Together
VRBO is part of the HomeAway family, the world leader in vacation rentals with over 1 million listings. We offer the largest selection of properties for any travel occasion and every budget. We’re committed to helping families and friends find a perfect vacation rental to create unforgettable travel experiences together.
Family & Pet Friendly One Level Cabin With Lovely Yard & Awesome Mountain View!
| Sleeps | 6 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Space | 750 sq. ft. |
| Property type | cabin |
Overview
NO STEPS or one step entrances, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, covered carport, on one acre.
The Rancher is a comfortable, convenient and cozy cabin. Its amenities include a fully equipped kitchen with 5 ft. trestle table in the dining area, washer & dryer, central heat & air, wood burning fireplace, two bedrooms, 1 bath, jacuzzi in one of the bedrooms, covered porch w/swing and rocker, covered carport and Weber charcoal grill. There is also a TV (w/cable hookup) and with a DVD and VCR player. There is a patio area outside the French doors with a picnic table. There is a panoramic mountain view all around the cabin. The yard surrounding the cabin is great for exercising pets or for children to safely run and play.
About Melody Gilbertson
I have lived in Townsend for 35 years and it is definitely home for me. I grew up on a dairy farm in northwest Wisconsin so I have always enjoyed living in the country. To live in an area as beautiful as the Smokies is a true blessing which I try to never take for granted!
Melody Gilbertson purchased this cabin in 2007
Why Melody Gilbertson chose East
I purchased the Rancher cabin in 2007 but managed the renting of it before that. The acre it sits on adjoins my 7 1/2 acres so the location is perfect for me. I love that it has its own setting, yet is close for me to go clean it or show it to guests.
What makes this cabin unique
The trees surrounding the cabin are outstanding in the spring - blossoms abound! There is a huge redbud tree, weeping cherry and bradford pear trees. In the fall you have the beautiful autumn colors to enjoy and in the summer the vibrant and lush greens. I never tire of the views of Rich Mountain behind and the Chilhowee Mtn. Range in front of the cabin. Sitting on the front porch swing and watching the horses in the small pasture in front of the cabin is so relaxing!
Amenities
Townsend Cabin Accommodation and Amenities
- cabin
- Guests provide their own meals
- 750 sq. ft.
- Check-in: 3:00 PM /
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Max. occupancy: 6
- Min. age of primary renter: 18
- Parties/events not allowed
- Pets considered ...
- Non smoking only ...
- Mountain View
- Rural
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Budget
- Family
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Air Conditioning
- Clothes Dryer
- Fireplace
- Heating
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Parking
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Dining Area
- seating for 6 people
- 1 Bathroom
-
Bathroom 1 -
toilet
,
combination tub/shower
,
sink with vanity
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
-
Bedroom 1 -
1 queen
,
Also has chest of drawers and closet
Bedroom 2 - 1 queen , Also has chest of drawers and closet
- One bedroom has a jacuzzi in it - not a hot tub with chemicals and a heater in it, but the kind where you fill it with fresh water and turn on the jets to various speeds.
- DVD Player
- Games
- Satellite / Cable
- Stereo
- Television
- Video Library
- Deck / Patio
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor Grill
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- wheelchair accessible ...
- Hot Tub ...
- churches
- cinemas
- health/beauty spa
- library
- museums
- playground
- restaurants
- winery tours
- bird watching
- horseback riding
- miniature golf
- scenic drives
- shopping
- sight seeing
- sledding
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- Babysitter
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
- basketball court
- cycling
- fishing
- fly fishing
- golf
- hiking
- hunting
- kayaking
- mountain climbing
- rafting
- rock climbing
- roller blading
- swimming
- water tubing
Reviews
5/5 -
(4 traveler reviews)
Wonderful cabin and very friendly and helpful owner!
The cabin had everything that we needed for a great vacation. Loved the location with mountain views and a pretty yard. Thank you Melody for making our stay in Townsend all that we were hoping for! We'll be back!
Lovely country setting. Awesome mountain views!
