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"Fishin Hole" Cabin Overlooking the "Little River" in Townsend,TN Family Owned

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Front Porch Overlooking the Little 865-804-4325
No one else has a "River Walk" like we do!

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue

Explore the area

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Townsend, TN
  • Place, Dark Island Swinging Bridge
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Townsend Visitor Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Main Floor Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upper Back Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upper Front Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

"Fishin Hole" Cabin Overlooking the "Little River" in Townsend,TN Family Owned

Whether you're planning a peaceful family vacation, a romantic honeymoon, or a quiet mountain escape, our cozy log cabin offers the perfect retreat—nestled right on the banks of the scenic Little River in Townsend, Tennessee.

Few places in the Smokies offer the experience of staying directly on the river, where you can relax to the sound of flowing water, fish from the shore, or simply enjoy the view from your porch. Our cabin combines privacy, comfort, and unbeatable riverfront beauty in the heart of “The Peaceful Side of the Smokies.”

Located just 2 miles from the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cades Cove, our cabin gives you the best of both worlds—secluded riverside relaxation with easy access to the park’s most popular attractions.

As a family-owned and operated part of Cabins on Little River, LLC, we take pride in offering personal, attentive service to ensure your stay is everything you hoped for and more. Our family has lived on and loved this river for generations, and we can’t wait to share it with you.

Come discover why so many guests return year after year—for the comfort, for the mountains, and most of all, for the Little River.

Richard & Yvonne Carnes and Family

*** *** Property and Cancellation Policies :
Due to our small size, cancellations and changes made to arrival and departure dates affect us significantly. Therefore, we adhere to a strict cancellation policy, we recommend vacation rental insurance. Travelers who cancel at least 60 days before check-in will get back 100% of the amount they've paid. If you cancel after that point, you will not get a refund.

*View our 2BR / 2 Bath "Riverside" Log cabin at www.vrbo.com/2240511
or search Cabins on Little River *



*** 2025 TWRA TENTATIVE TROUT STOCKING SCHEDULE FOR LITTLE RIVER in TOWNSEND, TN Right in FRONT of our "FISHIN HOLE" Cabin !!!

FEBRUARY 23rd
MARCH 9TH & 23rd
APRIL 6th & 20th
MAY 4th & 18th
JUNE 1st
OCTOBER 12th, and 26th



YOU CAN CATCH A NON-STOP FLIGHT FROM 32 CITIES TO KNOXVILLE AIRPORT
Enter (TYS ) for Knoxville Airport Code! WE ARE ONLY 25 MINUTES FROM THE AIRPORT via Hwy. 321
Visit https://flyknoxville.com/nonstop-flights for info.





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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 9:00 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
60-Day Written Cancellation Policy. In the event of cancellation, a refund of deposit (minus $100.00 Re-Booking Fee) will be made.
We do not allow our cabin to be used as a meeting place for Groups, Reunions,or Weddings. Any such gatherings,will violate signed renters’ agreement.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Townsend

Located in Townsend, this cabin is near theme parks and on the waterfront. 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 kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and mountain climbing.
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Townsend, TN

What's nearby

  • Dark Island Swinging Bridge - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 2 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Peaceful Side Social - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Townsend Abbey - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Artistic Bean - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Apple Valley Cafe Express - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Elvira's Cafe - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Fishin Hole" Cabin Overlooking the "Little River" in Townsend,TN Family Owned pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at "Fishin Hole" Cabin Overlooking the "Little River" in Townsend,TN Family Owned?

As of 4 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "Fishin Hole" Cabin Overlooking the "Little River" in Townsend,TN Family Owned on 30 May, 2026 start from S$477, including 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.

How much is parking at "Fishin Hole" Cabin Overlooking the "Little River" in Townsend,TN Family Owned?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at "Fishin Hole" Cabin Overlooking the "Little River" in Townsend,TN Family Owned?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Fishin Hole" Cabin Overlooking the "Little River" in Townsend,TN Family Owned?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is "Fishin Hole" Cabin Overlooking the "Little River" in Townsend,TN Family Owned located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Tube Junction and River Rage Go-Kart Track are also within 2 miles (3 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. 94 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 112 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kiera P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay - We even chose to extend by a day! Richard was wonderful. We will return!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing experience staying on the river! Great host. Great cabin. I would not hesitate to book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved this cabin. Great water access. The beds were SO comfortable. The owner was very friendly. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I wasn’t sure how we would get the key. I just happened to check the box that held the key and it was unlocked. I was expecting a code. The cabin was great. We’ve been here before.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is exactly as pictured. It is very roomy, and beautifully furnished. The water and mountain view was just what we were wanted. We met the owner and he was really nice and quickly responded to emails before our arrival.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very tranquil place to stay! Our host was amazing! Check-in was seamless. Beds & pillows were like sleeping on clouds. Host has the hot tub drained after each group leaves so it was pristine (I usually skeptical of cleanliness of hot tubs but, no worries here!)
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kameron M.

