Cabins Along the River in Townsend, Tennessee

Townsend, Tenn., is surrounded by scenic mountain beauty and is famous for The Little River, one of the 10 most pristine rivers in America, which flows along edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Townsend is known as one of three "gateways" to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and, despite a population of only 244, draws tourists each year who come to visit the museums and attractions relating to the history of the Smoky Mountains. For those planning a visit to Townsend, several lodging options in the nearby area offer a variety of cabin rentals.

Pioneer Cabins

Pioneer Cabins is nestled at the foothills of the Smokies close to the entrance of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park's Cades Cove. The resort offers guests their choice of seven cabins spread over 12 acres. Each unit provides a fully equipped kitchen, rocking chairs, fireplaces, decks with picnic tables, barbecue grills and outdoor hot tubs. Amenities include a petting farm, pony rides and and hiking trails.

Pioneer Cabins
P.O. Box 207
Townsend, TN 37882
(865) 448-6100
pioneercabins.com

Wild Mountain Rose Log Cabin Rentals

Wild Mountain Rose Log Cabin Rentals can be found in Townsend, which has been dubbed the "Peaceful Side of the Smokies." All cabins feature Jacuzzi tubs, fully equipped kitchens, wood-burning fireplaces, air-conditioning, large porches and barbecue grills. The resort provides amenities such as cable television, Internet access, hiking trails and tubing and raft rentals, Nearby attractions include Cades Cove and Dollywood.

Wild Mountain Rose Log Cabin Rentals
929 Cavern Road
Townsend, TN 37882
(865) 448-6895
wildrosetn.com

Timberwinds Log Cabin Rentals

Timberwinds offers guest a variety of cabins from smaller honeymoon cottages to larger units with four bedrooms, big enough for the whole family. Each cabin is secluded in the woods and is decorated with heirloom antiques, homemade quilts, stained-glass windows and paintings by local artists. They include fully equipped kitchens, indoor Jacuzzi tubs and outdoor hot tubs. Some also offer fireplaces and pool tables. Amenities include a large private pool and picnic pavilions.

Timberwinds Log Cabin Rentals
Timberwinds Way
Townsend, TN 37882
(865) 448-0561
timberwindscabins.com

Article Written By Camille Nesler

Camille Nesler has been in the nursing field for 18 years and received her degree from the University of Arkansas Community College in Batesville, Ark. She studied journalism at Lyon College in Arkansas. Nesler was the health reporter for the "Batesville Daily Guard" from 2005 to 2008. She has received awards from both the APME and APA.

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