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

Riverside cabin with kitchen and patio

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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
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 474.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Townsend Visitor Center
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
  • Place, Dark Island Swinging Bridge
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)

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 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 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 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 Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park and Gatlinburg Space Needle are popular area attractions. Tube Junction and River Rage Go-Kart Track are also worth visiting. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Map
Townsend, TN

What's nearby

  • Townsend Visitor Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Dark Island Swinging Bridge - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Tuckaleechee Caverns - 9 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Townsend Abbey - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Peaceful Side Social - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Artistic Bean - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burgermaster Drive-in - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Riverstone Restaurant - ‬2 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.

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 10 - Excellent. 277 out of 322 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 322 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 322 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 322 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 322 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy B.

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

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

8/10 Good

Denise p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First bedroom inside door frame loose: could use steps or walk way to fire pit/river: loved the swings
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

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

Great getaway!

As soon as we walked in I noticed how clean the cabin was! So cozy and sweet! Love that it's right on river!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Larry D.

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

Townsend

Good location. Cabin had all we needed and was well decorated. Really liked the porch swings.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

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

Peaceful

Very clean, quaint rustic cabin, sits on beautiful green space with gorgeous views of river and mountains. It was quiet and peaceful, and we thoroughly enjoyed the wildlife. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don H.

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

Lee

Easy check in. Very clean and comfortable. Enjoyed the river. Close to restaurants. Good location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jefferson K.

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

Quiet, quaint getaway

Stayed at this cabin several times over the past few years. Tommy is just great - down to earth, trustworthy, and genuinely invested in hospitality. He makes stayingat this cabin feel like be7ng at a relative's house. Absolutely wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patsy B.

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

Awesome

The cabin was perfect. The location and view of the river was great. The cabin was clean and had all we needed. The swings on the front and back deck were my favorite place to sit and listen to the roar of the river. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicky S.

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

Runcation

This is perfect for our stays.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica M.

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

Nice Townsend Stay

Great location and nice to be so close to the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

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

Peaceful visit

Very relaxing. Loved the sound of the river which was short distance from the back porch. The cabin
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

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

Cozy cabin

Cozy inviting cabin! Loved swinging on the back porch listening to the river flow and watching the wildlife! Great in town location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

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

Perfect location

Cabin was super clean. Comfortable beds. Enjoyed the river from the porch swings. Very convenient location to grocery store and restaurants. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas T.

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

Loved it!

We loved our stay, would definitely book again.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darlene K.

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

Friends trip

Property was wonderful. Cabin was peaceful and clean. Close to many attractions. Planning on returning for another stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gardner H.

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

Creekside Charm

We love visiting Townsend and staying in this cabin on the water. It is so peaceful and just far enough from the main highway that the only sound you hear is the water rolling over the creek bed. We'll be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

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

Business Break

Nice place to stay. A little hard to go up and down, to the water's edge from the cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry H.

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

Love the Location!

This was our second time to stay at River Paradise. It is all about the location. Great relaxing views of the river, great restaurants and just easy to get around to all the local attraction.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Will book again

Great location on the river and centrally located in the area. Will book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry B.

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

Fun, Scenic, and Relaxing

Cabin was comfortable and location was fantastic. Tubers on the river are nonstop entertainment!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

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

Peace and quiet

Beautiful location on the river. Loved sitting on the porch and watching the wildlife on the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

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

Anniversary getaway

Check in was easy. Had an issue with the keypad when we tried to enter the code sent by owner and turns out the internet had reset. The owner answ we red our call and had us inside in seconds. Had a great time and was close to everything. Will definitely use this propwrty again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki F.

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

Cute cabin

Property was exactly as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

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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