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Riverfront w/Grill + Fire Pit | Close to GSMNP!

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A wooden deck with a pergola, chairs, and a view of a forested area.
A kitchenette with a coffee maker, towels, potted plants, and a coffee sign on the wall.
A sign for Great Smoky Mountains National Park with a stone base and a logo.
A modern kitchen with wooden beams, a central island, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, a seating area, and a television.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Townsend

Located in Townsend, this cottage is near theme parks and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cades Cove. Travelling with kids? Consider River Rage Go-Kart Track and Hedgewood Gardens. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Map
Walland, TN

What's nearby

  • Rockey Branch Bluegrass Community Center - 6 min drive - 8.8 km
  • The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum - 7 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Laurel Valley Golf Course - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 7 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Dark Island Swinging Bridge - 7 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Walland Shop Groceries And Gas - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Peaceful Side Social - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Townsend Abbey - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Burgermaster Drive-in - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Artistic Bean - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront w/Grill + Fire Pit | Close to GSMNP! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Riverfront w/Grill + Fire Pit | Close to GSMNP!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riverfront w/Grill + Fire Pit | Close to GSMNP!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverfront w/Grill + Fire Pit | Close to GSMNP!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverfront w/Grill + Fire Pit | Close to GSMNP! located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Laurel Valley Golf Course, Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail, and Tuckaleechee Caverns. The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum and Dark Island Swinging Bridge are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 42 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay right by the water :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time, we were able to tube down the river and enjoy the outdoors. We will definitely consider when coming back to the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
The property was in a quiet area. I chose this property for the river. I was very disappointed to find the river is not accessible without extreme caution. Big rocks are all along the property line and the neighbors have clearly posted No trespassing to enter the river on their side.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the relief from a baseball tournament that we needed. Super quiet and made it easy to relax. Wish we had more time to play in the river, do some grilling, and maybe have a fire! Regardless, when we play ball in Maryville this will be our go-to place to stay!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Three adult women for a girl trip… lots of nature, the flowing river was our favorite part-took chairs to the outside covered area and basically stayed there under the fans with coffee or beer or wine depending on the time! No noise other than the low ripple of the river. The inside was lightly decorated in mountain decor and the space was comfortable. We all said we’d like to return together or with family. Great small space… bring your coffee the pot is waiting for you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute and quiet place to stay right beside the river. We had a great time. Host was very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Host does NOT respond once it is the day of check in. The place was disgusting. Trash left, one bedroom was dirty, the toilet is not stable- wobbly, You can absolutely not get down to the river unless you want to climb bolders. The neighbors clearly have it posted No Trespassing. This could use a very thorough deep clean.the couch Stained, the rugs stained.Pictures are Very deceiving. Pet friendly was nice- but no place to let them run. But the level of filth was insane- zero communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Not enough comfortable seating in living room, need chair with ottoman or recliner.. Sofa was dirty. The exterior needs pressure washed molded and dirty, pavilions was infested with spiders we could not use it, sinks were stopped up. Bath house had raw sewage backed up in the shower and floor. I cleaned it up the best I could but had no bleach to sanitize it so we could not use it. There were no path to the river, the banks were covered with huge rocks and briers.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Only stayed one night. Everything was clean and orderly. It’s close to a lot, but far enough away from the city environment. Great little place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Trash was everywhere trash can was full and stunk there was no easy access to the water the grill in the pictures was not there and the fire pit was full of trash and around it. The bathhouse lights did not work.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Beautiful location right on the water! Fabulous covered building separate from the house that overlooks the water. Everything you need for a small family. The only issue you had was communication was slow, Townsend is an amazing place!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Very welcoming place right on the river. The inside had everything we needed. Great little place. The fire pit was just perfect for an evening making s’mores. I just wish the fish was biting lol.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Great get away, right on the river and perfect for tubing and snorkeling. Would definitely stay here again, relax and watch the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed this place very much! Very cute, everything we needed. Beds were very comfortable! We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place. The pavilion overlooking the river is great. We saw plenty of waterfowl, and a mink.. Fishing was good as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and well stocked.We did have to reset the router in order to have internet.The only issue I had was poor cell service, which I know they have no control over.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
This is listed as a he Premier host and feel this it is very deceiving for this property. as we entered the property there was a terrible smell. The couch should be burnt and the property needs a major cleaning inside and out. The furniture consists of hard chairs and a nasty dirty smelly couch and it needs to be burnt - nothing comfortable to sit on. The floor in the hallway is very unstable and the bathroom floor is rotted there for the toilet is not secured and moves when you use it. Due to the smell of the place i'm also concerned that there is mold in the trailer. Not safe or sanitary. Yuck! The location, along the river is beautiful, but no access to the water. Best of the property is outside. The covered outdoor area overlooking the river, but again we could not use the area because it has not been cleaned for some time. Location is great and Townsend was a neat little town. We would not recommend this VBRO property because of the concerns listed.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great lil stay! In a good location

The place is in a quiet neighborhood, the view of the little river is beautiful, and easy location to visit west side of the Smokey National park. The house is modest but clean, and the kitchen is surprisingly well stocked. The tvs are good and lastly the outdoor porch and set up is awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Little River

Best of the property is outside. The covered outdoor area overlooking the river made it possible to overlook many issues inside.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

River peace!

Quiet, peaceful and relaxing. Just as described. We had everything necessary for our 4 night stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very comfortable place to stay.

It was very nice place, a beautiful crate to look at at. We were able to rest out on the porch. Listen to the sounds of the creatures and animals. And of course the beautiful sound of the water. I would love to come back again at another visit.Tjank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Yes, they made us feel welcome. They had nice amenities. Only thing we thought was that they need to take new pics. The pics make it look better then was. The pavilion was dirty with stuff all over. The porch looked like it hadn’t been swept for days. Other than that we had a nice time. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wish we could've stayed longer !

It was just as advertised just wish we had more time to spend , I made a mistake when I booked and only got it for one night by mistake! Dont be like me ! Other than that we had a blast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great spot!

The only reason I'm giving this place a less than perfect review is because there were dirty. I mentioned them to the owner, who assured me that it would be resolved for future guests. This house is great, on a beautiful property! We really enjoyed the outdoor pavilion and swimming in the river. It's about a half hour to Cades Cove, where we saw a few bears! I definitely recommend this spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
This place could have been a more enjoyable experience had the owner provided steps down to the water. The picture of the river and bank is misleading. In pic, it looks like it’s easy to get to water;however, the bank of river is covered in big randomly placed rock that anybody could easily break an ankle. My dad and step mom got to where they didn’t want to go down to river anymore due to the obstacle course to get to it and get back up. I feel if that’s your main selling feature, there also needs to be safety features as well (like flagstone steps, or even a better arrangement of the current rocks) and be fully transparent on the accessibility of getting to water, not pictures that make it look like it’s easy to make it to the water, so that was disappointing. The water itself is great. Shallow enough for littles but also some deeper spots to wade in some The detached patio is nice with the grill and seating with view of water. I did ask a couple of questions which were ignored. I did love that it’s pet friendly, and the view of the river was great. Also, shower had great pressure and great hot water. location to grocery store and gas station is great as well. The accessibility to the water needs to be worked on.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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