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Private Luxury Riverfront Farm Cabin • Centrally-Located & Year-Round Accessible
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Reviews
10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51229 sq ft
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Loft Room
1 King Bed
Queen Sleeper Sofa in Living Room
1 Queen Sofa Bed
River Room
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Loft Room’s En-suite Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
River Room’s En-suite Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Private Luxury Riverfront Farm Cabin • Centrally-Located & Year-Round Accessible
River Rest Cabin is a rare 2-acre riverfront retreat surrounded by 50+ acre farm in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains. On the same road where Dolly Parton grew up, you will experience a true “Smoky Mountain Home.” Enjoy the privacy and seclusion while being convenient to Gatlinburg, Pigeon, Forge, and Sevierville (20 minutes or less to all). You will find an ultra private yet year-round accessible cabin with 2 bedrooms (king beds - one on main level and the other in loft bedroom upstairs) + queen sleeper sofa in living room + 2 full en-suite bathrooms located on the Little Pigeon River. We have flat/smooth roads to and from the cabin as well as the main roads (for motorcycle, classic car, cyclist owners) , and we welcome guests during all 4 seasons!
This newly renovated, luxurious cabin is surrounded by 50+ acres of farm land where you can look out any window to see the river, nature, farm, and local wildlife like Bald Eagles, deer, and Black Bears. Down the road from where Dolly Parton grew up and in the middle of it all between Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville (Pittman Center area), the cabin was lovingly hand built by the previous owner's father. It was also lovingly restored and renovated in early 2019. We completed a new front porch, new riverfront deck, and new river access with stairs in fall of 2019. We have also recently completed the new outdoor area as well as adding kayaks and river tubes in March 2021. All outdoor deck areas have gates to protect small children and cafe string lights all around for ambiance.
With easy access year-round (even in the winter), you will be close to it all! We have flat roads to and from the cabin including an ample-sized level driveway (perfect for motorcycles/classic cars/cyclists). Hiking, fishing (world class trout fishing!), wading, kayaking, horseback riding, tubing, sight seeing, whitewater rafting, swimming, restaurants, shopping, snow skiing/ice skating, Dollywood, downtown Gatlinburg, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Greenbrier Entrance are all nearby. Enjoy total privacy, the convenience of its central location, and the majestic Little Pigeon River!
Perfect for a honeymoon, family vacation, special occasion, adventure travel, or just a peaceful escape, the cabin features a large wraparound covered back porch and riverfront deck where you can enjoy listening to the river all day long. There is a front porch to enjoy the neighboring cows next door, a riverfront deck with seating and built-in benches to relax by the river, and riverfront access to walk into the water for fishing or swimming in the spring, summer, and fall. There is also an outdoor dining table on the side porch to enjoy eating outside. Outside on the expansive 2 acre riverfront property, there are 2 picnic tables one with a view of your very own private swimming/fishing hole "The Riviera," diverse areas to fish for rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, redeye bass, perch, and carp (knee deep at cabin to very deep at swimming hole), outdoor propane gas grill for cookouts, horseshoe pit, and a large stone fire pit + seating with string lights all around to enjoy night or day! Our guests can also use our kayaks/paddles (2), river tubes (4), life jackets, bocce ball set, and cornhole set! Inside, you will find a newly renovated interior, large gas fireplace built with locally sourced river rocks found right outside the cabin, open living room with rocking chairs, new Restoration Hardware down queen sleeper sofa, Sonos system to enjoy your music, full kitchen with all KitchenAid appliances, reverse osmosis water tap system for the purest drinking/cooking water, loaded complimentary coffee bar, pantry staples, kitchen essentials, washer/dryer, loft bedroom with King bed upstairs, 2nd bedroom on main level with King bed, 2 full bathrooms (1 upstairs shower and 1 downstairs tub/shower) with waterfall shower heads, luxury towels/linens provided, complimentary toiletries, newly installed water purification system for the whole house, and a hot tub on its own private screened-in porch overlooking the river!
Come visit a truly serene property surrounded by nature where you can enjoy the sounds of the river in the Great Smoky Mountains while being accessible to all the attractions, activities, and 10 minutes to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park! #riverrestcabin #RRcabin
This newly renovated, luxurious cabin is surrounded by 50+ acres of farm land where you can look out any window to see the river, nature, farm, and local wildlife like Bald Eagles, deer, and Black Bears. Down the road from where Dolly Parton grew up and in the middle of it all between Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville (Pittman Center area), the cabin was lovingly hand built by the previous owner's father. It was also lovingly restored and renovated in early 2019. We completed a new front porch, new riverfront deck, and new river access with stairs in fall of 2019. We have also recently completed the new outdoor area as well as adding kayaks and river tubes in March 2021. All outdoor deck areas have gates to protect small children and cafe string lights all around for ambiance.
With easy access year-round (even in the winter), you will be close to it all! We have flat roads to and from the cabin including an ample-sized level driveway (perfect for motorcycles/classic cars/cyclists). Hiking, fishing (world class trout fishing!), wading, kayaking, horseback riding, tubing, sight seeing, whitewater rafting, swimming, restaurants, shopping, snow skiing/ice skating, Dollywood, downtown Gatlinburg, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Greenbrier Entrance are all nearby. Enjoy total privacy, the convenience of its central location, and the majestic Little Pigeon River!
