Smoky Mountain Retreat

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A room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a table, a window, a ceiling fan, and an air conditioning unit.
A wooden deck with two blue Adirondack chairs facing a forested area.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a white stove, a microwave, and a hanging light fixture.
A small wooden bungalow with a front door, a porch, and a sign that reads 'Braylee's Bungalow.'
A bathroom with a large bathtub, a window with curtains, and a small table with a lamp.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Firepit

Explore the area

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Tallassee, TN
  • Place, Rockey Branch Bluegrass Community Center
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Laurel Valley Golf Course
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Townsend Visitor Center
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Tallassee

Tallassee is home to this holiday home. Capitol Theatre and Palace Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Cades Cove Museum and Dark Island Swinging Bridge. Clayton Center for the Arts and Hedgewood Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Tallassee, TN

What's nearby

  • Rockey Branch Bluegrass Community Center - 18 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Laurel Valley Golf Course - 24 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 24 min drive - 30.1 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 26 min drive - 32.4 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 27 min drive - 33.8 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dogwood - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Hickory Club Room - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪The Kerrfew Kabana - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪food by coombs - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Murdering The Plastino Plants - ‬30 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Smoky Mountain Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Smoky Mountain Retreat?

As of 10 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smoky Mountain Retreat on 16 May 2027 start from AU$227, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Smoky Mountain Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Smoky Mountain Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Smoky Mountain Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Smoky Mountain Retreat located?

Situated in Tallassee, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Clayton Center for the Arts, Maryville College and Bicentennial Greenbelt Dog Park. Capitol Theatre and Blount County Historical Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property offers seclusion, privacy and is conveniently located to practically anything! Make sure you have read all communications before arriving, as you likely will not have cell service when you arrive. This spot was exactly what we were looking for! Cozy, quiet and away from the hustle and bustle. Lots of things to do without ever leaving the immediate area!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great stay. The host was nice and responsive. We had a great time. It was clean, well-maintained, and beautiful. The instructions were very clear, and we knew everything about the stay and the surroundings. I do recommend this if you are going to the Smokies.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
It was really nice but the fan above the bed and in the bathroom are completely coated in dust.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Room was clean and very cozy. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cabin

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very relaxing and exactly what I wanted!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Super peaceful:)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice, perfect for two people. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was very clean, very comfortable bed, and a lovely fire in the evening listening to the night sounds of the mountains. Its a perfect place to go from to see many different things.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was very clean and you really are at the top of the world. Bare minimums at this lodging but it was perfect for what we needed! The Host was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small but clean property, nice and secluded. No issues and everything we needed was there.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very accommodating, the cabin was perfect for me. A great time to unplug and recharge
Foothills parkway on the way to the cabin
Foothills parkway
At the cabin
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was so beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Great place for a quick get away!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very quiet and private stay

We had relaxing time in the mountains and felt completely refreshed.Jessica’s directions were super clear and she was really kind and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute & private

Wish we had more time to stay! Will definitely want to come back and see more of the area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2023
Thanks for booking!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic little house in the mountains

It is a small house, but included everything we needed and felt very spacious! Beautiful secluded lot up in the mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quite time

Good location and super quite
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything went smoothly- cute and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Anniversary get a way

The little bungalow was just as advertised! It was remote, quite, had a kitchen, bathroom, and was in a great location to explore an area we had not been in before. Recommend renting Ebikes and touring Cades Cove, and hiking the area trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Felt like home!

We loved this stay. Great experience when booking/checking in. The host was very accommodating to our check in time. The bungalow was very clean and cute. There was alot of information provided on the area/hiking trials. Beautiful views leading to the place as well with alot of outlooks to stop on if wanted. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful getaway!!

Great communication with host, directions, access... and great cabin! We loved the windows were already open and slept the night with windows open and ceiling fan on! Stove, Keurig, etc all worked.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Close to Bronco off Rodeo Base Camp

We came up to do the Bronco off Rodeo. 20 min drive to get there. Beautiful Mountain View’s on the drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mini vacation

My husband and I just wanted to get away for a few days! This spot was perfect! Very cozy and comfortable! Host was very polite and helpful! We plan on bringing our son back with us next time. When it's a little warmer so we can explore the woods a little!! I recommended this little getaway to do many people!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful location and a very nice cabin. It was clean and cozy.But I wanted a good night’s sleep and the hand me down/broken down bed was uncomfortable, at best. I’m probably going to stop staying in VRBOs because this is the 3rd rental that had an uncomfortable bed. Hotel quality beds should be the standard.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2025
Thanks for your feedback. I'm glad you liked the cabin. In regards to the bed: after owning multiple short term rentals for over a decade, I can tell you that the comfort of the bed is one of the most subjective areas I've ever encountered. What everyone considers comfortable is so varied. This bed isn't broken. It's relatively new with a 3 inch foam topper. Maybe it was too soft. I'm sorry it wasn't what you liked.
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