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Riverside Condo - minutes from GSMNP

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Balcony overlooking the Little River
Living area
Couch (queen sleeper) and loveseat in the living room overlooking the river
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Townsend, TN
  • Townsend Visitor Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Dark Island Swinging Bridge
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Main floor bath

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Riverside Condo - minutes from GSMNP

Come relax with us on the peaceful side of the Smokies. Our unit enjoys quiet secluded access to the Little River and the convenience of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park just 2 miles away.

Quiet 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath unit with beautiful views of the Little River. Both bedrooms have ensuite baths and the primary bedroom has a private balcony overlooking the river.

-- Property Details --

Riverfront | Second-Floor Unit | 1,200 Sq Ft | Air Conditioning

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Living Room: Sleeper Sofa

Private balcony off the primary bedroom and living room with solid wood rockers to rock your cares away and enjoy the peaceful sound of the river

KITCHEN: Fully equipped, cooking basics, microwave, drip coffeemaker, toaster, coffee, sugar, creamer and tea, 3-seat hightop bar, dishwasher

INDOOR LIVING: flat-screen TV, cable with many movies on demand and Amazon Fire Stick, 6-seat dining table, recently remodeled bathrooms and kitchen with modern updates. Pack-n-play and toy box

GENERAL: Free WiFi, on-site laundry, hairdryer, basic toiletries, linens & towels

PARKING: Open community lot (free)

PETS: No pets are allowed on property per HOA policy and rules.

Property manager

Wendy Teffeteller
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Water view

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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
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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

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Townsend

Located in Townsend, this condo is in the mountains and on a river. Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cades Cove. Travelling with kids? Consider Tube Junction and River Rage Go-Kart Track. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Townsend, TN

What's nearby

  • Townsend Visitor Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Dark Island Swinging Bridge - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • River Rage Go-Kart Track - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Tuckaleechee Caverns - 8 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Townsend Abbey - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Artistic Bean - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Apple Valley Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Riverstone Family Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger Master Drive In - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverside Condo - minutes from GSMNP pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverside Condo - minutes from GSMNP?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverside Condo - minutes from GSMNP?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverside Condo - minutes from GSMNP located?

This family-friendly Townsend condo building is located on a river, within a 15-minute walk of Tube Junction, Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail and Dark Island Swinging Bridge. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

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. 173 out of 187 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 187 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 187 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 187 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 187 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Janice S.

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

Spring wedding stay

The condo was clean, well equipped for our needs, and extremely well located for all our needs. Our only complaints, and they're minor ones, were that the beds were too soft for our aging and arthritic backs. We weren't able to sleep well. For younger people, this probably would not have been an issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara F.

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

Park Visit

Really enjoyed the view from the second floor deck overlooking Little River. Perfect for birding at tree level. Saw bald eagle, merganzer, king fisher, wood duck, to name a few. The condo was clean, comfortable, and adequately stocked. We’d stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie V.

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

Perfect location!

We loved the condo’s location, so close to the park, yet away from the crowds and congestion of Gatlinburg. Condo was clean and fully equipped. Highly recommend and would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

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

Condo on the river

Really pretty place in the perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

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

A peaceful and enjoyable stay

We very much enjoyed our stay at this property in Townsend. Condo was very clean and well maintained, and loved being so close to the park. Wendy was very helpful and responsive when we got in to town as well! We spent a lot of time out hiking the mountain trails, exploring a cave, horseback riding, wildlife and bird watching, and made a couple treks out to Pigeon Forge and Maryville for some nearby eats and entertainment. When we would come back for the evening, it was a comfortable stay and also enjoyed mornings on the balcony overlooking the river. We also loved the town of Townsend and how it really lives up to being the peaceful side of the Smokies. We made some wonderful family memories on this vacation: Highly recommend! Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

HOWARD M.

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

Relaxing

Did a lot of hiking and enjoyed the quietness of Townsend TN!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley C.

