Title: J Willy's Refuge - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=96544808&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # J Willy's Refuge Vacation home in Townsend with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for J Willy's Refuge ![House, Multiple Beds, Hot Tub, Mountain View | Property grounds - J Willy's Refuge (Townsend)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96550000/96544900/96544808/b27ec3ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - J Willy's Refuge (Townsend)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96550000/96544900/96544808/w5757h3982x0y0-547c01c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House, Multiple Beds, Hot Tub, Mountain View | Dining - J Willy's Refuge (Townsend)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96550000/96544900/96544808/1ac38403.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi - J Willy's Refuge (Townsend)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96550000/96544900/96544808/3e4b0aff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - J Willy's Refuge (Townsend)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96550000/96544900/96544808/35fa3bee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located close to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, J Willy's Refuge has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Fireplace - Mountain view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### J Willy's Refuge Vacation home in Townsend with kitchen and balcony This smoke-free vacation home features free self parking. The vacation home has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a balcony. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Air-conditioned accommodations at this vacation home offer fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Cable television is provided. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV with cable channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony/patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - No elevator - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Individual decor - Individual furnishings ## Similar properties ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95280000/95270700/95270699/f5d1d31c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### J Willy's Refuge: Pet Friendly, Free Attraction Tickets, Hot Tub, Mtn View Townsend - 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Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction and Titanic Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Dollywood and Ober Mountain. Gatlinburg SkyPark and Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park are not to be missed. [Visit our Townsend travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Townsend.dx10252) [View more Vacation homes in Townsend](https://www.expedia.ca/Townsend-Private-Vacation-Homes.d10252-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.69701%2C-83.68613&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=QPP-ZjHsqkvxyQTQXn5FYyP5EVs=) 241 Heaven Ln, Townsend, TN, 37882 ### What's nearby - ![Island at Pigeon Forge which includes a fountain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6269495/1402b5bb-74b8-4b31-9638-882cd974756f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Island at Pigeon Forge 20 min drive \- 24.3 km - ![Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131557/75c38692-c57b-43f1-b4dc-8683558903e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Titanic Museum 20 min drive \- 25.4 km - ![LeConte Center At Pigeon Forge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6326491/9afa5e1a-e0f5-4889-ae15-bbe54a47c0fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge 21 min drive \- 25.7 km - ![BH8WHW AJD63862, Pigeon Forge, TN, Tennessee, Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede Dinner & Show. Image shot 2009. Exact date unknown.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160427/a9e2d792-cd29-40ab-a9b7-fd3c59138a17.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction 24 min drive \- 27.5 km - Next To Heaven 1 min walk \- 0.1 km ### Getting around - McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) 40 min drive ### Restaurants - Peaceful Side Social 9 min drive - The Heavenly Roast 5 min drive - Pawpaw's Catfish Kitchen 8 min drive - The Townsend Abbey 8 min drive - The Artistic Bean 7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is J Willy's Refuge pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at J Willy's Refuge? ### What time is check-out at J Willy's Refuge? ### Where is J Willy's Refuge located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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