Located in Townsend, this cabin is in the city centre and on a river. Island at Pigeon Forge and Christmas Place are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cades Cove. Travelling with kids? Make time for Ober Mountain, or head to an event or a match at The Ripken Experience - Pigeon Forge. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
Metcalf Bottoms - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
Townsend Visitor Center - 11 min drive - 9.9 km
Getting around
Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 39 min drive
Restaurants
Sloppy Hog Saloon - 6 min drive
Peaceful Side Social - 10 min drive
The Townsend Abbey - 9 min drive
Burgermaster Drive-in - 10 min drive
The Heavenly Roast - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Private Cabin Close to Gatlinburg., Pigeon Forge, Townsend and Wears Valley pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Private Cabin Close to Gatlinburg., Pigeon Forge, Townsend and Wears Valley ?
As of 23 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Cabin Close to Gatlinburg., Pigeon Forge, Townsend and Wears Valley on 6 Nov, 2026 start from S$1,487, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Private Cabin Close to Gatlinburg., Pigeon Forge, Townsend and Wears Valley ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Private Cabin Close to Gatlinburg., Pigeon Forge, Townsend and Wears Valley ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Private Cabin Close to Gatlinburg., Pigeon Forge, Townsend and Wears Valley ?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Private Cabin Close to Gatlinburg., Pigeon Forge, Townsend and Wears Valley located?
This family-friendly Townsend cabin is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Next To Heaven and Metcalf Bottoms. Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a great time and the property was as listed. The location was excellent and communication from the owner was outstanding. I would highly recommend.
We loved our stay at this cabin! The location is amazing -- it's close to everything, yet secluded and has amazing sunrise/sunset views. This was the perfect set up for our multi-generational vacation. The bedrooms were perfect for our mother-in-law, ourselves, and our adult daughters. Everyone had their own private spaces, but the living room and kitchen were spacious and had plenty of room for everyone. Check-in was super easy, and the owners were very responsive and checked in a couple of times by text during our stay. We would most definitely stay here again!
Everything was great and just as described in the property description and the other guest reviews. Property is very well stocked. We did see a bear two of our five days that we were there. Jeff was a wonderful host. Answered me on everything right away and gave me all the necessary information I needed.
The cabin was absolutely beautiful and more stunning than the photos! I love the high ceilings! We were completely surrounded by mountains and we loved the view! It was perfect for our family and would definitely visit again. We highly recommend and our host Jeff was very courteous and accomodating. Thank you for providing us with the perfect location for Christmas memories this year!
Beautiful views of nearby Smokies from back deck.Saw three bears, mama and her two yearlings. Comfortable cabin, plenty of space, very homey and well equipped. Owners are very nice and answered our questions promptly.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct, 2025
Thank you again for choosing our cabin for your vacation needs. We would love to host you again. God bless.
Beautiful property with lovely sunset views! We saw an amazing Barred Owl in a tree right outside the front door! The neighbors up the hill saw a bear in the middle of the road but it left before we could see it so they are definitely around! The home is better equipped than many rental homes we have stayed in with the kitchen items we needed and enough hand soap, toilet paper, etc for our stay. Thank you for opening up your home for our family and our dog!
We loved our stay at this beautiful cabin. It was perfectly laid out with a bedroom and bath on every level. The bottom floor even had bunk beds which was an awesome surprise. The sunset views were to die for. The porches are definitely where we spent most of our time. The host was amazing and very attentive to our needs. We so appreciated and enjoyed our stay.
Beautiful clean cabin with an amazing view. Comfortable accommodations, great communication with property owner, easy check in/out process. Would definitely recommend and plan on returning ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul, 2025
Thank you for treating our home like it was your own. We would not hesitate to tent to
You again. God Bless
Beautiful views from the deck. Peaceful and quiet. Saw two baby bears playing at 3am. Very homey, lots of space, and well equipped. Fresh towels, soaps, utensils, and everything we needed. Owners are very nice and welcoming. Wished we could have stayed longer.
The property was above average overall! We have stayed in this area many times, the views (and bears) don’t disappoint. Kitchen was great, beds were great and the game room was fun! The only thing we didn’t appreciate was the dog hair accumulation under beds and tables and highly visible on the black bedding.
The cabin was beautiful! We loved that each floor had its own bedroom and bathroom. The view was spectacular at sunrise and sunset. The kitchen was well equipped, with lots of counter space. The location is perfect, close to Townsend, Cades Cove, Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg. The host was wonderful to work with and communication was above expectations! Any time we had questions, we quickly got a response.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov, 2025
It was truly a pleasure to host your family. Thanks again for choosing our cabin. God bless you guys now and for the upcoming holiday season
This cabin was cozy, charming and clean. The kitchen was well stocked; so much so, that we prepared a full Thanksgiving Dinner. The living space had a smart tv and a wood burning stove that we enjoyed. The location was perfect for seeing Cade's Cove, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Dinner at Dancing Bear was excellent; we know now though to make a reservation if we go again. Our host was hospitable and available by phone. As a VRBO host myself, I can say this place was top notch!
First of all, Jeff was great to communicate with. The house was very good. We had no issues with any items. All items were in good working order. View across the mountains were beautiful. Surrounding area is peaceful & quiet. Don't hesitate to enjoy this rental.
This was a dream of a property! Just in the right location and the view was perfect! And be ready for bears! While we didn’t see one they frequently show up! Great hosts and very clean home! Best cabin in the Smokies!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2025
Thank you so much for the kind review and for treating our home as it was your own. God Bless
This place could best be decided as high end modern industrial with lots of wood (which I love) meets Martha Stewart. I especially loved the beds and the bedding, and it was THE most dog friendly place I’ve stayed at ever. I would definitely stay here again. I would love to buy the place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct, 2024
Mary had the opportunity to enjoy the marriage of her daughter in the Smoky Mountains. What a memory. What a blessing. TY for choosing Mimi and Papas Black Bear Cabin
It was truly a wonderful experience. The cabin is gorgeous inside out, very peaceful, we loved that it was pet friendly. Host was helpful, communicative throughout our stay. Absolutely recommend renting the cabin out! Can’t wait to come back
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2023
Thank you for choosing our cabin. We appreciate the communication back and forth and for leaving our home clean. We would
Love to have you back
Had a wonderful relaxing time here with family. Our fur beasties loved it too. Accommodations were good for 6 adults although could have had more storage in basement bedroom. The kitchen had plenty of room with extra large dining table. Our host reached out to us personally when I had a booking question. Would highly recommend. Close to Cades Cove, Seveiervelle, Pigeon Forge. Located in Townsend, TN.