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Trails End, your own private retreat in the Smokies!

Cabin in Townsend with kitchen and patio

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Welcome to Trails End.
Enjoy evenings by the stacked stone wood burning fireplace .
Spacious open and squeaky clean!
Huge open living area welcomes you.
Enjoy game nights at the game table.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Laurel Valley Golf Course
  • Place, Tuckaleechee Caverns
  • Place, Cades Cove
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Trails End, your own private retreat in the Smokies!

This beautiful cabin is waiting at the end of your journey to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Located only a few short miles from the Cades Cove entrance to the National Park, in the Laurel Valley Community of Townsend. "Trails End" is the perfect retreat if you like privacy and a parklike setting.

The cabin has a fully equipped kitchen for preparing meals at home.
In the winter months you can enjoy evenings by the wood burning stacked stone fireplace. The main gathering room has a large television and huge sofa.

After a long day of sightseeing, relax in the oversized jetted tub in the master bedroom or in the HUGE indoor HOT TUB for 4 located in the second bedroom. Wonderful towels are provided.

After a good soak in the Hot Tub, slip into the King Sized bed and enjoy the feel of the luxury bedding for a great nights sleep.
Each bedroom has its own television.

Trails End is located in the Sequoyah Village section of Laurel Valley.
This is a private area that boasts of abundant wildlife just outside the front door.
Golfers will enjoy the course at Wild Laurel Golf Course, located a mile away from the cabin, inside of Laurel Valley.

Come and enjoy this beautiful cabin home and the sights and sounds of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.
Make "Trails End" the end of your search for the perfect getaway in the Smokies!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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 less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Check in is at 4 PM on your arrival date Check out is 10 AM on the date of your departure.
Return key to the key box
Leave trash inside the cabin to avoid Bear issues.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Larger non shedding pets will be considered.

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
Property Registration Number 1001336893

About the area

Townsend

Townsend is home to this cabin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cades Cove. Tube Junction and River Rage Go-Kart Track are also worth visiting.
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Map
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 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Towns End Coffee Co - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Dancing Bean - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Trails End, your own private retreat in the Smokies! 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 Trails End, your own private retreat in the Smokies!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Trails End, your own private retreat in the Smokies!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Trails End, your own private retreat in the Smokies! located?

Situated in Townsend, this cabin is 1.7 mi (2.8 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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marlon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cabin at the end of the trail. Comfortable furniture. Nice stone wood burning fireplace. Pet friendly. Very clean. Working with Cindy is always a plus. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable, cozy, clean. Great owner response: There was a problem accessing the key box and Cyndie responded immediately. The cabin was very clean and the bed was comfortable .
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very nice cabin, clean.. beds comfortable like a tree house in the woods
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry D.

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

Great cabin

Everything about our stay was great! Saw bear the first day there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin, loved the location, all the windows made it perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

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

Lovely Cabin

This was everything we were looking for. Private cabin in the woods. Great location, great communication with the owner, and overall wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry B.

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

Great place to stay!

Very nice and beautiful. Very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marsha K.

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

Mountain Cabin

Wonderful mountain getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cyndie Is an awesome host with very well-kept cabins, and we always stay at one of her cabins when we go to Townsend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Excellent cabin

The cabin was so clean. Communication was very good-almost immediate.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon R.

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

Wonderful stay in a lovely cabin

My husband and I, along with our pup had a very nice stay in this spacious cabin. It was equipped with everything we needed and was clean, and very comfortable. Cyndie is an excellent host and pays attention to detail. I would recommend any of her properties again and again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

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

Better than expected

This place is wonderful! I am so happy to have such a positive experience. The short drive to Townsend and Cades Cove made it a perfect location. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie M.

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

Good property

Make sure to get a gate code to the neighborhood. Other than the gates being closed the last night, and there only being 1 shower, we had a great stay. Would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

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

All you need

A GREAT place, a GREAT setting, GREAT hosts! What more can I say. We enjoyed our stay so much we only left the cabin for an hour or two.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah O.

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

Best getaway ever! Glad we chose the "peaceful side"

We didn't know what was meant by "the peaceful side of the Smokies" until we got there. So glad we chose this property! Townsend is a quiet, quaint town that is an easy drive to the park, Cades Cove or any of the attractions in Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge you want to check out. This propery was better than what was pictured! The jetted tub was a great way to relax after a day of hiking. Better than the hot tub. We could hear frogs chirping and watch fireflies blinking. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita C.

