Overview

"Great house, beautiful location. Convenient to lots of things to do, but nice enough to just stay in and relax with the AMAZING view!" - Sally, October 2022

Sunset Vista GSM is a gorgeous cabin perched on the outskirts of the Great Smoky Mountains. With mountain views for miles, it's the ideal place to get close to nature with all the comforts of home.

*4 private bedrooms plus a queen loft
*3 bathrooms
*Frequent bear sightings between May - October
*Private outdoor hot tub
*Spacious double deck with mountain views
*Access to local pool and catch and release pond (2 miles, 5 minute drive)
*Charcoal BBQ grill
*Pool table
*Roku TVs ready for you to watch your favorite shows/movies (byo password)
*Short drive to Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and the Great Smoky Mountain National Park

Sunset Vista sits between Wears Valley and Townsend and borders the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This cabin is one of a kind and is perfect for anyone looking to get outdoors and explore the mountains! 

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Main Floor
Open-concept living area that opens to the dining room and kitchen.
The master bedroom has a king bed and en-suite bathroom. The bedroom opens up to the deck close to the hot tub.
The door from the dining room leads to the upper deck with a table and hot tub.

Upstairs
The upstairs master bedroom has a king bed with an incredible view out the window. The loft features a queen bed. The two upstairs bedrooms share the bathroom with a jacuzzi tub.

Downstairs
Walk down the stairs from the main living area and you will enter the game room. Watch your favorite game on the 55-inch Roku tv while playing a round of pool.
The kids will love the tent-shaped bed that has a trundle bed. The trundle bed can also be opened and the two beds can be used together as a king bed.
There is a full bathroom downstairs.
The side entrance door is next to the parking area where the charcoal grill is. 
There is another back door/entrance in the hallway between the two bedrooms that leads out to the bottom of the two decks. 

Enjoy the sunset from 1 of the 2 decks on the back of the cabin as you enjoy your dinner or relax in the hot tub.

LOCATION
Welcome to "the peaceful side of the Smokies." Townsend is a beautiful, quiet area that has its own entrance to The Great Smoky Mountain National Park. The cabin is directly between Townsend and Wears Valley.
Wake up with a delicious cup of locally roasted coffee from Heavenly Roast, or Artistic Bean.
Spend the day hiking in the Smokies'.
Then finish your night off at Peaceful Side Social Brewery and Craft Kitchen. Enjoy their delicious farm-to-table foods, craft beers, and fun atmosphere.

WINTER WEATHER:
Please note that there are some somewhat steep, windy roads leading to the cabin, as is very common in the area.  The driveway leading to the cabin is also a short, fairly steep curve.  If there is winter weather some of these roads may be impassable.  Power outages are also very common when there is winter weather, and power outages can last for days.  There is NOT a wood-burning fireplace in the cabin.  Trip insurance is STRONGLY recommended as we will not give any refunds due to winter weather.  

CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT TIMES:
Check-in is at 4 pm and check-out is at 10 am. While we want to go above and beyond whenever possible, we cannot accommodate early arrivals or late departures. This is to allow our housekeepers adequate time to thoroughly clean, restock, and sanitize the cabin before and after your stay.

ACCESS CODE:
We have an electronic lock on our cabin. No worrying about having to find an office to pick up/drop off keys! When you get in the area you can go straight to the cabin and start enjoying it.

INCIDENTALS:
The unit comes stocked with:

Kitchen -

• Hand soap
• Dish soap
• Sponge
• Kitchen towel
• Dishwasher pod
• Laundry pod
• Trash bag
• Paper towels - one roll
• Dishes 
• Glasses
• Utensils
• Cookware
• Blender/food processer
• Slow cooker with sous vide capabilities
• Toaster
• Baking sheet
• Mixing bowls
• Food storage containers
• **Please replace if you use the last of an item or let us know if you use the last of an item, or if an item is running low so our housekeeper can know to re-stock.**

Bathrooms/bedrooms -

• Linens
• USB hubs/plugs built into bedside lamps or bedside tables
• Toilet paper - two rolls in each bathroom
• Oversized bath towels
• Hand towels
• Washcloths
• Makeup removal cloths
• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Body wash
• Hand soap
• Lotion

***Please note that all products are to be used at your own risk.  The products will be listed in the house manual with an ingredient list.  We strive to provide products that are safe, however, do not use them if you have any allergies/sensitivities to any of the ingredients***

NO PARTIES OR PETS:
Quiet time is after 9:30 pm and is strictly enforced. If you are night owls this property is not for you. If you bring more people than reflected on your reservation you will be asked to leave without a refund. Must be 25 years or older to rent. If you bring a pet of any kind you will be asked to leave without a refund. ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING!

INTERNET:
Please note. While we have the best internet possible the trees around the cabin do limit speeds. Fine for most day-to-day use such as email, social media, and watching Netflix, although it can be slow on occasion.

PARKING:
Parking is limited to 4 cars. The parking area is tight and the driveway is shared with the cabin next door.

BEARS:
Please know that there is a lot of bear activity around the cabin, especially May-October. DO NOT FEED THE BEARS!!
Do not leave any food unattended outside (including in your car, or on the grill) at any time. We are not responsible for any damage to your car from bears. Please make sure to keep your car locked, and keep all doors to the cabin closed at all times.

HOT TUB:
The hot tub is to be used at your own risk.
For guests 18 and older.
Alcohol is not allowed near the hot tub.
Glasses are not allowed near the hot tub.
You may not use the hot tub if you are pregnant or have consumed alcohol.

OTHER DETAILS:
*Except for emergencies, maintenance calls will be made after your stay.
*No early arrivals or late check-outs. If you arrive early or leave late there will be a $75/hour charge.
*No refunds for weather/natural disasters/power outages/acts of God/or anything else that are beyond our control.
*ABSOLUTELY NO FIRES inside or out. Unauthorized fires (including candles) will be charged $100 plus damages.
*Please remember that the cabin is in nature. While regular pest service is performed, you may see some extra visitors due to the cabin's location.
*Video Surveillance - There is a ring doorbell on the front porch, and a ring floodlight on the side by the parking area.  The video footage is operational during the guest stay and may be reviewed or recorded by the host, or the channel your stay is booked through.  Any attempt at disabling, tampering, or obscuring the cameras is prohibited and will result in the guest being evicted immediately without a refund.
*Guests must fill out and sign a rental agreement at the time of booking.  This will be emailed to you at the time of booking.***

Disclaimer: 

Room configurations, bedding, decor, and all other contents in photos may be changed since the pictures. We will do our best to keep the photos updated.