Rippling Waters Retreat | Riverfront Rustic Cabin in Townsend, TN

9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(65 Ratings)

Cabin in Townsend, TN

12 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

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About this cabin rental

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 10:00 am.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Townsend, TN

Nearby attractions

The Island in Pigeon Forge

20.1 mi

Dollywood

22.4 mi

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

20.5 mi

TITANIC Museum Attraction

21 mi

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Rippling Waters Retreat | Riverfront Rustic Cabin in Townsend, TN

££££

9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(65 Ratings)

Cabin in Townsend, TN

12 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this cabin rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Townsend, TN

Nearby attractions

The Island in Pigeon Forge

20.1 mi

Dollywood

22.4 mi

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

20.5 mi

TITANIC Museum Attraction

21 mi

Ratings and reviews

9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(65 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Great location, easy access to the river. The house stayed comfortably cool with temps in the 90’s. The pics of the house don’t do it justice.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

I would recommend this cabin to anyone. It was very clean and perfect location. We enjoyed the porch every night - watching the river and geese. I would give this cabin 10+ out of 10.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

Cozy, comfy, BEAUTIFUL! I can’t wait to go back.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

Loved the porch and river. So relaxing. Enjoyed it very much.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

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.

8.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

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.

8.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

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.

6.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

Cleaning people need to a better job,but therefore nice cabin

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

We had a wonderful stay at Rippling Waters Retreat. The house was clean and had everything we needed. We enjoyed the quiet side of Townsend. The grandchildren enjoyed the river behind the cabin.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Well kept cabin, with great hosts, in the beautiful town of Townsend. Would stay again!

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

This cabin was beautifully situated right on Little River. Being able to sit out on the back porch and watch the river and the Inner tubes floating was very enjoyable. The cabin was clean and well stocked. Just a lovely stay and already looking at next year!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

We love Townsend, and this cabin is perfect for the making of wonderful memories with family and friends new and old.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

Bronco show

Bronco show

Great property

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2021

Vacation

Vacation

Really like the cabin and the creek behind it. Thanks for letting us stay

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2021

Amazing!

Amazing!

Our stay was better than expected. The cabin was adorable; the location couldn't have been better. We made smores at the fire ring next to the river upon arrival. My grandchildren didn't want to come inside. We are from Miami where the heat puts a damper on most of the fun. Even the misty rain couldn't prevent us from enjoying our time there. The cabin had all the conveniences and necessities. All you need is your toothbrush and clothing. There is a decent sized supermarket within a mile of the cabin that have the best steaks for the bbq!!! The scenery is breathtaking. If you do nothing but enjoy the cabin and its surroundings, you will be in for a great vacation!!!

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

Wonderful weekend

Wonderful weekend

We really enjoyed our weekend. The cabin was great and the river was wonderful. We will rent again

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2021

Perfect house to step up your tubing trip.

Perfect house to step up your tubing trip.

This rustic cabin isn't the Ritz and I hope it never is. It is the absolute perfect place to enjoy the Little Pigeon River and tube the day away. We could tube down to the house, get out and have lunch the jump back in the floats. In the evening we walked up to deeper pool and swam till dinner. The rustic feel and and sound of the water just melts the stress of the city away. It has an IGA one stop sign away, resteraunts not too far, and a Weber charcoal grill on the deck. It was just a short drive to Dollywood but for sure out of the hustle. My wife liked that their were no small narrow roads to get to it. It's close to a main road and easy to find. It's not a hotel! It's a cabin, enjoy the fire pit, the river and the tubing. Just don't expect room service and a turn down. I loved it!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2021

Still love this place

Still love this place

We've stayed here 3 times and love it. The location is amazing,. We spend most of our time outdoors, either on the porch, in the yard next to the Little River, or playing in the river. The cabin is more on the rustic/simple side, but that's also part of the appeal.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2021

Family vacation

Family vacation

We had a wonderful stay at the cabin. The sound of the river was very relaxing. Loved watching the geese and there were two nests of baby birds on the porches. We liked that it was accessible to everything just a short drive to Gatlinburg and other places but didn’t have to stay in the busy cities. The one thing I would say is to check the dishes and cups before you use them and hopefully the toilets will be fixed we had to make sure they didn’t keep running or it would flood the front yard. We have already recommended this place to other family and friends.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2021

So BEAUTIFUL

So BEAUTIFUL

Absolutely beautiful property and peaceful setting. Definitely want to visit again. Highly recommend!

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2021

Bronco Show

Bronco Show

Awesome

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2021

Beautiful cabin

Beautiful cabin

It was a beautiful respite and we enjoyed every part of our stay

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2021

Very Enjoyable Stay

Very Enjoyable Stay

Really enjoyed our stay, it was very clean, organized. we liked the layout of the cabin and the porch out by the river was our favorite spot. So relaxing and laid back. The only problem we had while we were there, we had a problem with both toilets...they would flush, but would not fill back up, we had this happen several times in our 4 days there. Other than that everyuthing was wonderful. Thank you so much!!!

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2021

Home away from home

Home away from home

Wonderful cabin. Very accommodating for our family of 5 and the location on the river was perfect. Can’t wait to go back !

5.0 / 10.0

Mar 2021

Was in a quiet area with beautiful stream, not far from great shopping. Really enjoyed our weekend, would definitely stay again.G Rowe

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2021

Awesome weekend getaway.

Awesome weekend getaway.

