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Outdoorsmen’s Paradise on River w/ Fire Pit!

Townsend Vacation Rental | 1BR | 1BA | 500 Sq Ft | Stairs Required

Living Room | Free WiFi | Central A/C & Heat

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 446 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Laundry
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Townsend, Tennessee

Townsend Visitor Center
‪2 min drive‬
Dark Island Swinging Bridge
‪2 min drive‬
Tuckaleechee Caverns
‪7 min drive‬
Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Outdoorsmen’s Paradise on River w/ Fire Pit!

Enjoy roasting s’mores under a starry sky, embarking on morning walks along the water, and hosting cocktails on the river-view deck at this cozy vacation rental. The apartment boasts 1 bedroom, 1 bath, a kitchen, and endless outdoor amenities to make your stay both fun and comfortable. You’ll find restaurants and cafes within a mile, while endless hiking trails, the famous Tuckaleechee Caverns, and the bustling vacation destinations of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg are just a short drive away!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Full Kitchen | Riverfront | Al Fresco Dining

Whether you’re traveling for a wedding, a family vacation, or a fishermen’s getaway, this Smoky Mountain apartment boasts basic home comforts and ideal outdoor amenities!

Bedroom: Queen Bed | Living Room: Queen Bed

SHARED PERKS: River-view deck w/ seating, al fresco dining, fire pit, outdoor shower
APARTMENT PERKS: Cozy living space, decorative stone fireplace, mountain decor, dining table
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, microwave, fridge, stove/oven, sink, coffee maker, dishware/flatware
GENERAL: Free WiFi, linens/towels, air conditioning, central heating, basic toiletries, hair dryer, bathroom w/ shower/tub combo
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles)
ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS: There are 4 additional properties available on-site, each with separate nightly rates. If you would like to reserve multiple rentals, please inquire for more information prior to booking

-- THE LOCATION --

OUTDOORS: Great Smoky Mountains (surrounding), Townsend Historical Trail - 9 mile walking/biking trail (on-site), Little River (on-site), Swinging Bridge (1.1 miles), Davy Crockett Riding Stables (1.6 miles), Tuckaleechee Caverns (2.5 miles), Wild Laurel Golf Course (3.1 miles), The Townsend Wye (4.1 miles), Next to Heaven Ranch/Ziplining (5.3 miles), Spruce Flats Falls (7.4 miles), Meigs Falls (8.8 miles), The Sinks (9.9 miles)
EAT & DRINK: Little River Pub & Deli (on-site), Healthy Vibes Cafe & Bakery (0.6 mile), Smokin Joes (0.8 miles), Trailhead Steak & Trout (1.1 miles), Cades Cove Cellars (1.1 miles), Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro (1.2 miles), Apple Valley Mountain Village & Cafe (1.2 miles), Brianna's Italian Restaurant And Cuisine (1.6 miles), Carriage House Restaurant (2.4 miles), Burger Master Drive In (2.7 miles), Elvira's Cafe (6.4 miles)
NEARBY CITIES: Cades Cove (17.1 miles), Pigeon Forge (18.5 miles), Gatlinburg (23.4 miles), Sevierville (30.1 miles), Knoxville (33.3 miles)
AIRPORT: McGhee Tyson Airport (20.3 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 21 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property is not suitable for children due to the valuable antiques and collectibles on-site
- NOTE: There are other bookable vacation rental units on-site, with some shared amenities
- NOTE: Your safety matters. There are external security cameras facing the parking lot. These do not look into any interior spaces

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Kitchen

Air conditioning

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Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 first aid kit

About the area

Townsend

Located in Townsend, this apartment is on the waterfront. Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park is a popular attraction and 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. Take some time off to enjoy the health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hunting nearby.

