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Breathtaking Sunrises in the Smokies :: A Cabin for Families near Cades Cove

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Property grounds
Sky Haven Lodge features 3 floors, each with their own bed, bath, and deck
Passes to the Laurel Valley pool and fitness center are included with your stay.
It also includes a billiard area with a full-size pool table
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Townsend, TN
  • Laurel Valley Golf Course
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Tuckaleechee Caverns
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Cades Cove
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Lower Level Bedroom

1 King Bed

Lower Level Living Room

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

The Loft Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms

Lower Level

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

Main Level

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

The Loft

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Breathtaking Sunrises in the Smokies :: A Cabin for Families near Cades Cove

With a stunning view of the Chimney Tops, Mount LeConte and all the glory of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Sky Haven Lodge overlooks Laurel Valley from atop the foothills of the Smokies.

After a restful night's sleep on one of 5 beds (spread through 3 bedrooms and common spaces), wake up each morning and enjoy coffee on one of 3 decks with views for miles (no, literally -- like, 13+ miles!) and air so fresh your lungs will thank you.

From there, take your time making plans for the day in your spacious 2,700 square foot getaway. With two common areas, a large dining area, game room and a gigantic loft, there's space for everyone to kick back and have fun.

Enjoy breakfast (or lunch or dinner!) in our 10-seat dining area or outside on the screened-in porch.

What to do? Oh, the list is endless! Stay close with a tee time at Wild Laurel Golf course or head over to the clubhouse pool and get refreshed. Just around the corner are numerous outdoor adventures for the entire family, including: Hiking, rock-climbing, tubing, kayaking, fishing and more! If you'd prefer to take it easy, there are several scenic drives nearby, and beautiful Townsend with its local shops, crafts and restaurants is less than 8 minutes away.

Of course, you're also just minutes from Cades Cove, the Tuckaleechee Caverns, and Clingman's Dome, with the Island at Pigeon Forge and Dollywood/Splash Country both just 40 minutes away.

When your day is wrapping up, enjoy the fire in the sky at sunset. If it's cold, cozy up next to your gas fireplace with a cup of hot cocoa. And as the night gets dark, head up to the top deck for unparalleled stargazing.

An exterior security camera monitors the parking area, giving you extra peace of mind. While smart thermostats provide maximum comfort and smart locks so you'll never have to keep track of a set of keys!

Sky Haven Lodge is here for you to get rejuvenated and make memories to last a lifetime.
It would be our delight to host you.

Property manager

Christopher & Kimberly Rackley
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Townsend

Located in Townsend, this cabin is next to a golf course and on a river. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Hedgewood Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Jack Renfro Stadium. 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 - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Tuckaleechee Caverns - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 11 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Cades Cove - 31 min drive - 23.2 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Townsend Abbey - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Artistic Bean - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Apple Valley Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Riverstone Family Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger Master Drive In - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Breathtaking Sunrises in the Smokies :: A Cabin for Families near Cades Cove have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Breathtaking Sunrises in the Smokies :: A Cabin for Families near Cades Cove pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Breathtaking Sunrises in the Smokies :: A Cabin for Families near Cades Cove?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Breathtaking Sunrises in the Smokies :: A Cabin for Families near Cades Cove?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Breathtaking Sunrises in the Smokies :: A Cabin for Families near Cades Cove located?

This family-friendly Townsend cabin is located on a river, 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Laurel Valley Golf Course, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tube Junction and River Rage Go-Kart Track. Hedgewood Gardens and Tuckaleechee Caverns are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 152 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greg T.

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

Great cabin

Perfect place to enjoy the smokies and Townsend. Loved the attention to detail, and family oriented books and entertainment. The view really is amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie G.

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

Beautiful home perfect location!

Cabin was beautiful and exactly what we needed. The kitchen was well equipped. Beds were comfortable. The view was amazing and had plenty of seaying to enjoy it. Easy access to Knoxville, Gatlinburg. plalenty
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful Mountain Retreat

Sky Haven was absolutely beautiful! We had the best time. The cabin was very clean and comfortable for our family of 6. We all had our own space. The view from each one of the decks is absolutely stunning! The cabin was equipped with everything we needed during our stay. We can’t wait to come back and visit Sky Haven again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheri L.

