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Pet Friendly ☀River Access☀2 bdrm/1 bath☀At Park Entrance☀Screened Porch

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Cabin community
River access from centralized community area.
Front screened in porch with bed swings for lounging or a late afternoon nap!
Bonfire pit for guests to use year round!
Cozy living room with a wood-burning fireplace for movie watching!

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Townsend, TN
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • River Rage Go-Kart Track
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Townsend Visitor Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1st Upstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2nd Upstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Pet Friendly ☀River Access☀2 bdrm/1 bath☀At Park Entrance☀Screened Porch

★River Access & Fishing
★Outdoor Fire Pit
★Wood Burning fireplace
★Screened Porch
★Free WIFI
★Fully Equipped Kitchen

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"River Dreaming" is a rustic but comfy family cabin located within walking distance to Little River in Townsend, TN. Known as "The Peaceful Side of the Smokies," Townsend sits next to the national park and is only minutes away from Cades Cove, Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.

On the first floor, you will find a small but well equipped kitchen with eat-in dining. The coffee maker is a Keurig so bring your pods for a fresh cup of Java. The living room is comfy with a couple of loveseats, a rocker and a wood burning fireplace. The full bathroom is on the main floor as well.

Upstairs you will find two spacious bedrooms. Each bedroom has a queen size bed and other furnishings. Each bedroom has a TV for late night watching or movies for the kids. Please note that the bathroom is on the main floor.

This cabin is located on an easily accessible, quiet circle and sits about 100 yards from the river frontage. The cabin is about 100 yards from the river sitting on property with joint property river access. Right from the adjacent property, you can fish, swim or go tubing. The outdoor screened in porch is very large and has multiple chairs and a table for outdoor dining. There is also a really nice firepit for those cool evenings making smore's and memories with your loved ones.
And don't worry about cleanliness, we pride ourselves on keeping clean, sanitized cabins so that you can feel at home while on vacation.

FOR OUR PET FRIENDLY VISITORS:

PETS MUST BE APPROVED BY MANAGEMENT PRIOR TO RESERVATION. We reserve the right to refuse any pet at any time. We would like for you and your family (including the four legged members) to have the best vacation ever and appreciate your willingness to abide by these guidelines.

*We only accept dogs, no cats allowed. We only accept 2 pets per reservation.
*We charge a $70.00 per pet fee which is not refundable.
*Your dog must be on a flea maintenance program. (Like Frontline, Advantage, etc.)
*Your dog must be crated while left in the cabin alone.
*Your dog must not get on our furniture. If we find pet hair on our furniture upon your departure, you will be charged $10.00 per each quilt/comforter/sofa that must be cleaned to remove dog hair.
*If your dog damages our vacation home in any way, ie, urine on the carpet/floor, chewed furniture/walls/doors or molding, you will be held responsible for the damage repair costs.
*Your dog must be leashed when on the outside of the cabin. This is for the safety of your dog as there may be other animals in the area that could harm your beloved pet.

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*700+ miles of beautiful hiking trails.

*Dollywood/Splash Country

*Horseback Riding

*Tubing on Little River

*Cades Cove

*Alpine Coasters

FEES: The management company of this cabin charges a $20 per stay Damage Waiver Fee to every customer. It is automatically included in your rate. This covers our guests for up to $350 worth of accidental damage should damage occur during their stay. If damage occurs to the cabin, furnishings, etc, please report it to management as soon as possible so that the damage can be repaired. You may opt out of paying the $20 damage waiver fee by putting down a $350 REFUNDABLE damage deposit. DAMAGE CAUSED BY A PET IS NOT COVERED BY THE DAMAGE WAIVER.

Common Concerns:
*Road Conditions: Some of our cabins are on steep, narrow, curvy, mountain roads. If you are concerned about road conditions to get to a cabin, please feel free to ask us! None of our cabins require a 4-wheel drive under normal weather conditions but some do in inclement weather.
*TV & WiFi: We do have TV's and WiFi in almost all of our cabins. There are times when heavy cloud cover, weather systems, mountains, or trees will cause problems with the signals. We always want our guests to have the comforts they want on vacation, but there are times we cannot control this problem.
*Pests & Wildlife: Here in the Smoky Mountains, we have lots of native bugs and wildlife. All of our cabins are treated for pests, but there are times you will find bugs or even have trouble with bugs. Fall/Winter is ladybug season in the Smokies and these little buggers are attracted to heat, meaning your cabin and every other one out there that is warm! They will swarm to the cabin and you'll probably see them alive/dead on windowsills, in vents, etc. Rest assured that your cabin has regular pest control and is professionally cleaned, including bug removal, before and after your stay. However, these bugs come back right away and unfortunately there is nothing that can be done about them until the season passes. Please never feed, taunt or approach any wildlife. This is their home and we are the visitors.
*There are no refunds for storms or power outages. If there is a power outage, there will be no water and potentially no heat. Storms can also make roads impassable, so if a storm is in the forecast during your reservation, come prepared with water and non-perishable food, etc.

