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Rippling Waters Retreat | Riverfront Rustic Cabin in Townsend, TN

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12116 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

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 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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1253 sq ft (116 sq m)

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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

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
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

Property is also known as

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Townsend, TN

What's nearby

  • River Rage Go-Kart Track - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Dark Island Swinging Bridge - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Cades Cove - 22 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Townsend Abbey - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Artistic Bean - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Apple Valley Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Riverstone Family Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hillbilly's Restaurant - ‬11 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?

Check-out 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 mi (2 km).

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great, relaxing family vacation/wedding.
Got in after dark, but was greeted with lights being on. First impression was AMAZING! My family felt very comfortable and enjoyed our stay. Listening to the Little River made it so relaxing. Great location and I would definitely recommend this cabin to others.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall is my favorite
We enjoyed it very much . I wish there was a floor plan of the cabin . At least a better description of the bedrooms . No tv’s upstairs we would not have rented if known.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Denietra D., Eatonton, Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice relaxing and peaceful
So peaceful and the king bed was magical...i didnt want to get out
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rippling waters retreat
We had the best time at the cabin. Townsend is such of a lovely unique town. If you want to have a relaxing time you definitely want to stay here. It is in a great location. It is close to so many wonderful attractions without the busyness of a larger city. The cabin is very clean and has all of your basic necessities. The river is right behind it and you can relax by the water. It was just great! We enjoyed it immensely!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectly situated for a family adventure!
PROS: + The park is five minutes away; none of the traffic and crowds of Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge + Peaceful Side Social is a five minute walk and is the perfect place to grab dinner with kids (playground, great food, beautiful view, grocery store next door) + The sound of the Little River lulled us to sleep every night from the window above the bed CONS: - The only thing that comes to mind is the coffee maker, which made every type of coffee we put through it taste terrible FINAL THOUGHTS: This was a fantastic find and we definitely plan to come back in the future. We did five different hikes in the park, ate at Peaceful Side four times, loved the rustic feel of the cabin. Fantastic place!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Callahan First Baptist
Great location in Townsend city limits. Close to events, dinner outlets and the entrance to mountains.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
Great location, easy access to the river. The house stayed comfortably cool with temps in the 90’s. The pics of the house don’t do it justice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot!
Loved the porch and river. So relaxing. Enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bronco show
Great property
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bobby M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
So BEAUTIFUL
Absolutely beautiful property and peaceful setting. Definitely want to visit again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021