Cabin

Thunderhead Mountain Expanse--Breathtaking View!!

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 102400 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Townsend, TN

Next To Heaven
‪13 min walk‬
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
‪9 min drive‬
Townsend Visitor Center
‪9 min drive‬
Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bottom Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Game Room Bunk Beds

2 Single Beds

Loft Bed

1 Queen Bed

Main Floor Master

1 King Bed

Upstairs Master Suite

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bottom Floor Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor Half Bath

Toilet

Main Floor Master

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Thunderhead Mountain Expanse--Breathtaking View!!

An Incredible view of Thunderhead Mountain and The Great Smoky Mountains, this 2400sq. ft. cabin is ideal for family getaways. Only minutes from Pigeon Forge and Dollywood Theme Park as well as beautiful Cades Cove and Gatlinburg. Enjoy the quiet side of the Smokies in Townsend, Tennessee just off Wears Valley Road. With 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths it's spacious enough for 10 people. Amenities include hot tub, pool table, seasonal gas fireplace, grill, patio, WiFi, and large deck with breathtaking panoramic views.This January (2024) we are making improvements!! A new hot tub, a new deck to enjoy the amazing views, and a new HVAC system upstairs just to name a few!

Property manager

Doug Holt

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

We are pet lovers but unfortunately we don't allow

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

This is a quiet neighborhood with permanent neighbors on either side. Please be neighborly and observe quiet hours after 10pm!

We also ask that guests not move or sit on the pool table or sit on the hot tub cover. Please don't allow anyone to play on the fence out front.

Security cameras monitor the driveway and walkway up to the cabin and only records when it detects motion. There are NO cameras in the cabin.

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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Townsend

Located in Townsend, this cabin is near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cades Cove, while Titanic Museum and Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Make time for Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, or head to an event or a match at The Ripken Experience - Pigeon Forge. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Townsend, TN

What's nearby

Next To Heaven - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
Townsend Visitor Center - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park - 41 min drive - 33.6 km

Getting around

Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

‪Townsend Abbey - ‬8 min drive
‪The Artistic Bean - ‬7 min drive
‪PawPaw's Kajun Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
‪Apple Valley Cafe - ‬11 min drive
‪Riverstone Family Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Thunderhead Mountain Expanse--Breathtaking View!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Thunderhead Mountain Expanse--Breathtaking View!!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Thunderhead Mountain Expanse--Breathtaking View!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Thunderhead Mountain Expanse--Breathtaking View!! located?

This family-friendly Townsend cabin is within 3 mi (5 km) of Next To Heaven and Metcalf Bottoms. River Rage Go-Kart Track and Great Smoky Mountains National Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kumari K.

4 Apr, 2023

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

Very nice and beautiful place so convenient to stay with 10 members

Everything is so need and clean with beautiful views from decks

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

17 Apr, 2023

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

A cozy little cabin

Stayed here for 3 nights and everything was lovely. The view was nice, the balcony was relaxing, and the beds were comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

4 Aug, 2023

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

Beautiful home for family vacation

Three beautiful floors with bathrooms and showers! Lots of room for a combined family vacation!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabriena R.

20 Jan, 2025

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

Awesome View and Great Location

My husband and I had a wonderful stay with my sons, daughters in law and grandchildren! We had a great time hiking. We even got to watch it snow. Great view of the mountains. We will definitely be back! Doug is a great host!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian J.

17 Mar, 2023

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

Excellent stay

Excellent. Definitely will be back

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eva S.

29 Sept, 2023

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

Relaxing

We enjoyed the home and the view. We all thought the place was delightful. We loved the sheets and our comfortable beds. Water pressure was great too. Hopefully we can visit again soon.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kurt H.

2 Apr, 2024

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

Wonderful extended weekend for our family!

This property worked well for us and our three young adult children and spouses while in Townsend for a nieces wedding. Doug was quick to respond to any questions. It's a really nice property and we enjoyed Townsend!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon K.

22 May, 2023

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

Great stay in Townsend!

We had an awesome 3-day stay at this property! Our group of 5 men wanted a quiet place to stay while we did some hiking and exploring in the Smoky Mountains. We were 10 minutes from downtown Townsend and 10-15 minutes from the park. The cabin was really clean, great beds and bedrooms, breathtaking view of the mountains, and the pool table provided a great thing to do on a rainy day. Would definitely stay here again - Doug was a great host!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina C.

24 Apr, 2023

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

Wonderful cabin, excellent location

Such a comfortable cabin for our 3 generation group. The location is in our favorite area of the Smokies. We were easily in and out of the park for 3 days and even a morning at the aquarium in Gatlinburg. Doug was very helpful and suggested a really great hike that we had not yet tried. Unanimous vote from the group for staying here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Kerry M.

2 Oct, 2023

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

Weekend in TN

The owner is a wonderful communicator. There were 3 couples in our group and we were all comfortable. Beds are great. Ate out all meals so cannot comment much on kitchen.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina C.

29 Apr, 2024

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

3 generations in the Smokies

This is our second time staying in this cabin and we hope to return as long as our family fits! It’s so comfortable and well stocked. This is our favorite quiet area of the Smokies. We especially love the new porch and the new appliances are great. The furniture is clean and comfortable. The grandkids enjoyed the games and books and asked to return before we pulled out of the driveway.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew J.

