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The Blue Door Cabin: Charming, All-Wood w/Screened-in Porches - quiet & relaxing

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Townsend, TN
  • Laurel Valley Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Tuckaleechee Caverns
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Cades Cove
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

The Blue Door Cabin: Charming, All-Wood w/Screened-in Porches - quiet & relaxing

Welcome to The Blue Door Cabin in Townsend, TN - "The Peaceful Side of the Smokies" ... Open the door, claim your bed (queen on the first floor, queen & twin trundle in the loft), grab a beverage (complimentary hot coffee available at your arrival), and enjoy on one of the many screened-in porches where you can unwind in tranquility (depending on recent rainfall, you can hear nearby running water too).

Our charming and cozy, all-wood cabin is perfect for individuals on retreat, couples, friends who are getting together, and small families. The cabin sleeps up to 5 guests - there is a queen bedroom with a door on the first floor and a queen bed with twin trundle in the loft. We also offer 2 bathrooms - with a shower on the 2nd floor and a jacuzzi tub on the first floor.

Our specialty is your special occasion and/or newcomers to the Smoky Mountains; we are Smoky Mountain Enthusiasts and Townsend locals - so we would be delighted to help you with any of your trip-planning needs!

The Blue Door Cabin is located within a private, gated community and the drive to our location is mostly flat. We are located just minutes from the entrance to The Great Smoky Mountains, Cades Cove Cellars, Tuckaleechee Caverns, River Rats, The Dancing Bear, the Heritage Center, and the Foothills Parkway (to name a few).

Over the summer, guests can use the Honeysuckle Pool on Happy Hollow Road in Wears Valley for $5 per person, per day. The day pass also includes a fishing permit to catch and release in the private pond.

The fireplace is available for use October through April.

Guests of the Blue Door Cabin enjoy our cleanliness, the screened-in porches, the flat and paved roadway to cabin, and REAL hosts (no robots nor management company).

You can visit our website for more info and pics:
The Blue Door Cabin DOT com

Property manager

Cabin Keepers - Andrew & Elena
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please gather all dirty towels and throw them in the first floor bathtub, thank you!
Please make sure all the exterior porch doors are locked from the inside to prevent any wildlife from wandering in.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Townsend

Located in Townsend, this cabin is next to a golf course and in the mountains. Laurel Valley Golf Course and Next To Heaven are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit 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

  • Laurel Valley Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Dark Island Swinging Bridge - 10 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Tuckaleechee Caverns - 12 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Cades Cove - 36 min drive - 26.3 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Townsend Abbey - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Artistic Bean - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Apple Valley Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Riverstone Family Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Burger Master Drive In - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Blue Door Cabin: Charming, All-Wood w/Screened-in Porches - quiet & relaxing pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Blue Door Cabin: Charming, All-Wood w/Screened-in Porches - quiet & relaxing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Blue Door Cabin: Charming, All-Wood w/Screened-in Porches - quiet & relaxing?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Blue Door Cabin: Charming, All-Wood w/Screened-in Porches - quiet & relaxing located?

Situated in Townsend, this golf cabin is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Laurel Valley Golf Course and within 6 miles (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 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 53 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Demetra M.

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

Wonderful weekend getaway

We loved the property location and how quiet it was. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred L.

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

Awesome!

My daughter and I had a great week exploring the area. She told me that we have to have a cabin here...she loved the cabin.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

The best cabin

This cabin was beautiful! We had the best time. Great hosts!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee Ann G.

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

Wonderful relaxing stay

Loved the cabin It was very well equipped. A beautiful place to come and relax! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiago B.

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

Amazing Cabin!

The cabin is amazing and very well decorated, great location too, we had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Blue cabin

Cabin was very nice and quiet, I would stay here again…
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda P.

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

Blue Door

Enjoyed the Cabin. Close enough to go Cades Cove 2 days.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

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

Perfect quiet hideaway in the Smokies!

We absolutely loved the privacy this cabin offered, and everything was so well appointed! The close proximity to the National Park and Townsend as well as a short drive to Maryville allowed us to truly enjoy our time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

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

Weekend Trip

Very nice and clean cabin in a very quiet area. It is decorated very well and owners have thought of a lot of little details that make the place stand out compared to others we have stayed at. We love how close it was to get into the park without going through any traffic.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mona C.

