Riverview: Hot Tub, River View & Access, 5 Mins To National Park

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A wooden cabin with a porch, a small deck, and a view of the surrounding forest.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, and a view through the window.
A wooden boardwalk in a forested area with a wooden bench and railing.
A spacious kitchen with a stone fireplace, a dining area, and a television mounted above the fireplace.
A bathroom with a white sink, mirror, and wooden ceiling beams.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Dark Island Swinging Bridge

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Townsend, TN
  • Place, The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Dark Island Swinging Bridge
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Townsend Visitor Center
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Townsend

Located in Townsend, this cabin is in the mountains and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cades Cove can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Ober Mountain. River Rage Go-Kart Track and Hedgewood Gardens are also worth visiting. Rafting and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Townsend, TN

What's nearby

  • The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Dark Island Swinging Bridge - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Cades Cove - 22 min drive - 21.1 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Walland Shop Groceries And Gas - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Peaceful Side Social - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Townsend Abbey - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Burgermaster Drive-in - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Elvira's Cafe - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverview: Hot Tub, River View & Access, 5 Mins To National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Riverview: Hot Tub, River View & Access, 5 Mins To National Park?

As of 1 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverview: Hot Tub, River View & Access, 5 Mins To National Park on 4 January 2027 start from NZ$1,219, 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 Riverview: Hot Tub, River View & Access, 5 Mins To National Park?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riverview: Hot Tub, River View & Access, 5 Mins To National Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverview: Hot Tub, River View & Access, 5 Mins To National Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverview: Hot Tub, River View & Access, 5 Mins To National Park located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 0.6 mi (1 km) from The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Dark Island Swinging Bridge and Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 205 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 205 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 205 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 205 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 205 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and well furnished.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2026
Thank you for the great review! We’re glad you enjoyed the cabin and found it nicely furnished. We appreciate you staying with us and hope to have you back again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I really enjoyed our stay at the Riverview Cabin, it was clean, cozy and the view was BEAUTIFUL! Laying in the hot tub staring at the mountain view was majestic to say the least. The only thing that it didn't offer was the waterfront access from the cabin itself, but no need to worry there was still access only a few feet away. The view of the river from the balcony was so tranquil. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 October 2026
Thank you for the great review! We're so glad you and your family enjoyed Riverview Cabin and got to take in those beautiful mountain and river views. The hot tub is a great spot to relax and enjoy the scenery! We appreciate you staying with us and would love to have you back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. Only wish the water access was a bit more convenient but otherwise great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2026
Thank you for your review! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay. We appreciate your feedback about the water access and are happy to hear you had a great experience overall. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The rental was very clean, quiet, and cozy. We enjoyed our stay very much. Having breakfast on the deck each morning was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and found the cabin clean, quiet, and cozy. It sounds like you had a wonderful start to each day, and we're so glad the cabin provided a relaxing place to unwind. Thank you for choosing to stay with us. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for another mountain getaway soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was excellent. Answered all my questions while booking our cabin. The place was very clean. One big room with lots of windows. Bathroom was kinda small. Shower only. No tub. Which wasn’t a problem. Kitchen had everything you need for cooking. Just bring your own seasonings.We were there Monday to Saturday. Only problem was there was only 4 towels and washcloths. For 2 people showering every night, it just wasn’t enough.We really did enjoy our stay. Especially sitting on the deck and just chilling. Didn’t use the hot tub so can’t say anything about that!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 October 2026
Thank you for staying with us! We're glad you enjoyed the cabin, especially relaxing on the deck and taking in the surroundings. We appreciate your feedback about the towels and will keep that in mind. We're happy to hear you had a great stay and hope you'll come visit us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good for a weekend getaway. Had everything we needed and was cute quaint.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 April 2026
We are so glad to hear you had a great getaway and all your needs were met! We look forward to seeing you again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Very cute one room cabin. Although it is listed as ‘Riverview’, there’s too much foliage in the way to see very much of it. Also, the property has pictures of stairs going down to the river and the property by the river should be removed from the advertisement. The stairs going down to the water have been removed. It is not easily accessible without them.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2026
Thank you for the feedback. The stairs leading down to the river are currently being repaired due to some safety issues. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We hope you still enjoyed your stay and appreciate you choosing our property.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was very nice and clean. Bed had a very good mattress. enjoyed it a lot.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2026
Freeman, we are so happy that you enjoyed your visit! We hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed 4 nights and it was a great stay. The cabin was very private and very comfortable. They had everything we needed and the communication was perfect. The little town of Townsend is definitely lived up to its name for us. "Peaceful side of the Smokies." We will be back. Thank y'all for a great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2026
Thank you for the kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and found the cabin comfortable and private. It's great to hear that you got to experience the peaceful side of Townsend. We truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us and look forward to hosting you again on your next visit. Thanks again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location - super close to the Smokies. We could walk to the IGA, restaurants and coffee. Very clean and a well equipped kitchen. Deck was nice for eating outside. Enjoyed the hot tub every day. Good communication with Bare Tootin’ and the directions they sent were easy to follow with good signage. We’ve stayed in a few different places in Townsend and picked this for the short drive to the park. It’s close to other properties but the trees block the site of everything nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2026
Eli, we are so glad you enjoyed your time at Riverview and had everything you needed! We look forward to seeing you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a nice stay. The location was great and the cabin was comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend getaway! Perfect for a couple hot tub was perfect we love Townsend its our favorite Smokey Mountain town!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2025
Thank you for your review! We're so happy you had a great weekend getaway and enjoyed the hot tub. We agree that Townsend is a special place, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very private location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2025
Thank you for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed the peaceful and private setting. It’s the perfect spot to relax and unwind, and we hope to welcome you back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes it was very relaxing would go again. Everything was great!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 November 2025
Thank you so much for your review! We’re happy to hear you had such a relaxing stay and that everything was great. We’d love to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and organized. Great location. Would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 December 2025
Thank you so much! We’re glad you enjoyed the cleanliness and location. We appreciate the recommendation!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation stay

