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Firefly Lookout: Pet Friendly, Hot Tub & Fireplace

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A spacious living room with a fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, a sofa, and a dining area.
A wooden cabin with a deck, surrounded by trees and a forested area.
A bedroom with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a bed with blue bedding, a hanging light fixture, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A spacious living area with a high wooden ceiling, a fireplace, and a dining area with a central table and chairs.
A kitchen with wooden beams, a dining table with chairs, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Dark Island Swinging Bridge

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Townsend, TN
  • Place, The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Dark Island Swinging Bridge
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Townsend Visitor Center
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Master Bed

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Townsend

Located in Townsend, this cabin is in a rural area and near theme parks. Ober Mountain is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cades Cove. 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 rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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Townsend, TN

What's nearby

  • The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Dark Island Swinging Bridge - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Cades Cove - 22 min drive - 21.1 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Walland Shop Groceries And Gas - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Peaceful Side Social - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Townsend Abbey - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Burgermaster Drive-in - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Elvira's Cafe - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Firefly Lookout: Pet Friendly, Hot Tub & Fireplace pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Firefly Lookout: Pet Friendly, Hot Tub & Fireplace?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Firefly Lookout: Pet Friendly, Hot Tub & Fireplace?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Firefly Lookout: Pet Friendly, Hot Tub & Fireplace?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Firefly Lookout: Pet Friendly, Hot Tub & Fireplace located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Dark Island Swinging Bridge and Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the place!! I will definitely be back. Perfect location and very private and whimsical.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2026
Thank you so much for your review! We’re so glad you loved the place and enjoyed the privacy and whimsical feel. It means so much to us that you’re already planning to come back! We’d love to have you stay with us again anytime.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cabin in a quiet location. A little tricky to find. Our GPS lead us down a dead end. A few more signs would be helpful. Note to owner: Inside A/C needs to be thoroughly cleaned. Very musty/moldy smell out of air discharge.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug, 2026
Thank you for the feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the peaceful location, and we appreciate you letting us know about the GPS issue and the air conditioning. We’ll pass this along to our maintenance team so the AC can be thoroughly checked and addressed. We’ll also look into whether additional signage would be helpful. Thank you again for staying with us and for bringing these things to our attention.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was very cozy. There were plenty of amenities and the view down to Townsend was pretty at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jan, 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the cozy cabin, great amenities, and the beautiful nighttime views of Townsend. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our vaction

Our stay was very nice the cabin wasnt what showed but very cozy,the hot tub used only once because was dirty couldnt use the tub for it was also dirty.still enjoyed our selfs.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun, 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you found the cabin cozy and enjoyed your stay despite the issues with the hot tub. We apologize for the cleanliness concerns and appreciate you bringing them to our attention. Your comfort and satisfaction are important to us, and we hope to provide a better experience for you next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice and quiet

The only thing the shower is very small & the driveway needs to be fixed (deep holes).
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jun, 2025
Thank you Iris for staying with us. We are glad that the home was nice and quiet. We appreciate your feedback on the shower and the deep holes in the driveway. We look back at having you with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

3rd year anniversary trip!

We enjoyed our stay very much! We felt as though we were secluded despite being close to town! Which we feel makes it the best of both worlds! The cabin was just right for the two of us. It was clean and had all we needed to cook our own meals. We enjoyed a walk down to the river and the swinging bridge as well. We would definitely stay in one of this companies cabins again! Have an awesomely blessed day!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2024
Hello Cathy! Thank you for staying with us. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay. It's nice when the location provides the seclusion without the seclusion. The river is a great way to provide a peaceful time. We definitely can't wait to book your next stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

40th Wedding Anniversary

We liked the location and the front porch nice to sit out on and the cabin was great for two people!Luckily we have an all wheel car, going up the driveway was a little rough, washed out! Cabin needs some minor maintenance issues. FYI porch where hot tub sits could use some bracing under the tub!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2025
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the location and found the front porch to be a nice spot to relax. It’s great that the cabin suited your needs as a couple. We appreciate your feedback regarding the driveway and the minor maintenance issues. Your note about bracing under the hot tub is very helpful, and we will certainly take a look at it. We hope to welcome you back for another stay soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Cliff Haven Vacation

We loved everything about the property except for the front door. The first two nights were too cold and windy to stay on the back deck. The front deck was warmer and that's where the grill & kitchen are. There's no door knob on the front door and it was impossible to keep the door closed and keep the heat inside without having to lock the door and use the code to get back inside. By the 3rd night, we were so frustrated we were ready to go to Ace hardware and buy a door knob.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Feb, 2023
Hi John! Thank you for staying with us. We apologize the frustration. Hopefully we didn't miss any communication concerning this. Our maintenance might have been able to help out and are available 24/7. We look forward to having you with us again.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Long weekend stay

Nice cabin although there is no dishwasher. The misquitoes on the fron patio and the rear deck are absolutely brutal. Had to buy citronella and off spray just to sit out there. They need a garbage can a little more "animal" secure. Had to pick up garbage in the mornings because animals had gotten into their flimsy pastic garbage can. The road going into the cabin is way too rough if your pulling something. Gravel with very large divot craters in the road.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun, 2025
Thank you for your valuable feedback! We're glad to hear that you found the cabin nice. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the lack of a dishwasher and appreciate your input regarding the mosquitoes. We'll definitely look into adding more measures for outdoor comfort, such as citronella options. We're also sorry to hear about the garbage situation and the road conditions. Your feedback about the garbage can and the road's maintenance is important to us, and we'll take this into consideration for future improvements. We appreciate you bringing these concerns to our attention, and we hope you'll consider staying with us again in the future for an even better experience.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication

