Owls Roost, nestled just outside of the Smoky Mountains National Park and Cades Cove, offers a serene retreat with a private mountain view. Relax in the large screened-in porch overlooking the river's soothing sounds or unwind in the extra-large hot tub. With modern kitchen amenities and Comcast cable plus free WiFi, you'll feel right at home.
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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5
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Kitchen
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You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Perfect mountain cottage ☎ Fire pit ☎ Gas Fireplace ☎ Screened Porch ☎ Secluded
Owl’s Roost: Your Secluded Mountain Sanctuary
Escape to Owl’s Roost, a charming two-bedroom retreat designed for those who want to trade the city lights for starlit nights. Nestled in a picturesque setting surrounded by hiking trails and mountain vistas, this cabin offers the perfect blend of modern comfort and classic mountain charm.
Modern Comfort Meets Mountain Charm The heart of the home is the recently remodeled, fully equipped kitchen. Whether you’re brewing your morning coffee or preparing a full family feast, you’ll find brand-new finishes and all the appliances you need to feel right at home. Step into the large, comfy living room, where oversized windows and sliding glass doors frame the beautiful scenery outside. On chilly mountain evenings, you can curl up by the seasonal gas fireplace and watch the shadows dance across the trees.
Restful Retreats Master Suite: Features a luxurious King-size bed, a flat-screen TV, ample storage in the dresser and closet, and the added privacy of an ensuite half-bathroom. Second Bedroom: Perfect for families, this room offers a Queen-size bed and a Twin bed, plus its own flat-screen TV and plenty of closet space.
The Ultimate Outdoor Living Space The highlight of Owl’s Roost is the extra-large screened-in porch. It’s an outdoor oasis where you can: Soak your worries away in the private hot tub. Enjoy your morning coffee in the classic rockers or the porch swing. Share a meal at the outdoor dining table while listening to the sounds of the forest. Just steps away, you’ll find a covered BBQ area with a charcoal grill for the perfect afternoon cookout, and an outdoor bonfire pit made for roasting marshmallows and telling stories under the stars.
Explore the Area Adventure is right outside your door! Spend your days exploring nearby hiking trails, cooling off by the river, or simply soaking in the breathtaking mountain views that make this region so famous.
Owl’s Roost is more than just a place to stay—it’s where your best mountain memories are waiting to be made. Book your getaway today!
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.
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.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1.5 bathrooms
Living spaces
Fireplace
Entertainment
DVD player
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Charcoal grill
Firepit
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Phone
Location highlights
In the mountains
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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
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
Located in Townsend, this cabin is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cades Cove, while Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Gatlinburg SkyPark are popular area attractions. Anakeesta and Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park are not to be missed. Visit our Townsend travel guide
Is Perfect mountain cottage ☎ Fire pit ☎ Gas Fireplace ☎ Screened Porch ☎ Secluded pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Perfect mountain cottage ☎ Fire pit ☎ Gas Fireplace ☎ Screened Porch ☎ Secluded?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Perfect mountain cottage ☎ Fire pit ☎ Gas Fireplace ☎ Screened Porch ☎ Secluded?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Perfect mountain cottage ☎ Fire pit ☎ Gas Fireplace ☎ Screened Porch ☎ Secluded located?
Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. River Rage Go-Kart Track and Tube Junction are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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I really enjoyed this VBRO's location and hot tub. The screened in porch is amazing and just so lovely to sit and enjoy the woods. The kitchen was well-equipped, too. I could even make my smoothies! My only complaint would be to maybe add box springs because the beds were pretty hard without it.
The property was perfect for our getaway. It has everything you would need. After a day of hiking it was great to have the hot tub to relax in and the bed was very comfy. My only suggestion would be to update the pictures as the furniture was different than the pictures. If returning to the area would definitely book this cabin again.
Our stay was mostly great. The location was fairly easy to find with the added directions on their downloadable guide. The place was clean and location was quiet and in a nice convenient area to the park. There were only a few details that I would like to add that made my review a 4 instead of a 5. There were a couple things in the cabin that were broken or did not work properly such as a chair in the dining area, we weren’t notified of this and went to sit down only to almost fall due to chairs leg being broken. The glass sliding door leading to the back deck was impossible to lock back up once opened as well. The restroom was not supplied with any shampoo, conditioner or body was which I think is standard whenever staying anywhere. It would have also been nice to have aluminum foil or parchment paper for cooking as well as salt since these items are used in very small quantities and would be a waste for guest to buy only to leave most of it behind. I also do not recall reading or being notified of the washer and dryer being located in the back of the property and requiring a key for entry. I did a little looking around and had noticed a window and steps that lead to the back of the property which freaked us out at first. I was able to see a key hanging in the key hanger and put two and two together and figured out this was the location to the washer and dryer. All this could have been avoided if it was mentioned in their instructions. Other than that stay was pleasant.
We love the “Owl’s Roost”! We have stayed there numerous times and are always pleased with our stay. We love the location. It is merely minutes from Cades Cove, which is our favorite place when we come to Tennessee. The upgrades they have made are great. We hope to be back real soon!
We had a wonderful time and the property suited our needs perfectly. Easy access to Smoky Mountain National Park on “the peaceful side” away from the Gatlinburg craziness. Hanging out on the screened in porches was our favorite part.
Wonderful stay. Close to Town and short drive to pigeon forge. The screened in porch was awesome. Cabin was very clean and has everything you need to cook
Quiet and Peaceful. Just before Townsend. Not far from food, shopping, the river and the mountains. A great home base to spend time on the river on the quiet side. Make your drive easier by using a car with all wheel drive. As such, we had no issue. Plenty of space to relax.
The home was very clean, well stocked and decorated nicely. The screened in porch with hot tub was great. Plenty of outside seating, grill, fire pit. The location was private and conveniently located. We will definitely be back!!
We loved our recent stay the Owl's Roost with all the comforts of home! The cabin is super charming and the inside of the cabin is surprising larger than expected/photos. Kitchen was well supplied with dishes, utensils, and cookware. Great location to nearby Great Smoky Mountains, Cades Cove, Tuckaleechee Caverns and Little Arrow River. The only reminder would be to bring your own firewood and any condiments for grilling steaks/hamburgers/hot dogs. Loved it!!
Frequent and thorough communication with the property Manager- no concerns there!. The home was clean and well-appointed with the exception of kitchen linens- fortunately I have often experienced this at rental properties and packed some from home. Otherwise the kitchen had more items than I had hoped for.
Location is great - our first time in Townsend and loved being close to town but super quiet at the house.
The home will need some maintenance work- the floors are very un-level and the shower floor has more flex than you’d expect or want. There may also be some other plumbing type things to be addressed as when using the toilet in the 1/2 bath, it sounds as though water is running under the floor (before flushing).
We were overall very happy with our stay!
I am always very hesitant to write reviews knowing that I am exceptionally particular which is why I gave a high rating and added comments.
We loved our stay at this cabin. The beds are comfortable and we loved the hot tub. We did see a bear very close to the porch but it was timid and ran away.
The property was very clean and well kept! This is my first encounter with VBRO or any of those type things. Very cute comfortable place to be. Loved the porch area! Very well stocked with the essentials, nice clean linens, couldn't have asked for a better stay. My sisters and I had a very nice time! Thank you!