Welcome to Great Expectations, where your dreams of staying at a log cabin in the mountains will become reality! This secluded 2 bedroom/2 bath cabin is all that you can hope for. Located in the beautiful and exclusive golf community of Laurel Valley, Great Expectations is a very comfy home away from home.
On the first floor, you will find an open floor plan with high ceilings and plenty of natural light. The living area features a sofa, 2 rocking chairs, a wood-burning fireplace, and a large flat screen TV. The adjoining kitchen has plenty of space for cooking meals for your family. The fully equipped kitchen is just the right size for gathering around the table.
The master bedroom on the main floor features a huge log king-size bed. It has a flat screen TV, also. A dresser and a large walk-in closet make this convenient for your stay.
Upstairs, you will find an open loft for playing games with the family or just hanging out. There is a sofa sleeper for two more guests to sleep on. The 2nd bedroom is upstairs, as well as the 2nd bathroom. The upstairs bedroom has a queen-size bed with a huge walk-in closet, dressers & a chair for reading. We have placed a twin-size roll-out bed for a child as well.
On both the front and back decks, you will find accommodations for eating meals outside or just relaxing with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. A nice-sized hot tub sits on the side deck for your enjoyment as well!
This cabin is located in Townsend, TN, just outside of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It is about 20 minutes from Pigeon Forge and another 10-15 minutes from Gatlinburg. You will find lots to do, like zip lining, horseback riding, sightseeing, river tubing, and much, much more, just minutes from the cabin.
RENTING THIS CABIN INCLUDES THE PRIVILEGE OF USING THE SEASONAL SWIMMING POOL AND YEAR-ROUND FITNESS CENTER AT THE COUNTRY CLUB, WILD LAUREL. (Resort fees will apply to guests who use the facility.)
This cabin has a somewhat steep road leading up to it, which may require a 4-wheel drive vehicle in ice or snow.
We do not accept pets in any of the cabins without specific written approval from management. Only those dogs that have specific and formal training as a SERVICE dog will be allowed in our cabins. Emotional support animals are not accepted.
IMPORTANT: Out of respect for the holidays and our employees, we do NOT allow ANY check-ins or outs on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day
Check-In:
*3 pm - there is NO check-in office, you go straight to the cabin
Check-Out:
*10 am - Please follow our checkout guidelines.
Fireplaces:
*On During: October 1st - April 1st
Common Concerns:
*Road Conditions: Some of our cabins are on steep, narrow, curvy, mountain roads. If you are concerned about road conditions to get to a cabin, please feel free to ask us! None of our cabins requires a 4-wheel drive under normal weather conditions, but some do in inclement weather.
*TV & WiFi: We do have TVs and WiFi in most of our cabins. There are times when heavy cloud cover, weather systems, mountains, or trees will cause problems with the signals. We always want our guests to have the comforts they want on vacation, but there are times we cannot control this problem.
*Pests & Wildlife: Here in the Smoky Mountains, we have lots of native bugs and wildlife. All of our cabins are treated for pests, but there are times you will find bugs or even have trouble with bugs. Fall/Winter is ladybug season in the Smokies, and these little buggers are attracted to heat, meaning your cabin and every other one out there that is warm! They will swarm to the cabin, and you'll probably see them alive/dead on windowsills, in vents, etc. Rest assured that your cabin has regular pest control and is professionally cleaned, including bug removal, before and after your stay. However, these bugs come back right away, and unfortunately, there is nothing that can be done about them until the season passes. Please never feed, taunt, or approach any wildlife. This is their home, and we are the visitors.
*There are no refunds for storms or power outages. If there is a power outage, there will be no water and potentially no heat. Storms can also make roads impassable, so if a storm is in the forecast during your reservation, come prepared with water and non-perishable food, etc.
THE LOCATION:
OUTDOORS: Great Smoky Mountains (surrounding), Swinging Bridge (2.7 miles), Wild Laurel Golf Course (4.0 miles), Next to Heaven Ranch/Ziplining (7.0 miles), Spruce Flat Falls (9.0 miles), Meigs Falls (10.4 miles), The Sinks Falls (11.5 miles), Cades Cove Riding Stables (13.4 miles)
EAT & DRINK: Smokin Joes (2.4 miles), Trailhead Steak & Trout (2.7 miles), Apple Valley Mountain Village & Cafe (2.8 miles), Brianna's Italian Restaurant And Cuisine (3.2 miles), Misty Morning Cafe (3.5 miles), Cades Cove Cellars (3.5 miles) Burger Master Drive In (4.3 miles), The Riverstone Restaurant (4.4 miles), Elvira's Cafe (8.1 miles)
NEARBY CITIES: Downtown Townsend (2.0 miles), Cades Cove (18.7 miles), Pigeon Forge (20.1 miles), Sevierville (23.1 miles), Gatlinburg (25.0 miles), Knoxville (32.1 miles)
AIRPORT: McGhee Tyson Airport (25.2 miles)
FEES: The management company of this cabin charges a $20 per stay Damage Waiver Fee to every customer. It is automatically included in your rate. This covers our guests for up to $350 worth of accidental damage should damage occur during their stay. If damage occurs to the cabin, furnishings, etc, please report it to management as soon as possible so that the damage can be repaired. You may opt out of paying the $20 damage waiver fee by putting down a $350 REFUNDABLE damage deposit.
✨ Peace of Mind & Travel Insurance:
I want your stay to be stress-free and enjoyable. Please note that this home has a strict cancellation policy. Because life can be unpredictable, we encourage all guests to purchase travel insurance for extra peace of mind. This way, you can book with confidence knowing you’re protected no matter what comes up. This can be done at www.insuremytrip.com where you can pick the coverage that suits your situation.
