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Riverfront | Dog Friendly•Hot Tub•½ Mile to GSMNP

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A wooden cabin with a dining area featuring a round table and chairs, large windows, and a ceiling fan.
A hot tub surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden deck with chairs.
A wooden cabin with a dining table and chairs, large windows, and a ceiling fan.
A wooden cabin interior with a sofa, a lamp, and a view of the forest.
A rustic cabin with a metal roof, a wooden porch, and a stone pathway leading to the entrance.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 290 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Townsend, TN
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Cades Cove
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About the area

Townsend

At this cabin you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center. .Cabin features a washing machine, a fireplace and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a dining area and a TV are also available. .Enjoy the water park and Hot tub. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a games room and charcoal grills.

What's nearby

  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Cades Cove - 19 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Dollywood - 39 min drive - 39.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sloppy Hog Saloon - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Peaceful Side Social - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Townsend Abbey - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burgermaster Drive-in - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Heavenly Roast - ‬15 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.

Riverfront | Dog Friendly•Hot Tub•½ Mile to GSMNP

A Little River Cabin. A Big Smoky Mountain Experience.

Wake up to the sound of the Little River and spend your days exploring the Great Smoky Mountains from one of Townsend's most convenient locations. The Little River Cabin is a charming, old-fashioned one-room cabin created for couples and solo travellers who want something simpler, quieter, and more memorable than a typical holiday rental.



Best of all, you're less than ½ mile from the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.



YOUR PRIVATE RETREAT

Step inside and you'll find a cosy, open cabin centred around a comfortable king bed, classic log furnishings, and the unmistakable character of a traditional Smoky Mountain getaway.

The enclosed sunroom is one of the cabin's special spots. Sit with your morning coffee, enjoy a meal, read a book, or simply listen to the river and watch the world go by.

After a day in the mountains, step outside and soak in the private hot tub. Gather around the fire pit under the stars, or curl up beside the gas fireplace when you want a quiet evening indoors.

There's even an arcade game for a little extra fun.



THE SMOKYS ARE RIGHT OUTSIDE

The location makes it easy to spend less time driving and more time enjoying the mountains.

• Great Smoky Mountains National Park entrance — less than ½ mile

• Cades Cove — approximately 9 miles

• Pigeon Forge — approximately 18 miles

• Dollywood — approximately 20 miles

• Gatlinburg & Sevierville — approximately 22 miles

Spend your days hiking, biking, fishing, tubing, wildlife watching, or exploring the historic roads and trails of the national park. Then come home to your own quiet corner of Townsend.



A TRUE SLOW-DOWN GETAWAY

The Little River Cabin isn't a giant resort cabin—and that's exactly the point.

It's a cosy, intimate retreat for two where the river, the mountains, the fireplace, the hot tub, and the simple pleasures of cabin life take centre stage.

The cabin includes a full kitchen, Wi-Fi, cable TV, washing machine and dryer, outdoor charcoal grill, fire pit, private hot tub, and free parking.

Please note that this is a genuine one-room cabin with no separate bedroom and no dishwasher. The river is the star of the setting, and a campground is located across the river; it can be more visible during fall and winter when the leaves are down.

Come for the Smokies. Stay for the river. Leave relaxed.



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. There is NO dishwasher. 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 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



We are dog friendly!!! (Read Before Booking) 2 Dogs max with a $75 non-refundable fee. No aggressive breeds. Dogs must be spayed or neutered. Always clean up after your dog. Dogs are to remain off of all furniture and beds. Do not bathe dogs in sinks, tub/shower, or hot tub. Guest agrees to supervise dogs at all times and take necessary precautions to prevent damage or disturbance to the property, ensuring dogs are well-behaved, house-trained, and not a nuisance to neighbors, and never unattended in the home. Always crate (not provided) if you will be away. Dogs MUST be leashed at all times when outside of the home, and noise and disturbance must be limited. Dog owner is fully liable for any damages to the property and its furnishings caused by dog(s) and will be asked to pay full replacement costs of any damages. If dogs or any other animals are brought into home without prior approval or agreement, owners reserve the right immediately terminate reservation.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 970 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Guest must complete sign rental agreement within 48 hours of booking. Check-in is between 4pm & 10pm FIRM. Quiet Hours between 10pm & 8am.
Guest booking must be 25 years or older. No parties or events. No Smoking or Drug use on property. No outdoor fires or fireworks on property.
Dogs allowed-up to 2 with fee of $75. Out of respect for our wonderful neighbors, quiet hours are between 10pm to 8am.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Not infant/toddler safety proofed Not infant or t…

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 first aid kit
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
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. 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. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Riverfront | Dog Friendly•Hot Tub•½ Mile to GSMNP have a pool?

No, this cabin doesn't have a pool.

Does Riverfront | Dog Friendly•Hot Tub•½ Mile to GSMNP have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

What luxury perks are available at Riverfront | Dog Friendly•Hot Tub•½ Mile to GSMNP?

This property features 1 hot tub, as well as a fireplace and a living room.

What makes Riverfront | Dog Friendly•Hot Tub•½ Mile to GSMNP a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, fireplaces, and private patios all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Riverfront | Dog Friendly•Hot Tub•½ Mile to GSMNP.

Is there a private hot tub at Riverfront | Dog Friendly•Hot Tub•½ Mile to GSMNP?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Riverfront | Dog Friendly•Hot Tub•½ Mile to GSMNP?

No, Riverfront | Dog Friendly•Hot Tub•½ Mile to GSMNP does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Riverfront | Dog Friendly•Hot Tub•½ Mile to GSMNP?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Riverfront | Dog Friendly•Hot Tub•½ Mile to GSMNP Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 120 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was one of the neatest places we have stayed on vrbo. Beautiful property and we will stay here again when we return to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great little cabin on the river for our anniversary get away. They had plenty of the basic things needed for cooking. The host was super responsive to any questions prior to our stay as well. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute place with perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The cabin was in a quiet area with a beautiful sunroom that overlooked the river, yet it was convenient to Townsend and Cades Cove. We will definitely stay here again! Perfect for a couple's trip!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice little cabin. It was very clean. Convenient location that is easy to get to. The back patio was great. We loved sitting out there looking at the river. We will definitely return if we are in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean cabin, everything you would need to cook with was there, response to the property management was quick, no issues, was a very enjoyable quiet time and was able to unplug and enjoy watching the river on the closed in back porch, and got to watch some people tubing down the river, even tho it’s surrounded by other cabins and campgrounds it was quiet and relaxing! We loved the little river cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, beautiful views, and unexpected opportunities for walking in scenic setting.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed our stay. I plan to book again in the future. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little cabin. Very close to Cades cove.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cabin for father and son first trip to GSMNT. Right on the river with incredible views. Literal minutes away from the entrance and some popular waterfalls & hikes. Host communicated well & the town was friendly and also very close. Couldn’t have asked for a better spot for our first stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant and cute cabin! Would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cabin

Excellent location with river views and amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

It was wonderful

Clean the perfect cabin for 2 people. The location and view was great.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

Great visit

Nice place, as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was awesome. It was everything we wanted.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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