Budro's Bungalow: Pet Friendly, Free Attraction Tickets, Mtn View, Hot Tub & 5 Min to National Park
Escape to the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains and unwind in Budro's Bungalow, a cozy retreat in the charming Townsend, Tennessee! This delightful 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom cabin features comfortable accommodations for up to six guests. Complete with modern amenities and rustic charm. Enjoy the warm glow of the stone gas fireplace on chilly mountain evenings, and spend sunny days lounging on the expansive deck, taking in the breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains while soaking in the hot tub. Stay connected with friends and family back home with our complimentary WiFi, and plan your adventures to explore the best of the Smoky Mountains. With its peaceful atmosphere and convenient location, Budro's Bungalow is the perfect hideaway for your next family vacation or romantic getaway. Living Room: Cozy up in the inviting living room where comfortable seating and warm ambiance await. The comfy loveseat and sleeper sofa provide the perfect spot to relax and unwind, while the crackling gas fireplace adds a touch of rustic charm on chilly mountain evenings. As you settle in, enjoy your favorite TV show or movie on the flat-screen TV, with cable access to keep you entertained. With plenty of natural light pouring in through the large windows, this serene space is the perfect retreat after a day of exploring the Smoky Mountains.
Kitchen/ Dining Room: Create delicious meals and make sweet memories in the fully equipped kitchen, designed to make your stay feel like home. With an electric stove, refrigerator, and microwave, you'll have all the essentials to whip up a hearty breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The adjacent dining room features a charming table for six, perfect for family gatherings and special occasions. In this fully stocked kitchen with dishes and cookware, you'll feel right at home as you cook delicious meals and share laughter with loved ones. Dish towels, starter dish soap, and starter dishwasher pods are provided.
Bedroom: 1st (Master) Main Level 1 Queen Ceiling Fan Night Table Chifferobe Washer and Dryer Private Bathroom All bed linens are provided
2nd Upper level 1 Queen Ceiling Fan Closet Night Table Bench Dresser on Landing Private Bathroom All bed linens are provided
Bathroom: 1st (Master) Main Level Full bath Private 1 Sink Shower/Jacuzzi Tub Combo Towels and hand soap are provided
2nd Upper Level Full Bath Private 1 Sink Shower/Tub Combo Towels and hand soap are provided
Outdoor Spaces: Unwind and relax outdoors, where the fresh mountain air will melt the day's stresses away. Soak up the stars in the hot tub under the night sky, or gather around the crackling fire pit with loved ones to roast marshmallows and share stories. Step onto the charming covered deck, where rocking chairs await to cradle you in their gentle motion, all while enjoying the mountain views. Fire up the charcoal grill for a sizzling barbecue. Whether you're seeking relaxation, recreation, or a moment of peace, this idyllic outdoor space has got you covered.
Location/ Roads / Parking: This cabin is located in Townsend, Tennessee, on an uphill gravel road. It has level parking for two vehicles and can be accessed by vehicle. You will find a Dollar General, Kroger, or Food City nearby. The Smoky Mountains are just 5 minutes away, Pigeon Forge is 15 minutes away, and Gatlinburg is 40 minutes away. With such a great location, you're just a short drive from everything downtown Pigeon Forge has to offer.
Pet Policy: The pet fee is $100 per dog There is a 2-dog maximum We only allow dogs You will need to bring a crate Please do NOT leave your pet(s) at the property alone unless they are kept in a kennel. The pet fee is non-refundable Please clean up after your pet(s) Upon your departure, if we find evidence that the cabin has fleas or there is damage or additional deep cleaning required due to your pet, you will be charged for all repairs and/or additional cleaning needed. Please bring your own sheets/blankets to cover the areas your pet lays or sleeps on - or an additional fee will be charged for extra cleaning and time needed due to dog hair and odor left behind.
