Black Bear Retreat • 2 Bed 2 Bath Chalet Cabin
Townsend, TN, United States
About
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.


Good to know
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!
Other Details to Note
We have been premier hosts on VRBO since 2018. See www.vrbo.com/2880527 to read reviews. (73 since 2022 - 5 out of 5 star average).

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What this place offers
Common
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Hot tub
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- TV
- Wifi
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Hot Water
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Hangers
- Iron
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Room-darkening shades
What this place offers
Common
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Hot tub
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- TV
- Wifi
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Hot Water
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Hangers
- Iron
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Room-darkening shades
Family
- Board games
Heating and cooling
- Ceiling fan
Home safety
- Fire extinguisher
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Smoke detector
- First aid kit
Kitchen and dining
- Baking sheet
- Barbecue utensils
- Blender
- Coffee
- Coffee maker
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Wine glasses
Location features
- Laundromat nearby
- Private entrance Separate street or building entrance
Outdoors
- Garden or backyard
- BBQ grill
- Outdoor seating
- Patio or balcony
Parking and facilities
- Free parking on premises
Accessibility Getting Home
- Wide doorway The entrance doorway is at least 32 inches wide
Accessibility Bedroom
- Step-free access There are no steps to get into the bedroom, and the entryway is level
- Wide doorway The bedroom door is at least 32 inches wide
Accessibility Bathroom
- Step-free access There are no steps to get into the bathroom, and the entryway is level
- Wide doorway The bathroom door is at least 32 inches wide
Accessbility in Other Room Types
- Step-free access There are no steps to get into the bathroom, and the entryway is level
- Wide doorway The bathroom door is at least 32 inches wide
Accessibility
Neighborhood
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 a offers a scenic 45 minute drive to Gatlinburg.
Guest Access
The property offers virtual check-in and is equipped with a Wifi keypad lock. One week prior to check-in, you will receive your door code. It is active from 4pm on day of check in until 10am on day of check out unless otherwise arranged with us.
WHERE YOU'LL STAY






Find us
The cabin is right off the main highway in the center of town, making it easy to get to and from many local establishments. We are located 200 feet from the Townsend bike trail, within walking distance of a few local restaurants, and 5 minutes from the Smoky Mountain National Park entrance. The visitors center host many local festivals throughout the year and is less than 1 mile from the cabin.
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