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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

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Explore, experience, enjoy
    Guests like the location for activities and attractions nearby.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to River Rage Go-Kart Track
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Townsend, TN
  • Place, Townsend Visitor Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Dark Island Swinging Bridge
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • 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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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

Property # 759112vb
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

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 horse riding and hiking nearby.
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Map
Townsend, TN

What's nearby

  • Tube Junction - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • River Rage Go-Kart Track - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Dark Island Swinging Bridge - 2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Peaceful Side Social - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Artistic Bean - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Townsend Abbey - ‬18 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 24 June 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 30 August 2026 start from NZ$487, 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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 300 out of 347 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 347 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 347 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 347 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 347 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

Gina Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. It was so peaceful to swing on the back deck overlooking the little river.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberlie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My second time staying there and it was perfect. I call it my happy place. Clean comfortable in the setting couldn’t be better! I’ll be staying there again soon.!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2026
Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay here .The cabin was very clean and had everything needed to make the stay enjoyable.The porch and swing facing the water was a great place to relax. We will plan on returning here for future trips because it has everything here we like.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2026
Thank you so much. Tommy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gloria B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin is in a great location on the river ! Watching the tubers and tubing as well is fun and entertaining. Cabin is well stocked and very clean. The host is very quick and responsive to questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2026
Thank you Tommy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our third stay at this cabin and it was wonderful as before. Clean, convenient, and very comfortable. The river behind the cabin was so relaxing and enjoyed seeing all of the wildlife. Looking forward to returning soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 April 2026
Thank you, til the next time Tommy
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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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2026
Thank you Tommy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely love this beautiful cabin on the Little River in Townsend. It is clean, comfortable & quiet. We enjoyed sitting on the back porch swing & watching the river & the geese, ducks, & their babies. Townsend is a sweet town with nice restaurants & so close to the entrance to the GSMNP. The Host is very receptive & communicates well. We highly recommend staying here for a fun & relaxing vacation. We WILL be back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2026
Thank you so much Tommy
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10/10 Excellent

Annie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin is wonderful! The location is perfectly located for enjoying Townsend and especially the Little River, which is right in the back yard. Very convenient for GSMNP and Cades Cove wonderings. We have stayed in this cabin several times and it feels like home. It has everything we need and the owner is very accommodating and easy to communicate with. We feel fortunate to have found it and have already booked our next stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 April 2026
.Thank you so much, see you next year.
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
Response from VrboOwner on 3 March 2026
Thank you
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
Response from VrboOwner on 27 November 2025
Thank you
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
Response from VrboOwner on 30 October 2025
Thank you
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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 February 2026
thank you
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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2025
Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a great place to stay! Very clean with everything you would need. Loved the decor and river out back. Cool porch swings to relax on while enjoying my morning coffee. Excellent communication with the host. Close to the park entrance and in a quiet community. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2026
Thank you so much Tommy
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
Response from VrboOwner on 31 December 2025
Thank you very much
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
Response from VrboOwner on 8 January 2026
Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin. Perfect location.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2025
Thank you Tommy
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
Response from VrboOwner on 18 February 2025
Thank you
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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 30 November 2025
Thank you Tommy
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
Response from VrboOwner on 17 January 2026
Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was in a perfect location if you are looking for a quiet getaway that has easy access to everything! The cabin was clean, had everything we needed to cook. A very nice coffeemaker that you can use as a carafe or pods. Bed was very comfortable. Plenty of towels and wash cloths are provided. Ceiling fan in the bedrooms which for me was a huge plus. We spent most of our time sitting in the river with our chairs and watching all the people float by on tubes. And we also spent a lot of time on the back deck where we drank our morning coffee and ate most of our meals. There are a few stores within walking distance, however it was hot while we were there so we just took our car. It was very easy to get around, not a lot of traffic in Townsend which was an also a huge plus for us. The cabin was perfect if you really want to see the mountains and river and avoid all the traffic and crowds! We will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2026
Thank you so much Tommy
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
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2025
Thank you Tommy
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
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2025
Thank you Tommy
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
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2025
Thank you very much Tommy

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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