Homestead in Wears Valley is a mountain cabin community in Wears Valley, between Pigeon Forge and Townsend. Its larger wooded lots and quiet valley setting make it a peaceful base, with Pigeon Forge on one side and the national park's quieter western entrances on the other.
Room to breathe
Homestead is known for larger lots, so cabins have more space and privacy than in many busier resort communities. It's a good choice when you want to hear the woods instead of your neighbors.
The quieter side of the Smokies
Wears Valley trades the traffic of the Parkway for farmland, mountain views and a slower pace. It's an easy place to unwind at the end of the day.
Between Pigeon Forge and Townsend
Head one way for the shows and attractions of Pigeon Forge, or the other way toward Townsend and Cades Cove. Homestead puts both within an easy drive.
Wears Valley has its own shops and restaurants, which you can explore with our guides to things to do in Wears Valley and the top Wears Valley restaurants. Nearby, the Foothills Parkway offers sweeping mountain views, the national park's Metcalf Bottoms area is close by, and Cades Cove is a scenic drive through Townsend. Back the other way, Dollywood and the Pigeon Forge Parkway are a short drive.
Families and groups
Larger lots and a quiet setting give groups room to spread out. Browse more family cabins and large cabins.
Couples
Wooded privacy and valley views make Homestead a relaxing pick for two. See our honeymoon cabins for more options.
Hikers and nature lovers
Staying on the Wears Valley side puts you closer to Cades Cove, Metcalf Bottoms and the quieter trailheads on the west side of the park.
Expect mountain roads
Roads in Homestead climb into the hills. Take your time, especially after dark and in winter weather.
Use your arrival directions
GPS can be unreliable in the valley, so keep the directions from your reservation handy for check-in.
Plan an early Cades Cove trip
Cades Cove is busiest midday. Heading out early from Wears Valley gives you a better chance at wildlife and a lighter crowd. Our Wears Valley first-timer's guide has more planning tips.
Stock up before you arrive
Grocery options in Wears Valley are limited, so pick up supplies in Pigeon Forge on the way in.
Homestead is in Wears Valley, between Pigeon Forge and Townsend. Cabin addresses there use Sevierville.
Pigeon Forge is a short drive along Wears Valley Road. Each cabin's listing shows its distance to popular spots.
Yes. Wears Valley is one of the closer areas to Cades Cove, reached by a scenic drive through Townsend.
Yes. Both are in Wears Valley. See our Preserve Resort page for cabins there.
Yes. Browse the cabins above and book direct with Colonial Properties to get our Stay & Play Pass.
Looking for more options? Browse more cabins near Cades Cove, and book direct to get our Stay & Play Pass with free attraction tickets for every paid night.