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Private Cabin Close to Gatlinburg., Pigeon Forge, Townsend and Wears Valley

Riverside cabin with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Exterior
Front of the home 2400 square foot beauty, amazing upgrades
Living room
Living room spacious vaulted ceilings

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Townsend, TN
  • Place, Next To Heaven
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Dollywood
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Private Cabin Close to Gatlinburg., Pigeon Forge, Townsend and Wears Valley

This cabin sits on over 5 acres, all three levels have their own sleeping quarters, bathroom and privacy for each level. Perfect for couples, dear friends or family. Comfortable beds and amazing views of The Smoky Mountains. A million dollar view! Covered porch on two levels to enjoy sunrises and sunsets. Recently renovated and well maintained. This cabin does not have cabins on the left and the right. It is peaceful and tranquil. It has the quiet and seclusion your family is looking for. Just 1/4 mile off of HWY 321 in Townsend. This is truly a family retreat away from the hustle and bustle, yet close to all attractions that Gatlinburg has to offer, just14 miles away from the Gatlinburg park entrance. Pigeon Forge 7 miles, Dollywood just 12 miles away. The Townsend entrance to the Smoky Mountain National Park just 5 miles. 4 miles from the Wears Valley entrance to the park at Metcalf Bottom off of Line Springs Road. Minutes to the Tuckaleechee River, Cades Cove, and the Tuckaleechee Caverns.. So much to do everything is so close.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Stairs, railings adult supervision required
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Please clean up your pets waste
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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 set thermostats to 78° degrees when there is the need for AC and 68° when there is the need for heat.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Lock all doors and windows when you leave.
If you bring pets, please clean up the waste and put in a bag and dispose of in garbage bin located at the end of the driveway
Do not flush women's feminine products down the toilets

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

About the area

Townsend

Located in Townsend, this cabin is in the city centre and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cades Cove, while Dollywood and Ober Mountain are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Gatlinburg Space Needle and Gatlinburg SkyPark. 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

  • Next To Heaven - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Island at Pigeon Forge - 24 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Dollywood - 30 min drive - 29.4 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 39 min drive - 32.0 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peaceful Side Social - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Townsend Abbey - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Artistic Bean - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Heavenly Roast - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sloppy Hog Saloon - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Cabin Close to Gatlinburg., Pigeon Forge, Townsend and Wears Valley pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Private Cabin Close to Gatlinburg., Pigeon Forge, Townsend and Wears Valley ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Cabin Close to Gatlinburg., Pigeon Forge, Townsend and Wears Valley ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Cabin Close to Gatlinburg., Pigeon Forge, Townsend and Wears Valley ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Cabin Close to Gatlinburg., Pigeon Forge, Townsend and Wears Valley located?

This family-friendly Townsend cabin is located on a river, 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Next To Heaven, and within 6 mi (10 km) of River Rage Go-Kart Track and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center and The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 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

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joyce M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views of nearby Smokies from back deck.Saw three bears, mama and her two yearlings. Comfortable cabin, plenty of space, very homey and well equipped. Owners are very nice and answered our questions promptly.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was beautiful! We loved that each floor had its own bedroom and bathroom. The view was spectacular at sunrise and sunset. The kitchen was well equipped, with lots of counter space. The location is perfect, close to Townsend, Cades Cove, Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg. The host was wonderful to work with and communication was above expectations! Any time we had questions, we quickly got a response.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at this beautiful cabin. It was perfectly laid out with a bedroom and bath on every level. The bottom floor even had bunk beds which was an awesome surprise. The sunset views were to die for. The porches are definitely where we spent most of our time. The host was amazing and very attentive to our needs. We so appreciated and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views from the deck. Peaceful and quiet. Saw two baby bears playing at 3am. Very homey, lots of space, and well equipped. Fresh towels, soaps, utensils, and everything we needed. Owners are very nice and welcoming. Wished we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Abby M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was above average overall! We have stayed in this area many times, the views (and bears) don’t disappoint. Kitchen was great, beds were great and the game room was fun! The only thing we didn’t appreciate was the dog hair accumulation under beds and tables and highly visible on the black bedding.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

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

Serenity

Beautiful clean cabin with an amazing view. Comfortable accommodations, great communication with property owner, easy check in/out process. Would definitely recommend and plan on returning ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia M.

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

Lovely Stay

House is beautiful. We completely enjoyed our stay. We love staying in Wears Valley, so this rental was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful relaxing time here with family. Our fur beasties loved it too. Accommodations were good for 6 adults although could have had more storage in basement bedroom. The kitchen had plenty of room with extra large dining table. Our host reached out to us personally when I had a booking question. Would highly recommend. Close to Cades Cove, Seveiervelle, Pigeon Forge. Located in Townsend, TN.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a dream of a property! Just in the right location and the view was perfect! And be ready for bears! While we didn’t see one they frequently show up! Great hosts and very clean home! Best cabin in the Smokies!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pictures do not do it justice. The home is beautiful. We even had a bear visit the place in the early morning. It is very peaceful here. We would definitely stay again. Some advice to travelers would be to bring headlamps if you have a dog for nightime use. Also the grill is charcoal, so be sure to bring that. Owners were great on communication.
Moonrise
Sunset
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maren B.

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

Great cabin with excellent mountain/sunset views

The space was very large and clean. The sunset views from the outdoor deck was gorgeous! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

B G.

