We thank you for renting our mountain home.  We hope you will find it as you expect it. We would appreciate you and your guests' cooperation in a couple of areas that will make your stay safe and enjoyable.  These will also keep our home in the condition that you expected for our next guests.

Directions to Our Cabin

From Hwy 321 (E Lamar Alexander PKWY), Turn right onto Old Tuckaleechee Road then Turn Right onto Laurel Valley Rd until you reach the Gatehouse to check in your first time through (see Check in Instructions). Take a left at the gatehouse onto Laurel Rd. stay to your left the whole way until you reach a 3 way stop. Turn left onto Lakeside Trce, the cabin is on the left with a steep driveway across from the big red roof house.

Max Overnight Occupancy: 6

Security Deposit: The $250 will be returned to you no later than 14 days after your date of departure if the house rules are followed and there is no damage to the house. 

What We Provide:

  • 1 bath towel + 1 hand towel + 1 washcloth per guest

  • A few starter rolls of toilet paper in each bathroom

  • Linens and blankets

  • Fully equipped kitchen of the most common housewares

  • Refrigerator, Electric Stove, Microwave, Keurig Coffee Machine (with a few pods to start you off), Traditional Coffee Maker (filters and coffee needed), Drink Blender, Toaster, Hand Mixer and Rice Maker

  • A few starter trash bags in the kitchen

  • Gas Grill with gas and grilling accessories (Look for the black zipped case in the bottom drawer in the kitchen)

What To Pack (Or Grab in Town):

  • Extra towels

  • Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, etc.)

  • Laundry detergent 

  • Extra trash bags

  • Extra toilet paper + paper towels

Safety and Security:

  • Laurel Valley is committed to the safety and security of all residents and visitors. A security officer is on duty and access to the property is limited between the hours of 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. You must have a visitor’s pass to enter between these hours. The first time you pass the gatehouse after 6:00 p.m. you will need to stop by to pick up a guest pass for your stay. If you plan to have additional guests enter to visit you after 6:00 p.m. please contact us so we may get them a guest pass as well. 

  • The golf course is private property and during playing hours poses a risk to your safety should you venture onto the 14th whole.

  • The house has two outdoor security cameras that cover the front door, back door, and bottom back deck steps. They are only there for your protection and do not record inside any part of the home. 

  • Bears and other wild animals:

    • Laurel Valley is an active black bear habitat with many other wild animals like coyotes and foxes that live in the mountainous woods.

    • Never, ever feed black bears either on purpose or by accident. Black bears and people live close together in Laurel Valley. It is important for people to do what they can to make sure that black bears stay wild and that they do not get food from people.

    • Always lock the outdoor trash can with the carabiner and never overfill. 

    • We are located lower on the mountains and in a more populated area, but it is possible to have wild animals close, especially at night. 

    • For more information, Laurel Valley Bear Information, At Home Bear Tips, and Outdoor Bear Tips

  • FIRES ARE OUR ENEMY.  

    • Fireworks are prohibited from houses, decks, and yards.  

    • There are to be no bonfires or fire rings or open fires of any kind.

    • The fireplace in the house is NOT in operation, except to light the small tea candles for atmosphere. 

    • Fire Extinguishers are located in the kitchen and laundry closet. 

    • There is NO SMOKING allowed inside the home. If you smoke outside on the decks, please properly dispose of the butts after completely extinguishing.  

    • Please be careful using the grass grill. Grilling accessories included to clean the grill in between uses

    • Intentional or accidental starting of fires may be a violation of law and may involve a maximum of 5 years in prison and a $50,000 fine plus damages. 

  • Local Emergency Contacts: Townsend Safety Resources 

Pet Friendly Rules:

  • We are happy to share our cabin home with your furry loved ones for a small additional cleaning fee and with a few rules to ensure their safety and that the home remains in good condition for the next renters.

  • A $50 dollar per pet charge up to two pets must be paid prior to your arrival to receive your access code. 

  • Breed and size restrictions do apply, please contact us for more details.

  • We happily provide plenty of dog bags and guests must pick up after their pets and place the bag in the small sealed metal container on the back deck. Please do not throw the poop bags into any other trash cans. 

  • Please keep them on leash in the neighborhood and off of the golf course. 

  • We understand accidents happen. There is Resolve pet cleaning supplies under the kitchen sink. Please report any significant damage asap. Discovery after you leave may result in forfeiture of your deposit. 

  • When taking your pets out at night please remember you are in a cabin in the woods and bears or other wild animals could

It is the renter’s responsibility to explain these rules to their guests and to abide by these rules. Any failure to perform each check out task required could forfeit your deposit. Significant damage and destruction could result in additional charges beyond your security deposit. 

We understand that accidents happen and will try our best to be understanding. We will also try to correct any failures of the above promises on our part as soon as possible during your stay. Please contact any of the numbers below as soon as possible if you run into any trouble:

Jake: 615-364-3226

Annie: 571-354-3980