A great vacation! The cabin had everything we needed - very clean and comfortable. The porch swing was a favorite spot for relaxing and enjoying nature and the Smokies!
Completely Satisfied
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return soon. Miss Melody is a joy to work and chat with, and her cabin is very clean and comfortable. We spent most of our time on the front porch, enjoying the tranquility and millions of stars, the bunnies and horses and the pileated woodpecker on the roof. See the superb review by Station Wagon Vacation for more fine reasons to choose this cabin. Thank you again, Miss Melody, for being so gracious!
Family Vacation
This was our third stay with Miss Melody. Originally, we rented from Melody because she lives on site and it was our first VRBO experience.
We return because Miss Melody's cabins are:
1. Clean and Simple. This cabin has a larger kitchen and bath than the Tree House.
2. Have great mountain views
3. 5 minutes to the center of Townsend
4. In Dry Valley there are no tshirt shops, no fudge and no salt water taffy.
5. In Dry Valley everyone waves when you drive past and there are pretty lanes dotted with cabins and farms.
6. Spice. Spice is Miss Melody's horse and our daughters love to look out the window and see her in the pasture and to have her in the pasture near them when they play outside. On this trip another guest had three horses in the pasture.
Map
The Rancher cabin is located in Dry Valley which lies at the base of the Rich Mountain range. Dry Valley is a lovely, peaceful area with farms and country residences. The Great Smoky Mtn. National Park is just minutes from the cabin. In fact, the primitive one-way Rich Mountain Road which comes out of Cades Cove is only about 3 miles away. The small town of Townsend, which is one of the entrances to the Natl. Park, is also just 3 miles away. Townsend offers a number of restaurants, gas stations, two grocery stores plus several smaller markets, and an automobile repair shop. It also has the Little River Railroad Museum, Heritage Center, craft shops, Horseback Riding Stables, Little River Heartland Wedding Chapel, Lily Barn (with acres of Day Lilies and flower walkways) and the Tuckaleechee Caverns. Townsend is also reknowned for its walking/biking trail which runs on both sides of the road for 4 miles toward the Park entrance. There are tunnels to go from one side to the other and the spectacular mountain and river views make using it a memorable experience. It is a fun and safe activity for families. There are also excellent concerts at the Heritage Center Amphitheater and Wood 'N Strings Dulcimer shop. Within 20 to 25 miles from the cabin are the towns of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. You can enjoy the famous Dollywood theme park, bumper boats, water parks, race cars, indoor sky-diving, mini-golf and a variety of gift and craft shops there. But the main attraction is the natural beauty of the Smoky Mountains. There are miles of hiking trails and also auto tours where you can enjoy the pristine forests, mountain streams and waterfalls. The ever popular Cades Cove is just on the other side of the mountain behind the cabin (Rich Mountain). It has an 11 mile loop road that takes you past original log cabins, churches, barns and a water powered mill. It is a drive into the past, giving you a sense of what life was like in the mountains over 100 years ago. The Great Smoky Mountain National Park is the most visited National Park in the United States and once you've been here you will understand why!
Photos
Rates & Availability
- Available
- Unavailable
Additional information about rental rates
| Additional Guest Fee | $10 per person per night |
The "base price" per night for two people is $105.00. Each additional person 13 yrs. old and up is $10.00 extra, children 4 through 12 are $5.00 extra per night and children under 4 are free. The sales tax of 14.75% is added to the cost of the cabin. Specials are offered during the off season and a monthly rental would be considered for Jan., Feb. or March. Contact owner for cost.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- 50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date.
- 100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.
You might like these similar properties
- 1 Bedrooms
- Sleeps 2
- 120
- 1 Bedrooms
- Sleeps 2
- 105
- 4 Bedrooms
- Sleeps 10
- 38
You might like these similar properties
- 1 Bedrooms
- Sleeps 2
- 120
- 1 Bedrooms
- Sleeps 2
- 105
- 4 Bedrooms
- Sleeps 10
- 38
Request to Book