4 Aug, 2024

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

It doesn’t get any better than this!

We travel to the beautiful Smoky Mountains almost every year, and have stayed in MANY cabins. Hands down, this was the best one! House was immaculately clean and offers all of the amenities that we needed. Breathtaking views from the back porch, with a lot of up close bear viewings. We even had a sweet, friendly little raccoon visit us on our last evening on the deck. If you’re looking for a great place to stay, in the most gorgeous place on this earth, this is it!!! We WILL be staying here again!!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle M.

20 Jun, 2023

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

June family time

Great communication with Doug the owner, very quick n responsive to all questions, cabin was great. We had 8 people n all had plenty of room. View phenominal view off deck, saw bears n cubs. Kitchen well stocked for cooking. Hot tub n pool table entertained us. Beds were all comfortable. We loved the house n would stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

25 Jun, 2021

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

Beautiful Cabin

The cabin is amazing. Great location and view. The owner is very responsive. We had a question about internet service and he answered right away. The kids watched a bear from the kitchen window cross the road right in front the cabin. Plenty of space for everyone. We loved it. 5 stars all the way.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Lori W.

7 Apr, 2024

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

We Will Be Back!

My husband and I stayed with our daughter, her husband, and their four children. There was plenty of space, the cabin was well-equipped and organized, and it was very clean. The porch was a favorite gathering spot for our families, and the view was amazing. The cabin is centrally located and near Dollywood, Gatlinburg, and Cade's Cove. Elvira's Restaurant (right down the road) is a must for breakfast. Doug responded to requests in a timely manner. We hope to return in the fall!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

26 May, 2025

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

Great stay

We had a 2 night family getaway. Our hosts were great about letting us check in early and communicated well overall, quickly getting back to us with any questions. We loved sitting in the rockers on the back porch enjoying the beautiful mountain views. Hopefully we’ll return!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessi C.

16 May, 2025

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe R.

27 Apr, 2025

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

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige M.

22 Dec, 2024

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

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe R.

17 Aug, 2024

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

Great

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

29 Dec, 2022

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

Beautiful cabin and view!

We absolutely loved our time at this property. The owners were super responsive and proactive. The house is beautiful and the view is to die for! We had 6 adults and two teenagers and had plenty of room. We will definitely be back but maybe in the summer or spring to avoid the snow :-)

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danny n.

1 Dec, 2022

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

Very nice. Great location for branching out to local cities and scenic views.

Great place for small family gathering.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

30 Oct, 2022

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

Beautiful!

Beautiful cabin, beautiful view! Exactly as pictured! Property manager very helpful with quick communication! As most of the area, somewhat steep inclines to driveway, plenty of room for two SUV’s to park, could maybe get three if you needed to. Great location, being 1/2 way between Pigeon Forge and Maryville. Would absolutely stay again, we really enjoyed it!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Larry and Careen W., Pocomoke City

26 Oct, 2022

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

Wonderful view and lovely home

We had a group of 8 stay and it was very roomy for that amount of people. The views are unbelievably gorgeous off the deck of the main floor. I highly recommend this home to anyone else for the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

20 Oct, 2022

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

Beautiful

The cabin was very spacious and beautiful. Pretty much fully stocked. Views are awesome! We had 5 in our party (old high school friends) we all had our own beds and separate sleeping area. Beds were very comfortable. We couldn’t have been happier with our stay here and would definitely recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Doug Holt

We are new hosts and just went live with VRBO as of May, 2020!!
I grew up in East Tennessee and Shannon is from Hugo, Oklahoma. We live in Nashville, Tennessee and have four kids (five) ages 23, 21, and twin 10 year olds, plus Smoky, our 5 year old beagle. We bought this property in February of 2018, and it has been our dream to own a cabin in the mountains! We enjoy hiking, scuba diving, and boating. We love the many hiking trails that’s just a short drive from the cabin and are constantly checking each one off our list but have many more to go. This place is very special to us and we hope you find it special too!

Why they chose this property

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the United States. The Park has more than 800 square miles of hiking trails across North Carolina and Tennessee. We are in Townsend, Tennessee, the quiet side of the Smokies. Townsend has some fantastic yet quaint restaurants and shops, a grocery store, as well as an outdoor center that has bikes, paddle boards, rafting, and outdoor gear. We are just minutes from Dollywood Theme Park and the many shops and eateries of Pigeon Forge. If your looking for putt putt golf, go carts, or abundant shopping, Pigeon Forge has it all! If you like something a little quieter, the 20 mile drive along the Little River to Gatlinburg contains some of the most spectacular scenery in the southeastern United States. A short 13 mile drive is Cades Cove, the single most popular destination in The Park. Popular for its scenic mountain views, preserved homesteads of Appalachian life, and abundant display of wildlife. Looking due south off the deck are breathtaking views of the 5,527 foot peak of Thunderhead Mountain which marks the border of Tennessee and North Carolina. Along its summit is the iconic Appalachian Trail, one of the many hiking trails easily accessible from the cabin. We are centrally and conveniently located to all The Great Smoky Mountains have to offer!

What makes this property unique

The view here truly is breathtaking! Our elevation is 1,742’ so you can sit on the deck or porch swing and take in the incredible scenery while only minutes from Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.