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Cozy Cottage near National Park w/ Awesome Mountain Views! Extremely clean!

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The cabin has a horse themed decor.
Exterior
Dining
Exterior
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 670 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Townsend, TN
  • Tuckaleechee Caverns
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Townsend Visitor Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Cades Cove
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Cottage near National Park w/ Awesome Mountain Views! Extremely clean!

The Rancher is a comfortable, convenient and cozy cabin. Its amenities include a fully equipped kitchen with 5 ft. trestle table in the dining area, washer & dryer, central heat & air, wood burning fireplace, two bedrooms, 1 bath, jacuzzi in one of the bedrooms, covered porch w/swing and rocker, covered carport and Weber charcoal grill. There is also a TV (w/cable hookup) and a DVD player. There is a patio area outside the French doors. There is a panoramic mountain view all around the cabin. The yard surrounding the cabin is great for children to safely run and play. Our Rancher is a non-smoking cabin.

Property manager

Melody Gilbertson
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 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
No Exceptions
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed on the front porch.

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 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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Townsend

Located in Townsend, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum and Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Tube Junction and River Rage Go-Kart Track. 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

  • Tuckaleechee Caverns - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 11 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Laurel Valley Golf Course - 11 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Cades Cove - 34 min drive - 26.4 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Townsend Abbey - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Artistic Bean - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Apple Valley Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Riverstone Family Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burger Master Drive In - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Cottage near National Park w/ Awesome Mountain Views! Extremely clean! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Cottage near National Park w/ Awesome Mountain Views! Extremely clean!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Cottage near National Park w/ Awesome Mountain Views! Extremely clean!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Cottage near National Park w/ Awesome Mountain Views! Extremely clean! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 1.3 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

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 166 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 166 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

PALLAVI S.

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

Trip to Smokey Mountain

The cabin was great and the location was good too
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika P.

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

Great stay!

Great country cabin with beautiful view. Loved the porch swing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophia Z.

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

Love, love, love this cabin

Cute cabin, great location and close to Gatlinburg.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Girls trip

We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad G., Chickamauga GA

Great place

Very easy to get to nice an quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay B., Selma,NC

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

Perfect Location

This is one of the top rentals I have stayed at. Clean and comfortable and a great location to explore the Smoky Mountains.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abhay S.

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

Close to Everything

We enjoyed the cabin and the proximity to all things touristy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily F.

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

Great comfy stay

As described. Friendly host, quiet surroundings. Just delightful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal B.

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

Labor day weekend

The place was a great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Joshua W.

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

Family relaxation

The stay was great. Great little old house in a quite area. Good views. Only issue i had is the water heater does not supply enough hot water to fill the jetted tub. That was my only disappointment with this house. Would recommend this place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

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

Greta place!

The cabin was exactly as the listing said. Great views and great place!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy V.

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

Lovely cabin

The cabin was clean and beautiful. It was so peaceful there. We can't wait to go back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fred J.

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

We had a great time! Thank you for your clean and comfortable accommodations!

The process was smooth!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanna Z.

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

A very welcoming stay

So clean, spacious and serene.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Great

Peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey E.

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

ranch stay

wonderful, nice and clean, very nice owner, we will be staying again in the future. Very reasonable rates.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christin L.

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

Nice and clean

Had a wonderful stay at the cabin. Very clean and it was in a nice quiet location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Very cute and clean house. Very quiet neighborhood. I was very pleased and happy with our stay here.

Very easy and hassle free
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan M.

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

Quiet and Relaxing

Great place to stay. Quiet and peaceful neighborhood just minutes from Townsend. The Rancher had everything we needed for our stay and the added bonus of some of our favorite food seasonings in the cabinet (it’s the little things). Will definitely keep this as the first place we look at for every trip to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

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

Relaxing hideaway in a great location

The Cozy Cottage was everything we had hoped for: Great location near Cades Cove, the giant cave, and great hikes. The place was clean and spacious. A nice home away from home in the Smoky Mountains! The horses out back were fun to watch too.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan O.

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

Townsend TN 2024

Just as we remembered from our first stay; this cabin is perfect for us and our adult children. Quiet, clean, great area - close to town but in the country! Will definitely book again if possible.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan O.

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

Peaceful and relaxing!

Totally enjoyed our stay here, property was just as described, and very quiet location. Great base for day trips, or just relaxing in the porch swing. Host was easy to correspond with, and provided everything we needed. Definitely plan to stay here again if possible!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

carolyn l.

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

Lovely place

Everything was great. Love the location and horse theme!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brandon L.

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

Place was cozy but decent size

Place was beautiful an cozy not far from horse riding stalls an caves had a hot tub in master bedroom more of a bathtub with jets but still relaxing owner was very polite woman loved the cabin will 100% recommend an go back soon
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very quiet, clean and comfortable. Enjoyed sitting in the porch swing with a view of the mountains. The host was easy to contact and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Melody Gilbertson

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I have lived in Townsend for 35 years and it is definitely home for me. I grew up on a dairy farm in northwest Wisconsin so I have always enjoyed living in the country. To live in an area as beautiful as the Smokies is a true blessing which I try to never take for granted!

Why they chose this property

I purchased the Rancher cabin in 2007 but managed the renting of it before that. The acre it sits on adjoins my 7 1/2 acres so the location is perfect for me. I love that it has its own setting, yet is close for me to go clean it or show it to guests.

What makes this property unique

The trees surrounding the cabin are outstanding in the spring - blossoms abound! There is a huge redbud tree, weeping cherry and bradford pear trees. In the fall you have the beautiful autumn colors to enjoy and in the summer the vibrant and lush greens. I never tire of the views of Rich Mountain behind and the Chilhowee Mtn. Range in front of the cabin. Sitting on the front porch swing and watching the horses in the small pasture in front of the cabin is so relaxing!

Languages:

English

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