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River Access ☀Easy Access ☀Hot Tub ☀Sleeps 4 ☀Well Equipped

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A wooden cabin entrance with a 'WELCOME' sign, a Christmas tree, and a wreath on the door.
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A log cabin with a metal roof, a wooden staircase, and a gravel driveway.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with blinds.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a television, and a dining area.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Townsend, TN
  • Place, The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Laurel Valley Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Townsend Visitor Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cades Cove. River Rage Go-Kart Track and Hedgewood Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Townsend, TN

What's nearby

  • The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum - 5 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Laurel Valley Golf Course - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 5 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Dark Island Swinging Bridge - 5 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 7 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Walland Shop Groceries And Gas - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Peaceful Side Social - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Townsend Abbey - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burgermaster Drive-in - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Artistic Bean - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Access ☀Easy Access ☀Hot Tub ☀Sleeps 4 ☀Well Equipped pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at River Access ☀Easy Access ☀Hot Tub ☀Sleeps 4 ☀Well Equipped?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Access ☀Easy Access ☀Hot Tub ☀Sleeps 4 ☀Well Equipped?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is River Access ☀Easy Access ☀Hot Tub ☀Sleeps 4 ☀Well Equipped located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Laurel Valley Golf Course and within 6 miles (10 km) of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum. Dark Island Swinging Bridge and Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail are also within 6 miles (10 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. 43 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Very comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Cabin was great. The beds needed upgraded other than that it was fine
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Last minute decision to get away for a few days with friends. Love the proximity to take our bikes to town and we rode Cades cove numerous times. Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from Management on 9 Oct 2026
Thank you, Stacy! We’re so glad the cabin was a great choice for your last-minute getaway with friends. The convenient access to Townsend and Cades Cove makes it a wonderful location for biking. We look forward to welcoming you back!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location. Enjoyed the view. Ideal for 4 people.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul 2026
Thank you for your review, Deedra! We're glad you enjoyed the location and the beautiful views during your stay. It's great to hear that the cabin was a good fit for your group and provided comfortable accommodations for four guests. We noticed your rating was 8/10 and would love to hear if there was anything we could have done to make your stay even better. Guest feedback helps us continue improving the experience for future visitors. Thank you for choosing to stay with us, 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
Location was perfection!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2026
Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parking is great for 1 vehicle. If you have a larger vehicle it’s a little tight.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2026
Thank you for your feedback, Cyndi! We’re glad you stayed with us. We did want to clarify for future guests that the parking area can comfortably accommodate two average-sized vehicles. We have also had guests successfully park a truck and trailer at the property on many occasions. As with many mountain properties, drivers of especially large vehicles may need to do a little additional maneuvering, but the parking area is certainly not limited to just one vehicle. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay and your time in the Smokies!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible place on the Little River

This was a wonderful place to stay on the Little River.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2024
Thank you for your feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay by the Little River. It’s wonderful to know that the location added to your experience. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay. The cabin was very clean and the view was amazing. My only complaint would be that it needs to be cleaned up around the river entry. There was a lot of broken concrete and overgrown weeds. I think it just needs a little weed-eating. But our stay was absolutely amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun 2026
Hi Lisa, Thank you so much for the wonderful 10/10 review! We are thrilled to hear that you had an absolutely amazing stay and that you found the cabin very clean and enjoyed the amazing views. We love providing a fantastic getaway for our guests. Thank you also for the helpful feedback regarding the river entry. We appreciate you bringing the weeds and broken concrete to our attention. Maintaining easy and safe access to the water is very important to us, so we are getting our maintenance team out there right away to clean that area up and do some weed-eating. We would love to host you again the next time you need a peaceful river retreat!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and a great stay. Only downside was the hot tub was super chlorinated
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2025
Thank you for your kind words and for choosing to stay with us! We’re so glad you enjoyed the property and had a great stay overall. We appreciate your feedback about the hot tub and will make sure our team keeps a closer eye on balancing the chlorine levels so it’s just right. We’d love to host you again for an even better experience next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We had a wonderful stay

Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Mar 2024
Thank you for your kind words. I am delighted to hear that you found our services to be wonderful. It is always our goal to provide exceptional service and exceed our customers' expectations. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and motivates us to continue delivering excellence.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A River’s view

Overall I would stay here again
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nice Cabin right on Little River

This is a great location near Townsend and the Townsend entrance to the National Park..The wood burning Fireplace was a nice treat..Very Cozy, The hot tub worked great...We will stay here again as this cabin fit our needs perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for your kind words. It is such a nice and relaxing location with the river at the back door!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful inside. Wonderful river view from property with easy access to water. Short distance from town businesses. Quiet area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled that you enjoyed the beautiful interior, peaceful location, and those relaxing river views. It’s wonderful to hear that the convenience to town and easy water access made your stay even better. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing cabin by the river

Perfect relaxing vacation. Beautiful cabin by a calming river. Loved sitting on the deck in the evening chilling out with a glass of wine listening to the birds and river.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review, Patty! We are so glad you enjoyed your relaxing vacation and taking in the sights and sounds of nature from the deck. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

The view from the balcony was beautiful. Kitchen was spacious for cooking. Everything was clean. Just a perfect place.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the beautiful balcony views, spacious kitchen, and overall cleanliness of the cabin. We're so glad it was the perfect getaway for you and would love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

Fit the bill perfectly for our holiday. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2023
We are glad our cabin met the description so well! River Escape is a great place to spend a holiday with your family or friends, especially a summer holiday near the river!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

River Escape

Very clean and relaxing! Loved being away from the hustle and bustle of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge but close enough to make the trip to them. Had an amazing time!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful cabin getaway!

This cabin offered an amazing cabin getaway for me and my sister for my birthday! Not only was the place extremely clean but the pictures did the place no justice! It was absolutely beautiful. The view was incredible and the cabin was filled with everything you need for a great stay! I would recommend this cabin to anyone and would love to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unknowingly I picked the PERFECT place. The location was fantastic; close to town, but also secluded enough to enjoy the sounds of the river. The best part was that it was on the running route of the Vacation Races Smoky Mountains 1/2 Marathon, so those that weren't running could cheer on the runners from the comfort of the front porch.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute cabin

We enjoyed our stay at the cabin. We loved sitting by the river and relaxing. Our only complaint is that the bed in the downstairs bedroom was not comfortable. We ended up sleeping upstairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2023
We will have to look into that mattress. We are thrilled that you were able to enjoy the peacefulness of the river out in the back of the cabin. It's so nice to spend quiet evenings out there, or play in the water during the day!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time

We had a wonderful time. The cabin was as described. Upstairs bedroom and bathroom would be perfect for kids but the adults made it work. Deck overlooking the river was wonderful. Living room setting was adequate but would have been perfect with recliners instead of couch.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2024
Thank you for your review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time and that the cabin lived up to your expectations. It’s great that you enjoyed the deck overlooking the river. We appreciate your feedback on the living room furniture and will consider your suggestion for future improvements. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

River Escape

The cabin was very clean and nice. The decor was so cute. Everything was comfortable (but couch may need to be replaced soon). Kitchen was well-stocked--we had everything we needed. LOVED the covered deck out back, and the hot tub. Soothing river sounds were delightful. Close to downtown Townsend, which has and IGA and some quaint restaurants with good food. We had a couple of small issues, which were taken care of immediately. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

River escape too close to highway

Cabin was nice but we had no idea that the highway was so close to the cabin and river. This is the problem you have when you get the address a few days before your reservation. Road noise took away the relaxation of the river. The location was convenient but do book if you want isolation and soothing river relaxation. Over all cleanliness was OK. The cabin floors needed a very good mopping. I would not book this site again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov 2023
Thank you for your review, Carla. We appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear that the highway noise took away from the relaxation of the river. We are glad that you found the location to be convenient and that the cabin was overall clean. We will take your feedback into consideration and make sure that the cabin floors are thoroughly mopped for future guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Mountain Trip

Great place to stay, very clean, and beautiful scenery. Definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
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