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

Peaceful get away

Love the cabin! So quiet and peaceful. The owner reached out to us several times during our stay. Love the wine that was left for us. Will definitely try to stay in this cabin during our next visit to the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Akshaya U.

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

Amazing weekend getaway!

We had booked this for a quiet weekend getaway. Both me and my husband absolutely enjoyed our time here. The hosts have put in a lot of thought for the decor at this place, which we absolutely adored. It was in a great location, pretty close to the park entrance which was an added advantage.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

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

The quiet side of GSMNP

This was a great location to experience the area without being in the business of some of the more highly developed areas, yet we were still close enough to venture in for the experience when we wanted to. Wonder place for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Blue Door Cabin Getaway

We really enjoyed our stay. Everything was perfect (location, amenities, cleanliness, and response time from hosts when we had questions). We hope to be back again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

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

Great place to stay

Nice, clean, safe neighborhood
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keena M.

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

Awesome!!

Our stay was fabulous!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianna L.

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

Anniversary trip.

The cabin was everything they said it was. Clean beautifully decorated. It had the smoky mountain atmosphere. We would definitely stay here again. The host were very sweet to work with. She answered all the questions we had. We didn’t have anything that needed to be addressed while we were there. The bottle of wine for our anniversary was a nice touch!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

breanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was very clean, cozy and had the amenities we needed. The owners communicated well and the area was perfect! Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Stephen L.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Just Dirty

This facility was so dirty we couldn’t stay. We contacted the property owner as soon as we arrived. They responded quickly by stating that they would come over right away. Their response was followed up with accusations that our claim was untrue rather than just coming to check and see for themselves. This is our 25th anniversary, and at this point, my wife was in tears. I decided that we would leave and find somewhere clean to stay even if it meant giving up the cost of the cabin, so we put our belongings back in the car and left.The owners did refund our money fully. There was dust built up so badly that you could write your name on the wall with your finger. The master bed was rumpled and smelled as if it had been slept in.There were articles lying around on the porches, as if someone has been there only moments before we arrived.The coffee table had sticky spots on it, and the cabin was poorly lit, which made us feel like we were in a cave.We were also welcomed to buy an overgrown yard and a porch poorly maintained, covered in leaves and debris.We could only locate 2 towels and washcloths, there were no paper towels in the kitchen, no wash rag, and only one dish towel. Overall, the cabin was just poorly stocked and poorly cleaned and maintained.This could be a really great place, but the cabin owners need to spend some time evaluating their process for stocking the cabin, as well as understanding the definition of clean.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

Great getaway

Cabin was cozy and comfortable for a quick trip to Mts
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra G.

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

Smoky Mt. Cabin

We thoroughly enjoyed the comfort and decor of the cabin. The wood burning fireplace added to the ambiance.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blue Door Cabin

Such a sweet little cabin! Pulling in was challenging at night. We really wished the downstairs bedroom bath had a shower. The screened in porch was in need of a good cleaning, but it is fall and leaves falling, dust, wind, and spiders. We did really like it! We would have liked to spent more time there, but we couldn’t. We will definitely be back. Thank You!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam P.

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

Peaceful Stay

Cabin was tucked in the trees in a quiet neighborhood. Screened porches were fantastic for sitting outside without the bugs getting to you and a nice breeze for in the ceiling fans. All the furnishings you could ask for! Wildlife abundant in the neighborhood. Hosts were super communicative and were very prompt. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

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

Very nice and peaceful

Lovely cabin with all the extras (coffee bar, washer/dryer, jacuzzi tub, foot massager). Really great hosts in a clean, peaceful and quiet location. Would stay again if I come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

SHEILA L.

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

Vacation 2023

Nice place and really clean
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly W.

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

Great cabin

The cabin was very clean. It was very peaceful and the porches were wonderful!! The manager was very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Cabin Keepers - Andrew & Elena

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Hello! We are Andrew & Elena - Keepers of The Blue Door Cabin and Smoky Mountain Enthusiasts. Here we are pictured at Cliff Top - not too far from LeConte Lodge. We love the Great Smoky Mountains and we love Townsend, TN.

Why they chose this property

We've stayed at cabins with scary mountain drives and that's not for Elena. We also hate traffic and enjoy the tranquility and peace that Townsend, TN is known for.

What makes this property unique

Guests of The Blue Door enjoy our screened-in porches, decor, and Smoky Mountains insight as they plan and enjoy their trip.

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