Dancing Bear Lodge

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January 2025

February 2025

Luxury Cabin, 1 King Bed (Leconte) (Pet Friendly) | Terrace/patio

Luxury Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Pet Friendly) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free minibar items, iron/ironing board

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Bar

Housekeeping

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Explore the area

137 Apple Valley Way, Townsend, TN, 37882

The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum
3 min drive
Dark Island Swinging Bridge
3 min drive
Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail
4 min drive
Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
28 min drive

Room options

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free minibar items, iron/ironing board

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28 sq m
Resort view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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28 sq m
Resort view
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1 King Bed

Villa, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Semi-Detached)

28 sq m
Resort view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Cottage, 2 Double Beds (Jack Pine) (Semi-Detached)

28 sq m
Resort view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Villa, 2 Queen Beds (Semi-Detached)

28 sq m
Resort view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Luxury Cabin, 1 King Bed (Leconte) (Pet Friendly)

46 sq m
Resort view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Luxury Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Pet Friendly)

56 sq m
Resort view
Sleeps 6
2 King Beds

Deluxe Cabin, 1 King Bed, Fireplace (Pet Friendly)

37 sq m
Resort view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe Plus Cabin, 1 King Bed (Pet Friendly)

42 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Standard Cabin, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub (Pet Friendly)

37 sq m
Resort view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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Pool

Breakfast included

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Parking included

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

5 Jan - 6 Jan

About this property

Lodge in Townsend with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe

This smoke-free lodge features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a conference centre. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, free use of bicycles and express check-out. Housekeeping is available on request.

Dancing Bear Lodge offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and complimentary bottles of water. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include dressing gowns, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Townsend lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Dancing Bear Lodge, you'll be close to Tuckaleechee Caverns. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.

Free continental breakfast served daily
Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
Amenities include 2 meeting rooms and a conference centre
On-site recreation includes complimentary bicycles
Just a 3-minute drive from The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum and a few minutes from Dark Island Swinging Bridge
Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)

Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There are 2 meeting rooms available. Dancing Bear Lodge also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Townsend lodge is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Dancing Bear Lodge has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Free self parking on site

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast available daily 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Couples/private dining
Private picnics

Things to do

Free bicycle rentals
Shopping centre
Spa tub

Family friendly

In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

2 meeting rooms
Conference centre

Outdoors

Garden
In the mountains
Picnic area

Spa

In-room massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Portable shower seat

Room amenities

Bedroom

Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided

Entertainment

TV with cable channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Free minibar (limited items)
Microwave
Refrigerator

Air conditioning
Heating
Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: USD 50.00

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 5:00 PM

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Certain rooms only
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Late check-out fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

The front desk at this property is open daily from 9 AM - 5:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

This property requires a credit card on file for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

We should mention

Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Dancing Bear Lodge Townsend

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Dancing Bear Lodge Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family

2 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

A little pricey compared to the others places in the area but the grounds are beautiful and the cabin was cozy. It was nice to walk down to the restaurants and coffee shop.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

8 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolutely wonderful stay

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with family

20 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfectly peaceful location

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis

15 Jul 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Leafie

25 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Birthday get away

Loved the area and the villa! The only downside was the bed, very hard and uncomfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner

16 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We were surprised how the individual units were tucked away on a quiet road in the woods. Our unit met our expectations and more. Porch off the back looked into the woods. Dinner at the bistro was wonderful. We had salmon and fried oysters. It is a Fabulous property.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Travelled with family

6 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Our cabin was fabulous from the gift basket, robes, pillow to beds, great pillows clean coffee, Crane in the fridge. I would recommend 10

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Galina

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets

2 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The property/cabin was in a great location (not far from anything). Their were plenty of restaurants near by and all kinds as well.This Cabin was pet friendly which made me happy and could not find a petsitter at the last minute. I took my dog with me and plenty of places accepted him with outdoor seating with no issues. My only issue for the Dancing Bear lodge Cabin which was located near the restaurant was there was no parking space available when I had returned from my evening adventures. I had a very tough time finding a parking spot when I had returned back to the cabin very tired. There were supposed to be signs up for spaces reserving spots for both of those cabins but no one seems to be paying attention to them! Space is limited and it is a very small parking lot as well. I went to cades cove (saw a least 2 sets of bears with cubs) , saw some waterfalls and went shopping.Overall, I'm glad I picked this place and would recommend it to friends and family!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family

