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Outdoorsmen’s Paradise on River w/ Fire Pit!

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Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, Internet
Books
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 446 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Townsend, Tennessee
  • Dark Island Swinging Bridge
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Townsend Visitor Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Tuckaleechee Caverns
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Outdoorsmen’s Paradise on River w/ Fire Pit!

Enjoy roasting s’mores under a starry sky, embarking on morning walks along the water, and hosting cocktails on the river-view deck at this cozy vacation rental. The apartment boasts 1 bedroom, 1 bath, a kitchen, and endless outdoor amenities to make your stay both fun and comfortable. You’ll find restaurants and cafes within a mile, while endless hiking trails, the famous Tuckaleechee Caverns, and the bustling vacation destinations of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg are just a short drive away!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Full Kitchen | Riverfront | Al Fresco Dining

Whether you’re traveling for a wedding, a family vacation, or a fishermen’s getaway, this Smoky Mountain apartment boasts basic home comforts and ideal outdoor amenities!

Bedroom: Queen Bed | Living Room: Queen Bed

SHARED PERKS: River-view deck w/ seating, al fresco dining, fire pit, outdoor shower
APARTMENT PERKS: Cozy living space, decorative stone fireplace, mountain decor, dining table
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, microwave, fridge, stove/oven, sink, coffee maker, dishware/flatware
GENERAL: Free WiFi, linens/towels, air conditioning, central heating, basic toiletries, hair dryer, bathroom w/ shower/tub combo
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles)
ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS: There are 4 additional properties available on-site, each with separate nightly rates. If you would like to reserve multiple rentals, please inquire for more information prior to booking

-- THE LOCATION --

OUTDOORS: Great Smoky Mountains (surrounding), Townsend Historical Trail - 9 mile walking/biking trail (on-site), Little River (on-site), Swinging Bridge (1.1 miles), Davy Crockett Riding Stables (1.6 miles), Tuckaleechee Caverns (2.5 miles), Wild Laurel Golf Course (3.1 miles), The Townsend Wye (4.1 miles), Next to Heaven Ranch/Ziplining (5.3 miles), Spruce Flats Falls (7.4 miles), Meigs Falls (8.8 miles), The Sinks (9.9 miles)
EAT & DRINK: Little River Pub & Deli (on-site), Healthy Vibes Cafe & Bakery (0.6 mile), Smokin Joes (0.8 miles), Trailhead Steak & Trout (1.1 miles), Cades Cove Cellars (1.1 miles), Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro (1.2 miles), Apple Valley Mountain Village & Cafe (1.2 miles), Brianna's Italian Restaurant And Cuisine (1.6 miles), Carriage House Restaurant (2.4 miles), Burger Master Drive In (2.7 miles), Elvira's Cafe (6.4 miles)
NEARBY CITIES: Cades Cove (17.1 miles), Pigeon Forge (18.5 miles), Gatlinburg (23.4 miles), Sevierville (30.1 miles), Knoxville (33.3 miles)
AIRPORT: McGhee Tyson Airport (20.3 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 21 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property is not suitable for children due to the valuable antiques and collectibles on-site
- NOTE: There are other bookable vacation rental units on-site, with some shared amenities
- NOTE: Your safety matters. There are external security cameras facing the parking lot. These do not look into any interior spaces
During your stay at this apartment building, you'll be within walking distance of The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum. Features include laundry facilities. A kitchen and a patio are available in the apartment.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, patio and dining area
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and a few minutes from The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum
As a guest of Outdoorsmen’s Paradise on River w/ Fire Pit!, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Townsend apartment is smoke free.

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Hunting nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

New! Outdoorsmens Paradise on River w/ Fire Pit!
NEW! Outdoorsmen’s Paradise on River w/ Fire Pit! Townsend
NEW! Outdoorsmen’s Paradise on River w/ Fire Pit! Apartment
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Outdoorsmen’s Paradise on River w/ Fire Pit! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B., Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot for everything!

This property is in a quiet section of Townsend, conveniently located to the GSMNP and right on the river. If you are looking for a quiet getaway this is it! Property is well kept and accomodations are clean. Ready to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Early Spring retreat

We visited the end of March. Weather was perfect. Very peaceful and neat area. Lying in the hammock listening to the river made it very relaxing. It is conveniently located to Cades Cove and Smokey mountains.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mona S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful by the water

Nice stay. Liked the water. Only downfall was could not control the heat. Kinda chilly in afternoons and wore our jackets til bedtime.It would be nice to have a t.v. especially in wi ter months. Other than that, It was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Location!

