The Woodland Respite is a main house and a separate guest house on one wooded property in Wears Valley, near Sevierville, Tennessee. It sleeps 12 across 4 bedrooms, with a private hot tub, a screened porch facing the Smokies, a guest house game room with 400+ arcade games, and a fire pit. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is about 10 minutes away.
Picture twelve of your favorite people on one quiet, wooded property, surrounded by towering oaks and long Smoky Mountain views.
Grandparents linger over coffee on the screened porch while the grandkids take over the arcade in the guest house. Someone is soaking in the hot tub as the ridge line fades into evening, someone else is stoking the fire pit for s'mores, and dinner comes together at the locally built pecan table.
Wears Valley keeps you close to everything without the crowds. The Metcalf Bottoms entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park is about ten minutes away, Pigeon Forge is an easy drive, and at the end of the day you come home to the quiet of the woods.
A six-person hot tub steps from the primary bedroom, tucked under a slanted metal roof. Watch the stars on a clear night, or listen to the rain drum overhead on a stormy one.
Treehouse-style and facing the Smokies, with a ceiling fan turning overhead. Morning coffee, an afternoon card game, and a bug-free evening outdoors.
Its own living and game room with an 85-inch TV, a 400+ game arcade, and air hockey, plus a loft bedroom and full bath. The kids, or the teens, will claim it fast.
A floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace with a new electric insert. Realistic flames at the touch of a remote, with or without heat, and no wood or smoke to deal with.
Granite counters, a dishwasher, extensive cookware, and white dishes for twelve. A commercial-size Keurig for the quick cup and a drip pot for the slow one.
Follow the stone path to the hammock, gather at the Solo Stove fire pit for s'mores, grill dinner, then end the day in the Adirondack chairs on the back deck.
Book directly with Susan and skip the platform service fees.
Check AvailabilityFrom the coffee bar to the crib, the home is set up for real family trips: cook a big dinner, run a load of laundry between hikes, and let the little ones loose with Magna-Tiles, an indoor play tent, and a shelf full of games.
+ 50 more amenities included in your stay
1 King bed · Spa-style wet room with soaking tub and rain shower, private deck access, steps to the hot tub
1 Queen bed, 1 sofa bed · Designer-built bed and nightstands, main house
1 Queen bed, 1 sofa bed · Cedar bed frame built by local craftsmen, main house
1 King bed, 2 extra-long twins in the loft · Custom loft built by a master carpenter, full bath next door
See live availability for your dates in under a minute.
See Open Dates"Our family travels to Townsend every fall for a long weekend of hiking, beautiful views, delicious food, and reconnection. This home could not have been more perfect for what we were looking for! The hosts have thought of everything, and the living spaces were perfect. Everything was very clean, and the hosts have lots of essentials in the kitchen. We will be back!"
"What a great stay! I've been to the Smokies a dozen times and will definitely come back to this location. The family of 5 loved the house. The teens had their own place with the separate building but still connected for meals and movies at the main house. The solo stove fire pit was a hit. Hope to be back soon!"
"The Woodland Respite was even better than we expected! The property is beautiful and peaceful, surrounded by trees with gorgeous mountain views, yet still close to everything we wanted to do in the Smokies. We especially loved the screened porch and hot tub. The separate guest house was perfect for our group. The kids loved the huge TV, arcade, and air hockey."
"We had a group of seven women. We cooked all of our meals in and the kitchen was well stocked and equipped for cooking for our group. We really enjoyed the fabulous bathroom off of the master bedroom, the ultra clean hot tub, the fabulous outdoor porch with beautiful views, and the fire pit. Susan was an excellent hostess with fantastic communication. Would definitely return!"
"The view steals the show, it's absolutely stunning and the pictures don't do the view justice. The location was great, in a quiet spot but we were able to get to almost everything we wanted to do within about 20-30 minutes. Susan was incredibly responsive. Would absolutely book here again!"
"Beautiful location and home, the views from the deck and hot tub were amazing. Susan was very helpful with all the check in information and the home was perfect for our family vacation. Definitely recommend to anybody wanting the Smoky Mountains experience, will definitely be back."
Wears Valley sits between the national park and Pigeon Forge, so you can float the Little River in the morning, ride the coasters at Dollywood in the afternoon, and still come home to a peaceful, wooded setting.
Your stay includes the community's outdoor pool, open May through September, plus a catch-and-release fishing pond right next to it.
Your closest entrance is Metcalf Bottoms, right on the Little River. Fish, tube, or splash in the shallows, walk the riverside trail, and grill lunch at a picnic table.
Float down the Little River, choosing a peaceful drift or a little more adventure on two different routes.
Two park waterfalls side by side along Little River Road. Watch the Little River pour through The Sinks, then step over to see Meigs Falls spilling down the hillside.
Shows, rides, and restaurants for a big day out, then back to the quiet of Wears Valley before the traffic sets in.
Stone-ground grits and pancakes beside a working mill on the Little Pigeon River, a Smokies breakfast tradition.
Dolly Parton's award-winning theme park: roller coasters, live music, Smoky Mountain crafts, and famous cinnamon bread, plus dazzling lights at Christmas.
Nearby photos via Wikimedia Commons.
Your dates, your price, booked directly with your host.
Book Your StayA Knoxville native with deep roots in East Tennessee, Susan taught high school for 25 years. Now retired, she spends her time with family and friends, gardening, traveling, and renovating houses, and she loves creating a place where families and friends make fantastic memories together.
Guests say it best: she responds quickly, knows the area, and has thought of everything before you arrive.
Check dates and book directly with Susan. Select your dates below to see live availability and pricing.
Check-In 4:00 PM to Midnight · Checkout by 10:00 AM · 12 Guests Maximum · No Pets or Parties
Check-in is any time from 4:00 PM to midnight with a self-service smart lock, so there is no waiting on a host. Checkout is by 10:00 AM. Your door code and arrival guide arrive before your stay.
The Woodland Respite sleeps up to 12 guests across a main house and a separate guest house. It is made for families, multi-generational groups, and friends on a peaceful getaway, and is not suited for parties or events. Quiet hours begin after dark.
No, pets are not allowed at The Woodland Respite, and smoking is not permitted. The home is set up for families with children instead, with a crib, pack 'n play, high chair, kids' dinnerware, and board games already on site.
The Metcalf Bottoms entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park is about a 10-minute drive, with the Little River for fishing, tubing, and wading, a riverside trail, and picnic tables with grills. River Rat Tubing, The Sinks and Meigs Falls, and the Honeysuckle Meadows pool and fishing pond are all within 15 minutes, and Pigeon Forge and Dollywood are about 20 to 25 minutes away.
The access road and driveway are graded with no steep switchbacks. The concrete driveway is fairly steep but straight, with parking for 3 to 4 vehicles depending on size. There is no EV charger on site.
›
›
›
›
›
›
›
›
›
›
›
›
›
›
›
›
›
›
›
›
›
›
›
›
›
›
›
›
