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A riverside cabin with a stone retaining wall, outdoor seating, and a fire pit.
A stone house with a stone retaining wall, a fire pit, and outdoor seating.
A cozy, well-lit room with a wooden ceiling, a round dining table set with plates and a vase of flowers, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.
A cozy living room with two gray sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a fireplace.
A kitchen with a turquoise stove, white cabinets, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Place, Hillbilly Golf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Anakeesta
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪17 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Gatlinburg

This cabin places you within a 15-minute stroll of popular sights such as Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. The cabin includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Hillbilly Golf - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Historic Ogle Log Cabin - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Anakeesta - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina
  • ‪Tennessee Cider Company - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Pancake Pantry - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Ole Red - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jason Aldean’s Kitchen & Rooftop Bar - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

River Romance - Relax by the Pigeon River!

Sprout your River Romance in the Great Smoky Mountains at this charming pet-friendly, 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom cabin in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Nestled right along a rushing river, you can hear the sound of the water flow past while roasting marshmallows around the firepit, soaking aching muscles in the steamy hot tub, cooking out at the charcoal grill, or sitting down for a lovely dinner at the outdoor table.

For more entertainment and comfort, head inside this adorable river property to lounge on the sofas while watching a DVD on the big screen TV or sipping cocktails in front of the crackling, wood-burning fireplace. A separate enclosed sitting room invites you to watch the river ripples through the picture window or crack open a good book to read for a spell.

In the retro-style, fully equipped kitchen, you can cook meals, grab a quick bite, or pour drinks. Dine at the table together or use the space to set up a board or card game. When you're ready to hit the hay, there's a king-size bed with your name on it! Plus, there's a TV in the bedroom, free Wi-Fi, a washer and dryer, a bonus queen bedroom if needed, paved parking (motorcycle-friendly), and keyless entry to make your River Romance comfortable indeed.
The cabin is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Stretch out in the jetted tub. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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 and a deadbolt lock
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: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this cabin?

This cabin is located in Gatlinburg, a short 14-minute walk from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and also 13 minutes on foot from Anakeesta. You'll also find Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Gatlinburg SkyPark within a short drive.

Is there parking available at River Romance - Relax by the Pigeon River!?

No, there isn't parking at this cabin.

Is this cabin associated with a casino?

No, this cabin is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cabin?

No, this cabin doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

What do couples enjoy most about River Romance - Relax by the Pigeon River!?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront cabin include a fireplace, a jetted bathtub, and a kitchen.

Are there hot tubs at River Romance - Relax by the Pigeon River!?

No, but this cabin offers jetted bathtubs in all cabins.

Does this cabin offer breakfast?

No, this cabin doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cabin allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cabin.

Are there connecting rooms at River Romance - Relax by the Pigeon River!?

No, this cabin doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this cabin?

The closest major airport to this cabin is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), which is about 27.5 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at River Romance - Relax by the Pigeon River!?

Yes, every cabin at River Romance - Relax by the Pigeon River! comes with a patio and some offer water views.

River Romance - Relax by the Pigeon River! Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Norma P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved River Romance! It is so cute! It’s small but that is listed in the description. Regardless of the size it’s perfect for 4 people. We loved sitting on the river! Definitely would rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bethany F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and very cozy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peyton L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Th house was so cozy and cute! We lived the location close to downtown and on the River stream. We would love to stay again one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lana W.

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

Perfection

Cabin was perfect for our anniversary get away. The decor is beautiful, location was great, creek was amazing, and the bear was super cool coming across the yard.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Summer M.

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

Cute, Quaint & perfect

Everythng was just as listed and very well kept. Perfect location. LOVED everything
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tammy L.

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

Great cabin

Awesome little cabin! PERFECT LOCARION. Easy to get to. Beds very comfie. We really enjoyed our stay. Will be back soon!!S
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

River Romance

Cabin was great! Excellent, quiet location and easily in walking distance to downtown Gatlinburg. My wife loved the coziness of it and the retro decor. Cabin was clean and check in was very smooth. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jeff W.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Property owner insisted on downloading state ID which was a little creepy.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Nice cabin with more than expected room. The shower drain was slow, washing machine made some weird noises and the gas stove wouldn’t light. Regardless of these small concerns we had a great time and enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christi H.

