Count how many friends and family are visiting Townsend with you and review your plans for the stay. Determine what amenities are essential and list special needs or considerations. Although price is your priority, cabin size and style also figure in the search for a good rental. Tiny Townsend offers rustic cabins as well as those with hot tubs and fireplaces, so know what you want before you look.
Look at cabin rental listings. Two good Internet sites to review are the Townsend Chamber of Commerce and the Smoky Mountain Convention and Visitors Bureau. Each one offers lists of rentals, all with contact information, some with website links. Note names of establishments that catch your eye, and don't make assumptions about the simplicity of the accommodations from the establishment name. Smoky Mountain Log Cabins throws in a kitchen and nearby trout-filled stream, while Carnes Log Cabins come with outdoor hot tubs, jacuzzis, cable television and covered porches with rocking chairs and swings.
Compare the prices of the establishments that please you. Factor in any difference in amenities and make a short list of your top five selections. Call each complex to determine availability during the period you plan to visit and to ask about any discounts offered. Use this information to make your final choice.
