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Pet Friendly ☀River Access☀2 bdrm/1 bath☀At Park Entrance☀Screened Porch

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A rustic cabin with a fire pit and blue chairs, surrounded by a wooden fence and lush greenery.
A wooden cabin with a porch, two wooden benches, a ceiling fan, and a welcome sign.
A rustic cabin with a green roof, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A set of stone steps leading up a grassy slope, surrounded by trees and a wooden fence.
A cabin interior with a brown leather couch, a wooden cabinet, and a window with a view of a red car outside.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Townsend, TN
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, River Rage Go-Kart Track
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1st Upstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2nd Upstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Townsend

Located in Townsend, this cabin is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Island at Pigeon Forge and Old Mill are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cades Cove. Ober Mountain and Anakeesta are not to be missed. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Townsend, TN

What's nearby

  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • River Rage Go-Kart Track - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Cades Cove - 19 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Dollywood - 39 min drive - 39.6 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sloppy Hog Saloon - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Peaceful Side Social - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Townsend Abbey - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burgermaster Drive-in - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Heavenly Roast - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet Friendly ☀River Access☀2 bdrm/1 bath☀At Park Entrance☀Screened Porch pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Pet Friendly ☀River Access☀2 bdrm/1 bath☀At Park Entrance☀Screened Porch?

As of Oct 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pet Friendly ☀River Access☀2 bdrm/1 bath☀At Park Entrance☀Screened Porch on Nov 16, 2026 start from CA $167, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Pet Friendly ☀River Access☀2 bdrm/1 bath☀At Park Entrance☀Screened Porch?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet Friendly ☀River Access☀2 bdrm/1 bath☀At Park Entrance☀Screened Porch?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet Friendly ☀River Access☀2 bdrm/1 bath☀At Park Entrance☀Screened Porch located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail and Townsend Visitor Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway for us! Exactly what we were looking for. The cabin was simplistic with all the basic essentials which we loved. We loved the porch beds and fire pit. Super clean and beds were comfy. Of course the air could flow a little better upstairs but it was fine with us and had no problems. Would definitely recommend and would stay again. It was in a good location too and the scenery was beautiful everywhere we went. Suited our needs to a T and was exactly what we had in mind.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was Great. Wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 8, 2026
Thank you so much for the 10/10 rating! We are thrilled to hear that everything was great and that you had a wonderful stay at the cabin. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back to the Smokies again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time staying here and loved it. Great swimming area and accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 30, 2025
Thank you, Wayne, for choosing to stay with us again! We're so glad you loved your visit and enjoyed the great swimming area and accommodations. We truly appreciate your return visit and hope to welcome you back for a third stay in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location and great cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place. Clean
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 18, 2026
Thank you for the 8/10 review! We are so glad you found the cabin beautiful and clean. We appreciate you choosing to stay with us and hope to welcome you back for another great stay in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary trip

Great cabin in great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our 3rd year there, and we continue to enjoy it. Recommend that the grill be cleaned more regularly, but everything else was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 18, 2026
Hi Chris, thank you so much for being a loyal guest and choosing to stay with us for the third year in a row! We are thrilled to hear that you continue to enjoy the cabin and its location by the park. We also sincerely appreciate your feedback regarding the grill. We have shared this with our cleaning team to ensure it receives more regular attention moving forward. Thank you for helping us improve the experience for your next visit. We look forward to seeing you for year number four!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The location and cabin, overall was great! The lighting in the cabin was not great. Very dim.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2026
Thank you for your review, Jeffrey! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the cabin and its location. We appreciate your feedback regarding the lighting. The cabin is designed to provide a cozy mountain atmosphere, but we understand that lighting preferences can vary. Your comments are valuable, and we'll take them into consideration as we continue making improvements for our guests. Thank you for staying with us, and we hope to have the opportunity to host you again on a future visit to the Smokies! 😊🏞️🏡
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice property

Enjoyed the quiet setting and front porch
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short Vacation

The cabin was clean and well furnished. It fit our needs perfectly and was a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint Quiet and Beautiful

It was a perfect little cabin for my Dad and me. We were able to access the park easily for fishing and the surrounding area of the cabin was just beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 9, 2024
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're so happy to hear that the cabin was perfect for you and your dad, and that you enjoyed the beautiful surroundings and easy access to the park for fishing. It sounds like you had a wonderful time, and we'd love to welcome you both back for another peaceful getaway anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short weekend trip

We made a last minute decision to travel for the weekend and this cabin was perfect! Would definitely stay again. Very close to the entrance to the park.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway cabin

Great get away cabin close to park. Very comfortable and relaxing. Well equipped and huge screened porch. Great hosts, highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

July Weekdays

Absolutely loved this cabin and it’s location. Access to the river is great and a perfect spot for snorkeling with several deep areas on Little River.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

Great location, cabin was fantastic. Will be back
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 23, 2023
Thank you so much, Shawn! We're so glad you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your 5-star rating!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loving the Peace

It was wonderful!! So peaceful. The cabin was so cute!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything we hoped for!

The cabin was more than we hoped it would be. The cabin was clean, the check in process was easy and the location was outstanding. Very relaxing week!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

A beautiful setting. Convenient to area attractions. A few items need some attention. Communication with the host was positive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 30, 2023
Thank you for your feedback, Billy! We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts with us. We'll do our best to address the items that need attention.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

We stayed here to enjoy the bigfoot festival and it was perfect and exactly what we needed. Only thing negative is the beds were very firm. Other than that it was great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall Stay at River Dreaming

We loved the area as it was quiet and scenic. There was a horse pasture behind the house which was great. The porch and bed swings were relaxing and comfortable. We tried grilling one night but rodents had apparently been nesting in the grill so there were some unexpected flames. Overall we loved it and would stay again.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 3, 2024
Thank you for your feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed the quiet, scenic area and the horse pasture behind the cabin—it’s such a peaceful setting. The porch and bed swings are definitely great spots to relax, so it’s wonderful to hear you found them comfortable. We do apologize for the issue with the grill and the unexpected flames—it sounds like something had gotten into the grill, and we’ll be sure to check and clean it thoroughly for future guests. We really appreciate you bringing it to our attention, and we're so happy to hear that despite that, you loved your stay and would come back again. We look forward to hosting you on your next visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was very cozy! Loved all the quilts and throws. The fireplace, the porch bed swings. I fell down the stairs the first day! But I’m ok. The dog was too little to maneuver the steps going down she fell too. But we got the hang of it and truly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 21, 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you found the cabin cozy and enjoyed the quilts, throws, fireplace, and those fun porch bed swings. I’m so sorry to hear that you took a tumble on the stairs going down to the river that first day — and that your pup did too! I’m relieved you’re both okay and were still able to settle in and enjoy your stay. We truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us and hope to welcome you back for another visit (with no more stair mishaps!).
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful weekend getaway!

We stayed at River Dreaming for a weekend and it was magical! Photos in the listing don’t do justice to the beautiful setting. The cabin had everything that we needed, and management was very quick to respond to any questions or concerns. We loved the screened in porch beds and our walks down to the river front! It is just beyond a gorgeous campground, far enough away from any noise, but close to anything we might have needed, and so close to the park entrance! We hope to return soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay so much! Keith & Cathy were always available when we called. It's such a cozy cabin. Kitchen has everything you need for cooking breakfast etc. Watching the horses, drinking our morning cup of coffee, while swinging on back porch swing was my favorite part of each day. My husband and son loved the front screened in porch. The weather was perfect. It was simply amazing. We definitely want to come again. Thank you so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 23, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a wonderful stay and that you enjoyed the little moments—like morning coffee on the porch swing and watching the horses. We love knowing the cabin felt cozy and well-equipped for your family, and we’ll be sure to share your kind words with Keith & Cathy. We’d be delighted to welcome you back anytime for another amazing getaway!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Christmas in Townsend

We did not spend much time during the day Its quiet. We were there during Christmas and it was COLD! But we had a fire each evening that helped warm the cabin, they had plenty of firewood 😄 We had one issue that required us calling to have it addressed (on Christmas Eve), it was all fixed when we returned to cabin. Its a quaint, lovely cabin in a great spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful location & great for pets

My husband and I brought our Golden retriever with us to this cabin and we loved it. The location was great. Next to a campground that was very dog friendly. Big open pasture to walk him in. A huge front porch we could leave him on. The kitchen only has a few pots and pans and there is no storage containers for leftovers so be mindful of cooking and storage for meal prep. Upstairs can get warm, but there is an oscillating fan for one of the rooms. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay at this cabin and I plan to come back here again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019
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