Cozy Retreat | Balcony Views | Trails, Koi Pond & Firepit

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Smart TV
Free WiFi
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
$178
$158 nightly
$178 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7

Explore the area

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Townsend, TN
  • Place, Laurel Valley Golf Course
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Cades Cove
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Townsend

Located in Townsend, this hotel is in the mountains, a 2-minute drive from Laurel Valley Golf Course and 8 minutes from The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum. .This hotel is 24.5 mi (39.4 km) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 14.5 mi (23.4 km) from Cades Cove.

What's nearby

  • Laurel Valley Golf Course - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 9 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Cades Cove - 26 min drive - 15.7 miles
  • Island at Pigeon Forge - 32 min drive - 23.7 miles
  • Dollywood - 39 min drive - 26.6 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Apple Valley Cafe Express - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Little River Pub And Deli - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Dancing Bean - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Towns End Coffee Co - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Cozy Retreat | Balcony Views | Trails, Koi Pond & Firepit

This isn’t your average hotel room—it’s more like staying in your stylish friend’s cabin in the mountains.
🪵 Wood-paneled walls for those warm cabin vibes
🛏️ Queen-sized four-poster canopy bed (a little taller than usual, so hop on in)
🚿 Walk-in glass shower
📺 Smart TV with all your favorite streaming apps
🍫 Mini fridge, microwave & Keurig for lazy mornings
🌄 Private balcony with views of the Smokies
We’ve added a few personal touches to make you feel right at home. Pour yourself a coffee, step outside, and just… breathe.

Snacks & Sips
☕ Complimentary Keurig coffee with pods is available in the room and the common area.
🥣 A vending machine in the lobby offers oatmeal, granola bars, soda, and other snacks available for purchase.

Shared Amenities You’ll Love
🏞 The common lounge is a total vibe—floor-to-ceiling windows and panoramic Smoky Mountain views make it the perfect place to sip your second cup of coffee or journal the morning away.
✓ Free parking on premises
✓ Two serene koi ponds
✓ Walking trail & charming chapel in the woods
✓ Outdoor fire pit (BYO firewood)
✓ Common area Keurig coffee station (complimentary)
✓ Vending machine with oatmeal, granola bars, soda & snacks (for purchase)
✓ Observation deck on the third floor—great for stargazing and mountain views
✓ Lobby areas on the main floor and second/third floors to relax or work
✓ All rooms have outlets with USB ports
✓ Seasonal wildlife sightings (yes, even black bears—secure your snacks!)
✓ Three-story structure with no elevator—please pack accordingly
📷 Security cameras are located at:
Outside the main entrance
Inside the common lobby
On the second-floor and third-floor lobbies
Observation deck exterior
All cameras record 24/7 for your safety.

Things to know
• We love this place—and we think you will too—but it comes with a few mountain quirks:
The floors may creak (she’s got character!)
• You might hear your neighbors (the walls are thin, so bring headphones if you’re a light sleeper)
• Expect the occasional ladybug—welcome to the Smokies
• WiFi and cell service can be a little moody out here
• While we would love to welcome everyone, our lodge’s unique design includes stairs and no elevators, making it not wheelchair accessible. In addition, the property may not be suitable for children under 12 due to its setting. We appreciate your understanding.

What to expect
This is a staffless, self-check-in property with no front desk.
🕓 Check-in: 4:00 PM | 🕙 Check-out: 10:00 AM
(Early/late requests? Just ask! $50/hr when available.)
📲 24/7 guest hotline—call or text anytime if you need help
🔐 Custom door code sent before arrival
📷 Security cameras are in outdoor public areas for your safety
🔇 Noise complaints or law enforcement visits will result in your stay being ended immediately with no refund
🐾 No pets allowed
📶 WiFi and cell service may be limited due to the remote location.

Check-in & House Rules
🔐 Easy check-in:
You’ll get a custom door code before arrival—no keys, no meetups. Just show up and let yourself in.
📷 Security cameras:
For your safety and the property’s protection, we have security cameras monitoring outdoor public and indoor lobby areas. Please don’t tamper or disable them.
🐾 No pets allowed:
As much as we love our furry friends, this property is pet-free. If a pet is found on-site, a $200 fee will be charged and your stay may be ended early without refund.
🔇 Keep it peaceful:
We want all our guests to have a restful experience. Any noise complaints or visits from law enforcement will result in immediate cancellation of your reservation without a refund—no exceptions.
📶 Nature's trade-off:
Cell service and WiFi may be slower out here—it’s all part of the mountain charm. Bring a good book or download your favorite shows just in case.

Nearby adventures
When you’re ready to explore, there’s so much beauty just minutes away:
🏞 Great Smoky Mountains National Park – 1 mile
🌌 Cades Cove – 7 miles
🕳 Tuckaleechee Caverns – 2 miles
🚶‍♀️ River Walk & Arboretum – 3 miles
📸 Foothills Parkway scenic drive – 2.7 miles

Final things
• Check-in is self-serve and super easy. Just a door code—no awkward key exchanges.
• Check-in: 4:00 PM | Check-out: 10:00 AM
• Want early check-in or late checkout? Just ask—we charge $50/hour if available.

We’d love to host you. Come as you are, and leave with a little more peace (and a few more photos of that view). 💛
There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment.
This smoke-free hotel features hiking/biking trails nearby.
A complimentary breakfast is included.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
A complimentary breakfast is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Kitchen
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
Please contact us for events.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Please contact us for events.
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

539642

Cozy Retreat | Balcony Views | Trails, Koi Pond & Firepit Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We So enjoyed Every part of our two day stay, We can’t wait to go back,
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lars B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very pleasant with amazing views.

Loved the room, not all the lights worked, and only the hot water valve worked on the bathroom sink, but definitely not deal breakers. Enjoyed exploring the lodge and all it had to offer, as well as trails and ponds. The observation deck was wonderful as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica T., Hayesville, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Mountain Oasis

Absolutely beautiful property. Very tranquil and I absolutely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis W.

Liked: Cleanliness

EXCELLENT!

Beautiful property, lovely room, gorgeous building. Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024