Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
Dark Island Swinging Bridge - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
Tuckaleechee Caverns - 12 min drive - 9.2 km
Getting around
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 37 min drive
Restaurants
Townsend Abbey - 3 min walk
The Artistic Bean - 20 min walk
Apple Valley Cafe - 9 min drive
Riverstone Family Restaurant - 6 min drive
Burger Master Drive In - 5 min drive
About this property
Big Lodge* River Access * 11 beds *Sleeps 22*
Family-friendly lodge near Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Take advantage of a water park, a firepit, and a garden at Big Lodge* River Access * 11 beds *Sleeps 22*. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to an arcade/game room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
An electric car charging station, smoke-free premises, and a billiards/pool table
Barbecue grills and games
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Big Lodge* River Access * 11 beds *Sleeps 22* boast perks such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
Highchairs, children's dinnerware, and travel cribs
5.5 bathrooms with bathtubs and showers
Smart TVs with cable channels and DVD players
Decks/patios, outdoor lighting, and separate dining areas
Property manager
Parker Borofsky
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Available in some public areas: internet access
Parking and transportation
Electric car charging station on site
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Hot tub
Water park access
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Firepit
Garden
More
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Games
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Heating
Sofa bed
Bathroom
5.5 bathrooms
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Towels
Entertainment
Cable/satellite channels
DVD player
Smart TV
Video games
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Dining room
Dining table
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Kitchen
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Outdoor space
Balcony
More
Desk
Desk chair
Dryer
Fireplace
Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24
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
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, 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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
orp5b60a27x
Frequently asked questions
Is Big Lodge* River Access * 11 beds *Sleeps 22* pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Big Lodge* River Access * 11 beds *Sleeps 22*?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Big Lodge* River Access * 11 beds *Sleeps 22*?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Big Lodge* River Access * 11 beds *Sleeps 22* located?
This family-friendly Townsend lodge is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Tube Junction and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. River Rage Go-Kart Track and Hedgewood Gardens are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Big Lodge* River Access * 11 beds *Sleeps 22* Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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We stayed here so we could go to the Bronco off roadeo, it was about a 40 min beautiful drive! This house was comfortable and large we had 4 couples all had their own king size bed with an ensuit bathroom, this was so great!! Two things that did disappoint but not enough to mark the property down the pillows are large fat uncomfortable foam pillows in many of the rooms and we could not get the ice machine to work,other than these two issues this house is great was very happy as to how clean it was and the couch in the living room made us all feel comfortable and we could all hang out together thank you for a great stay!
A great house on the quieter side of the the smoky mountains park area.
A great house on the quieter side of the the smoky mountains park area. Plenty of space for 12 (6 adults + 6 kids). The host was close by and offered good suggestions.
This house was perfect for our family reunion. Lots of space for 5 families. The kids loved the game room , spa, and golf area. We found the kitchen perfect to cook in and the serve buffet style. Wonderful place!
It was everything the pictures showed. Everything was clean. Very spacious for me and my guests. We enjoyed ourselves and the accommodations. Property owner was very hospitable.
We had the best time getting together as a family, there are 18 of us. This is our 2nd year staying in the Big Lodge on Little River. We definitely plan to stay again next year. Thank you so much to Parker and Oz for making our stay wonderful.
This home is just amazing! The pictures do not do it justice. It is beautiful and very large. Great for a large group! The host helped when needed and we loved all the space this home provided.
Overall a great place to stay with the family.we had a fantastic time at the cabin and lots to do all around, but the only dissatisfaction i had with the place is that they stated they had a charcoal grill and its acually a gas grill turned into a carcoal grill with no temperature control so it ended up overcooking the food and burning it.
We had 8 adults and 9 grandchildren from 1 year to 7 years old When our 7 old grandson toured the cabin and saw the miniature golf , air hockey, pool table , and PAC Man he said “Grandma picked the perfect cabin !” It was secluded yet with easy access to Townsend and the Smoky Mountains. Highly recommend!
A large, spacious house that has a lot of privacy. It's a great location. The pictures do not do it justice.
The fireplace in the great room is wonderful!!!
We could have used some blankets as the weather is getting chillier.
Kathy C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
6/10 Okay
Jonathan T.
17 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Great place. Host not responsive.
Great place to stay, clean, well-kept, the games are nice to have for everyone. We accidentally left my daughter’s beloved blanket and an expensive pillow. We sent a message to the host (the only messages we sent during our stay), the host replied and then we heard nothing back and still have no answer or items. We did offer to pay to have them sent as well as the convenience fee for their trouble.
The house and area are amazing. Perfect for family reunions. The game room is out of this world. The owner was quick to respond for several reasons. Thank you.
Beautiful Property - the only thing I seen was that the Kitchen needed to be bigger. It was a challenge to cook for 20 people but we managed. Would recommend for anyone with a large family group to go on vacation together.
This house was a perfect place for our family to spend a long weekend together. The place was large with plenty of room for everybody to sleep. Everything was laid out nicely. The game room and the miniature golf on the lower deck kept all ages entertained. There was more than enough parking available. We also enjoyed cooking out in the deck on the charcoal grill as well as in the kitchen. We definitely would stay here again.
Had friends and family. We all had a blast with everyone having there on space. Place was amazing. 10 am check out was tough but we made it work. The only thing was in the description it made it sound like the river access was on the property but its a good walk to get to it. Would love to stay there again
Great description of property and details for navigating the GPS directions. House had nice details like comfortable sheets and mattresses. It would have been helpful to know that we had access to stores so close in description and to maybe mention how busy the river can become with tubers. Overall, we had a great time and enjoyed the property very much!
Great week spent with 3 generations of our family. Many wonderful activities in Townsend Tn. area. Our rental home was well equipped and supplied with all we needed for a fun filled week. Comfortable beds & private baths for each bedroom. Game room & games were a big hit. Loved being able to walk to the Little river for tubing. We will be back!
With a big family some time its hard to find a rental with enough room for everyone. This home had comfy beds with each couple having thier own bathroom. There was plenty of seating at the dinner tables that we could all sit together. We all enjoyed sipping our coffee in the mornings on the porch in cozy rocking chairs.
There are 13 of us ranging in ages 2 to 75, so finding a place large enough to comfortably accommodate us is not always easy. The size of this house was perfect along with its proximity to the river and other nearby activities. The children appreciated the golf and games in the basement. And of course, the goats and the peacocks. The weather was perfect during our visit and we all left with happy memories. Thank you!
Everything was perfect. Everything we could imagine was provided from baby gates to a high hair to a crib and every cooking utensil we needed. Out stay was perfect even if the snow started it out crazy. Our host were great and we’re so helpful and Accommodating. There was plenty of room the kids to spread out and play while the adults could sit around and talk. I highly recommend and will be booking with them again.