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Simple Pleasures in the Great Smoky Mountains !

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Cozy cabin-style kitchen with a central island, sink, refrigerator, and dining area.
Enjoy al fresco dining on the deck with a grill and comfortable seating for two.
Cozy cabin with a gabled roof and front porch, featuring a chimney and a door with a small window.
Two single beds with matching quilts, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.
Cozy cabin interior with a fireplace at its center, flanked by two comfortable recliners and a mounted television.

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

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

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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

About the area

Map
Townsend, TN

What's nearby

  • Laurel Valley Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Tuckaleechee Caverns - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Cades Cove - 33 min drive - 25.4 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Townsend Abbey - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Artistic Bean - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Apple Valley Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Riverstone Family Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger Master Drive In - ‬11 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 20 lbs 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 !?

Check-out 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 mi (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 mi (10 km).

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Simple Pleasures in the Great Smoky Mountains ! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caroll R.

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

Nice Cabin

Cabin is very spacious and well equipped for everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jade B.

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

Beautiful Cabin

Absolutely beautiful cabin and loved the area. Townsend is a very quiet town and would recommend anyone to stay here vs. pigeon forge or gatlinburg.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

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

Excellent time

We enjoyed our stay. Motorcycle friendly which is a huge plus for a mountain home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

gary t.

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

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

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

Heather H.

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

Tonya B.

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

Simple pleasures

Great cabin, would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Tanya D.

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

Georgiana J.

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

Weekend family wedding

Our cabin was wonderful and so are the hosts. It happened to be unusally cold for that time of year and when we walked in, it was so nice and warm! Thank you for thinking ahead for us. Not all my family was as lucky!! The cabin was beautiful, cozy and clean. We overly enjoyed the fireplace and the furniture was very comfortable. I would highly recommend to anyone needing a place to stay!!Thank you for a wonderful place to stay!Georgiana
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Simple Pleasures is a lovely, comfortable cabin in a beautiful location. I appreciated the well-equipped kitchen and comfortable beds and bedding! It's in a quiet location but close to all the activities of the area. On a more personal note, I have loved the novel "Christy" since I was a child, so seeing the street names in the area always made me smile. Great communication with the owner and easy check-in. We hope to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lara T.

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

Kayla P.

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

Christmas in the Mountains

We had a wonderful stay at Simple Pleasures! The host, Jo, was amazing! She had thought of everything we would need and was very responsive to any questions we had while staying in the cabin. The cabin was clean and well stocked with everything we needed. The cabin was decorated with a Christmas tree and the cutest Christmas decor. It was great! Jo is so thoughtful! We had a great stay and plan on coming back again when it is warmer and we can enjoy the outdoor screened in porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas D.

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

8/10 Good

Susie S., Lima Ohio

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

Janet T.

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

Great cabin for relaxing

This cabin is nestled in the woods within a gated community which made it feel more private and secure. Everything was very clean, the kitchen has great appliances and had everything we needed. This cabin does not offer a hot tub, pool table, gaming machines, etc. which was perfect for us. It allowed us to spend time together enjoying the screened porch and absorbing the beauty of nature without all the distractions. My only issue was that the queen size bed on the main floor was squeaky. I will definitely rent this cabin again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia L.

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

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean. TV did not work after thunderstorm.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

April T.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kay F.

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

Marvelous Mountain Abode

Simple Pleasures was the perfect place for a family getaway. We were in town for a wedding with 2 adult children. Everyone had their own space and 2 bathrooms definitely helped the process of getting everyone ready on time! The cabin was conveniently located near shops, eateries, and the wedding venue. The host was very communicative so we felt well taken care of. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley D.

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

Quite and roomie

We had plenty of room and everything was clean. Property manager was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie O.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marnie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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