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9.4

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Townsend, TN

Laurel Valley Golf Course5 min drive
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center11 min drive
Cades Cove31 min drive
Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)32 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

We had three adults and two kids. The layout worked out well and the house was clean and comfortable. Jo was quick to re...

Tricia L.

Mar 18, 2024

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Loft Sleeping Area

2 Single Beds

Main Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Floor Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Upstairs Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Simple Pleasures in the Great Smoky Mountains !

Looking for the ultimate cabin in the mountains experience? This is it! Simple Pleasures is the perfect little 2 bed/2 bath cabin that gives a feel of a luxurious tree house in the mountains! This rustic but ever so comfortable cabin is nestled in the woods but not too far away from everyday conveniences and just a short 10-minute drive to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park! Come and let us spoil you with Simple Pleasures!

Property manager

Jo Carpenter

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Mountain Dreams….seclusion at its finest in the Smoky Mountain’s !

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Townsend

Located in Townsend, this cabin is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cades Cove and Tuckaleechee Caverns, while The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum and Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center are cultural highlights. Tube Junction and River Rage Go-Kart Track are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Townsend, TN

What's nearby

Laurel Valley Golf Course - 5 min drive
Tuckaleechee Caverns - 9 min drive
Townsend Visitor Center - 9 min drive
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 11 min drive
Cades Cove - 31 min drive

Getting around

Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

‪Townsend Abbey - ‬9 min drive
‪Burger Master Drive In - ‬11 min drive
‪Apple Valley Cafe - ‬5 min drive
‪The Artistic Bean - ‬10 min drive
‪Little River Pub & Deli - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Simple Pleasures in the Great Smoky Mountains ! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Simple Pleasures in the Great Smoky Mountains !?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Simple Pleasures in the Great Smoky Mountains !?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Simple Pleasures in the Great Smoky Mountains ! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Laurel Valley Golf Course and within 6 miles (10 km) of The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum and Tuckaleechee Caverns. Dark Island Swinging Bridge and Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

27 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick Visit to National Park

Short getaway to experience the national park. Very convenient location, beautiful setting and great accommodations. Host very responsive when we had questions. Perfect place for 2 couples. Hope to return sometime when we can stay longer.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

April T.

22 Apr 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Not for elderly

The property was not easy for older folks with bad balance. Be careful of your footing. It’s definitely on a slope. Pictures can be deceiving. No trash can under the deck and we couldn’t have put it there anyway. I’m 82, husband is 84. Cabin was not as clean as expected.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

James

20 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Very clean. TV did not work after thunderstorm.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas D.

12 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House/Cabin in quiet neighborhood

Perfect place to stay with family or friends. Super clean, well stocked, completely updated/new, nice ambiance, great deck with screened in porch. Very responsive. Easy access to Townsend/main route but far enough for utter mountain quiet/peacefulness! Plus the bears cruise by nightly to wiggle a nose from a safe distance (and keep on moving)! Will definitely stay here again at next year's Bronco Super Celebration!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tricia L.

18 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable mountain cabin

We had three adults and two kids. The layout worked out well and the house was clean and comfortable. Jo was quick to respond to questions. The house is in a gated community in the mountain. The roads are narrow and winding and there are a couple of steep hills. We had no problems in a mini van in good weather, but also arrived during the day, which I would recommend if you don’t drive in the mountains often. We would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

4 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Clean, quiet, simple, peaceful. Very thankful we stayed here and will do so again in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy P.

2 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Loved everything about our stay . The cabin had everything you needed and then some . The cutest thing was the family that stayed before us left a little surprise, we could either adopt it or leave it for the next guest, we adopted. We also did the same . I hope that will continue.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brigid P.

17 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome getaway cabin

Very quiet location up the mountain. At this time of year on multiple trips up and down we only passed one car! Very nice short week away! My favorite thing was the lovely Christmas decorations and a lit Christmas tree that welcomed us on arrival! Thank you!!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Susie S., Lima Ohio

12 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to 5 stars

Great place and enjoyed very much! Two marks against it would be poor lighting in the downstairs bedroom and that bedroom carpet really needs replaced. All else was excellent!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

heather j.

21 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Felt like home

My family came to Tennessee to cheer on my son and his teammates as their football team was playing in the Rocky Top Nationals. The weather was perfect 70’s and 60’s and Simple Pleasure was the best place for our family. The house had everything that we needed and made cooking easy for every meal. I was more excited that we were able to see three bears walking down the road.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

4 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cabin

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Jo was easy to communicate with both before and during our stay. Plenty of hot water!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lara T.

15 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Townsend Cabin

Everything was great. The cabin was clean and had everything we needed. We enjoyed the screened in porch and back deck. Very easy check in and out process. We would stay here again. Thank so much!!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

5 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful weekend getaway!

The cabin was so nice and Jo, the property manager, went out of her way to answer questions we had including a visit to the cabin. The location was wonderful for our visit to Cade’s Cove.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

gary t.

20 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bronco weekend

Stay was great lots of wildlife and great cabin

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jan

16 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya D.

8 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cabin! Great Location!!

Our family really enjoyed our stay at Simple Pleasures cabin. The cabin was exactly as described and very clean. Check in was easy too. The location was perfect for easy access to the Smoky Mountain National Park for site seeing and hiking, while also not too far of a drive to Pigeon Forge.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

29 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So cozy and cute!

The cabin was very clean. We also had a very active bear.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya B.

30 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simple pleasures

Great cabin, would stay again

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jo Carpenter

Hi! My name is Jo Carpenter, and I am so happy to meet you! I have been managing properties since 2015 and absolutely love it and my customers! I sorta stumbled into this profession after leaving "corporate America" and venturing out into the unknown with my wonderful husband and business partner - but I must say I wouldn't trade it for a minute! A good day for me is a satisfied and happy guest! A great day for me is a return guest! I will do anything I possibly can to help you make your stay with us one for the memory books! If you are celebrating something special - please reach out and let me know how I can help you make it fabulous! If you need groceries picked up from Kroger and delivered to the cabin before your arrival - please let me know. We want to earn your business and your trust. I am local and very responsive - I can be reached anytime by phone or the VRBO app. I am a short 20-minute drive to the cabin and I am typically in the area every single day. I hope you have an incredible stay with us and I look forward to hearing from you soon!