Welcome to our home in Tuckaleechee Valley in Townsend, TN in the heart of the Smoky Mountains. This cozy 1960s brick home blends vintage charm with comfort, offering 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a sunroom, and a bunk room that sleeps up to 12. Enjoy mountain views, a full kitchen, and a curated library. Walk to restaurants, coffee, and the GSMNP Welcome Center; the park entrance, Cades Cove, swimming, and trails are just minutes away. Perfect for families, hikers, and peaceful getaways with friends.
The space
(Must be 25 years of age or older to book)
Vintage Valley Retreat is designed with families and nature lovers in mind. The home comfortably sleeps up to 13 guests across 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a bright and airy sunroom, and a converted bunkroom. Whether you're planning a hiking trip, a family getaway, or a peaceful reading retreat, this is your ideal home base.
✦ Location Highlights:
Just 100 yards to Peaceful Side Social, local coffee shops, restaurants, and the GSMNP Welcome Center
Walk to the Saturday Farmers Market
2 miles (5-minute drive) to entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park and close swimming at the Townsend Wye swimming hole, Tremont, fly fishing, hiking Middle Prong, and exploring Cades Cove
Enjoy all the Smokies have to offer from the valley with walkability to all the amenities in Townsend — flat, easy access and mountain views all around
✦ Home Features:
3 bedrooms + converted bunkroom (includes a double, single, and bunk beds – climate controlled with window A/C and space heater; see photos for details)
2 bathrooms (note: one is smaller in size)
Spacious living areas ideal for gathering with family or friends
Sunroom perfect for morning coffee and sunrise views
Fully equipped kitchen with ample serving ware and essentials
Wood-burning fireplace for cozy winter evenings
Yard space for kids to play, set up hammocks, or enjoy outdoor games
Small back deck and patio table with mountain view for outdoor meals
Washer and dryer in the utility room
High-speed internet and a designated workspace for remote work
Curated book collection featuring local history, trail guides, and children's books
✦ A Few Things to Note:
The converted garage bunkroom is a great spot for kids, but climate control is more limited than the rest of the house
While spacious overall, the home has only two bathrooms, one of which is modest in size
A $150 cleaning fee goes entirely to our dedicated and incredible cleaning team
No excessive checkout chores — we keep it simple and respectful of your time
This is our personal home, not an investment property, and we’ve put love into every corner. We kindly ask that you treat it with the same care you would your own.
Come enjoy the peaceful side of the Smokies — where comfort meets convenience and adventure is just around the corner.
Guest access
Helpful things to note:
*Entrance to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park is 2 miles with the Wye swimming hole right there. Tremont hikes and other awesome spots and waterfalls are within a 20 minute drive.
*10 miles/20 minute drive to Cades Cove Scenic Loop.
*Paved bike trail goes the length of Townsend and is one block from the house.
*Driveway has space for 2-3 vehicles.
*Peaceful Side Social is a tasty brewery with fun happenings that is right out the front door. The Abbey is another restaurant on the river that is a bike ride or walk away. Plenty of other restaurants nearby.
*Walking distance to multiple restaurants, gas station, fly fishing outfitters, post office, and the IGA grocery store.
*Quick and easy access to the Wye swimming hole.
*Tubing outfitters and local history sites are close by.
*Gatlinburg is 21 miles/45 minute drive.
*Pigeon Forge and Dollywood are 17 miles/30 minute drive.
Other things to note
As mentioned above, this is our family home; we are not commercial AirBnB operators. We are regularly tweaking things around the house and making adjustments as suites our needs (and hopefully yours!).
We love that this is an old house and plan to "project" on it as we go.
*Fireplace with wood stove in the dining room that is available October thru February. Please only use seasoned fire wood intended for burning (not treated wood or sticks gathered from the yard).
*We do NOT have a grill. Please check and be mindful of any burn bans during your stay before starting a fire outside.
