Simple Pleasures in the Great Smoky Mountains !

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A cozy cabin interior with a fireplace, leather recliners, a television, and a stone fireplace surround.
A small cabin with a porch, a chimney, and a gravel driveway.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining area, kitchen, and a window.
A wooden deck with a grill, two wicker chairs, and a table.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a lamp, a mirror, and a window.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Townsend, TN
  • Place, Laurel Valley Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Townsend Visitor Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Loft Sleeping Area

2 Twin Beds

Main Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Floor Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Upstairs Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the neighborhood

Townsend

Located in Townsend, this cabin is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cades Cove and Tuckaleechee Caverns, while The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum and Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center are cultural highlights. River Rage Go-Kart Track and Hedgewood Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Townsend, TN

What's nearby

  • Laurel Valley Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 6 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Dark Island Swinging Bridge - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 7 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Walland Shop Groceries And Gas - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Peaceful Side Social - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Townsend Abbey - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burgermaster Drive-in - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Artistic Bean - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Simple Pleasures in the Great Smoky Mountains ! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Simple Pleasures in the Great Smoky Mountains !?

As of Oct 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Simple Pleasures in the Great Smoky Mountains ! on Nov 29, 2026 start from $211, 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 Simple Pleasures in the Great Smoky Mountains !?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Simple Pleasures in the Great Smoky Mountains !?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Simple Pleasures in the Great Smoky Mountains ! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Laurel Valley Golf Course and within 6 mi (10 km) of The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum and Tuckaleechee Caverns. Dark Island Swinging Bridge and Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host Jo was so wonderful. The cabin was very clean. We really enjoyed our stay. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was as expected per information on VRBO. The canin was clean and met all of our needs. The screen porch was a bonus. I will be staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We met up with our son, daughter-in-law and grandkids at the cabin. We enjoyed the table on the back porch for breakfast. It was very clean and had comfortable furniture.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay at Simple Pleasure was perfect! Everything was perfect when we arrived and any questions were answered via text within 5 minutes. The cabin has absolutely everything you might need. The location was perfect for enjoying Townsend and Cades Cove! You won’t be disappointed with a stay at this incredible cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was very clean and well-appointed. Host even came by in person to help when we were having trouble with the TV remote. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. Location was within a few minutes of all we had planned.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved Simple Pleasures!!! It was spotless and had all of the necessities we needed. Our goal was to find a place that was woodsy, quiet, and close to the Smokies for hiking. This definitely met all of our goals. We loved Jo’s screened in porch for playing cards, games, and morning coffee. We were also impressed with all of the many great little restaurants. The town was very hospitable as was our host who communicated quickly if we had a question. We absolutely adored our stay in Jo’s cabin and will definitely return if ever in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay in the Smokies!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a lovely and quiet getaway for us, and near to sites and activities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super clean cabin! Jo is super nice and very communicative. It was a great place to stay for our weekend in GSMNP. The highlights of the trip were River Rat Tubing and seeing a bear on the trail to Cataract Falls. Wonderful memories were made as we close out the summer and send the kids back off to college.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin worked great for our needs. Especially liked the luggage racks in the bedrooms (which were very large rooms). Saw deer by the porch one morning! Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our weekend away in Townsend at Simple Pleasures. Jo responded quickly and left us some yummy chocolates as a welcome gift. We enjoyed mornings and evenings on the back porch and the location was close to everything. We even saw a bear on our drive out one morning. Perfect for our couples weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay at this cabin! Property was very clean and host was very responsive with a couple questions we had. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a very nice cabin. The TV was a devil to operate and seemed to have a mind of its own. Very clean and very nice. It rained while we were there and we noticed the deck out back was very slick when wet. But the grill worked great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and very clean. The area was very quiet and beautiful. The host was always quick to answer if we had any questions. My only complaint is the downstairs bed was hard as a rock. It was awful!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin is lovely. We enjoyed our stay. It would be 5 stars if the lighting is better. But overall, we love the cabin and will definitely rebook it again if come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay, great location in townsend, beautiful yet still close to town and the smokies.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin in the woods. Close to GSMNP. Warm and quiet. The host was very responsive. Recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great place, a lot of fun roads to ride Your motorcycle on. Place was very clean and easy to get there.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time with the Family
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super clean and very cozy cabin in a quiet area of Townsend. Loved having a screened in porch and the recliners were great for relaxing after a day of hiking.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jo was an amazing host! The cabin was very welcoming and cozy. It was very clean and provided plenty of space to relax and enjoy our trip. The beds and couches were extremely comfortable. The city of Townsend had plenty to offer to keep us from going to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. We are looking forward to staying here again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and easy to access. The grandkids loved the loft.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was an amazing stay. Cabin very clean everything stocked just as listed. Had to contact property owner to ask simple question (our showers operate different) and they got back to us so fast! Would highly recommend for anyone who wants a quiet family get away in a cute cozy cabin
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Cabin

Cabin is very spacious and well equipped for everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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