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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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  • Place, Tuckaleechee Caverns
  • Place, Laurel Valley Golf Course
  • Place, Cades Cove
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)

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.

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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

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. Tuckaleechee Caverns and Dark Island Swinging Bridge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cades Cove and Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail. Tube Junction and River Rage Go-Kart Track are also worth visiting. 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
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 9 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Laurel Valley Golf Course - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Cades Cove - 27 min drive - 26.4 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.

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

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
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

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan O.

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

Peaceful and relaxing!

Totally enjoyed our stay here, property was just as described, and very quiet location. Great base for day trips, or just relaxing in the porch swing. Host was easy to correspond with, and provided everything we needed. Definitely plan to stay here again if possible!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

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

Relaxing hideaway in a great location

The Cozy Cottage was everything we had hoped for: Great location near Cades Cove, the giant cave, and great hikes. The place was clean and spacious. A nice home away from home in the Smoky Mountains! The horses out back were fun to watch too.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Koral S.

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

Peaceful Mountain Cabin

We went on a babymoon to Melody’s cabin and it was lovely. The cabin was very homey and cozy and had everything we needed! We really enjoyed our stay, and Melody is a great host. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan M.

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

Quiet and Relaxing

Great place to stay. Quiet and peaceful neighborhood just minutes from Townsend. The Rancher had everything we needed for our stay and the added bonus of some of our favorite food seasonings in the cabinet (it’s the little things). Will definitely keep this as the first place we look at for every trip to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very quiet, clean and comfortable. Enjoyed sitting in the porch swing with a view of the mountains. The host was easy to contact and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Great

Peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meg I.

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

Serene

We loved staying in Melody’s quaint cabin. It was far enough away from the Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg madness but close enough to hiking in the Smokies that made the location ideal. It had everything we needed and more, including a jacuzzi in the master bedroom. Great place!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Perfect cabin

Absolutely loved everything about this cabin!! The Christmas decor was such a special touch!! We loved baking cookies and our first Christmas meal together here!! Would definitely return for future stays!! The host was very sweet and considerate!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

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

Cozy Getaway

We loved staying here! Melody was very attentive, even turning on the lights for us so we wouldn’t come to a dark home. It was close to the attractions but far enough away to be peaceful and relaxing. The horse-themed cottage was comfortable and met our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

April B.

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

Peaceful cozy getaway

We absolutely loved our stay. The house was clean and very nice. We had a beautiful view and enjoyed our morning coffee on the porch swing. Highly recommend this property for anyone looking for a peaceful retreat. We cant wait until we can come back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer and John P., Hillsboro, USA

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

Great Ranch Style

Only 1 step into cabin made it easily accessible for handicap mother. Very clean and only a couple of miles from Townsend. Owner was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael U.

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

The best in Townsend

Multiple yeara a row Here and absolutely love it. The best in Townsend. No issues ever.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leah R.

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

2023

The cottage was very cute. Is was in a quiet location but close to lots of fun activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen N., Sedgwick KS

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

GSMNP

The cabin is perfect for a smoky mountain vacation. Close to the park and the town of Townsend. It’s out of the tourist zone. The cabin was clean and comfortable with the bonus of a washer and dryer. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kat B., florida

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

one of my fav rentals ever!

One of my fav vacation rentals ever. such a charming house with amazing views of the smokies from the kitchen window and front porch (complete with porch swing!). clean property which felt very authentic for the area. we were so glad to avoid the manufactured tourism and crowds of places like Gatlinburg and found Townsend charming and off the beaten path. also, this place was so low maintenance and well stocked which is such a relief since so many rentals lately feel high maintenance between rules, limitations, clean up etc. would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

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

Christmas Getaway

This is my favorite weekend getaway. It’s always clean, comfortable and an easy checkin. Melody is a wonderful host. I’ll always recommend her and her properties. This is the first time I stayed in December and it was nicely decorated. I loved the Christmas tree and the lights.. Everything was very nice! Thanks again. Lisa A.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

If privacy is what you're looking for...

This place has it. I think I saw one car go by the whole stay. It is a little remote, but that can be good. Place was clean and stocked with everything we needed. We enjoyed our brief stay, and the communication with the property owner was prompt and thorough. We would stay again. You're also very close to Tuckaleechee Caverns. The only thing missing was wifi, but I had decent 4G service. If the cabin stays this reasonably priced I'm sure we'll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darian L.

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

Perfect place in the mountains!

This house is in a great location with mountain views all around. It was eight around the corner from Tuckaleechee Cave and Davy Crocket Horse Stables, both rustic fun. It was easy to access Townsend and a short drive to both Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. The cabin itself is clean, comfortable, and has everything one needs. The host Melody was informative, so caring, and available if needed. We had a great experience thajs to having such a great place to come home to each night. Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 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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