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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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Becky Hibbard (Camby, IN)
What can I say! This cabin is beyond amazing! The view is absolutely breath taking! The morning sunrise welcomes you to another beautiful day in the cabin reminding you just how blessed you are to be there and see it! I really would like to say it is horrible don't rent it because I want it to be available for me when I want it lol! You definatly get your money worth in the cabin! From comfy beds to a well equipped kitchen, nice grill , amazing hot tub, and that jacuzzi tub on sore knees is amazing!
Shelly (Porterville, MS)
The view is awesome! The cabin was clean and well equipped and just as shown. We stayed for a week and didn’t want to leave.
Cynthia Moody (Baton Rouge, LA)
This is a wonderful cabin with a fantastic view. Nice fire pit area and great new front porch. This is a great location if you want to be away from crowds and have easy access to national park and Cades Cove. Management was great to work with. We will absolutely return!! Book this cabin and you will love it!
Angela Waldrop (Rock Hill , SC)
It was a great place for my extended family to stay for my niece's wedding. Beautiful views, great amenities, and so many wonderful memories. The beds were so very comfortable, the kitchen was perfect, and the porch, fire pit, and hot tub gave us plenty to do. We even had a bear visitor that my nephews named Garfield.
Michele McLaney (Slidell, LA)
Been coming to this cabin for 20 years and just love her. Cabin was very well stocked. Greatly appreciated.
Crystal Lutes (Bunnell, FL)
Beautiful, clean cabin and amazing view. The cabin was more than we expected.
Riley Seals (Joanna, SC)
Amazing place beautiful view loved it will definitely stay again it was so worth it
Nick Lockard (Elizabethtown, KY)
Beautiful cabin with really good views, everything was clean and looked exactly
Like the pictures. Would definitely rent here again further down the road.
Shannon Sark (North Richland hills, TX)
The cabin was cozy and clean. We really loved that it was so quiet around us. The view in the mornings is unbelievable!
