Family/Group Lodge with Spectacular Mtn. Views/Hot Tub/Game Tables/WIFI

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Entire cabin

Amazing views from the rocking chairs on the balcony.

Open dining room and living room with gorgeous hardwood floors.

Cozy living room with Cable TV and free WIFI.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

5 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 32

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Townsend, TN

Tuckaleechee Caverns7 min walk
Townsend Visitor Center7 min drive
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center9 min drive
Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)34 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 32)

Downstairs bedroom (4)

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Downstairs bedroom (5)

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Sleeper sofas

1 Double Futon

Upstairs bedroom (1)

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Upstairs bedroom (2)

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Upstairs bedroom (3)

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 7

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

About this property

Welcome to Tuckaleechee Retreat Center, a Christian non-profit, which is home to the National Office for Children's Bible Ministries, Inc. We offer seven cabins/lodges of varying sizes, sleeping from 2-40 guests! The main lodge features a beautiful saltwater pool, which is available to all of our guests, open Memorial Day through Labor Day. All cabins have fully equipped kitchens, grills, hot tubs, and gas fireplaces (Firefly Lodge has an electric fireplace). Bed and bath linens are also provided! Activities available to all of our guests include the shared saltwater pool, corn hole, and fire pit.

Bear Lodge offers five bedrooms, each with one queen bed and two sets of twin bunkbeds. Each bedroom has its own private bath. There is a large, fully equipped kitchen (two stoves, two dishwashers, two refrigerators, and plenty of prep space, pots/pans, plus silverware, utensils, etc.), and large dining room with farmhouse-style tables. Adjacent to the dining room is a large family room with dual-sided gas fireplace (available October through April) and flat screen Roku Cable TV/DVD.

Downstairs is a second living room with dual-sided gas fireplace (available October through April), flat screen Cable TV/DVD, pool table, carpetball table, piano, and common space for meetings or just hanging out. There is also a washer/dryer downstairs in the laundry room. Both top and bottom levels have decks overlooking the mountains. Enjoy the mountain view from the rocking chairs on the top deck. Relax in the hot tub on the lower level outdoor patio. Bear Lodge is the perfect place for your family reunion, men's, women's, or youth retreat, and so much more!

Parking area holds 10-12 cars. Additional parking space is available at the office, about 1/4 mile away.

Please Note: The driveway to Bear Lodge is steep and windy - 4 switchbacks up from our check-in office. Vehicles over the size of a 15 passenger van will not easily make it up the driveway and around the final corner. A large bus could park in our main parking lot by our office - please pre-arrange with guest services before arrival.

Discounts for first time bookings for CHURCH AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ARE AVAILABLE!

Ask about our discounts for pastors and full time ministry workers.

Our policies do not allow us to host wedding ceremonies on our property.

Guest will be required to sign Tuckaleechee Retreat Center's rental agreement after the booking is confirmed, which includes the rules and policies for our property including our no pets and no alcohol policy.

Property manager

Sandy Hungerford

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Parties NOT involving alcohol would be permitted.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

ONLY outside, and please dispose of waste OUTSIDE.

NO ALCOHOL is permitted in any cabin or on the property. Thank you!

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Note from host: Parties NOT involving alcohol would be permitted.

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Townsend

Located in Townsend, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum and Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Tube Junction and River Rage Go-Kart Track. Travelling with kids? Consider Hedgewood Gardens and Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Townsend, TN

What's nearby

Tuckaleechee Caverns - 7 min walk
Townsend Visitor Center - 7 min drive
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 9 min drive
Laurel Valley Golf Course - 11 min drive
Cades Cove - 30 min drive

Getting around

Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

Townsend Abbey - 8 min drive
Burger Master Drive In - 10 min drive
Apple Valley Cafe - 8 min drive
The Artistic Bean - 9 min drive
Little River Pub & Deli - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Family/Group Lodge with Spectacular Mtn. Views/Hot Tub/Game Tables/WIFI have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Family/Group Lodge with Spectacular Mtn. Views/Hot Tub/Game Tables/WIFI pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family/Group Lodge with Spectacular Mtn. Views/Hot Tub/Game Tables/WIFI?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family/Group Lodge with Spectacular Mtn. Views/Hot Tub/Game Tables/WIFI?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family/Group Lodge with Spectacular Mtn. Views/Hot Tub/Game Tables/WIFI located?

This family-friendly Townsend cabin is located in the mountains, 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Tuckaleechee Caverns, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tube Junction and River Rage Go-Kart Track. Hedgewood Gardens and Laurel Valley Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea D.

10 Apr 2024

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

Experience

Cabin was very clean and check in process was amazing. If you want to be in the mountains this is the place to stay

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

9 Feb 2024

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

Great Trip!

We took our youth group to a Christian conference, and this cabin fit the space and everything we needed very well. The cabin was clean and enjoyable, and the managers were very easy to work with. No issues, we simply enjoyed our stay and look forward to possibly staying again in the future - would highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

PaMela H.

18 Dec 2023

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

Family Christmas in Bear Lodge

Our family continued our 15-year tradition of having a family Christmas weekend at our new location this year...Bear Lodge. The cabin was perfect for our ever-growing family with all ages being represented. We had enough room for every family within our family to have their own space...and have their own bathroom...which is huge. There was even more space for us to come together as a big family to eat, play games, and do our traditional Christmas program...with the grands being the stars. We loved having the huge kitchen...this was a big plus for a family that has some fabulous cooks that love to cook...even the grands participated in the cooking. We loved having the Christmas tree and other decorations that made our stay feel like Christmas. All in all it was a fabulous weekend and we made a lot of memories. Once we work out all our details for 2024 we will be calling and booking for our Family Christmas for next Christmas. Oh, and the view...PRICELESS!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Mike P.

13 Nov 2023

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

Family wedding

The property and views were great, the location relative to other things to do was great, but the driveway was a surprise. It was not a problem but the grade and switchbacks were unexpected.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristy M.

16 Oct 2023

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

Women of joy trip

Trip was great house was nice and clean kitchen was awesome could use a few more bowls and Tupperware style containers hot tub was nice. Lots of hot water and great water pressure Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sandy Hungerford

This property is owned and operated by Children's Bible Ministries and is home to the National office. The property is used by this ministry, but rented to others when not in use, to support the ministry. We host individuals, couples, family reunions, churches, college groups, and more!!

Why they chose this property

This cabin is in Townsend, TN which a peaceful town right beside the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, one of the few free national parks in the U.S.!! We are nestled on the side of Little Mountain, overlooking the beautiful Dry Valley and Rich Mountain, where serenity abounds!

Townsend provides delicious restaurants, several options for river tubing, souvenir and antique shopping, museums, caverns, horseback riding, and more! The National Park has endless opportunities for hiking, biking, fishing, picnics, and viewing wildlife. A favorite is the Cades Cove Loop Rd which is 11 miles of scenery with wildlife in its natural habitat.

Just a short 30 minutes away, is Pigeon Forge, home of Dollywood and many fun tourist attractions and shopping options. Gatlinburg, located right beside Pigeon Forge, offers a wide range of attractions and shopping for the whole family!

Our online travel guide (link provided with the guest agreement after you book) offers our top recommendations for catering, restaurants, shopping, attractions, etc. We also offer a Welcome Book in each of our cabins/lodges with the same information. Contact our office to ask about discount tickets that may currently be available!

What makes this property unique

Most of our staff live on the property, so although our office hours are Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm, we are always just a phone call or text away if you have any needs during your stay! We love e-mail and social media, and we love to get to know our guests! We offer the opportunity for a full-property tour for all who are interested!

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