8/10 Good
Laurie S.
19 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and Cozy cabin
Laurie S.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Cabin
Free Mini Horse Orientation Class with 5 night stay
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 7
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Walland, TN
- Townsend Visitor Center28 min drive
- Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center30 min drive
- Cades Cove54 min drive
- Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)33 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Loft
2 Single Beds and 1 Single Futon
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
Free Mini Horse Orientation Class with 5 night stay
Here at Twin Valley Horse Ranch you can enjoy the adventure of mountain living and the peacefulness of the mountains. Avoid the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse yourself in good 'ole fashion country fun! The ranch is built mostly of trees we logged from our mountains giving it the western/rustic feel of days gone by. Cabin is made from round logs and is cozy with trees all around. Includes private bathroom, fully equipped kitchen, heat/air and private cookout area. Meals are not included and must bring own bath towels and sheets ( one full bed, two twin beds, 2 futons.) .
Step out of your cabin and hike our many trails, relax on the swing listening to the night sounds and enjoying the stars, hike to the outdoor chapel ,letting the creative juices flow, walk to the barn and help with morning/evening chores. The spring fed pond is great for fishing/swimming, cooking out and roasting marshmallows around the campfire ( plenty of wood to gather) Pavilion includes table/chairs.
Help feed and care for the petting animals which include donkey, fainting goats, 2 mini horses,kittens, horses, pot belly pig, rabbits........ride in the back of the pickup with the feed, hay, dog and children and make the rounds! I encourage all the 'hands on time' you can stand!
We also offer specialized Horsemanship clinics, learning the basics of safety around horses, handling of horses, Haltering/ Leading /Grooming/Saddling and Riding instruction. 125.00 per person plus taxes.
Sign up for our MINI HORSE Orientation Class. After class, you will be qualifies to halter, lead, groom the mini horses at any time. Children must have parent present.
You would even be able to take the mini horses on the hiking trails! 75.00 for group up to 4 people
Stay 5 nights or more and get a free Mini Horse Orientation Class. Value over $ 75.00.
Bring your 4 legged family too! Pets welcome by advance approval. Pet fee applies.
Your pet can take part in ranch life too!
We have paddocks with shelters for those who are traveling with their own private horses.
Meet other like minded folks who may be staying at our Bed and Breakfast/Private units or camping shelters ,which are spread out throughout our 100+ acres.
Please inquiry first, for availability, as calendar is not always up to date due to bookings from other venues.
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Step out of your cabin and hike our many trails, relax on the swing listening to the night sounds and enjoying the stars, hike to the outdoor chapel ,letting the creative juices flow, walk to the barn and help with morning/evening chores. The spring fed pond is great for fishing/swimming, cooking out and roasting marshmallows around the campfire ( plenty of wood to gather) Pavilion includes table/chairs.
Help feed and care for the petting animals which include donkey, fainting goats, 2 mini horses,kittens, horses, pot belly pig, rabbits........ride in the back of the pickup with the feed, hay, dog and children and make the rounds! I encourage all the 'hands on time' you can stand!
We also offer specialized Horsemanship clinics, learning the basics of safety around horses, handling of horses, Haltering/ Leading /Grooming/Saddling and Riding instruction. 125.00 per person plus taxes.
Sign up for our MINI HORSE Orientation Class. After class, you will be qualifies to halter, lead, groom the mini horses at any time. Children must have parent present.
You would even be able to take the mini horses on the hiking trails! 75.00 for group up to 4 people
Stay 5 nights or more and get a free Mini Horse Orientation Class. Value over $ 75.00.
Bring your 4 legged family too! Pets welcome by advance approval. Pet fee applies.
Your pet can take part in ranch life too!
We have paddocks with shelters for those who are traveling with their own private horses.
Meet other like minded folks who may be staying at our Bed and Breakfast/Private units or camping shelters ,which are spread out throughout our 100+ acres.
Please inquiry first, for availability, as calendar is not always up to date due to bookings from other venues.
Keywords: cabin, cottage, b&b, rental house, vacation house, horseback riding, smoky mountain getaway, horse vacation, mountain riding, ranch stay, log home,smoky mountains,Gatlinburg,Sevierville,Townsend,vacation,horse ranch
Property manager
Janice Tipton
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Breakfast available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
We love children!
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Events must be pre approved before booking
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 4 total
Preapproved, extra charge.
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking on porches.
