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Rocky Hollow a beautiful retreat in a wildlife rich Mountain Community!

Riverside cabin with kitchen and patio

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Fully equipped kitchen with tons of granite counters.
Newly paved driveway with easy access.
View of driveway from front porch.
Huge back deck for eating out.
Views from the private deck out to the wooded lot.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

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)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Rocky Hollow a beautiful retreat in a wildlife rich Mountain Community!

Rocky Hollow is a true log cabin wrapped in the sights and sounds of the Great Smoky Mountains. Perfect for couples or families. It is located in the Laurel Valley community of the Townsend. Paved roadways allow for easy access year round. Laurel Valley is a Black Bear habitat and is rich in wildlife.
Enjoy your morning coffee on the front porch, looking out onto the beautiful outcroppings of Limestone rock that have given this cabin its name.
As you step inside you will be greeted by the stunning staircase of twisted Mountain Laurel branches. The main level keeping room features a stone fireplace to warm those crisp fall and winter evenings.
The kitchen will serve you well, from new granite counters to the farm house cabinets.
The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you will need to cook a full meal, or nuke a burger.
If you prefer to cook out, there is a gas grill and outdoor dining area that overlook the private wooded back yard.
After a long day in the park, enjoy slipping into the luxury King Size bed in the main level master bedroom. This is only steps from the main level bathroom that features a walk in shower.
That beautiful staircase will lead you to the loft sitting area. This area is great for watching television on the huge flatscreen television, playing cards, or just enjoying the company of those you have traveled with.
The upper level has a full bath with tub and shower combination, and a luxury queen size bed. Beautiful linens, towels and bedding are provided.
You will enjoy a location that is a 7 minute drive to the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. There are plenty of places to enjoy a good meal out or carry home to your mountain get away.
The IGA in Townsend has everything you will need to gather groceries to cook your own meals at the cabin.
Enjoy a true mountain experience in the Smokies. We hope you will make Rocky Hollow your home away from home in the Smokies!

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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
Not advised for small children due to the layout
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Must be non shedding breeds, pre approved..
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely NO SMOKING in or around 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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Townsend

Located in Townsend, this cabin is next to a golf course and on a river. The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum and Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Tuckaleechee Caverns and Dark Island Swinging Bridge. 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 - 2.0 km
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 10 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Tuckaleechee Caverns - 12 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 13 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Cades Cove - 36 min drive - 26.7 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
  • ‪Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Towns End Coffee Co - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Dancing Bean - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rocky Hollow a beautiful retreat in a wildlife rich Mountain Community! 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 Rocky Hollow a beautiful retreat in a wildlife rich Mountain Community!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rocky Hollow a beautiful retreat in a wildlife rich Mountain Community!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rocky Hollow a beautiful retreat in a wildlife rich Mountain Community! located?

Situated in Townsend, this golf cabin is 1.6 mi (2.5 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

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 263 out of 296 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 296 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 296 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 296 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 296 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very private, great place to relax and enjoy the wildlife!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay. It is quiet, so is the local town. It is a scenic drive to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. The house was well equipped with everything we needed and so clean! We had one mix-up with the security gate, but it all worked out! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

Comfortable home

Excellent property and location. Would consider staying here again
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was clean and the area was pleasant. The bed was fabulous ( only used the downstairs bed). Description and pics adequately present the property. Some note the bed is high. It is, however a step stool was under the bed if needed. Neither my wife nor myself are very tall and we did not need it. The driveway is steep and somewhat short. We were able to manage it in a 2500 double cab SRW, without any trouble. We would definitely stay in Rocky Hollow again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

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

Close to everything but very quite and peaceful

30 mins from pigeon forge, 40 mins from gatlinburg, 10 mins from the park...this cabin community is in a gated community with nice roads, nice cabins, surrounding a golf course. Very well kept community but also still secluded and peaceful. Will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara C.

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

Short trip.

It was assume.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Peaceful and relaxing

We enjoyed our relaxing week stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mallory D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the cabin. The stair case was amazing. Everyone had their own space and it was just what we needed. We have stayed on the golf course before and it's perfect. We were able to get every where we needed within 20-30 minutes from the location. The beds were comfortable and the air worked great. We even got to see a deer outside the bedroom window and a bear on the way home. The kitchen had basic pots and pans to use and included a dish washer. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian E R.

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

1week vacation

Very clean. Had everything we needed. This was our 2nd time staying here and will stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron H.

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

Best place!

The area is so nice and everything you can think of is in this cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly N.

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

Nice place

It was a nice place to stay. Great neighborhood and location. We wished the lighting was better and the bathroom mirrors were lower.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry R.

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

Perfect Cabin

Everything was perfect Everything worked great and we saw plenty of wild life. Perfect cabin for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lisa T.

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

Rocky Hollow Cabin

cabin was very nice; BEST mattresses ever so we got a GREAT night's sleep; owner was VERY hands on communicating when I reached out with a question. I would definitely recommend this cabin and would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri A.

