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Overview
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Sleeps: 13
Tucked among towering hardwoods on the quiet side of the Smokies, Shady Maples Lodge sits inside the Laurel Valley Golf Community—offering peaceful streets and mountain scenery, all while delivering long-range, 50+ mile mountain views from home. Unwind on the covered porch, grill after a day in the park, and come back to thoughtful amenities designed for easy, memorable stays.
Kitchen & Dining
Cook together in the fully equipped kitchen, complete with full-size appliances, ample prep space, and a beverage fridge for chilled refreshments or dinner pairings. The adjacent dining room seats up to 8, with an additional 3 seats at the bar, so everyone can gather for breakfast plans or a cozy, home-cooked meal.
Bedroom Layout & Baths (Sleeps 13)
Main Level: King bedroom with en-suite bath.
Upper Level: King bedroom with en-suite bath; open loft with a sleeper sofa.
Lower Level: Two bedrooms—one with a king bed, and a bunk room with two sets of bunks (one full/twin and one twin/twin)—served by a shared hall bath.
You'll find 3 full, spacious bathrooms, so getting ready is a breeze. The main-floor bath features a stand-up shower and a whirlpool bathtub—perfect after a hike or scenic drive.
Living & Outdoor Spaces
Unwind in the open-concept living area—ideal for movie nights, board games, or simply watching the ridgelines fade into the horizon. Added in 2026, this spacious and inviting living room features soaring cathedral ceilings with exposed beams, a stunning stone fireplace, and oversized, picture-perfect windows that showcase breathtaking panoramic views of the Great Smoky Mountains, with visibility stretching for hundreds of miles on clear days.
Step outside to the covered porch to enjoy your morning coffee, take in sweeping 50+ mile mountain vistas, or fire up the grill for a relaxed evening dinner surrounded by mountain serenity.
What Guests Love
- Long-range 50+ mile mountain views from the porch and main living areas
- Fully equipped kitchen + beverage fridge
- Dining for 11
- 3 full bathrooms (main level with shower + whirlpool tub)
- Flexible layout across three levels—ideal for families & groups
- Quiet, wooded location minutes from the park
Prime Location
Shady Maples Lodge is conveniently located just outside the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Enjoy easy access to outdoor adventures while remaining a short drive from the excitement of Pigeon Forge (30 minutes) and Gatlinburg (40 minutes).
Accessibility: Elevator available with a $100 refundable deposit (please inquire before arrival).
Book your stay at Shady Maples Lodge today and create unforgettable memories in the heart of the Smokies!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Out of respect for the holidays and our employees, we do NOT allow ANY check-ins or check-outs on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day.
NO PETS ALLOWED OF ANY KIND IN THIS CABIN.
Check-In:
3:00 PM – There is no check-in office. You go straight to the cabin.
Check-Out:
10:00 AM – Please follow our checkout guidelines.
Fireplaces:
Operational October 1st – April 1st.
Common Concerns:
*Road Conditions: Some of our cabins are on steep, narrow, curvy, mountain roads. If you are concerned about road conditions to get to a cabin, please feel free to ask us! None of our cabins requires a 4-wheel drive under normal weather conditions, but some do in inclement weather.
*TV & WiFi: We do have TVs and WiFi in most of our cabins. There are times when heavy cloud cover, weather systems, mountains, or trees will cause problems with the signals. We always want our guests to have the comforts they want on vacation, but there are times we cannot control this problem.
*Pests & Wildlife: Here in the Smoky Mountains, we have lots of native bugs and wildlife. All of our cabins are treated for pests, but there are times you will find bugs or even have trouble with bugs. Please let us know if they are causing trouble; we will handle it as quickly and efficiently as possible. Please never feed, taunt, or approach any wildlife. This is their home, and we are the visitors.
