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Time Well Wasted - A Mountain Woodland Retreat

Cabin in Townsend with kitchen and patio

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Nestled on three very private acres moments from the Park entrance.
Located at the end of the road!
It will truly be Time Well Wasted.
This is the rear view of the cabin. Very private but not remote.
Beautiful setting with outcroppings of rock and boulders.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Townsend, TN
  • Place, Laurel Valley Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Tuckaleechee Caverns
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Cades Cove
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

+1
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Time Well Wasted - A Mountain Woodland Retreat

Time Well Wasted is a woodland retreat that sits on over three private acres of parklike setting with beautiful hardwoods, moss covered rocks, and wildlife galore! The owners have brought the outside indoors with a wall of glass that will greet you as you enter the cabin. This feature looks out into this beautiful setting and can be enjoyed no matter what the weather.
This cabin is set up for the more mature guest who are looking to retreat into nature and enjoy the peace and quiet of these beautiful mountains. It is large enough to enjoy for extended visits, and cozy enough to enjoy as a weekend get away.
This couples cabin has two large bedrooms with King sized beds and two full baths along with a spacious great room complete with a stacked stone wood burning fireplace. Enjoy the evenings in the great outdoors with the sounds of nature at your side on the deck just off of the living room.

A well equipped kitchen will provide you with everything you need to cook your meals at home inside or outside on the gas grill. New stainless steel appliances make this wonderful kitchen sparkle.
This cabin has easy access and is located in the gated community of Laurel Valley in Townsend.
Townsend is located at the Cades Cove entry to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.
It has been deemed the Peaceful Side of the Smokies, and lives up to the nick-name.
The access to this cabin is easy with paved roadways all the way. Plenty of parking and motorcycle friendly.
There are 11 steps to the main level from the driveway. There are no further steps once you are inside.. The entire cabin and decking are all on one level. Come and enjoy this peaceful side retreat! in the Great Smoky Mountains.


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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: 21
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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING in or around the cabin.

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Townsend

Located in Townsend, this cabin is near theme parks and in the mountains. Tuckaleechee Caverns and Dark Island Swinging Bridge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cades Cove and Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail. 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 - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Tuckaleechee Caverns - 12 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 13 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Cades Cove - 36 min drive - 26.3 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Apple Valley Cafe Express - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Little River Pub And Deli - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Dancing Bean - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Towns End Coffee Co - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Time Well Wasted - A Mountain Woodland Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Time Well Wasted - A Mountain Woodland Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Time Well Wasted - A Mountain Woodland Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Time Well Wasted - A Mountain Woodland Retreat located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 1.8 mi (2.9 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).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 307 out of 328 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 328 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kieron C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property in a great location. We stayed here before and will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivian G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful pet-friendly cabin near all the activities we enjoyed during our stay. Very comfortable accommodations with everything needed for a relaxing vacation! All the extra touches made us feel “at home” and would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

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

Beautiful quit location

Beautiful, quiet, clean close to activities in Townsend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sage l.

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

We loved this stay!

Beautiful house and location, seemless stay. No issues whatsoever! Would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

DOREEN F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an excellent Cabin and great place to stay. The cabin was immaculate, generously stocked with dishes, towels and some necessities. Cindie is definitely a prime hostess and would rent from her again. Pic of the backyard.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny C.

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

Secluded getaway

The cabin was clean, the beds were comfortable, and the kitchen was well stocked with supplies. The area was beautiful and so quiet, we absolutely loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dee M.

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

Location, location, location!!

We enjoyed this little cabin so much! It was the perfect get away for what we wanted. Peaceful and quiet at all times. Very comfortable place to spend our days.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

DJ L.

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

Nice comfy stay

Nice comfy stay, we enjoyed the outside deck, and had a couple deer and a bear cruise by in the woods behind the cabin
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie H.

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

Trip to Great Smoky Mountains

We enjoyed our stay! The location was convenient to the start line for our Great Smoky Mountains Half Marathon event.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik T.

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

Time Well Wasted

Yet again this cabin didn’t disappoint ! We love coming to stay here and will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie S.

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

Time Well Wasted

Always love staying here. Clean and comfy
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Awesome stay

We really enjoyed our stay in Time Well Wasted!! Everything was perfection.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ethan W., Ecru, Mississippi

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

PERFECT FAMILY CABIN

This cabin was the perfect family cabin and in the perfect location. We also got to experience a bear coming up on the back patio. We will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Brenda Z.

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

Scenic

It was a good location to tour the Smokey Mountains with a lot of activities near by including great eating places.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Spencer M.

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

Peaceful Location

We only stayed for 3 days, but we really enjoyed it! It was very spacious and welcoming. We really liked having firewood readily available for making a fire. I could see us booking another stay here if we’re ever in the area again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

BROOK E.

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

Great weekend getaway!

We absolutely love the cabin! We even had a visitor or the back porch one night! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

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

Comfortable, clean and convenient

We came for the Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival and the location of this cabin was very convenient to that. It was very clean and the beds and pillows were super comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard J.

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

Very well enjoyed

Perfect setting, cabin, amenities. A wondrous time
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob R.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
1. Cigarette butt left on deck railing by door when we arrived.2. No hot tub as said in listing.3. Smelly Oder when we walked in.4. Found Oder when leaving today. There was rank liquid in bottom of kitchen trash bin when I pulled out garbage bag. I rinsed trash bin but no time to dry it out.5. Other than above points we really enjoyed our stay…nice cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

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

Back porch

Good stay, back porch has a.lot of flex as if stringers need work
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan T.

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

Perfect Cabin

We loved this cabin and can’t wait to book it again. No complaints. Host was responsive and easy to work with. More spacious than a lot of the cabins in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Mary Jo B.

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

Great place

Overall nice. A bit of a cleanliness glitch with the jetted tub, other than that it was enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were absolutely delighted with our stay at this property. It is exceptionally well-maintained and spotlessly clean, which immediately made us feel comfortable and at home. In fact, the property looks even better in person than it does in the photos—the pictures truly don’t do it justice. Every detail has clearly been cared for, from the upkeep of the home itself to the cleanliness of every corner.The location is perfect—tucked away in a peaceful, secluded area that offers plenty of privacy and quiet, yet still conveniently close to stores, restaurants, and other amenities. It’s the best of both worlds: serene surroundings for relaxation, but with everything you need just a short drive away.We experienced no issues whatsoever during our stay, and it’s clear that the owners take pride in ensuring guests have a wonderful experience. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing getaway or a comfortable base to explore the area, I can’t recommend this property enough. It truly exceeded our expectations in every way, and we would happily return in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

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

Lovely home in Townsend

Enjoyed our stay at TWW - all the amenities we required were provided - the only reason I would not give 5 stars on cleanliness, the edge around the coffee table has not been dusted in a very long time and piles of leaves had accumulated on the steps and patio (which we swept) - very nice home and convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

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

Peace & Quite

We loved the cabin and area! The house was clean, tastefully decorated, well stocked and beautiful! We saw a bear walk by the back porch the first night!! It was secluded enough that you couldn't see other cabins around you. We never heard other people even though there is a cabin not to far away. Beds were comfortable and very spacious bedrooms! Was a nice touch that they had the switches labeled so you knew what to use to turn on lights and fans. Seemed a little odd not to have sink in with second bathroom but definitely not anything couldn't adjust to. We would stay there again and recommend it to anyone that wants a little peace and quite while visiting the hustle and bustle of the Smokey Mountains.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

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