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Highlights
The great outdoors
Guests love the outdoor space here.
Sledding nearby
A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Spa pool on site
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue
Explore the area
Townsend, TN
Tuckaleechee Caverns
Place, Tuckaleechee Caverns
2 min drive
The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum
Place, The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum
6 min drive
Townsend Visitor Center
Place, Townsend Visitor Center
7 min drive
Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
34 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
About this property
Extremely clean cabin in a quiet setting with an outdoor fire pit.
Are you overdue for some rest and relaxation? Is it time to get away from the stress and pressures of everyday living? Step into a place where you can find the serenity that only the closeness to nature can provide. Our Hideout log cabin is located in the shadows of beautiful Rich Mountain. Woods alive with the sounds of songbirds surrounding you. Hiking trails with wildflowers and wildlife are just minutes outside your door. Enjoy a leisurely cup of coffee and a good book in your rocking chair on the front porch, or enjoy an evening around the campfire cooking s'mores. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park and lots of fun activities are just a close drive away, but most of our guests say the favorite part of their visit is the 'home away from home' experience they get right at the Hideout.
Please note that the map shows the National Park is 57 minutes away, but that is to the Sugarlands Visitors Center in the middle of the Park. Our cabin is only a 10 minute drive to the National Park's Townsend entrance, or you can hike into the National Park within a 2 minute drive to the Schoolhouse Gap or Rich Mountain trails, (from the lesser known trailheads. Which are favorable during the busy tourist seasons!)
There are several great restaurants in the immediate Townsend area. We highly recommend the award winning Dancing Bear Bistro, which is only 7 minutes away, https://dancingbearlodge.com/dining/. The Abbey (along Little River) has live music on weekends, trivia nights on Thursdays, and daily gourmet specials. The Little River Pub (also along the Little River) has excellent sandwiches, drinks and our favorite Moonshine Pulled Pork Nachos. To experience the "true local favorite” get a world famous chili and slaw hot dog at the Parkway Grocery Gulf gas station. They've sold over a million hot dogs and have been featured on tv. I may be a bit proud and biased because my daughter and son-in-law are the owners, but you won't be disappointed!
Our cabin has cable and Wi-Fi along with the DVR feature in case you don't want to miss your favorite team's games while you're exploring the National Park. There are also card games, board games, books, and puzzles to enjoy while relaxing in the cabin.
If you are really adventurous, you may want to rent mountain bikes and ride the Vee Hollow trails right in Townsend, https://rideveehollow.com/. Or you can rent electric or standard bikes to ride on the bike path that stretches the length of Townsend, while stopping at one of our many coffee shops and local artisan shops for a perfect combination of exercise, fun and relaxation.
Many of our guests have fallen in love with the beauty and peacefulness of vacationing in our cozy Hideout cabin in Townsend, TN, and keep returning year after year. We hope you will too!
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Townsend
Located in Townsend, this cabin is in a rural area and near theme parks. The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum and Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Laurel Valley Golf Course and Next To Heaven. Tube Junction and River Rage Go-Kart Track are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum - 6 min drive - 7.4 km
Townsend Visitor Center - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
Dark Island Swinging Bridge - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
Getting around
Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 34 min drive
Restaurants
Walland Shop Groceries And Gas - 13 min drive
Peaceful Side Social - 8 min drive
The Barn at Blackberry Farm - 21 min drive
The Townsend Abbey - 7 min drive
Burgermaster Drive-in - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Extremely clean cabin in a quiet setting with an outdoor fire pit. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Extremely clean cabin in a quiet setting with an outdoor fire pit.?
As of 28 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Extremely clean cabin in a quiet setting with an outdoor fire pit. on 14 November 2026 start from NZ$654, 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 Extremely clean cabin in a quiet setting with an outdoor fire pit.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Extremely clean cabin in a quiet setting with an outdoor fire pit.?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Extremely clean cabin in a quiet setting with an outdoor fire pit.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Extremely clean cabin in a quiet setting with an outdoor fire pit. located?
Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 1.2 mi (2 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
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Very kind and responsive hosts. Excellent location for exploring the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the nearby towns.
Matthew C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2026
We sincerely appreciate your great review and compliments. We're so happy that you liked the cabin's location. Thanks for staying in the Hideout! God bless you, Melody and daughter Tahnee
We was really enpress with the place we would definitely rent it out again
Iron C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2026
Thank you so very much for your 10/10 review! We're so happy that you enjoyed yourselves and liked the cabin. We hope you can come again sometime! God bless you, Melody and daughter Tahnee
The cabin was the perfect spot for our weekend in the Smokies. Everything was clean and the host was quick to respond to communications before, during, and after our stay. Would highly recommend!