Perfect for a honeymoon, family vacation, special occasion, adventure travel, or just a peaceful escape, the cabin features a large wraparound covered back porch and riverfront deck where you can enjoy listening to the river all day long. There is a front porch to enjoy the neighboring cows next door, a riverfront deck with seating and built-in benches to relax by the river, and riverfront access to walk into the water for fishing or swimming in the spring, summer, and fall. There is also an outdoor dining table on the side porch to enjoy eating outside. Outside on the expansive 2 acre riverfront property, there are 2 picnic tables one with a view of your very own private swimming/fishing hole "The Riviera," diverse areas to fish for rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, redeye bass, perch, and carp (knee deep at cabin to very deep at swimming hole), outdoor propane gas grill for cookouts, horseshoe pit, and a large stone fire pit + seating with string lights all around to enjoy night or day! Our guests can also use our kayaks/paddles (2), river tubes (4), life jackets, bocce ball set, and cornhole set! Inside, you will find a newly renovated interior, large gas fireplace built with locally sourced river rocks found right outside the cabin, open living room with rocking chairs, new Restoration Hardware down queen sleeper sofa, Sonos system to enjoy your music, full kitchen with all KitchenAid appliances, reverse osmosis water tap system for the purest drinking/cooking water, loaded complimentary coffee bar, pantry staples, kitchen essentials, washer/dryer, loft bedroom with King bed upstairs, 2nd bedroom on main level with King bed, 2 full bathrooms (1 upstairs shower and 1 downstairs tub/shower) with waterfall shower heads, luxury towels/linens provided, complimentary toiletries, newly installed water purification system for the whole house, and a hot tub on its own private screened-in porch overlooking the river!
Come visit a truly serene property surrounded by nature where you can enjoy the sounds of the river in the Great Smoky Mountains while being accessible to all the attractions, activities, and 10 minutes to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park! #riverrestcabin #RRcabin
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pack-N-Play and baby gate available by request.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
ONLY outside with all trash going in ash trays.
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please throw away any items in the fridge and freezer that you don’t want to take with you.
Put any used towels in a tub or shower. Do not put anything in the washer. We will wash everything! :)
Let us know when you’ve locked all doors and are checking out! We’ve loved hosting you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Sevierville
Located in Sevierville, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Ober Mountain and Wilderness at the Smokies are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Douglas Lake and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Dollywood and Dollywood's Splash Country are not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Sevierville, TN
What's nearby
- Little Pigeon River - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction - 16 min drive - 17.0 km
- LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge - 19 min drive - 18.4 km
- Island at Pigeon Forge - 21 min drive - 19.7 km
- Titanic Museum - 21 min drive - 21.7 km
Restaurants
- Wilderness Pass Restaurant - 22 min drive
- Till And Harvest - 22 min drive
- Blue Mountain Mist Country Inn and Cottages - 12 min drive
- Trish's Mountain Diner - 14 min drive
- Splinter's Trailside Snacks - 22 min drive
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Reviews
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10/10
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10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
18 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karen C.
20 Feb, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Cabin
Karen C.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ella S.
30 Mar, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cabin, beautiful location!
Ella S.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Adam S.
23 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Host
Adam S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
william j.
16 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best place ever!
william j.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Shannon J.
3 Nov, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Honeymoon
Shannon J.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael S.
3 Jan, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Rental
Michael S.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sean G.
10 Nov, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rest and relaxation
Sean G.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amber D.
2 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best River Cabin
Amber D.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Susan R.
3 Aug, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great get away
Susan R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
17 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Cabin
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca C.
4 Aug, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good times on the river
Rebecca C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Riley M.
18 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway
Riley M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jessie W.
9 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Cabin on the River
Jessie W.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
robert b.
17 Jun, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it
robert b.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joe M.
5 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Riverfront Cabin
Joe M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robert W.
3 Jan, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
Robert W.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Frank G.
16 Jun, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Vacation
Frank G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Thomas and Jane W.
20 Apr, 2019
Simply Delightful!
Thomas and Jane W.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mike R.
22 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2023 Renko vaca
Mike R.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brian P.
6 Sept, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time!
Brian P.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ashley P.
13 May, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful getaway
Ashley P.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Barry J.
29 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
River Rest Cabin Lives Up To It's Name
Barry J.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David E.
9 Oct, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing time of relaxation
David E.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amanda D.
8 Jun, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent and best ever!!
Amanda D.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020
About the host
Hosted by Caroline Johnson
I was born and raised in Gatlinburg, and I spent my entire childhood growing up in the Smokies. I moved to Texas in 2015 when I got married to my husband, Clay. We had our daughter in 2018, and I wanted to have a place that we could call home when we visited. We bought River Rest Cabin and its 2 acres in the fall of 2018, and it was the perfect cure for my homesickness! In 2020, we decided to move to the Smoky Mountains and call Gatlinburg home. The cabin is a very special place where I hope my guests enjoy nature, have fun year-round, experience mountain hospitality, and explore all the beauty surrounding my hometown. It's true what they say... the mountains are calling!
Why they chose this property
I've driven by this property a million times growing up, but when we found it was secretly coming for sale, we flew up to buy it the next day! It's such a rare cabin surrounded by farm land and located on a pristine piece of property on the Little Pigeon River right on the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Famous for its trout fishing and gentle flowing waters, the Little Pigeon River is our HAPPY PLACE. I want to share the cabin with you and yours so that you can experience why our family and guests find it so special!
What makes this property unique
River Rest Cabin is unlike any cabin in the Smoky Mountains. It's ON the river, meaning completely waterfront, while being surrounded by untouched farm land in total privacy. There's even a unique swimming hole, the original "Riviera," on the property that has been enjoyed for decades or more. Yet, the cabin is in the middle of it all, being less than 20 minutes from almost everything you would want to do in the area. It's the best of both worlds being in the midst of the most beautiful place on Earth, the Great Smoky Mountains, with adventure and relaxation at your doorstep!
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