Property manager

Cathy Moore
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Townsend

Located in Townsend, this cabin is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park and SkyPark are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cades Cove. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Gatlinburg Space Needle are not to be missed.
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Townsend, TN

What's nearby

  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • River Rage Go-Kart Track - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Tuckaleechee Caverns - 11 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Cades Cove - 21 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Townsend Abbey - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Artistic Bean - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Apple Valley Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Riverstone Family Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hillbilly's Restaurant - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet Friendly ☀River Access☀2 bdrm/1 bath☀At Park Entrance☀Screened Porch pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pet Friendly ☀River Access☀2 bdrm/1 bath☀At Park Entrance☀Screened Porch?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet Friendly ☀River Access☀2 bdrm/1 bath☀At Park Entrance☀Screened Porch?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet Friendly ☀River Access☀2 bdrm/1 bath☀At Park Entrance☀Screened Porch located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. River Rage Go-Kart Track and Townsend Visitor Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harkai House H.

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

Quaint Quiet and Beautiful

It was a perfect little cabin for my Dad and me. We were able to access the park easily for fishing and the surrounding area of the cabin was just beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

George K.

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

Fall Stay at River Dreaming

We loved the area as it was quiet and scenic. There was a horse pasture behind the house which was great. The porch and bed swings were relaxing and comfortable. We tried grilling one night but rodents had apparently been nesting in the grill so there were some unexpected flames. Overall we loved it and would stay again.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location and great cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy B.

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

Anniversary trip

Great cabin in great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

shawn s.

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

Vacation

Great location, cabin was fantastic. Will be back
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great location

A beautiful setting. Convenient to area attractions. A few items need some attention. Communication with the host was positive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne S.

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

July Weekdays

Absolutely loved this cabin and it’s location. Access to the river is great and a perfect spot for snorkeling with several deep areas on Little River.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

April P., Lebanon, TN

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

Beautiful weekend getaway!

We stayed at River Dreaming for a weekend and it was magical! Photos in the listing don’t do justice to the beautiful setting. The cabin had everything that we needed, and management was very quick to respond to any questions or concerns. We loved the screened in porch beds and our walks down to the river front! It is just beyond a gorgeous campground, far enough away from any noise, but close to anything we might have needed, and so close to the park entrance! We hope to return soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

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

Loving the Peace

It was wonderful!! So peaceful. The cabin was so cute!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee S., Atlanta, GA

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

Perfect getaway cabin

Great get away cabin close to park. Very comfortable and relaxing. Well equipped and huge screened porch. Great hosts, highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

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

Great getaway

We stayed here to enjoy the bigfoot festival and it was perfect and exactly what we needed. Only thing negative is the beds were very firm. Other than that it was great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Short Vacation

The cabin was clean and well furnished. It fit our needs perfectly and was a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay M.

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

Short weekend trip

We made a last minute decision to travel for the weekend and this cabin was perfect! Would definitely stay again. Very close to the entrance to the park.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Erin O.

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

Christmas in Townsend

We did not spend much time during the day Its quiet. We were there during Christmas and it was COLD! But we had a fire each evening that helped warm the cabin, they had plenty of firewood 😄 We had one issue that required us calling to have it addressed (on Christmas Eve), it was all fixed when we returned to cabin. Its a quaint, lovely cabin in a great spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Celia W., Keystone Heights, Fl

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

Short family trip

We had a wonderful stay. The cabin location was great. It was rustic with so much charm!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Peaceful!

Very comfortable cabin. Everything we needed. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Everything we hoped for!

The cabin was more than we hoped it would be. The cabin was clean, the check in process was easy and the location was outstanding. Very relaxing week!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan W.

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

Great spot to enjoy the Smoky Mountains

Had a great stay right outside the entrance to the park. Kids really enjoyed playing in the creek too! There is an electric fence on the adjacent property immediately behind the cabin. It is for the horses, so just keep an eye on any little ones playing back there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

yNanc H.

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

Relaxing

Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

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

Anniversary Trip

After a very stressful week this was exactly what we needed. Peaceful, relaxing and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Russell H.

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

Mountain Stay

Beautiful cabin
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nannie S.

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

Good

Good very peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

Loved it!

So much fun. Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amie B.

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

The cabin and location were perfect

The cabin was great and a very easy process with renting and communicating with the owners
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Cathy Moore

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What makes this property unique

Walking distance to Little River

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests