Privately situated on over seven acres of gated woodland, Cades Cove Lodge aspires to be the ultimate group and large family mountain retreat. Located only 1500 feet from the Rich Mountain Road exit from Cades Cove, Ace Gap and Rich Mountain Trailheads, as well as only minutes from middle of Townsend restaurants, shopping, golfing, and fishing. The space Newly renovated with over $200,000 of improvements! Privately situated on over seven acres of gated woodland, Cades Cove Lodge aspires to be the ultimate group and large family mountain retreat. Located only 1500 feet from the Rich Mountain Road exit from Cades Cove, Ace Gap and Rich Mountain Trailheads, as well as only minutes from middle of Townsend restaurants, shopping, golfing, fishing, and while staying at this home, guests will have access to the Wild Laurel Fitness Center at NO charge, and access to the swimming pool for a small fee. A fully updated chef's kitchen with stainless appliances, eat-in bar and dining area for sixteen people adjoins the large great room that overlooks expansive layers of mountain views, including the "Missing Link" of the Foothills Parkway and facing sunrise. You will also find comfortable seating, a large stone fireplace, and a sixty five inch Smart Television. The Primary Suite is located on the main floor and offers a King Bed, sitting room with electric fireplace, and expansive mountain views, and large bathroom with private Jacuzzi tub and separate custom tile shower. A Junior Suite on top floor offers a new private ensuite bath as well as a Queen bed, large sitting area with a fireplace, mountain view, and private balcony. A third Junior Suite on the top floor, features a Queen bed with a sitting area, fireplace, mountain views, and private balcony. A remodeled bath is shared with adjacent Bunk Room for children, which sleeps three with a twin and full bed. The lower entry level Bunk Room has two Double Bed Bunks to sleep 8. Room features a fireplace and it's own private entrance from our outdoor amenities with expansive views. Bunk Room has use of full bath also located on the lower level. Entertainment and games are featured throughout the Lower Level with a "Pub Room" with a pool table, dart board and fireplace. Area also features an air hockey table and arcade games for everyone's enjoyment. Watch your favorite sporting event or movie in our Theater Room which completes our indoor entertainment with seating for twelve. Our outdoor paver patio features over six hundred feet of fun and relaxation with a fire pit and plenty of seating to enjoy a beautiful mountain evening roasting s'mores, telling tales, or relaxing to the sounds of nature. There is plenty of level parking for up to five cars and a single car garage for bikes, motorcycles, or your prized vehicle. Guest access Guests have full access to this home, except for any closets that may be locked.