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River Frontage ❄Hot Tub ❄Whirlpool bath ❄Studio for Two ❄Pet Friendly

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River Bend
River View
Hot tub overlooking river
Love seat & gas fireplace
Jacuzzi Bathtub

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Townsend, TN
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • River Rage Go-Kart Track
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Townsend Visitor Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Master

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

River Frontage ❄Hot Tub ❄Whirlpool bath ❄Studio for Two ❄Pet Friendly

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Cabin Name: River Bend

Need a getaway? You will love this adorable little cabin built just for two. River Bend is located on a cul de sac and right next to Little River. Just imagine, sitting on your deck, watching and hearing Little River flowing by. It's a great place to relax and rejuvenate your soul!!

"River Bend" is a cozy, romantic studio cabin located on Little River in Townsend, TN. Known as "The Peaceful Side of the Smokies," Townsend sits next to the national park and is only minutes away from Cades Cove, Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.

This studio cabin has everything in one room. In one corner there is a fully equipped kitchen (minus dishwasher) and dining set. The living room with a gas fireplace & cable TV sits in another corner. The whirlpool bath is in one corner with the comfy king size bed. The other corner is the private bathroom.

The back deck features a private hot tub and BBQ grill.

This cabin is located on an easily accessible, quiet circle and sits right next to Little River giving you waterfront property that is 2nd to none. From the back deck of the cabin, you can see the river and hear it rushing by. There is river access at a common space about 50 yards down. Right from the common area of the property, you can fish, swim or go tubing.

There are so many things to do in Townsend and the national park including hiking, tubing, biking, fishing, browsing the various shops, visiting Cades Cove, picnicking, swimming, visiting the Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center and attending the various festivals/shows. After a busy day of sightseeing, you'll love returning to the warmth and comfort of "River Bend" and relaxing on the back porch overlooking Little River. There is also a bonfire pit for your enjoyment.

FOR OUR PET FRIENDLY VISITORS:

PETS MUST BE APPROVED BY MANAGEMENT PRIOR TO RESERVATION. We reserve the right to refuse any pet at any time. We would like for you and your family (including the four legged members) to have the best vacation ever and appreciate your willingness to abide by these guidelines.

*We only accept dogs, no cats allowed. We only accept 2 pets per reservation.
*We charge a $70.00 per stay per pet fee which is not refundable.
*Your dog must be on a flea maintenance program. (Like Frontline, Advantage, etc.)
*Your dog must be crated while left in the cabin alone.
*Your dog must not get on our furniture. If we find pet hair on our furniture upon your departure, you will be charged $10.00 per each quilt/comforter/sofa that must be cleaned to remove dog hair.
*If your dog damages our vacation home in any way, ie, urine on the carpet/floor, chewed furniture/walls/doors or molding, you will be held responsible for the damage repair costs.
*Your dog must be leashed when on the outside of the cabin. This is for the safety of your dog as there may be other animals in the area that could harm your beloved pet.

IMPORTANT: Out of respect for the holidays and our employees, we do NOT allow ANY check in or outs on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day

Check-In:
*3pm - there is NO check-in office, you go straight to the cabin

Check-Out:
*10am - Please follow our check out guidelines.

Fireplaces:
*On During: October 1st - April 1st

Common Concerns:
*Road Conditions: Some of our cabins are on steep, narrow, curvy, mountain roads. If you are concerned about road conditions to get to a cabin, please feel free to ask us! None of our cabins require a 4 wheel drive under normal weather conditions but some do in inclement weather.
*TV & WiFi: We do have TV's and WiFi in most all of our cabins. There are times when heavy cloud cover, weather systems, mountains, or trees will cause problems with the signals. We always want our guests to have the comforts they want on vacation, but there are times we cannot control this problem.
*Pests & Wildlife: Here in the Smoky Mountains, we have lots of native bugs and wildlife. All of our cabins are treated for pests, but there are times you will find bugs or even have trouble with bugs. Please let us know if they are causing trouble, we will handle it as quickly and efficiently as possible. Please never feed, taunt or approach any wildlife. This is their home and we are the visitors.

Cancellation Policy:
*$50 cancellation fee
*Before 30 days - you will get all of your money back (-$50)
*Within 30 days - whatever dates we can rebook, this is the amount that we will refund back (-$50). Example: if you had 5 nights & we rebooked 4 nights = you will be refunded 4 night+tax+cleaning fee

Property manager

Cathy Moore
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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

About the area

Townsend

Located in Townsend, this cabin is in the mountains and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cades Cove, while Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park are popular area attractions. Gatlinburg Space Needle and Anakeesta are not to be missed.
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Townsend, TN

What's nearby

  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • River Rage Go-Kart Track - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Tuckaleechee Caverns - 11 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Cades Cove - 21 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Townsend Abbey - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Artistic Bean - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Apple Valley Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Riverstone Family Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hillbilly's Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Frontage ❄Hot Tub ❄Whirlpool bath ❄Studio for Two ❄Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at River Frontage ❄Hot Tub ❄Whirlpool bath ❄Studio for Two ❄Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Frontage ❄Hot Tub ❄Whirlpool bath ❄Studio for Two ❄Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is River Frontage ❄Hot Tub ❄Whirlpool bath ❄Studio for Two ❄Pet Friendly located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. River Rage Go-Kart Track and Townsend Visitor Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Adorable

This was the cutest and coziest cabin I’ve stayed in. It fit all our requirements with a hot tub, fire pit, plus modern features inside. We really enjoyed sitting in the hot tub while it was raining under the covered deck. The cabin is as close as you can get to Cades Cove. It was charming and clean and had everything we needed. We would definitely stay there again and highly recommend it!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Karen W.