Jasmine P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2026
We truly appreciate your wonderful review and kind words! We're so happy that you enjoyed the Hideout and your weekend in the Smokies! Thanks for recommending it to others :) God bless you, Melody and daughter Tahnee
Thank you so very much for submitting a review! We're so happy that you thought the cabin was clean and comfortable! Thanks for choosing the Hideout for your Smokie's visit. God bless you, Melody and daughter Tahnee
Wife and I loved it and had a fantastic time. The cabin is perfect for anyone wanting to enjoy a stress free vacation.
Brandon T.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2026
Thank you so very much for your great 10/10 review! We're so happy that you loved the cabin and enjoyed yourselves! We appreciate you choosing the Hideout for your Smokies' vacation! God bless you, Melody and daughter Tahnee
Clean, quiet cabin! Very serene, perfect location to be secluded but still within 15 minutes to restaurants and bike trail. Wonderful host, would recommend to everyone.
Lori Z.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2026
We sincerely appreciate your excellent review! We're so happy that you enjoyed the cabin and its location. Yes, it is convenient to be just 3 to 4 miles from Townsend and its amenities! Also, thanks for your kind words and recommending it to others! God bless you, Melody and daughter Tahnee
We would definitely recommend The Hideout! It was a cozy, clean, super cute cabin, and we felt right at home! It is a very quiet and secluded location. Lots of extra little touches! The Host was easy to work with. Don’t think it could have been any better!!
Jeff C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2026
We truly appreciate your absolutely wonderful and detailed review! And thanks for recommending the Hideout to others! You've made our day!! God bless you, Melody and daughter Tahnee
The property was very clean and in excellent shape. The location was great to the are. Very quiet and peaceful as we could definitely stay there if we visit the area again.
Sue G.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2026
Thanks so much for your wonderful 10/10 review! We appreciate your great description of the property and would love to have you come for a return visit! God bless you, Melody and daughter Tahnee
Very cute and comfortable little cabin in a peaceful location. The hosts were great. Would stay here again and definitely recommend!
Celeste H.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2026
We sincerely appreciate your excellent 10/10 review and also for recommending the Hideout to others! And thanks for your kind words to us. We'd love for you to come for a future visit! God bless you, Melody and daughter Tahnee
We had a wonderful stay at this sweet and cozy cabin. It's very private and away from the hustle and bustle. This little cabin was the cleanest we have ever stayed in. The host was very kind and hospitable. We definately recommend this stay for a relaxing time.
L H.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2026
We sincerely appreciate your truly great review! Also, thanks for recommending the Hideout to others and for your kind words. We are so happy that you had a relaxing and enjoyable stay. God bless you, Melody and daughter Tahnee
Had a great experience here on our trip! The cabin is set in an incredibly peaceful area with no loud noises to keep you awake. However, it is still convenient to Townsend and Great Smoky Mountain National Park. The cabin was clean and updated with a functioning jacuzzi. We were very impressed with the value! Would recommend this cabin to anyone needing a short term rental near Townsend.
Kayla P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2026
Thank you so very much for your wonderful 10/10 review!! We're so happy that you had a great experience and enjoyed the peaceful, convenient location. We also appreciate you recommending it to others! Thanks for staying at our Hideout cabin! God bless you, Melody and daughter Tahnee
Highly recommend this place. It was cozy, quite, and very clean. It has everything you could need. We will definitely be coming back.
kendall c.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 April 2026
We truly appreciate your wonderful review! Thanks for the great description of the cabin and also for recommending it to others. We'd love to have you come for another visit! God bless you, Melody and daughter Tahnee
The view of the mountain over the cabin was great!
Jacob K.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 March 2026
Thanks so much for your 10/10 rating! We're so happy that you liked the view of the mountain! That's Rich Mountain. Cades Cove is on the other side of it! Thanks for choosing the Hideout for your Smokies' visit. God bless you, Melody and daughter Tahnee
We stayed at the Hideout for our wedding weekend. We really enjoyed our stay, the cabin was very clean and the host were very responsive. Would highly recommend staying!
Kayla W.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2026
Thank you so very much for your great 10/10 review! Congratulations on your wedding! We're so happy that you enjoyed the cabin and appreciate you recommending it to others. God bless both of you with many happy years together! Melody and daughter Tahnee
Welcoming host! We stayed at the Hideout for the Bronco Super Celebration Week We really enjoyed our stay the cabin was very clean. The bonus was that the cabin was quiet, well removed from traffic. We liked it so much that we have already booked this cabin for next year. Would highly recommend staying here.
Jim R.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 April 2026
Thank you so very much for your absolutely wonderful review!! We are so happy that you enjoyed the Hideout and appreciate your booking for next year already! Thanks for recommending it to others! See you next year. God bless you, Melody and daughter Tahnee
Thank you so very much for your wonderful 10/10 review! We're so happy that you thought the Hideout was great and appreciate your kind words. God bless you, Melody and daughter Tahnee
Beautiful and peaceful cabin. Very comfortable and cozy. Would definitely recommend!
