We loved staying at the Fishin' Hole Cabin! The cabin was spacious, on a river where we could do some fishing (which was not only beautiful but also convenient), clean, and equipped with all we needed for a relaxing and fun stay. Richard is a great host, was responsive, and knowledgeable about the area. As far as location, right outside the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountain Natl. Park. There are also walking trails around town and some great restaurants close by. Can't be beat for a vacation home!

The cabin was nice. Fishing Hole Cabin is a misnomer. There is no hole in front of the cabin just flat rock ankle deep. The purpose for renting was for me mt son and grandsons was to catch trout. The stocking was suppose to take place the first day of rental. It was never stocked during our stay. It rained for 3 days but that was mother nature. We packed up and left a day early. We paid extra and were disappointed. Can't recommend if you hope to find fish.

It has been almost 30 years since I last visited Townsend. Staying at the "Fishin Hole" Cabin was like returning home. The cabin, the setting and all the amenities were spot on. Thank you for the wonderful stay and we will be returning hopefully each year! Absolutely the best vacation spot in The Smokies!

We enjoyed our stay very much. The Rustic Cabin was very nice. It actually snowed while we were there and it was so Awesome for my Grandkids. Loved the fact it was so close to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and the National Park yet far enough away from the crowds and chaos. We would definetly stay again.

Easy experience with the rental process.

Owner was quick to respond to booking and all questions. Outdoor area was fantastic with an amazing fire pit and porch swing with a view of the river. Fireplace took the chill out of the room in the morning and was just amazing week for our family.

The cabin was very clean. We had our 5 children with us and they absolutely loved tubing in the river all week. The owners answered all of our questions promptly. The location is great, still within 30 minutes of Pigeon Forge. This was a wonderful vacation full of great memories for us. I would definitely recommend this cabin.

Nice location. Away from craziness of Pigeon Forge but close if you’re into that.

Richard was great to work with! Everything exceeded my Vision.

Nice property

This cabin feels like home, enjoyed the little river in front of the cabin. Will definitely be booking again!

The "Fishin Hole" cabin is a three bedroom, two bath cabin located on the Little River about one mile from the stoplight in Townsend. It is an ideal rental for an extended family with a spacious living/dining area. All the bedrooms had ample storage space. The kitchen was functional, but a major deficiency was the lack of a dishwasher. The owner stated that he plans to build an island in the kitchen with a dishwasher in the future. Significant items of flatware were missing, there were only two dinner knives. We reported this to the owner. The environment around the cabin was quite nice. The cabin backs up on a pasture or open field and a low ridge. At night, it was dark enough to observe and photograph the stars. The little river runs in front of the cabin and the owner has built a concrete sidewalk or dock along the river. From the walkway, we were able to observe small fish and crayfish at night with a flashlight. Access involves crossing a little used one lane road. The road itself is a pleasant place to walk. We contacted the owner several time and he was very responsive. At first, he was hard to contact since he was on vacation in the Caribbean. The hot tub was not functioning properly upon our first use and we called the owner and he fixed it the next day. VRBO was horrible at providing information on the location and environment and we didn't receive anything from them until two days before out trip. I suggest you rent direct from the owner. The cabin does need some maintenance as many screens were lying on the ground outside the cabin. It got very hot on the second floor and we really would have appreciated screens.

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We had a few little bumps in the road day 1 of vacation how ever the owner of the property took care of it right away. We really enjoyed the cabin and would rent again in the future .

Host was wonderful and made himself available if needed. Loved sitting on the deck listening to the flow of the river and really loved sitting down by the river on the landing. It was very entertaining watching the tubers float by. Overall, a great stay and just what we were looking for.

“Your only neighbors are our horses” is not correct. The street is lined with houses and your houses/ cabins and your neighbors are within 50 feet . Didn’t see any horses BTW..

Our expectation prior to arrival was that this property was secluded however as we pulled into the narrow road to get to the property we quickly realized that was not the case. Homes in all states of upkeep to falling down are surrounding this property. The access road runs directly in front of the property, between the house and the water (not evident from the picture due to the angle in which it is taken). The traffic was minimal but I wasn’t as comfortable sending my kids back/forth to fish as I had hoped. Also, the property and rooms are not as large as the pictures make them appear. There is no dishwasher and I saw a few ants in the kitchen. We just bought paper plates and made sure we didn’t leave any crumbs around. The bathrooms, bedrooms, and other areas I felt were clean. We really enjoyed using the hot tub and the owner was quick to respond to any questions I had. Distance to Gatlinburg and cades cove was perfect. We enjoyed hiking Abram’s falls before the construction began.

