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The family friendly, easily accessible new Peacefulside Retreat!

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Long driveway for lots of parking!
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Exterior detail
Exterior
Front porch. Hear the church bells chime and river while having a morning coffee

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Townsend, TN
  • Place, Townsend Visitor Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Dark Island Swinging Bridge
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Main floor guest bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master on main floor

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs guest bedroom

2 Double Beds

3 bathrooms

En-suite guest bathroom w/walk-in shower

Toilet · Shower only

En-suite Master bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

The family friendly, easily accessible new Peacefulside Retreat!

Spacious new home w/ HOT TUB and fast high speed internet in a quiet area, great for walking and biking! The Townsend Biketrail is less than 1000 ft away! Easily walk or bike to the only grocery store in town- the IGA! And a tunnel in front of the IGA goes under the highway, making crossing the road trouble free. Our home is easy to find- no winding roads or steep hills to climb, and conveniently located to everything Townsend has to offer. Plenty of free parking and Mountain Views included!

*Fully stocked kitchen
*Ceiling fans in every room-even on the front porch
*New beds/mattresses in all bedrooms
*Cabinet w/indoor games and puzzles
*Closet w/ outdoor games
*Pack n play, umbrella stroller, outdoor swing and high chair/booster seat provided for our smallest guests!

45 minutes from Knoxville and Gatlinburg.
30 minutes from Pigeon Forge.
25 minutes from airport.
And less than 5 minutes to the entrance of the GSMNP!!

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Packnplay, stroller, outdoor swing and high chair
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please park in driveway only. No parking on street or grass.
Please keep fires in the firepit small. This is for small fires only- NO BONFIRES!! Police will be called if it gets too big/dangerous.
Please observe neighborhood quiet hours of 9pm-7am.

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 is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Townsend

Located in Townsend, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. While the natural beauty of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cades Cove can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Tube Junction, or check out an event or a game at Jack Renfro Stadium.
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Townsend, TN

What's nearby

  • Townsend Visitor Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Dark Island Swinging Bridge - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Tuckaleechee Caverns - 9 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peaceful Side Social - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Townsend Abbey - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Artistic Bean - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Burgermaster Drive-in - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Little River Pub And Deli - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The family friendly, easily accessible new Peacefulside Retreat! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The family friendly, easily accessible new Peacefulside Retreat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The family friendly, easily accessible new Peacefulside Retreat!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The family friendly, easily accessible new Peacefulside Retreat! located?

This family-friendly Townsend holiday home is located on a river, within a 15-minute walk of Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail, Tube Junction and Dark Island Swinging Bridge. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 54 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Connie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property for family get away!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was PERFECT!!!! The hostess did everything possible to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. We would LOVE to stay at "Peacefulside Retreat" again. It is the cleanest and most comfortable place we have ever rented in the mountains.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible stay! Everything was wonderful, clean, and the house feels brand new. They even have extras for little ones like children, plates and cups, a stroller. Wonderful layout for family to stay, bathtub for a littles. Beautiful decor with fall touches.Will absolutely stay again! I hope these owners have other properties because it was such a stand out place!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super clean, and very nice host. Excellent communication. I would stay again for sure!! And if will.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

An incredible location for family fun.

Missy does a tremendous job with keeping her home clean, well stocked with any needs, and is prompt with all communication. This is the third time our family has stayed in this home over the years and we will continue to vacation with Missy. Thanks for all you do and we will be sure to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan P.

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

Great place in Townsend!

Wonderful place to stay. Very clean and well appointed. Can’t beat the location on the doorstep of the Smokies. Great host as well thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin E.

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

Loved it!

Everything about the home is great. I love that they have games and the beds were super comfy. The house is just adorable
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel E.

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

Peaceful Getaway

Very nice property and great location if you like a peaceful visit to Great Smokey Mountain National Park! Highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Our experience

We can’t say enough about the house. It’s absolutely beautiful. Missy, the host, is the sweetest.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug O., Cincinnati, USA

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

Lovely home in Townsend.

Great place to stay away from the crowds. Lovely home, well furnished with lots of extras provided for our stay. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laney T.

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

Peaceful Side Retreat

Excellent property, very clean, well furnished, great communication with owner, and convenient location.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth D.