Townsend, Tennessee

What's nearby

Townsend Visitor Center - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
Dark Island Swinging Bridge - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
Tuckaleechee Caverns - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
Cades Cove - 28 min drive - 20.7 km

Getting around

Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

‪Townsend Abbey - ‬19 min walk
‪The Artistic Bean - ‬3 min drive
‪Apple Valley Cafe - ‬2 min drive
‪Riverstone Family Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
‪Burger Master Drive In - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Outdoorsmen’s Paradise on River w/ Fire Pit! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Outdoorsmen’s Paradise on River w/ Fire Pit!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Outdoorsmen’s Paradise on River w/ Fire Pit!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Outdoorsmen’s Paradise on River w/ Fire Pit! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum, Dark Island Swinging Bridge and Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail. Townsend Visitor Center and Tube Junction are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.4

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Bas L.

12 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Room on the river

It's close to the smoky mountains and on the river. The place was clean. Feels more like a motel than a separate house, it's fine, but you'll have to share the outside space with other people.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

4 Dec 2024

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

Beautiful Location!

Cozy suite right on the river. An older building so it was a little chilly but gorgeous!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Douglas S.

30 Nov 2024

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

Location amazing

Booked this for an event in Townsend, checking was a little bit of

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gwenn L.

12 May 2025

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

Rustic apartment by the River

Overall it was a nice trip and a decent place to stay. Keeping me from rating it excellent: no TV, owner control of heat/AC, thin walls/ceiling and offsite laundry. Otherwise a great location … 10-60-minute drive to explore the areas we were wanting to- Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Gatlinburg & Knoxville. If I had realized no TV in the rental, we could have brought a tablet so we could watch a movie together after hiking and adventuring all day as we did have internet. Walls were very thin… could hear other folks getting up in the night to go to the bathroom. Sprinkling/light rain drips through the night. River could also be heard and that was lovely. Overall a nice stay, just not rustic enough (single unit cabin) or too rustic for an apartment/hotel situation. We didn’t try the onsite pub, but their menu looks pretty good and the owner said they offer renters a discount. Water was hot and didn’t run out on back to back showers.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudette G.

22 Sept 2024

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

Great place

It was so cute and very well taken care of. Will definitely go back.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 Sept 2024

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

Wonderful

Beautiful and and peaceful property. Enjoyed the hammock and chairs near creek.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mona S.

29 Dec 2024

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

Peaceful by the water

Nice stay. Liked the water. Only downfall was could not control the heat. Kinda chilly in afternoons and wore our jackets til bedtime.It would be nice to have a t.v. especially in wi ter months. Other than that, It was nice.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra A.

11 Nov 2024

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

Unplugging at it’s best

Beautiful and tranquil place right on the river. Rental was exactly as described. There is no television, so this is a perfect way to completely unplug when not exploring the Great Smokey Mountains.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

9 July 2024

Wonderful place!!

We loved this place so much!! It was absolute beautiful and very clean! We loved walking through the creek and even seen some big fish! We can’t wait to come back!

10/10 Excellent

David &.

13 May 2024

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

Historical building with beautiful view

We were on the run a lot but found the stay comfortable for our needs.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

1 July 2024

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

Great spot!

We were absolutely thrilled with the location of the property as it is conveniently located right by the national park and numerous other attractions. The property itself was really beautiful and well-maintained. Having a little deli and pub on site was incredibly convenient. Check in process was very simple and everything was exactly as expected.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

1 Sept 2023

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

Wonderful place

So quiet and relaxing. The cabin|condo was clean and very welcoming. Highly recommend it for a relaxing getaway.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison

15 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The cabin was beautiful with everything I could possibly need in it. Loved the location by the River - it was wonderful cooling my legs off in it after my race. Would definitely come back here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Heath K.

2 Jan 2024

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

Townsend stay

Loved the cabin and location bed wasn’t very comfortable

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina

28 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Check-in was smooth. Staff was friendly. Housekeeping was awesome. We loved our stay. We definitely will be back.

10/10 Excellent

Annie T.

16 Mar 2024

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

Beautiful Property

The property is located in a beautiful location right on the Little River. The cabin was charming and in excellent condition. The property manager was prompt to respond and very kind. We had no issues at all during our stay. I would definitely go back if I am ever in the area again!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine J.

25 Mar 2024

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

Peaceful side of the Smokies

We really enjoyed staying at this beautiful property right on the river in Townsend. It was a great location for entrance into the park. The building is historic but renovated nicely and plenty comfortable. If you are a light sleeper I recommend a white noise app because the noise does carry between rooms. We were so happy to stay here on the peaceful side of the Smokies and not in the busy/crazy towns!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary D.

27 Mar 2023

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

Weekend wedding

We drove to the Strawberry Patch Inn after work not expecting much more than a play to sleep before the wedding the next day and to our surprise, we found a nice, clean, quite and relaxing spot that we certainly would recommend to anyone!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B., Secor,il

18 Aug 2023

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

Relaxing

This was my family's second time staying at this property. We enjoy being able to get right into the water and play. There's lots of areas to sit outside and relax. Everything you need for your vacation. Just bring your food.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Danielle J.

12 Aug 2024

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

Nice Getaway

Super cozy and charismatic property. Beautiful riverside set up. Easy access, smooth process, clean & comfortable! "Quiet time" is much earlier than most places and the walls are pretty thin. It was advised at check in that there was need for care on sound, but it was more than expected. Our neighbors could hear us talking when we thought we were speaking in our room low enough, and we could hear someone snoring throughout the night from an adjacent room both nights. Sharing this not as major detriment to the stay, but something for consideration.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra B., USA

25 Mar 2023

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

Convenient location

The location was great…close to amenities and the entrance to the national park. Plenty of places to eat in Townsend, plus a grocery store. The apartment is part of an old cabin from the 1800’s, which was great but it was really easy to hear the people in the apartment above us. We were lucky they were on the quiet side. The creek side location made it feel quite peaceful even though it is located right off a 4 lane road.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Lynn

6 July 2023

Townsend TN

Lovely log cabin very close to the Little River. We could sit on the porch and watch the herons. unfortunately it was cold during our visit so we couldn't spend as much time on the porch. Loved the little library on the porch and exchanged a book I had finished on our trip. I loved the quietness of the area. So glad we didn't stay in Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

1 Apr 2024

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

Vacation

The property and check in and out process was great. The cleanliness of the window treatment needs much attention. That is why i gave 3 stars on cleanliness. There needs to be more toilet paper left in the cabin. The fire pit does not emit heat. It is a solostove. Other than that, it was a great stay. Thank you soo much.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn G.

8 May 2023

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

Townsend

Great place to stay away from distractions like TV and all the touristy areas like Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. The sound of the river was very soothing and we even saw herons two days. The kitchette was adequate to fix breakfast each morning and we cooked simple dinnners two nights. The refrigerator is small so you can’t buy groceries for a week. Wendy talked us through checkin and could adjust the temperature remotely

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Nicole B.

11 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

7 is not a lucky number

This place is called strawberry patch inn. Which isn’t named anywhere on Vrbo to be able to look up reviews. Very nice property BUT we came in for a big event so there was only one person handling check in at time of arrival Quiet time rules which is no biggie BUT being in room 7, you can hear EVERYTHING and I mean EVERYTHING. From conversations, laughing, walking and even more stuff during quiet times. I had to use the blow dryer to cut out sounds I didn’t want to hear. Also, the room temperature is not controllable in the room. You have to contact the property manager to adjust the temp. Bring blankets bc only 1 is on the bed and nothing extra We were only provided 4 towels for 2 adults staying 3 nights. Beautiful scenery but some money needs to be put back into the property to sound proof it.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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Townsend

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8/10 Good

Bas L.

Room on the river

Bas L.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Beautiful Location!

Sarah H.

6/10 Okay

Douglas S.

Location amazing

Douglas S.

8/10 Good

Gwenn L.

Rustic apartment by the River

Gwenn L.

10/10 Excellent

Claudette G.

Great place

Claudette G.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Wonderful

Verified traveller

8/10 Good

Mona S.

Peaceful by the water

Mona S.

10/10 Excellent

Debra A.

Unplugging at it’s best

Debra A.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica