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Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 8
Golden Valley Retreat | Your Serene Mountain Sanctuary
Escape to the "Peaceful Side of the Smokies" at Golden Valley Retreat in Townsend, TN.
This spacious two-bedroom plus loft cabin is more than just a place to stay—it is a gateway to the
tranquility and adventure of the Great Smoky Mountains. Perfectly suited for family reunions or
multi-family vacations, this home offers an ideal blend of rustic charm and modern convenience.
✨ Inviting Interiors & Open Spaces
Designed with comfort in mind, the open-concept layout allows your group to spread out while staying connected.
- Mountain Elegance: Step into a great room featuring soaring cathedral ceilings, exposed wooden beams, and curated mountain photography that captures the spirit of the Smokies.
- Home-Cooked Comfort: The fully equipped kitchen is ready for everything from a quick trail breakfast to a full celebratory dinner. Gather together at the dining table, which comfortably seats six.
- Entertainment for All: Whether you’re lounging in the spacious living room, unwinding in the private hot tub, or starting a friendly competition in the game room, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
🌲 Outdoor Bliss
At Golden Valley Retreat, the natural beauty of Tennessee is right outside your door.
- Breathe it In: Settle onto the porch to take in the crisp mountain air or head to the outdoor fire pit to roast marshmallows under a star-filled sky.
- Explore with Ease: Take a peaceful stroll along nearby trails or enjoy the quiet seclusion that makes Townsend such a beloved destination.
🛏️ Flexible Sleeping Arrangements
With three private sleeping areas and extra space in the family room, everyone can find their own nook for rest:
- Master Bedroom: King bed with a private ensuite bathroom.
- Second Bedroom: King bed for ultimate comfort.
- Sleeping Loft: A spacious King bed and a second ensuite bathroom.
- Family Room: Includes a Queen sofa sleeper for additional guests.
📍 The Heart of the Smokies
You are perfectly positioned to enjoy the best of East Tennessee. You are just minutes away from the entrance
to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the historic loop of Cades Cove.
When you’re ready for more excitement, the attractions of Pigeon Forge are only 30 minutes away,
and Gatlinburg is a scenic 40-minute drive.
Reconnect with nature and each other at Golden Valley Retreat—your perfect home away from home.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Out of respect for the holidays and our employees, we do NOT allow ANY check-ins or outs on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day
NO PETS ALLOWED OF ANY KIND; IN THIS CABIN.
Check-In:
*3 pm - there is NO check-in office, you go straight to the cabin
Check-Out:
*10 am - Please follow our checkout guidelines.
Fireplaces:
*On During: 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 (2240)
- Year Built (2005)
- Non-Smoking
- Linens
- Essentials
- Washer/Dryer
- Ceiling Fans (2)
Safety Features
- Security Camera - Outdoors
- Smoke Detector
Health & Beauty Items
- Hair Dryer
Kitchen
- Toaster
- Microwave Oven
- Mixer
- Oven
- Stove
- Freezer
- Coffee Maker - Standard: Uses standard coffee filters provided by guest
- Coffee Maker - Keurig: Guest must supply pods
- Dishwasher
- Blender
- Kitchen
- Dishes & Utensils
- Refrigerator
- Can Opener
- Wine Bottle Opener
- Potato Peeler
- Ice Cream Scoop
- Crock Pot
Exterior
- Deck (3)
- Steep driveway
- Mountain
- Grill - Gas: Propane is provided
- Fire Pit
- Secluded
- Hot Tub
Heating & Cooling
- Fireplace - gas: Electric Fireplace
- Heating
- Air Conditioning
Bedroom
- King Bed (3)
- Sofa Sleeper (1)
Entertainment
- TV w/ YouTube TV
- Wireless Internet
- Television
- Pool Table
Guest Reviews
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Lauren Ema (West Lafayette, IN)
We greatly enjoyed our stay. Cabin is beautiful, comfortable, and homey, perfect to relax in after many hikes and adventures. The cabin is close to Lamar Alexander Pkwy, with easy access to groceries, gas station, the Nat'l Park, Cades Cove, Tuckaleechee Caverns, etc.
We traveled as a family of 6: 1 grandparent, 2 parents, a three children ages 6, 4, and 16 months. FYI for those with babies or toddlers, there is a door between the main floor and the basement stairs but the stairs between the main floor and the loft are accessible. We brought a play yard gate to block the stairs to the loft.
Be aware, that the gravel driveway is quite steep, so an SUV might work better than a minivan for making the ascent (we were able to get most of the way up)!
We enjoyed the comfortable bedrooms, the entertainment room/movie room, the hot tub, and most of all, sitting on the 2nd story porch in the evenings! We also enjoyed s/'mores around the fire pit.
Alyssa Dowell (Bloomsburg , PA)
Beautiful and comfortable cabin. The fire pit and porch areas were very relaxing and we had a great time!
Valerie Cotton
This Cabin was Amazing! It was exactly what we wanted and more! All new appliances and nice cooking ware to use. The space was large and spacious had plenty of things to do at the cabin! We loved it! Hope to come again! We also got to see a bear trying to get into the garbage bin! Very cool!!
Shari Fox (Clayton, MI)
We had a great time here. Cabin was awesome, comfortable and quiet. Saw plenty of wildlife while we were here. We had plenty to keep adults and kids busy. We really enjoyed the area. We were here to geocache and vacation. Close to all the big attractions, Gatlinburg, Dollywood, Cades Cove, Pigeon Forge. Great food and ambience at Dancin Bear, Apple Valleyand Old Mill in Pigeon Forge. Looking forward to another stay here.
Shanna Roloff (Pulaski, WI)
Owners are absolutely amazing and responded to questions quickly. Cabin was very clean.
David Craig (Clayton, MI)
Great cabin in a great location!
