Townsend is a small city with less than 1000 permanent residents on the doorstep of the rich and diverse Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The city is often referred to as being on the “quieter side of the Smokies”. Hike to Alum Cave Trail, swim at Grotto Falls, and enjoy panoramic views from the top of Mount Le Conte. Drive around Cades Cove valley to enjoy natural scenery and wildlife such as black bears, wild turkeys, and elk. Visit Little River Railroad Museum to gain insight into the history of the area. It is easy to plan a trip to explore Great Smoky Mountains, but when the time comes to pick a place to stay, you will have a hard time deciding from the most picturesque cabins. Continue reading to find out more about the top cabins with hot tub in Townsend, Tennessee.
Great eateries in Townsend:
Peaceful Side Social: With craft beer and farm-to-table dishes, Peaceful Side Social entices visitors with a unique dining experience. I’d love to try out Appalachian Trail Board with salami, pepperoni, regional cheese, pickled veggies, and more, and their Cajun shrimp and Conecuh sausage sounds delicious as well.
Dancing Bear Lodge Bistro: The dishes here are steeped in Appalachian traditions and take the culinary experience up a notch by using fresh produce grown on site and high-quality locally grown ingredients. According to Southern Living, the lodge’s Dancing Bean Coffee House is also a great place to dine.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) host status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to hot tub. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on January 30, 2025.
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1. Bear Haven Cabin (from USD 315)
Best for: Lovebirds
This secluded cabin rental in the woods is a great escape for a romantic getaway near the Smokies. While the cabin is cozy for two, the semi-fenced property grounds are quite vast. Surrounded by unspoiled woodland, guests are in the midst of nature. The front deck is fitted with a hot tub, which overlooks the woods and the gazebo on-site. The deck is an excellent place to enjoy your morning coffee in rocking chairs and sunset cocktails in the hot tub.
Guests enter the house directly into the living room, which later separates into a kitchenette and dining area. The kitchen door leads to the back deck with chairs, just opposite which is a covered barbecue area. I’d love to try out some local barbecue at this cabin!
Hot tub features
Seating capacity: Not specified
Hot tub location: Outdoor
Highlights: Private hot tub with great views of the woods.
What guests are saying about the hot tub experience:
“I brought my boyfriend here for his birthday and it was perfect! Privacy, hot tub, close to everything, easy to cook… We never turned on the t.v. because we were in the hot tub or watching squirrels and deer or tubing right up the road.” - Haylea m.
Townsend, Tennessee, United States
1.96 km (1.3 mi) from Tuckaleechee Caverns
Top guest reviews
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it is very close to town but traffic not a problem for us
2. Bearly Heaven (from USD 348)
Best for: Small families
If you are in the mood to get away from it all, then this private cabin is just the answer. With no Wi-Fi, you truly get to leave your work at the door when you step in. Built as an overhanging cabin, guests are guaranteed unfiltered views of the Great Smoky Mountains.
The living and kitchen area is open-plan and includes direct access to the indoor hot tub. The hot tub space has glass panes on three sides making sure your views are not blocked. If you want privacy you can lower the window blinds. One of the windows is shared with the deck that runs the entire length of the cabin and includes a barbecue grill.
Hot tub features
Seating capacity: Not specified
Type: In-ground hot tub
Hot tub location: Indoor
Highlights: Private hot tub is surrounded by windows on three sides, offering spectacular views of the mountains.
What guests are saying about the hot tub experience:
“Awesome view, early check in, comfy bed, location is great. Hot tub was amazing and with the fire place right there, perfect!” - Ryan S.
Townsend, Tennessee, United States
3.46 km (2.2 mi) from Tuckaleechee Caverns
Top guest reviews
Host:
we ran into one issue but it was fixed quick and the company was very helpfulagain wonderful staff and amazing viewRead more reviewsLocation:
secluded cabin but still so close to town and townsend is definitely not short on anything to do
3. Hayloft (from USD 320)
Best for: Large groups and get-togethers
Park your car in the covered carport and take the stairs to enter the main level. The master bedroom, living area, and kitchen are on the top level. The lower level includes the other two bedrooms, one of which can be accessed from the carport directly. The property includes a spacious meadow bisected by a creek and features a gazebo, benches, and a picnic table. I think it’s a great stopover on your road trip across Tennessee.
This house is the perfect place to return to after a tiring day of exploring the Smokies. Once you return, for complete privacy relax in the master bedroom hot tub bath. If you are in the mood for something a little bit more scenic, the outdoor hot tub is perfect. Guests also enjoy access to the Laurel Valley Resort swimming pool.
