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On the River - Charming Decor & River View

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Property grounds
Indoor spa tub
Room
Interior
Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 283.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Place, Hillbilly Golf
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Anakeesta
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Main Level Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

On the River - Charming Decor & River View

Luxurious, inviting, and ideal for 2 guests, On the River is a charming pet-friendly, 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom cabin rental in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Not far from downtown attractions, shops, and eateries, you'll be near all the fun! Plus, you'll be right on the river's edge, so you can enjoy the flowing water while soaking in the hot tub or sipping wine in the rockers on the screened deck or lounging in the log seating in the grassy space.

Inside, the living room is warm and inviting and features a stone (gas) fireplace, an antler chandelier, cozy furnishings, a big screen TV and DVD player, and a cushioned reading nook with a small library. Craving a bite to eat or something refreshing to drink? Head to the retro-chic kitchen that's fully equipped with everything you need to prep and serve meals throughout your stay in the Smokies. There's even a romantic dining space with a table for 2. It also has a new induction stove!

*Induction stove requires stainless steel or cast iron for cooking. If bringing your own cookware, please pack accordingly.

Ready to snuggle with your partner? First, draw a hot bubble bath in the copper soaking tub or take a relaxing rain shower. Next, slip into your favorite jammies and curl up in the king-size bed together. You can switch on the lamps or TV and stay up for a while if you like. Additional amenities at this Gatlinburg river cabin include free Wi-Fi, a charcoal grill, a washer and dryer, a flat and paved driveway with parking for 3 vehicles, and keyless entry. Make your Smoky Mountain stay a memorable one at On the River!

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Frequently asked questions

Is On the River - Charming Decor & River View pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at On the River - Charming Decor & River View?

As of 5 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at On the River - Charming Decor & River View on 26 July 2026 start from AU$351, 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.

How much is parking at On the River - Charming Decor & River View?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at On the River - Charming Decor & River View?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On the River - Charming Decor & River View?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is On the River - Charming Decor & River View located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Hillbilly Golf and Anakeesta. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Gatlinburg SkyPark are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 57 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy D.

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

Great cabin

Wonderful location, we loved it
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2025
We’re so thrilled you enjoyed the location! It’s wonderful to hear it made your stay special. We truly appreciate you sharing your experience and hope you felt completely at ease. Looking forward to welcoming you back joyfully in the future!
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This little cottage was absolutely perfect! Decorated very thoughtfully and updated. We especially loved the reading book, cooper bathtub and hot tub. We saw bears nearly every day. The little river behind was so beautiful and peaceful. We would happily stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2025
Thank you so much for sharing such a heartfelt review—hearing that the cottage felt absolutely perfect and thoughtfully decorated truly means a lot to us. We love that you enjoyed relaxing in the copper bathtub and hot tub, spent time with the reading nook, and even had the unforgettable experience of seeing bears almost daily while enjoying the peaceful river behind the cabin. It makes us genuinely happy knowing the space helped create such a memorable stay for you. We hope to have you back soon, thank you.
Verified

8/10 Good

mandi l.

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

Amazing stay

Great palce
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Nov 2023
Mandi, we love hearing that you enjoyed your stay at On the River! We would love to host you again soon!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The bathroom floor in front of the shower still needs fixed. We would have to step over it because it was so soft we were afraid that we might go through the floor. It was also hard for us to enjoy the living room because the fumes from the fireplace were pretty strong.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Mar 2026
We are truly sorry to hear about your experience, and we understand how concerning and uncomfortable that must have felt. The issue with the bathroom floor being soft and unsafe is absolutely unacceptable, and we regret that this was not properly resolved before your stay. No guest should ever feel worried about their safety while simply using the bathroom. We are also very sorry to hear that the fireplace fumes made it difficult to enjoy the living room, as that should have been a cozy and relaxing space for you. We take both of these concerns very seriously and are addressing them with our maintenance team immediately to ensure they are fully corrected. This does not reflect the standard we aim to provide, and we regret that this was your experience with us. We truly wish you had been able to fully relax and enjoy your time in the cabin. Your feedback is important and helps us improve.
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8/10 Good

Donna C.

