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Smoky Mountain River Bungalow

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A covered outdoor area with a wooden ceiling and a ceiling fan, overlooking a river and trees.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a red dresser, and two windows with curtains.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, and a coffee maker.
A single-story brick house with a front porch, surrounded by a grassy yard and trees.
A spacious living room with hardwood flooring, a dining area with wooden furniture, and a kitchen area with a countertop and appliances.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Overlooking the river
    Guests like the scenic riverfront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Dark Island Swinging Bridge
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Smoky Mountain River Bungalow

2500 sq. ft home on the Little River with screened in porch and nice view of the Little River. Easy access to the river for swimming, tubing or fishing or just relaxing. Large Fire pit in yard along with hot tub and gas grill. 4 bedrooms with a split pattern make it nice for families or couples and has a large living room. 2 car garage lends itself to being a great spot for motorcycles wanting to ride the Dragon. Easy to walk to restaurants and the bike path is not far away. Laundry, Central Heat and Air, tv, wifi, linens and towels furnished. Easy drive to Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and great hiking on the Cades Cove side of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park whose entrance is only 5 minutes away.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
No events allowed.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking, vaping or e-cigarettes allowed inside.
All children under 12 must wear a life jacket in the river.
No commercial photography or filming allowed.
Before leaving please place dishes in dishwasher and dirty towels in washer and wash the first load

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1012174vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No events allowed.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Townsend

Located in Townsend, this holiday home is on a river. Ober Mountain is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cades Cove. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Townsend, TN

What's nearby

  • Dark Island Swinging Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cades Cove - 22 min drive - 21.1 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peaceful Side Social - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Heavenly Roast - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Burgermaster Drive-in - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Elvira's Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Artistic Bean - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at Smoky Mountain River Bungalow?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Smoky Mountain River Bungalow?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Smoky Mountain River Bungalow?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Smoky Mountain River Bungalow located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is steps from Dark Island Swinging Bridge and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum and Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great proximity to the river and town, super convenient next door to The Abbey for quick and easy food. House was spacious and comfortable, it was nice to have access to the garage to store our bikes during storms. We’d stay again for sure! Had every thing we needed.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2026
Thank so much for being such a great renter! We would love to see you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joni T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was cozy and a great place to be at the foothills of the smokies
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wayne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accommodations and location! Can’t beat walking next door for dinner.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Becky H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Older house but updated. One level with one step into house. Perfect for my 82 year old mother. Clean, comfortable, beautiful view of river, covered back porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Great stay in the Smokies!

Great location and home in the smoky mountains! Right next door to the Abbey, with a gorgeous relaxing patio over looking the Little River. Everything was as advertised and I would add the furniture is all very comfortable!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I think this is our 5th year at this house. We live the location and the open concept for gathering together. The path to the river and the ability to be on the river from the house is why we keep returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wayne S.

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

Great house

You can’t beat the location, perfect for family with kids that want to play in the river. This was our second stay, and there will be more.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela N.

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

Fall Break Getaway

Wonderful house. Perfect location next to the Abbey. On a creek and very peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Laura H.

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

Very comfortable

Conveniently located near my sister's house - plenty of room for 8 of us to stay while enjoying post-Christmas festivities with family in the area. Beautiful location - loved the river view.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan, 2025
Thanks so much for staying with us. We enjoyed hosting you and your family. Hope to see you again in the future! Tubing down the river is great fun!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christy M.

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

Perfect

Perfect location on the river for tubing, fishing or just sitting on the lovely covered porch. Our family had the best time and hope to do it again next summer. Close enough to walk to restaurants or shopping. The kids loved every minute of it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

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

Wedding Weekend!

The location is great. It was perfect for our family with lots of room in the main area. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov, 2023
Thanks so much for staying with us! You were great guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DelRita R.

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

Lovely house

The house was lovely. Very clean. And right on the river! Wish we could have stayed longer so we could have been able to use the river. Right next to the Abbey and so close to everything. Thank you for the stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennie G.

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

Great house

The house was clean and ready when we arrived. Very spacious living area. The master bathroom is a little tight. It was quiet and peaceful. We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristi W.

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

Great stay with perfect location!

Great stay! Enough room for all our family! We loved hanging out on the back deck and floating in the river every day! The only thing I can mention- The grass was high in the backyard and they came and mowed while we were there. And maybe some better steps down to the river. *we had two people walk my mother up/down the hill. Other than that it’s literally the perfect location! We will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Deborah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Toilet seat needs to be replaced Broken and closes on you when you sit down.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cindy L.

