In-Room Features
• Queen-size four-poster canopy bed with fresh linens
• Private balcony with mountain views
• Smart TV with streaming access using your own account
• Mini refrigerator
• Microwave
• Keurig coffee maker
• Hair dryer and fresh towels
• Private bathroom with a walk-in glass shower
• Outlets with USB ports
Please note that the canopy bed sits slightly higher than a standard bed. Mountain views may vary depending on seasonal changes and weather conditions.
Shared Property Amenities
• Free on-site parking
• Common lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows and panoramic mountain views
• Comfortable lobby seating areas on all three floors
• Complimentary coffee station
• Vending machine with snacks and beverages available for purchase
• Ice machine in The Lodge lobby
• Two koi ponds
• Walking trail
• Chapel in the woods
• Outdoor fire pit; guests must provide their own firewood
• Third-floor observation deck for mountain views and stargazing
• Seasonal wildlife sightings
Important Property Information
This is a self-check-in property with no traditional front desk. Guest support is available 24/7 by phone or text. Secured access details are provided after all required pre-arrival steps have been completed.
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Checkout: 10:00 AM
Early check-in and late checkout are limited, not guaranteed, and must be approved in writing. Approved early check-in or late checkout is $25 per hour, with a standard maximum of two hours.
The primary reservation holder must be at least 21 years old and must remain at the property throughout the reservation.
Laurel Valley Mountain Retreat is 100% pet-free.
The Lodge is a three-story building with stairs and no elevator. It is not wheelchair accessible.
The property is not childproofed and includes stairs, elevation changes, outdoor walking areas, water features, natural terrain, wildlife, and shared retreat spaces. Guests are responsible for determining whether the accommodation is appropriate for their party and for supervising minors at all times.
Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Only registered guests are permitted on the property. Parties, events, gatherings, commercial filming, and unauthorized visitors are prohibited.
Smoking and vaping are prohibited indoors.
The property operates on a septic system. Do not flush wipes, diapers, feminine products, paper towels, food waste, or other foreign materials.
Mountain stays come with natural character. Guests may occasionally hear building sounds, neighboring guests, wildlife, insects, or weather-related noise. Seasonal insects, including ladybugs, may enter the building. Wildlife, including black bears, may also be seen in the area. Never approach or feed wildlife, and keep food properly secured.
Wi-Fi and cellular service may vary due to the mountain location.
Nearby Attractions
• Great Smoky Mountains National Park – 1 mile
• Tuckaleechee Caverns – 2 miles
• Foothills Parkway Scenic Drive – 2.7 miles
• Townsend River Walk and Arboretum – 3 miles
• Cades Cove – 7 miles
Before secure property access details are released, the primary reservation holder must complete LVMR’s required pre-arrival check-in through the LVMR Guest Hub.
For Vrbo reservations, this includes guest registration, rental agreement acceptance, identity verification where permitted by Vrbo policy, and completion of the required damage-protection selection.
Guests choose one of two damage-protection options:
• Nonrefundable accidental damage waiver
• Refundable security authorization hold
Guests are not charged for both. The refundable option is a temporary authorization hold, not a completed charge.
Secure access details are released only after all required pre-arrival steps are complete.