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

The Perfect Cabin

Our family enjoyed our stay. There was more than enough space to spread out and relax. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals and the rooms were clean and comfortable. The owners were very friendly and made check in simple. We definitely plan to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve A.

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

Mountain get away

Beautiful home.. spacious, clean and comfortable! Gorgeous views!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Beautiful home

Beautiful property and very spacious for my family. Enjoyed watching the sunrise every morning from the deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

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

Great House. Beautiful views.

Great house. Beautiful views. We had some in our party wake up hot at night a few times with the air having to remain at 70 or higher. Some of us were fine. Still giving 5 stars because there is a reason for the air to stay this temp and we loved the house and location otherwise.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

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

Family vacation

Beautiful cabin and awesome views for the porch. Cabin was clean and had everything we needed. Kids loved the pool and the men loved the golf course on the premises. Many memories were made❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug P.

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

Family Vacation

Great time and great communication. Cabin met all our needs
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

Stunning View. VERY clean cabin.

Beautiful, relaxing and extremely clean cabin. The views from the multiple decks are stunning! Communication with the host was great! We had everything we needed for our stay. There were numerous bear sightings while we were there, too. We enjoyed our stay so much and will definitely be back!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles L.

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

Family Time

There was excellent communication from our host. Our questions were answered promptly, and the host provided a most helpful packet of services and activities in the area. The cabin was spotless and the view was beautiful. It was a perfect weekend getaway for our family. We will definitely return for another visit when the opportunity arises.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

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

Mountain Views

We had a great time visiting the mountains. We were visiting the area to celebrate our son’s graduation from UTK, but did not want to stay in Knoxville.This was a perfect location for us.Simple 30 minute drive to the airport and about a 45 minute drive to campus.We hiked, we golfed, we ate great food at Dancing Bear Bistro, we enjoyed coffee on the porches in the morning and we even saw a bear right on the property!! The home had everything we needed and more!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika W.

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

Spectacular Scenery

The views are amazing at this house! A very beautiful place, I wish we had more time. Our group of 8 had plenty of room. We had an event in Maryville and also wanted to spend some time in the Smokies so the location was ideal between the two. Chris was friendly and responded immediately to any questions we had. The fitness room was well equipped and clean and the pool was inviting but we never got a chance to swim. The road to the house is very steep but we all managed just fine. We will be happy to stay again if we ever have the opportunity.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

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

Sky Haven Lodge was heaven!

The views from this property were stellar! The home was comfortable and well appointed. The property owners were extremely attentive and responded quickly to any questions we had. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

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

Weekend getaway

We had an absolutely amazing stay! The communication before and during our stay was exceptional. The home is perfectly set up with bedroom and bathroom on each level. We needed this trip to let go and reconnect and could not have found a better place to do it! We will definitely be back! Thanks so much for sharing your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

New years trip!

We booked this cabin for my parents 50th wedding anniversary and had a blast! Townsend is such a nice area. Quiet but also close to Gatlinburg so we took the kids to the aquarium one day. We took a good hike to a waterfall, suitable for kids one day and it was gorgeous and so fun. The cabin was perfect for all of our diff families to sleep and we enjoyed the fireplace, cooking together, playing games including the pool table and old school Mario was a blast! The owner wrote back immediately whenever I asked something. Will stay here again and again hopefully!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor C.

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

Nice Cabin - Everything we needed

This was probably one of the nicest interior cabins that we have stayed at! There are no TV’s in the bedrooms, just living rooms, but that was honestly very nice! The adults nor children resorted to rooms and watching tv and we all spent time together as a family! This cabin had everything we needed! Beds were super comfy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina G.

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

Gina Glass

Thank you for sharing your vacation home with us! My family enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Great place

We had a wonderful time and the cabin was what we expected and more. The weather was wonderful also. Only thing we found odd was that the trash had to be taken to a garbage location and if it were snowing or ice on the ground I don't believe we could have made it there with a minivan.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

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

Family vacation !!!