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

Rocky Hollow

We were very happy with the cabin and found it very clean and comfortable. It is in a very beautiful area near a golf course. It has a lovely front porch and deck. I would definitely stay again if possible.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat C.

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

This is the place to be!

Had an absolute wonderful time at this cabin. It is out of the main stream of all the tourist racket and traffic. Great communication with the owner, and so many nice amenities. We are looking forward to a return trip next go round!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

Great stay on the quiet side of the mountain

My daughter and I enjoyed our weekend together. She is in graduate school at UT and can’t visit home often. I appreciated the ability to bring our dogs so that my daughter could see them because she misses them very much. We made some good memories sitting together on the porch. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey P.

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

Completely wonderful

Cyndie was so accommodating. The cabin was absolutely wonderful. We enjoyed every minute of our time.. we will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

NICOLE F.

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

Great getaway

Very nice and clean property. Extremely comfortable. Just enough room for my husband and I an 2 kids Centrally located to all that we were planning to explore. It was nice to cone back to a quiet and relaxed place after either being out with large crowds or serious hiking.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen T.

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

Amazing Cabin

So cozy and extremely clean. My mother and I rocked for hours on the front porch. Very quiet, and really convenient to everything. Sadly, we didnt see any bears though.😔
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen M.

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

Fall stay at Rocky Hollow

Our stay at the cabin was enjoyable. The cabin was tastefully decorated and comfortable. The linens were are clean and white as was the entire home. Be prepared for a steep driveway. We had two cars and had to decide how to navigate parking. All in all we had a wonderful week!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana P. N.

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

Relaxing stay at spotless cabin

Our family of three had a lovely time at Rocky Hollow. The location was quiet, the cabin was very clean and the beds were quite comfy. There is a hot tub upstairs that isn’t functioning but that wasn’t an issue for us. Our communication with the owners was seamless. Wish we could’ve stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Amy W.

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

Townsend

Everything was wonderful!! Everyone needs to read the information on BEARS. On our morning to leave there were 5 bears around the cabin. We had to wait for them to leave before we could leave!! We read the tip about DO NOT LEAVE FOOD IN CAR!!! and thankfully they left our car alone. The only negative we had is no tv in den downstairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ange W.

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

Cabin in the Woods

The cabin was clean and well equipped. Description said hot tub then underneath listed it as a garden tub. There is no hot tub. The garden tub did not have a faucet so it was not able to be used. The driveway was a bit steep. But overall we enjoyed our stay. Great location for access to the National Park.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joyce W.

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

Wonderful vacation in a perfect cabin

This cabin was exactly what we wanted, expected, and needed. Communication with the owner was completely timely and satisfactory. Kitchen supplies were everything needed to cook meals. Water pressure & hot water amounts were great. Furniture was comfortable. Beds & bedding were perfectly comfortable. The driveway is slightly steep but was completely manageable with backing in to park our F250 pickup. The grill was absolutely completely clean and the outdoor seating on the front and back porches were perfect to enjoy the cool weather. Wood for the fireplace was provided and that was very much appreciated. A week was just not long enough in this comfortable cabin in such a nice quiet neighborhood. We did not see a bear but a turkey did cruise through. The sound of the birds early in the morning was wonderful to hear. We will definitely return to this cabin.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Cora W.

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

Peaceful but Hairy

We enjoyed our stay here. The property manager was very responsive to messages. The fireplace was amazing. We did note that throughout the house the cleanliness was lacking as there was dust and pet hair everywhere. We were aware of it being a pet-friendly location, however, with the fee for pets staying there, we did expect a deep cleaning to be done after each pet visit. We also enjoyed the access to a washer and dryer. We do wish there would have been a TV downstairs so we did not have to take snacks for the games upstairs. We were unable to cast to the TV as it was an older model and there were issues with the Roku allowing access for casting due to needing an access pin. Overall, we enjoyed a relaxing long weekend for the holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Cyndie Cornelius

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We arrived in the Smokies over 16 years ago. Our first trip was a fly fishing adventure. Until then, my only Smokies adventure had been to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.
Townsend proved to be an oasis in the mountains. The setting is serene and peaceful and without the trappings of the more recognized areas. Trout were not the only things hooked that weekend... we were as well. Just one year later, we arrived in Townsend to live full time. It took a year to make it happen, but we were determined to make the Smokies our home.
We surely can not imagine living anywhere else. Waking every morning to the sunrise over the mountains, and the sights and sounds of the birds and other wild life living in the area, is an unbelievable experience.

It has been our objective to educate others about the wonders of living here in this beautiful place and we have done our best to create an environment that will hopefully give our guests a place to call home when they come to visit.
The number of returning guests has grown greatly in the past years.
If your dates of arrival are not available for this cabin, try our other cabins
also on VRBO.

Why they chose this property

This home is located in a true mountain community with paved roadways and easy access.. The community is located only minuets from the Cades Cove entrance of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.

What makes this property unique

It is our mission to maintain our cabins in a manner that will never disappoint. We are VERY local and we keep a watchful eye over our retreats.
We want you to consider our cabins your home away from home in the Smokies.

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