Book & get FREE tickets: As a thank you for staying at our property, you will receive 1 FREE ticket per day for EACH of the following attractions: Big Creek Expeditions Comedy Barn Country Tonite Crave Mini Golf Dig'n Zone Theme Park Dollywood Mad Dog's Creamery Mama's Farmhouse Nascar Speedpark Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud Pirates Voyage Dinner Show Rocky Top Mountain Coaster Rowdy Bear Snow Park Sky Pirates of Mermaid Bay Mini Golf Skyland Ranch Soaky Mountain Water Park The Grand Majestic Theater Top Jump Trampoline Park
Local Fun: Our area has so many fun and entertaining attractions for all ages. Start with adventure when you ride coasters at Dollywood, win a game of putt-putt golf, race go-karts, splash at waterparks, mine for gems, visit museums, and oh-so-much more! For outdoor fun, you can explore the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, where you can hike to waterfalls, horseback ride through valleys, picnic by a river, and fly fish! Once the thrills and adventure are over, visit the Tanger Outlets and local boutiques, where you can shop until you drop. Enjoy local cuisine, from southern family-style restaurants to chef-cooked meals at dinner time. After dinner, you can find a sweet shop on every corner to satisfy that sweet tooth before returning to the property.
Special Dates: Out of respect for the holidays and our employees, we do NOT allow check-ins OR check-outs on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, or New Year's Eve.
Check-In: 4pm - There is NO check-in office; you go straight to the cabin. Once all your payments have been made, we will send you an email with the door code & we will resend it a week before your stay.
Check-Out: 10am
Fireplaces: On During: October 1st - February 28th / Off During: March 1st - September 30th
Vacay Protection: You might ask yourself, what is this, and why am I paying for it? It's an affordable travel investment that pays for itself; let us explain what it covers: Cancellation Guarantee: Allows you to cancel your reservation for any reason up to 7 days prior to check-in and receive a full refund (minus the vacay protection fee). Inclement Weather: Some weather conditions can prevent or delay travel; no worries, we will work with you to cancel or move your dates. Damage Coverage: Covers up to $250 of unintentional accidents to the property (any damages that exceed the $250, intentional or unintentional, will be charged to the credit card on file). 24-hour On-Call Maintenance: If you need assistance at the property, call us, and our team will be happy to assist you at no additional charge.
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About the area
Townsend
Located in Townsend, this cabin is in a rural area and near theme parks. Titanic Museum and Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Dollywood. Gatlinburg SkyPark and Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park are not to be missed. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge - 21 min drive - 25.7 km
Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction - 24 min drive - 27.5 km
Getting around
Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 40 min drive
Restaurants
Pawpaw's Catfish Kitchen - 8 min drive
Peaceful Side Social - 9 min drive
The Heavenly Roast - 5 min drive
The Townsend Abbey - 8 min drive
The Artistic Bean - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Budro's Bungalow: Pet Friendly, Free Attraction Tickets, Mtn View, Hot Tub & 5 Min to National Park pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Budro's Bungalow: Pet Friendly, Free Attraction Tickets, Mtn View, Hot Tub & 5 Min to National Park?
As of 21 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Budro's Bungalow: Pet Friendly, Free Attraction Tickets, Mtn View, Hot Tub & 5 Min to National Park on 10 March 2027 start from NZ$263, 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 Budro's Bungalow: Pet Friendly, Free Attraction Tickets, Mtn View, Hot Tub & 5 Min to National Park?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Budro's Bungalow: Pet Friendly, Free Attraction Tickets, Mtn View, Hot Tub & 5 Min to National Park?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Budro's Bungalow: Pet Friendly, Free Attraction Tickets, Mtn View, Hot Tub & 5 Min to National Park?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Budro's Bungalow: Pet Friendly, Free Attraction Tickets, Mtn View, Hot Tub & 5 Min to National Park located?
Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from Next To Heaven and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Metcalf Bottoms. Great Smoky Mountains National Park and River Rage Go-Kart Track are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Good Location location however, cabin needs TLC all around. Kitchen was very small and main bathroom bathtub not easy to be accessible. Lots of lady bugs inside unit. Plain Jane cabin.
Ramon p.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 January 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We’re glad you enjoyed the location and appreciate your honest comments, as they help us continue improving the cabin for future guests. Your input has been shared with our team, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better experience next time.
Budro’s cabin was perfect for our vacation to hike the Smokey’s! The cabi’s hot tub on the porch with a Mountain View was perfect each night after a long day of hiking! The town is Townsend was peaceful and had everything we needed. Close to the park too! The only improvement would be if the tree in front of the dining/family room window was trimmed so you can see the mountain from inside the cabin.
Jill W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
Thanks for the Fantastic Review!
We're so happy to hear the cabin was the perfect base for your Smoky Mountain hiking adventure! It sounds like you really enjoyed the hot tub with mountain views after your long days on the trails, and we're glad you found Townsend peaceful and convenient.
We appreciate your feedback about the tree in front of the dining/family room window. We'll definitely look into trimming it to enhance those indoor mountain views for future guests.
We hope to welcome you back to the cabin again soon!
Great cabin! Very clean. We even got to see a bear!
Ligia R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2025
Thank you for staying with us. We are thrilled to hear that you found the cabin clean, had a great stay, and had the incredible experience of seeing a bear! We hope to welcome you back with us again.
This cabin was perfect for our real mountain desire for Christmas.
Curtis D.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 April 2024
Hello Curtis! Thank you for staying with us. We are glad to know you enjoyed your stay. Sounds like to provided exactly what you wanted during the Christmas season. Looking forward to having you back with us again.
This little place was just what I had hoped for. Beautiful mountains, amazing views and awesome trails to explore. I hope to make it back here at some point.
Sj P.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that our place met your expectations and that you enjoyed the beautiful mountains and trails. We would love to welcome you back whenever you decide to return.
House was clean and for the most part comfortable. The kitchen area is very small and tight. If you plan to cook dinners(as we did), this might not be the place for you. Nice views.
Kathleen M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you found the house clean and comfortable overall. We appreciate your comments about the kitchen size, as we understand that it may not be ideal for those planning to cook large meals. It’s great to know you enjoyed the nice views. We hope to welcome you back in the future!
We spent our Fourth of July week at your cabin! We had a great time! The cabin was clean, everything worked, it was quiet and the views were beautiful! My only complaint wouldBe the tree in the middle of the porch . It would open up so much more of a view if it was trimmed down! It was no big deal because you can move the chairs and still get the view! We would visit again!
courtney J.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2025
What a treat to hear you spent your Fourth of July week at our cabin! We're thrilled you had a great time and found everything clean, working, quiet, and with beautiful views.
We appreciate your feedback about the tree on the porch; we'll definitely look into that for future guests. So glad it didn't detract from your enjoyment of the view! We'd love to welcome you back again.
We enjoyed every part of our stay, the view was fantastic and it was very peaceful. Great communication with the manager and no troubles at all.
Jacob C.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2024
Hello Jacob! Thank you for staying with us. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and peaceful. We hope some great memories were made here in the Smokies. Looking forward to having you with us again.
We loved this rustic cabin ! It was so nice and the view was just amazing! The area was super quiet with no traffic. Unless you were staying at the neighboring few cabins, no one was up there . We had a perfect and peaceful stay.
The home was very clean. Just setting up the home with a view of the mountains was beautiful. Closer to restaurants. Close to the Wilderness, where we actually saw some bears and deer would recommend this place to stay to all.
We had booked our stay for originally 3 nights but we ended up staying for a whole week. The property was beautiful and the view is awesome especially for the price. And a bonus we got to see a bear off of the back porch.
Mandy R.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2023
Hi! Thank you for staying with us. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the property so much you stayed longer. How exciting that you got to see a bear! That tops off the trip for sure. Can't wait to have you with us again.
