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Laurel Mist, A Family Sized Nature Lovers Retreat!!

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Tucked away......ion a very private lot.
Spacious living area with a queen sofa bed.
Huge living area with Stacked stone wood burning fireplace.
Private master bedroom.
Beautiful Master bedroom with bath on suite.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 4111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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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

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Laurel Mist, A Family Sized Nature Lovers Retreat!!

The atmosphere and location of this cabin provide the perfect getaway for a number of years now. Nestled into the trees and well off the roadway, the privacy abounds. Townsend is a small town that is a gateway community to the National Park. To visit the area opens up the entire park to visitors. This cabin has a warm interior with a huge main living space and stacked stone fireplace. The french doors that lead to the screened in back porch add a bright and inviting outdoor living area to the already spacious interior. Most guests spend an abundant time on this porch year round!
The open living area is perfect for two couples or a small family. Cabin sleeps four and has one full and one half baths.
Laurel Mist has become a couples and family cabin.
There are no steep steps to climb, or difficult terrain tackle to get to this special place. There are no tall decks to fear
Flat access and paved roadways make it Motorcycle friendly. The setting brings out the nature lover in all who visit. The cabin location and layout has earned it a very active repeat business and 5 star reviews!
Come enjoy Laurel Mist, A family sized Nature Lovers Retreat!
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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
Child friendly cabin
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Non-shedding breeds considered.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING allowed in or around the cabin.

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 is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Townsend

Located in Townsend, this cabin is near theme parks. Laurel Valley Golf Course and Next To Heaven are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit 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

  • 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) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Townsend Abbey - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Apple Valley Cafe Express - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Little River Pub And Deli - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Laurel Mist, A Family Sized Nature Lovers Retreat!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Laurel Mist, A Family Sized Nature Lovers Retreat!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Laurel Mist, A Family Sized Nature Lovers Retreat!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Laurel Mist, A Family Sized Nature Lovers Retreat!! located?

Situated in Townsend, this cabin is 1.6 mi (2.6 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. 371 out of 400 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 400 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 400 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 400 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 400 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable little cabin.The perfect size for two.The kitchen is well appointed.Private setting with services nearby.We hope to stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilma S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed staying at Laurel Mist. The cabin is very clean and in a quiet neighborhood. We saw some deer come through. We had a very restful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Great Place !!

This is our 3rd time staying here.We Love it !The cabin is always clean and check the in/out is very easy .The perfect size for the 2 of us .We are already making plans for a return trip .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful weekend

We enjoyed the cabin and the location was perfect. The kitchen had everything that we needed. The living area was very relaxing. We would visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great. Just a few pesky ants in the kitchen and I believe the half bath exhaust fan leaked when it rain. We enjoyed our stay. It was comfortable, cozy and quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was great. Had everything we needed. The mattress was very comfortable. Was easy to get to in a quiet neighborhood. Screen porch was great to sit on in the morning and evening. We saw a bear, 2 deer and a coyote near by. Cyndi was easy to communicate with starting with approval to bring our pet all the way through check-out.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold B.

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

laurel mist

this property was very beautiful clean well taken care of we liked the location relativity easy to get to, we have stayed in Gatlinburg area on previous trips, the Townsend side is much quieter and less busy
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

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

R&R

Our stay was wonderful. The cabin was very clean and comfortable. The setting was beautiful. I would recommend it to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

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

Cozy cabin

Cute cabin nestled in the woods. Real quiet, very comfortable bed, good water pressure in the shower and very comfortable seating in living room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy H.

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

Quiet & Spacious

The neighborhood is very quiet and the cabin has everything you need for the feel at home feel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

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

Wooded Beauty

We had a very pleasant stay at the Laurel Mist cabin. It is on a beautiful, wooded lot. It feels private and secluded, but is conveniently located by nearby attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted S.

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

Laurel Mist

This is a such a great place to stay and close to everything
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy M.

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

Very Nice and relaxing

Very Nice and relaxing, clean
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

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

Love Laurel Mist

We’ve stayed here many times and have never been disappointed. We love the screened in porch especially when it rains
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scarlett S.