Hot tub features
Seating capacity: Not specified
Type: Portable hot tub
Hot tub location: Outdoor
Highlights: Hot tub is situated on a covered patio with views of the woods.
What guests are saying about the hot tub experience:
“The cabin has a warm welcoming feel and is wonderfully decorated. We enjoyed the hot tub nestled in the woods and playing games each evening after our adventures.” - Stephanie P
Townsend, Tennessee, United States
1.66 km (1.1 mi) from Tuckaleechee Caverns
Top guest reviews
Host:
staff does an excellent job to accommodate your needs with a pleasurable stay in mindLocation:
exciting the location is close to the townsend bike trail and eateriesonly one other cabin close by thus affording solitude peace and quietthis place was awesome everything you needed in the kitchen plenty of roomRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
my wife and i found the cabin very clean equipped with the necessary linens and kitchen supplies
4. Cozy Cove
Best for: Romantic getaways
You are in for the perfect mountain escape when you book a stay at his cabin. Enjoy your morning coffee in rocking chairs on the front porch before you head out to explore one of the numerous trails near the cabin. Up to two pets are allowed with prior approval, in case your pets want to tag along!
If you are celebrating a special occasion, plan a romantic soak for two in the outdoor hot tub complete with a bottle of champagne. The hot tub overlooks the surrounding woods, and despite being outdoors, offers complete privacy due to the cabin’s secluded location.
Hot tub features
Seating capacity: 2 for indoor whirlpool tub
Type: Portable hot tub and marble whirlpool tub
Hot tub location: Indoor and outdoor
Highlights: Outdoor hot tub with views of the woods, whirlpool tub situated in the bathroom.
What guests are saying about the hot tub experience:
“Great place to stay- very cozy and loved the fireplace with wood furnished and the hot tub” - Kevin H.
Townsend, Tennessee, United States
2.12 km (1.4 mi) from Tuckaleechee Caverns
Top guest reviews
Location:
we loved this cute little placenice cozy cabin with a super locationfirst off the location was perfect for us but that was the best thing about the cabinit is also close to gas stations grocery store and the drive into pigeon forge/gatlinburg were beautifulotherwise it was a really great place to beCleanliness:
it was very clean and everything was in working orderperfect getaway for me and my husband comfortable bed and great hot tub very cleanit was a very neat and clean cabin and we definitely plan on staying again in the futureRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
we played pool upstairs during many thu derstorms in the eveningsthe hot tub jacuzzi tub and pool table were great amenitiesi would recommend the cabin just be aware of the shower and saggy bed
5. Elk Lodge (from USD 1636)
Best for: Get-togethers and school trips
Part of Tuckaleechee Retreat Center, this split-level lodge is one of the seven offered on the property. Each of the individual properties comes with kitchens, barbecue grills, gas fireplaces, and indoor hot tubs. The outdoor hot tub at this luxury cabin is adjacent to the community swimming pool and comes surrounded by an extensive deck space. Decks overlooking the pool space run the entire length of the lodge on both levels, and to me, these seem like great spots to hang out with the entire group. Additionally, bedrooms three and four feature an indoor hot tub in the en suite bathroom.
While the outdoor pool is only operational between May and September, the shared outdoor hot tub is open year-round.
Hot tub features
Seating capacity: Not specified
Type: Marble hot tubs and poolside hot tub
Hot tub location: Indoor and outdoor
Highlights: Two rooms with hot tubs in the bathrooms, outdoor hot tub open all year.
What guests are saying about the hot tub experience:
“We stayed at Elk Lodge it was beautiful. Each room had its own bathroom and the beds are comfortable. The kitchen is huge and had all the cookware and utensils we needed. The pool and hot tub were great. We enjoyed playing ping pong and pool and reminiscing around the fire pit.” - Ruth H.
Townsend, Tennessee, United States
2.55 km (1.6 mi) from Tuckaleechee Caverns
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the deck by the pool saw many tales told and unending laughseveryone enjoyed the beautiful setting facility and amenitiesrooms were comfortable with it's own private bath
Come to Townsend to explore the Smokies and enjoy the laidback life
Townsend is the gateway to the Smokies and is a popular base city from which to explore the national park. The town offers charming properties surrounded by woodland and is a great escape for both couples and families. Hurry and book one of these top cabins with hot tub in Townsend, Tennessee.
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