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River Access ☀Easy Access ☀Hot Tub ☀Sleeps 4 ☀Well Equipped

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River Escape View of Little River from deck
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At the Little River - Direct River Access
River Escape by the Little River

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Townsend, TN
  • Place, Laurel Valley Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Townsend Visitor Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

River Access ☀Easy Access ☀Hot Tub ☀Sleeps 4 ☀Well Equipped

★Direct River Access & Fishing
★Wood Burning fireplace
★Hot Tub
★Free WIFI
★Washer/Dryer
★Fully Equipped Kitchen

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Cabin Name: River Escape

"River Escape" is a beautiful two bedroom, two bathroom cabin located on Little River in Townsend, TN. Known as "The Peaceful Side of the Smokies," Townsend sits next to the national park and is only minutes away from Cades Cove, Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.

River Escape offer an extra large hot tub, river view, free wifi, YouTube TV, fully equipped kitchen and a wood burning fireplace.

This cabin is located on an easily accessible, quiet street and sits right next to Little River giving you waterfront property that is 2nd to none. Right from the cabin, you can fish, swim or go tubing.

There are so many things to do in Townsend and the national park including hiking, tubing, biking, fishing, browsing the various shops, visiting Cades Cove, picnicking, swimming, visiting the Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center and attending the various festivals/shows. After a busy day of sightseeing, you'll love returning to the warmth and comfort of "River Escape" and relaxing on the back porch or soaking in the large tub overlooking Little River.

We do not accept pets in any of the cabins without specific written approval from management. Only those dogs that have specific and formal training as a SERVICE dog will be allowed in our cabins. Emotional support animals are not accepted.

IMPORTANT: Out of respect for the holidays and our employees, we do NOT allow ANY check-ins or outs on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day

Check-In:
*3 pm - there is NO check-in office, you go straight to the cabin

Check-Out:
*10 am - Please follow our checkout guidelines.

Fireplaces:
*On During: October 1st - April 1st

Common Concerns:
*Road Conditions: Some of our cabins are on steep, narrow, curvy, mountain roads. If you are concerned about road conditions to get to a cabin, please feel free to ask us! None of our cabins requires a 4-wheel drive under normal weather conditions, but some do in inclement weather.
*TV & WiFi: We do have TVs and WiFi in most of our cabins. There are times when heavy cloud cover, weather systems, mountains, or trees will cause problems with the signals. We always want our guests to have the comforts they want on vacation, but there are times we cannot control this problem.
*Pests & Wildlife: Here in the Smoky Mountains, we have lots of native bugs and wildlife. All of our cabins are treated for pests, but there are times you will find bugs or even have trouble with bugs. Fall/Winter is ladybug season in the Smokies, and these little buggers are attracted to heat, meaning your cabin and every other one out there that is warm! They will swarm to the cabin, and you'll probably see them alive/dead on windowsills, in vents, etc. Rest assured that your cabin has regular pest control and is professionally cleaned, including bug removal, before and after your stay. However, these bugs come back right away, and unfortunately, there is nothing that can be done about them until the season passes. Please never feed, taunt, or approach any wildlife. This is their home, and we are the visitors.
*There are no refunds for storms or power outages. If there is a power outage, there will be no water and potentially no heat. Storms can also make roads impassable, so if a storm is in the forecast during your reservation, come prepared with water and non-perishable food, etc.

FEES: The management company of this cabin charges a $20 per stay Damage Waiver Fee to every customer. It is automatically included in your rate. This covers our guests for up to $350 worth of accidental damage should damage occur during their stay. If damage occurs to the cabin, furnishings, etc, please report it to management as soon as possible so that the damage can be repaired. You may opt out of paying the $20 damage waiver fee by putting down a $350 REFUNDABLE damage deposit.

✨ Peace of Mind & Travel Insurance:
I want your stay to be stress-free and enjoyable. Please note that this home has a strict cancellation policy. Because life can be unpredictable, we encourage all guests to purchase travel insurance for extra peace of mind. This way, you can book with confidence knowing you’re protected no matter what comes up. This can be done at www.insuremytrip.com where you can pick the coverage that suits your situation.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
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

About the area

Townsend

Located in Townsend, this cabin is in the mountains and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cades Cove. Tube Junction and River Rage Go-Kart Track are also worth visiting.
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Townsend, TN

What's nearby

  • Laurel Valley Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum - 5 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 5 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail - 5 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Dark Island Swinging Bridge - 6 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peaceful Side Social - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Walland Shop Groceries And Gas - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Townsend Abbey - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Artistic Bean - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Apple Valley Cafe Express - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Access ☀Easy Access ☀Hot Tub ☀Sleeps 4 ☀Well Equipped pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at River Access ☀Easy Access ☀Hot Tub ☀Sleeps 4 ☀Well Equipped?

