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The Little River Cabin

5.0 from 5 reviews

Riverfront | Dog Friendly?Hot Tub?? Mile to GSMNP

A Little River Cabin. A Big Smoky Mountain Experience.
Wake up to the sound of the Little River and spend your days exploring the Great Smoky Mountains from one of Townsend's most convenient locations. The Little River Cabin is a charming, old-fashioned one-room cabin created for couples and solo travelers who want something simpler, quieter, and more memorable than a typical vacation rental.

Best of all, you're less than ? mile from the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

YOUR PRIVATE RETREAT
Step inside and you'll find a cozy, open cabin centered around a comfortable king bed, classic log furnishings, and the unmistakable character of a traditional Smoky Mountain getaway.
The enclosed sunroom is one of the cabin's special spots. Sit with your morning coffee, enjoy a meal, read a book, or simply listen to the river and watch the world go by.
After a day in the mountains, step outside and soak in the private hot tub. Gather around the fire pit under the stars, or curl up beside the gas fireplace when you want a quiet evening indoors.
There's even an arcade game for a little extra fun.

THE SMOKYS ARE RIGHT OUTSIDE
The location makes it easy to spend less time driving and more time enjoying the mountains.
? Great Smoky Mountains National Park entrance ? less than ? mile
? Cades Cove ? approximately 9 miles
? Pigeon Forge ? approximately 18 miles
? Dollywood ? approximately 20 miles
? Gatlinburg & Sevierville ? approximately 22 miles
Spend your days hiking, biking, fishing, tubing, wildlife watching, or exploring the historic roads and trails of the national park. Then come home to your own quiet corner of Townsend.

A TRUE SLOW-DOWN GETAWAY
The Little River Cabin isn't a giant resort cabin?and that's exactly the point.
It's a cozy, intimate retreat for two where the river, the mountains, the fireplace, the hot tub, and the simple pleasures of cabin life take center stage.
The cabin includes a full kitchen, Wi-Fi, cable TV, washer and dryer, outdoor charcoal grill, fire pit, private hot tub, and free parking.
Please note that this is a genuine one-room cabin with no separate bedroom and no dishwasher. The river is the star of the setting, and a campground is located across the river; it can be more visible during fall and winter when the leaves are down.
Come for the Smokies. Stay for the river. Leave relaxed.

Unbeatable Location:
Less than ? mile to Great Smoky Mountains National Park entrance
9 miles to the Cades Cove Loop
18 miles to Pigeon Forge
20 miles to Dollywood
22 miles to Gatlinburg & Sevierville
27 miles to Knoxville Airport

Good to Know Before You Book:
This is a studio-style, one-room cabin - with no separate bedroom. There is NO dishwasher. Lastly, a campground sits across the river and it may be more visible in fall/winter when leaves are off the trees.

House Rules & Policies:
Primary renter must be 25+
No parties or events
No smoking or drug use on the property
No fireworks
Parking area and entrance are under video surveillance
Signed rental agreement required prior to check-in
Check-in is anytime between 4:00 PM ? 10:00 PM

We are dog friendly!!! (Read Before Booking) 2 Dogs max with a $75 non-refundable fee. No aggressive breeds. Dogs must be spayed or neutered. Always clean up after your dog. Dogs are to remain off of all furniture and beds. Do not bathe dogs in sinks, tub/shower, or hot tub. Guest agrees to supervise dogs at all times and take necessary precautions to prevent damage or disturbance to the property, ensuring dogs are well-behaved, house-trained, and not a nuisance to neighbors, and never unattended in the home. Always crate (not provided) if you will be away. Dogs MUST be leashed at all times when outside of the home, and noise and disturbance must be limited. Dog owner is fully liable for any damages to the property and its furnishings caused by dog(s) and will be asked to pay full replacement costs of any damages. If dogs or any other animals are brought into home without prior approval or agreement, owners reserve the right immediately terminate reservation.

