Entire cabin

Rippling Waters Retreat | Riverfront Rustic Cabin in Townsend, TN

Rippling Waters Retreat | Riverfront Rustic Cabin in Townsend, TN

Photo gallery for Rippling Waters Retreat | Riverfront Rustic Cabin in Townsend, TN

The Cabin in the Summer
The Cabin in the Summer
The Cabin and the River
The View of the River from the Porch Swings
The View of the River from the Porch

Overview of Rippling Waters Retreat | Riverfront Rustic Cabin in Townsend, TN

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12116 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Map
Townsend, TN
  • Popular LocationTownsend Visitor Center2 min drive
  • Popular LocationGreat Smoky Mountains Heritage Center2 min drive
  • Popular LocationDark Island Swinging Bridge3 min drive
  • AirportKnoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)33 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Living Room

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Rippling Waters Retreat | Riverfront Rustic Cabin in Townsend, TN

This cozy, rustic cabin is nestled on the bank of the scenic Little River in quaint Townsend, TN. Just a short drive from Pigeon Forge, Cades Cove, and other attractions, this rustic cabin combines the feeling of solemn remoteness with the convenience of local walking-distance amenities, including a grocery store, gas station, and many restaurants. We are family-friendly and welcome you to make a tradition out of bringing your family to Townsend each year, just like our family did when we were children!

Check-in is at 4:00 pm and check-out is at 11:00 am.

Property manager

Melanie Chandler
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Water view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the area

Townsend

Located in Townsend, this cabin 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.
Map
Townsend, TN

What's nearby

  • River Rage Go-Kart Track - 17 min walk
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 2 min drive
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 2 min drive
  • Dark Island Swinging Bridge - 3 min drive
  • Cades Cove - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Townsend Abbey - 19 min walk
  • Burger Master Drive In - 2 min drive
  • Apple Valley Cafe - 5 min drive
  • The Artistic Bean - 3 min walk
  • Little River Pub & Deli - 3 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot!
Loved the porch and river. So relaxing. Enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rippling Waters EXCELLENT LOCATION
We spent 4 nights at the Rippling Waters cabin on the Little River in Townsend. Excellent location on River, very close to Wears Valley Road, the Townsend bike path, IGA grocery store and the hardware store. Plenty of room for our big family ! Will look to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

boyd r., gainesville fla

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you need for all age groups
Small, but exactly as advertised. River was great. We brought our own tubes and floated to the swinging bridge over the Little River. There’s a brewery called the Abby right next to the swinging bridge so the adults enjoyed some liquid refreshment while waiting for the kids to reach us tubing. Very enjoyable and don’t miss touring the Tuckaleechie caverns, again great time and tour.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Marilyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location next to river
Loved the location so close to the National Park/Cades Cove which we visited daily. The accommodations were comfortable and afforded us with everything we needed. An added bonus was enjoying a fire in the cabin in the evenings. Owners were responsive to any questions we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Brian A., Alabama

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice place and quiet
Cleaning people need to a better job,but therefore nice cabin
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Melanie Chandler

Host profile image
We are the Chandlers, owners and operators of what we think is one of the best little cabins in all of Tennessee. My (Michael’s) family began vacationing in Townsend when I was a child, and came back every Summer to enjoy the Great Smoky Mountains, the offerings of Pigeon Forge, and the awesome amenities that Townsend has to offer. Now, we bring our children here and create memories with them every year. Our cozy cabin is nestled on the bank of the scenic Little River, with access to more than 500 feet of river frontage. Just a short drive from Pigeon Forge, Cades Cove, and numerous attractions, this rustic cabin combines the feeling of solemn remoteness with the convenience of local walking-distance amenities, including a grocery store, gas station, and many restaurants. We are family friendly and welcome you to make a tradition of bringing your family to Townsend each year, just like us!

Premier Host

Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback