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Elk Lodge- perfect for the family reunion or group retreat!
Saltwater pool available for all our guests-open Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Spacious dining room with gorgeous hardwood flooring- seats up to 60
Beautiful farmhouse style tables provides plenty of seating for the whole group
Comfortable 15-seat wrap around couch in the living room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
10 bedrooms11+ bathroomsSleeps 40

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Townsend, TN
  • Place, The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Dark Island Swinging Bridge
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Townsend Visitor Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

10 bedrooms (sleeps 40)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 7

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 8

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 9

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 10

2 Queen Beds

11 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 8

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 9

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 10

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 11

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 12

Toilet

Bathroom 13

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Retreats/Reunions Love Elk Lodge-10 bedrooms/WIFI/Stunning Mtn Views/Shared Pool

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.

The beautiful 2-story Elk Lodge offers ten bedrooms, each with two queen beds and private bath, some with desks; a large, fully equipped kitchen (commercial gas range and 2 convection ovens, two dishwashers, two refrigerators, pots/pans/utensils/silverware, and plenty of prep space), and large dining room with farmhouse-style tables, which seats 40-50 people and overlooks the pool. Adjacent to the dining room is a large family room with 15-person wrap-around sofa, dual-sided gas fireplace (available October through April), and flat screen Roku Cable TV/DVD.

Upstairs is the 1,500 square foot common room for meetings, chapels, or just hanging out. It offers a pool table, ping pong table, small seating area with Roku Cable TV/DVD on a rolling stand, chairs & tables for conference meetings/crafts, and laundry room with extra full bath. Free WIFI is provided throughout the lodge. Both top and bottom levels have decks that run the full length of the building, overlooking the mountains, complete with rocking chairs for enjoying the view. Elk Lodge is the perfect place for your family reunion, men's, women's or youth retreat, and so much more!

Please note:
Elk Lodge is the main building at our retreat center and it is similar to a hotel-style building in that there are offices, guest rooms, and guest areas to hang-out. The offices are separated from the guest space by a sliding barn door. When guests are staying in the lodge, our office staff enter through the Staff-Only entrance and the sliding barn door is kept closed and locked, for your privacy. The guest rooms and guest common areas (kitchen, living room, dining room, and common room) are solely for your group to use during your stay.

There are 2 detached staff apartments upstairs. Both apartments have exterior exits so our staff members who live in those apartments will not enter the guest areas during the your stay. We provide a key for every bedroom if you wish to keep your personal belongings locked in your room during your stay. We have many returning family reunions and groups, representing thousands of guests that stay in Elk Lodge every year, and we have never had any issues. Please reach out to us with any questions regarding this. Thank you!

Discounts for first time bookings for CHURCH AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ARE AVAILABLE!

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
Parties NOT involving alcohol would be permitted.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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, lock the doors and return the keys
Please put away used dishes after they are clean.
Please ensure no food residue or crumbs are left on counters.
(Room keys just need to be returned to the bowl in the kitchen.)
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
NO ALCOHOL is permitted in any cabin or on the property. Thank you!

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 are allowed on site
Note from host: Parties NOT involving alcohol would be permitted.
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
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
A car is recommended 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. While the natural beauty of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cades Cove can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Ober Mountain. Travelling with kids? Consider 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

  • The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dark Island Swinging Bridge - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Tube Junction - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peaceful Side Social - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Walland Shop Groceries And Gas - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Townsend Abbey - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Artistic Bean - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Apple Valley Cafe Express - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Retreats/Reunions Love Elk Lodge-10 bedrooms/WIFI/Stunning Mtn Views/Shared Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Retreats/Reunions Love Elk Lodge-10 bedrooms/WIFI/Stunning Mtn Views/Shared Pool?