The view was breathtaking, absolutely amazing! The cabin was clean and very comfortable. Pet friendly. Great location, 9 miles from Pigeon Forge and 12 miles from Gatlinburg. There are great little shops and restaurants 5 minutes from the cabin. It’s great for a couple or 4 people to stay comfortably. Highly recommended if you want to stay in a quite place and relax and enjoy your stay!
Items that need repaired: outlet in the bathroom, outlet in the bedroom, broken vanity door, door knob to the back porch, hot tub smelled needs fresh water.
Anthony C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you bringing these concerns to our attention. We take all maintenance issues seriously and will address the outlet repairs and the broken vanity door right away. We’ll also look into the door knob and the hot tub to ensure everything is in perfect condition for our guests. Your comfort and satisfaction are our top priorities, and we hope to provide you with a better experience in the future. Thank you again for your input!
Had scorpion in bath tub but everything else was great!
Verified traveller
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay overall. We sincerely apologize for the unexpected visitor in the bathtub; that’s not the experience we want for our guests. We take such matters seriously and will address it promptly to ensure it doesn’t happen again. Thank you for bringing it to our attention, and we hope to welcome you back for an even better stay in the future!
One of the most beautiful cabins we have stayed in. The view is wonderful except one tree right in the middle of the back porch. But the worst was the little ramp into the only outside door that get to your card. It was green with mossal
Tena G.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2025
Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that you found the cabin beautiful and enjoyed the wonderful view. We appreciate your feedback regarding the tree on the back porch and the condition of the ramp—it’s important to us that all aspects of your stay are up to standard. We’ll make sure to address these concerns with our team. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts, and we hope to welcome you back for another stay soon!
We had a little adult vacation and the cabin is exactly as it was advertised overlooking the Smoky Mountains. The little Townsend was a nice little town that provided plenty of places to eat and hang out at. Be sure to go to visit the Tuckaleechee Caverns it is a beautiful cave had a stream running through it and an underground waterfall. The National Park is near by as well but be sure to give yourself plenty of time if you plan on hiking as the traffic going through the park is congested with people not respecting the rules of not pulling over and just stopping in the middle of the road holding up traffic. The location was also close enough to Gatlingburg and Pigeon Forge. We will definitely be back to explore more!
Rachel R.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Debby S.
27 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication, location
Beautiful view
The cabin is old could use some updates for older people the bathroom is difficult actually we had to use the upstairs shower instead of downstairs and the steps made that hard my husband is 75 and just recently had a knee replacement a lot of the electrical plugs didn’t work the parking is horrible and the road going up is something but all in all the view made up for the cabin thank you
Debby S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 October 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent stay. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the view from the cabin. However, we apologize for any inconvenience caused by the age of the cabin and its amenities. We understand that the bathroom and stairs may have been difficult to navigate for older guests and we will take this into consideration as we work to improve the guest experience. We apologize for any issues you experienced with the electrical outlets and parking. We will work to ensure that all electrical outlets are functioning properly and that parking is clearly communicated to guests before arrival. We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better experience in the future.
Verified
8/10 Good
Wanda C.
20 August 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Budro's Bungalow
Overall enjoyed stay but cabin needed some maintenance (broken shelves in fridge, table chair leg almost feel off, outlet in downstairs bath wasn't working, etc) and could have been stocked better to make stay more enjoyable (incorrect bed size listed in downstairs bedroom, no lamps in bedrooms, only 2 chairs on porch, kitchen has very little counter space, etc). Parking not great for 2 large vehicles.
Wanda C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed your stay overall but apologize for the maintenance issues you experienced, including the fridge shelves and outlet. We appreciate your suggestions about improving the cabin's stocking, bedroom lighting, and porch seating. We're also sorry to hear about the parking challenges. Your input is invaluable, and we hope to welcome you back for a better experience in the future!
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