It's hard to find the words to say how awesome it was staying in this cabin! It close to everything, but quiet at night. Everything was already set up, all we had to do was go straight to the cabin and start our vacation. Very clean, with great comfy beds !
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

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

Family Thanksgiving

This was a great house to host the whole family in one place. The kitchen was very well equipped for anything we needed. Games and activities were provided. Everyone enjoyed the pool table.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam C., Evans, Ga.

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

Family Time

Our annual fall sisters/ husbands trip is always such a fun time. We love Sky Haven Lodge. It is perfect for three couples. The hosts are always readily available should the need arise. Sunrise from the balcony is always beautiful and those views definitely make it hard to say goodbye when it is time to leave.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne V., Arizona

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

Mother daughter get away

Wonderful views and very comfortable.... You can do as much or as little as you choose... We had a great meal at the dancing bear and hiked and laughed and loved the whole weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zach W.

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

Great stay

From the scenic views to the cleanliness of the property, we had a great stay at the Sky Haven Lodge!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family Time with plenty of room!

This place was just as seen in the pictures, well actually more beautiful, the views were spectacular and the house had all the amenities you could need, we had plenty of space and everyone enjoyed the big family dining table where we could all gather around! Didn’t see any bears in Cades Cove the day we went but when we came back to the cabin there was a momma and two cubs that crossed the street just yards away from the cabin! It was fun and the (Adult) kids are already wanting to make this an annual event! The hosts were great and even made it easy to extend our trip and quickly responded to any questions we had. Was an awesome weekend in the TN mountains!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Christopher & Kimberly Rackley

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Kimberly and I have spent our lives living in every single state in the Southeastern US, but today we call Philadelphia home. Living in the city is exciting, but this family of ours is a mountain family at heart. We long for trails, rivers and waterfalls -- to venture into the unknown and come back with a tale or two. (Oh, and we *love* Dollywood!) Our children are already asking us if we'll "move to Tennessee one day" so they can bring their children to visit. And well, that settled it. We decided to get our own little dream home. But life's still life and we can't leave Philadelphia right now; so we're opening our dream home up to fine people such as you, to explore and enjoy the very land we love so much. We would be most honored to host you.

Why they chose this property

The very best thing about Sky Haven Lodge is that it can serve two purposes: If you need to get away and clear your mind of all the insanity that is "life" today, this place is for you. Secluded, yet accessible; quiet and spacious with all the amenities you'd need -- the Lodge has it all for you to take a deep breath and RESET.
But if you want adventure? It's got that, too. Refreshingly away from the all the tourist-y stuff, Sky Haven Lodge boasts nearby hiking, tubing, fishing, rafting, golfing and swimming. Oh, and if you want the Dollywood/Island/Ripley's experience (which we often do, too)? No worries, it's just 35-45 minutes away.
And perhaps our favorite in this post-COVID world, this cabin is fully set up for remote work. With a work station (and places to sit in every room), enjoy 300mb WIFI throughout the cabin -- great speeds even out on the decks! And with so much space inside and so much to do outside, it's not hard to bring your family along and keep them active and entertained while you do work, then spend quality time together.

What makes this property unique

We've packed our cabin with lots of neat features to help your family or group have a great time.
• In the loft, there's a baby gate; perfect to give a family with an infant toddler a fun, safe space to enjoy
• The main floor has a jetted tub, screened-in outdoor eating area, and cozy fire place, giving you multiple ways to unwind all year long.
• Downstairs, enjoy the game room with a convertible pool and ping pong table, as well as a NES Classic in the commons area.
• The crown jewel of the downstairs is Kid's Adventure area, crafted to give young children numerous imaginative activities to do.
• Enjoy 3 decks -- on each level -- two of which wrap around. With so much space overlooking so much beauty outside, you might never want to go inside.
• The bedrooms on the main floor and downstairs boast pillow-top king beds that will send you off to dreamy sleep and the loft offers two queen beds with equally lovely mattresses.

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