2 Hütten + 2 Whirlpools + Feuerstelle | Smokies Blick | Elianah's & Maggie's Hütte

Two cabins, one ridge, endless room to spread out. Welcome to Elianah's Cabin & Maggie's Cabin by AvantStay! These two homes sit right next to each other in the wooded hills above Townsend, with a combined total of 4 bedrooms sleeping 12 guests — an ideal option for multigenerational trips, friend groups, or families who want their own space without losing the gathering-everyone-together magic. Take separate cabins for sleeping and meals, then meet at the shared fire pit between the two for s'mores under the stars.

Both cabins land on the quiet side of the Smokies — the side that trades Gatlinburg's pancake houses and bumper-to-bumper parkway traffic for long mountain views, deep porches, and the kind of stillness you can actually hear. The heart of Townsend is 7 minutes away, with two Great Smoky Mountains National Park entrances just 9 minutes from your door — meaning you're closer to Cades Cove, Tremont, and the lesser-trafficked trails than most of the cabins clustered further east. Tubing on the Little River, horseback riding through the foothills, and a handful of low-key local restaurants round out the area.

Elianah's Cabin
A two-story cedar retreat tucked into the wooded ridges, where the wraparound deck catches long-range views of the Smokies and a private hot tub sits out back — stars overhead, mountains on the horizon, nothing much else to think about. Inside, the cabin leans fully into its woody, log-cabin soul: tongue-and-groove walls, vaulted ceilings, and warm amber tones throughout. The open-concept main level connects a fully equipped kitchen, a dining table for four, and a living area anchored by a gas fireplace — ideal for a post-hike thaw-out or a lazy afternoon with a book. A king bedroom with ensuite bath sits on the main level; upstairs, a queen bedroom with its own full bath tucks under the eaves for privacy. A queen sleeper sofa in the living room brings total sleep capacity to six. Rocking chairs on the covered porch handle the mornings, and the in-unit washer and dryer handle muddy trail clothes between adventures.

Maggie's Cabin
An all-wood retreat tucked into the tree line, where wide mountain views, crackling fires, and porches built for slowing down set the pace. The open-concept main level brings everyone together around a six-seat dining table and a stacked-stone fireplace, with extensive windows that pull the ridgeline right into the living room. Cook a big breakfast in the full kitchen, then take coffee out to the rocking chairs and watch the mist lift off the mountains. Two bedrooms give everyone their own retreat — a king suite on the main level and a queen suite upstairs, each with its own ensuite bath — with a queen sleeper sofa in the living room rounding out sleeping for six. The real showstopper waits outside: a hot tub positioned for sunset views over the Smokies, where the sky turns pink behind the ridges and the only soundtrack is the breeze through the trees.

AvantStay provides a personalized hospitality experience to elevate your stay. With our Concierge Service, guests have access to our tech-enabled services like fridge stocking, private chefs, massages, transportation, special occasion celebrations, baby gear rentals, ski gear, beach gear, and more.

Townsend, Tennessee — known as "The Peaceful Side of the Smokies" — is a quieter, nature-forward alternative to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Tucked into Tuckaleechee Cove at the western gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, it draws travelers seeking authentic Appalachian charm without the crowds. Guests enjoy direct access to Cades Cove, the Little River's swimming holes and tubing runs, the Townsend greenway and bicycle trail, scenic drives along the Foothills Parkway, and the underground wonder of Tuckaleechee Caverns, plus a small but thriving scene of local eateries and artisan shops. With its laid-back pace and sweeping mountain views, Townsend appeals to families, couples, and outdoor enthusiasts year-round — peaking in summer and fall foliage season.

Local Attractions: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Cades Cove Loop, Little River, Townsend Greenway and Bicycle Trail, Vee Hollow Mountain Bike Trail, Townsend Wye, Tuckaleechee Caverns, Foothills Parkway, Abrams Falls Trail, Laurel Falls Trail, Cades Cove Visitor Center, Dollywood, The Island in Pigeon Forge, Downtown Gatlinburg, Anakeesta, Ober Mountain, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center.

Home Truths:
- This home allows up to 4 pets for a fee; undisclosed pets brought without AvantStay’s approval may result in a $500 fine per pet.
- The living room features an electric fireplace that can be enjoyed year-round.
- Please note that this home does not have a dishwasher.
- Bears are active near the cabin year-round. Feeding the bears is prohibited and there are bear-proof trash receptacles that must be used.
- Please note that all persons (including infants, children, and visitors) at the home are counted toward the home's total occupancy. Guests cannot exceed the permitted occupancy at any time.

This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs.

As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation.

Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees.

There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions.

As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards.

IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 28 days require a security deposit.

We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.