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

Pictures don’t do it justice!

We loved our stay. Had all the amenities anyone could ask for. My kids enjoyed the smores station as well as the hot chocolate. We like that we could just park our bicycles and ride them around the neighborhood to local eateries. Will definitely be starting again! Missy was a great communicator and kept us posted on everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam C.

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

7 Sisters Birthday Celebration

The house was lovely and decorated perfectly for the fall season. Loved the electric fireplace. The kitchen was stocked very well. The beds were comfortable and the house was perfect for our group of 6 adults. Close to everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

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

Best Place Townsend

I have stayed in various locations Townsend TN. The Oasis was everything advertised and more. Our host was amazing and this home is so well appointed and organized we had to take notes for ways we will do things in our home. Very clean and comfortable. By far if I cared about cost this is best value for anyones dollar.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect Property

Everything about this house was perfect. It was just like the pics, so clean, and beautifully decorated with everything we needed for our stay and so much more. It was even decorated for fall with so much attention to detail. This host went above and beyond to make our stay perfect from check in to checkout offering so many things to make our stay amazing. I would highly recommend this house for your getaway and can’t wait to make a return trip myself!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

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

Wonderful home in the heart of Townsend

This is a super cute and comfortable home that was perfect for our family with twin toddlers. We appreciated the pack'n play crib provided as well as the flat, open yard on a quiet street that was perfect for busy boys who love to be outside. This is probably the best outfitted vacation home I have ever stayed in. There were a few groceries (eggs, butter), fun treats like the "s'mores station", "Tennessee treats", hot chocolate and even reading glasses in 3 strengths provided! Our group frequently said during our stay, "Missy thought of everything!" This is the first time staying "in town" and we enjoyed being able to walk to the grocery and to the fun new brewery Peaceful Side Social. It was also great to be so close to the GSMNP entrance. Missy was a wonderful host responding quickly to any questions we had. I highly recommend this home for anyone looking for a convenient and comfortable home in Townsend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property, Host is very responsive . Property is very well kept, has anything you could need. Great location to the National Park.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was absolutely perfect. I rent a lot of houses and we stayed in a bigger cabin last time we were here but would stay at this house when we return. We came in town for the UT game (GOVOLS!!) and to visit the area after. The house comfortably fit us, our daughter and my grandkids. The rooms are spacious and the biggest is that the host has thought of everything. From leaving snacks and sodas and a bottle of wine to the amenities that we might need. The kitchen is stocked with all the things. Restaurants are just a walk away or a short drive. We got up early one morning and drove Cades Cove and saw a family of bears (momma and three cubs). Was a fabulous weekend and a fabulous rental. In the top 2% of places I have rented for sure (I rent 4 times a year almost every year for the past 20 years).
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and very responsive host.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Missy is the best host and makes everything easy and comfortable so you can enjoy your time in Townsend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Earl K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the cleanest places I ever rented.Over the top on amenities.Communications with host very good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

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

Beautiful home in a perfect location on the peaceful side!!

Missy’s house even more charming and lovely than we expected. It’s perfect for guests of all ages and stays of all types, in our case, a young family looking for a quiet weekend near the national park. Missy’s hospitality is second to none, everything is thought of and spotless. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

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

Best place in Townsend!

Excellent location (close to IGA and restaurants) ! House was CLEAN and the “extras” were so helpful ! Missy is an awesome host. She is very thoughtful and her attention to detail is spot on ! If you need a place in Townsend, don’t pass this one up.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

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

Nice change of pace

We have been coming to Townsend for years and usually stay in a cabin; this time we decided to try something different; this place was straight out of Southern Living; very clean and comfortable, convenient to town and the Park, owner was responsive to a a few questions; overall very pleasant experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and modern. All the bedrooms were spacious with large bathrooms. The upstairs area had a nice window seat to look out to the amazing mountain views. The kitchen has a large table that can seat at least 6 people. The house is surrounded by a large grass lot perfect for relaxing in the sun. Got to use a pellet grill for the first time, this is a great grill. We even left a bag of pellets for the next guest for them to enjoy. The couch is comfy, yeah i even fell asleep on it. Definitely would stay at this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

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