Rippling Waters Retreat | Riverfront Rustic Cabin in Townsend, TN - Townsend

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The View of the River from the Porch Swings

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9.8

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12116 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Townsend, TN

Townsend Visitor Center2 min drive
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center2 min drive
Dark Island Swinging Bridge3 min drive
Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)33 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Living Room

2 Double Sofa Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Rippling Waters Retreat | Riverfront Rustic Cabin in Townsend, TN

This cozy, rustic cabin is nestled on the bank of the scenic Little River in quaint Townsend, TN. Just a short drive from Pigeon Forge, Cades Cove, and other attractions, this rustic cabin combines the feeling of solemn remoteness with the convenience of local walking-distance amenities, including a grocery store, gas station, and many restaurants. We are family-friendly and welcome you to make a tradition out of bringing your family to Townsend each year, just like our family did when we were children!

Check-in is at 4:00 pm and check-out is at 10:00 am.

Property manager

Melanie Chandler

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Water view

View of the "Fishin Hole" cabin from the 'Little River' "Cabins on Little River"

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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 on the waterfront. Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park and Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cades Cove. Tube Junction and River Rage Go-Kart Track are also worth visiting.

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Townsend, TN

What's nearby

River Rage Go-Kart Track - 17 min walk
Townsend Visitor Center - 2 min drive
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 2 min drive
Dark Island Swinging Bridge - 3 min drive
Laurel Valley Golf Course - 11 min drive

Getting around

Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

‪Townsend Abbey - ‬19 min walk
‪Burger Master Drive In - ‬2 min drive
‪Apple Valley Cafe - ‬5 min drive
‪The Artistic Bean - ‬3 min walk
‪Little River Pub & Deli - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rippling Waters Retreat | Riverfront Rustic Cabin in Townsend, TN pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rippling Waters Retreat | Riverfront Rustic Cabin in Townsend, TN?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rippling Waters Retreat | Riverfront Rustic Cabin in Townsend, TN?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rippling Waters Retreat | Riverfront Rustic Cabin in Townsend, TN located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Tube Junction and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail and River Rage Go-Kart Track are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

7 June 2024

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

Great stay

I would recommend this cabin to anyone. It was very clean and perfect location. We enjoyed the porch every night - watching the river and geese. I would give this cabin 10+ out of 10.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

26 Apr 2024

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

Best Cabin in Townsend!

Cozy, comfy, BEAUTIFUL! I can’t wait to go back.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

15 Apr 2024

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

Great spot!

Loved the porch and river. So relaxing. Enjoyed it very much.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

29 July 2023

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

Rippling Waters EXCELLENT LOCATION

We spent 4 nights at the Rippling Waters cabin on the Little River in Townsend. Excellent location on River, very close to Wears Valley Road, the Townsend bike path, IGA grocery store and the hardware store. Plenty of room for our big family ! Will look to stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

boyd r., gainesville fla

28 June 2023

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

Everything you need for all age groups

Small, but exactly as advertised. River was great. We brought our own tubes and floated to the swinging bridge over the Little River. There’s a brewery called the Abby right next to the swinging bridge so the adults enjoyed some liquid refreshment while waiting for the kids to reach us tubing. Very enjoyable and don’t miss touring the Tuckaleechie caverns, again great time and tour.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Marilyn M.

6 Mar 2023

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

Lovely location next to river

Loved the location so close to the National Park/Cades Cove which we visited daily. The accommodations were comfortable and afforded us with everything we needed. An added bonus was enjoying a fire in the cabin in the evenings. Owners were responsive to any questions we had.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Brian A., Alabama

22 Dec 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice place and quiet

Cleaning people need to a better job,but therefore nice cabin

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

John C.

13 Oct 2022

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

wonderful stay

We had a wonderful stay at Rippling Waters Retreat. The house was clean and had everything we needed. We enjoyed the quiet side of Townsend. The grandchildren enjoyed the river behind the cabin.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan P.

20 Sept 2022

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

Great Place to Stay!

Well kept cabin, with great hosts, in the beautiful town of Townsend. Would stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

5 Sept 2022

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

Relaxing Place

This cabin was beautifully situated right on Little River. Being able to sit out on the back porch and watch the river and the Inner tubes floating was very enjoyable. The cabin was clean and well stocked. Just a lovely stay and already looking at next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

13 Aug 2022

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

2nd visit was as good as the 1st

We love Townsend, and this cabin is perfect for the making of wonderful memories with family and friends new and old.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bin B.

23 Apr 2022

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

Bronco show

Great property

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bobby M.