As of 10 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Retreats/Reunions Love Elk Lodge-10 bedrooms/WIFI/Stunning Mtn Views/Shared Pool on 25 May, 2026 start from S$1,593, 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 Retreats/Reunions Love Elk Lodge-10 bedrooms/WIFI/Stunning Mtn Views/Shared Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Retreats/Reunions Love Elk Lodge-10 bedrooms/WIFI/Stunning Mtn Views/Shared Pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Retreats/Reunions Love Elk Lodge-10 bedrooms/WIFI/Stunning Mtn Views/Shared Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Retreats/Reunions Love Elk Lodge-10 bedrooms/WIFI/Stunning Mtn Views/Shared Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Retreats/Reunions Love Elk Lodge-10 bedrooms/WIFI/Stunning Mtn Views/Shared Pool located?

This family-friendly Townsend cabin is located in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum and Dark Island Swinging Bridge. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

This place is awesome

This is an amazing place to stay and I highly recommend it
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Family Reunion

We had a great time and enjoyed the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

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

Church couples’ retreat

Great place! Plenty of room and extremely clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley R.

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

Team Building

The cabin was clean and very spacious. We used the kitchen each day and found all the supplies we needed.The location is nice for Townsend or Maryville events.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth H.

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

Family Reunion

We stayed at Elk Lodge it was beautiful. Each room had its own bathroom and the beds are comfortable. The kitchen is huge and had all the cookware and utensils we needed. The pool and hot tub were great.We enjoyed playing ping pong and pool and reminiscing around the fire pit. We had 24 people and had more then enough room to be together and also enough room to spread out. Everyone from 1 year old to 83 enjoyed themselves. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

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

Near the Smokies

We enjoyed the spacious kitchen , dining room, and upstairs game room! Tho it was too cold to spend much time outside, there was enough space and activities indoors. Most of the older children and adults did the hike to the summit once. The living room with the couches along three walls was perfect for our Family Christmas program
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Adele S.

Terific For Family Reunion

Our family of 40 - (From ages 6 to 76) stayed here for a long weekend Family Reunion. It was perfect. Ms. Ruth and staff couldn't have been nicer or more helpful. We will stay here again and may will additional cabins for our growing family. The facilities were comfortable and very nice. The fully equipped kitchen with an commercial sized stove/cook top made meal prep easy for such a large crowd. It was really difficult to find accommodations for a group this big but this was perfect!!

10/10 Excellent

Dennis R.

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

Fulfilled our expectations

Big front porch near the pool full of kids… Happy kiddos. Happy parents and happy grands.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tianze S.

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

Amazing Cabin

If you are looking for a place for more than 40 people, this is the right choice. The dinning room and meeting place are big. The property manager is super nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dale W.

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

Anniversary Celebration

We had 25 people from five states together. Everyone enjoyed the beautiful setting, facility and amenities. The kitchen is fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

The Green Family Reunion

31 of us gathered for our family reunion. The Elk Lodge was perfect. The pool was in use most of the day. Rooms were comfortable with it's own private bath. The kitchen held anything you would need to cook meals. Everything was labeled well. The deck by the pool saw many tales told and unending laughs. There was a basketball hoop, corn hole game outside and a pool table upstairs. We plan to go back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beau L.

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

Very good facility, kitchen well equipped and overall set up was great for a big group

Enjoyed it very mich
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Regina S.

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

Absolutely fabulous!

Very spacious! We had room for everybody to sit and visit, plenty of room to eat, work on crafts, gingerbread houses, 2 dishwashers, 2 refrigerators, commercial oven, a lot of kitchen utensils and anything you can imagine! Really enjoyed the stay and the great hospitality! Would recommend this Retreat Center to anybody and everybody. Thank you so much! We had our family Christmas there and dang songs to. Absolutely awesome place to stay. Thank you so much!🙏🙏💜💜

8/10 Good

Audrey D.

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

We really enjoyed our stay. Small maintenance issues such as Jacuzzi in room 3, oven not working.

Overall we enjoyed our stay.,

10/10 Excellent

Shannon N.

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

Church youth trip

We had a large group of youth and adults for our annual youth trip. The cabin was so spacious and accommodating. We had plenty of room to spread out and have devotions along with lots of fun. The property manager was extremely helpful and so easy to communicate with. They made sure everything was up to standard for us. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Douglas P.

