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Family Cabin in the Serene Smoky Mountains - HOT TUB/WIFI - Deer Lodge

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A two-story log cabin with a balcony, surrounded by a forested area.
A wooden staircase with a railing, a wooden bench, and a window with curtains.
A swimming pool with a wooden deck and lounge chairs, surrounded by a fence and trees, with a sunset in the background.
A cozy wooden cabin interior with a foosball table, a fireplace, and a large window overlooking a deck.
A wooden deck leading to a log cabin with a sign reading "GARDEN WAK."

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
Facing the mountains, this 4-bedroom cabin accommodates 14 guests and features 3 bathrooms. It includes a private pool, 1 hot tub, and games for entertainment. Enjoy fishing, swimming, and birdwatching nearby. The property offers mountain views from the patio, balcony, and deck, while Tuckaleechee Caverns and The Little River Railroad Museum are local attractions.

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Tuckaleechee Caverns
Sleeps 14•4 bedrooms•8 beds

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Townsend, TN
  • Place, Tuckaleechee Caverns
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Townsend Visitor Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Cades Cove
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Downstairs bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Downstairs bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Loft bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Downstairs bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Loft bathroom

Toilet

Master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family Cabin in the Serene Smoky Mountains - HOT TUB/WIFI - Deer Lodge

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.

Our beautiful 2-story Deer Lodge offers one Master Suite on the main level with a king bed, private bath, and washer/dryer; an open loft area with queen bed, two twins, and half bath, and two lower-level bedrooms, each with two queen beds and private bath. The lower-level also features a separate exterior entrance and private sitting room with a fireplace and flat screen Cable TV/DVD (PLEASE NOTE: the lower-level bedrooms and sitting area are accessible ONLY by an exterior staircase).

On the open concept main floor is the fully equipped kitchen, dining area, living room with gas fireplace (available October through April) and flat screen Roku Cable TV/DVD, and foosball table. Beautiful, vaulted ceiling in the living room gives a very spacious feel. Free WIFI is provided! Relax on the wrap-around deck with 2 charcoal grills, rocking chairs, patio furniture, and outdoor hot tub. A lighted walkway leads from the front door of Deer Lodge to the main lodge (Elk Lodge) where the pool is located!

There is parking for 3 vehicles next to the cabin; however more parking space is available near the office.

ASK ABOUT OUR PASTORS' AND FULL-TIME CHRISTIAN WORKERS' SPECIALS FOR THIS CABIN!!!

Our policies do not allow us to host wedding ceremonies on our property.

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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Parties involving alcohol are NOT 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 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 wash your dishes and put them away.
Book your next stay!
Stop by the Gift Shop Mon-Fri 9am-5pm and pick up a t-shirt, sweatshirt, handmade artisan item, or other memento!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
NO ALCOHOL (including beer, wine, champagne, liquor, etc) is permitted anywhere on the property (including your cabin). NO PETS!!!
Quiet hours for the porches/decks and all outdoor spaces are 11pm-7am.
A signed rental agreement is required within 48 hours of booking. Agreement can be viewed here and will be emailed to you for your signature.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1030616vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: Parties involving alcohol are NOT allowed.
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

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 River Rage Go-Kart Track and Hedgewood Gardens. 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. Water tubing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Townsend, TN

What's nearby

  • Tuckaleechee Caverns - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 7 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 11 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Cades Cove - 28 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Dollywood - 42 min drive - 45.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Peaceful Side Social - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Little River Pub And Deli - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Dancing Bean - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Waylon's Place - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Family Cabin in the Serene Smoky Mountains - HOT TUB/WIFI - Deer Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Family Cabin in the Serene Smoky Mountains - HOT TUB/WIFI - Deer Lodge?

As of 26 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family Cabin in the Serene Smoky Mountains - HOT TUB/WIFI - Deer Lodge on 11 Jan, 2027 start from S$1,202, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Family Cabin in the Serene Smoky Mountains - HOT TUB/WIFI - Deer Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Family Cabin in the Serene Smoky Mountains - HOT TUB/WIFI - Deer Lodge?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Cabin in the Serene Smoky Mountains - HOT TUB/WIFI - Deer Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Cabin in the Serene Smoky Mountains - HOT TUB/WIFI - Deer Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Cabin in the Serene Smoky Mountains - HOT TUB/WIFI - Deer Lodge located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 0.4 mi (0.6 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).

About the host

Hosted by Sandy Hungerford

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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!

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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