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Rippling Waters Retreat | Riverfront Rustic Cabin

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Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12116 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
The current price is AU$717
includes taxes & fees
19 July - 20 July

Explore the area

Map
Townsend, TN
  • Townsend Visitor Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Dark Island Swinging Bridge
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

About the area

Townsend

At this cabin you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Tube Junction and Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail. .Cabin features 2 bathrooms, a fireplace and a sofa bed. 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.
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What's nearby

  • River Rage Go-Kart Track - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Dark Island Swinging Bridge - 3 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Tuckaleechee Caverns - 9 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Townsend Abbey - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Artistic Bean - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Apple Valley Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Riverstone Family Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hillbilly's Restaurant - ‬11 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.

Rippling Waters Retreat | Riverfront Rustic Cabin

This cozy, rustic cabin is nestled on the bank of the scenic Little River in quaint Townsend, TN. Just a short drive from Pigeon Forge, Cades Cove, and other attractions, this rustic cabin combines the feeling of solemn remoteness with the convenience of local walking-distance amenities, including a grocery store, gas station, and many restaurants. We are family-friendly and welcome you to make a tradition out of bringing your family to Townsend each year, just like our family did when we were children!

Check-in is at 4:00 pm and check-out is at 10:00 am.

Property manager

Melanie Chandler

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Property grounds

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a river

Safety features

  • 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,253 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Rippling Waters Retreat | Riverfront Rustic Cabin in Townsend TN
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Frequently asked questions

Does Rippling Waters Retreat | Riverfront Rustic Cabin have a pool?

No, this cabin doesn't have a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Rippling Waters Retreat | Riverfront Rustic Cabin?

As of 22 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rippling Waters Retreat | Riverfront Rustic Cabin on 19 July 2025 start from AU$717.14, 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 Rippling Waters Retreat | Riverfront Rustic Cabin?

No, Rippling Waters Retreat | Riverfront Rustic Cabin does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Rippling Waters Retreat | Riverfront Rustic Cabin?

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

Are pets allowed at Rippling Waters Retreat | Riverfront Rustic Cabin?

No, pets are not allowed.

Rippling Waters Retreat | Riverfront Rustic Cabin Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dawn L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous Location!

Amazing views, relaxing atmosphere, clean and exactly what we needed. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Regina D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Place.

3 nights in Townsend. Centrally located right on the river with easy access to GSMNP.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misty A., Pendleton, INDIANA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Great porch to relax on and watch the water. Townsend is always a great area to stay in
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Breanna H.

Our weekend

Overall the stay was pretty good. There were a few issues we ran into as far as things that house keeping had left behind. However, we immediately reached out to the property manager and she was very apologetic of the situations. The location was amazing. Our kiddos loved being so close to the water. Overall we would stay here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Fred W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin on the River

There was 4 brothers and our sister on our 3rd annual sibling vacation in the Smoky Mountains. The swings on the back porch watching and listening to the Little River was our favorite evening experience. We truly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Whitney H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice

We loved the location. It was very quiet and peaceful. It was very warm upstairs so bring fans.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Chad M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Placevto Stay

Only had two issues. One was the fire place damper was stuck close. And the other was i brought a binch of DVDs, but never found a DVD player. Other than that, we loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

We loved the cabin and location
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great, relaxing family vacation/wedding.

Got in after dark, but was greeted with lights being on. First impression was AMAZING! My family felt very comfortable and enjoyed our stay. Listening to the Little River made it so relaxing. Great location and I would definitely recommend this cabin to others.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall is my favorite

We enjoyed it very much . I wish there was a floor plan of the cabin . At least a better description of the bedrooms . No tv’s upstairs we would not have rented if known.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Denietra D., Eatonton, Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice relaxing and peaceful

So peaceful and the king bed was magical...i didnt want to get out
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rippling waters retreat

We had the best time at the cabin. Townsend is such of a lovely unique town. If you want to have a relaxing time you definitely want to stay here. It is in a great location. It is close to so many wonderful attractions without the busyness of a larger city. The cabin is very clean and has all of your basic necessities. The river is right behind it and you can relax by the water. It was just great! We enjoyed it immensely!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfectly situated for a family adventure!

PROS: + The park is five minutes away; none of the traffic and crowds of Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge + Peaceful Side Social is a five minute walk and is the perfect place to grab dinner with kids (playground, great food, beautiful view, grocery store next door) + The sound of the Little River lulled us to sleep every night from the window above the bed CONS: - The only thing that comes to mind is the coffee maker, which made every type of coffee we put through it taste terrible FINAL THOUGHTS: This was a fantastic find and we definitely plan to come back in the future. We did five different hikes in the park, ate at Peaceful Side four times, loved the rustic feel of the cabin. Fantastic place!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Callahan First Baptist

Great location in Townsend city limits. Close to events, dinner outlets and the entrance to mountains.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time

Great location, easy access to the river. The house stayed comfortably cool with temps in the 90’s. The pics of the house don’t do it justice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

I would recommend this cabin to anyone. It was very clean and perfect location. We enjoyed the porch every night - watching the river and geese. I would give this cabin 10+ out of 10.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Cabin in Townsend!

Cozy, comfy, BEAUTIFUL! I can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot!

Loved the porch and river. So relaxing. Enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rippling Waters EXCELLENT LOCATION

We spent 4 nights at the Rippling Waters cabin on the Little River in Townsend. Excellent location on River, very close to Wears Valley Road, the Townsend bike path, IGA grocery store and the hardware store. Plenty of room for our big family ! Will look to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

boyd r., gainesville fla

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything you need for all age groups

Small, but exactly as advertised. River was great. We brought our own tubes and floated to the swinging bridge over the Little River. There’s a brewery called the Abby right next to the swinging bridge so the adults enjoyed some liquid refreshment while waiting for the kids to reach us tubing. Very enjoyable and don’t miss touring the Tuckaleechie caverns, again great time and tour.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Marilyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely location next to river

Loved the location so close to the National Park/Cades Cove which we visited daily. The accommodations were comfortable and afforded us with everything we needed. An added bonus was enjoying a fire in the cabin in the evenings. Owners were responsive to any questions we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Brian A., Alabama

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice place and quiet

Cleaning people need to a better job,but therefore nice cabin
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness

wonderful stay

We had a wonderful stay at Rippling Waters Retreat. The house was clean and had everything we needed. We enjoyed the quiet side of Townsend. The grandchildren enjoyed the river behind the cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place to Stay!

Well kept cabin, with great hosts, in the beautiful town of Townsend. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022