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Little River Cabin - Riverfront, 1 mile from GSMNP - Romantic Getaway!

Riverside cabin with water park and Hot tub

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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
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 290.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Townsend, TN
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Townsend Visitor Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Cades Cove
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪41 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

Little River Cabin - Riverfront, 1 mile from GSMNP - Romantic Getaway!

Smoky Mountain Views is proud to present "The Little River Cabin!" This special place is ideal for a romantic getaway or for anyone wanting to enjoy the Great Smoky National Park, hiking, swimming, fishing, tubing, or biking.

Nestled amongst a small group of sweet little cabins, there is a quaint, peaceful feeling when you arrive here. Enjoy the views and sound of the river from the cabin itself or take a short walk to our little community's river entrance to go fishing or to swim. Enjoy the hot tub, firepit, arcade, gas fireplace, Cable TV, Wi-Fi, comfy king bed, and the park-style charcoal grill.

This cabin's location is a gem! It is only ½ a mile to the National Park Entrance, 9 miles to Cades Cove, 18 miles to Pigeon Forge, 20 miles to Dollywood, 22 miles to Gatlinburg or Sevierville, & 27 miles to Knoxville's Airport.

*Please note: This is an old-fashioned, one room-style cabin without a actual separate bedroom. There is a KOA campground on the other side of the river. There is no dishwasher, washer or dryer in this little cabin, but there is a laundry mat a couple of miles down the road. Also, our shower is on the small side for tall people (like my hubby) although being an avid hiker- he claims this is a good tradeoff for the location! Lastly, please remember firewood and charcoal are not provided but can be found for sale just down the road.

Guest booking must be 25 years or older. NO PETS. No parties or events. No Smoking or Drug use on property. No fireworks. Parking area and entrance are under video surveillance. Signed rental agreement REQUIRED to gain access to property. Check-In time is between 4pm and 10pm FIRM.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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 Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park are popular area attractions. Gatlinburg Space Needle and Gatlinburg SkyPark are not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Townsend, TN

What's nearby

  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Dark Island Swinging Bridge - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Tuckaleechee Caverns - 13 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Cades Cove - 24 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Townsend Abbey - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Peaceful Side Social - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Artistic Bean - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burgermaster Drive-in - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Riverstone Restaurant - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Little River Cabin - Riverfront, 1 mile from GSMNP - Romantic Getaway! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Little River Cabin - Riverfront, 1 mile from GSMNP - Romantic Getaway!?

As of 2 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Little River Cabin - Riverfront, 1 mile from GSMNP - Romantic Getaway! on 18 November 2025 start from NZ$408.96, 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.

What time is check-in at Little River Cabin - Riverfront, 1 mile from GSMNP - Romantic Getaway!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little River Cabin - Riverfront, 1 mile from GSMNP - Romantic Getaway!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Little River Cabin - Riverfront, 1 mile from GSMNP - Romantic Getaway! 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

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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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
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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!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cozy on Little River

Beautiful and cozy little cabin on the little river, Everything you need is there had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Great Cabim!

Very comfortable stay! Loved the sun porch! Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ed H.

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

Anniversary

This cabin was just what we needed! Very quiet and peaceful! Extremely clean and well kept. Wonderful sun porch with beautiful views of the creek!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan V.

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

Great little cabin

Great cabin. Excellent screened in patio. Only bummer was the hot tub didn’t work.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney T.

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

Quiet Getaway

We absolutely loved this cabin. I found it last minute and Kristie made everything work out wonderfully!! I can’t wait to book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

marti a.

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

BIG chill at LITTLE cabin

Great spot to chill out and watch the river flow. Back room closed in with low windows perfect to see all the river action.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

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

Excellent location and views!

Wonderful experience. We will be back. This adorable cabin is located in a quiet and cute “little house on the prairie” type neighborhood yet close to wonderful hikes in the National park. The hot tub overlooking the little river is an added bonus.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L., Annapolis, MD

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

Perfect

The cabin was absolutely perfect. Location could not get closer to the park. We could’ve walked to the Smoky Mountains national park entrance! Excellent communication from beginning to end. It was an incredible trip and I will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

honeymoon

The cabin was very nice, quite and peaceful! Please check the porch light it did not work, may just be a blown bulb.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason N.

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

WOW!

This little cabin has everything you need and much more! It was a splendid experience. We relaxed in the great sun room. The kitchen was stocked with everything we forgot. Everything was so nice and clean, and was so lovely! We will be coming back here again going forward! Easy and great communication with the owners of property. Property was quiet and a hidden gem. LOVED IT!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristi G.

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

AMAZING!!!!!!!!

This was the perfect getaway! The cabin is beautifully decorated and the perfect place to rest and relax. It had so many little special touches. The sunroom was the perfect spot to sit, read a book, drink coffee and watch the peaceful river flow by. What a special place to celebrate 30 years of marriage! Thank you so much for sharing your cabin and always quickly responding to any questions. We could definitely feel the peacefulness of your prayers over your sweet Little River Cabin!!!!! Thanks again, The Goff's
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

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

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

8/10 Good

Grace F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was very clean and decorated very cute. But we were surprised how many people were around us. The sunroom was a nice roombut overlooked several campsite. The hot tub we didnt even use too many mesquites. We were thinking this cabin would be more seclded. The worst thing is the shower. So small needs updated. We left a day before we were scheduled to leave. Not secluded and shower is a negative.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

KRISTIN C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
25th Anniversary Celebration! Perfect little location along the river. My absolute favorite is the sun room! So relaxing and beautiful. Other cabins are pretty close on either side. My only suggestion is a privacy fence on the side of the jacuzzi. The cabin was very clean and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

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

Adorable cabin w/great river view

Booking and check in/out was very easy. This cabin is very cute! Front porch has a swing and nostalgic wooden screened door. The interior rustic wood furniture all matches and is very sturdy. Loved the white matching dishware. Would be nice to have some plastic dishware as well in case you want to bring anything outside. Lighting fixtures are modern and cute, as well as the other decor. Best part is the fully enclosed porch with floor to ceiling windows that provide an awesome view of the river whether sitting or standing. Might be nice to have blinds on the side windows like the back windows have just for more privacy. Bed linens were clean, but didn’t have a fresh scent of being recently laundered. Hot tub was clean and up to temp, but somewhat dated and headrests need replaced because small pieces coming off in the water. Would be nice to have the lid on a hinge so you don’t have to remove completely but not a big deal. The picnic table might needs the boards replaced, but the Polywood resin Adirondack chairs and tables are in great shape and are very nice. Access to the water was so convenient and you really couldn’t beat the view!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin is perfect for a couples getaway. It’s a beautiful and cozy. We loved the back patio overlooking the river. It had lots of sweet animals in the yard at all times of the day. It has access to river if you want to swim or cool off. It’s an a great location with close access to the park. We loved our stay and will definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Kristina

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Hi! I am from Minnesota. I love to design & decorate. I also love being mom to our 3 amazing kids.

My husband, Chris, is a retired Air Force Chaplain from Mississippi. He loves real estate & keeping us guessing-- "What could our next family adventure possibly be?!"

Although we have been stationed in every region of the country, "the smokies" have always remained a special place in our lives. When the opportunity arose to turn a long term rental into our very first vacation rental (Shell Mountain Cabin), we were thrilled and slightly terrified. Through the years, our business has grown. We have experienced tremendous challenges & tremendous blessings. God is faithful & we love what we do!

Whether you are planning a time of quiet rest--or a fun-packed vacation-- along with our A+ team of locals-- we want to help provide an unforgettable getaway for you. We hope you fall in love with the Smoky Mountains as much as we have.

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