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PREMIER Lodge with Private Pool and Amazing Views!
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 22
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 22)
1st Bedroom
2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds
2nd Bedroom
1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed
3rd Bedroom
2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds
4th Bedroom
2 Single Bunk Beds
Living Room Downstairs
1 Double Bed
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
1st Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub
2nd Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
3rd Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Half Bathroom
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
About this property
PREMIER Lodge with Private Pool and Amazing Views!
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.
Firefly Lodge has the most spectacular, sweeping views of any of our cabins, and is a favorite among our guests. In season, fireflies sparkle throughout the 48-acre property, from grass to treetops. Firefly Lodge provides 4 bedrooms (see Sleeping Arrangements below for bed layouts) and 3.5 bathrooms. This 2-story lodge has an open floor plan on the main floor for the kitchen, living room with 65" Roku TV/DVD, and dining room. Fully equipped kitchen features a Keurig, industrial coffee maker, retro appliances including 6-burner stovetop, convection/regular combo oven, dishwasher, trash compacter, microwave, fridge, and all the cookware/dishes needed to prepare meals. The dining room seats up to 22 people at the hand-crafted farmhouse style table. Additional dining seating available in the sunroom.
2 bedrooms, and 2.5 bathrooms complete the main floor. 2 additional bedrooms and 1 bathroom are on the lower level. Washer and dryer included in the second bedroom downstairs. Spacious living room downstairs for hanging out, provides a pull-out couch and 55" Roku TV/DVD.
Step outside onto the covered balcony to relax in the rocking chairs and porch swing. Or enjoy the lower deck that opens onto the beautiful private pool (open May through September). Soak in the private hot tub, conveniently located on the patio by the pool. You will also have access to the shared pool at Elk Lodge on our main property, from May-September. Gorgeous views of the surrounding mountains from the bedrooms & main rooms, balcony, and pool area!! The wide-open lawn is perfect for family games and activities (please note that it has a slight slope, due to our mountain location). Volleyball, a basketball hoop, and cornhole provided.
Firefly Lodge is ideal for family vacations, small reunions, and group retreats!!
First time bookings for CHURCH AND NON-PROFIT DISCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE!
Ask about our pastor's and full time ministry worker's discounts.
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.
Firefly Lodge has the most spectacular, sweeping views of any of our cabins, and is a favorite among our guests. In season, fireflies sparkle throughout the 48-acre property, from grass to treetops. Firefly Lodge provides 4 bedrooms (see Sleeping Arrangements below for bed layouts) and 3.5 bathrooms. This 2-story lodge has an open floor plan on the main floor for the kitchen, living room with 65" Roku TV/DVD, and dining room. Fully equipped kitchen features a Keurig, industrial coffee maker, retro appliances including 6-burner stovetop, convection/regular combo oven, dishwasher, trash compacter, microwave, fridge, and all the cookware/dishes needed to prepare meals. The dining room seats up to 22 people at the hand-crafted farmhouse style table. Additional dining seating available in the sunroom.
2 bedrooms, and 2.5 bathrooms complete the main floor. 2 additional bedrooms and 1 bathroom are on the lower level. Washer and dryer included in the second bedroom downstairs. Spacious living room downstairs for hanging out, provides a pull-out couch and 55" Roku TV/DVD.
Step outside onto the covered balcony to relax in the rocking chairs and porch swing. Or enjoy the lower deck that opens onto the beautiful private pool (open May through September). Soak in the private hot tub, conveniently located on the patio by the pool. You will also have access to the shared pool at Elk Lodge on our main property, from May-September. Gorgeous views of the surrounding mountains from the bedrooms & main rooms, balcony, and pool area!! The wide-open lawn is perfect for family games and activities (please note that it has a slight slope, due to our mountain location). Volleyball, a basketball hoop, and cornhole provided.
Firefly Lodge is ideal for family vacations, small reunions, and group retreats!!
First time bookings for CHURCH AND NON-PROFIT DISCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE!
Ask about our pastor's and full time ministry worker's discounts.
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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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
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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
Events allowed: family gatherings
Parties NOT involving alcohol are not allowed.
Pets
No pets allowed
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 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
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) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 22
Note from host: Parties NOT 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Townsend
Located in Townsend, this cabin is in a rural area. 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. 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/biking trails and mountain climbing nearby.
Townsend, TN
What's nearby
- Tuckaleechee Caverns - 11 min walk - 0.9 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
9.6
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
9.6/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Betty L.
1 May, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Betty L.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer D.
16 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful & Plenty
Jennifer D.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Misty B.
24 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Misty B.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dakota S.
22 Jan, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dakota S.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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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