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Mountain Deer Pass- A rustic mountain retreat on the Peacful Side of the Smokies

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Outdoor dining
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Townsend, TN
  • Laurel Valley Golf Course
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Tuckaleechee Caverns
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Cades Cove
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the area

Townsend

Located in Townsend, this cabin is on a river, a 3-minute drive from Laurel Valley Golf Course and 8 minutes from The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum. .This cabin is 24.2 mi (39 km) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 14.3 mi (23 km) from Cades Cove.

What's nearby

  • Laurel Valley Golf Course - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Tuckaleechee Caverns - 9 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 11 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Cades Cove - 31 min drive - 23.1 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Townsend Abbey - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Artistic Bean - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Apple Valley Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Riverstone Family Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger Master Drive In - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Mountain Deer Pass- A rustic mountain retreat on the Peacful Side of the Smokies

Our beautiful cabin sleeps up to 7 people comfortably. There are 2 levels of living. On the main level there is ample open space with a well-equipped kitchen, dining area with table and seating for 6. This also includes a living area with TV and wood burning fireplace. Behind the kitchen is a fully equipped laundry area with washer, dryer and iron. The master suite is also located on the main level and features a king sized bed and full bath. There is a screened in porch just off of the back of the cabin with seating and a charcoal grill for cooking. The upper level features the 2nd bedroom with single bunk over full size bed, 2nd full bath and loft area with the 3rd queen sized bed. The Master and Bunk room both have their own TVs. There is room to park 2-3 vehicles in front of the cabin. The property is tucked away just outside the Wild Laurel Golf Course and is minutes from dining and outdoor adventures in Townsend and the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free cabin features ecotours nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Jeremy Russell

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not allow inside or outside.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Mountain Deer Pass Rustic Mountain Retreat Peacful Side Smokies

Mountain Deer Pass- A rustic mountain retreat on the Peacful Side of the Smokies Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 118 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful cabin

This is a very nice cabin that is located in a quiet spot that does not have lots of other cabins around it. I definitely would go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Vacation

The house is perfect , clean , beds are comfy . Easy to find . Very quiet area . The town of Townsend is the best , no traffic and peacefull . 18 minutes to Cades Cove .
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Secluded cabin
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Really nice cabin

Our biggest regret is that we couldn’t stay longer. We’ve stayed at several cabins throughout the years and this is the best so far. It’s a nice size and we had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice area

The property is in a great area. Lots of things to do.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Secluded and Serene.

Nice little cabin in the woods, clean and ready with everything you need for your vacation. We only really stayed here to sleep, because we were exploring the area in and around the Smoky Mountains. My only concern was that we stayed in the downstairs bedroom and all the sounds from upstairs could be heard. The host Jeremy was very responsive and overall it was a very pleasant experience. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Enjoyed the cabin, had enough room. Was secluded.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mountain vacation cabin

The cabin was clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Side of the Smokies

My family and I loved staying in this beautiful cabin and hope to come back in the future! The cabin was clean and cozy. Check-in and out went very smoothly. Townsend is called the Peaceful Side of the Smokies for good reason. My family and I definitely preferred having a calm retreat at the end of the day, instead of the bustle of Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge. Jeremy (the owner) was quick to respond to any request or question. He and his father went above and beyond to clear off trees that had fallen across the road during a pretty incredible wind storm. I highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela H., Gibsonville NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Smokey mountain get away

Property is clean and quiet. Had everything we needed. Owner was great to work with
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kaitlin V., Greensboro, NC

Good location

We were traveling to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with our elementary age daughters and my parents. This cabin was convenient for our needs. Hot water, firm mattresses with plenty of clean linens. Wi-Fi was great and smart TV's were easy to use. Kitchen was adequate, though the light cooking we did in oven and on stovetop revealed a quirky appliance. Pots and pans, baking sheets, cooking utensils, dishes for all six of us. Not a spice, oil or dry good at all. We did find room for improvement on the overall maintenance - toilets not cleaned, lightbulbs missing or flickering all weekend. The loft bedroom worked for us, but be aware that it has no door or storage. Parking was a squeeze for two vehicles without obstructing the mountain road. Watch the video, this was very helpful to feel confident approaching the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kerry L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lack of maintenance

Very nice cabin. Location was great. However, maintenance doesn’t appear to be done on a timely manner. Light bulbs burnt out, 1 burner on the stove doesn’t work, knives need replaced, yard needed mowed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Faith P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy but noisy

Very nice cabin, but noise traveled throughout the entire cabin very easily. Water pressure was great. Needed more toliet paper and better quality kitchen items. Oven/stove was wonky and dryer seemed to b on the fritz. Road into cabin was unsure of if people would be coming or not.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property

We stayed 4 nights and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Property was as described, we really enjoyed our week here. Owner was quick to respond to any questions I had. I would recommend this place for your next visit to Townsend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A fabulous place to stay. We will be staying there again!

Absolutely loved the property especially the screened in pouch! Great layout. Having the master on the ground floor was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Merrill T., Edmond, OK

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent place to stay

This house was clean, beds were comfortable, all appliances and plumbing work, easy to find with the video provided by host, Would definitely stay here again if in the area. Good value. Thanks for providing a great place.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin

Somewhat secluded but easy to get to local restaurants and shops. Easy drive to Cades Cove and other attractions. Cabin was well furnished and quite functional. Nice screened in deck on the back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Cynthia T.

Great place

Great place to spend our Thanksgiving holiday.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

George J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Leaves

The leaves were changing and were beautiful. Property is secluded on a hill in Townsend. Trees are beautiful. Wildlife is great. The property fits in with its location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacob H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place.

We had a great time. Good location. Clean cabin. My kids saw deer from the back deck. Sleeping arrangements were fine for my wife and I and three kids. Only complaint is that the floors were super thin, so you could hear every step someone makes upstairs. We have little kids so we put them down early. So they weren’t walking around while we were trying to sleep, so it wasn’t a big deal for us. We had so much fun in the smokies!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim V., United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin for a fishing trip!

Very nice cabin with all the amenities. One guest uses a walker and it was wonderful because the porch and lower level had no steps! Hard to find in a cabin. Cooked some meals in the good kitchen. Has dishwasher, that’s a must for me. Big dining area and huge living room. Comfy. Has fireplace too. Cabin was neat and clean. Oh, and plenty of towels!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane T., Dalton Pa.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet location

Overall we loved the cabin. Was clean and ready for us.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott O., Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin in the woods

Stayed here with our grandchildren. It was a great area and not too crowded. We spent days at Smoky Mountain National Park and the cabin had easy access. Nice, with bedroom and loft upstairs for the kids and we could have our own bedroom downstairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jack H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful getaway

It was a wonderful tucked away with trees surrounding the area. Enjoyed the open floor space. Very clean and very relaxing after running around during the days. Does a very well job of communication if any issues came up. Definitely enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022