At this cabin you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Elk River and 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Fayetteville Lincoln County Museum. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and cabin features free WiFi, a fireplace and a balcony. A fridge and a microwave make in-room dining convenient.
Camp Blount Historic State Park - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
Fayetteville Lincoln County Museum - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
Jack Daniel's Distillery - 33 min drive - 35.6 km
Tims Ford Lake - 47 min drive - 43.8 km
Getting around
Huntsville International Airport (HSV) - 53 min drive
Restaurants
Sonic Drive-In - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Ken's Fast Foods - 4 min drive
Shoney's - 5 min drive
Marvin's Family Restaurants - 4 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Cheerful Riverfront Retreat
This Riverside Retreat at River Walk is the perfect get-a-way for those who want River Life but want HIGH SPEED WiFi, streaming services, and modern, clean amenities. The cabin was built in the 1800s and was used during the War of 1812 for Andrew Jackson's generals to rest on the Buffalo River. With a waterfall located on the property, private access to the Elk River and a sensational view from your porch, River Walk is perfect for a close to home staycation, glamping, or a truly memorable experience!
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 4 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20.
We should mention
To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
Frequently asked questions
Does Cheerful Riverfront Retreat have a pool?
No, this cabin doesn't have a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Cheerful Riverfront Retreat?
As of 3 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cheerful Riverfront Retreat on 16 Aug 2025 start from AU$344.42, 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.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cheerful Riverfront Retreat?
No, Cheerful Riverfront Retreat does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Cheerful Riverfront Retreat?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Cheerful Riverfront Retreat Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 24 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Ashley W.
8 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday trip !!!!
I had a short sta in one of the other cabins in May and LOVED it so much I came back for my birthday it's AMAZING quiet restful PEACEFUL if you want to disconnect from the matrix and just be how humans are meant to be, relaxing in nature being with family camaraderie experience beauty healing excitement I mean there's kayaks for you the rivers right there I found tons of amazing rocks you guys I'm obsessed It's perfect I can't wait to go back!!!
Ashley W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
destiniejustin r.
3 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
We love the place . Very clean and relaxing place
destiniejustin r.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Hannah M.
18 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
It was such a cute little getaway. Clean and the host is very responsive. Thank you so much!!
Hannah M.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Renee D.
29 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely little place
We enjoyed our stay very much. Thank you
Renee D.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rick Z.
20 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
It was a quick weekend get away and the property was secluded and quiet. It had everything we needed, properly stocked, and a great location for a fall getaway. The property was clean and the check in and check out process was very simple. We would go back if we are in the area again. Thank You Kaleob !!!
Rick Z.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Randal L.
15 Sept 2024
Randal L.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Vicki
Travelled with partner
23 July 2024
We loved this property. It was peaceful and relaxing. River view from the porch was great
Vicki
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robert B.
9 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
We had a great time exploring the area. The kids had fun kayaking. I was able to position my chair in the rocks in the river and read my book. My husband had fun fishing. He didn’t catch anything but fun was had. The cabin was perfect for us. The kids loved the loft and the cool doors. Just what we needed.
Robert B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Julia K.
8 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cabin, rustic as advertised
The cabin was very cute and had everything we needed for an overnight stay. It is a long ladder up to the loft.
Julia K.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly S.
11 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday getaway
It was exactly what I was looking for, for my birthday and we took our german shepherd and he loved it. The river is right there and I went in November and the weather was perfect for fall.
Kimberly S.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mollie H.
29 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Unique Property!
It was fun to take my teens to this unique cabin. We did use the kayaks and tried to paddle upstream but the river was flowing pretty quick and although we are in shape it was exhausting so turned around after ~30m.
The cabin had an air freshener in it that made my eyes & throat irritated so once I located it, I placed it out on the porch.
Mollie H.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Larry W.
7 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Visiting friends
The boys really enjoyed the rustic cabin. It will be very memorable for them.
Larry W.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michael D.
30 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Escape
Exceptional, the location is not only beautiful but was 5 mins from everything we needed to do in town. The ambiance was like no other due to the historical nature of the cabin.
We will be back!
Michael D.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Erin
Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Really unique, cute property. We are looking forward to staying again in warm weather to fully utilize the river!
Erin
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Matt D.
30 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet break from a chaotic life
Part camping, part resort. The cabin comes with a rich history that the host was good enough to share with us, which made our stay more enjoyable. It's definitely rustic, but had modern improvements such as electricity, hot and cold running water, heat and AC, and premium streaming television. Lots of outdoorsy, campy things to do with canoes and kayaks, fishing, hiking, and exploring. It was the perfect getaway for my wife and I from the chaos of caring for a couple elderly family members, frequent care of grandchildren, and no less than 5 dogs. This was long overdue for us, and we'll definitely plan another trip to this property in the future! Communication issues with the property manager was not their fault. The VRBO site error when I tried to log in or change my password, so I ended up using a second account to communicate with them. Just a little inconvenient but it worked.
Matt D.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tina D., Weaverville
22 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Cabin
We stayed at this cute glamping cabin. The view is so beautiful. It was really peaceful until Woody the Woodpecker and friends showed up at 7am. Lol The bed was comfortable. The cabin has everything you need. Fishing was fun and relaxing. The cabin is a close distance to restaurants and shops. We had a great dinner at Cahoots. I highly recommend it. Thanks for sharing your cabin.
Tina D.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Seth W., Wartrace
4 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
Amazing spot to stay!! Would definitely come back!!
Seth W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Anthony B.
4 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for a short stay
Was able to rest our head for the night after 15 hours on the road during our move. The animals loved it as did we. Great for an overnight getaway for peace and quiet! We really enjoyed it.
Anthony B.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nichole N.
30 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!!
Great location, clean property, amazing owners very responsive! Especially loved the history and back ground they provided about the place!
Nichole N.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michelle S.
5 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
From Michigan
Our whole family stayed at all 4 cabins for a wedding. Great time !!!
Michelle S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Corey F.
24 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome little cabin with lots of history
It was so relaxing and I am so glad that the owners kept it as a old cabin and didn't try to modernize it!!! It perfect the way it is!!
Corey F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kelly W.
19 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Like a hobbit oasis!
The pictures do not do this place justice! The fireplace is just gorgeous. The location is just beautiful. You can hear the waterfall from the deck. There are three cabins that would be perfect for an extended family get together with plenty for all ages to do. Thank you to the owner, who was very understanding and helpful to our family.
Kelly W.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Ronnie S., Helena
24 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend wedding
Spent the weekend attending a wedding. Nice property, beautiful location, great place to relax
Ronnie S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
8/10 Good
Amy A., North Fort Myers, FL.
2 Apr 2022
Time Travel
The cabin really made you feel like you were way out in the country. Super cute property.