrangements below for bed layouts) and 3.5 bathrooms. This 2-story lodge has an open floor plan on the main floor for the kitchen, living room with 65" Roku TV/DVD, and dining room. Fully equipped kitchen features a Keurig, industrial coffee maker, retro appliances including 6-burner stovetop, convection/regular combo oven, dishwasher, trash compacter, microwave, fridge, and all the cookware/dishes needed to prepare meals. The dining room seats up to 22 people at the hand-crafted farmhouse style table. Additional dining seating available in the sunroom.

2 bedrooms, and 2.5 bathrooms complete the main floor. 2 additional bedrooms and 1 bathroom are on the lower level. Washer and dryer included in the second bedroom downstairs. Spacious living room downstairs for hanging out, provides a pull-out couch and 55" Roku TV/DVD.

Step outside onto the covered balcony to relax in the rocking chairs and porch swing. Or enjoy the lower deck that opens onto the beautiful private pool (open May through September). Soak in the private hot tub, conveniently located on the patio by the pool. You will also have access to the shared pool at Elk Lodge on our main property, from May-September. Gorgeous views of the surrounding mountains from the bedrooms & main rooms, balcony, and pool area!! The wide-open lawn is perfect for family games and activities (please note that it has a slight slope, due to our mountain location). Volleyball, a basketball hoop, and cornhole provided.

Firefly Lodge is ideal for family vacations, small reunions, and group retreats!!

First time bookings for CHURCH AND NON-PROFIT DISCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE!

Ask about our pastor's and full time ministry worker's discounts.

Our policies do not allow us to host wedding ceremonies on our property.

Guest will be required to sign Tuckaleechee Retreat Center's rental agreement after the booking is confirmed, which includes the rules and policies for our property including our no pets and no alcohol policy.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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About the neighborhood

Townsend

Located in Townsend, this cabin is in a rural area. Laurel Valley Golf Course and Next To Heaven are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Tube Junction and River Rage Go-Kart Track. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Jack Renfro Stadium, or consider a night out at The Trillium Venue. Water tubing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking nearby.
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Townsend, TN

What's nearby

  • Tuckaleechee Caverns - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 11 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Cades Cove - 28 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Cades Cove Visitor Center - 37 min drive - 38.7 km
  • Dollywood - 40 min drive - 45.3 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Walland Shop Groceries And Gas - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Peaceful Side Social - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Artistic Bean - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Townsend Abbey - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Apple Valley Cafe Express - ‬8 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Misty B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great retreat center and the staff was very accommodating!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Travis G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. Beautiful location. Everyone enjoyed the pool very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Betty L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

We had a great time. Beautiful scenery. Quiet peaceful area. Very private. Just overalll met our expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful & Plenty

Our church ladies came for the WOJ conference and loved our stay. We did have a problem with turning up the wrong drive. We didn't see the small sign in the dark telling us to go ahead for office. We also had issues with AC but it was taken care of promptly. We brought 19 ladies and really enjoyed the house, inside and out!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Travis G.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Trailer needs a lot of work. There were several things that were broken. Also tiny. Can’t imagine more than two people staying there. Location on the water was great, but trailers, rvs very close together. Would not stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dakota S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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