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

Quiet Stay in the Mountains

We loved our stay at Trails End. The cabin was so cozy and equipped with everything we needed. It’s far enough away from town to give you peace and serenity but not so far you can’t grab a bite to eat. There were no other cabins too close to ours so we felt secluded. Our host Cyndie was great and very attentive. We didn’t want to leave and even stayed an extra day. I highly recommend if your looking for a peaceful retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy C.

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

Refresh and Renew

The host was quick to respond to messages and the property perfect for our stay aimed at refreshing and relaxation. Did a lot of relaxing, a little local shopping, and some hiking. Exactly what was needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie M.

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

Christmas

This was our second stay at these wonderful cabins. We love this area and this Trails End cabin provided a wonderful stay over Christmas.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay this week. The house is very nice, comfortable and quiet. You will find everything you need in the kitchen to be able to cook a great meal. Our host thought of everything to make you feel at home when away from home.We lost power the first evening. I contacted Cyndie and she was at the house within 5 minutes and had the power company enroute. She also made sure we had been able to have dinner. The power company restored power and told us an electrician should come check the main breaker. I relayed their suggestions to her and an electrician was there the following morning. I say all this to explain that if you choose to stay here, you will have an exceptional host. We also got to see a mama bear and her twin cubs just outside the cabin one morning.We will definitely stay here again.
Mama and her twins came by for a quick visit before continuing on down the road. The babies took a moment to play on a tree just beside the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

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

Great getaway

Wonderful stay in a quiet location. Convenient to everything. Comfortable home. Wooded setting.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Trails End is a beautiful cabin. Secluded and peaceful was what we were looking for and this cabin fits the bill. Very clean and comfortable. We loved the look of all the beautiful wood and the mountain stone fireplace is gorgeous! It was so quiet, so if you’re used to the sounds of the city, you may want to carry a fan for noise to sleep by. All of the furniture is comfortable with plenty of pillows to chill out with. While there were no bear sightings at the cabin, we did see a buck and doe, a rabbit, and many birds & butterflies, so if you enjoy nature this cabin is for you. If you love to golf like we do, you are only a few minutes to Laurel Valley golf. One of the many things I love about this cabin is that the decor is kept simple and not overdone. Every picture looks like it could have been taken at and around this cabin. We loved this cabin and would love to return here soon!
Outdoors in front of the cabin
The front of the cabin and parking
The name of the cabin
Our morning view that we woke up to in the master bedroom with hot tub. Lots of windows.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Levi M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really nice but a little clean then would have liked.

The place is nice in general. Great secluded location close to cades cove. However we had a few issues upon arrival. Once we got there, we checked the beds as we do with every trip and found the sheets to stains (either blood or wine) so we washed them in the on site machine and they came out, which leaves me to believe they weren’t washed in the first place. That was our only big issue. Smaller things include the listing of a hottub in the second bedroom. The owner requires you fill the hot tub, flip the breaker on once full, drain the hot tub after every use, and then flip the breaker off. We adhered to these rules but it was time consuming (takes 30 min to fill and 1 hour to drain). The hottub also wasn’t the cleanest at first. We had to do a wipe done of a few spots of grime and remove 2 spiderwebs that occupied the inside of it. Some other minor things include there not being a shower head in the master bathroom, the dehumidifier being full (which led to springtails being present in the bed in the room with the hottub), a few of the blinds being slightly broken upon arrival, and the numerous notes not to sign out of Hulu but it was already signed out on every tv when we arrived. Overall the cabin is nice, pretty, and relaxing, but the upkeep is skeptical at best. If the owners don’t clean it themselves, I’d advise they fine a new housekeeper.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was very clean, kitchen had everything that we needed. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Angela F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great cabin and was absolutely the cleaner cabin we have ever stayed in. The cabin is very private. The only thing we would change was to add a handheld shower in the large bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt & Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. Paved driveway all the way to front porch which was excellent for the motorcycle. Went out to dinner and left house keys at cabin. The host was able to quickly help us out. Would highly recommend this spot to anyone!! Very peaceful and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Cyndie Cornelius

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Why they chose this property

Laurel Valley is a true Mountain Community. Nestled in the shadow of Beautiful Rich Mountain and the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.

What makes this property unique

This property is nestled into a wooded surrounding that backs to acres of parkland. It boasts abundant wildlife and a peaceful setting. The size of the property is spacious enough for a long stay.

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