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Peaceful Escape in the Smokies-Hot Tub/WIFI/Fireplace - Hemlock Haven

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Hemlock Haven Cabin
Private Hot Tub on the deck overlooking the property.
Open floor plan for the living room, kitchen, and dining room.
2 queen beds in the first bedroom
Washer and Dryer included in this family-size cabin

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Townsend, TN
  • Place, Tuckaleechee Caverns
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Cades Cove
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Peaceful Escape in the Smokies-Hot Tub/WIFI/Fireplace - Hemlock Haven

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.

Hemlock Haven offers two bedrooms, one with 2 queen beds and one with 1 queen bed. Each bedroom has its own private bathroom. The living room has a sofa bed (sleeps 2 more), a gas fireplace (available October through April) and flat screen Cable TV/DVD with free WIFI. There is a large island/breakfast bar in the fully equipped kitchen, great for baking and food prep! Wonderful amenities include a dishwasher, clothes washer, and dryer. This cabin has a picnic table and charcoal grill on the back patio, and a front porch overlooking the property and the mountains.

Parking for 2 vehicles at this cabin; other parking available near the office. A ramp with no stairs allows easy access into Hemlock Haven.

ASK ABOUT OUR PASTORS' AND FULL-TIME CHRISTIAN WORKERS' SPECIALS FOR THIS CABIN!!!

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

No events allowed
Parties NOT involving alcohol would be permitted.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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 and lock the doors
Please put away used dishes after they are clean.
Please ensure no food residue or crumbs are left on counters.
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

Property # 1030618vb
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: Parties NOT involving alcohol would be permitted.
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 a rural area and 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. 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 fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain climbing nearby.
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Townsend, TN

What's nearby

  • Tuckaleechee Caverns - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 7 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 11 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Cades Cove - 28 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Dollywood - 40 min drive - 45.3 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Walland Shop Groceries And Gas - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Peaceful Side Social - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Barn at Blackberry Farm - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Artistic Bean - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Townsend Abbey - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Peaceful Escape in the Smokies-Hot Tub/WIFI/Fireplace - Hemlock Haven have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Peaceful Escape in the Smokies-Hot Tub/WIFI/Fireplace - Hemlock Haven pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Peaceful Escape in the Smokies-Hot Tub/WIFI/Fireplace - Hemlock Haven?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Escape in the Smokies-Hot Tub/WIFI/Fireplace - Hemlock Haven?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Escape in the Smokies-Hot Tub/WIFI/Fireplace - Hemlock Haven?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Escape in the Smokies-Hot Tub/WIFI/Fireplace - Hemlock Haven located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Tuckaleechee Caverns and within 6 miles (10 km) of The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum and Dark Island Swinging Bridge. Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail and Townsend Visitor Center are also within 6 miles (10 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 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
it was a relaxing, quiet place, perfect for a few days to rest
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The rental was perfect for our girls trip. It was clean beds were comfortable and the view was beautiful. We will return to this location again. Renal host was friendly and easy to communicate with
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 November 2025
Thank you for your kind review. Please visit us again soon.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer E S.

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

Nice Getaway

Very nice place.. love how decorated it was!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 December 2024
thank you, We would love to have you back. Please come again soon. Sandy
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel H.

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

Enjoyed our stay

Overall we were happy with our stay. Only thing was the fireplace didn't work but everything else was as described.
Response from VrboOwner on 16 March 2021
Thank you for being our guests!!! We are so sorry the fireplace didn't work during your stay. We have a maintenance team always on-call and we would have been happy to come relight the pilot for you. We hope to have the opportunity to host you in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenilee V.

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

Great stay for our staff

Our collegiate team stayed in the Bear Lodge up the property, while our staff stayed here. It was perfect for our staff of 4. We do think some critters joined us in the house, as a bag of food was bitten/ripped open and droppings left behind, but maybe that should be expected in the woods? That was a bit unsettling, but otherwise a great cabin and stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

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

Nice Cabin in Townsend, TN

We rented Hemlock Haven for a week of hiking the National Park and visiting Gatlinburg. It is a nice log cabin with 2 bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. The cabin was clean and comfortable, the hot tub is a nice feature we weren't really looking for but enjoyed. We did experience a couple of maintenance issues during our stay, but the property quickly and professionally took care of everything. Would definitely stay again. The property is a Christian retreat center, and that is reflected in the decor, which we enjoyed. Alcohol is not allowed on the property which was fine with us. It is 15 minutes from an entrance to the National Park and about 45 minutes from Gatlinburg. Townsend is an interesting place in and of itself with some good restaurants and things to do and see.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

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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