Welcome to Moonshine Meadows, your Wears Valley sanctuary (a luxury mountain cabin where Southern Appalachia meets upscale serenity). Surrounded by the rolling hills of the Smokies, this hideaway offers beautiful views, peaceful surroundings, and all the cabin comforts you need to make you feel home.

Tucked between the charm of Townsend and the buzz of Pigeon Forge, this area is pure Smoky Mountain gold. This luxe Wears Valley cabin is made for families and friends who love nature, need a break and are ready for Smoky Mountain adventures. Even better, it comes with a membership to the beautiful Olympic size pool and fishing pond walking distance from the cabin or a short drive down the road.

The cabin feels like a perfect blend of rugged mountain beauty and rustic luxury - a place where you can feel connected to the land and still have every comfort needed for relaxation and rejuvenation.

The front porch stretches across the cabin, lined with rocking chairs, perfect for enjoying the cool mountain breezes that drift down and evening sunsets. The cabin is nestled on the edge of a gentle hillside with a view of the lush valley and the mountain called Roundtop.

Inside, the cabin exudes a welcoming, cozy vibe. The main living area is open and airy, with a vaulted ceiling supported by timber beams. A stone fireplace anchors the room with comfortable chairs and a plush sofa arranged in front, creating the perfect setting for relaxing with a good book, enjoying the warmth of the fire after a long day of hiking or watching a good movie on the large flat screen TV.

Gleaming granite countertops stretch across the adjacent kitchen offering plenty of space for meal prep and a convenient coffee station. The space opens into a dining area centered around a stunning log dining table perfect for creative family dinners, holiday feasts, or casual breakfasts with friends where the smell of pancakes and coffee lingers in the air.

Sleep comes easy here. After you have soaked in the wild. you can sleep in the plush. Both bedrooms feel like a sanctuary, a retreat that combines rustic charm with luxurious comfort. The centerpiece in each bedroom is a stunning log bed, handcrafted from thick, polished logs that retain their natural curves and knots, showcasing the beauty of the wood. The king bed frames are large, yet warm and inviting, with an intricate design that hints at craftsmanship and attention to detail. The bedding is a mix of rich, earthy tones - deep browns, warm creams, and forest greens- that echo the natural surroundings outside. Each bedroom has its own private bathroom and a porch door that opens out to the fresh mountain air and morning sunshine. For extra guests, the living room has a queen size sofa bed (and a porch door too).

Because the kids deserve their own slice of heaven (adults too), on the lower level of the cabin is a fantastic game room complete with a pool table, air hockey, foosball, and an arcade game. (Photos coming soon.)

A wooden deck stretches out from the back of the house bordered by a railing and partially shaded by an overhead roof. On one side, a sturdy gas grill sits near the railing just a few steps away from a lovely outdoor dining table with matching chairs and cushioned seats perfect for leisurely outdoor meals. On the other side, a bubbling hot tub invites you in with steam curling into the crisp mountain air.

In the picnic mood? A picnic table, set beneath the open sky and partial shade of the trees - can be the center of your families' al fresco meal. Set a checkered tablecloth and serve your favorite fresh, grilled veggies, juicy burgers, fruit salad, and homemade pie.

At the base of the property, a gently flowing spring-fed creek trickles beneath a canopy of leafy trees. A weathered wooden picnic table sits just a few feet from it - a perfect spot for a quiet moment or a spontaneous sketching session.

Love the name—Moonshine Meadows? It brings up memories of the very local Appalachian history where mountain distillers fired up their stills in the peaceful, lush fields under the cover of darkness—hence the name moonshine, because it was often made by the light of the moon. Today you can still enjoy the backwoods, but the shine is just down the road 2 miles at the local distillery.

Bring your friends and family to Moonshine Meadows for: dancing fireflies, starry nights, a little magic and a lot of comfort!

Day driving trips through Cades Cove, to Kuwohi (Formerly Clingmans Dome), around the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, to the Mountain Farm Museum & Mingus Mill near Cherokee or on the Tail of the Dragon always make fun & enjoyable outings. The entrance to the new scenic Wears Valley/Walland section of the Foothills Parkway which took over 50 years to complete is located just 2 miles from Moonshine Meadows.

Important Notice About The Great Smoky Mountains National Park:
If you are planning on visiting The Great Smoky Mountains National Park and will be parked for longer than 15 minutes, you must purchase a parking pass.

There are a couple of different ways to obtain a Parking Permit. Please see the details below.
You may purchase daily, weekly, or annual parking tags from the stores listed below. Store hours change seasonally so be sure to check online before heading out to a particular location.

Please Note: Daily and weekly parking tags purchased in person at one of the locations below must be used starting on the date of purchase and daily tags expire at 11:59 PM EDT on the date of purchase. The same is true for weekly passes. Weekly parking passes expire 7 days from the original date of purchase at 11:59 PM EDT.

Where to purchase Parking Tags Locally & in North Carolina:
Gatlinburg Welcome Center - 1011 Banner Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Sugarlands Visitor Center - 1420 Fighting Creek Gap Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (Preferred Location)
Greenbrier Grocery - 2406 E. Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
The Great Smokies Welcome Center - 7929 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Townsend, TN 37882 (Preferred Location)
Cades Cove Visitor Center - 686 Cades Cove Loop Road, Townsend, TN 37882
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont Store - 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN 37882
Kuwohi Visitor Center (Formerly Clingmans Dome Visitor Center) 7078 Clingmans Dome Road, Cherokee, NC 28719
Oconaluftee Visitor Center - 1194 Newfound Gap Highway, Cherokee, NC 28719
Graham County Travel and Tourism & Welcome Center - 474 Rodney Orr Bypass, Robbinsville, NC 28711
Swain County Visitor Center - 2 Everett Street, Bryson City, NC 28713
Visit NC Smokies Visitor Center - 91 North Lakeshore Drive, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745

There are several Kiosks located throughout the area as well. We have listed a sampling of locations below. However, the list in not complete.

Metcalf Bottoms Kiosk
Townsend Wye Kiosk
Sugarlands Visitor Center Kiosk
Kuwohi Parking Lot (Formerly Clingmans Dome Parking Lot)
Newfound Gap Overlook Kiosk

You may also purchase your parking tag online. However, you must print it because the park officials will not print it for you.

We hope you have fun during your stay. Getting back to life’s simple pleasures and turning off the cellphone and spending quality time with loved ones is truly what life is all about.

When you are considering booking a cabin with a hot tub in the Wears Valley, Tennessee area, we know you have a lot of choices. Please consider booking Moonlight Meadows because it truly is an outstanding cabin. The owners have given enormous attention to details to ensure comfort during your stay. At Accommodations By Great Cabins In The Smokies, we strive to be the #1 rental agency in Wears Valley, Tennessee and we want your vacation time to be the best it can be!

For local dining near the cabin, some favorites are: Grandmother’s Kitchen, Elvira’s Café, Pawpaw’s Cajun Kitchen, Sloppy Hog Burger Joint, and the Wear Valley Social Food Truck Park.

Sleeps 6
Check In Time 4:00 PM
Check Out Time: 10:00 AM
Paved roads to cabin
Easy cabin access during winter weather
Motorcycles OK
Parking for 3 vehicles
Not suitable for trailers
Must Be 25 or older to rent
Closed to arrivals & departures on Thanksgiving & Christmas Day
Security camera outside

Anakeesta: 16 miles
Dollywood: 15 miles
Gatlinburg: 16 miles
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Entrance – Wears Valley 2 miles
Metcalf Bottoms: 3 miles
Kroger: 10 miles
Publix: 10 miles
Wal-Mart: 13 miles

Emotional Support Animals: Per official ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) guidance, emotional support animals (ESAs) are not covered by federal public accommodations laws. We do not accept emotional support animals in non-pet friendly cabins since these animals are not protected by any applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations regarding short term lodging in Tennessee. Renters with emotional support animals may only bring their ESA with them if they are staying in a pet friendly cabin and pay the relevant $75.00 non-refundable pet fee. Renters with service animals for a disability are explicitly protected under both federal and state law. The ADA defines service animals as dogs that have been “trained to perform a task directly related to a person’s disability.” Service animals are explicitly protected under both state and federal law, and, as such, are welcome in any of our cabins.