Cancellation Policy:
*$50 cancellation fee
*Before 30 days - you will get all of your money back (-$50)
*Within 30 days - whatever dates we can rebook, this is the amount that we will refund (-$50). Example: if you had 5 nights & we rebooked 4 nights = you will be refunded 4 night+tax+cleaning fee
✨ Peace of Mind & Travel Insurance:
I want your stay to be stress-free and enjoyable. Please take note of the cancellation policy above. Because life can be unpredictable, we encourage all guests to purchase travel insurance for extra peace of mind. This way, you can book with confidence knowing you’re protected no matter what comes up. This can be done at www.insuremytrip.com where you can pick the coverage that suits your situation.
Amenities
General
- Location: Townsend TN
- Square Feet (3159)
- Year Built (2003)
- Essentials
- Linens
- Washer/Dryer
- Non-Smoking
Safety Features
- Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Smoke Detector
Health & Beauty Items
- Jacuzzi bath
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Microwave Oven
- Dishes & Utensils
- Oven
- Stove
- Toaster
- Refrigerator
- Coffee Maker - Keurig: Duo that takes both standard grounds & pods
- Blender
- Kitchen
- Mixer
Exterior
- Secluded
- Hot Tub
- Mountain
- Deck (2)
- Grill - Gas: Propane is provided
- Outdoor Dining table
- Fire Pit
- Motorcycle Friendly
- Mountain View
- # of Steps (12)
Heating & Cooling
- Fireplace - gas: 2 gas fireplaces. Allowed to be used from Oct 1st until April 1st.
- Heating
- Air Conditioning
Bedroom
- Sofa Sleeper (1)
- King Bed (3)
- Full Bed (1)
Entertainment
- Near Wild Laurel Golf Course
- Wireless Internet
- Television
Guest Reviews
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Judy Schmidt (Greenwood, MO)
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Shady Maples Lodge! Loved the view, secluded property, and that we were visited by bears several times! Appreciated having plenty of towels and kitchen supplies so that we could cook our meals and eat on the deck. Also loved the fire pit and hot tub almost every evening!
Lydia Jenniges (Akron, OH)
What a wonderful, peaceful, beautiful place to stay! The view from the front porch is incredible and the only sounds heard are the sounds of nature. The bunk beds and hot tub were a big hit with the kids. Everything was well stocked and it was obvious that the owners thought through what was needed to make staying there feel like home away from home. We definitely plan to come back!
Michael Fox (Lima, OH)
Best cabin we have stayed in.
Sam Slovak (Argyle, TX)
Everything was really nice and we enjoyed our stay. Well done!
Raymond Hinton (Valdosta, GA)
Beautiful cabin, everything we needed. Super clean and probably the easiest rental we have had. We don't want to leave, but will surely come back!
Duan Henry (Knoxville, TN)
One of the best experience ever in renting a cabin. It was very professional and friendly service from the very beginning to the end. Cathy was so helpful and accommodating in all aspects of our renting this cabin. The best service I’ve ever had in renting. The cabin itself is phenomenal from the view to the accommodations of the cabin. So many little things that was put into the thought of guest. The elevator for getting stuff up which we didn’t use do to oversight on my part to the hooks for towels at the hot tub, the fire pit and the front deck. We will definitely being staying at Shady Maples Lodge again.
If I had a complaint and this is coming from a huge Tennessee football fan and sports family, the tv package does not have ESPN or ESPN 2 which televised our bowl game as well as others so I would suggest getting that added. We had to watch it thru the computer so that was very disappointing but that was the only draw back we had.
Duan and family
Michele McLaney (Slidell, LA)
We love this cabin. Been staying in her for over 20 years. Second stay this year. View is breathtaking and very secluded.
Jennifer Raver (Carmel, IN)
5 star accommodations and 5 star view on the Peaceful Side!
Michael Fox (Lima, OH)
Everything has always been great Everytime we have stayed in one of your cabins
HEATHER GARRETT (FT WRIGHT, KY)
Wonderful cabin with amazing views. Easy check-in and check-out. Can’t wait to stay here again.
