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Riverfront Couple's Retreat in Smoky Mountains!

Riverfront apartment with kitchen and patio

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Townsend Vacation Rental | 1BR | 1BA | 500 Sq Ft | Stairs Required
Shared Fire Pit (Wood Provided)
Living Room | Free WiFi | Central A/C & Heat
Living area
Dining Space | Dishware/Flatware

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Water view

Explore the area

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Townsend, TN
  • Place, The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Townsend Visitor Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Dark Island Swinging Bridge
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area

About this property

Riverfront Couple's Retreat in Smoky Mountains!

Close to Hiking & Waterfalls | Deck w/ River Views | 2nd-Floor Unit | 20 Mi to Dollywood

Complete with all the comforts of home, this Townsend vacation rental offers endless outdoor amenities, including a fire pit, river-view deck, al fresco dining, and plenty of waterfront seating. After a day of hiking or exploring the Tuckaleechee Caverns, return to the 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment to relax in the serene surroundings. Planning a day trip? Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge are about 20 miles away!

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom: 1 king bed

SHARED PERKS
- River-view deck w/ seating
- Al fresco dining
- Fire pit (wood provided)
- Outdoor shower

APARTMENT PERKS
- Cozy living space, decorative stone fireplace
- 2-person dining table

KITCHEN
- Stove/oven, refrigerator
- Microwave, coffee maker
- Cooking basics, dishware/flatware

GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Linens/towels
- Air conditioning, central heating
- Basic toiletries, hair dryer, bathroom w/ shower/tub combo

ACCESSIBILITY
- Stairs required for entry
- Single-story unit on 2nd floor

FAQ
- Valuable antiques/collectibles (may not be suitable for young children)

PARKING
- Driveway (2 vehicles)

ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS
- There are 4 additional properties available on-site, each with separate nightly rates. If you would like to reserve multiple rentals, please inquire for more information prior to booking

-- THE LOCATION --

- Surrounded by the Great Smoky Mountains
- On-site access to the Townsend Historical Trail & the Little River
- 3 miles to Tuckaleechee Caverns
- 7-9 miles to Spruce Flats Falls & Meigs Falls
- 20-30 miles to Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg & Sevierville
- 20 miles to McGhee Tyson Airport

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This single-story unit is on the 2nd floor and requires stairs for entry
- There are antiques and collectibles on-site; the property may not be suitable for young children
- There are other bookable vacation rental units on-site, with some shared amenities; other guests may be present during your stay
- Firewood is provided for the fire pit; however, for safety reasons, lighting mechanisms such as matches, lighters, or fire starters are not provided. Guests are encouraged to bring their own or purchase them locally
- Your safety matters. There are external security cameras facing the parking lot. These do not look into any interior spaces
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Water view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Townsend

Located in Townsend, this apartment is in the mountains and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cades Cove can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Ober Mountain. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Jack Renfro Stadium, or consider a night out at The Trillium Venue. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spa, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and hunting nearby.
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Townsend, TN

What's nearby

  • The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Dark Island Swinging Bridge - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Cades Cove - 22 min drive - 20.7 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Townsend Abbey - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Apple Valley Cafe Express - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Little River Pub And Deli - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Dancing Bean - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Townsend Pancske House - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront Couple's Retreat in Smoky Mountains! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riverfront Couple's Retreat in Smoky Mountains!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverfront Couple's Retreat in Smoky Mountains!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Riverfront Couple's Retreat in Smoky Mountains! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum, Dark Island Swinging Bridge, and Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail. Townsend Visitor Center and Tube Junction are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic beautiful property it was quiet and serene. Really close to cades cove it was perfect for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly F.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Could not control temp of the room and no tv provided. Check in was very confusing as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary getaway

Very clean, well equipped rooms. Peaceful and relaxing stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet. No mosquitoes or gnats at all (first week in June). Clean and very comfortable with a great kitchen. Fantastic river view! We would highly recommend this place to our friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing getaway

A nice place to get away. It was nice and quite place to enjoy the outdoors.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger Dale S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very enjoyable stay

Close enough to the river to hear it. Right in Townsend. The apartment is perfect for 2 people. Communication with the owner is simple enough. I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Richard

Give it a try

This was a very good place, especially for couples who want to stay several days or more. It has a lot of bed and breakfast type of qualities yet rustic.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marla W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great short stay in Townsend

We had a great time in Townsend. There is a place to eat right next door - Little River Pub, if I remember correctly - which is very convenient, although we used the kitchen each morning to make breakfast. The rental was in a good location, and watching the river flow by while sitting on the porch was very relaxing. We stayed 2 nights and felt it was not enough time to see all there is to see in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

chere a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

log cabin

Very cute log cabin! One bed, hot tub bath, full kitchen with everything you need except a TV.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick respit while traveling

My husband and I were able to get a two night getaway. We LOVED the location on the river, the porch and rocking chairs to just listen to the river. The property is nice as well: fire pit/ sandwich/pub right on property. We would come again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and cozy

Very clean. Very quiet, almost like being at home with out a lot of people around. Very cozy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