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

Very relaxing

We really enjoyed the hot tub and the view of the river. Very convenient location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2025
Thanks so much for sharing what you loved! It means a lot to hear you enjoyed the hot tub and those peaceful river views. We truly care about creating a relaxing and convenient space for our guests. Hope you come back and unwind again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynda P.

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

First time in Gatlinburg

The cabin was just adorable and very cozy! We loved listening to the river at night. Great location and we will definitely book this cabin again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2025
Thanks so much for the sweet words about the cabin—it means a lot to us. It’s wonderful to hear the river sounds added that extra bit of magic to your stay. Truly glad the location worked out perfectly for you. We'd absolutely love to have you back next time!
Verified

8/10 Good

Jordan T.

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

Great Cozy Cabin

The property was perfect for my wife and I. I don't believe there would be a lot of room for taking the kids or another couple, but for a weekend getaway for the two of us, it was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2025
Thanks so much for sharing this with us—it means a lot. So glad the space felt just right for your weekend escape together. It’s always wonderful hearing when a stay brings comfort and peace. We truly hope to welcome you both back whenever you need another quiet getaway.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Great property

Enjoyed the house, just perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2024
Lisa, we're delighted to hear that you found our house just perfect! Creating a comfortable experience is our goal, and knowing you enjoyed your stay brings us great joy. Please feel free to reach out if there's anything else we can do to enhance your next visit.
Verified

8/10 Good

Connie L M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay but the steps leading into the cabin are very difficult for someone my age. Better steps would have been helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We truly appreciate your kind words and are glad you enjoyed your stay. We completely understand how the steps could be challenging, especially for those who need a bit more support, and we’ll thoughtfully keep that in mind for future improvements. It means a lot to us that you still had a memorable visit despite that difficulty. Your feedback helps us consider ways to make every guest’s stay more comfortable and enjoyable. We hope to have you back soon, thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haley H.

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

Beautiful

Beautiful place
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2024
It was such a pleasure hosting you and your guests, Haley, and we're so glad you all had such a wonderful time! We would love to have the opportunity to host you again in the near future on your next visit to the Smokies!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan W.

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

Awesome

Great!! Have a wonderful time
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tamara R.

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

Great Honeymoon!

We stayed here for our honeymoon and it was perfect! It was less than a 10 minute walk to downtown but felt like we were far away. They had an adorable guestbook where everyone wrote their experience and where they went, it really helped us decide what to do! We will be staying here again we loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Dec 2024
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We're thrilled that our location and guestbook helped make your honeymoon extra special. It's fantastic to hear you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere while still being so close to downtown. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another memorable stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bran M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Most relaxing ever. We honeymooned in this same house 30 years ago. My wife and I both had major health issues this year and lost our beloved Jack Russell at 15 years old. This place was medicine to our soul. God bless Cabins for you for the renovation and rental. This fulfilled us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2025
It truly warms our hearts to hear this place brought you such peace and comfort after such a challenging year. Knowing it could feel like a gentle medicine for your soul means so much to us. We’re deeply touched that your honeymoon memories could be revisited in this way, and we feel honored to be part of such a meaningful chapter in your lives. Thank you so much for sharing your experience so openly.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DAWN W.

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

Beautiful

cute place
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr 2024
Thank you, Dawn, for your review of your most recent stay at On the River! We would love to have the opportunity to host you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candy G.

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

Weekend away

It was so nice to get away with my spouse. The property was quiet and spotless. We walked everywhere as the location was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2022
We're so glad that you had a great getaway to the Smokies, Candy, enjoying your cabin's convenient, immaculate, and quiet location! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us, and we look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Darling

The cabin was perfectly quaint. The hot tub over looking the river was perfect. We also enjoyed the easy walk to shopping and dining.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2022
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review, Laura! We're delighted to hear you had a fantastic time during your visit, and the cabin was perfect for you both. We would love to serve you again in the future!
Verified

8/10 Good

Tabatha B.