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

Home away from Home

Laurel Mist is like going home…we feel at home when we walk through the door. It is always clean, cozy and comfortable. The serene and peaceful surroundings make it difficult to leave.Our dog even feels at home. We have stayed numerous times and will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

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

Peaceful solitude

We just had a few days to sneak away and regretted not taking more time after discovering this peaceful cabin to relax and recharge. They provided all the comforts or home and honestly could live on the screened in porch. Close to many restaurants providing home cooking without the large crowd. Drive in was smooth and paved to the door, unlike many cabins in that area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belv K.

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

Plesant Cabin

Very nice cabin, perfect for the two of us and our dog. Hard to find a cabin that is priced for our small group with a great location and all the amenities that make a cabin stay so much more relaxing than a hotel stay. Well-furnished and comfortable. Great location, convenient for visiting the GSMNP and also points west. We hope to return next year while attending a reoccurring annual event.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna A.

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

Beautiful

Beautiful cabin in a beautiful location. We couldn’t have asked for more.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Steve G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the cabin and location however there were a few issues that should be easily remedied. We battled ants in the kitchen all week. Even though we bought spray there were always more appearing. The light in the laundry/closet only worked sometimes. The screened in porch would have been wonderful except for spider webs so we did not utilize it.We were refunded 100 for our inconvenience, which we appreciated.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ava P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location but TLS needed

The cabin’s beautiful, peaceful setting—completely secluded among the trees—made our stay feel like a true woodland retreat. The location is perfect if you love nature and wildlife. We saw Deer up close daily.We did run into a few issues:The French doors to the patio were stiff and hard to open or close, likely due to a roof leak above them when it rains.The bed was firmer than expected, making it tough to get comfortable (a 3" mattress topper from Walmart solved the problem for us).The metal patio chairs were uncomfortable, so we ended up sitting on pillows.The igniter on the grill doesn't work, so remember to bring something to light the grill if you plan on grilling.With a little TLC, this cabin would be an absolute gem.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nan P.

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

Lovely cottage

Thanks for accommodating our dogs
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy H.

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

Nice cabin

Very nice rental. Very peaceful. Very clean and roomy. We enjoyed our stay. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis R.

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

December in Townsend

Great trip
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mickey S.

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

Laura Mist

The cabin was clean and well stocked . Having a bath & half was wonderful! Good pressure & hot water in the shower.We loved sitting on the screened porch having coffee and listening to the many birds singing in the mornings. Short distance to the cades cove. Cyndi is a awesome host!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Cyndie Cornelius

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I have been selling Smoky Mountain Real Estate since 2007 and managing Smoky Mountain Rental Properties since 2014. As the Owner and Principal Broker of a Townsend based Real Estate Firm, I have been in and out of hundreds of rental cabins. Feeling strongly that people want to be treated to a clean and well stocked cabin in a private surrounding, my husband and I decided to see if our theory was correct. We purchased our first cabin in 2014 and put it in service. The demand was overwhelming, and we soon purchased our second and third. The owners of Laurel Mist purchased this cabin from us and we agreed to manage the rental of this cabin as well, since it has the same private setting and warm interior decor that our guests enjoy. We felt Laurel Mist was a perfect match for our clients.

Why they chose this property

The atmosphere and location of this cabin provide the perfect getaway for the owners. Nestled into the trees and well off the roadway, the privacy abounds. Townsend is a small town that is a gateway community to the National Park. To visit the area opens up the entire park to visitors. This cabin has a warm interior with a huge main living space and stacked stone fireplace. The french doors that lead to the screened in back porch add a bright and inviting outdoor living area to the already spacious interior.
It was for the owners, a perfect choice to enjoy themselves, and to share with other guests to the area.
With strong ties to UT, this home away from home was a no brainer!

What makes this property unique

Laurel Mist backs to county parkland and a nature preserve. This cabin is has great outdoor space and privacy abounds. Located in the same Natural Surroundings as The Cove and Smoke Rise, this cabin will sleep four, offering a bit larger accommodations when needed.
Relax on the screened in porch and enjoy the sounds of surrounding nature.

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