
Located on the Peaceful Side of the Smokies, Townsend is a city in Tennessee that has always been a top choice for those looking for an elevated mountain holiday in the Southern Appalachians. You can start your day with an early morning tee time on a local golf course or go on a relaxing hike along Townsend River Walk. If you’re up for an adventure, strap on your best walking shoes and head underground to Tuckaleechee Caverns. Then, end the day at a lovely winery, with Cades Cove Cellars and Tennessee Mountain View Winery as top spots, before returning to your vacation home. Read on as we have found you some of the best luxury cabins in Townsend, Tennessee.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) host status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to luxury services and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on October 28, 2024.
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1. Breathtaking mountain lodge with an expansive deck and awesome views (from USD 217)
Stunning is the best word to describe this gorgeous luxury lodge. Made of Red Cedar logs, it cuts a figure amid the summer foliage of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The property has four bedrooms and three bathrooms, accommodating up to twelve people.
One of its highlights is the large outdoor deck where your group can gather for meals and drinks and enjoy the stunning views. When it’s colder, assemble around the stone fireplace in the great room or challenge your friends to a game of pool.
Top guest reviews
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our host was very responsive and helpful with any questions we hadaccommodations were as advertised and liz was a response and great hostRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
beds were very comfortable as well as the great room
2. Big Lodge at the Little River (from USD 376)
Big Lodge at the Little River boasts an all-out upscale stay experience, featuring a spacious five-bedroom, five-bathroom home tucked in the woods of Townsend. It can sleep up to 16 people, making this the ideal hideaway for big family reunions and large gatherings.
Amenities include a living room with a fireplace and a wraparound deck for lounging and alfresco dining. There’s also a screened porch with an outdoor fireplace, a barbecue grill, and a hot tub. Children in your travel party will enjoy the partial mini-golf and game room. Little River is steps away, where you can go tubing, fishing, and kayaking.
Top guest reviews
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hosts were very understanding and responsiveour host always responded quickly and was awesomehaven’t ever had an host like this one beforeLocation:
great location and perfect setting for a large groupclose to all kinds of hiking the house was comfortable and cleanwonderful place in a beautifully nested in viewthis is the perfect place for your next family retreatclean excellent location and spacious no complaintsCleanliness:
very clean and well equippedbeautiful home everything was nice clean and the house smelled amazingit was beautiful and so cleanbedrooms were spacious and cleanRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the grandchildren enjoyed the pool table putt-putt golf river and having plenty of space for themselves
3. Elk Lodge at Tuckaleechee Retreat Center (from USD 1636)
If achieving inner peace and serenity is the main goal for your trip to Townsend, consider staying at Elk Lodge at Tuckaleechee Retreat Center. This expansive log cabin features 10 bedrooms and 13 bathrooms, sleeping up to 40 people. These accommodations make Elk Lodge a top choice for retreats, but huge families and large groups of friends are welcome to stay.
The Elk Lodge features a fully equipped kitchen, a great dining room for 50 people, a family room with a dual-sided gas fireplace, and a saltwater pool.
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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
4. Contemporary lodge with a theater room and hot tub (from USD 502)
This modern cabin is loaded with creature comforts to ensure a luxurious stay. The amenities are impressive, including a cozy theater room, an outdoor hot tub, and all-new kitchen appliances. Cathedral ceilings and an impressive stone fireplace make the interior space extra special. Furthermore, the property is furnished with enough beds, from king-sized beds to bunks, to sleep 20 people.
If you want alone time to admire the surroundings, relax in style on the front and back porches furnished with comfortable outdoor seating.
5. Newly renovated cabin with an indoor soaking tub (from USD 500)
There is plenty of space to put your feet up in this professionally decorated luxury cabin in Townsend. 12 guests are welcome to stay in this 4-bedroom 3-bathroom property.
What awaits are the following amenities: an indoor soaking tub, two outdoor decks, a gourmet kitchen chefs dream of, and a spacious living room where everyone can huddle and chill together after a long day of exploring Townsend. Outside are a fire pit, a barbecue grill, and parking for cars and bikes.
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It's going to be a lovely time up in the Great Smokies
With this selection of luxury cabins, you’re guaranteed to have a memorable trip in Townsend. If you’d like more information about nearby activities and other attractions to see in the area, browse through the Trip101 website for our comprehensive area guides.
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