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

Beautiful, love the river and location to town

Very nice, close to town. Could have been dusted more and leave a few cleaning supplies but overall very enjoyable. Relaxing and cozy
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

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

Would stay there every time.

Easy walking distance to the shops. Close grocery store. Very quite area and feels secluded even with the cabins packed in. Some tile issues in bathroom but did not feel they were as bad as other comments made them seem. We would stay there everytime without hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr 2025
Thanks so much for your thoughtful feedback—it means a lot that you’d stay with us every time. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the quiet, walkable location and the nearby shops. We really appreciate your understanding about the bathroom tiles and will keep working on those details. Knowing you felt comfortable and tucked away makes us incredibly happy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy S.

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

Relaxing Home-away-from-home Gem

Perfect little creek-side nook within walking distance to everything, but far enough away to feel remote. Window seat was one of our favorite spots to lie on and listen to the rushing creek. Decor was perfect and homey and the bible verse signs meant so much to us- a reminder of God’s love and beauty! Will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin E.

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

Cozy

Cozy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at On the River, Robin!
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This is our 2nd stay at this cabin. Very comfortable and close to Gatlinburg activities. We would rate it 5 stars but was lacking in in the basic amenities. No coffee, salt & pepper, the ice maker wasn't working and no toiletries. The cabin could use some maintenance; tile floor in the bathroom was broken, toilet was loose, the window shade in the utility room was still missing and the trash can lid in the kitchen wasn't working. The outside coukd use some TLC as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your experience and for choosing to stay with us again—it truly means a lot! We really appreciate your thoughtful feedback about the amenities and maintenance, and we’ll be carefully reviewing each detail to ensure improvements are made promptly. It’s wonderful to hear that you found the cabin comfortable and conveniently close to Gatlinburg activities, and your honest insights help us provide a better stay for all our guests. We hope to have you back soon, thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

Excellent location!

My fiancé and I had a wonderful weekend enjoying your property. It was clean and had everything we needed. Being able to walk to downtown Gatlinburg was perfect so that we didn’t have to deal with traffic or trying to find parking. We will definitely rent this property again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2023
Jennifer, thank you so much for your review of On the River! We are so glad that we were able to provide a comfortable, clean cabin that was perfectly located not too far from downtown Gatlinburg! We are pleased we could provide you with an amazing getaway, and we are already looking forward to hosting your next adventure to the Smokies soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Kellye C.

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

Great location & adorable house

We absolutely loved this place. The only bad things I can say is that the tile on the bathroom floor is cracked pretty badly near the bedroom door & could easily cut someone. Also the toilet seat is loose. Otherwise will definitely stay here again. Absolutely adorable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Feb 2025
Kellye, we’re so glad you loved your stay with us and appreciate your thoughtful feedback. We’re genuinely sorry to hear about the bathroom tile and loose toilet seat, and we’ll make sure to address these issues right away for future guests. It’s wonderful to know you found the place adorable, and we can’t wait to welcome you back again soon. Your comfort is always our priority, and we’re grateful for your understanding!
Verified

8/10 Good

William B.

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

On the River cabin

Overall the stay was very nice and location was great. The view of the river is beautiful. There were some minor maintenance issues that needed to be addressed inside and outside.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2023
Thank you, William, for taking the time to share your honest review of your stay at On the River! Hearing you and your guests had a great stay overall makes us so glad, despite encountering minor maintenance issues during your stay. We appreciate your feedback and have shared your concerns with the respective departments to ensure that this property is inspected thoroughly. We would love to have the opportunity to host you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

william f.

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

Gatlinburg house

Cooked out first night. Went out the rest except lunch that we had sandwiches at house. Place was great will stay again. Need to get tile floor in shower fixed though.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

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