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Time Well Wasted - A Mountain Woodland Retreat

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace
Smart TV, fireplace
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Townsend, TN
  • Place, Laurel Valley Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Tuckaleechee Caverns
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Cades Cove
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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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.

Time Well Wasted - A Mountain Woodland Retreat

Time Well Wasted is a woodland retreat that sits on over three private acres of parklike setting with beautiful hardwoods, moss covered rocks, and wildlife galore! The owners have brought the outside indoors with a wall of glass that will greet you as you enter the cabin. This feature looks out into this beautiful setting and can be enjoyed no matter what the weather.
This cabin is set up for the more mature guest who are looking to retreat into nature and enjoy the peace and quiet of these beautiful mountains. It is large enough to enjoy for extended visits, and cozy enough to enjoy as a weekend get away.
This couples cabin has two large bedrooms with King sized beds and two full baths along with a spacious great room complete with a stacked stone wood burning fireplace. Enjoy the evenings in the great outdoors with the sounds of nature at your side on the deck just off of the living room.

A well equipped kitchen will provide you with everything you need to cook your meals at home inside or outside on the gas grill. New stainless steel appliances make this wonderful kitchen sparkle.
This cabin has easy access and is located in the gated community of Laurel Valley in Townsend.
Townsend is located at the Cades Cove entry to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.
It has been deemed the Peaceful Side of the Smokies, and lives up to the nick-name.
The access to this cabin is easy with paved roadways all the way. Plenty of parking and motorcycle friendly.
There are 11 steps to the main level from the driveway. There are no further steps once you are inside.. The entire cabin and decking are all on one level. Come and enjoy this peaceful side retreat! in the Great Smoky Mountains.


Our customers tell us they can't get enough of this cabin's great location. During your stay, you'll be close to Laurel Valley Golf Course. Enjoy features like a water park, a hot tub, and laundry facilities. The cabin offers free WiFi and a jetted tub.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 6 minutes by car from Laurel Valley Golf Course and 11 minutes from The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum
This cabin offers its guests a water park and a hot tub. This cabin also features barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities.

This Townsend cabin is smoke free.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 14 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: NO SMOKING in or around the cabin.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING in or around the cabin.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Time Well Wasted A Mountain Woodland Retreat
Time Well Wasted - A Mountain Woodland Retreat Cabin
Time Well Wasted - A Mountain Woodland Retreat Townsend
Time Well Wasted - A Mountain Woodland Retreat Cabin Townsend

Time Well Wasted - A Mountain Woodland Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 303 out of 324 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 324 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 324 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 324 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 324 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay! We only rented it for a weekend, but I could definitely come back for a whole week!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded, quiet, property with no through traffic. Property had everything we needed. Kitchen well stocked with appliances, dishes, pots, etc. Good parking. There are definitely bears around this property. We saw a total of 6 bears in a week, but none of them bothered us. Good access to town and the Great Smokey Mountain Nation Park.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect cabin. Close to town but in the woods. Very spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivian G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful pet-friendly cabin near all the activities we enjoyed during our stay. Very comfortable accommodations with everything needed for a relaxing vacation! All the extra touches made us feel “at home” and would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kieron C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property in a great location. We stayed here before and will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
First time at this cabin, and highly recommend. View out back of the woods is quiet and peaceful, with deck all around the back. All of Cyndie’s cabins are clean and well maintained, and Cyndie is always a phone call or text away. Check-in went perfect. Bed was comfortable and being there for 2 weeks, washer and dryer came in handy. We love staying in Townsend and go to Cades Cove nearly every day. We saw deer and mother bear with 2 cubs on golf course early morning, and many deer and bear in Cades Cove. Cooler temperatures on our second week was a definite plus, with us being from Florida. I especially enjoy photographing the birds and animals in Cades Cove, which I attached a few of my pictures. We will definitely be back again and highly recommend this cabin.
View out sliding doors
Does in Cades Cove
Buck in Cades Cove
Mom and 2cubs in Cove
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob R.

