• A view of the Great Smoky Mountains showing it's namesake: "smoky" clouds.smoky mountains national park image by Jorge Moro from Fotolia.com
  
  Townsend, Tennessee, is located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains. Townsend's motto is "The Peaceful Side of the Smokies," and is a destination made for relaxing among the trees and wildlife of the Appalachian Mountains. The city is located in Tuckaleechee Cove, which is a valley on the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Townsend offers fishing, horseback riding, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Most cabins offer offseason discounts as well as special packages.
  
  

Tipton Cabins

• Tipton Cabins offers affordable cabins with several amenities. Many cabins have direct access to the Townsend Bike and Walking Trail, hot tubs, Jacuzzis, gated drives and game tables among other amenities. The five cabins offered have either one or two bedrooms.
  
  Tipton Cabins
  528 Lawson Road
  Townsend, TN 37882
  (865) 448-0935
  tiptoncabins.com
  
  

"Bear"ly Rustic Cabins

• "Bear"ly Rustic Cabins offers more than 40 cabins, ranging from loft-bedroom cabins, one-, two- and three-bedroom cabins to a cabin that sleeps 25 people. The cabins are located near Cades Cove, a popular destination in the Smoky Mountains. Native wildlife and the beauty of the Smoky Mountains are the backdrop for the secluded cabins.
  
  Bearly Rustic Cabins (Townsend Property Management Group Inc.)
  7651 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy.
  Townsend, TN
  (865) 448-6036
  townsendcabin.com
  
  

Honeybear Cabin

• Honeybear Cabin offers a relaxing retreat. This cottage boasts a screened-in back porch, air-conditioning and a fireplace. Honeybear comfortably sleeps two to six people and offers two bedrooms. Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg are located within 18 miles of the cabin, giving patrons the opportunity to sight-see and shop. Located within minutes are Tuckaleechee Caverns, a golf course and the Little River.
  
  Honeybear Cabin
  199 Alden Drive
  Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
  (850) 582-2629
  honeybearcabin.com
  
  

The Wright Cabins

• The Wright Cabins offer cabins with one, two, three or four bedrooms. Amenities offered vary by cabin, but include jacuzzis, cathedral ceilings, fireplaces and screened porches. All of the cabins offer different views, some are located near a stream, others are located in the woods, and others are on the river.
  
  Within a thirty minute drive, patrons will find Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Dollywood, giving the opportunity to relax with nature or enjoy a more busy environment.
  
  Wright Cabins
  P.O. Box 374
  Townsend, TN 37882
  (865) 448-9090
  thewrightcabins.com
  
  

Lazy Horse Retreat

• A retreat for horse owners and non-horse owners alike, Lazy Horse offers four cabins and horse facilities. Located in the Dry Valley, the retreat offers panoramic views of the Chilhowee Mountain Range and also Rich and Scott Mountains.
  
  For horse owners, professional veterinary and farrier service is available. There are 10 indoor stalls and two large fenced paddocks for stabling, and several horse-friendly services are offered.
  
  Lazy Horse Retreat
  938 Schoolhouse Gap Road
  Townsend, TN 37882
  (865) 448-6810
  lazyhorseretreat.com