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Overview
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 7
Great Expectations | A Secluded Log Cabin Escape
Welcome to Great Expectations, where your dream of a mountain getaway becomes a reality.
This secluded 2-bedroom, 2-bath log cabin is nestled within the exclusive and beautiful
Laurel Valley golf community in Townsend, TN. Offering a perfect blend of rustic charm
and modern comfort, it is the ideal "home away from home" for families and friends alike.
🏡 Spacious Living & Main Floor Comfort
The cabin features an airy, open floor plan with high ceilings and an abundance of natural light.
- Gathering Space: The living area is designed for relaxation, featuring a cozy sofa, two classic rocking chairs, a wood-burning fireplace, and a large flat-screen TV.
- Gourmet Kitchen: The fully equipped kitchen is perfectly sized for preparing family meals and gathering around the table for conversation.
- Master Suite: The main floor includes the primary bedroom, featuring a massive log king-size bed, a flat-screen TV, a dresser, and a large walk-in closet.
🛏️ Loft Living & Guest Accommodations
The second level offers versatility and extra space for the whole crew:
- The Loft: An open space perfect for family game nights or quiet lounging. It includes a sofa sleeper to accommodate two additional guests.
- Second Bedroom: This cozy upstairs retreat features a queen-size bed, a large walk-in closet, and a dedicated reading nook. We’ve also included a twin-size roll-out bed specifically for a child.
- Upstairs Bath: A full second bathroom is located on this level for guest convenience.
🌲 Outdoor Relaxation
Breathe in the mountain air from multiple vantage points:
- Decks for Days: Both the front and back decks are furnished for al fresco dining or simply enjoying your morning coffee or evening glass of wine.
- Private Hot Tub: Unwind after a day of hiking in the nice-sized hot tub located on the side deck.
đź“Ť Prime Townsend Location
Known as the "Peaceful Side of the Smokies," Townsend offers a quiet entry point to the
Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
- Explore: You are just minutes away from river tubing, horseback riding, zip-lining, and sightseeing.
- Nearby Attractions: Enjoy easy access to Pigeon Forge (20 mins) and Gatlinburg (30–35 mins) for shopping, dining, and entertainment.
đźš— Arrival & Parking Details
To ensure a smooth arrival, please note:
- Driveway: The driveway is somewhat narrow with a drop-off on one side. It can fit up to three vehicles, but some may find backing out a bit challenging.
- Additional Parking: An extra parking space is located just above the cabin on the side of the road, perfect for a vehicle or a trailer.
- Mountain Roads: The road leading to the cabin is somewhat steep; 4WD or AWD is highly recommended during periods of ice or snow.
Your mountain adventure awaits—book your stay at Great Expectations today!
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
- Year Built (1996)
- Linens
- Essentials
- Ceiling Fans (2)
- Washer/Dryer
- Non-Smoking
Safety Features
- Security Camera - Outdoors
- Smoke Detector
- Carbon Monoxide Detector
Kitchen
- Stove
- Blender
- Dishes & Utensils
- Microwave Oven
- Mixer
- Oven
- Toaster
- Coffee Maker - Keurig: Duo that takes both standard grounds & pods
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
Exterior
- Hot Tub
- Mountain
- Hillside View
- Deck (3)
- Secluded
- Outdoor Dining table
- Motorcycle Friendly
- Grill - Charcoal: Please provide your own charcoal
- Mountain View
- # of Steps (1)
Heating & Cooling
- Fireplace - wood: Starter supply of wood provided from Oct 1 - April 1 - Guest to provide kindling.
- Heating
- Air Conditioning
Bedroom
- Sofa Sleeper (2)
- King Bed (1)
- Queen Bed (1)
Entertainment
- TV w/ YouTube TV
- Near Wild Laurel Golf Course
- DVD player (1)
- Wireless Internet
- Television
Guest Reviews
Showing reviews 11-20 of 70
Patty Ratliff (Wilmington, OH)
Long weekend to the Peaceful Side of the Smokies. My spouse and I made a quick trip to Townsend. The listing is accurate and the communication is excellent. We highly recommend and we will be booking with Smoky Cabins again.
Heather Dayton (Onalaska, WI)
Cute, cozy and peaceful and had everything we needed. Our daughter loved the loft, and we loved the hot tub. We would love to stay here again if we were ever to return to the area.
Lisa Mullin (Ogden, UT)
We had a wonderful stay! The cabin was very clean and well appointed with all the amenities we needed for a long weekend of hiking and exploring. This is our second trip to Great Expectations and we hope to be back again!
Eric Zeithammel (Plainwell, MI)
Loved the cabin!
Laura Hice (Tullahoma , TN)
We loved the cabin! Great location and amenities with the Country Club. Definitely would stay there again.
Max Webb (Grand Rivers, KY)
It’s a nice cabin
Daniel May (Versailles, IN)
We have stayed in one of your cabins at least 3 or 4 times now. We have been super-satisfied every time! Our family's first choice of vacation destination is always Townsend, TN and you are the only cabin rental place we look at. Thank you for your amazing service & great properties!
Jamie Robbins (Sweetwater, TN)
Loved the cabin. It was relatively clean.( Not so much under the couches.) But overall clean. It is private and quiet. A bear came very near to the hot tub!
Rhonda Casey (Trenton, TN)
This was a perfect spot in the more natural part of the Smokies. We have been coming to the park since 1980 and this is our first stay in Townsend. It was perfect. Everything we needed was there. It was clean and in great working condition. We will stay here again!
C Renfro (Knoxville, TN)
The cabin is in exceptional (as new) condition and extremely well furnished with excellent mountain themed furniture and accessories. It is tucked away just below the road and away from nearby cabins to provide a quiet coziness. Its open layout provides for easy conversations within. Its wood burning fireplace worked easily and was well stocked with dry firewood on the porch. Smoky Cabin Rental was superb to communicate with and very hospitable. Their advance communication and information app made our stay even better! They had the cabin immaculately clean upon our arrival. We look forward to staying there again soon!
