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Time Well Wasted - A Mountain Woodland Retreat

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Nestled on three very private acres moments from the Park entrance.
Located at the end of the road!
It will truly be Time Well Wasted.
This is the rear view of the cabin.  Very private but not remote.
Beautiful setting with outcroppings of rock and boulders.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

+1
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

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.


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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

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

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Townsend

Located in Townsend, this cabin is near theme parks and in the mountains. The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum and Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Tuckaleechee Caverns and Dark Island Swinging Bridge. Tube Junction and River Rage Go-Kart Track are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Townsend, TN

What's nearby

  • Laurel Valley Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Tuckaleechee Caverns - 12 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 13 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Cades Cove - 36 min drive - 26.3 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Apple Valley Cafe Express - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Little River Pub And Deli - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Towns End Coffee Co - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Dancing Bean - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Time Well Wasted - A Mountain Woodland Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Time Well Wasted - A Mountain Woodland Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Time Well Wasted - A Mountain Woodland Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Time Well Wasted - A Mountain Woodland Retreat located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Laurel Valley Golf Course and within 6 miles (10 km) of The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum and Tuckaleechee Caverns. Dark Island Swinging Bridge and Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 303 out of 324 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 324 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kieron C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property in a great location. We stayed here before and will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Danny S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! We truly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivian G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

jennifer s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cabin. Close to town but in the woods. Very spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Rita F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Denise H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful quit location

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

10/10 Excellent

DOREEN F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Kelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

This property was spacious and
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Erik T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Time Well Wasted

Yet again this cabin didn’t disappoint ! We love coming to stay here and will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean well maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

sage l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Marlon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Donna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Dee M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, location, location!!

We enjoyed this little cabin so much! It was the perfect get away for what we wanted. Peaceful and quiet at all times. Very comfortable place to spend our days.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Karlan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin in the Woods

Great Place
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hunter B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Christmas Get Away

Cabin was as described, clean and well appointed. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shauna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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

Devin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary weekend getaway

We loved our stay at time well wasted! Very clean , secluded and so close to town. We ate at all local restaurants in Townsend and rode our E bikes through town and also through the cabin resort and by the golf course! Beautiful stay and would definitely recommend and would love to come back !
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lora B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Jennifer I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for weekend get-away!

We enjoyed our stay at Time Well Wasted! Loved the fireplace and cozy vibe.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob R.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
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

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Hosted by Cyndie Cornelius

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