Cozy suite right on the river. An older building so it was a little chilly but gorgeous!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Douglas S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location amazing

Booked this for an event in Townsend, checking was a little bit of
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mixed Bag- Great Property, Poor Mgt

Great property. The cabin is rustic and charming and has a wonderful location right on the river. The home is lacking some basic necessities though. No digital thermostat, No TV.....Both were inconveniences. The home was clean and as described for the most part. The management left plenty to be desired. We arrived and were locked out. Apparently the owner insists that you check in 48 hours prior to arrival in order to get the code. As a guest, I don't want to study the mice type of the check in process. The check in process should be simple and clear....and I've never heard of having to check in 48 hours prior....this is totally unacceptable. The check in instructions (including door code) should have been emailed to guest prior to arrival. I had to call owner to get code and she proceeds to keep me on the phone for 20 minutes fumbling around trying to get the code and then INSISTS that I do a detailed tour of the home with her on the phone so she can talk me through every operating feature in the home. When I told I wasn't going to do that because we were tired from driving and just wanted to check in our home, she got a huge attitude and started reprimanding me for not checking in 2 days ago. A completely tone-deaf manager ,who has unreasonable expectations, micro-manages. and is not utilizing basic technology like all of the other homes to communicate efficiently with guests. Overall- Good Stay but can be improved with some easy changes to management. .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unplugging at it’s best

Beautiful and tranquil place right on the river. Rental was exactly as described. There is no television, so this is a perfect way to completely unplug when not exploring the Great Smokey Mountains.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Townsend

Cute little cabin, perfect for the 2 of us. Much more enjoyable than the hustle and bussle (and traffic) than Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudette G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

It was so cute and very well taken care of. Will definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Beautiful and and peaceful property. Enjoyed the hammock and chairs near creek.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness

7 is not a lucky number

This place is called strawberry patch inn. Which isn’t named anywhere on Vrbo to be able to look up reviews. Very nice property BUT we came in for a big event so there was only one person handling check in at time of arrival Quiet time rules which is no biggie BUT being in room 7, you can hear EVERYTHING and I mean EVERYTHING. From conversations, laughing, walking and even more stuff during quiet times. I had to use the blow dryer to cut out sounds I didn’t want to hear. Also, the room temperature is not controllable in the room. You have to contact the property manager to adjust the temp. Bring blankets bc only 1 is on the bed and nothing extra We were only provided 4 towels for 2 adults staying 3 nights. Beautiful scenery but some money needs to be put back into the property to sound proof it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Danielle J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Getaway

Super cozy and charismatic property. Beautiful riverside set up. Easy access, smooth process, clean & comfortable! "Quiet time" is much earlier than most places and the walls are pretty thin. It was advised at check in that there was need for care on sound, but it was more than expected. Our neighbors could hear us talking when we thought we were speaking in our room low enough, and we could hear someone snoring throughout the night from an adjacent room both nights. Sharing this not as major detriment to the stay, but something for consideration.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay

This property was exactly as described. The setting is beautiful-couldn’t ask for anything more peaceful. Especially the stream outside the apartment with plenty of seating options. We spent so much time outside-on the porch, sitting next to the running river or even in the river. As mentioned the walls were thin and you could hear other guests. The kitchen is small but well appointed. My favorite part was getting to know Wendy!! She was such a gracious hostess-quick to respond and so helpful with ideas and suggestions! I spent 2 weeks in this slice of heaven and I hope to return again soon!!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot!

We were absolutely thrilled with the location of the property as it is conveniently located right by the national park and numerous other attractions. The property itself was really beautiful and well-maintained. Having a little deli and pub on site was incredibly convenient. Check in process was very simple and everything was exactly as expected.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David &.

Liked: Cleanliness

Historical building with beautiful view

We were on the run a lot but found the stay comfortable for our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing place on the river

Awesome place for 2 people beautiful cabin amazing decorations Not secluded but quiet and peaceful Beautiful river views yet still right in Townsend would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

Vacation

The property and check in and out process was great. The cleanliness of the window treatment needs much attention. That is why i gave 3 stars on cleanliness. There needs to be more toilet paper left in the cabin. The fire pit does not emit heat. It is a solostove. Other than that, it was a great stay. Thank you soo much.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful side of the Smokies

We really enjoyed staying at this beautiful property right on the river in Townsend. It was a great location for entrance into the park. The building is historic but renovated nicely and plenty comfortable. If you are a light sleeper I recommend a white noise app because the noise does carry between rooms. We were so happy to stay here on the peaceful side of the Smokies and not in the busy/crazy towns!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Property

The property is located in a beautiful location right on the Little River. The cabin was charming and in excellent condition. The property manager was prompt to respond and very kind. We had no issues at all during our stay. I would definitely go back if I am ever in the area again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and funky

Breathtaking property on the edge of the little pigeon River. Room was immaculate and clean. Hottest shower I've ever experienced! Host (Wendy) is very nice and attentive. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Heath K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Townsend stay

Loved the cabin and location bed wasn’t very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Sara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The area and location is beautiful! Wendy was super nice and helpful. The only reason I didn’t give this a 5 star is because me and my mom barely got sleep, we were in a room downstairs and heard the people above us all night long- walking around and talking, amongst other things.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison, Annandale

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cabin was beautiful with everything I could possibly need in it. Loved the location by the River - it was wonderful cooling my legs off in it after my race. Would definitely come back here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place

So quiet and relaxing. The cabin|condo was clean and very welcoming. Highly recommend it for a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023