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Riverfront Log Cabin 1 1/2 Mile From The Entrance Of The GSM National Park

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Entrance, front of cabin
Back Yard from porch
from river
Kitchen/Dinning
view from river

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 474.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Townsend, TN
  • Place, River Rage Go-Kart Track
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Townsend Visitor Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Riverfront Log Cabin 1 1/2 Mile From The Entrance Of The GSM National Park

River front log cabin in Townsend, Tennesssee. 2 bedrooms with queen beds to comfortable sleep 4 adults , 1 bath with tile shower . Fully equipped kitchen, electric fireplace, flat screen TV, Internet, front and rear covered porch with swings, charcoal grill and great river frontage with tubing and fishing from your yard. Riverside firepit
Within walking distance of shopping, restaurants and bike trails.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain 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
Steps at front and rear; high rear porch
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Events

No events allowed
No gatherings over a total of 10 people
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$250 cleaning fee
Towels are for bath use only, guest must furnish River Towels.
Fire pit/River chairs: must be returned to the ba

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
Note from host: no gatherings over a total of 10 people
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 deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required 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 Ober Mountain and Gatlinburg SkyPark are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Jack Renfro Stadium, or consider a night out at The Trillium Venue. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Townsend, TN

What's nearby

  • Tube Junction - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • River Rage Go-Kart Track - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 2 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Peaceful Side Social - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Townsend Abbey - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Artistic Bean - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Apple Valley Cafe Express - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Elvira's Cafe - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront Log Cabin 1 1/2 Mile From The Entrance Of The GSM National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Riverfront Log Cabin 1 1/2 Mile From The Entrance Of The GSM National Park?

As of 25 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverfront Log Cabin 1 1/2 Mile From The Entrance Of The GSM National Park on 14 June 2026 start from NZ$308, 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.

How much is parking at Riverfront Log Cabin 1 1/2 Mile From The Entrance Of The GSM National Park?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riverfront Log Cabin 1 1/2 Mile From The Entrance Of The GSM National Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverfront Log Cabin 1 1/2 Mile From The Entrance Of The GSM National Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverfront Log Cabin 1 1/2 Mile From The Entrance Of The GSM National Park located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Tube Junction and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail and Townsend Visitor Center are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 333 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time. Loved the cabin, it was very cozy. Hearing the river and watching the eagles in the evening was relaxing. Will book our stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication with host and the perfect setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect! Location, cabin, check-in, everything! Will come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed here 3 times! We love its location and coziness of the cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
River Paradise was clean, comfortable and Tommy was a great host.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfect location clean cabin and affordable will book with you again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cabin! The host was great at communicating with us during the stay. Very cozy and pictures are an accurate representation of the cabin
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LISA A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and comfortable setting.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gayle T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A cozy, comfortable cabin. Well stocked with everything we needed. Loved being on the river and watching the ducks. Wonderful front and back porches for relaxing. Host responded to our questions quickly. We had an enjoyable stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the cabin. Great location. Nice and clean. Big porches and big yard to spend time in.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin. Perfect location.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill D.

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

Great location

Close to good food and to hiking and beauty of the Smokies.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heath T.

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

Great place to stay

Beautiful...Close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kendal H.

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

Quaint Cabin, Great Location!

We loved staying at the cabin! We enjoyed playing in the river, fishing, and taking trips into the National Park. Cabin had all we needed and was clean. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol A.

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

Great small family cabin on the water

Great small family cabin on the river. Had everything our family of four needed to relax on the river at a good location.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot on the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberlie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was awesome it was so clean and quaint and comfortable. The accessibility to the mountains was fantastic we got to see everything we wanted to run the park but I know we missed a lot as well in our short stay..Next time we will be back and stay longer! Great communication with the host as well…
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kim b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great stay. property was as described. Would stay again. close to River Rat and great views of river.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

River Paradise

Wonderful cabin, perfect location on the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

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

Lovely cabin!!!

Great little get away and beautiful cabin
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal C.

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

River Paradise

Such a nice place to stay. We had a great time relaxing by the river! We will be back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kaye l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the fireplace. Would love to know where you bought it. Would like to have one.
View from front porch
Fire by the river
Cades cove
View from back porch
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an amazing property with everything you need for a great stay. The Kitchen was well stocked with utensils, tableware, everything needed for a functional stay.Check-in and Wi-Fi hook-up was a breeze by emailed instructions. The location is quiet, with a flowing river at the back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

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

Peaceful Haven

A simple cabin that exemplified the quiet side of the mountains.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony C.

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

Great Stay

This was a great place to stay. It is very close to everything. It was clean and extremely comfortable. We loved the porch swings and view of the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Tommy Rutherford

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The cabin is owned by my wife and I, we want to share our love of the mountains and nature and hopes that people who come to the cabin enjoy the area as much as we do. My wife And I have been coming to the Townsend area and the National Park since we were children.

Why they chose this property

Location, location, location. Convenience, proximity to the national park, no crowds and the beauty of the area.

What makes this property unique

River frontage

Languages:

English

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