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

Great Place for Our Family Reunion

Cleanest place we have EVER had for reunion. Very well supplied kitchen. Rooms were large and comfortable. Five Stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tom R., Knoxville, Tennessee

SunOak UMC

Tremendous facility for our SunOak Family Retreat - from babies to grandparents, we all had plenty of room and space to gather and eat, worship, and play games. The staff is available and courteous!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pat B.

Our family of 33 really enjoyed our stay.

We enjoyed the place, pool, the facility, the hike up the mountain right by us, the large equipped kitchen(its really nice not to have to bring extra kitchen stuff)..the upstairs meeting room. All the kitchen tables and chairs ( most of our 18 grandchildren enjoyed working on crafts on the tables there was plenty of room). It was really great. A huge thank you for letting us stay at your place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

weekend getaway

Enjoyed our time for a weekend away - a ladies retreat! Peaceful and relaxing. Enjoyed being so close to Gatlinburg area.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shelly N.

Beautiful place!

We had an amazing time while at Elk lodge! The views were incredible and the staff was extremely friendly. I particularly love the huge wrap around couch in the living room that seats about 20 people. Everything was so cozy and relaxing! We will definitely be planning many more trips to Tuckaleechee in the future!
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kim P., Samson, AL

Beautiful place for our Ladies Retreat!

Beautiful part of the mountains!! Very quiet. Away from the hustle and bustle of Gatlinburg but not so far away that you can't visit! Lovely place! The staff are very kind and helpful. Have visited many times and will visit again!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn S., Powell, TN

Tuckaleechee Retreat Center

Elk Lodge is the place to stay if you have a large group (or a small one) who would like to stay together. Rooms are comfortable and well stocked with towels, etc. The kitchen is large and well maintained. The dining room has many tables, and there is a TV room that seats several. A gathering room on the second floor is a good place for all to meet. Tuckaleechee Retreat Center is located in Townsend (the quieter side of the Smokies) and is close to Cades Cove, a nice drive to Pigeon Forge (through Wear's Valley----beautiful) and not far from Gatlinburg. There is a pool, a hot tub, a large front porch with rocking chairs. Ruth and her staff go out of their way to make you comfortable.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

Family Reunion

Our family has a reunion every January. We have held our reunion at the Elk Lodge in Townsend for many years now. They are so good to work with us to handle our needs. Everything is always clean, and well stocked with towels, linens, etc. The kitchen is huge and great for all of our family to be in there at the same time trying to fix our dishes. (There are 2 refrigerators, 2 dishwashers, 2 commercial stoves, and absolutely plenty of all the pans, glass mixing/baking dishes, silverware, plates, etc.) The dining room is really large and can accomodate our entire family. There are many tables, so we end up playing games after the meals. There is also a very large meeting room upstairs where we have our meeting/party. There are many things to do in the area also. The staff is very helpful, and great to work with you on your needs. Check it out, it's a great place to stay, and we love it!
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Smoky Mtn Reunion

My rather large family of 22 met at Tuckalechee Retreat Center for a long weekend. We were a mixed group of adults, adult children and grand children. The beauty of Elk lodge is the way it accommodates so many comfortably. There is lots of room for the whole group to gather, and places to enjoy the quiet. The Center is located to all the Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg attractions which is nice. The saltwater pool was enjoyed by all the kids and adults liked the hot tub. Some of us of an age loved the porch and rocking chairs. Best of all is the kitchen...just like home but much bigger. Well equipped and user friendly. Ruth and her staff were friendly and helpful. My family has already booked our third visit for next year we like the place so much.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Excellent facility with terrific staff make great place to stay

For nearly a decade the men and their parents of the Trinity High School Cross Country team has made Elk Lodge a home away from home for one week every July. We use the facility as our base camp while training in the Great Smoky Mountains and every year we are well rested even while running 70 miles during the week. A wonderful kitchen, plenty of dining space, relaxing common areas, and comfortable bedrooms makes staying at Elk Lodge a huge plus for us. Additionally, the staff is outstanding, supportive, and of great assistance.

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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