Rates

Check-in and check-out

Check-in 4:00 PM
Check-out 10:00 AM

Explaination of Payment Policies - Please Read The Following Information Before Booking

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Amenities

Amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Internet
  • Iron board
  • Linens
  • Living room
  • Parking
  • Towels
  • Washer
  • Wireless broadband

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Satellite or cable
  • Television

Kitchen

  • Dining coffeemaker
  • Dining dining table
  • Dining dishes utensils
  • Dining kitchen
  • Dining microwave
  • Dining oven
  • Dining refrigerator
  • Dining room
  • Dining stove
  • Dining toaster

Outdoor

  • Deck patio uncovered
  • Grill

Pool

  • Spa hot tub

Safety Features

  • Aid kit
  • Detector
  • Emergency contact
  • Extinguisher
  • Lighting
  • Monoxide detector

Suitability

  • Accessibility wheelchair inaccessible

Themes

  • Adventure
  • Family
  • Historic
  • Romantic
  • Tourist attractions

Things to do nearby

Places To Eat (31)
  • Applewood Farmhouse Grill
  • Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant
  • Big Daddy's Pizzeria
  • Bluff's
  • Bullfish Grill
  • Cheezy Steaks
  • Chubby's Deli
  • Cracker Barrel
  • Elvira's Cafe
  • English Mountain Trout Farm & Grill
  • Flapjacks Pancake Cabin
  • Fuddruckers
  • Gondolier Italian Restaurant
  • Hard Rock Cafe
  • Hickory Cabin Seasoning
  • Hillbilly's
  • Holston's Kitchen
  • Joe's Crab Shack
  • Local Goat
  • Nino's Pizzeria & Eatery
  • Olive Garden
  • PawPaw's Kajun Kitchen
  • Pigeon Forge Deli
  • Poynor's Pommes Frites
  • Quaker Steak & Lube
  • Texas Roadhouse
  • Thai Basil
  • The Apple Barn and Cider Mill
  • The Chop House
  • The Diner
  • Two Brothers Italian Restaurant
Things To Do and See (21)
  • Boot Factory Outlet
  • Forbidden Caverns
  • Foxfire Mountain Adventures
  • Foxfire Mountain Swinging Bridge
  • Hike The Smokys
  • Hillside Winery
  • NASCAR SpeedPark
  • Rainforest Adventures
  • Ripley's Old MacDonald's Farm Mini Golf
  • River Romp
  • Scenic Helicopter Tours
  • Sevier County Choppers Helicopter Tours
  • Sevierville Park
  • Smoky Mountain Deer Farm
  • Smoky Mountain Helicopters
  • Tanger Outlets Sevierville
  • Tennessee Legend Distillery
  • Tennessee Museum of Aviation
  • The Old Mill
  • Wilderness at the Smokies
  • Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks

Guest reviews

Vanessa P

Stayed 2024-03-16 · ★★★★★

This cabin was so beautiful and peaceful!

This cabin was so beautiful and peaceful. My husband and I loved the sunroom and the view of the river. We did get to ride a coaster which was great laughter for us.  Our first visit to TN and we enjoyed a local coffee shop. We’re looking forward to another visit at this home. Townsend is a very nice town.

Pat W

Stayed 2024-03-07 · ★★★★★

Best Cabin in Townsend!

Really enjoyed our stay. The cabin was in great shape and very clean. Very user-friendly kitchen, charcoal grill, fire pit, hot tub were all in top shape. Comfy bed. Less than a 15 minute drive to the park entrance. Would definitely stay again and highly recommend the location.

Karissa C

Stayed 2024-02-29 · ★★★★★

Perfect place for a romantic getaway!

Perfect place for a romantic getaway. Loved the water being right there, perfect area, away from the big cities but still close enough to go there. Hot tub was great. River is beautiful! Everything was perfect.

Alexis W

Stayed 2024-02-26 · ★★★★★

Great intimate cabin!

Great intimate cabin ! My husband and I didn’t want to leave . The sunroom was absolutely beautiful. I love that we didn’t have to bring anything but hygiene products and chargers . They literally had everything else there for you . No need for pans, dishes , or towels . We will be returning as soon as possible. Thank you guys !

Abdul A

Stayed 2024-01-30 · ★★★★★

The cleanliness and coziness were exceptional!

My wife and I had an incredible experience at this cabin; it was an ideal space for the two of us. The cleanliness and coziness were exceptional, and we particularly cherished the sunroom with its breathtaking river view. Kristina's prompt responses and accommodation to our every need added to the overall positive experience. The cabin came fully equipped with essentials, eliminating the need to purchase anything other than food. We're already planning our return!

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