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

Nice little getaway

We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christa N.

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

Heaven

It was absolutely Heaven
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole M.

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

River Bend Cabin

The cabin was a perfect place to stay. Quiet and relaxing when we needed it but also places to go close by also. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

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

Great place

Great location. Nice little cabin right on the river
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Great place to stay

Great place to stay, bed was super comfortable. Lots of room and used the hot tub every night. Great view of the river and lots of critters to admire. parking is longer than other cabins away but sidewalk is in good condition. One note you have to drive down a private drive on gravel to get to the cabins, we were a little cautious with all the signs posted at the entrance. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Amy W.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Stay

Property was lovely. The cabin was nice however when we arrived it had not been cleaned at our check in time. Also there is definitely some type of critters living in the ceiling/walls that we heard every night.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

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

Great stay

Very clean and beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

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

Anniversary Weekend

We were out and about most of the time, but staying at the cabin was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

john h.

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

River bend cabin

This place is amazing. All of the bases were covered. Great location. Very nice hoste. Small cabin but didnt feel small. I would absolutely recommend this cabin to any couple. entrance
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTY H.

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

Very clean & cozy

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay & would stay there again given the opportunity.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

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

Vacation

Very clean and peaceful
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juanita T.

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

Awesome!!

Will stay here agin
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

April R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Quaint cabin

This quaint little cabin is right on the river and peaceful other than the “extremely” busy RV part across the river from us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

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

Wonderful vacation spot

We absolutely loved this cute cabin on the river. We spent a lot of time watching the river go by and enjoying the fire pit. We love to fish and had a great time trying for trout. My wife and I plan to return next year for an even longer stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

jerry b.

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

Very enjoyable

Nice cabin for just two people. Clean well kept area. Very peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven W.

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

Running by the river

We were staying there so I could participate in the Half Marathon in Townsend. The hot tub and the soaking bathtub were both fabulous for me to prepare and recover. The proximity to the Smokies was great! We spent time in the mountains after the race. The cabin was in a great, quiet location, and it had all that we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susanne W.

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

One room cabin on the river

We like the one room compact cabin, perfect for 2 seniors. Nicely decorated, very clean. The back deck with a view of the river is a big plus for us. As others mentioned, the shower is small and it is difficult to turn around in. There is a long walk from the parking to the cabin door which can be a problem when it is raining. Otherwise, we hope to return next year.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer C.

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

Beautiful and clean cabin

We enjoyed our stay at the cabin especially the close proximity to Cades Cove. The campground below the cabin is a little noisy but no fault of the owner. The cabin is cute but has a lot of “stuff” to make it feel like home. The kitchen table was set when we arrived and there wasn’t a place to set our food items we brought. There was no place for storing luggage/ bags. The shower was small to my husband but I’m smaller so it wasn’t a problem for me. Overall, a nice place to stay especially if you are going to visit the Smokies.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Terry R.

A little small

We enjoyed the location but were completely surprised at the KOA campground across the way from us. Not really secluded. There was nowhere to put suitcases or clothes or coats so suitcases were on the floor. There is a small closet but no hangers. The bathroom had one towel rack that is positioned above a lamp. Really could use more towel racks or hooks for clothes in the bathroom. The jaccuzi tub was great and the kitchen is well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

4/10 Poor

Allen & Eileen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Dangerous doors

The cabin was clean and attractive. However VRBO must give warnings about unsafe entry and exit doors. Warping limits door opening to 14 inches to back deck and front door to about 50-70%. People with handicaps would be unable to use either. Our calls to the owners and Vrbo were not returned during our stay. We will inform all vacationers to the area that they should avoid this RiverBend Cabin due to unsafe conditions.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liene K.

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

Excellent Time

We had a wonderful time at this cute and quiet cabin, thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wade M.

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

Smokey Cabin

Great time in the Smokies!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Becky B.

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

Mountain cabin

The cabin is beautiful and clean. Location to Smoky Mountain National Park, Cades cave, Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge is great and away from the crowds. You over look the river be aware that there is a camp grounds across the river and the river is the campers hang out to cool off, if you are looking for privacy in the river you won't get it. We didn't mind because there is so much to do in the area that we didn't hang out much In the river. The cabin is very relaxing and beautiful. We will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I loved the peace and quiet. The creek right off the back porch was awesome
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Cathy Moore

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