Knoxville and Smoky Mtn Riverside Retreat on the Holston with a beautiful view
Completely renovated cozy modern home on a rustic piece of riverfront property with views! Plenty of parking and room to enjoy the outdoors. Fire pit, Adirondack chairs and picnic table to relax by the river. Hiking path down to the water (access river at your own risk). Only a quarter mile to paved public boat launch. Desirable fishing location for small mouth bass. This lovely home is conveniently located within driving distance to downtown Knoxville (18 min), Neyland Stadium/University of Tenn (22 min), Bass Pro Shops (16min), Pigeon Forge (45 min), Great Smoky Mountains (1hour). This riverside cottage home creates a perfect setting for family getaways or week-long vacations on the water. Covered front porch for entry and second side door to unload directly into the laundry/ kitchen. The main area boasts an open concept with vaulted ceilings and lots of natural light with an electric fireplace. Comfortable queen beds with all linens and towels provided. Private sitting area in the second bedroom. Large, fully stocked kitchen with full refrigerator and stove/ oven, filtered cold water, toaster oven/ air fryer, coffee maker and water kettle. Large laundry room with wash sink, washer and dryer (detergent provided), and space to store fishing and river sport equipment. Bring your boat or water sports craft with plenty of space to park a trailer and explore the river! Large outdoor space to enjoy the view or gather with family for a fireside evening.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Water view
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Outdoor fires are only allowed in the rock fire pit provided. DO NOT burn trash -only clean, dry wood. No fires outside of or larger than the fire pit
Be aware of rise and fall of the river water level and the current as it is controlled by a hydro-electric dam. Access water at your own risk.
I (and those in my visiting group) recognize danger in activities related to the river/ property and assume full responsibility for any injury.
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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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Strawberry Plains
Located in Strawberry Plains, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Mascot Park and Thorn Grove Community Park are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit East Gate Center and Knoxville Livestock Center. Chillhowe Park and The Muse Knoxville are also worth visiting.
Knoxville Convention Center - 24 min drive - 30.2 km
University of Tennessee - 24 min drive - 30.5 km
Neyland Stadium - 25 min drive - 31.2 km
Thompson–Boling Arena - 25 min drive - 31.8 km
Getting around
Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 34 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 10 min drive
Bojangles - 11 min drive
Aubrey's Strawberry Plains - 10 min drive
Wendy's - 10 min drive
Taco Bell - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Knoxville and Smoky Mtn Riverside Retreat on the Holston with a beautiful view pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Knoxville and Smoky Mtn Riverside Retreat on the Holston with a beautiful view?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Knoxville and Smoky Mtn Riverside Retreat on the Holston with a beautiful view?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Knoxville and Smoky Mtn Riverside Retreat on the Holston with a beautiful view located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of McBee Ferry Landing Park, Sailor Island and East Gate Center. Mascot Park and Carter Sports Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Enjoyed our stay at Riverside Retreat! Everything was very clean and comfortable. River views were beautiful! The host was great and quick to respond! We were in town for our son’s college bass championship on Cherokee Lake and this house was a great place to stay for that! Would definitely recommend!
This house has a unique hillside view of a river and historic bridge. Inside is comfortable and clean. Note: upstairs loft is best suited for older children/teens) and is warmer than the rest of the house (at least in the summer heat). It worked perfectly for our family. I wish we’d had more time during our stay to just sit on the hill and enjoy the river!
It was a little out of the way from downtown Knoxville but the drive was easy and the house and setting made it worth the drive back and forth. The road noise from the bridge was louder than i had expected, but we soon got used to it. Overall, a beautiful property and very friendly hosts!
Cheryl L.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael
3 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really cool place. Very clean and comfortable. The fire pit and view are awesome. Will stay here again on the future.
We were in town for a few short days for a basketball tournament. This place offered an absolutely perfect location, a short drive (about 15 minutes) to downtown Knoxville. I highly recommend this house to anyone visiting the city and wanting to stay out of the hustle and bustle.
We thoroughly enjoyed the outside sitting area/firepit area that overlooked the river. There was plenty of wood for fires. The short walk down the hill to the river afforded an awesome place for the kids to play in a very large shallow area of the river, and the older son an area to catch some smallmouth bass.
The house itself was amazing, very clean, and well-stocked with about anything you need. It is up-to-date with very modern technology!
We had one little hiccup when checking in that was instantly remedied by the host.
Three minor inconveniences: 1) the house sits close to a fairly busy road that seems to be heavily travelled by large trucks, it got a little noisy early morning. 2) There is only one television in the house which was inconvenient when the kiddos wanted to hook up their gaming system and I wanted to watch the hockey playoffs. I won that battle but both could have won had we had a second television. And 3) there was no outside grill. This was more of a personal inconvenience for me as we typically grill all our meals. Would have liked to have had a grill.
Overall, I can’t speak highly enough about this property. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.
The Riverside Retreat is located on the Holston River. We brought our kayaks and enjoyed paddling. Everything was clean, new and nice with great attention to detail. We had everything we needed. The galley kitchen had everything we needed to prepare meals. I appreciated the Electric kettle. My 16 month granddaughter could crawl and play safely inside. We enjoyed the fire pit in the evening with the view of the river. It is located close to many tourist attractions yet it felt secluded, safe and private The host was great about communicating with us. She answered questions and checked to see if we had everything we needed. We highly recommend this Vrbo.
Linda W.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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