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The Little River Barnhouse – Intimate Couple’s Retreat

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A wooden deck with a view of a forest and distant buildings.
A kitchen with a granite countertop, a coffee maker, a sink, and a hanging plant.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.
A corner of a room with wooden walls, a fireplace, a mounted TV, and a shelf with folded towels.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a window with curtains, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Dark Island Swinging Bridge

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Barbecue
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Townsend, TN
  • Place, The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Dark Island Swinging Bridge
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Townsend Visitor Center
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom Suite

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Double Vanity Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

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About the area

Townsend

Townsend is home to this holiday home. While the natural beauty of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cades Cove can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Ober Mountain. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Jack Renfro Stadium, or consider a night out at The Trillium Venue.
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Townsend, TN

What's nearby

  • The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Dark Island Swinging Bridge - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Cades Cove - 22 min drive - 21.1 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Walland Shop Groceries And Gas - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Peaceful Side Social - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Townsend Abbey - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Burgermaster Drive-in - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Elvira's Cafe - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Little River Barnhouse – Intimate Couple’s Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Little River Barnhouse – Intimate Couple’s Retreat?

As of 5 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Little River Barnhouse – Intimate Couple’s Retreat on 2 Jan 2027 start from AU$760, 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 The Little River Barnhouse – Intimate Couple’s Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Little River Barnhouse – Intimate Couple’s Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Little River Barnhouse – Intimate Couple’s Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Little River Barnhouse – Intimate Couple’s Retreat located?

Situated in Townsend, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Dark Island Swinging Bridge and Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property and very responsive host. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is set up perfectly for a couple - It's also very clean and nicely furnished.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was easy to get ahold of. Everything we needed was there. Excellent property. Would stay again. Already missing our time there. Thanks so much for a memorable place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, clean and well stocked couple’s retreat. Hot tub on large covered porch with privacy. Has a nice overlook of the river. Very responsive and friendly host. Exceptional place to stay for a relaxing time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication with the host was top-notch. Fast, understanding and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oh so cozy and comfortable- with a very nice double-recliner couch. We are photographers, and this property was perfectly located to all locations in the GSMNP. The outdoor areas were super: hot tub, nice porch and a gazebo with fire pit overlooking the river. We agreed that this needed to be out go-to property for our Smokies retreats. A bonus for us was to work remotely using the available super-high-speed internet connection.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It was actually more than we expected. We appreciated the little small things that you dont think about when you take off for a trip. Everything that we needed and more was in the cabin. Extremely clean and the response with any questions was always immediate. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was the perfect cabin for our honeymoon! Everything was fantastic. Easy to reserve, great communication, easy access, & the cabin was absolutely gorgeous.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for a couple looking for a secluded spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the perfect place. It’s is exactly as described and more. Everything was perfect, the host thought of every little detail. She was very responsive. Would 100% recommend and stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
They thought of everything you might have forgot or may need! The barn house was absolutely wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable, relaxing, felt like a home away from home. 10/10 would recommend for others and definitely planning another trip back soon. Did you happen to forget something? This sweet host had you covered! Great placement to be on the outside of all the crowds of people of Pigeon Forge and the strip of Gatlinburg but close enough to enjoy the place too. A BEAUTIFUL drive to get to both place through the mountains. If you stay go see Cades cove it has the best sights.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was great clean. Close to where we spend our day in cades cove. Easy check in & out. Great host left snacks for patrons. Overall would stay again & recommend to so one to stay there
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
OUTSTANDING
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was brand new, very clean, and well stocked. Decor, amenities, furniture and fixtures were nicer than expected.
At entry into home
Looking from entry porch down to lower deck.
From lower deck looking back up at home.
View of Little River and Townsend from lower deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First off, communication with the host was great. She was always quick to respond when I had questions leading up to our stay. Also appreciated her reaching out when we hadn’t arrived yet. I told her we wouldn’t get in until midnight, so she had the house and exterior all lit up so we could see everything upon arrival. The house itself is new, very clean, nicely decorated, and fully stocked kitchen. Location to the cute town of Townsend was very convenient. The drive to Cades cove was 10-15 minutes. And Pigeon Forge was about 50 minutes. Overall, loved the area and peacefullness. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed in Townsend several times. We will definitely book again. It was immaculate and had every amenity you would want. Very peaceful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeded my expectations. The host thought of everything
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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