Pet Friendly Suites in Townsend, Tennessee

Situated just outside Great Smoky Mountain National Park, the sleepy hamlet of Townsend, Tennessee, rightly earns its title as the "Peaceful Side of the Smokies." Townsend is removed from the crowds in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge but still offers all the scenic, natural beauty of the Smokies. Located along the rippling Littler River, Townsend is a hot spot for canoeing and tubing and include a few mountain-view accommodations that allow pets.

Valley View Lodge

Located on 15 acres, Valley View is a family-friendly establishment with several family suites. Visitors will enjoy walking the grounds and gardens, nestling by a wood-burning fireplace in the winter or catching an outdoor movie and bonfire in the summer. The facility includes heated indoor and outdoor pools as well as in-room Jacuzzis. All rooms have a refrigerator, microwave and cable television, while some feature private balconies with mountain views. The lodge serves morning coffee and muffins daily. Banquet and meeting facilities can accommodate 25 to 550 people. Valley View Lodge's pet fee is $15 per night.

Valley View Lodge
7726 East Lamar Alexander Pkwy
Townsend, TN 37882
(800) 292-4844
valleyviewlodge.com

Mountain Laurel Cabins

While most Smoky Mountain cabins rent by the week, Mountain Laurel's three cabins are available on a nightly basis for an additional fee. These genuine log cabins sit on four wooded, secluded acres, with the owner on-site. Each cabin includes a fully furnished kitchen, stone fireplace, whirlpool tub, cable TV and washer and dryer. The outdoor area features a picnic table and grill, and visitors can rock away the peaceful hours on a mountain-view porch. The cabins sleep four, six or eight people while offering more indoor and outdoor space than a hotel. The pet fee is $10 per pet per night.

Mountain Laurel Cabins
146 Black Mash Hollow Road
Townsend, TN 37882
(865) 448-9657
wwikle.home.comcast.net

Townsend Gateway Inn

This eco-friendly hotel opened in 1954, but was completely renovated in 2009. The mountain retreat emphasizes environmental stewardship and caters to couples and families. In addition to a motel, Townsend offers cottages with full kitchens, modern appliances, a dining area and living room with sleeper sofa. Pets are allowed in several of the larger hotel room as well as one of the rustic cabins.

Townsend Gateway Inn
8270 State Hwy 73
Townsend, TN United States 37882
(865) 238-0123
townsendgatewayinn.com

Resources

nps.gov: Great Smoky Mountain National Park

Article Written By Lisa Kelly Eason

Lisa Kelly Eason is a freelance writer with 20 years' experience covering news, sports, lifestyle and business for various publications, including The Commercial Appeal and Scripps Howard News Service. She graduated from the University of Memphis with a degree in journalism. The native Memphian resides in Columbia, S.C.

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