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

Needed a Peaceful Side break

Completely my fault but I failed to check accessibility! We both have had knee replacements, one just a few months ago. So all the stairs were quite a problem for us. Loved the rocking chairs overlooking the river. Love Townsend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

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

Winter Retreat

Had a wonderful time. Property matched the description. Clean and quiet. Beautiful view of the river. Great experience including interaction with the host. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry W.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby S.

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

Great

Very wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

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

Very serene and peaceful

The property was just as the pictures show - very clean and spacious. Wendy was awesome to work with - she was super responsive when we had questions. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol T.

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

Beautiful area!

This Condo was very clean and had everything we needed. Wendy was an exceptional hostess and answered all our questions. We were right on the river and it was so nice to sit on the patio and watch the river flow past. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

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

Peaceful

Very quite neighborhood. The river flowing past is an excellent way to sit and relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald C.

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

Townsend visit

The property is a little tricky to find. The first landmark that Wendy sent to me in an email is hard the see from the highway. Something a little closer to the road would be easier to spot. Otherwise, I have no complaints about our stay on the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harold S.

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

Fall Color

Great location to the town and easy access to the Smokies.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

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

Peaceful side of the Smokey’s

Loved our stay here. This was our 3rd time staying here. Always a great experience. We actually got to see a bear by the River time.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra R.

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

Peaceful and relaxing

Property is on a peaceful river with beautiful views. Well equipped kitchen. Owner is very responsive. We checked in and the cleaning had not been finished (beds not made and vacuum not run). I blame this on the cleaning service. Owner did send them right out but we had to wait a couple of hours for him to finish. We had an issue with the door locking early one morning as we left for Cades Cove but the owner was able to remotely lock it a little while after we left. Sofa could stand to be replaced but other furnishings are nice. All in all we enjoyed our stay and would return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

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

Nice Place

Served us well as a base for exploring the park. We’d come back
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan B.

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

Get away

Nice property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

buddycr41

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

Weather was rough, condo was fine

It was clean. We would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

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

The Peaceful Side

We came to Townsend for a wedding and the location was perfect for the wedding venue. The area is nicknamed "the peaceful side" and we found the area, which is just outside Smokey Mountain National Park, and the condo itself to be very quiet and peaceful. The condo had everything we needed and the two balconies overlooking the Little River we very tranquil and relaxing as we listened to and watched nature. One highlight was seeing a Heron being chased by a Bald Eagle, which was being chased by a group of crows. It was only the second time we'd seen a Bald Eagle in the wild. We had a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda H.

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

Family trip for wedding

Good property centrally located to our event and short drive to many attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Wonderful stay!

Couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay! Location was perfect. Central to so many things! The unit was spacious, spotless & well appointed. The kitchen had everything we needed, and the beds were super comfortable. The hosts were very communicative, and provided so much information ahead of time. I 110% would stay here again, and highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad H.

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

Clean relaxing stay near national park

The condo is as advertised. Clean bedroom, bathrooms, and kitchen. Pack-and-play in second bedroom made it easy for our one year old to sleep here. Appreciate the kitchen was stocked with coffee and tea! Quick ride to Smokey Mountains National Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

MIKE S.

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

Short stay

One bedroom outlet had no power
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Wendy Teffeteller

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We love to travel off the beaten path and often find ourselves staying at Vrbos when we travel. Growing up in East Tennessee, we are often spoiled by just how beautiful our hometown is and we are so happy to share it with you while you visit. When we aren't traveling you can find us remodeling flip houses, fishing the Little River, playing golf, or planning our next getaway.

Why they chose this property

This is a property that has been in Wendy's family for many years. She recently took over management and promptly remodeled the unit. Her family created some lasting memories playing in the Little River during the summer months and sharing it with friends and family over the years. Now we are happy to share this quiet family spot with you.

What makes this property unique

You will be surprised how quiet this property is during the day. We love to sit in the living room with the sliding door open so we can hear the river that is below. One of my favorite spots in the world is sitting on the balcony in the morning with a cup of coffee and just listening to the river. You have all the convenience of being close to town, while still having the quiet of being up in the mountains. Bring your bike and enjoy our bike trails, or if you don't want to bike, just enjoy the miles of walking trails that go through Townsend.

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