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Honey Bear Pause: Rural Escape w/ Porch & Hot Tub!

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Townsend Vacation Rental | Studio | 1BA | Stairs Required | 572 Sq Ft
Living Room | Sleeper Sofa | Central A/C & Heating | TV w/ Cable
Dining Area | Dishware & Flatware | Free WiFi
Living Room | Playstation 4 | DVD Player | Gas Fireplace
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bathroomSleeps 453.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Townsend, Tennessee
  • Townsend Visitor Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Tuckaleechee Caverns
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Cades Cove
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Studio

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Honey Bear Pause: Rural Escape w/ Porch & Hot Tub!

Experience rustic charm and breathtaking views of the Smokies from this 1-bath vacation rental studio. Nestled in the beautiful Appalachian mountain range and ideally situated near an abundance of outdoor recreation, this newly renovated cabin is the ideal home base for your next Tennessee retreat. Spend your days exploring 'the peaceful side of the Smokies' or strolling the quaint mountain town of Townsend, followed by relaxing evenings sipping wine on the back porch or soaking in the hot tub.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Free WiFi | Community Pool | Free Breakfast for 2

This fully furnished rustic cabin is just right for your convenience and comfort to make a special anniversary or for a mountain retreat with friends.

Studio: King Bed | Living Room: Sleeper Sofa

OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE: Furnished covered porch w/ private hot tub, gas grill (propane not provided), clubhouse, picnic area
INDOOR LIVING: Flat-screen cable TV w/ Netflix, Play Station 4, DVD player, log dining table, stacked rock gas fireplace, vaulted wood beam ceilings, open floor plan
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, Crockpot, dishware/flatware
GENERAL: Linens/towels, A/C & central heating, complimentary toiletries, ceiling fans
PARKING: Street parking (2 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

OUTDOORS: Great Smoky Mountains (surrounding), Swinging Bridge (2.7 miles), Wild Laurel Golf Course (4.0 miles), Next to Heaven Ranch/Ziplining (7.0 miles), Spruce Flat Falls (9.0 miles), Meigs Falls (10.4 miles), The Sinks Falls (11.5 miles), Cades Cove Riding Stables (13.4 miles)
EAT & DRINK: Smokin Joes (2.4 miles), Trailhead Steak & Trout (2.7 miles), Apple Valley Mountain Village & Cafe (2.8 miles), Brianna's Italian Restaurant And Cuisine (3.2 miles), Misty Morning Cafe (3.5 miles), Cades Cove Cellars (3.5 miles) Burger Master Drive In (4.3 miles), The Riverstone Restaurant (4.4 miles), Elvira's Cafe (8.1 miles)
NEARBY CITIES: Downtown Townsend (2.0 miles), Cades Cove (18.7 miles), Pigeon Forge (20.1 miles), Sevierville (23.1 miles), Gatlinburg (25.0 miles), Knoxville (32.1 miles)
AIRPORT: McGhee Tyson Airport (25.2 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
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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
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Townsend

Townsend is home to this cabin. Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park is a popular attraction and 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, Tennessee

What's nearby

  • Townsend Visitor Center - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Tuckaleechee Caverns - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Laurel Valley Golf Course - 11 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Cades Cove - 28 min drive - 21.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Townsend Abbey - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Artistic Bean - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Apple Valley Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Riverstone Family Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burger Master Drive In - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Honey Bear Pause: Rural Escape w/ Porch & Hot Tub! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Honey Bear Pause: Rural Escape w/ Porch & Hot Tub! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Honey Bear Pause: Rural Escape w/ Porch & Hot Tub!?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Honey Bear Pause: Rural Escape w/ Porch & Hot Tub!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Honey Bear Pause: Rural Escape w/ Porch & Hot Tub!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Honey Bear Pause: Rural Escape w/ Porch & Hot Tub! located?

Situated in Townsend, this cabin is within 3 miles (5 km) of The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum, Dark Island Swinging Bridge and Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail. Townsend Visitor Center and Tuckaleechee Caverns are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheila G.

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

Fantastic

Romantic
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sierra B.

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

Great Weekend Getaway

This is our second time staying at this cabin, and we will be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony C.

