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Riverfront, ½ Mile to Smoky Mtn National Park

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Lovely Setting
Community River Access
Sit and enjoy the river below
Most loved- sun room over looking river
Comfortable King Size Log Bed

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Riverfront, ½ Mile to Smoky Mtn National Park

Escape to The Little River Cabin, a cozy retreat perfect for couples or solo travelers looking to unwind in the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains. Whether you're here for hiking, fishing, tubing, or simply relaxing, this charming cabin offers the ideal home base just minutes from adventure!

Tucked within a small, peaceful cluster of cabins, you'll immediately feel the calm, laid-back atmosphere. Listen to the soothing sounds of the river right from the cabin, or take a short stroll to the private community river access.

After a day of exploring, relax and recharge with:
Private hot tub
Fire pit for cozy evenings
Gas fireplace
Arcade game for a bit of fun
Cable TV & Wi-Fi
Comfortable king bed
Park-style charcoal grill

Unbeatable Location:
Less than ½ mile to Great Smoky Mountains National Park entrance
9 miles to the Cades Cove Loop
18 miles to Pigeon Forge
20 miles to Dollywood
22 miles to Gatlinburg & Sevierville
27 miles to Knoxville Airport

Good to Know Before You Book:
This is a studio-style, one-room cabin - with no separate bedroom. It is semi-rustic, meaning there is no dishwasher or washer or dryer. Lastly, a campground sits across the river and it may be more visible in fall/winter when leaves are off the trees.

House Rules & Policies:
Primary renter must be 25+
No pets
No parties or events
No smoking or drug use on the property
No fireworks
Parking area and entrance are under video surveillance
Signed rental agreement required prior to check-in
Check-in is anytime between 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM

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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
Not infant/toddler safety proofed
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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
Guest must complete emailed rental agreement to receive door code. Guest booking must be 25 years or older. NO PETS.
Check-In between 4pm and 10pm FIRM. NO parties/events. NO smoking/drug use. NO fireworks allowed.
Parking area and entrance are under video surveillance. Quiet hours are between 10pm to 8am.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2704227vb
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 first aid kit

About the area

Townsend

Located in Townsend, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cades Cove, while Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Gatlinburg SkyPark are popular area attractions. Anakeesta and Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park are not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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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 - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • River Rage Go-Kart Track - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Tube Junction - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Cades Cove - 19 min drive - 17.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Peaceful Side Social - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Heavenly Roast - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Artistic Bean - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Townsend Abbey - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Apple Valley Cafe Express - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront, ½ Mile to Smoky Mtn National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Riverfront, ½ Mile to Smoky Mtn National Park?

As of 10 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverfront, ½ Mile to Smoky Mtn National Park on 11 Jan, 2027 start from S$289, 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 Riverfront, ½ Mile to Smoky Mtn National Park?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riverfront, ½ Mile to Smoky Mtn National Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverfront, ½ Mile to Smoky Mtn National Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverfront, ½ Mile to Smoky Mtn National Park 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. River Rage Go-Kart Track and Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

oliver E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a nice place! So much to do in the surrounding areas. Just a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2026
We are so glad you enjoyed our cabin & the area!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wade H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time we've stayed. Loved the host and the cabin. In a great spot and it's super comfortable for a couple.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2026
Thank you for booking with us again, Wade!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the cabin, it was great being on the river. The location is perfect. We want to stay here again in the summer
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Feb, 2026
Thank you, Julie! We look forward to hosting you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was just as listed, and the property manager was extremely responsive and helpful. We found the setting to be lovely and perfect for a quiet weekend getaway. The cabin was charming, and we especially loved the sun room overlooking the river. It was very peaceful and relaxing. The proximity to Cade's Cove, waterfalls and hiking trails was wonderful. We would love to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2026
Thank you, Ashley. We would love to host you again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Tammy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was quiet and private. Hot Tub was clean, hot and ready to go. Kitchen was well stocked, bed comfy and the sun room was gorgeous. A couple of things would have improved the stay - a shovel or something to help manage the outside fire pit, a stacked washer/dryer and a couple of larger towels for the jacuzzi. The views of The Little River, the stars at night and the spring blooms were stunning.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr, 2026
Thank you for your feedback, Tammie!
Verified

8/10 Good

PRISCILLA B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant and cute cabin! Would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct, 2025
Thank Priscilla. We're so glad to hear you would stay again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful. Clean. Wonderful stay!!! Would definitely come back to this little treasure. Bigger than I anticipated. Love love love!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jan, 2026
We would love to host you again! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review!
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10/10 Excellent

Larry O.

It was wonderful

Clean the perfect cabin for 2 people. The location and view was great.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov, 2025
Thank you, John!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cozy and clean cabin
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great place to unwind for a few days
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul, 2025
Thank you, Jordan!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful long weekend at this cabin! It was beautifully appointed, spotless, and everything was in perfect working order. The décor struck just the right balance between cozy and stylish, and all the small touches made it feel like home. A perfect little retreat—highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Nov, 2025
Thank you for booking with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place to rest, away from noise and hustle bustle of area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept, 2025
Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was awesome. It was everything we wanted.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct, 2025
Thank you, Sheila!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

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

Great cabin

Excellent location with river views and amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2025
Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was really nice and had a great view of the river.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2025
Thank you!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Everything we could want, just perfect!

My wife and I have been doing "getaways" since the kids got adult-ish. This beautiful Townsend cabin's location is the most picturesque, the shortest drive, near the coolest small town, and the cabin itself seems to have been assembled from our dreams! And then there's the hot tub! I don't want to talk about it too much, or else it might be harder to book next time!
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Dec, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a nice review. We look forward to hosting you again down the road.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Great visit

Nice place, as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar, 2025
Thanks, David!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heath T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place very convenient to anything you want to do. Easy to get to. Looking forward to staying there again. Thank you so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2025
Thank you so much. We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred R.

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

Loved the cabin!

The cabin was even better than we expected and we would love to come back in the future! Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

connie p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just want we needed. This quaint cabin was a perfect getaway from running a successful plumbing company. Quiet, relaxing and full of charm. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug, 2025
We are so glad to hear you enjoyed! Thank you for booking with us for your Smoky Mountain Getaway!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

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

Perfect spot

So cozy and adorable! Peaceful and setting right on the edge of a meadow on the banks of the river.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2025
Thank you, Sarah!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed the sunroom on the back of the cabin overlooking the river. Extremely peaceful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Joy a.

Perfect getaway!

This little cabin was just the cutest! It was clean and beautiful! Great location also! The view down to the river was gorgeous!! Would not hesitate to book again!!! I would give it 10 stars if I could!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wade H.

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

Wonderful cabin on the water

A nice cabin with all the necessary comforts. Really quiet and right next to the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mike l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was amazing and friendly. Very responsive you didn't have to wait long to get a response from them. Once arriving to the cabin it was dark porch lights came on through the motion lights. Open the cabin door it smelt great with very clean. We slept great. Woke up the next morning with a beautiful view of the river having a cup of coffee watching the squirrels play in the trees. This place is amazing It's cozy it's comfortable it's quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec, 2025
Thank you!

About the host

Hosted by Kristina

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I love interior design & hosting our amazing guests! My husband, Chris, is a retired Air Force Chaplain who loves real estate.

After living throughout the country, both the Smoky Mountains & Navarre Beach have become very special to us. Our short-term rental journey has been full of challenges and blessings—and God has been faithful through it all. We feel fortunate to do what we love!

Whether you’re here to relax or explore, we and our A+ local team want to help make your stay unforgettable.

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