Cabin

Simple Pleasures in the Great Smoky Mountains !

Cabin in Townsend with kitchen and patio

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Amenities
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Location

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Townsend, TN

Place, Laurel Valley Golf Course
‪3 min drive‬
Place, Tuckaleechee Caverns
‪9 min drive‬
Place, Cades Cove
‪33 min drive‬
Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Loft Sleeping Area

2 Single Beds

Main Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Floor Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Upstairs Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Simple Pleasures in the Great Smoky Mountains !

Looking for the ultimate cabin in the mountains experience? This is it! Simple Pleasures is the perfect little 2 bed/2 bath cabin that gives a feel of a luxurious tree house in the mountains! This rustic but ever so comfortable cabin is nestled in the woods but not too far away from everyday conveniences and just a short 10-minute drive to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park! Come and let us spoil you with Simple Pleasures!

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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Pool
Hot tub
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Townsend

Located in Townsend, this cabin is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cades Cove and Tuckaleechee Caverns, while The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum and Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center are cultural highlights. Tube Junction and River Rage Go-Kart Track are also worth visiting. 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

Laurel Valley Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
Townsend Visitor Center - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
Tuckaleechee Caverns - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
Cades Cove - 33 min drive - 25.4 km

Getting around

Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

‪Apple Valley Cafe Express - ‬5 min drive
‪Little River Pub And Deli - ‬7 min drive
‪Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro - ‬5 min drive
‪Towns End Coffee Co - ‬6 min drive
‪The Dancing Bean - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Simple Pleasures in the Great Smoky Mountains ! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Simple Pleasures in the Great Smoky Mountains !?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Simple Pleasures in the Great Smoky Mountains !?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Simple Pleasures in the Great Smoky Mountains ! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Laurel Valley Golf Course and within 6 miles (10 km) of The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum and Tuckaleechee Caverns. Dark Island Swinging Bridge and Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kari M.

28 Aug, 2025

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

Excellent stay, great location in townsend, beautiful yet still close to town and the smokies.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

24 Aug, 2025

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

It was a great place, a lot of fun roads to ride Your motorcycle on. Place was very clean and easy to get there.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin K.

27 Aug, 2025

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

Super clean and very cozy cabin in a quiet area of Townsend. Loved having a screened in porch and the recliners were great for relaxing after a day of hiking.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neal G.

24 May, 2025

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

Motorcycle week

The cabin was as great as advertised

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobby J.

16 Jun, 2025

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

Super clean!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve J.

8 May, 2025

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

Rest and relaxation

A great cabin in a perfect location. Close enough to everything yet feels secluded. You are in the mountains for sure.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroll R.

2 May, 2025

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

Nice Cabin

Cabin is very spacious and well equipped for everything you need.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jade B.

10 Jan, 2025

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

Beautiful Cabin

Absolutely beautiful cabin and loved the area. Townsend is a very quiet town and would recommend anyone to stay here vs. pigeon forge or gatlinburg.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley D.

31 Mar, 2025

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

Quite and roomie

We had plenty of room and everything was clean. Property manager was amazing

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faith P.

28 May, 2025

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

Nice Cabin

Simple Pleasures is a lovely cabin! We really enjoyed our stay here. The back porch/deck area is nice, the kitchen is well-stocked, and the overall layout of the cabin worked well for our family. The road leading to the cabin is fully paved and wide enough, which is sometimes an issue with mountain cabins. Some parts of the road are quite steep, which might make winter travel difficult, but overall, it is a wonderful cabin and we would definitely recommend it.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

13 May, 2025

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

The Peaceful Side

Simple Pleasures checked all the boxes for my family while visiting the Smokys. A very well-equipped cabin that appeared very new to us. Didn't look like the stove had ever been used! Easy in and out and very accessible to Townsend, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Cades Cove. A great stopping place when visiting the Smokys.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

30 Sept, 2024

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

Excellent time

We enjoyed our stay. Motorcycle friendly which is a huge plus for a mountain home.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kay F.

20 Apr, 2025

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

Marvelous Mountain Abode

Simple Pleasures was the perfect place for a family getaway. We were in town for a wedding with 2 adult children. Everyone had their own space and 2 bathrooms definitely helped the process of getting everyone ready on time! The cabin was conveniently located near shops, eateries, and the wedding venue. The host was very communicative so we felt well taken care of. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

gary t.

20 Aug, 2023

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

Bronco weekend

Stay was great lots of wildlife and great cabin

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya B.