5 Dec 2021

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

Vacation

Really like the cabin and the creek behind it. Thanks for letting us stay

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

jonnie v.

2 Nov 2021

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

Amazing!

Our stay was better than expected. The cabin was adorable; the location couldn't have been better. We made smores at the fire ring next to the river upon arrival. My grandchildren didn't want to come inside. We are from Miami where the heat puts a damper on most of the fun. Even the misty rain couldn't prevent us from enjoying our time there. The cabin had all the conveniences and necessities. All you need is your toothbrush and clothing. There is a decent sized supermarket within a mile of the cabin that have the best steaks for the bbq!!! The scenery is breathtaking. If you do nothing but enjoy the cabin and its surroundings, you will be in for a great vacation!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

11 Oct 2021

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

Wonderful weekend

We really enjoyed our weekend. The cabin was great and the river was wonderful. We will rent again

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shawn D.

16 July 2021

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

Perfect house to step up your tubing trip.

This rustic cabin isn't the Ritz and I hope it never is. It is the absolute perfect place to enjoy the Little Pigeon River and tube the day away. We could tube down to the house, get out and have lunch the jump back in the floats. In the evening we walked up to deeper pool and swam till dinner. The rustic feel and and sound of the water just melts the stress of the city away. It has an IGA one stop sign away, resteraunts not too far, and a Weber charcoal grill on the deck. It was just a short drive to Dollywood but for sure out of the hustle. My wife liked that their were no small narrow roads to get to it. It's close to a main road and easy to find. It's not a hotel! It's a cabin, enjoy the fire pit, the river and the tubing. Just don't expect room service and a turn down. I loved it!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kendall Y.

3 June 2021

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

Still love this place

We've stayed here 3 times and love it. The location is amazing,. We spend most of our time outdoors, either on the porch, in the yard next to the Little River, or playing in the river. The cabin is more on the rustic/simple side, but that's also part of the appeal.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

30 Apr 2021

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

So BEAUTIFUL

Absolutely beautiful property and peaceful setting. Definitely want to visit again. Highly recommend!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debbie T.

30 Apr 2021

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

Family vacation

We had a wonderful stay at the cabin. The sound of the river was very relaxing. Loved watching the geese and there were two nests of baby birds on the porches. We liked that it was accessible to everything just a short drive to Gatlinburg and other places but didn’t have to stay in the busy cities. The one thing I would say is to check the dishes and cups before you use them and hopefully the toilets will be fixed we had to make sure they didn’t keep running or it would flood the front yard. We have already recommended this place to other family and friends.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bin B.

24 Apr 2021

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

Bronco Show

Awesome

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

21 Apr 2021

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

Beautiful cabin

It was a beautiful respite and we enjoyed every part of our stay

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth B.

20 Apr 2021

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

Very Enjoyable Stay

Really enjoyed our stay, it was very clean, organized. we liked the layout of the cabin and the porch out by the river was our favorite spot. So relaxing and laid back. The only problem we had while we were there, we had a problem with both toilets...they would flush, but would not fill back up, we had this happen several times in our 4 days there. Other than that everyuthing was wonderful. Thank you so much!!!

10/10 Excellent

Albert M.

15 Apr 2021

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

Home away from home

Wonderful cabin. Very accommodating for our family of 5 and the location on the river was perfect. Can’t wait to go back !

10/10 Excellent

Garland R.

17 Mar 2021

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

Awesome weekend getaway.

Was in a quiet area with beautiful stream, not far from great shopping. Really enjoyed our weekend, would definitely stay again. G Rowe

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lana B.

24 Dec 2020

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

Picture perfect

The cabin was very clean. The rippling waters that run by the cabin is so soothing to hear. I would gladly stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

About the host

Hosted by Melanie Chandler

We are the Chandlers, owners and operators of what we think is one of the best little cabins in all of Tennessee. My (Michael’s) family began vacationing in Townsend when I was a child, and came back every Summer to enjoy the Great Smoky Mountains, the offerings of Pigeon Forge, and the awesome amenities that Townsend has to offer. Now, we bring our children here and create memories with them every year. Our cozy cabin is nestled on the bank of the scenic Little River, with access to more than 500 feet of river frontage. Just a short drive from Pigeon Forge, Cades Cove, and numerous attractions, this rustic cabin combines the feeling of solemn remoteness with the convenience of local walking-distance amenities, including a grocery store, gas station, and many restaurants. We are family friendly and welcome you to make a tradition of bringing your family to Townsend each year, just like us!