Cabin

Overlooking The Little River, 1 mile from GSMNP

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Lovely Setting
Most loved- sun room over looking river
Comfortable King Size Log Bed
Sit and enjoy the river below
Arcade

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 290.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Overlooking The Little River, 1 mile from GSMNP

Smoky Mountain Views is proud to present "The Little River Cabin!" This special place is ideal for a romantic getaway or for anyone wanting to enjoy the Great Smoky National Park, hiking, swimming, fishing, tubing, or biking.

Nestled amongst a small group of sweet little cabins, there is a quaint, peaceful feeling when you arrive here. Enjoy the views and sound of the river from the cabin itself or take a short walk to our little community's river entrance to go fishing or to swim. Enjoy the hot tub, firepit, arcade, gas fireplace, Cable TV, Wi-Fi, comfy king bed, and the park-style charcoal grill.

This cabin's location is a gem! It is only ½ a mile to the National Park Entrance, 9 miles to Cades Cove, 18 miles to Pigeon Forge, 20 miles to Dollywood, 22 miles to Gatlinburg or Sevierville, & 27 miles to Knoxville's Airport.

*Please note: This is an old-fashioned, one room-style cabin without a actual separate bedroom. There is a KOA campground on the other side of the river. There is no dishwasher, washer or dryer in this little cabin, but there is a laundry mat a couple of miles down the road. Also, our shower is on the small side for tall people (like my hubby) although being an avid hiker- he claims this is a good tradeoff for the location! Lastly, please remember firewood and charcoal are not provided but can be found for sale just down the road.

Guest booking must be 25 years or older. NO PETS. No parties or events. No Smoking or Drug use on property. No fireworks. Parking area and entrance are under video surveillance. Signed rental agreement REQUIRED to gain access to property. Check-In time is between 4pm and 10pm FIRM.

Property manager

Kristina
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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
Not infant/toddler safety proofed
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guest must complete emailed rental agreement to receive door code. Guest booking must be 25 years or older. NO PETS.
Check-In between 4pm and 10pm FIRM. NO parties/events. NO smoking/drug use. NO fireworks allowed.
Parking area and entrance are under video surveillance. Quiet hours are between 10pm to 8am.

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
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 first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended 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. Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park and SkyPark are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Gatlinburg Space Needle. Anakeesta and Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park are not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Townsend, TN

What's nearby

  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • River Rage Go-Kart Track - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Dark Island Swinging Bridge - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Cades Cove - 21 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Townsend Abbey - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Artistic Bean - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Apple Valley Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Riverstone Family Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Hillbilly's Restaurant - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Overlooking The Little River, 1 mile from GSMNP pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Overlooking The Little River, 1 mile from GSMNP?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Overlooking The Little River, 1 mile from GSMNP?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Overlooking The Little River, 1 mile from GSMNP 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

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wade H.

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

Wonderful cabin on the water

A nice cabin with all the necessary comforts. Really quiet and right next to the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

shelia d.

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

Townsend Treasure

This was a last minute trip and was so simple to plan. I needed additional information to be sure it would work. I got a very fast response! Communication was wonderful for the whole process. The actual cabin and location were perfect! The cabin sits on a small dead end road that is off the beaten path but very close to the main drag and the park entrance. It was spotless, well equipped, and set up for your comfort. There was a large sun room that looks out over the creek and elevated the cabin to a higher level than anticipated. The view is sort of a mixed bag. You do have the creek but you are also looking directly across at the campground on the main road. I thought this would bother me. It did not. I also believe it would be even less noticeable in the summer when the leaves are out. I actually found it beautiful to look out at night and see all the little lights and campfires in the darkness. Overall, I would recommend this cabin and location to anyone and plan to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Great visit

Nice place, as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

kelly g.

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

Work trip stay over

Needed a small quiet place for a work trip and this place was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cozy on Little River

Beautiful and cozy little cabin on the little river, Everything you need is there had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Cozy Christmas time cabin

We had a wonderful time! The cabin was perfect for our honeymoon and the area was quiet but with plenty to do, from scenic drives to restaurants and antique stores.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

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

We will be back!