30 Apr, 2023

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

Simple pleasures

Great cabin, would stay again

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

4 Mar, 2024

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

Excellent

Clean, quiet, simple, peaceful. Very thankful we stayed here and will do so again in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgiana J.

17 Mar, 2025

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

Weekend family wedding

Our cabin was wonderful and so are the hosts. It happened to be unusally cold for that time of year and when we walked in, it was so nice and warm! Thank you for thinking ahead for us. Not all my family was as lucky!! The cabin was beautiful, cozy and clean. We overly enjoyed the fireplace and the furniture was very comfortable. I would highly recommend to anyone needing a place to stay!!Thank you for a wonderful place to stay!Georgiana

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

27 Apr, 2024

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

Quick Visit to National Park

Short getaway to experience the national park. Very convenient location, beautiful setting and great accommodations. Host very responsive when we had questions. Perfect place for 2 couples. Hope to return sometime when we can stay longer.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

5 Sept, 2023

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

Wonderful weekend getaway!

The cabin was so nice and Jo, the property manager, went out of her way to answer questions we had including a visit to the cabin. The location was wonderful for our visit to Cade’s Cove.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

4 Nov, 2023

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

Nice cabin

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Jo was easy to communicate with both before and during our stay. Plenty of hot water!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy G.

16 Aug, 2025

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

Simple Pleasures was perfect for our family of 4, situated in a quiet gated community in peaceful Townsend. We especially enjoyed eating breakfast and dinner out in the screened in porch while hearing many birds and watching squirrels eating in the treetops. We even had two sightings of a black bear and one sighting of a black coyote, all leisurely walking by the cabin at dusk. The kitchen and bathroom had the essentials to get started with our stay, supplemented with our own supply of dish soap and toilet paper. We enjoyed being close to the Smoky National Park, accessing Cades Cove and hiking Abrams Falls and the Middle Prong Trail from the Tremont area. We also enjoyed the local cavern tour and riding horses for an hour at the Davy Crockett Riding Stables. The only extensive driving we did was to drive to Hartford to white water raft through Smoky Mountain Outdoors, which was well worth the drive and highly organized upon our arrival. On the way home from Hartford, we passed through Gatlinburg and enjoyed our time at the Ripley's Aquarium. Lastly, we enjoyed the local shops in Townsend and stopping at the Bear Restoration Center and learning about efforts to help injured or non-thriving bears in the area. We hope to make it back and again stay in Townsend and at this cabin or at the very least, in the Laurel Valley Golf Community.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

29 Jun, 2023

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

So cozy and cute!

The cabin was very clean. We also had a very active bear.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya D.

8 Jul, 2023

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

Great Cabin! Great Location!!

Our family really enjoyed our stay at Simple Pleasures cabin. The cabin was exactly as described and very clean. Check in was easy too. The location was perfect for easy access to the Smoky Mountain National Park for site seeing and hiking, while also not too far of a drive to Pigeon Forge.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kayla P.

23 Dec, 2024

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

Christmas in the Mountains

We had a wonderful stay at Simple Pleasures! The host, Jo, was amazing! She had thought of everything we would need and was very responsive to any questions we had while staying in the cabin. The cabin was clean and well stocked with everything we needed. The cabin was decorated with a Christmas tree and the cutest Christmas decor. It was great! Jo is so thoughtful! We had a great stay and plan on coming back again when it is warmer and we can enjoy the outdoor screened in porch.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

8 Sept, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Simple Pleasures is a lovely, comfortable cabin in a beautiful location. I appreciated the well-equipped kitchen and comfortable beds and bedding! It's in a quiet location but close to all the activities of the area. On a more personal note, I have loved the novel "Christy" since I was a child, so seeing the street names in the area always made me smile. Great communication with the owner and easy check-in. We hope to return!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jo Carpenter

Hi! My name is Jo Carpenter, and I am so happy to meet you! I have been managing properties since 2015 and absolutely love it and my customers! I sorta stumbled into this profession after leaving "corporate America" and venturing out into the unknown with my wonderful husband and business partner - but I must say I wouldn't trade it for a minute! A good day for me is a satisfied and happy guest! A great day for me is a return guest! I will do anything I possibly can to help you make your stay with us one for the memory books! If you are celebrating something special - please reach out and let me know how I can help you make it fabulous! If you need groceries picked up from Kroger and delivered to the cabin before your arrival - please let me know. We want to earn your business and your trust. I am local and very responsive - I can be reached anytime by phone or the VRBO app. I am a short 20-minute drive to the cabin and I am typically in the area every single day. I hope you have an incredible stay with us and I look forward to hearing from you soon!