Important information
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: events must be pre approved before booking
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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
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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
North America
Walland, TN
What's nearby
- Laurel Valley Golf Course - 27 min drive - 20.3 km
- Townsend Visitor Center - 28 min drive - 23.9 km
- Tuckaleechee Caverns - 30 min drive - 24.4 km
- Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 30 min drive - 26.2 km
- Cades Cove - 54 min drive - 42.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Snoring Bear Diner - 9 min drive
- Barnyard BBQ - 9 min drive
- Sunday's Catering - 22 min drive
- UNO Pizzeria & Grill - 20 min drive
- Davis Brothers Market & Deli - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Donna V.
27 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Donna V.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Teeneone B.
31 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Most Magical Place on Earth
Teeneone B.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Morgan Z.
29 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Recommend to anybody
Morgan Z.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl R.
28 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Cabin, friendly staff
Cheryl R.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michael P.
11 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overnight stay
Michael P.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
8/10 Good
Mandy T.
11 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin
Mandy T.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kristen B.
30 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tidy little cottage
Kristen B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lisa H.
1 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Lisa H.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Robert O.
30 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot great time
Robert O.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
John A.
18 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and peaceful
John A.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
8/10 Good
Sandy B.
27 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A nice getaway
Sandy B.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kristen D.
19 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little Piece Of Heaven
Kristen D.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kathy W.
10 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short stay
Kathy W.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Erika D., Alabama USA
2 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My anniversary trip
Erika D.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Devin D.
28 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The ranch
Devin D.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
26 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful getaway
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lindsay B.
6 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent cabin!!
Lindsay B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jill J.
11 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful nature cabin/farmette!
Jill J.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Cana S.
11 Mar 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you, Janice!
Cana S.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
10/10 Excellent
Kurt V.
23 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We'll have to schedule a longer stay next time
Kurt V.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Nick E.
13 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Stay in Blount County
Nick E.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jenna J.
17 Feb 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Place to Stay!
Jenna J.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
10/10 Excellent
Kathryn B.
22 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Property!
Kathryn B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
5 Nov 2014
Paradise in the Smokies
About the host
Hosted by Janice Tipton
Hello, my name is Janice and I love realizing the dream my late husband and I have created. Being able to meet amazing folks from all over the world and sharing my ranch, horses/critters, mountain riding tips and the joys of mountain living is very rewarding to me. It is so wonderful to be able to say that people come as guests and literally leave as friends! They give as much joy to me as what I try to create for them. When we bought the ranch in 1983, no one had lived here or worked the land for over 40 yrs. Just overgrown land is what we started with. Slowly but surely we cleared, logged, dug trails, built paddocks, barns, cabin and enjoyed the joys of mountains riding! And now myself and the Twin Valley Family wish to show you all the BEST time possible. I have worked several ranches in Co and also have a AAS in Horse Husbandry so I enjoy teaching and sharing my love of horses and the mountains to all.
Why they chose this property
We chose to build Lukes Cabin in 1993 on our mountain property because we wanted to be able to accommodate honeymooners or small families who wanted to stay in the mountains without having to worry about people or cars right next door. The location is very private and beautiful but is within an easy walk to the barn/petting animals, horses or pond. The ranch is in Walland which is a short distance from Townsend, giving our guests easy access to the entrance of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. In the park you can visit Cades Cove, hike, bike, picnic, tubing and enjoy the old homestead historical buildings. Townsend is what we all like to call the 'peaceful side of the Smokys'! Visit the caverns, shops, restaurants, antique shops.......all within a 30 minute drive. Of course, a beautiful mountain drive will get you to Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg in about 45 min. The Smoky Mountains have a lot to offer with such a variety of trees, animals and beauty.
What makes this property unique
You will enjoy being able to walk right out your door and have plenty to do without even getting in your car! Parents love not having to pack up all the children and gear just to go 'do' something. Kittens will greet you and are always ready to entertain the youngsters for hours. Without leaving the ranch, you can hike, ride horses in our horsemanship clinic, fish/swim, relax in the rockers and be spiritually renewed in the great outdoors! If you feel like playing tourist, there are so many options to choose from, and only 2-25 miles from the ranch. Visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Cades Cove, Heritage museum, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Knoxville, Townsend, Tubing, shopping, antiques, shows, caverns, biking........the list of things to do is endless! I will be glad to sit down with you and help you plan your activities....draw maps and give you brochures.
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