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Black Bear Retreat • 2Bed 2Bath Cabin • Near Bike Trail

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Welcome to the cabin! View from the front yard.
Welcome to Black Bear Retreat!
Black Bear Retreat sits on one acre next to its sister, inquire to rent both
Entry deck to the cabin
Spacious open concept living area with loft

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Townsend, TN
  • Place, The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Dark Island Swinging Bridge
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Townsend Visitor Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Common area 1 (Loft)

2 Single Beds

Lower Level

1 King Bed

Main level

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Black Bear Retreat • 2Bed 2Bath Cabin • Near Bike Trail

Looking for a peaceful retreat? Come stay at Black Bear Retreat, a newly built chalet style cabin on the "Peaceful Side of the Smokies" right in the heart of Townsend, TN. We are located in the center of town, 200 ft from the Townsend bike trail, within walking distance of local restaurants, and a 5 minute drive from the Smoky Mountain National Park entrance. The visitors center, which hosts many local festivals and events, is only a 0.5 mile from the cabin.

About the Cabin:

The cabin features 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, plus a loft with 2 twin beds. The main level features a bedroom with a queen sized bed and a full sized bathroom. It boasts an open concept living room, dining room, kitchen with a loft. The living room has a Smart TV so log into your favorite app or enjoy free YouTubeTV during your stay. The upstairs loft opens to the living room and features 2 twin sizes beds, a perfect space for the kids! The lower level features an open concept living area and offers a sitting area with adjoining king sized bed as well as private access to a full sized bathroom. The bathroom features a walk in shower, vanity, and a full sized washer and dryer.

The cabin boasts two large decks. The upper deck features a grill and outdoor eating area. The lower deck features rocking chairs and hot tub. The lower deck also opens to a spacious lawn area - perfect for family outdoor games or just letting the kids run off some steam!

About the Area:

Townsend is a quaint town with local restaurants, coffee shops, and hosts many festivals throughout the year. Enjoy a swim or tubing in The Little River, embark on a nature walk, bike the town trails, or take a short drive to the beautiful Foothills Parkway. The Smoky Mountain National Park entrance is a quick 5 minute drive from the cabin and is near the Cades Cove side of the Smokies. Townsend is a short drive from Wears Valley, 25 minutes from Pigeon Forge, and offers a scenic 45 minute drive to Gatlinburg.

The mountains are calling so come stay at Black Bear Retreat! We look forward to hosting you!

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Set the thermostat to 65' in the winter, and 75' in the summer.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Townsend

Located in Townsend, this cabin is in the mountains and on a river. Ober Mountain is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cades Cove. 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. 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

  • The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Dark Island Swinging Bridge - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Cades Cove - 21 min drive - 20.0 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peaceful Side Social - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Walland Shop Groceries And Gas - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Townsend Abbey - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Artistic Bean - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Apple Valley Cafe Express - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Bear Retreat • 2Bed 2Bath Cabin • Near Bike Trail pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Black Bear Retreat • 2Bed 2Bath Cabin • Near Bike Trail?

As of 18 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Black Bear Retreat • 2Bed 2Bath Cabin • Near Bike Trail on 18 June 2026 start from NZ$439, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Black Bear Retreat • 2Bed 2Bath Cabin • Near Bike Trail?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Black Bear Retreat • 2Bed 2Bath Cabin • Near Bike Trail?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Black Bear Retreat • 2Bed 2Bath Cabin • Near Bike Trail?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Black Bear Retreat • 2Bed 2Bath Cabin • Near Bike Trail located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Dark Island Swinging Bridge and Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 108 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brady T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay! Would recommend this place to everyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin is in a great location. It is well stocked, clean, and very roomy. Our hosts were very easy to communicate with and were very welcoming. Definitely a place we will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was beautiful and the host was perfect! Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Allan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a excellent place to stay. My kids enjoyed the place as well. My daughter enjoyed the hot tub. The place checked all the boxes. It is in a great location in Townsend, Tennessee. I would definitely try to book this cabin again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lloyd Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and comfortable. I have stayed here before and would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts were extremely welcoming and very easy to communicate with. The house was far better than I expected (reading past reviews). We would come back here anytime.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

jeromy s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Allyson P.

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

Clean property, great location, very comfortable

We loved our stay at the Black Bear cabin. It is very clean and the perfect location for visiting the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cabin and enjoyable stay. We will book again on our next adventure to Townsend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

suzy d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We especially enjoyed the location of Black Bear Retreat because of the close location to the bike/walking path. Very convenient to restaurants & Cades Cove entrance. The cabin was very clean & well equipped. We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was perfect for our family. It had everything we needed.It's right in town close to everything.When we arrived the host had the lights and heater on for us. It was warm and cozy. The beds were comfortable plenty of blankets. It was very clean.Jared and Molly we're very responsive when I had questions. The check-in was so easy. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful wonderful wonderful! This cabin is fantastic. The host's have excellent communication. The cabin is in the perfect location. It is very clean, has everything you will want. I do not have anything bad to say about it. We will definately book again 100%!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was furnished just as they listed. Ideal place to stay. Did see a black bear saunter across in front of the cabin one night. We would definitely recommend this.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the cabin. Cabin had a lot of amenities & a perfect location to everything. City of Townsend is so nice. Lots of things to see there. So close to the Smoky Mountains Park.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

marie k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was wonderful! Everything made easy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect. Absolutely no complaints easy to get to. I will say that the downstairs area was a lot bigger than when I thought it was gonna be. It’s almost like having a small little apartment down there. It’s nice too because there’s a gas station/small grocery store almost across the street but I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kristan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a great time in this cozy cabin. The layout was really nice and made for an enjoyable time together. The hot tub was a great addition. The proximity to the bike path was perfect and made it easy to take short rides to the various local businesses nearby. Hosts were accessible and kind. This was our first time in Townsend and now we are huge fans- we prefer the Peaceful Side of the Smokys.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rob E.

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

Perfect location, great cabin

We loved every minute of our 7 day stay. The cabin was well stocked, well equipped, and very comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
excellent place I highly recommend it. The owners are amazing. It’s located in a wonderful spot. Very convenient too. The quiet side of the mountain. Very well stocked very clean! Plenty of space! we will absolutely rent from them again. It’s a hidden gem!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tommy B.

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

Great place

Great place to stay. It was very clean. Will definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee H.

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

Our Daughter Got Hitched!

The cabin was conveniently located to our daughter’s wedding venue. The cabin was extremely roomy, clean, and new. We loved our stay and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elise B.

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

Simply perfect!

Everything about our stay here was perfect. The house was incredibly clean, well stocked, and communication with the hosts was excellent. The hot tub was a huge plus as well! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Father's Day family vacay

Cabin was exactly as advertised, very clean and a very short drive to the National Park. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Perfect!

Exactly what I was looking for, and very well equipped kitchen. Super clean and great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd Q.

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

Wedding

Very nice and spacious. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by Jared & Molly

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Why they chose this property

We love the proximity to the bike trail, the quietness of town, the convince of a number of outdoor activities!

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English

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