Cove Mountain Cabin

05/14/2025

Interested in Scottish, Irish, and Celtic culture? How about some highland athletics, Celtic and Irish dance, whisky and beer tastings, and family fun this weekend? The Scotland in the Smokies is calling! Come and checkout Townsend's 43rd Annual Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival & Games this weekend, May 17–18, 2025. For more information, check out https://www.smokymountaingames.org

Stay with us at:
Serenity Cabin at Laurel Valley in Townsend
airbnb.com/rooms/893676775001336943 or vrbo.com/341158
You can also direct book us via our website: https://www.mjlvacationhomes.com/

03/18/2025

The Smokies did it again!!! In 2024, the Great Smoky Mountain National Park tops the list of the most visited National Park at 13 million visitors. Let's hope, it will be the same this year!

The park is renowned for its mist-covered mountains, lush forests, and diverse wildlife. With its scenic drives, extensive hiking trails, and rich cultural history, it's no wonder this park is the most visited in the nation. Whether you're seeking solitude in the wilderness or an adrenaline-pumping adventure, come and enjoy the unparalleled beauty and adventure the Smokies offer!

Come and spend your family’s Spring Break 2025 and Easter 2025 with us at:
Cove Mountain Cabin in Wears Valley
vrbo.com/3097764 or airbnb.com/rooms/729758476185283053
Serenity Cabin at Laurel Valley in Townsend
airbnb.com/rooms/893676775001336943 or vrbo.com/341158

You can also direct book us via our website: https://www.mjlvacationhomes.com/

11/10/2024

As the fall season comes to a close, take a weekend trip to the Smokies, and enjoy some of the most amazing colors along the park’s most popular scenic overlook and hiking trails. The leaves in their beautiful shades of red, yellow and orange are an amazing sight to behold. Come...the mountains are calling for you and your family to enjoy panoramic fall views of the Smoky Mountains. For your full Fall foliage enjoyment stay with us at

Cove Mountain Cabin in Wears Valley
vrbo.com/3097764 or airbnb.com/rooms/729758476185283053

Serenity Cabin at Laurel Valley in Townsend
airbnb.com/rooms/893676775001336943 or vrbo.com/341158

11/02/2024

With its breathtaking scenery, Cades Cove is picture-perfect all year long no matter what season you visit, but my absolute favorite is Fall. The Fall season brings about stunning scenery in Cades Cove. Think gorgeous color change that takes place mid-season. By mid-October to early and mid- November, the fiery reds, golden yellows and intense oranges cover the mountainside in a picture-perfect display like a mesmerizing oil painting that captivates our soul. Add to that the cool temperatures and the promise of the chance to view wildlife which is abundant during the fall season. You can see white-tailed deer, black bears, turkeys, coyotes and many other animals roaming around Cades Cove which are easier to spot once the leaves fall from the trees. There is no better weather to spend time exploring the beauty of the Smokies and renewing your weary soul with its gorgeous charm….come and visit the Smokies and stay with us at
Cove Mountain Cabin in Wears Valley
vrbo.com/3097764 or airbnb.com/rooms/729758476185283053
Serenity Cabin at Laurel Valley in Townsend
airbnb.com/rooms/893676775001336943 or vrbo.com/341158

10/06/2024

As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, Fall unveils a breathtaking transformation in the Smokies. Fall season is both a beautiful and a busy time in the Great Smoky Mountains. The fall colors attracts huge numbers of sightseers, especially during the last three weeks of October.

To enjoy them, drive the Clingmans Dome Road, the Blue Ridge Parkway, or the Foothills Parkway.The fall color display usually reaches peak at mid and lower elevations between mid-October and early November. Around this time is when you can see the park's most spectacular display as it includes such colorful trees as sugar maple, scarlet oak, sweetgum, red maple, and the hickories. Come and enjoy mother nature’s spectacular display and enjoy your crisp mornings with us at:

Cove Mountain Cabin in Wears Valley
vrbo.com/3097764 or airbnb.com/rooms/729758476185283053
Serenity Cabin at Laurel Valley in Townsend
airbnb.com/rooms/893676775001336943 or vrbo.com/341158

09/21/2024

Fall season in the Great Smokies is almost here!!! The autumn leaf season display of the Smokies lasts for several weeks as fall colors travel down the mountain sides from high elevation to low. Read tips from go.nps.gov/SmokiesFall2024 for finding fall colors, avoiding the crowds and planning your trip, and for a great accommodation, stay with us at:
Cove Mountain Cabin in Wears Valley
vrbo.com/3097764 or airbnb.com/rooms/729758476185283053
Serenity Cabin at Laurel Valley in Townsend
airbnb.com/rooms/893676775001336943 or vrbo.com/341158

GATLINBURG, Tenn.—It’s beginning to feel like fall in Great Smoky Mountains National Park! Fall is a beautiful but busy time in the Smokies. Visitors should plan their trips and expect crowds, traffic congestion and limited parking throughout the park. The park usually experiences an autumn leaf...

08/15/2024

Summer is winding down and school is about to start but the Smokies are still busy with happenings. The Gatlinburg, Sevierville, Pigeon Forge area has something for everyone! Popular events of the Smokies are listed below to save you time and help you plan an even better trip to the Smoky Mountains.