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

Townsend

Very nice , funiture could be updated though .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iraida L.

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

So peaceful

Me and my husband want to get away for the weekend and it was so relaxing and peaceful this beautiful cabin. We went to Cades Cove and did some hiking at Abrams Fall it was so beautiful. We saw bears, deers, horses and turkey ☺️
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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6/10 Okay

Judy

Out dated/

Cabin felt out dated and not as clean as other cabins we have stayed in. Nothing to upset me that much. No yard front or back. Was right in mountain.

10/10 Excellent

Joyce B.

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

Beautiful View!

My husband and I really appreciate our short getaway in the Smokeys. This little cabin was perfect. Beautiful deck overlooking the mountains. Nice, clean hot tub to soak in after a day of hiking. The free coupon for breakfast was greatly appreciated! We loved the restaurant, too! Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

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

Just the right size, location, and some perks

This was an adorable little cabin with plenty of privacy & an easy drive (not too high up). Everything was clean & had extra perks like a bottle of wine & a breakfast voucher at Riverstone (which is a very good restaurant). The hot tub worked well as did the fireplace. We are huge sports fans & there was no actual cable - mainly streaming services. Most people aren’t here to watch TV so it was a minor thing in an otherwise enjoyable stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Great cabin

It was a very nice cabin and a good location. It was very clean and well cared for

8/10 Good

Andrew P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Great stay. Love the cabin. Could use some cobweb cleaning in the upper banisters, otherwise a great cabin and easy to check in and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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8/10 Good

Heather

Honey bear cabin

Cabin is very quaint and cozy. A little outdated but clean and fairly well maintained. Road to cabin is narrow and signs showing cabin numbers for directions hard to see at night, especially in rain

8/10 Good

Todd P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect size for two

Enjoyed our stay. It was quiet and perfect for two
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauri S.

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

Honeymoon

Very pretty and peaceful. Clean! The bottle of wine and roses were a magical touch!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

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

Just what we were looking for.

Pictures matched up with the actual cabin, so no surprises. Location was peaceful. Enough spacing between cabins ensured privacy. We even saw a mother fox and her cubs. I had one question for the owner whom I texted and received a timely response. I would recommend this place to family and friends.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

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

Quite and peaceful

Had a wonderful time in the mountains while attending an event. Our cabin was the perfect place to get away after a day in the sun and around crowds.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sydni F.

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

Quaint and Cozy

The property was amazing! We stayed a couple of days while we got married in Cades Cove (which was very close to!) it is definitely a drive from the Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge area but Townsend has pretty much anything you need for a quiet stay! We arrived and the Hottub was ready to go and heated. The scenery was beautiful and made you feel secluded even if we had neighbors close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

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

Great stay

Great stay. Clean cabin, no issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Honey Bear Pause was just as quaint and rustic as pictured. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay including the decor with its thoughtful seasonal touches. The hot tub was relaxing, and the rocking chairs on the deck were perfect for sipping coffee in the morning and wine in the evenings. Since we had a rather extended stay, we made full use of the kitchen which was well stocked with the necessary cookware. Even though we cooked some, we also ate at several local restaurants. I highly recommend the burgers at the Apple Valley Cafe, and the steak and trout at Trailhead. However, our favorite was the breakfast at Riverstone which was thoughtfully provided for us as part of our stay. The sweet cream pancakes were so delicious, we went back for more the following morning! We also purchased ready made sandwiches from the Townsend IGA for our afternoon trip to Cades Cove, a must see destination. On our way back into Townsend, we had to stop for a bear crossing, a mother and her two cubs! Here are some tips for travelers (which certainly do not take away from our excellent rating of the cabin). Take your own or plan a trip to the IGA for perishables, paper towels, and napkins should you need them. Shampoo was provided, but you'll need to bring your own conditioner should you need it. We had plenty of other basics. Altogether, we highly recommend the cabin and Townsend, the Peaceful Side of the Smokies!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamie L.

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

Amazing and secluded

One of the best cabins I been in and completely private, nice and clean and would definitely stay in again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W., Silsbee, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Semi-Secluded! Nice cabin with Hot Tub!