Was in a quiet area with beautiful stream, not far from great shopping. Really enjoyed our weekend, would definitely stay again. G Rowe

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2020

Picture perfect

Picture perfect

The cabin was very clean. The rippling waters that run by the cabin is so soothing to hear. I would gladly stay here again.

8.0 / 10.0

Nov 2020

FamilyThanksgiving

FamilyThanksgiving

Great location. Perfect setting. Cabin was very nice although the King bed needs a new mattress

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2020

Great Vacation Getaway

Great Vacation Getaway

Really enjoyed our visit to the Smoky Mountains. This cabin was a great location--close enough to get to all the major attractions yet far enough away to avoid the traffic and noise. It is very peaceful and well appointed. The location on the Little River is lovely; the sound of the river is very relaxing. There is a grocery store and laundromat close by and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is literally less than a mile away. Very much enjoyed our visit and look forward to returning!

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2020

Great cabin on river

Great cabin on river

We had a very nice stay at this cabin. Great location on river in Townsend. Nice bedding, nicely furnished kitchen and good TV and fast Wifi. Enjoyed our nightly fires down by the river.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2020

Perfect little cabin

Perfect little cabin

Excellent stay in a great location

5.0 / 10.0

Oct 2020

We really enjoyed our time at Rippling Waters Retreat. It's an easy walk to grocery; and if you need laundromat, it's barely 200 yds away.In photos, the cabin looked a bit more secluded than it is. Other cabins are mere steps away. We could easily hear conversations of other residents when they were outdoors on porches or even down at water. But it wasn't enough to down-rate our experience.It's a wonderful location, very close to Wear's Valley (our preferred cabin locations) and Great Smokey Mountains National Park.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2020

Very sweet cabin... close to amenities... not for seclusion

Very sweet cabin... close to amenities... not for seclusion

We really enjoyed our time at Rippling Waters Retreat. It's an easy walk to grocery; and if you need laundromat, it's barely 200 yds away. In photos, the cabin looked a bit more secluded than it is. Other cabins are mere steps away. We could easily hear conversations of other residents when they were outdoors on porches or even down at water. But it wasn't enough to down-rate our experience. It's a wonderful location, very close to Wear's Valley (our preferred cabin locations) and Great Smokey Mountains National Park.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2020

Great location and setting.

Great location and setting.

Perfect for peaceful experience.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2020

Beautiful getaway

Beautiful getaway

Easy process renting. 7 adults stayed. Room for everyone. Away from congested areas but close enough to everything.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2020

Great getaway

Great getaway

Great stay!!

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2020

Great access to the river

Great access to the river

My husband and I stayed with our 2 kids, ages 6 and 9, for Spring Break. It was a great low key weekend, definitely the "quiet side of the Smokies." The kids loved the board games and walking down to the water. Decor and themed rooms were nice. Plenty of basic necessities for cooking, though there is no dishwasher or washer/dryer, which is reflected in the lower price. Only about 30 minutes from the attractions in Pigeon Forge. No winding roads to get to the cabin, but the drive into Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg may be more difficult in the winter months, as the road was narrow and winding. There are 3 bedrooms, all upstairs and close to one another. It was fine with the kids, but not really much privacy if staying with additional family or friends.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2020

Perfect cabin

Perfect cabin

I have talked to my husband about a visit to the Smoky’s for over 40 years ! This cabin ! This setting by the river ! It couldn’t have been more perfect ! We enjoyed our quiet nights swinging on the porch swing , listening to the water ripple and taking in the fresh crisp air ! The cozy, comfy , cabin allowed us to sleep well and feel right at home with everything we needed ! What a rare find ! We made some great memories in the Smoky’s and hope to return next year ! Hope we can bring some of our family with us as there’s plenty of space and the grands would love it as well

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2019

Great stay!

Great stay!

Comfort and cozy!

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2019

Beautiful setting

Beautiful setting

The cabin was clean, well stocked and organized. Location is awesome right in the water with plenty of rapids during our stay. Fire pit down on the bank is the perfect setting for campfires, s’mores and story telling. It’s down in the valley close to local shopping and easy access to Park and Wears Valley. Far enough from the hustle of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg but an easy drive over the mountain to get to Pigeon forge. Would definitely rent this again for the summer with kids and tubing down the water.

FAQs

How much does this cabin cost compared to others in Townsend?

The average price for a rental in Townsend is £138 per night. This rental is £55 above the average.

Is parking included with this cabin?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Rippling Waters Retreat | Riverfront Rustic Cabin in Townsend, TN. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cabin?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cabin. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Rippling Waters Retreat | Riverfront Rustic Cabin in Townsend, TN pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this cabin is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Rippling Waters Retreat | Riverfront Rustic Cabin in Townsend, TN?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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Rippling Waters Retreat | Riverfront Rustic Cabin in Townsend, TN

Cabin in Townsend, TN

Reasons to book

About this cabin rental

Amenities

Map of Townsend, TN

Nearby attractions

Rippling Waters Retreat | Riverfront Rustic Cabin in Townsend, TN

Cabin in Townsend, TN

Reasons to book

About this cabin rental

Amenities

Map of Townsend, TN

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this cabin cost compared to others in Townsend?

Is parking included with this cabin?

Is there a pool at this cabin?

Is Rippling Waters Retreat | Riverfront Rustic Cabin in Townsend, TN pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Rippling Waters Retreat | Riverfront Rustic Cabin in Townsend, TN?

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