2 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Cabins are very nice with nice views.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Rashelle, Chattanooga

31 May 2024

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

8 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyed our stay at Dancing Bear Lodge

I only have one small complaint about our stay at Dancing Bear Lodge - the mattress needs replacing (it felt like falling in a hole). Everything else was wonderful - clean, comfortable, welcoming, attractive. Loved welcome basket and lots of towels. Setting is lovely and nice comp'd breakfast at Apple Valley Cafe. Would gladly stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent

12 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Secluded but convenient location

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Santhanam

12 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Check in was at 4 pm later than other hotels

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family

2 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic!

Our family of 3 spent 3 nights at Dancing Bear Lodge in one of the duplex cabins, and also ate at the restaurant 3 nights in a row. It was absolutely fantastic in every way, from the welcome basket in the cabin to s'mores by the fire pit after dinner. The breakfasts down the hill at the cafe are also outstanding. If we come back to the SMNP area, this is where we will stay again, no question.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

charlotte

31 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Branch, Fayetteville

Travelled with family and small children

27 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This is an excellent place to stay for a visit to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The park entrance is only a few minutes away, with quick access to Cades Cove. The cabins are named after certain sites in the Smokies. We stayed in the “Abrams Falls” double king loft cabin. The entire cabin was very clean and the grounds were well-maintained. At the entrance to the premises, there is the Dancing Bean coffee shop, plus a family restaurant, an outdoor store, and a gift shop all right there. The cabins are up the hill, and a high end bistro in the middle of the cabins (we did not get to try the bistro). Each cabin has its own parking. There are walking trails on the property. The staff was very welcoming, helpful, and informative about the area. Our only regret was that we didn’t stay longer.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

27 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful area, property...amazing stay

This is a one of a kind, top tier cabin and property. The bistro was OUT of this world! You WILL SPEND A LOT dining there, but every cent is worth it. The cabins are beautiful, romantic, and every single detail is well thought out. We will be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with group

25 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Best restaurant in the mountains

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

25 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

24 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Favorite cabins in the Smokies

Dancing Bear is my favorite peaceful place in the Smokies. The fireplace in the cabin is warm and cozy with lots of firewood readily available close by. The cabin is well equipped and has a fabulous hot tub on the back porch. There is not a speck of dust anywhere in the cabin. The Apple Cafe’ is convenient to the cabins and there is a nice welcoming basket of trail food in the room. Having coffee at the Dancing Bean is a must and a dinner at the first class restaurant, Appalachian Bistro. I have never had a bad meal there. The fire pit is a great spot for a dessert of s’mores after dinner. A great getaway from the noise of city life. Especially nice in the winter. A prime spot if you prefer peace over the amusements of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. It’s not very far to either of these if you get the urge to visit these spots though. Yes! Both my husband and I ( and our two furkids) are fans of the Dancing Bear.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

12 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love this place!

Absolutely love this property! Always clean and comfortable, all cabins are very private.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner

30 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

For the most part, we loved our stay here. However, we found that the cabin wasn't completely spic and span and feel that for the money we paid, it certainly should have been. More importantly, the shower is extremely difficult to manage--you have to get completely in the shower to turn it on and then move extremely quickly to get away from the cold water. The floor of the shower does get slippery and my husband fell and bruised himself pretty badly. This was in the LeConte cabin. I did notify management of the situation and, although the woman I spoke with was extremely nice, she showed no concern for my husband. On the other hand, she did indicate that they might look into making changes to the shower setup so that no one else has the same problem. On the brighter side. the cabin had everything we needed, was extremely comfortable, the restaurant is fabulous and the location near Cade's Cove can't be beat.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023