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“Amazing views, cozy, lots of bear sightings (if you are into that)” Pros: The view from the cabin is spectacular, plenty of room for six, very comfortable beds, great showers, beautiful neighborhood, bears in the area (saw more than in Cades Cove), the porches are extremely relaxing with the swings and chairs, clean (other than the door knobs on the kitchen cabinets), peaceful, fairly secluded, welcoming, excellent WiFi, TVs in every room, great pool table (but only two pool sticks that aren’t broken), clean hot tub, cozy feel
Cons: Of the two doors on the lowest level, the right one does not latch securely, which was a bit of a worry about bears or anyone else wanting to come in. All one has to do is shake the door a little and it opens. We had a bear stuck around the cabin all night long, and he would have been able to enter the cabin that way.
DO NOT OUT TRASH (food or pop/soda cans) IN THE WOODEN GARBAGE BOX OUTSIDE THE CABIN!!! It will attract bears and they will be able to get into it. We learned that the hard way. It was pretty scary.
If you are planning on cooking, bring your own pots and pans. There is only one usable pot in the kitchen, the others are not usable.
Overall, we had a wonderful time in this cabin and made great memories. We watched a momma bear with her three cubs play for almost an hour, while we took tons of picture from the porch. We did have one scary encounter with a bear that hung around all night due to us using the trash container outside. He made quite a mess and gave us a sleepless night, but we learned a lot from the neighbors. Place a container with PineSol on the entrances of the stairs leading up to the cabin, to keep the bears from coming too close. Get rid of your trash at the areas trash compactor (it’s by the golf course - just follow the signs)
“A beautiful retreat.” The house itself was fantastic. Beautiful, quiet, nestled in the woods. A short drive to Cade's Cove and local restaurants. Far enough away from Gatlinburg to get some quiet, close enough to drive over for an afternoon / evening adventure.
Responds fast! avg. 3 hours 21 minutes
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About Townsend
Known as one of the gateways to the Great Smoky Mountains, Townsend, Tennessee has everything you need for a relaxing getaway. With a number of options for outdoor sports and adventure, several great local museums and cultural attractions, and some of the best Southern cuisine in the area, this charming town has it all! The most popular restaurants and shopping can be found along Depot Street, but the main attractions are scattered throughout the city, so be sure to explore all of Townsend.
While you're in the area, try to make time for some of these must-see sites and activities as well:
Great Smoky Mountains National Park: With over 500,000 acres of property, 800 miles of trails and 1,400 species of plants, this huge piece of wilderness is the quintessential Townsend experience.
Echobrooke Farm: Stroll through the countryside in a horse-drawn carriage and stop for a picnic or candlelit dinner along the way.
Mountain Sage Gallery: This popular local gallery features the work of some of the finest artisans in East Tennessee.
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center: Dedicated to preserving the heritage and culture of the mountain communities in East Tennessee, this center houses many Native American artifacts and historic structures.
Go Tubing: Spend a fun-filled day tubing down the Little River, one of the most beautiful rivers in the area.
Rivermill Antique Mall: This family owned antique mall has a reputation for high priced finds at very low costs.
Despite its small town status, Townsend holds a number of big events and festivals throughout the year. Celebrate Appalachian arts and crafts during the Annual Heritage Festival in June, sample the rides and games of one of the largest county fairs in the state held every October, or watch the best lumberjacks in the country compete in chainsaw carving and ax throwing during the "Sawin' in the Smokies" Mountain Festival in October.
With properties ranging from beautiful cabins deep in the Smoky Mountain wilderness, to luxury condos with amazing views, there's a vacation rental available that's perfect for your time in Townsend.
If you have some extra time after you have explored the wilderness in and around Townsend, schedule a day trip to nearby Knoxville or the eclectic city of Chattanooga.
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