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

Great convenient location in quiet Townsend area

Nice place to stay, very close to gsmnp, owner was great to communicate with
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Great cabin

It was wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was awesome. The hottub was not hot.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

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

Love Townsend!

We frequently visit Townsend and really enjoyed this cabin!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Very restful

Enjoyed our stay. When we weren’t in the national park, we were playing in the river in front of the cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne S.

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

Labor Day weekend

Great location and well stocked kitchen! We enjoy preparing big family meals while on vacation and this cabin is well stocked to meet the challenge. Great location on the river too!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robby R.

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

Robertson Spring Break

We arrived an hour early and the house was ready for us despite being ahead of schedule. Communication with the owner was excellent. The house location and the town of Townsend was perfect for our family. Loved everything about our stay at the The Fishing Hole.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa L.

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

Fishing Hole

The cabin is lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Christmas vacation

We enjoyed our stay very much. The Rustic Cabin was very nice. It actually snowed while we were there and it was so Awesome for my Grandkids. Loved the fact it was so close to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and the National Park yet far enough away from the crowds and chaos. We would definetly stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben K.

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

Like Returning Home!

It has been almost 30 years since I last visited Townsend. Staying at the "Fishin Hole" Cabin was like returning home. The cabin, the setting and all the amenities were spot on. Thank you for the wonderful stay and we will be returning hopefully each year! Absolutely the best vacation spot in The Smokies!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jojo

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

Beautifully Perfect

We really enjoyed this beautiful cabin! Everything was perfect! The beds were so comfortable! The hot tub was great! The location is great! The river, the fishing, the fireflies!!! We brought our own tubes & walked up the road, sometimes got a ride, to float back down to the cabin…played dominoes on the rainy afternoon days…cooked & grilled, only had to bring groceries… Everything was GREAT!!!! Can’t wait to go back! Thank You so much for the perfect place to make beautiful family memories!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

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

Wonderful in every way

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Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric N.

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

Fantastic cabin in Townsend!

This cabin was an amazing experience and we’ll be back. Clean, beautiful place with great fire pit, very comfy beds, and nice quiet location. We had a very minor issue come up that I reached out to the owner on and he was there the next night fixing it. And was a great person to talk with. Next time in Townsend, no question we’ll stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregg N.

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

Great getaway

Excellent accomodations and Richard was great and provided all we needed plus local recommendations. Thanks. Gregg
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

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

Super vacation home!

We loved staying at the Fishin' Hole Cabin! The cabin was spacious, on a river where we could do some fishing (which was not only beautiful but also convenient), clean, and equipped with all we needed for a relaxing and fun stay. Richard is a great host, was responsive, and knowledgeable about the area. As far as location, right outside the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountain Natl. Park. There are also walking trails around town and some great restaurants close by. Can't be beat for a vacation home!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie B.

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

Wonderful Mountain Stay

Beautiful cabin on the river. We had 2 couples with ample space & seating. Comfortable king size beds & cozy furniture in the living area. We really enjoyed the fireplace. Relaxed nightly on the oversized porch with a swing and Adirondack chairs. Peaceful!!excellent communication from the host. We will return!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed in a lot of cabins, and this was by far the cleanest. It was immaculately clean. There were plenty of towels, and the king bed in the primary upstairs was so comfortable that I wish I knew what kind of mattress it was. The location is super convenient and easy to access. Richard was excellent to communicate with, and check-in was a breeze. The proximity to the water and having the fire pit placed where you could enjoy it from the porch was nice, even though we had rain during more of our stay and didn't get to enjoy it. The only thing I'd make note of is that there is no dishwasher, so plan ahead for disposables if you plan to enjoy the fully stocked kitchen and make meal.Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

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

Fall break on the river

We had a wonderful time. We felt the property exceeded our expectations. And the 9 o’clock check out time was surprisingly early. Most places we visit have different times i.e. check in at three and check out at 10.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian Keith H.

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

Fishing’ hole Cabin delivered

What a great location! We visited Townsend last July and planned to return. Less than a year later we ended up in the Fishing hole cabin. Very clean and well laid out cabin, had everything we needed to feel right at home. What a location, If the road wasn’t in the way I could have cast directly into the river from the deck. The cabin was just as represented in the listing and the owner was very engaged. We had a couple of questions and they responded immediately. To top off the stay the neighbors, some visitor and some permanent residents, were amazing. Southern hospitality 100%, they pointed us to fishing spots and one even came back and gave us his favorite lure and bait. We will return to Townsend again and if Fishing holes cabin is available it will be at the top of our list to rent.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Richard Carnes - Cabins on Little River

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The "Carnes Family " Lifelong Townsend residents "On thePeaceful Side of the Smokies" Our "Fishin Hole" cabin overlooking the Little River in Townsend is part of the Cabins on Little River , LLC in Townsend, TN

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Location ! Location ! Location! and Personal Service by the Owners. We take care of our Customers. We appreciate your Business! Contact us for Personal Service and any questions at Cabins on Little River in Townsend, TN

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