Stay was great.. very secluded…
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2022
Hi Yvonne! Thank you for staying with us. So glad to hear that your stay was great and location worked well. Hopefully some great memories were made in the Smokies. We look forward to having you with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was great! Nice and secluded but still close to town. Can see the river from the deck.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear you found our place great, nice and secluded, yet still close to town. It's wonderful that you enjoyed seeing the river from the deck too! We hope to welcome you back again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

My husband and I really enjoyed our stay, we look forward to looking from you on our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank u so much Lucila for the nice review. Glad u enjoyed the the cabin. Hope u all will come and stay with us again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time there. The views were amazing. Such a cute place to stay. Like one big hotel room with all the amenities. Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great stay with beautiful view and sounds

Enjoyed our stay here in this nice cabin that had all we needed and beautiful views, and could hear the river from the deck and short walk down to it. Close to everything in Townsend and the entrance to the Smoky mountains park. Wonderful spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found everything you needed in the cabin. It’s great to know you appreciated the beautiful views and the relaxing sounds of the river. We’re glad you found the location convenient for exploring Townsend and the Smoky Mountains. We hope to welcome you back for another fantastic visit soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

Awesome place to stay!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2023
Hello Christopher! Thank you for staying with us. We love hearing that you enjoyed the home. We trust that some great memories were made here in the Smokies. Can't wait to have you with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice little cabin

View was nice and cabin was well layed out on the inside.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2023
Hello Ricky! Thank you for staying with us. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Hopefully you enjoyed the area as well. We look forward to having you with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute cabin

We had a great visit. The accommodations were clean and easily accessible. .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2025
Thank you for staying with us. We are glad that you had a great visit and the accommodation were clean with easy accessibility. We can't wait to have you with us again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wonderful stay

Great location, glorious views, hot tub could have been bigger, but it was nice. Will come back to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2024
Hi Shannon! Thank you for staying with us. We are glad to hear that the location worked well. The views are wonderful. We've taken note of the hot tub. We can't wait to have you back with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Was a great experiance!

Me and my husband had a great time here, the owners were nice. There place was real nice to stay and will be back again !
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 October 2020
Hey Kathy, Thanks for the positive review! We are happy to know you enjoyed the cabin! Come back and visit us!
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