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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
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Tiffany Shivers (Georgetown, MS)
The cabin was absolutely perfect!!
Lara Draxler (Glenwood City, WI)
So relaxing, convenient, and beautiful! Loved the Christmas decorations
Lisa Leesman (Cincinnati , OH)
The cabin was clean and well appointed with everything we needed in the kitchen. The bed was comfortable. The entire booking, check in and check out process was smooth and easy. When I discovered there was no hair dryer in the cabin, the response was quick and one was dropped off the next day! We love staying in Laurel Valley for it’s easy access to hiking trails. We would definitely stay in this cabin again!
Taylor Richards (Townsend, TN)
Over all it was a great stay.
Katelyn Hahn (Charleston, WV)
We stayed over thanksgiving and it was wonderful!
Loved that the cabin was tucked away and it was very quiet! Definitely will be booking again
Laura (Pleasant Hill, OH)
Quiet, clean, comfy, spacious, secluded cabin. Would stay here again. Hosts are very quick to respond.
Sabine Dibbern
The cabin was absolutely amazing, we truly enjoyed our stay. We hiked daily and it was so nice to come back at the end of the day to the cabin with all the comforts of home. The place was decorated for the season, there were little touches around the place that were just adorable. I highly recommend staying here when visiting the area.
Brian Ernste (Apple Valley, MN)
From booking to completing our stay, this cabin was nothing short of perfect. I had plenty of communication from the host through-out the booking process and leading up to our stay. The direction and acess information was very clear and eliminated any issues arriving.
The cabin itself is exactly as the listing states. It is PERFECT. I was aprehensive going into it as it is part of a country club, but you would have no idea if you stayed without knowing there was a golf course about 1/2 mile away. The location of the cabin is very private and secluded.
The kitchen was well stocked with everyday necessities (cooking utensils, cooking basics - salt, pepper, oil-, along with updated appliances. The view was spectacular and the hot tub got used every night! We only had two people in our party but the cabin could have easily slept 2 couples comfortably, and additional on couches. There was good wifi through the property along with smart TVs to allow us to connect streaming services for evening down time.
The location in regards to Great Smoky Mountain National Park is perfect. Townsend is a beautiful, quaint, town and doesn't have the flashy tourism that some of the other area towns have. It's about a 10 minute drive to the entrance to the park with easy access to Cades Cove. We'll definitely be back!
Oscar Perez (Paris, KY)
A wonderful cabin. So peaceful. Quiet. We a long car (Jeep Grand Cherokee L) and a 4 bike rack, it was a tough first trip up as I was not prepared. Had to back in the rest of the times in and out, but not a big issue. I’ll trade the seclusion we got for the driveway any day. What a quaint and beautiful place. We loved it. Clean. Comfortable.
Callie Buschman (Remington, IN)
This cabin was so clean and so perfect in every way! I don’t like staying places because I have had bad experiences in the past with bugs and dirty places but my mind was quickly put to ease with the cleanliness and quality of the cabin. Check in and out was very easy and all the emails with instructions and reminders were perfect! No complaints other than the driveway but it can’t be controlled and it wasn’t too bad because we knew to expect it based off of previous reviews and the description of the cabin.