Owner was helpful & friendly. Great property & location! Would definitely go back!

excellent

Had a wonderful spring break. Unfortunately, the rain made the river too high so no fish were caught.

We were looking for a quiet long weekend getaway while our daughter was on Spring break and stumbled upon this gem. My husband was looking to do some trout fishing and the cabin was right on the river. The owner, Richard, even gave my husband pointers on fishing locations that panned out. My husband would recommend this place for trout fishing. The hot tub is where my daughter and I spent a lot of time. It was so relaxing! The cabin was fully equipped and we lacked for nothing. The location to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg is absolutely perfect. The local caverns were amazing! Thank you so much for your hospitality! We look forward to coming back! God bless you and your family!

We had a very nice time. The house was cozy and clean, not rural like the pictures made it look, but still lots of fun. Kiddos loved the hot tub!

Our family wanted a winter get away with warmer temps and chose this location because it was somewhat remote but not to inaccessible to food shopping, gas, etc. Due to COVID we did not want to be too close to others. The cabin is updated and true to the pictures. We cooked all meals in the cabin and found the kitchen was well stocked. Showers had great water pressure. We loved the fire pit and enjoyed being able to sit outside during the nights. We did not use the hot tub.Richard the property owner was easy to work with. Did not have any issues at the cabin during our stay that required fixing. Overall it was a beautiful cabin and very comfortable stay.

Our family wanted a winter get away with warmer temps and chose this location because it was somewhat remote but not to inaccessible to food shopping, gas, etc. Due to COVID we did not want to be too close to others. The cabin is updated and true to the pictures. We cooked all meals in the cabin and found the kitchen was well stocked. Showers had great water pressure. We loved the fire pit and enjoyed being able to sit outside during the nights. We did not use the hot tub. Richard the property owner was easy to work with. Did not have any issues at the cabin during our stay that required fixing. Overall it was a beautiful cabin and very comfortable stay.

The cabin was very nice! Richard made sure we had his number and also checked in on us a couple times to make sure we didn’t need anything! Just asked my kids what I should put for our review and the said “IT WAS AWESOME!” Would definitely recommend! Plenty to do within driving distance!!

We had an amazing week of Christmas at this cabin! Off the beaten path on the outskirts of Pigeon Forge. Fires every night and gorgeous bathrooms!

Much needed quick get-a-way! Had a great time! Cabin was great, to our surprise owners had a Christmas tree set up by the beautiful fireplace! Owners checked on us through our stay to make sure we didn’t need anything! We will definitely be back!

I loved the location right on the river , the cabin was nice an comfy with the gas fireplace , the nice firepit , the non rat race town is a relief from the hustle an bustle traffic jamb logged towns of Gatlinburg an Pigeon Forge . Would definitely stay again and the cabin is very roomy for as many as 3 couples . Thanks

Nice stay on the little river! Will be back!

The cabin was as described. Clean, kitchen well furnished, very comfortable bedding, great location and would stay there again. Fast internet and nice TV.

The place met all of our expectations. Our family of 5 fit comfortably in this 3 bd cabin and was well equipped with everything you need to cook and grill (we did most dinners at the cabin) If you are looking to get away and enjoy the area but not have to deal with the hustle and bustle of Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg, look no further! we tubed the pigeon river most days and then came back to the cabin to soak in the hot tub. It was great. We did venture out to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, but there is no need to. Townsend has everything you need. We bought groceries at IGA and there are some restaurants in the area as well. If you are going to tube, this cabin is super convenient to stop 1/2 way down the river and grab lunch. We also enjoyed our daily visits from the neighborhood dogs. WE thoroughly enjoyed the cabin and hope to make this yearly trip

This was the perfect spot for a getaway from our current routine! I loved having the private area for us and our oldest to fish while our little one napped inside (it’s close enough that the baby monitor worked!) The cabin was the cleanest rental we’ve ever been in and it was stocked with everything you needed! It didn’t get dark until 9:30 at night which allowed us to fish after the kids went to bed too. The neighbors dogs stopped by one night along with their goats haha! The town was super cute too! There’s a grocery store up the street that had everything you’d need- basic, but necessities! Because of covid we opted to eat at the cabin but there were lots of cute little local owned spots (no chains!) The ONLY negative I can think of is the neighbors dogs are a little loud howling during the night. They were chasing something around the cabin one night and woke the kiddos up a few times BUT I’m thankful they were there on the same token getting whatever was out there away from the house :) Richard the owner was wonderful and effortless to work with too and we hope to return next summer!