River front cabin

We enjoyed our stay at the Strawberry Patch Inn. The porch overlooking the Little River was our favorite part. We enjoyed watching the Canadian geese and their babies. Room was very clean and had everything we needed. Having the deli next door was convenient for sandwiches, drinks and live music! Temperature was adjusted by host when requested.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean. Very quiet

The stairs up were steep. It was well furnished. Had necessary toiletries. The king size bed was great and the linens were very soft. Loved sitting on the balcony and listening to the stream run and the birds sing. Would go again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Piece of Heaven

Beautifully decorated, wonderfully located, immaculately cleaned describes the apartment we spent our 51st wedding celebration in. The host was incredibly nice and made check in easy. Whether we were in the apartment having lunch or on the deck having coffee in the cool morning breeze it was a memory not soon to be forgotten. We will go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Dan

51st Anniversary

It was terrific!!! The apartment was very clean, nicely decorated, and situated on a beautiful location on the river. You can sit on the balcony and listen to the babble of the creek. Check in and out was a breeze. The host was polite. The area is situated about a 30 minute beautiful drive from Pigeon Forge. So you can plan a day trip to there. But there is lots to do in Townsend. Whatever you decide, this is a beautiful place to spend time in.

10/10 Excellent

Marla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. It's too bad they were let down by Evolve, who did not send us the email about checking in. We ended up phoning a number we saw on a piece of paper attached to a room so that we could check in over the phone. Once we did that Wendy was very helpful and personable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Kim A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and clean

This was the first trip without kids that my husband and I had taken in years. The location was good was easy to find. Wendy was friendly and check in was relatively easy as well as check out. There was no television but that was perfectly fine because it added to the peacefulness. Sound travels through the building but everyone pretty much followed the “guiet time” guidelines which was great. I do have to add that housekeeping does an excellent job. This was the cleanest place we have ever stayed. Had a wonderful, restful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Amenities
The upstairs porch was good , view very good , downstairs porch which you had to pass thru was cluttered ,lawnmower ,misc items all over , not pleasing, The first view as you drive in makes you question rooms . Not a welcoming view
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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6/10 Okay

Debra

Pros and cons

I understand the rules, just would not have booked a stay where the sound carries so much that you have to use your indoor voices after 9:30 and could not use the jacuzzi tub so as not to disturb the guest underneath. We get away so seldom and this was our anniversary weekend and we got to the point that we were afraid of doing something wrong and getting in trouble and we also were cognizant of our neighbors following the rules. The porch was nice and the rushing water in the creek was nice and the place was clean. Not our cup of tea. ☹️

6/10 Okay

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Miss leading listing

This 3 old cabins from the 1800’s that have been moved and placed together in an apartment/ Inn style with 6 total rooms/ apartments together in one building there is NO PRIVACY you can hear everything going on in the rooms around you! The owner I believe lives I downstairs or very close and watch's the cameras and sees when you come and go! Yes its a beautiful location. The room was clean and just fine for my Husband and myself. However the there was no mention that it was an upstairs apartment in a shared apartment building where we would be able to hear everything and have to worry about everything and everyone around us hearing us walk around on the old creeky floors. And the tub and shower in our room had a lot of water damage that was not mentioned or shown in the picture. Nor was the fact that it was a deep tub that would have to be stepped over into. All and all it worked for a quick get away but we will not be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pretty place with a great riverside backyard.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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4/10 Poor

Don

Not recommended

Whereas the apartment was clean and tidy, the outside of the building is not well kept. A lot of trash and other items laying about. The area is inconvenient for shopping for food items and last minute things you may have forgotten without driving a considerable distance. It is very close to the highway so there is traffic noise. No tv in the apartment and we were not able to connect to the Wi-Fi. Even though there is a fireplace you are not allowed to have a fire. The lady that checked us in remotely was rude. You must follow here directions to check in exactly and use multiple apps (text, WhatsApp and phone) She asked what time we were going to arrive and I told her it was a 3 hour trip, we were 10 minutes early and she made a comment that were were earlier than she expected. And made a comment that my truck wasn’t squared up enough in the parking area. It sort of started the stay off to a bad start.
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4/10 Poor

Siobahn

birthday trip

Our initially interaction with the host was not pleasant at all, she was actually a little rude. Earlier in the day I texted her regarding the door code process and she sent back a long text that seemed to be the standard text with all the information regarding the stay and check in. she requested once we arrived and parked to call her which we did, once on the phone however it was hard to hear her over the running water from the river and wind and when i missed one of her directions she was wasn't friendly at all about, in fact my husband at that point no longer even wanted to stay. Then when I missed how she was going to send me the code for the door and asked her about it, she again was rude on the phone. The temperature in our room was controlled downstairs and we would need to reach out to her if we needed it changed, but her previous experience with her was so unpleasant we preferred to bundle up with extra blankets than contact her. We did enjoy our trip and everyone in the area was incredible friendly from the IGA to Peaceful Side Social, we would stay in this area again but definitely have no plans to stay at this location again.

10/10 Excellent

Dawn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and Comfy.

Had a lovely stay. Great location to visit Cades Cove, National Park, Gatlinburg, and Pigeon Forge. The little apartment was perfect. Would love to come back and stay again sometime.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

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