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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 669.7 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
  • Laurel Valley Golf Course
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Cades Cove
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪34 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

This property does not have any lifts
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 - 2.0 km
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Laurel Valley Golf Course - 10 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Cades Cove - 30 min drive - 23.1 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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 166 reviews
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

Angelia B.

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

A wonderful and peaceful place to stay !

We enjoyed staying in Melody’s rancher . Melody is the sweetest , most helpful host . The rancher is super clean and so cozy . I slept better there than at our own house because the mattress is so comfortable ! The property and view is beautiful and so peaceful ! It Thank you so much , Melody !!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

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

Kevin H.

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

All Fine

The Ranch was nice. It was exactly as advertised. Perfect for small family that needs basic accommodations (ie- no wi-fi ,no dishwasher, mostly basic amenities, etc). My only real complaint is that the hot tub/spa tub is a garden tub in the large bedroom. It took about an hour to get the water up to the jet level, and by that time, the water was lukewarm. Melody was very nice, and very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loretta J.

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

Mountain peace

This is an amazing place. It is nestled in the country with beautiful views. The moon rose behind the mountains and it was so cool. VERY clean. I check below the surface. A wet paper towel rubbed across the kitchen floor remained clean!! The beds were very comfortable, and all was tastefully decorated. I can say with 100% honestly, that i slept better here than anywhere else i have stayed. I highly recommended and would definitely come back! wet paper towel rubbed acros
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I stay here yearly for a long weekend and always have a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Great

Peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

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

Susan C.

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

Wonderful!!!

We had a wonderful stay. The cabin is very clean and comfortable. It was so peaceful and relaxing. I highly recommend this cabin. The owner is very nice, pleasant and accommodating. I’m definitely going to book this again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henrietta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved our anniversary stay and our hostess, Melody, was very hospitable and helpful. We really would love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Merica D.

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

Quiet side of the Smokies

The property worked perfectly for us. Melody was a joy to deal with and the whole process was easy to follow. Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Perfect cabin

Absolutely loved everything about this cabin!! The Christmas decor was such a special touch!! We loved baking cookies and our first Christmas meal together here!! Would definitely return for future stays!! The host was very sweet and considerate!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly C.

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

Anniversary trip

Very clean. Well represented online. Owner was very thoughtful. One of the best places we've ever stayed. Will be coming back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen N., Sedgwick KS

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

GSMNP

The cabin is perfect for a smoky mountain vacation. Close to the park and the town of Townsend. It’s out of the tourist zone. The cabin was clean and comfortable with the bonus of a washer and dryer. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

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

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

Patty W.

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

Lazy Horse Retreat

Very impressed with the location of the cabin as it was surrounded by mountains on all sides. Very quiet and peaceful. Melody was very helpful and friendly. She made check in and check out a breeze. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

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

Great atmosphere all around

Have enjoyed my stay at the property everytime I've stayed there over the past 6yrs
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

We will be back!

We will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

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

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!

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English

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