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

Great view and bear watching

Great location for family reunion in Townsend. Beautiful place to stay with postcard views of mountains. Entertainment by momma bear and cubs.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Wonderful atmosphere!

This place could best be decided as high end modern industrial with lots of wood (which I love) meets Martha Stewart. I especially loved the beds and the bedding, and it was THE most dog friendly place I’ve stayed at ever. I would definitely stay here again. I would love to buy the place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yonx ..

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

Beautiful location

our families first vacation to Tennessee.. The property was gorgeous. The cabin was immaculate.. thank you for the hospitality
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig D.

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

Recent stay

House was as described. Great location, easy process and communication with owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terresa D.

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

Amazing View

The morning views, with breakfast on the deck was so peaceful. There was room for everyone and the kids even forgot there was a TV.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jazmin C.

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

Vacay 2023

It was truly a wonderful experience. The cabin is gorgeous inside out, very peaceful, we loved that it was pet friendly. Host was helpful, communicative throughout our stay. Absolutely recommend renting the cabin out! Can’t wait to come back
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I just returned from a wonderful stay at Jeff's and Mimi's peaceful property and beautiful cabin. The location of the cabin is perfect and secluded situated on 5 acres. Our labs loved the open yard and sitting on the 2nd lev porch overlooking the forest. The cabin is fully equipped with a beautiful open kitchen and plenty of counter space. The bedrooms were lovely with comfortable beds. Our son enjoyed the lower level bedroom/activity room. We enjoyed many games of pool.I have to say that the cabin offers the most stunning view of the mountains, especially at sunset! We have stayed at several cabins in the vicinity and this cabin offers the best view!Thank you Jeff and Mimi for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adarsh H.

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

Very Nice

It was a very nice stay. Was able to see bears couple of times. Per friendly was important to us and it was. Jeff was very nice in responding all queries.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

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

Townsend private cabin visit

Beautiful hill top location off Wears Road, with 2 separate balconies looking out over tree laden vista. Well kept property with modern attractive kitchen ( but no garbage disposal) , 3 bedrooms on separate floors, all with bathrooms, and large open family/ dining area. Pleasant, helpful interaction with owners, and smooth entry on arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norma U.

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

Vacation 2023

This property was such a delight! First cabin rental that the owners were on top of our visit. The accommodations they left for us was above & beyond. I highly recommend this rental, from the views, and beyond. This cabin is no disappointment!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy S., Aurora, Illinois

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

Spring Break Tennessee Adventure

My family and myself had an amazing time spending our week within Wears Valley. The cabin was everything and more. The location was perfect for sight seeing, short day trips to cities around the area, and nature walks. The cabin's amenities, location, and owners were perfect. Communication with owners was friendly and helpful at all times, wonderful people. Would definitely rent from again. Thank you so much for the use of your home so that we could have such a memorable vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy H.

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

Great Cabin!

The cabin is beautiful! The view from the back deck is amazing! The cabin was close to Wears Valley Road but still high enough in the mountains to get a great view of the Smokies. The road to the cabin is narrow and a little tricky, but not too difficult to drive. Two of the bedrooms did not have TV in them, but we really didn’t even notice once we saw that amazing view! There are lots of squirrels and chipmunks in the yard. The owners of the cabin were so nice and the check in and check out process was easy. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

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

Family Gathering

The property was great and plenty of space. I loved the view and spent as much time as I could taking it in with my coffee. The property is in a great location to go either direction to all of the possibilities around. You will see near :-) Kitchen is well stocked. Laundry room is nice to wash up and pack up to go home. I was able to visit my past with my Pac-Man skills and my husband enjoyed beating me on the pool table.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

felicia q.

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

Best New Years trip ever

Our New Year would not have been perfect had it not been for this amazing diamond we found. We were so tired of the crowds in Gatlinburg so we went to another area. We were a bit worried we would be far from it all, but no way a beautiful ride well worth the trip. Jeff the owner has been communicating since we rented several months ago, once we got there we had constant communication from him and Steve project manager. The house is not huge but 9 of us slept super comfortably with our two 4 legged girls who enjoyed the comfort of the house. Jeff, we are looking forward to booking again with you thanks for your hospitality and for renting us your gorgeous home God bless your family
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jeff Newton

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Welcome to Mimi and Papas Cabin. This is our home that we are opening up to you. We hope that you enjoy it as much as our family does. There is so much to explore in this area. When you are not exploring, you will be enjoying outdoor scenic beauty and comfort that this house has to offer.

Why they chose this property

This property is centrally located. Easy access to Townsend, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Wears Valley. The advantage is that you are close to these areas yet you will enjoy the fact that this property sits on over 5 acres of pure privacy, breathtaking views and 2 balconies that are perfectly placed to enjoy the million dollar view.. Unlike most cabins that are literally right on top or next to each other, you will enjoy the peaceful setting that this property offers with family or dear friends. This cabin has beds on all three levels, each level has privacy enabling you to share this opportunity with friends or family. We are pet friendly, also included is Pac-Man Arcade machine and a pool table. We believe you will love this house from top to bottom.

What makes this property unique

All the amenities you will need, 5 acres of privacy centrally located close to all of the attractions in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Townsend. Two large decks with breathtaking views of the Smokies , three levels with privacy on each level, perfect for a vacation with friends or family, pool table ,arcade, we are pet friendly.

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