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Charming mountain view cabin w/ Free Attraction TIckets & spacious deck

Cabin in Townsend with kitchen and patio

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Game room
Game room
3 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Terrace/patio
Dining
In the charming community of Townsend, Happy Shack offers a cozy cabin retreat with a spacious deck and views of the Great Smoky Mountains. Unwind in the living room, whip up meals in the well-appointed kitchen, and enjoy yard games or an evening by the firepit on this property's scenic grounds.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 898 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming mountain view cabin w/ Free Attraction TIckets & spacious deck

Happy Shack

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The charming community of Townsend, with its riverfront trails and locomotive heritage, is home to this lovely cabin. This cozy cabin offers a spacious deck, quality furnishings, and views of the Great Smoky Mountains.

Sip your morning coffee and curl up with a book in the living room, and then round out your day with your favorite shows or movies on the smart TV. Whip up meals in the well-appointed kitchen and dine together at the table for six.

Outside, there’s plenty of room for yard games like cornhole. Gather together on the screened porch before using the grill to whip up dinner outside. An evening by the firepit will round the night out nicely.

WHAT’S NEARBY
Minutes away is the River Rat offering tubing and white water rafting. Walk among the stalagmites and stalactites and enjoy the underground waterworks at Tuckaleechee Caverns, which you'll pass on your way into town. Learn all about the area at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center and don't miss the Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum just minutes from your front door.

With your reservation, enjoy one FREE Ticket to each of these attractions: Paula Dean's Lumberjack Dinner Show, Wonderworks, Smoky Mountain Observation Wheel, NASCAR Speedpark, Rocky Top Mountain Coaster and Skyland Ranch, Alcatraz East Crime Museum, Fox Fire Adventure Park, and County Tonight (a $305.00 Value) as well as Exclusive Discounted Tickets to Anakeesta, Hatfield & McCoy, Dolly's Stampede, Comedy Barn and more. *Attractions are subject to change.

THINGS TO KNOW
This property is managed by Vacasa Tennessee LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.

Security camera details: camera mounted facing the driveway

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,050 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 4.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property is also known as

85076

About the neighborhood

Map
Townsend, TN

What's nearby

  • Townsend Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Tuckaleechee Caverns - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Laurel Valley Golf Course - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Cades Cove - 30 min drive - 22.4 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Townsend Abbey - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Apple Valley Cafe Express - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Little River Pub And Deli - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming mountain view cabin w/ Free Attraction TIckets & spacious deck pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming mountain view cabin w/ Free Attraction TIckets & spacious deck?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming mountain view cabin w/ Free Attraction TIckets & spacious deck?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming mountain view cabin w/ Free Attraction TIckets & spacious deck located?

Situated in Townsend, this cabin is within 3 mi (5 km) of The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum, Dark Island Swinging Bridge, and Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail. Townsend Visitor Center and Tuckaleechee Caverns are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Charming mountain view cabin w/ Free Attraction TIckets & spacious deck Reviews

8.6

Excellent

7.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Nice Place to Stay

House layout is great. With the huge screened in porch with the pool table and nice outdoor Bar/kitchen, it was a great place to hang out after a long day hiking in the park.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

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

Best

Loved the stay
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Becky M.

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

Easy access to everything

Precious, comfortable, family oriented home. Everything a family needs for dining in or just relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

A great house with lots of great ammenities

Convenience; peaceful; very clean and lots of new items in the house
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

angie g.

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

Bike week

Clean and comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

A Happy Place

We enjoyed our stay at the happy shack. We had everything needed in the kitchen for home cooked meals. The porches made an excellent place to eat & relax. We hope to stay at the Happy Shack again when returning to Cades Cove.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Chelsey R.

We had a great stay

Loved the game room
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

BARBARA C.

Quiet retreat.

Had plenty of room for everyone. Quiet, peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jade L.

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

Week Stay

Our family stayed for the week while moving. This was a nice property and they even allow dogs which was so helpful during our move.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody L.

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

Quiet little peace of heaven in the mountains

Very roomy and appealing great place to wind down from work and relax has everything you need to be comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Chad W.

Work retreat

We stayed here to do a Project in town. Loved everything about the stay. Clean, convenient and almost like bing at home.
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

Great weekend getaway!

Exactly as described!
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10/10 Excellent

Trish G.

Happy Happy

We love the Happy Shack! It’s cute and cozy, and the pool table provides hours of entertainment.
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10/10 Excellent

Martha H.

Happy Shack was a wonderful peaceful place to vacation.

Loved the screened in porch. Has everything needed. Very clean and well maintained. Will visit there again.
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10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

What a great experience

What a beautiful home, convenient to the beautiful town of Townsend! We so enjoyed the big screened in porch and the pool table.

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Wouldn’t recommend

House and beds was dirty lots of dog or cat hair everywhere. Extremely hard to heat the trailer no water pressure in main bathroom to take a shower
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

LaSalle L., Birmingham

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Weekend get-away with the kids

The property was wonderful it could have been cleaner but other than that we enjoyed it.Despite the cleanliness I would recommend this property to others.The pool table was a plus the only thing missing is a hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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8/10 Good

Cheri H.

Great Townsend Getaway

Loved the decor. Outdoor space, fire pit and decks were awesome. Lots of details were thought of like the games they provided. Beds were very comfortable.
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10/10 Excellent

Brandi F.

Love love LOVE

We loved everything about this place! It was so homie. We had our 4 kids and they loved it as well. Plenty enough room to run and play. Plenty enough to keep them busy, while we could relax. The ONLY thing I could request is the showering. The tub shower could be fixed to work. The small shower in the bedroom was a bit rough. As far as everything else, we enjoyed our stay and definitely want to book this place again!
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6/10 Okay

Adam K.

Good little get away

We split this home between two families (four kids from 10-16 and 4 adults ) and it was the perfect little hang out spot for the kids. They loved the outside movie set up and pool table!
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8/10 Good

Bonnie S K.

Cozy

The fence around the property the huge deck and screen sun porch
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10/10 Excellent

Beth P.

Perfect for Groups

Multiple gathering places, pool table, corn hole, fire pit for s’mores, doggie door, small fenced area for dogs, screened porch, SUPER comfy beds!!

10/10 Excellent

Ginger D.

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

Smokies 2022

We come every year for Fall Break. This property was great! Everyone enjoyed the screened in porch and fire pit. They do need a few more kitchen supplies but I nothing bad to say about this place. My family had a wonderful time and loved our temporary home!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Happy @ Happy Shack!

Absolutely loved the setting at Happy Hack. Very spacious and cozy. The area was quiet and peaceful great place to relax and enjoy the sounds of nature. It was clean and stocked with toiletries, cookware, utensils, towels, etc. Washer and dryer a huge plus. This is a place for family and friends. I’ll be staying again at Happy Shack.

10/10 Excellent

Tammy P.

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

Stay at cabin

Loved the cabin and had a little issue with the lock and within 30 minutes someone came to the cabin to help out! Excellent customer service!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022