Beware of cheap cabin listings

This cabin was advertised as having a full kitchen set up. However when we got there it only had one very small pan for cooking. Caught up the main office and they finally sent a complete set of pans out about 3 hours later. A couple of days later I asked for some extra towels since we were staying there for 4 days in the office said that they only give you four towels for two people. Also the bed mattress was sunk down in the middle worn out which made sleeping at night a chore. Also the back door would not lock so anybody could come on in. If this place were maintained better it would be a lovely little cabin has a lot of potential. Managing company just needs to put a little extra money into it.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov, 2022
Hello Owen! We appreciate you staying with us. Our apologies for the inconvience and lack of communication with us. Not sure what happened and not the experience we want our guest to have. Looking forward to having you with us again, but with a better outcome.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in

Sometimes, Details Matter

We truly enjoyed our stay at Cliff Haven. We stayed Friday night to Monday morning in mid October; nice quiet cabin as described. If I could make some recommendations, they would be as follows: 1) Make sure everything works. (IE TV, portable heater) It got quite cold Sunday night, and I had to go buy firewood for the fireplace. I wouldn't normally have minded that, but I didn't know the heater was inoperable. And I couldn't even watch football in front of the fireplace! ( the only time I watch TV is Sunday evening anyway. I didn't see any point to call owners, as we were leaving at 8 am Monday. 2) the one inch long sliver of wood we found between the sheets was a bit disturbing, but at least know one was hurt. 3) the dirty pizza pan in the oven was disappointing, as we expected the room to have been clean when we arrived. None of these were terrible on their own. I would rent this cabin again, if available.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov, 2023
Hello Gerard! Thank you for choosing to stay with us. We appreciate your review and would've liked the opportunity to fix the few areas you mentioned. Our maintenance is availble 24/7. Our goal is make sure our guest are taken care of. We have definitely spoke to the cleaners due to the sliver of wood and the dirty pizza pan. It's disappointing to us as well. We appreciate that in spike of these things you'd still come back. We look forward to you being with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The little cabin in the woods

This was a cute and cozy little cabin. The address number could be better, it isn't listed as the same number on the cabin and we actually had to ask anprivate home owner in the same area. Was also under the impression (and maybe it was wrong on my part) that there would be a close pool and that the cabin would have laundry appliances. The hot tub was nice but the temp read display does not work. The door really needs fixed as it is hard to get it to lock (has to be in the perfect spot). The small couch is VERY hard and uncomfortable. In my opinion the cabin should uave a full size couch and maybe a recliner instead of 2 dinung tables and chairs. The outside furniture needs replaced as well as the vlinds. I tried putting them up and they kind of fell apart. This cabin suited us for all that we needed it to and it was pet friendly for our 11 pound dog so that meant a lot. If we ever go back to area i would try to stay here, close enough to the big cities but aqay from the chaos. On a side note- it was awesome to hear the live music and watch the 4th's fireworks (albeit through some trees) from the hot tub on the deck. Also, the driveway up to it could use some smoothing out, was glad i have a higher clearance vehicle and the safari decor didnt make sense to me in a cabin in the woods lol
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you found the cabin cute and cozy, but we appreciate your concerns. We'll work on improving the address visibility, and we're sorry for any confusion regarding the pool and laundry appliances. We’ll also look into the hot tub display, door lock issues, and the comfort of the small couch. Your suggestions about outdoor furniture and the blinds are noted, and we appreciate that the cabin was pet-friendly for your dog. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the live music and fireworks from the hot tub! We’ll consider your input about the driveway and decor as well. If you return to the area, we’d love to have you stay with us again!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Cute cabin

The good: cabin was cute and recently updated the day before our arrival. The new furniture outside and inside were all very cute. The bed was nice and cozy. All of the blankets and pullows were soft and very comfortable. The cabin was conveniently located to town for shopping, eating and exploring the town. The bad: there were no curtains on the front of the cabin. The front door is a large window, the kitchen had a window and the bathroom had a window all facing the front of the cabin. Two other cabins were right outside our front door and could see in our cabin including the bathroom. This was a studio cabin so it is nice and open,when changing or showering the neighbors could see right in. We did message and ask for a curtain for at least the bathroom and was told the owner didnt want curtains up and that they would not be obliging us. The cabin also has a nice fire place that the listing stated was ready for use but was closed so you couldnt use it which would have been nice and cozy for the October nights in the mountain. The location was convenient and not a far drive from the main road below,however, that meant we heard all of the traffic all day and night. Im not terribly picky about these typs of things but my husband is 6'4" and couldnt fit in the shower as it was a little on the smaller side. The shower head water hit him in the chest and he had to squat down to get his hair washed. Aside from all of that we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct, 2024
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the cabin and found it cute, cozy, and conveniently located. I wanted to address your concerns regarding the blinds—we’ve received them but they were too small, so we’re currently in the process of replacing them. We truly appreciate you being so understanding. Additionally, we’re excited to share that the property owner plans to expand and tile the shower to enhance the cabin. This bigger project will take time, and we plan to do it in the off-season. We also want to apologize for the miscommunication regarding the fireplace; it has been fixed and is now functioning properly. We’re glad you had a wonderful stay despite the minor issues and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Thank you for your feedback!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s a nice little one room cabin tucked on the backside of some rental properties. It’s quiet, although you should be aware that sounds travel over water and up valleys, so there is some noise from the town below. Inside, the only issue we had was that the electrical plugs are older and wouldn’t hold our charging blocks very well, otherwise, it’s was great. I haven’t slept so good in months. Also, check out The Abbey restaurant just down the road. It’s awesome and everyone was super friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept, 2026
Thank you so much for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed the cabin and had such a peaceful, relaxing stay. We appreciate you bringing the outlets to our attention and will have them checked. Thank you again for staying with us, and we’re happy you found a local favorite in The Abbey! We’d love to have you back again
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