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Private Cabin Close to Gatlinburg., Pigeon Forge, Townsend and Wears Valley

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A spacious living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, a stone fireplace, and a wooden staircase leading to an upper level.
A spacious living room with a wooden ceiling, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and a large window overlooking a deck.
A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a window with curtains.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a central island, and a dining area with a rustic wooden table and chairs.
A two-story stone house with a metal roof, a covered porch, and a garage.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Townsend, TN
  • Place, Next To Heaven
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Walker Sisters Place
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Private Cabin Close to Gatlinburg., Pigeon Forge, Townsend and Wears Valley

This cabin sits on over 5 acres, all three levels have their own sleeping quarters, bathroom and privacy for each level. Perfect for couples, dear friends or family. Comfortable beds and amazing views of The Smoky Mountains. A million dollar view! Covered porch on two levels to enjoy sunrises and sunsets. Recently renovated and well maintained. This cabin does not have cabins on the left and the right. It is peaceful and tranquil. It has the quiet and seclusion your family is looking for. Just 1/4 mile off of HWY 321 in Townsend. This is truly a family retreat away from the hustle and bustle, yet close to all attractions that Gatlinburg has to offer, just14 miles away from the Gatlinburg park entrance. Pigeon Forge 7 miles, Dollywood just 12 miles away. The Townsend entrance to the Smoky Mountain National Park just 5 miles. 4 miles from the Wears Valley entrance to the park at Metcalf Bottom off of Line Springs Road. Minutes to the Tuckaleechee River, Cades Cove, and the Tuckaleechee Caverns. River tubbing just three miles away at the River Rat. So much to do everything is so close.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Stairs, railings adult supervision required
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Please clean up your pets waste
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please set thermostats to 78° degrees when there is the need for AC and 68° when there is the need for heat.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Lock all doors and windows when you leave.
If you bring pets, please clean up the waste and put in a bag and dispose of in garbage bin located at the end of the driveway
Do not flush women's feminine products down the toilets

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2949450
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Townsend

Located in Townsend, this cabin is in the city center 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. Traveling with kids? Make time for Ober Mountain, or check out an event or a game 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.
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Townsend, TN

What's nearby

  • Next To Heaven - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Walker Sisters Place - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • 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

  • McGhee Tyson 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 Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Cabin Close to Gatlinburg., Pigeon Forge, Townsend and Wears Valley on Oct 29, 2026 start from $434, 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?

Onsite 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 ?

Check-out 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 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property and the host was very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it - view is spectacular; very spacious and comfortable. Owner was in touch to be sure we were happy. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 4, 2026
Thanks again for choosing us. If we can ever accommodate you in the future we would love to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Stay

House is beautiful. We completely enjoyed our stay. We love staying in Wears Valley, so this rental was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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 Oct 23, 2025
Thank you again for choosing our cabin for your vacation needs. We would love to host you again. God bless.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cabin with excellent mountain/sunset views

The space was very large and clean. The sunset views from the outdoor deck was gorgeous! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serenity

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 Jul 6, 2025
Thank you for treating our home like it was your own. We would not hesitate to tent to You again. God Bless
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great view and bear watching

Great location for family reunion in Townsend. Beautiful place to stay with postcard views of mountains. Entertainment by momma bear and cubs.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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 Nov 17, 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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location

our families first vacation to Tennessee.. The property was gorgeous. The cabin was immaculate.. thank you for the hospitality
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Recent stay

House was as described. Great location, easy process and communication with owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing View

The morning views, with breakfast on the deck was so peaceful. There was room for everyone and the kids even forgot there was a TV.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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 Jul 21, 2025
Thank you so much for the kind review and for treating our home as it was your own. God Bless
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful atmosphere!

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 Oct 22, 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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacay 2023

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 Aug 14, 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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by Jeff Newton

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Welcome to Mimi and Papas Cabin. This is our home that we are opening up to you. We hope that you enjoy it as much as our family does. There is so much to explore in this area. When you are not exploring, you will be enjoying outdoor scenic beauty and comfort that this house has to offer.

Why they chose this property

This property is centrally located. Easy access to Townsend, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Wears Valley. The advantage is that you are close to these areas yet you will enjoy the fact that this property sits on over 5 acres of pure privacy, breathtaking views and 2 balconies that are perfectly placed to enjoy the million dollar view.. Unlike most cabins that are literally right on top or next to each other, you will enjoy the peaceful setting that this property offers with family or dear friends. This cabin has beds on all three levels, each level has privacy enabling you to share this opportunity with friends or family. We are pet friendly, also included is Pac-Man Arcade machine and a pool table. We believe you will love this house from top to bottom.

What makes this property unique

All the amenities you will need, 5 acres of privacy centrally located close to all of the attractions in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Townsend. Two large decks with breathtaking views of the Smokies , three levels with privacy on each level, perfect for a vacation with friends or family, pool table ,arcade, we are pet friendly.

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