As of 1 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Access ☀Easy Access ☀Hot Tub ☀Sleeps 4 ☀Well Equipped on 22 Apr 2026 start from AU$278, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at River Access ☀Easy Access ☀Hot Tub ☀Sleeps 4 ☀Well Equipped?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Access ☀Easy Access ☀Hot Tub ☀Sleeps 4 ☀Well Equipped?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is River Access ☀Easy Access ☀Hot Tub ☀Sleeps 4 ☀Well Equipped located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Laurel Valley Golf Course and within 6 miles (10 km) of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum. Dark Island Swinging Bridge and Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was perfection!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2026
Thank you for staying with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rachel a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and a great stay. Only downside was the hot tub was super chlorinated
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2025
Thank you for your kind words and for choosing to stay with us! We’re so glad you enjoyed the property and had a great stay overall. We appreciate your feedback about the hot tub and will make sure our team keeps a closer eye on balancing the chlorine levels so it’s just right. We’d love to host you again for an even better experience next time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful inside. Wonderful river view from property with easy access to water. Short distance from town businesses. Quiet area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled that you enjoyed the beautiful interior, peaceful location, and those relaxing river views. It’s wonderful to hear that the convenience to town and easy water access made your stay even better. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

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

Perfect getaway

The view from the balcony was beautiful. Kitchen was spacious for cooking. Everything was clean. Just a perfect place.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the beautiful balcony views, spacious kitchen, and overall cleanliness of the cabin. We're so glad it was the perfect getaway for you and would love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

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

Incredible place on the Little River

This was a wonderful place to stay on the Little River.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2024
Thank you for your feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay by the Little River. It’s wonderful to know that the location added to your experience. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

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

We had a wonderful stay

Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Mar 2024
Thank you for your kind words. I am delighted to hear that you found our services to be wonderful. It is always our goal to provide exceptional service and exceed our customers' expectations. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and motivates us to continue delivering excellence.
Verified

8/10 Good

David W. T.

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

A River’s view

Overall I would stay here again
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek K.

Nice Cabin right on Little River

This is a great location near Townsend and the Townsend entrance to the National Park..The wood burning Fireplace was a nice treat..Very Cozy, The hot tub worked great...We will stay here again as this cabin fit our needs perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for your kind words. It is such a nice and relaxing location with the river at the back door!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty P.

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

Relaxing cabin by the river

Perfect relaxing vacation. Beautiful cabin by a calming river. Loved sitting on the deck in the evening chilling out with a glass of wine listening to the birds and river.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review, Patty! We are so glad you enjoyed your relaxing vacation and taking in the sights and sounds of nature from the deck. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bobby C.

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

Great spot

Fit the bill perfectly for our holiday. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2023
We are glad our cabin met the description so well! River Escape is a great place to spend a holiday with your family or friends, especially a summer holiday near the river!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

River Escape

Very clean and relaxing! Loved being away from the hustle and bustle of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge but close enough to make the trip to them. Had an amazing time!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bre W.

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

Wonderful cabin getaway!

This cabin offered an amazing cabin getaway for me and my sister for my birthday! Not only was the place extremely clean but the pictures did the place no justice! It was absolutely beautiful. The view was incredible and the cabin was filled with everything you need for a great stay! I would recommend this cabin to anyone and would love to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unknowingly I picked the PERFECT place. The location was fantastic; close to town, but also secluded enough to enjoy the sounds of the river. The best part was that it was on the running route of the Vacation Races Smoky Mountains 1/2 Marathon, so those that weren't running could cheer on the runners from the comfort of the front porch.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

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

Great time

We had a wonderful time. The cabin was as described. Upstairs bedroom and bathroom would be perfect for kids but the adults made it work. Deck overlooking the river was wonderful. Living room setting was adequate but would have been perfect with recliners instead of couch.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2024
Thank you for your review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time and that the cabin lived up to your expectations. It’s great that you enjoyed the deck overlooking the river. We appreciate your feedback on the living room furniture and will consider your suggestion for future improvements. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jana P.

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

Cute cabin

We enjoyed our stay at the cabin. We loved sitting by the river and relaxing. Our only complaint is that the bed in the downstairs bedroom was not comfortable. We ended up sleeping upstairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2023
We will have to look into that mattress. We are thrilled that you were able to enjoy the peacefulness of the river out in the back of the cabin. It's so nice to spend quiet evenings out there, or play in the water during the day!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

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

River Escape

The cabin was very clean and nice. The decor was so cute. Everything was comfortable (but couch may need to be replaced soon). Kitchen was well-stocked--we had everything we needed. LOVED the covered deck out back, and the hot tub. Soothing river sounds were delightful. Close to downtown Townsend, which has and IGA and some quaint restaurants with good food. We had a couple of small issues, which were taken care of immediately. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

River escape too close to highway

Cabin was nice but we had no idea that the highway was so close to the cabin and river. This is the problem you have when you get the address a few days before your reservation. Road noise took away the relaxation of the river. The location was convenient but do book if you want isolation and soothing river relaxation. Over all cleanliness was OK. The cabin floors needed a very good mopping. I would not book this site again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov 2023
Thank you for your review, Carla. We appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear that the highway noise took away from the relaxation of the river. We are glad that you found the location to be convenient and that the cabin was overall clean. We will take your feedback into consideration and make sure that the cabin floors are thoroughly mopped for future guests.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jeanie B.

