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Trails End, your own private retreat in the Smokies!

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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 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Townsend, TN
  • Laurel Valley Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Tuckaleechee Caverns
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Cades Cove
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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!

Property manager

Cyndie Cornelius
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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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.
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 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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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

  • ‪Townsend Abbey - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Artistic Bean - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Apple Valley Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Riverstone Family Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Burger Master Drive In - ‬13 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.

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

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

Beautiful cabin! Spacious accommodations!

Exciting and relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

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

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

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

Pamela M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean! Private, quiet, rustic, well-appointed...just bring clothes & groceries and have a fabulous retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

Ronnal W.

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

Great stay

Nice place to stay really enjoyed it
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

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

Overall great cabin!

Pros: beautiful, clean, roomy and secluded, lots of wildlife. Saw a bear the first day feet from the cabin. Cons: Primary bedroom mattress needs replaced, tended to be a little too warm for my taste in primary bedroom. Hot tub did not get very hot and would be better outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip G.

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

Trails End

Very nice cabin we really enjoyed our stay . The very 1st morning we were up . We watched a mother bear and her cubs for a while. Nice quiet and secluded as well. Close to Town we will book again
Stayed 4 nights in May 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

Dennis H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were there with another couple to ride our motorcycles in the Great Smoky Mountains; great motorcycling roads. Trails End was perfect for us, very secluded, there was only one cabin past Trails End so the only traffic was them leaving and returning. We had 2 vehicles and 2 enclosed trailers and had plenty of parking space; a little challenging on turning around when we were getting ready to leave. We have a small dog so we need a place that was pet friendly so it worked out great. We did see a deer and her fawn a couple of times and one bear passing through. The cabin was very clean when we arrived and had every amenity we needed. Our host Cyndie was very quick to respond on any questions we had.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 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

8/10 Good

Scott S.

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

Great Smoky Mtn Festival and Games

Pleasant weekend stay, while attending the games! Wish the road in was a little wider and straighter, but overall, a nice location and sweet little cabin. Slainte
Stayed 3 nights in May 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

Randa C.

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

Weekend getaway

My mom, sister and I had a great time during our weekend stay at Trail’s End. The cabin was so comfortable and the location was great! We will definitely stay again when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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

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

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany S.

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

Great location

It was a perfect weekend. We love the calm side of the Smokies. The cabin was just as pictured. Easy communication with host. Everything you need right there. Being a big cooker and baker I appreciated the high end kitchen utensils and pots and pans. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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Hosted by Cyndie Cornelius

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