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Cove Shack Cabin - Private Deck and Mountain Retreat Feel

Townsend cabin with kitchen

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Smart TV
Interior
Smart TV
Free WiFi
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Townsend, TN
  • Place, Laurel Valley Golf Course
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Cades Cove
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the area

Townsend

In Townsend .A stay at this cabin places you within half a mile (1 km) of Laurel Valley Golf Course and 6 miles (10 km) of The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum. Tuckaleechee Caverns and Dark Island Swinging Bridge are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Laurel Valley Golf Course - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 10 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Cades Cove - 27 min drive - 26.7 km
  • Island at Pigeon Forge - 32 min drive - 38.4 km
  • Dollywood - 40 min drive - 43.9 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Walland Shop Groceries And Gas - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Peaceful Side Social - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Townsend Abbey - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Artistic Bean - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Barn at Blackberry Farm - ‬20 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.

Cove Shack Cabin - Private Deck and Mountain Retreat Feel

Cove Shack Cabin is a cabin-style accommodation at Laurel Valley Mountain Retreat with a deck and a quiet retreat feel behind The Lodge. This accommodation uses manual lockbox access rather than digital smart-lock access. It is a good fit for guests who want a simple, peaceful mountain stay with access to the broader retreat setting in Townsend.

Laurel Valley Mountain Retreat is a quiet boutique mountain retreat in Townsend, Tennessee, on the peaceful side of the Smokies. The property is designed for relaxing, low-impact stays with self check-in, remote guest support, shared outdoor spaces, walking paths, koi ponds, and peaceful mountain surroundings.


In-room features:
Million Dollar view with an oversized deck + chairs
Private Hot Tub located in the deck of the cabin
Large studio cabin featuring custom king bed + 1 sofa bed couch
Fully furnished kitchen with stainless steel appliances, including oven, stove, microwave & full-size refrigerator
Flat screen, 55’’ Smart TV - BYO password
Walk-in glass shower, bathrobes provided
Keurig coffee machine
Outdoor BBQ grill
WiFi

Shared property amenities:
Free on-site parking
Common lounge areas
Complimentary coffee station
Vending machine with snacks and drinks for purchase
Ice machine in The Lodge lobby
Two koi ponds
Walking trail
Chapel in the woods
Outdoor fire pit, bring your own firewood
Observation deck for mountain views and stargazing
Seasonal wildlife sightings

Please note:
This is a self check-in property with no traditional front desk. Access details are provided after required pre-arrival steps are complete, including agreement acceptance and verification where permitted by Vrbo policy.

Check-in is 4:00 PM.
Check-out is 10:00 AM.

Early check-in and late check-out are limited, not guaranteed, and must be approved in writing. Approved late check-out is $25 per hour, with a standard maximum of 2 hours.

LVMR is not childproofed. The property includes stairs, elevation changes, outdoor walking areas, water features, natural terrain, wildlife, and shared retreat spaces. Guests are responsible for determining whether the accommodation is appropriate for their party and for supervising minors at all times.

Quiet hours are 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Registered guests only. No parties, events, gatherings, commercial filming, or unauthorized visitors.

No pets are permitted. Qualifying service animals are accommodated according to Vrbo policy and applicable law.

No smoking or vaping indoors.

The property operates on a septic system. Please do not flush wipes, diapers, feminine products, paper towels, food waste, or foreign materials.

No indoor cameras or recording devices are located inside guest accommodations, bedrooms, bathrooms, or private interior guest spaces. Exterior cameras may monitor entrances, parking areas, driveway areas, and shared outdoor access points. Noise monitoring devices may measure decibel levels only and do not record conversations.

Mountain stays come with natural charm. You may hear occasional building sounds, neighboring guests, wildlife, insects, or weather-related noises. Wi-Fi and cell service may vary due to the mountain location.

Nearby area highlights include Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Cades Cove, Tuckaleechee Caverns, Townsend trails, scenic drives, river activities, local dining, and peaceful mountain views.

We would love to host you for a quiet, comfortable stay at Laurel Valley Mountain Retreat.

