Stunning View | Walk-In Shower | Balcony + TV Seating

Townsend guestroom with kitchen

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A spacious room with wooden floors, a fireplace, and a collection of books and decorative items on shelves.
A rustic wooden cabin with a stone floor, a coffee station with a Keurig machine, and a view of a mountainous landscape through large windows.
A cozy room with a large window, a bookshelf, a cushioned bench, and a lamp.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Townsend, TN
  • Place, Laurel Valley Golf Course
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Townsend Visitor Center
    ‪7 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 .At this Townsend hotel, you'll be 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
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 10 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Cades Cove - 27 min drive - 26.7 km
  • Dollywood - 42 min drive - 43.8 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peaceful Side Social - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Little River Pub And Deli - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Dancing Bean - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Waylon's Place - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Stunning View | Walk-In Shower | Balcony + TV Seating

Iris Spring is a Lodge accommodation with direct mountain views, a private balcony, and a fireplace. Designed for a peaceful Smoky Mountain stay, this space is part of Laurel Valley Mountain Retreat in Townsend. Guests can enjoy the calm property setting, self-check-in, remote support, and convenient access to the National Park, Cades Cove, and local dining.

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:
King size bed
Wood-paneled interior
Fireplace
Tree views
Smart TV with streaming access using your own login
Mini fridge
Keurig coffee maker
Hair dryer and fresh towels
Private bathroom with walk-in shower
Outlets with USB ports

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: 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.

REQUIRED PRE-ARRIVAL PROCESS: Laurel Valley Mountain Retreat uses secure self-check-in. Before access details are released, the primary guest must complete secure guest registration, accept the LVMR Guest Rental Agreement, provide accurate contact information, and complete any identity or fraud-prevention verification permitted for the reservation. A $1,000 refundable security authorization hold is required before check-in when the property-handled damage option is selected and displayed for the reservation. The hold is a temporary card authorization and is not normally a completed charge unless eligible amounts are captured. It may temporarily reduce available credit or funds. Release timing is controlled by the payment processor and issuing bank. LVMR does not sell or charge a separate damage waiver for Vrbo reservations. If the Vrbo damage process is selected instead, the Vrbo terms shown at checkout control and no duplicate LVMR authorization or damage product will be collected.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Bedroom

  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Kitchen
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

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.

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.
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Please contact us for events.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Stunning View | Walk-In Shower | Balcony + TV Seating to the airport?

This hotel 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 Stunning View | Walk-In Shower | Balcony + TV Seating?

As of Aug 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stunning View | Walk-In Shower | Balcony + TV Seating on Aug 24, 2026 start from CA $246, 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 Stunning View | Walk-In Shower | Balcony + TV Seating have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this hotel.

Does Stunning View | Walk-In Shower | Balcony + TV Seating offer free breakfast?

Yes, this hotel offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Stunning View | Walk-In Shower | Balcony + TV Seating?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Stunning View | Walk-In Shower | Balcony + TV Seating?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Stunning View | Walk-In Shower | Balcony + TV Seating?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Stunning View | Walk-In Shower | Balcony + TV Seating have a pool?

This hotel does not have a pool.

Does Stunning View | Walk-In Shower | Balcony + TV Seating have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Stunning View | Walk-In Shower | Balcony + TV Seating to downtown Townsend?

This hotel is 2.6 mi away from Townsend.

Stunning View | Walk-In Shower | Balcony + TV Seating Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

9.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The views were Spectacular!! A very quaint and rustic vibe tucked away from the city. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL L

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Presently Surprised! After reading the reviews I was a little skeptical of my choice, but found it was a great place to stay. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

awesome

Amazing relaxing beautiful property amazing host great location only disappointment was the jet tub jets did not work but that was my fault for not reading the listing description closely
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Laurie

Disliked: Amenities, communication
Had magic issues with opening front doors and room doors other guests experienced same issue , water backed up in tub, and bathroom sink, not hot water last night , room old and dated
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024