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Rippling Waters Retreat | Riverfront Rustic Cabin

Riverfront cabin with kitchen and fireplace

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Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 121253 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Townsend, TN
  • Place, Townsend Visitor Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Dark Island Swinging Bridge
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Townsend

This cabin is a short stroll from Tube Junction and Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail. The cabin includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a sofa bed.

What's nearby

  • Townsend Visitor Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Dark Island Swinging Bridge - 3 min drive - 0.8 miles
  • Tuckaleechee Caverns - 9 min drive - 5.2 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Townsend Abbey - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Peaceful Side Social - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Artistic Bean - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burgermaster Drive-in - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Riverstone Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rippling Waters Retreat | Riverfront Rustic Cabin

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 cabin combines the feeling of solemn remoteness with the convenience of local walking-distance amenities, including a grocery store, gas station, and 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!
Rippling Waters Retreat is situated directly on the Little River in Townsend, TN right in the heart of Townsend. The cabin has a secluded feel, though it is less than a mile from restaurants, attractions, a gas station, convenient store, supermarket, and more. The cabin shares many acres of land and river frontage with other cabins. Free parking is provided at the retreat, making getting around Townsend easy. This is a rustic cabin situated directly on a river, backed up to woods. Though we maintain pest control and pest prevention services on the property, it is impossible to guarantee our guests with a pest-free experience (e.g. fireflies, flying bugs, crawling bugs, other insects, squirrels, etc.), while also maintaining a rustic look and experience to the property. Though the vast majority of our guests have never reported pests, all guests are required to be aware they are booking a rustic experience, including all the natural elements found in nature.
Similarly, though we seek to maintain stringent cleaning practices and standards, it is impossible to guarantee our guests a stay at our property completely free of dust, cobwebs and other elements indicative of being in a rustic cabin. Given the rustic nature of the cabin and the experience the majority of our guests expect, all guests are required to be aware they are booking a rustic experience, including all the natural elements found in nature.
By booking, you agree not to allow the aforementioned qualities of a rustic cabin to impact your review on our property, acknowledging you are purchasing this experience as described above.
The cabin is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 2 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms and a dining area. Other standard amenities include a fireplace, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a river

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,253 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events 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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

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Rippling Waters Retreat | Riverfront Rustic Cabin in Townsend TN
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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of this cabin?

This cabin is located in Townsend, a short 7-minute walk from Tube Junction and also 15 minutes on foot from Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail. You'll also find Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this cabin?

No, this cabin doesn't offer parking.

Is this cabin next to a casino?

No, this cabin is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cabin?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cabin.

Is Rippling Waters Retreat | Riverfront Rustic Cabin a good place to stay for couples?

At this riverfront cabin, amenities that appeal to couples include a fireplace and a kitchen in each cabin with some featuring fireplaces.

Does Rippling Waters Retreat | Riverfront Rustic Cabin have a hot tub?

No, this cabin doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cabin offer breakfast?

No, this cabin doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cabin allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cabin.

Are there connecting rooms at this cabin?

No, this cabin doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this cabin?

The closest major airport to this cabin is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), which is 22.4 mi away (34 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Rippling Waters Retreat | Riverfront Rustic Cabin?

No, there aren't any cabins with balconies at Rippling Waters Retreat | Riverfront Rustic Cabin.