Not completely secluded like we thought it would be. This is in a neighborhood with other rental cabins just a few car lengths away on both sides. It was a nice stay though! Back porch where the hot tub is, has privacy walls on both sides. The lights in the hot tub were out unfortunately, I’m sure that could be fixed easily, if they knew about it. The bed seems massive!! Loved all the cabin furniture!! Absolutely loved the A-Frame shape of the house, with the back top part being glass, and the sunlight coming up trickling in through the trees and leaves waking us up gently. Only thing I would have liked better, would be a better Mountain View. Maybe it’s better when the leaves fall off, but we couldn’t see the mountains like the pictures on the website showed. . . Overall, it was a great stay. Nice cabin. Friendly owner. If you like waterfalls, I fell in LOVE with the Bald River falls(huge and beautiful, has an under-current) in Tellico plains and Baby Falls waterfall(I slid down the waterfall like a body slide… it was awesome)! Also, The Sinks is a nice swimming hole and nice spot to do a little cliff jump (if you’re into that like I am) 😅
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

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

Great place!

We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Jennifer D.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Not Fancy. Very Adequate.

The pros... 1. Excellent communication with property manager. Phone calls and texts answered promptly. 2. Well-equipped kitchen with modern appliances. Clean linens. 3. Located an easy drive from Townsend and west gate of National Park. Location was why I chose this cabin. 4. Did not use community pool, but it looked very nice. The cons... 1. We arrived at 5:30 p.m. on a Wednesday night to find that housekeeping had not come after the last guests left. Called Nancy. She was apologetic and responsive. Her regular housekeeper had scheduled a sub who never showed. She called me back in minutes and asked us to leave so housekeeper could come. We didn't come back until 10 p.m. House was clean. But it was an unfortunate start. 2. House is clean - but only surface clean. House needs a deep cleaning. Woodwork - like the trim in the bathroom - needs dusting badly. I set something on the arm of the couch and it slipped where the arm meets the back, and I came up with a handful of crumbs and dust. 3. A large piece of wood trim where the kitchen floor meets the living room carpet was missing. I realized this when I stepped on an exposed nail barefoot. (We covered it with a throw rug and asked Nancy to wait until we left to fix it.) 4. Mice. I realize this is a peril of a cabin in the woods... I live in the country, I get it... but I value honest reviews when I book. There were mouse droppings in the silverware drawer when we arrived. So we washed everything before we used it. On our last morning I was woken at 4:30 a.m. by a mouse getting into things in the kitchen. Nancy assured me she would call the exterminator. We have been staying in rental cabins in this area since 2004, so we've seen a wide variety. This was adequate for our three night stay without the kids, but not among my favorites.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Lonnie W.

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

Private and Restful

We felt that the property was clean and comfortable. It is difficult to stay ahead of carpenter bees, spiders, and dust, especially in a log cabin. Perhaps greater attention could be given to some of the aforementioned items.

6/10 Okay

Brook L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

Property owner was very helpful however, they really need to get a new cleaning service! The cabin was not clean when we arrived. There were cobwebs and dust ,hair all in the bathroom floor and the floor was sticky as well. The fireplace did not work nor did the keyless door lock. The owner was nice and helpful but the quickest we could have gotten the fireplace fixed was Saturday night or Sunday and we were leaving Monday morning so we didn’t see the point plus Sunday was Easter. We were able to get a key from the lock box for the door. The oven was blinking with a code so we never used it . There was very little toilet paper or paper towels on the roll so we had to go to the store and get some. Also only like 3 towels so we had to go to the DG to purchase those as well. We were staying 4 nights and there is no washer and dryer.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte T.

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

Anniversary getaway

The place was beautiful and clean. Very relaxing. Just what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

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

Perfect setting

My husband and I chose Honey Pause cabin out of about 6 others to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary and we were not disappointed. The studio cabin had a king sized bed, cozy stone gas fireplace, private hot tub and heart shaped jacuzzi tub. We were greeted with a bottle of wine and a gift certificate for breakfast at a local restaurant. The whole experience was awesome from start to finish. I highly recommend! We will definitely be booking it again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

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