Enjoy Gatlinburg Songwriters Festival this weekend (August 16-18, 2024) and hear nightly performances by “ #1 Hit Songwriters” in intimate settings spread throughout the area. The festival is a musical event and conference that takes place in the Great Smoky Mountains every summer. Call (865) 604-9066 for more info.

Check out Great Smoky Mountain Bronco Stampede this weekend (August 16-17, 2024). Whether you are a full time Ford Bronco fan or are considering to be one, head down to the Great Smoky Mountain Bronco Stampede at the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge to meet vendors, learn about vehicles, and more.

Bring the whole family for a last summer hurrah to the Great Smoky Mountain Hot Air Balloon Festival this Saturday, August 17, 2023. Admire the summertime spectacle of hot air balloons in the Smoky Mountains! This event will run from 3pm-10pm.

For a great and comfortable stay, book our cabins:
Cove Mountain Cabin in Wears Valley
vrbo.com/3097764 or airbnb.com/rooms/729758476185283053
Serenity Cabin at Laurel Valley in Townsend
airbnb.com/rooms/893676775001336943 or vrbo.com/3411588

This family-friendly Townsend cabin is located in the mountains, 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Laurel Valley Golf Course, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tube Junction and River Rage Go-Kart Track. Hedgewood Gardens and Tuckaleechee Caverns are also within 6 mi (10 km).

08/02/2024

The Smoky Mountain National Park conducted an unofficial survey with this question:

"If you could only hike one trail in the Smoky Mountains for the rest of your life, which trail would you choose? https://smokymountainnationalpark.com/"

Here are the common answer from the responders:
Alum Cave to Mt. LeConte
Mt LeConte
Appalachian Trail
Abram Falls
Low Gap to Mt Cammerer
Middle Prong
Big Creek Trail
Ramsey Cascade
Chimney Tops
Grotto Falls

Too many options, so little time! What is yours?

If visiting the Smokies for fun or for the joy of hiking, stay with us at:
Cove Mountain Cabin in Wears Valley
vrbo.com/3097764 or airbnb.com/rooms/729758476185283053
Serenity Cabin at Laurel Valley in Townsend
airbnb.com/rooms/893676775001336943 or vrbo.com/3411588

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most-visited national park in the country. Learn more information about the Smoky Mountain National Park.

07/10/2024

The sweltering heat that is affecting pockets of places in the US is not affecting the Smokies, but we are experiencing hotter than usual temperatures. Please be careful when doing hiking or family activities in isolation, check the weather, and stay hydrated.

The GSMNP has 800 miles of trails meandering throughout the park, including 71 miles of the Appalachian Trail, the Smokies are also widely recognized as one of the top hiking destinations in the east. If planning on a hiking trip to the area, check our listing for a great stay.

Cove Mountain Cabin in Wears Valley
vrbo.com/3097764 or airbnb.com/rooms/729758476185283053

Serenity Cabin at Laurel Valley in Townsend
airbnb.com/rooms/893676775001336943 or vrbo.com/3411588

07/01/2024

Summer is already in full swing so make your plans now to celebrate our nation’s Independence Day! You’ll find plenty of amazing July 4th events and things to do in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and around the Smoky Mountains throughout the weekend. Here’s the info for your planning.
1. Gatlinburg's Annual Fourth of July Midnight Parade
The 49th Annual Gatlinburg Fourth of July Midnight Parade will be celebrated on July 3 at 11:59 PM, kicking off at 12:01 AM on July 4th, to ring in the “First Independence Day Celebration in the Nation.” Conner Smith will headline the award-winning parade as Grand Marshal, ushering in the patriotic holiday in a procession of red, white, and blue.
This parade, named as one of the “Top 10 Parades to see in the US” by National Geographic Traveler Magazine, will march through downtown Gatlinburg, beginning at the Baskins Creek Bypass located on East Parkway. Festive floats decorated in sparkling fashion will line the Parkway featuring patriotic marching bands, larger-than-life balloons, and more. Traffic will be terrible so plan ahead.
2. The annual Patriot Festival at the Patriot Park
Experience the fourth of July in Pigeon Forge, TN! The Patriot Festival will feature music, food, fun games and fireworks; all of which are free and open to the public. Pigeon Forge Patriot Festival takes place on Thursday, July 4th at 2pm, and is headlined by music star, Joe Nichols! Other musical guests include Whiskey Icarus and Runaway June. The celebration concludes with the city’s annual fireworks display which will kickoff at dark after the concert. Bring blankets, lawn chairs and the whole family but leave those umbrellas and coolers at home as they will not be permitted. Food vendors will be available. Patriot park is in 186 Old Mill Ave, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863. Free parking is provided at the Teaster Lane Municipal parking lot, and a free shuttle operates every 20 minutes between the lot and festival site.
3. Townsend Annual fourth of July
Don’t miss out on this year's 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks show at the Highland Manor Inn and Conference Center, Thursday, July 4th, at 6:30 PM – 11:30 PM. Come enjoy a day of family fun, music and fireworks with the amazing people of Townsend! Music will be provided so be ready to have some fun! Admission is free and it will be by Highland Manor Inn & Conference Center
7766 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, Tennessee 37882. For more information please call (865) 448-6886.

Come and celebrate America's birthday with your family and friends!