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

Close Enough to Town

The property is located probably within a quarter of a mile from Trolley Stop 2 which is an easy walk. Also only a mile and a half walk to the Ober tram. House situated on a dead-end street. Great location because different members of group can simply walk to area attractions. My husband hates the hustle and bustle of tourist destinations, but this place felt like it is tucked into the forest right on the river. There is a larger hotel across the river that does cast a lurid glow from fluorescent lights in their parking garage, but for price, comfort, and location, it is not a deal breaker.Do not suggest for families with toddlers/young children because railings are not around the patio area, and a fall from that location to the river would probably cause injuries.We brought the family dog. Easy neighborhood to walk him.The house is small, but it does have 2 full bathrooms which is nice! My 21 year-old daughter used the second bedroom, and my 17 year-old son used the foldout sofa in the sitting room, so each person had their own space.The hot tub was clean and ready to go when we got there.This was our first time staying in Gatlinburg, so I suggest stopping at grocery store before you get there. Also, pick up some firewood too.We would rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jodi K.

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

Great location, cute & clean

The cottage was clean and had everything we needed for our family of 4. By far the location is the biggest selling point. It's right on the edge of town so easy to walk in one direction or drive away from traffic in the other. It would be better for a couple with no kids probably due to the size, but it was fine with our teenagers and the second bathroom is a big plus. The only reason for 4 stars vs 5 is the lack of amenities provided. If they upgraded the towels and bedding and eliminated the need to pack paper products It would be 5 for sure. The good: location is perfect, walkable to downtown Gatlinburg and easy driving access to the bypass/National Park and Pigeon Forge; parking is right outside the door; nice river frontage The not-so-good: towels are tiny and rough - think hotel pool towels. The sheet was too small for the bed I slept on and it came off every night, making for less than ideal sleep. Very stingy with the bedding - nothing extra including nothing for the pull out sofa. One of the bedroom tv receivers didn't work and there was all kinds of signage warning us to leave it alone or we would be charged. Hot tub is fine for 2 but crowded after that.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jamie M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good, Bad, Ugly

The good. The location is convenient. The cabin is adorable. I loved that there was a second bedroom that wasn’t listed. Now the bad and ugly. To get into the neighborhood, there are no true signal lights. Just a flashing red and flashing yellow. That was dangerous to turn into the neighborhood and out of the neighborhood, as the location is central to downtown and it is heavy traffic. As far as the actual cabin, it was filthy. So filthy that I wore shoes the entire time I was inside and we didn’t use the tub or shower in the hall. There was black mildew all in the tub jets and the wall grout. The floors were so dirty I couldn’t even mop up all of the black filth. The creek in the back is amazing, but the stairs to get to it are broken. Being 6 weeks pregnant, we didn’t risk me climbing down the broken stairs. But my 6 year old and husband made the climb. It was a pain. Also, the back patio has no railing so that’s scary if you have children. Overall, we enjoyed it but had I known those things, I probably would have booked somewhere else.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joshua G.

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

Short walk to strip.

We enjoyed staying at this cute little place near the strip. The stream in the backyard was so nice. Being able to walk to the strip was amazing considering the traffic was rough on the weekend. Wish there was some time of handrail on the back patio and the dryer makes and very loud noise when operating. Other than that we will absolutley stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie C.

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

There are 2 bedrooms-not just one as stated in the ad.

Great location! The stream in the back was very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Victoria A.

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

Great place

I am so thankful I did not let the negative reviews keep me from trying out this place. I have so many good things to say about this cute little house. Fun surprise, there are 2 bedrooms. Not just 1. 2 rooms AND a sleeper sofa. The beds were comfy. The bathrooms worked like we needed them to. The washer and dryer were helpful. The little sunroom facing the creek is so peaceful. The fire pit was awesome. The kids loved the hot tub. The ONLY negative thing I have to say about this place is the porch/deck area has no railing to keep you safe from the ledge. This however did not keep us from enjoying our stay. We will be staying here again. During the last day of our stay, there was a fire that started in PF. The rental company kept us informed on the evacuation process. Fortunately we did not have to but they were very prompt in alerting us when necessary. I never felt unsure or concerned about our safety. Thank you Cabins 4 You!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

joanne a.

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

Cabin

It was hot ,musty , bathroom moldy and grout missing on floor I had a Asthma attack because of the moldy atmosphere Very bad
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

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

Beautiful and walkable

Great weekend at the house. The river by the patio was amazing. The inside was super cute and way bigger than I expected. We did have an issue with the hot tub not working the whole time we were there but I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dan h.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

It was okay. Not the cleanest.

The tile in bathrooms was mildewed and didn’t feel clean. Fireplace was musty smelling. The kitchen was amazing and well equipped. Couch in sunroom needs to be replaced. Whole in the middle and cannot sit on. King bed mattress in need of replacing.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gurpreet

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

amanda w.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024