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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 15390.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Townsend, TN
  • Townsend Visitor Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Dark Island Swinging Bridge
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Game Room

2 Double Sofa Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Round House - Smoky Mountain Vacation on your own private Retreat!

Beautiful and eclectic 4200 sq.ft. Round House situated on over 100 acres of woodland and fields. Has 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, pool table, hot tub, pool and fire pit. It is a great retreat for families or business. Large modern kitchen with dining table overlooking the swimming pool. Living room, sitting room and den for independent gathering and lounging complete with high speed internet. Lots of places to hike and ride bicycles. Animals on lower fields for children to watch and enjoy. Close to the Smoky Mountain National Park entrance, Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Central heat and air, laundry room. Smoke free and pet free. A one of a kind experience.

Property manager

Janice Fillmore
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking, vaping or e-cigarettes allowed inside.
Private pool-swim at own risk, no life guard on duty.
Before leaving please place dished in dishwasher and dirty towels in washer and wash the first load.
No commercial photography or filming allowed.

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
Note from host: No events allowed.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Townsend

Located in Townsend, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. 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 Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park. Tube Junction and River Rage Go-Kart Track are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Townsend, TN

What's nearby

  • Townsend Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Dark Island Swinging Bridge - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Tuckaleechee Caverns - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Cades Cove - 30 min drive - 22.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Townsend Abbey - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Artistic Bean - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Apple Valley Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Riverstone Family Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger Master Drive In - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Round House - Smoky Mountain Vacation on your own private Retreat! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is The Round House - Smoky Mountain Vacation on your own private Retreat! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Round House - Smoky Mountain Vacation on your own private Retreat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Round House - Smoky Mountain Vacation on your own private Retreat!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Round House - Smoky Mountain Vacation on your own private Retreat! located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum, Dark Island Swinging Bridge and Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail. Townsend Visitor Center and Tube Junction are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house and property

Lovely setting and fabulous house. Pool was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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

Townsend serenity

The roundhouse is a beautiful vacation get away. If you are looking for a tranquil and peaceful place , I can highly recommend it and the host is exceptional.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rebekkah P.

Perfect Family Weekend

Pool is awesome, plenty of room. Very secluded so lots of privacy. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Samantha V.

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

Absolutely amazing, beautiful, and very private!!!

The house itself is incredibly fascinating the property was beautiful and peaceful the host was very attentive it was an amazing experience
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tobi B.

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

Family Vaca

This was a wonderful place for our family. The privacy and pool was great. Being able to take the kids down to the farm and see the animals was awesome. Janice and Steve were quick to respond to any questions or concerns we had. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

kenneth s.

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

Best vacation

We had a group of 13. We had plenty of room. Could have brought more. Absolutely beautiful location. Amazing property. Had absolutely everything we could need. Hot tub and fire place was amazing! Game room was wonderful. Loved the master bathtub! The only cons are some of the light switches dont work or cant figure out what they go to and it would be great to have an extra washer and dryer especially for big groups. We will definitely be back. Im hoping next trip in the summer so we can enjoy the pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

Did not expect as much as we received.

Did not expect as much as we received. When we arrived we were fortunate enough to check in early. The house was more than we expected and the property was unbelievable. The owners were finishing out the details when we arrived and they we’re very welcoming, As our crew was unpacking Janice and her husband informed us that we could use a secluded area of the river that was located on the property to hang out. A short walk down the hill and we were in paradise, pulled up, grabbed some folding chairs from the back of the truck, and set up camp in the middle of the river and stayed all day. Could not have been more relaxing watching the kids skip rocks, laugh and have fun. Back to the house, everything was clean and the pool was perfect and the scenery was amazing. Don’t second-guess this place. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bryan W.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph S.

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

Secluded get away

This home was perfect for our three families to gather for our 50th anniversary, three couples and 2 children (4 and 7). The property is secluded, but within easy driving distance to all the Pigeon Forge attractions. The outside pool was wonderful. Because of the extreme heat during our stay, we spent lots of time in the pool, but the hot tub wasn't used at all. The house was perfect, with a room for everyone. the kids loved seeing the animals down the hill. We had a couple of issues during the stay and our host, Steve, was there to promptly take care of everything. The house had places for everyone to be together AND room for us to take a break from each other.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Our extended family of 11 enjoyed Christmas at the Round House. We had everything we needed!

Plenty of space to spread out both inside and outside. Lots of fun playing games at the large table, throwing darts, playing pool, and hanging out by the hot tub and fire pit. The design is a little quirky but the kids enjoyed exploring all the little spots. A very unique and relaxing spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

jen g.