Important camera note
Your current description says cameras are inside the common lobby, second-floor lobby, and third-floor lobbies. Before keeping that on Vrbo, I would verify whether Vrbo allows indoor cameras in shared/common areas for your property type. If not, those cameras should be disabled for Vrbo bookings or removed from guest-accessible indoor areas. For Vrbo-safe listing language, I would only use:
No indoor cameras or recording devices are located inside guest accommodations, bedrooms, bathrooms, or private interior guest spaces. Exterior cameras may monitor entrances, parking areas, driveway areas, and shared outdoor access points. Noise monitoring devices may measure decibel levels only and do not record conversations.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Place used towels in the bathroom and remove personal food, drinks, and trash before departure.
Turn off lights, secure windows, and lock doors when leaving. Return any issued key only if one was provided.
Check-out is 10:00 AM. Late check-out must be approved in writing and is not guaranteed.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Required check-in steps must be complete before access details are released, including agreement acceptance and verification where permitted.
Registered guests only. No visitors, parties, events, gatherings, filming, or high-traffic use. Quiet hours are 10 PM-7 AM.
Follow hot tub, fire, septic, parking, wildlife, and shared-property rules. Guests are responsible for damages and rule violations.

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Not childproofed; supervise minors.

Events

No events allowed
Please contact us for events.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Please contact us for events.
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Please contact us for events.

Property is also known as

539640

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cove Shack Cabin - Private Deck and Mountain Retreat Feel to the airport?

This cabin is 20.1 mi (35-min drive) away from the McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cove Shack Cabin - Private Deck and Mountain Retreat Feel?

As of Apr 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cove Shack Cabin - Private Deck and Mountain Retreat Feel on Apr 30, 2026 start from CA $344, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Cove Shack Cabin - Private Deck and Mountain Retreat Feel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.

Does Cove Shack Cabin - Private Deck and Mountain Retreat Feel offer free breakfast?

Yes, this cabin offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Cove Shack Cabin - Private Deck and Mountain Retreat Feel?

No, there is no casino at this cabin.

What time is check-in at Cove Shack Cabin - Private Deck and Mountain Retreat Feel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Cove Shack Cabin - Private Deck and Mountain Retreat Feel?

Free parking is not available at this cabin.

Does Cove Shack Cabin - Private Deck and Mountain Retreat Feel have a pool?

This cabin does not have a pool.

Does Cove Shack Cabin - Private Deck and Mountain Retreat Feel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cabin.

How close is Cove Shack Cabin - Private Deck and Mountain Retreat Feel to downtown Townsend?

This cabin is 2.6 mi away from Townsend.

Cove Shack Cabin - Private Deck and Mountain Retreat Feel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
The view was great. You must be able to carry your luggage 200 feet across a broken flagstone path to reach the property. You must navigate by flashlight at night. Nice, private location but not recommended for anyone with mobility issues. Could use some updating.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Truly million dollar views as promised! Superb location…close to what you want and away from everything you don’t. Well stocked. We enjoyed seeing a friendly frog, over 20 wild turkeys and 1 naughty juvenile bear. Highly recommend! We hope to return soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful private cabin.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin was just as described. Clean, comfortable and absolutely beautiful. Just what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mergim L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to relax and enjoy the view of the Smokey Mountains

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeriveda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversary getaway

Very quiet and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krislyn A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and Private

Cabin was immaculate in cleanliness and as shown in the photos. Check-in/out process was super easy. The only thing we found wrong was that the doors to the deck were a tad sticky, and deck/ chairs were in need of a bit of TLC. Nothing in the least that would stop us from booking with Laurel Valley again. Be prepared for natural visitors. We had a copperhead on the walkway, and a little lizard who was very curious as to what we were doing. As for the rest of the property, it seemed a bit ran down or in need of some maintaining. Pathway to the cabin was clear, but some stones were loose. Greenhouse was in dismay as well. Again, nothing that would stop us from booking, just constructive criticism. Overall we enjoyed our stay and will certainly be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025