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Black Bear Retreat • 2Bed 2Bath Cabin • Near Bike Trail

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Smart TV, DVD player
Exterior
Interior
Outdoor spa tub
Smart TV, DVD player

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Townsend, TN
  • Place, The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Dark Island Swinging Bridge
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Townsend Visitor Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the area

Townsend

With a stay at this cabin in Townsend, you'll be on a river, within a 5-minute drive of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum. .This cabin is 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Cades Cove and 24.5 mi (39.4 km) from Ober Mountain.
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What's nearby

  • The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Dark Island Swinging Bridge - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Cades Cove - 21 min drive - 20.0 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peaceful Side Social - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Walland Shop Groceries And Gas - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Townsend Abbey - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Artistic Bean - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Apple Valley Cafe Express - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Black Bear Retreat • 2Bed 2Bath Cabin • Near Bike Trail

Looking for a peaceful retreat? Come stay at Black Bear Retreat, a newly built chalet style cabin on the "Peaceful Side of the Smokies" right in the heart of Townsend, TN. We are located in the center of town, 200 ft from the Townsend bike trail, within walking distance of local restaurants, and a 5 minute drive from the Smoky Mountain National Park entrance. The visitors center, which hosts many local festivals and events, is only a 0.5 mile from the cabin.

About the Cabin:

The cabin features 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, plus a loft with 2 twin beds. The main level features a bedroom with a queen sized bed and a full sized bathroom. It boasts an open concept living room, dining room, kitchen with a loft. The living room has a Smart TV so log into your favorite app or enjoy free YouTubeTV during your stay. The upstairs loft opens to the living room and features 2 twin sizes beds, a perfect space for the kids! The lower level features an open concept living area and offers a sitting area with adjoining king sized bed as well as private access to a full sized bathroom. The bathroom features a walk in shower, vanity, and a full sized washer and dryer.

The cabin boasts two large decks. The upper deck features a grill and outdoor eating area. The lower deck features rocking chairs and hot tub. The lower deck also opens to a spacious lawn area - perfect for family outdoor games or just letting the kids run off some steam!

About the Area:

Townsend is a quaint town with local restaurants, coffee shops, and hosts many festivals throughout the year. Enjoy a swim or tubing in The Little River, embark on a nature walk, bike the town trails, or take a short drive to the beautiful Foothills Parkway. The Smoky Mountain National Park entrance is a quick 5 minute drive from the cabin and is near the Cades Cove side of the Smokies. Townsend is a short drive from Wears Valley, 25 minutes from Pigeon Forge, and offers a scenic 45 minute drive to Gatlinburg.

The mountains are calling so come stay at Black Bear Retreat! We look forward to hosting you!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a hot tub, or other amenities including barbecue grills and bike parking.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • Bicycle parking
  • Local artist showcase
  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Set the thermostat to 65' in the winter, and 75' in the summer.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Black Bear Retreat • 2Bed 2Bath Cabin • Near Bike Trail Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 108 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Allan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a excellent place to stay. My kids enjoyed the place as well. My daughter enjoyed the hot tub. The place checked all the boxes. It is in a great location in Townsend, Tennessee. I would definitely try to book this cabin again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brady T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay! Would recommend this place to everyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin is in a great location. It is well stocked, clean, and very roomy. Our hosts were very easy to communicate with and were very welcoming. Definitely a place we will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a wonderful trip! The cabin was so nice and clean! Had everything we needed. The owners communication skills are outstanding, provided all the information that we needed for our stay prior to arrival. They also messaged us to make sure we had everything we needed. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hosts were extremely welcoming and very easy to communicate with. The house was far better than I expected (reading past reviews). We would come back here anytime.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and comfortable. I have stayed here before and would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

jeromy s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jon C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was beautiful and the host was perfect! Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin was perfect for our family. It had everything we needed.It's right in town close to everything.When we arrived the host had the lights and heater on for us. It was warm and cozy. The beds were comfortable plenty of blankets. It was very clean.Jared and Molly we're very responsive when I had questions. The check-in was so easy. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful wonderful wonderful! This cabin is fantastic. The host's have excellent communication. The cabin is in the perfect location. It is very clean, has everything you will want. I do not have anything bad to say about it. We will definately book again 100%!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was perfect. Absolutely no complaints easy to get to. I will say that the downstairs area was a lot bigger than when I thought it was gonna be. It’s almost like having a small little apartment down there. It’s nice too because there’s a gas station/small grocery store almost across the street but I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was furnished just as they listed. Ideal place to stay. Did see a black bear saunter across in front of the cabin one night. We would definitely recommend this.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had such a great time in this cozy cabin. The layout was really nice and made for an enjoyable time together. The hot tub was a great addition. The proximity to the bike path was perfect and made it easy to take short rides to the various local businesses nearby. Hosts were accessible and kind. This was our first time in Townsend and now we are huge fans- we prefer the Peaceful Side of the Smokys.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

marie k.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was wonderful! Everything made easy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

suzy d.

Liked: Cleanliness
We especially enjoyed the location of Black Bear Retreat because of the close location to the bike/walking path. Very convenient to restaurants & Cades Cove entrance. The cabin was very clean & well equipped. We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy O.

Liked: Cleanliness
excellent place I highly recommend it. The owners are amazing. It’s located in a wonderful spot. Very convenient too. The quiet side of the mountain. Very well stocked very clean! Plenty of space! we will absolutely rent from them again. It’s a hidden gem!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allyson P., North GA

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean property, great location, very comfortable

We loved our stay at the Black Bear cabin. It is very clean and the perfect location for visiting the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice cabin and enjoyable stay. We will book again on our next adventure to Townsend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the cabin. Cabin had a lot of amenities & a perfect location to everything. City of Townsend is so nice. Lots of things to see there. So close to the Smoky Mountains Park.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Louise W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tennessee trip

Very disappointed that there was no TV in basement. Had to go purchase one for our stay. Also I felt like we were being watched and heard at the house. When you texted about driving on the property, we had just discussed this issue about one of our family members who had a disability due to a catastrophic injury and how to get him into the house. You had to have heard our conversation to be able to respond to me as quickly as you did, about not driving on the property, which of course we did not.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our Daughter Got Hitched!

The cabin was conveniently located to our daughter’s wedding venue. The cabin was extremely roomy, clean, and new. We loved our stay and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elise B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Simply perfect!

Everything about our stay here was perfect. The house was incredibly clean, well stocked, and communication with the hosts was excellent. The hot tub was a huge plus as well! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous cabin

Had a great 3 night stay here for spring break. It is in a wonderful location in Townsend just off the main road but still super quiet. The layout is nice with the 3 bedroom areas all separated. It was impeccably clean. We will certainly be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025