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

Spacious and eclectic

The Round House is an Interesting and eclectic mixture of styles. The fully renovated and stocked kitchen has Lots of space and everything you need. The large dining table and adjoining family room are well-situated to be part of the indoor or outdoor action. The pool, fire pit, hot tub, and large yard are all a big plus. The bedrooms and bathrooms are more dated and funky but serviceable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

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

It was great !!

Simple, fast and easy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Kelsey W.

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

Eclectic, secluded, spacious home in need of a little love

Pros: The home was perfect for a several families fo stay in and the part that makes this home worth the $$ is the outdoor/pool/grill area. We spent lots of time out there. Beware of lots of wasps though. They provide floaties and lots of seating! It’s a funky home for sure! The kitchen is fully stocked(with 2 refrigerators!) and lots of pool towels. I didn’t think we would use the pool table-but we ended each night as a family playing! A couple mishaps, but they came immediately to fix them! Cons: The house is in need of some serious updating-the water damage on several parts of the ceiling was very disappointing for the $ we paid. At one point we were down a whole bathroom as the toilet was broken and the shower was scalding hot, it was unusable even after they came to work on it. Need extra sheets left at the house. The AC also was struggling in the main area and the room upstairs at night my in-laws were literally sweating. There was also a water leaking coming from the upstairs bathroom into the basement. (Like I said the fix everything quick) I did read in another review where the river is in walking distance and if you have littles this is definitely not true Would we stay here again? Yes, if updated and the damage was all fixed.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keli K., Knoxville

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

Amazing House

House was super cool and retro. Nothing like I had seen before. Rooms were clean and beds comfy. Pool was fantastic! Very clean and refreshing. Super private and outside area was great for hanging out playing cornhole and other yard games. Restaurants and stores are only a few minutes away. Only issue was GPS does not lead to you to the property, must have detailed directions to get there. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

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

5 star

Great
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Margie L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Round house

Large property and house nice location. House needs updates.Also needs sprayed for bugs inside.bees outside. Pool was fabulous.Family had great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

Amazing stay!

Absolutely beautiful property and an amazing quirky fantastic house! The layout of this house is funky cool. We were a group of 9 and had plenty of room to spread out and plenty of places to gather. The pool/hot tub/fire pit area is laid out in a way that makes it just fantastic to hang outside and have good time. The fun room with the pool table is another fantastic gathering area. Our group usually does a beach week every summer but decided to change it up and go to the mountains this year. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Kimberly B.

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

Round House

We had a very lovely stay at this property. It was very secluded, which we loved. The home needs some updates, and the property owners stated this up front. The refrigerator wasn’t working the day we checked in, but the owners brought a new one immediately. Overall a very wonderful vacation experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren A.

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

Beautiful house

We had a wonderful experience at the Round house. It was a beautiful house and we enjoyed the pool the most! We are already looking forward to returning next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colleen C., North Charleston

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

Amazing View

Love getting away from the hustle and bustle of pigeon forge, really getting to experience to mountains, being in the mountains. Amazing view. Superior communication with the host. Everything was perfect. Keeping this property tagged for future vacations in East TN!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

rene v.

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

Blanca navidad

Una casa muy hermosa fue una pena q no la disfrutáramos a las pocas horas de aver llegado se fue la luz quedando en total oscuridad toda la noche gracias a la propietaria que se portó como un ángel que en todo momento estuvo pendiente de nosotros
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Erin L., Olathe

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

Made great memories in the smokies mountains at a unique property

The overall experience was wonderful seeing the sites and sounds of the area. We loved having the space to spread out and walking distance to the river and fishing. The owners were very nice and welcoming. The property needs a lot of updates and seems to be in transition. The place has so much potential but really needs an overhaul. My kids had a wonderful time and loved seeing all the animals down the road (Deer, elk, donkeys, llama, sheep) and loved swimming in the pool.. (The pool was very foggy)

10/10 Excellent

Sherry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Round House

The house is great and unusual. It is in need of TLC in places. We did have a great time! Note, it’s a little hard to find. Directions given need updating. I would stay here again with a large group. Loved the privacy a d outdoor space!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jordin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

Wonderful location to enjoy the best of nature. The outdoor area of the house and property can’t be beat. River within walking distance, farm animals, plenty of ways to ride bikes or go for walks. All while being remote yet close to essentials (ice cream).
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by Janice Fillmore

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Why they chose this property

This property is very private and surrounded by beautiful mountains. This is a have for total relaxation.

What makes this property unique

1 mile of private drive where you can ride bikes and then go to the river and tube down it, fish or play.

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English

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