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

Riverside Rest

Perfect location, right on the river and close to everything. We had a mechanical glitch and I called to report it and literally minutes later the property manger (Steve) came to fix it. Impressive.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandi M.

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

Like Grandmother's house

We loved the back porch, just sitting and listening to the river. House reminded me of staying with my grandmother. The only problem we had was the shower. I'm not strong enough to turn it on. Fortunately my husband could.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

todd h.

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

Great location.

Was a communication error with property manager. We had to walk over to a business they owned to find out door code to get into rental house. Outside could use a cleaning. Couldn't use car garage because it had stuff stored in it. Great location though.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kathryn F.

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

Great Location!

The house is older and from reading prior reviews we didn’t expect anything modern. It was a cozy house the age didn’t matter to us. My children had no complaints about their beds. My husband and I stayed in the master bedroom. The bed is really high. I didn’t discover the foot stool until the second night. Thankfully I did because I’m not very tall. The bed was firmer than what we are used to but we slept pretty well. The hot water doesn’t last long or get very hot in the showers. Especially when you have 6 people showering. One thing we enjoy is our morning coffee. The coffee pot needed to be cleaned. It had a used moldy filter left in it. Which I dumped and ran through the dishwasher. We ended up purchasing our on pot for the trip. The kitchen is well stocked with dishes and pots and pans. Due to the winter weather we ended up having to cook our first night. So having a well stocked kitchen was a blessing. The back porch and back yard is nice. My kids enjoyed the fire pit. Of course having the soothing sound of the River was enjoyable. Regretfully, we forgot to bring swimsuits for the hot tub. But the water was hot and we would have enjoyed using it. The house has a nice large garage. Our truck was too big for. But that is a nice addition to the property for cars. Overall we had a great experience and would stay again! The town of Townsend is a nice area away from the hustle and bustle of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg yet a short drive to visit both.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan, 2023
We apologize for the coffee pot being missed. It is a hectic time and I feel fortunate to have any cleaners at this point. I will check the hot water situation in that we have had no complaints. I appreciate any constructive criticism you lend in that we want out guests to have a great experience. Thanks for staying with us.
Verified review

8/10 Good

John M.

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

My stay

Okay
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terry B.

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

Weekend at the Bungalow

Even better than we expected. The river front was the biggest surprise. We had a great place to park our chairs, swim, and watch the tubers. Covered porch was a perfect place to gather. We were concerned that 8 adults and only 2 baths would be an issue, but it never was. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rebecca A.

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

Home away

Overall we enjoyed our stay. The home had a mildew smell after opening doors and airing out a bit it was much better. The house could use some updating but it was nice. The hot tub was super nice and we really enjoyed the river outback. The house is very spacious and open which was great for my wheel chair dependent son. We would definitely stay here again. All the beds were comfortable and there was plenty of extra blankets. Also everything we needed in the kitchen was available for us. The garage door opener wasn't working but we were able to open the door by hand which really wasn't an issue as the weather was beautiful while we were there. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

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

Just like home

Our family had the best time gathering at this house whether you want to fish, play board games or go to Cade’s Cove. It’s just perfectly located and accommodating for us. Spacious and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Annual Motorcyle Trip

The location is perfect and we so enjoy spending time at The Townsend Abbey which the homeowners also own. The garage was perfect for storing our motorcycles in. However, it would be great to know the code so you could open it from the outside instead of having to go through the house. You could close from outside, but not open. As in previous reviews extra tv's would be nice to have in the bedrooms. Being on the river is a bonus along with the patio! We enjoyed the fire pit also. There were some large tree limbs blocking the driveway that should have been removed prior to our arrival. The owner was in the lot next door when we arrived and come over after we had moved the limbs. Kinds of strange that we were being watched and not assisted with the removal of the limbs. Overall, we would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Vacation with the Grands

The location of the property is fantastic. Our granddaughters loved being on the river. In fact, we went a purchased a couple of tubes for them to use in the river and they had a blast. (It would be wonderful if there were some tubes to use located in the garage for guests) The house is older and could definitely use some updates. It would also be nice if the bedrooms could have tv's in them. With children it is not always good just to have one tv. We enjoy relaxing in bed with the tv on in the evenings and early morning when getting ready for the day. Overall, we would definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

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