Dawn V.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2026
Thank you so very much for your wonderful review! We're so happy that you enjoyed the cabin and appreciate you recommending it to others! Thanks for choosing the Hideout for your Smokie's visit! God bless you, Melody and daughter Tahnee
This was the cleanest cabin we’ve ever stayed in! The hosts were very sweet. Beds were comfortable. The hot tub was quite the treat, especially using fresh water and no chemicals. The property was lovely with a nice sitting area around a fire pit.
Jessica Y.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 April 2026
We sincerely appreciate your wonderful review! We love to hear those words - "cleanest cabin"! Thanks for your attention to details and kind words to us. We hope that you can come for another visit sometime :) God bless you, Melody and daughter Tahnee
Wow! What a cute, cozy little cabin. The place was extremely comfortable, clean, and dressed adorably. The owner was extremely kind. The cabin is close to some super cool outdoor activities like Cades Cove and Tuckaleechee caverns. I would definitely visit here again.
Skylar S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 April 2026
What a joy to read your absolutely great review first thing this morning! Thank you so very much for all the details you included and also for your complimentary words. We would love to have you come for another visit! God bless you, Melody and daughter Tahnee
Host was very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed during snowstorm!
Kathy G.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 February 2026
We appreciate your beautiful picture of the Hideout with the snow! And thanks so much for your wonderful 10/10 review! We are grateful for your winter visit and hope that you can come again sometime. God bless you, Melody and daughter Tahnee
Rod and I had such a wonderful stay here! The jacuzzi tub was one of our favorite parts—perfect for relaxing after a full day. The setting was incredibly quiet and peaceful, which made it easy to truly unwind.The place itself was spotless and very well cared for, and we really appreciated how clean everything felt from the moment we walked in. On top of that, the host was extremely responsive and helpful, making the entire experience smooth and stress-free.We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a clean, quiet, and relaxing getaway!
Kelle C.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 April 2026
You've truly made our day with your excellent 10/10 review! We appreciate your detailed descriptions and kind words. We're so happy that you enjoyed your stay and thanks so much for recommending it to others! We hope that you can come again sometime. God bless you, Melody and daughter Tahnee
Really convenient location and host provided multiple ways to contact in case we needed anything (we didn’t because every thing was provided). Would stay again.
Jeremy W.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 December 2025
Thank you so very much for your wonderful review! We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay, and yes, please come again! Merry Christmas! :) God bless you, Melody and daughter Tahnee
Very nice cabin host was awesome would stay again!
Kimberly S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 September 2025
Thank you so very much for your excellent review and complimentary words. We would love for you to stay again! God bless you, Melody and daughter Tahnee
Wonderful cabin extremely clean. The bed was amazing. The host is very helpful and always helpful. I highly recommend this cabin for a quiet enjoyable stay!
Glen C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 January 2026
We truly thank you for your absolutely great review! We're so happy that you liked the Hideout and we appreciate your kind words and complimentary comments. Thanks for recommending it to others! God bless you, Melody and daughter Tahnee
Enjoyed our stay. Cabin was clean and well stocked. I would definitely stay again
Donnie G.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 October 2025
Thank you so very much for your excellent review! We love it when guests enjoy themselves and mention that they would return for another visit. Please do! :) God bless you, Melody and daughter Tahnee
About the host
Hosted by Melody Gilbertson
My mom and I have been running our cabin rentals for several years. It has been a joy getting to meet so many wonderful guests that become our friends through the years! I love nature and being outdoors. You will often find my sister and I running on the bicycle/walking path that goes all the way through Townsend. Another favorite pastime is for our family to go swimming and tubing in the Little River. My husband golfs at all of the area courses practically every weekend from March-November (yes, I know that's a lot!) My Mom and I do our own cleaning and like to meet our guests personally. The income from the cabin enabled me to be a stay at home mom when my girls were little, and now they will occasionally do the cleaning. In addition to taking care of our rental properties, I am a part-time teaching assistant at Townsend Elementary and part time children's ministry director at Church of the Cove here in Townsend. Come join us if you'd like! I pray that our guests are blessed by experiencing a little piece of heaven here in peaceful Townsend! I think you'll find that our Hideout cabin has a way of capturing your heart and will draw you to keep coming back year after year!
Why they chose this property
Townsend is my hometown and is the most beautiful place in the world! My parents encouraged me to buy the property and build the Hideout before I got married and started a family, and boy am I glad they did! I was able to bring my daughters with me to clean the cabin and still be a stay-at-home mom! I will forever be grateful for those years. God has blessed us with the Hideout and we pray it's a blessing to all of our guests.
What makes this property unique
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests