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Cozy Cottage near National Park w/ Awesome Mountain Views! Extremely clean!

Cabin in Townsend with kitchen and patio

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The cabin has a horse themed decor.
Exterior
Dining
Exterior
Rich and Scott Mountain range divides us from Cades Cove.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6750 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Townsend, TN
  • Place, Tuckaleechee Caverns
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cades Cove
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Dollywood
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Cottage near National Park w/ Awesome Mountain Views! Extremely clean!

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 a DVD player. There is a patio area outside the French doors. There is a panoramic mountain view all around the cabin. The yard surrounding the cabin is great for children to safely run and play. Our Rancher is a non-smoking cabin.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
No Exceptions
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed on the front porch.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Townsend

Located in Townsend, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum and Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Tube Junction and River Rage Go-Kart Track. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Townsend, TN

What's nearby

  • Tuckaleechee Caverns - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Cades Cove - 27 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Dollywood - 39 min drive - 43.9 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 43 min drive - 46.5 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Apple Valley Cafe Express - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Little River Pub And Deli - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Dancing Bean - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Towns End Coffee Co - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Cottage near National Park w/ Awesome Mountain Views! Extremely clean! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cozy Cottage near National Park w/ Awesome Mountain Views! Extremely clean!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Cottage near National Park w/ Awesome Mountain Views! Extremely clean!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Cottage near National Park w/ Awesome Mountain Views! Extremely clean!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Cottage near National Park w/ Awesome Mountain Views! Extremely clean! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Tuckaleechee Caverns and within 6 miles (10 km) of The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum and Dark Island Swinging Bridge. Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail and Townsend Visitor Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 165 out of 176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 176 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I would highly recommend this place, very beautiful and cozy amazing view
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henrietta B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed our 2nd time staying with Melody! The house is very clean and everything is perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany u.

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

Nice place

Loved the view and the horses
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

david m.

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

Great little home

It was probably the cleanest and nicest vrbo that we ever stayed in. Loved the mountains in the background. Very peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family came down and stayed for a few days for Fall Break. The cabin was clean and cozy! Very easy to locate and had everything we needed. We enjoyed the porch swing and the fire pit to make s’mores! The location was perfect! The town has restaurants and shops. It was nice to be away from the busy tourist areas, but was very easy to get to Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg! Melody was very sweet and accommodating and made sure we had everything we needed. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay. Peaceful. The manager was detailed on instructions.
Morning coffee view from the porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

PALLAVI S.

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

Trip to Smokey Mountain

The cabin was great and the location was good too
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophia Z.

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

Love, love, love this cabin

Cute cabin, great location and close to Gatlinburg.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chad G., Chickamauga GA

Great place

Very easy to get to nice an quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Girls trip

We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erika P.

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

Great stay!

Great country cabin with beautiful view. Loved the porch swing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay B., Selma,NC

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

Perfect Location

This is one of the top rentals I have stayed at. Clean and comfortable and a great location to explore the Smoky Mountains.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

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

Great atmosphere all around

Have enjoyed my stay at the property everytime I've stayed there over the past 6yrs
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, quiet, peaceful, and beautiful view. Most gracious VRBO host ever. Easy directions and access to the home. Fantastic water pressure. Beds were comfortable. Morning coffee on the porch was wonderful. Close enough to town for shopping but far enough away to be out of the hustle/bustle of the Ballon Fest and then the Jeep Fest the following weekend. This will definitely be the rental we choose for return trips to Townsend. It was a great much needed relaxing vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abhay S.

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

Close to Everything

We enjoyed the cabin and the proximity to all things touristy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal B.

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

Labor day weekend

The place was a great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

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

Greta place!

The cabin was exactly as the listing said. Great views and great place!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gene L., Carriere,ms

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

Quick trip

Nice and quiet area. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy V.

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

Lovely cabin

The cabin was clean and beautiful. It was so peaceful there. We can't wait to go back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fred J.

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

We had a great time! Thank you for your clean and comfortable accommodations!

The process was smooth!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed our stay. The cabin was quiet and peaceful; and we had a great view of the mountains around us. This cabin was everything it advertised and budget friendly. Thank you Melody for a lovely place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily F.

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

Great comfy stay

As described. Friendly host, quiet surroundings. Just delightful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna Z.

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

A very welcoming stay

So clean, spacious and serene.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christin L.

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

Nice and clean

Had a wonderful stay at the cabin. Very clean and it was in a nice quiet location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey E.

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

ranch stay

wonderful, nice and clean, very nice owner, we will be staying again in the future. Very reasonable rates.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Melody Gilbertson

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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!

Why they chose this property

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 property 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!

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English

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