The location and the space and everything about our stay exceeded expectations!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

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

Cute Cabin

The cabin was small but perfect for a couple. We found the property to be very clean and well kept. The shower was very small but worked. The overlook of the stream was great. Loved eating breakfast and having coffee in the glassed in area. We will be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce S.

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

River Cabin

The little cabin was cute, easy entry. Steps in front were few and easy for our ancient bodies. However, the back porch was a total shock. Just WOW!! That was our place to be, better than TV looking out over the river from tree top level. Hated to pack up and leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Anniversary Trip

The cabin was excellent! Very quiet and restful location. Close to Cades Cove and other hiking places. We enjoyed a very relaxing trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Peaceful Anniversary Getaway

This cabin was the perfect choice for our 20th anniversary. It was clean, the bed was very comfortable, and the fireplace and hot tub helped us almost forget about the poor weather. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen H.

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

Perfect for Two!

The perfect cabin for two. Clean and in a great location. Could not have ask for any better communicatio from our host, Kristina. Any question I had, she always answered very timely. Would highly recommend this place foe a couple.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed H.

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

Anniversary

This cabin was just what we needed! Very quiet and peaceful! Extremely clean and well kept. Wonderful sun porch with beautiful views of the creek!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maryann C.

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

Perfect couple Cabin

We loved this little cabin! It had everything we needed and wished we had requested a longer stay! Kristina was a great hostess and answered all of my questions! It is so close to the Smoky Mountains and we loved adventuring in to explore God's amazing creation!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly V.

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

Wonderful cabin

We enjoyed our stay! Cabin is just the right size for 2. We enjoyed the sunroom and the location was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D.

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

Nice property

We enjoyed a peaceful stay at the cabin. Everything was just as it was described. We would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jen b.

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

Perfect for 2

The cabin was perfect for 2. Right on the little river we enjoyed tubing, fire pit, hot tub, arcade game, and the local restaurant for breakfast. The bed is a memory foam. There’s also 2sofa sleepers. No washer, dryer or dishwasher and the shower is small. But all in all I’d stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

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

Our little Love-Nest

Just fell in love with this gorgeous little cabin, 3 days turned into 5 as we did not want to leave! In fact it broke my heart to pack up and leave, right by the little river and surrounded by beautiful singing birds and rabbits etc it did our souls and our hearts the world of good. I would 100% recommend this cabin and we will be back just as soon as we can 😌 also Kristina was easy to reach via email and answered my questions almost immediately
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

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

Perfection

We truly enjoyed every thing about our stay. The host was incredible, timely and very knowledgeable about the area. Everything was as described!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce S.

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

Wonderful stay at Little River Csbin

Just right for the two of us. Enjoyed the gas fireplace in the evening. King bed was very comfy. Really enjoyed listening to the creek below and the sounds of nature while having evening wine and morning coffee in the sun room!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

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

Great place to stay!

This little cabin was very clean and cozy. We absolutely loved the sunroom with the river view! The neighborhood was quiet and very peaceful. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L., Annapolis, MD

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

Perfect

The cabin was absolutely perfect. Location could not get closer to the park. We could’ve walked to the Smoky Mountains national park entrance! Excellent communication from beginning to end. It was an incredible trip and I will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Cozy cabin

Loved the sound of the River!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

marti a.

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

BIG chill at LITTLE cabin

Great spot to chill out and watch the river flow. Back room closed in with low windows perfect to see all the river action.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

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

27th anniversary

October 30-Nov. 3, 2023 enjoyed it very much!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kristina

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Hi! I am from Minnesota. I love to design & decorate. I also love being mom to our 3 amazing kids.

My husband, Chris, is a retired Air Force Chaplain from Mississippi. He loves real estate & keeping us guessing-- "What could our next family adventure possibly be?!"

Although we have been stationed in every region of the country, "the smokies" have always remained a special place in our lives. When the opportunity arose to turn a long term rental into our very first vacation rental (Shell Mountain Cabin), we were thrilled and slightly terrified. Through the years, our business has grown. We have experienced tremendous challenges & tremendous blessings. God is faithful & we love what we do!

Whether you are planning a time of quiet rest--or a fun-packed vacation-- along with our A+ team of locals-- we want to help provide an unforgettable getaway for you. We hope you fall in love with the Smoky Mountains as much as we have.

Languages:

English

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