1. Cigarette butt left on deck railing by door when we arrived.2. No hot tub as said in listing.3. Smelly Oder when we walked in.4. Found Oder when leaving today. There was rank liquid in bottom of kitchen trash bin when I pulled out garbage bag. I rinsed trash bin but no time to dry it out.5. Other than above points we really enjoyed our stay…nice cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We were absolutely delighted with our stay at this property. It is exceptionally well-maintained and spotlessly clean, which immediately made us feel comfortable and at home. In fact, the property looks even better in person than it does in the photos—the pictures truly don’t do it justice. Every detail has clearly been cared for, from the upkeep of the home itself to the cleanliness of every corner.The location is perfect—tucked away in a peaceful, secluded area that offers plenty of privacy and quiet, yet still conveniently close to stores, restaurants, and other amenities. It’s the best of both worlds: serene surroundings for relaxation, but with everything you need just a short drive away.We experienced no issues whatsoever during our stay, and it’s clear that the owners take pride in ensuring guests have a wonderful experience. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing getaway or a comfortable base to explore the area, I can’t recommend this property enough. It truly exceeded our expectations in every way, and we would happily return in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kim H.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Cabin

Everything was perfect! Easy check in and check out. The cabin was very pretty and clean. The bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place! We truly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DOREEN F.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was an excellent Cabin and great place to stay. The cabin was immaculate, generously stocked with dishes, towels and some necessities. Cindie is definitely a prime hostess and would rent from her again. Pic of the backyard.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peace & Quite

We loved the cabin and area! The house was clean, tastefully decorated, well stocked and beautiful! We saw a bear walk by the back porch the first night!! It was secluded enough that you couldn't see other cabins around you. We never heard other people even though there is a cabin not to far away. Beds were comfortable and very spacious bedrooms! Was a nice touch that they had the switches labeled so you knew what to use to turn on lights and fans. Seemed a little odd not to have sink in with second bathroom but definitely not anything couldn't adjust to. We would stay there again and recommend it to anyone that wants a little peace and quite while visiting the hustle and bustle of the Smokey Mountains.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shauna B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful sanctuary

We had a wonderful stay at this home. It is a very peaceful place nestled in the mountains. Our only complaint was that it is advertised with a hot tub and there is not a hot tub on the property. There is a jetted tub in one of the bedrooms, but definitely not the same as a hot tub. Other than that, it was a perfect getaway in the Smoky Mountains. It was clean and fully stocked with anything we needed. Bonus we saw a bear
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

This property was spacious and
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet side of Smokies

First time to stay in Townsend and it was truly the quiet side. Property is located in a pretty area with a golf course and club house. It is not hard to access and has good parking. Secluded but other cabins in the vicinity. Cabin was exactly as pictured and very clean. Had no problems and enjoyed our visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haley B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean well maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lora B., Fredericktown, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time. The cabin is a great place to stay if you enjoy nature. Townsend is a great little town. We visited Cades cove several times seeing several deer, turkey, coyotes, and black bears. We even spotted a momma bear and 2 cubs from the deck of the cabin. I do wish it had a hot tub. The listing should say jacuzzi tub.
The bears were seen from the deck and driveway
Wild turkey next to the driveway.
There were 2 cubs with their mom. She was digging for bugs under fallen logs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful quit location

Beautiful, quiet, clean close to activities in Townsend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlon D., Brandon, Ms

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Getaway

Loved the privacy of this cabin. It was a perfect stay, even though it rained quite a bit. Thank you, Cyndie, as always!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful side of the Smokies

This property is tucked back away from almost everything. There is one more cabin right as you top the driveway coming into time we'll wasted. We love Townsend more and more each time we come back. The cabin is very nice and there was plenty of room. Has everything you need for a nice quiet stay.host communication was excellent and they were very nice. We certainly will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

sage l.

Liked: Cleanliness

We loved this stay!

Beautiful house and location, seemless stay. No issues whatsoever! Would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Secluded getaway

The cabin was clean, the beds were comfortable, and the kitchen was well stocked with supplies. The area was beautiful and so quiet, we absolutely loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025