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Peaceful Escape in the Smokies-Hot Tub/WIFI/Fireplace - Hemlock Haven
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Townsend, TN
- Place, Tuckaleechee Caverns12 min walk
- Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park8 min drive
- Place, Cades Cove28 min drive
- Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)34 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Queen Beds
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Peaceful Escape in the Smokies-Hot Tub/WIFI/Fireplace - Hemlock Haven
Welcome to Tuckaleechee Retreat Center, a Christian non-profit, which is home to the National Office for Children's Bible Ministries, Inc. We offer seven cabins/lodges of varying sizes, sleeping from 2-40 guests! The main lodge features a beautiful saltwater pool, which is available to all of our guests, open Memorial Day through Labor Day. All cabins have fully equipped kitchens, grills, hot tubs, and gas fireplaces (Firefly Lodge has an electric fireplace). Bed and bath linens are also provided! Activities available to all of our guests include the shared saltwater pool, corn hole, and fire pit.
Hemlock Haven offers two bedrooms, one with 2 queen beds and one with 1 queen bed. Each bedroom has its own private bathroom. The living room has a sofa bed (sleeps 2 more), a gas fireplace (available October through April) and flat screen Cable TV/DVD with free WIFI. There is a large island/breakfast bar in the fully equipped kitchen, great for baking and food prep! Wonderful amenities include a dishwasher, clothes washer, and dryer. This cabin has a picnic table and charcoal grill on the back patio, and a front porch overlooking the property and the mountains.
Parking for 2 vehicles at this cabin; other parking available near the office. A ramp with no stairs allows easy access into Hemlock Haven.
ASK ABOUT OUR PASTORS' AND FULL-TIME CHRISTIAN WORKERS' SPECIALS FOR THIS CABIN!!!
Guest will be required to sign Tuckaleechee Retreat Center's rental agreement after the booking is confirmed, which includes the rules and policies for our property including our no pets and no alcohol policy.
Hemlock Haven offers two bedrooms, one with 2 queen beds and one with 1 queen bed. Each bedroom has its own private bathroom. The living room has a sofa bed (sleeps 2 more), a gas fireplace (available October through April) and flat screen Cable TV/DVD with free WIFI. There is a large island/breakfast bar in the fully equipped kitchen, great for baking and food prep! Wonderful amenities include a dishwasher, clothes washer, and dryer. This cabin has a picnic table and charcoal grill on the back patio, and a front porch overlooking the property and the mountains.
Parking for 2 vehicles at this cabin; other parking available near the office. A ramp with no stairs allows easy access into Hemlock Haven.
ASK ABOUT OUR PASTORS' AND FULL-TIME CHRISTIAN WORKERS' SPECIALS FOR THIS CABIN!!!
Guest will be required to sign Tuckaleechee Retreat Center's rental agreement after the booking is confirmed, which includes the rules and policies for our property including our no pets and no alcohol policy.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Parties NOT involving alcohol would be permitted.
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
ONLY outside, and please dispose of waste OUTSIDE.
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to 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 rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please put away used dishes after they are clean.
Please ensure no food residue or crumbs are left on counters.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Note from host: Parties NOT involving alcohol would be permitted.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
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 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Jack Renfro Stadium, or consider a night out at The Trillium Venue. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Townsend, TN
What's nearby
- Tuckaleechee Caverns - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
- Townsend Visitor Center - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
- Cades Cove - 28 min drive - 27.1 km
- Dollywood - 40 min drive - 44.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Peaceful Side Social - 9 min drive
- Walland Shop Groceries And Gas - 14 min drive
- The Townsend Abbey - 8 min drive
- The Artistic Bean - 9 min drive
- Apple Valley Cafe Express - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
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10/10 Excellent
Lisa B.
18 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lisa B.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Jennifer E S.
1 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Nice Getaway
Jennifer E S.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Rachel H.
15 Mar 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay
Rachel H.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jenilee V.
1 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay for our staff
Jenilee V.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Paul D.
2 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Cabin in Townsend, TN
Paul D.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
About the host
Hosted by Sandy Hungerford
This property is owned and operated by Children's Bible Ministries and is home to the National office. The property is used by this ministry, but rented to others when not in use, to support the ministry. We host individuals, couples, family reunions, churches, college groups, and more!!
Why they chose this property
This cabin is in Townsend, TN which a peaceful town right beside the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, one of the few free national parks in the U.S.!! We are nestled on the side of Little Mountain, overlooking the beautiful Dry Valley and Rich Mountain, where serenity abounds!
Townsend provides delicious restaurants, several options for river tubing, souvenir and antique shopping, museums, caverns, horseback riding, and more! The National Park has endless opportunities for hiking, biking, fishing, picnics, and viewing wildlife. A favorite is the Cades Cove Loop Rd which is 11 miles of scenery with wildlife in its natural habitat.
Just a short 30 minutes away, is Pigeon Forge, home of Dollywood and many fun tourist attractions and shopping options. Gatlinburg, located right beside Pigeon Forge, offers a wide range of attractions and shopping for the whole family!
Our online travel guide (link provided with the guest agreement after you book) offers our top recommendations for catering, restaurants, shopping, attractions, etc. We also offer a Welcome Book in each of our cabins/lodges with the same information. Contact our office to ask about discount tickets that may currently be available!
Townsend provides delicious restaurants, several options for river tubing, souvenir and antique shopping, museums, caverns, horseback riding, and more! The National Park has endless opportunities for hiking, biking, fishing, picnics, and viewing wildlife. A favorite is the Cades Cove Loop Rd which is 11 miles of scenery with wildlife in its natural habitat.
Just a short 30 minutes away, is Pigeon Forge, home of Dollywood and many fun tourist attractions and shopping options. Gatlinburg, located right beside Pigeon Forge, offers a wide range of attractions and shopping for the whole family!
Our online travel guide (link provided with the guest agreement after you book) offers our top recommendations for catering, restaurants, shopping, attractions, etc. We also offer a Welcome Book in each of our cabins/lodges with the same information. Contact our office to ask about discount tickets that may currently be available!
What makes this property unique
Most of our staff live on the property, so although our office hours are Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm, we are always just a phone call or text away if you have any needs during your stay! We love e-mail and social media, and we love to get to know our guests! We offer the opportunity for a full-property tour for all who are interested!
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