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

room for improvement

The river was why I chose this cabin and it did not disappoint, however, there were lots of other things to be disappointed about. The beams in the ceiling were actually splitting and some boards had been hammered over them. The cabin is very noisy. No one could do anything without it being heard throughout making it difficult for sleeping. Rocks were used to close the upstairs doors for the bedroom and bathroom. Rocks! The doors would not stay closed in that area at all. The oven was dirty. What may have been burned on cheese was hanging on the oven rack. The cabinets were crammed with a hodge podge of dishes and pots and pans, however, there was only one skillet and the skillet as well as all of the other pots and pans had the teflon peeling off the bottoms. It was scary to use them thinking I might be feeding my family teflon! The softsoap in the kitchen had been watered down. The soap in the bathrooms for guests to use was cheap round bar soap that did not last more than a couple of showers. Just a few garbage liners were left so we ran out of garbage can liners before the end of our stay. Only the cheapest of items, of which there were very few, were in the cabin. There were actually capped off wires in an opening in the wall and a coax cable hanging out of the wall. The pot holders were dirty looking, and no hand towels for the kitchen. Deck furniture was raggedy with holes in the cushions. There were piles of dirt and food on the deck where it had not been cleaned. Huge cobwebs hung from the ceiling where the planks were nailed. The concrete access, and I use that term loosely, was so busted up it was dangerous. It was dangerous to cross that mess to get to the river. Fortunately, my reason for booking this cabin was the river which did not disappoint. The view and sound of the river was amazing and I couldn't have been happier with that.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2021
Thank you for leaving your thoughts on our River Escape cabin. While I am quite surprised at your review, I am confident that other guests can read the rest of the reviews and see that what is described here is not the way we run our business. The hole is the ceiling that was patched just recently happened. It was patched until we have a gap in between stays to have a roofer come and fix it correctly. The only way to get it done now would be to cancel someones vacation which we find unacceptable. The nailed plank 18' up do not hinder anyones stay. Log cabins tend to creak, not much we can do about that. Yes a guest brought in a rock to hold a door OPEN, not closed. The door tends to close on its on blocking airflow so a large smooth rock was placed there to hold the door open. The door closes and locks just fine. As far as the supplies that we leave in the cabin, it is the same supplies we use at home. The fact of the matter is that we leave Dawn, Cascade and nice, draw string garbage bags for our guests to use. Yes our hand soaps are small but since we do not expect our guests to use soaps used by the prior guest, there is no need to leave huge bars just to throw them away. What a waste that would be. Our Guest Contract and FAQ page explains that we leave a starter supply of garbage bags as unfortunately, if we leave a box, some guests STEAL them so we only leave a starter supply. Please read the contract and FAQ's as we give detailed instructions and other information for that our guests can be prepared. This river is an active river. When it rains, the river is capable of rising up to 8' therefore it is impossible to keep debris, etc for landing on the property or messing up the concrete. We maintain it the best that is possible and haven't had others complain about it. I will not address the other issues as most of these issues are frivolous. This guest would not be welcome back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

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

Family Mountain Trip

Great place to stay, very clean, and beautiful scenery. Definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy W.

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

Great location and beautiful cabin.

This is a great cabin to rent.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Very relaxing

Close to town, loved the river and hot tub. Having laundry was amazing. The steak and trout house is an absolute must.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenda K.

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

Girls Weekend

Great time with good friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Quaint Cabin next to the River

A nice property in a great location. We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend this property to others. Since the river is at your back door, this is a good place to do some tubing or fishing. We enjoyed building a fire in the fireplace and hanging out in the hot tub. The kitchen was great for cooking and the table was just right to play some cards. We ate at the Trailhead Steak and Trout House. Good steaks! We also had breakfast at the Apple Valley Cafe. Wonderful apple fried pies and a delicious egg, ham, and cheese croissant. My wife had the breakfast bowl and it was outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyssa M.

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

Great spot

Love River Escape. Perfect for a weekend with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren P.

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

Enjoyed our stay

We really enjoyed our stay! We loved the direct access to the river, and the hot tub!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

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