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Cabin on Holston River, Fisherman & Paddlers Paradise

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Cabin on the Holston River
Overall inside cabin
Living area
Sitting area with queen bed. Overall inside of cabin.
Kitchen Area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
0+ bathroomsSleeps 355.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Knoxville, TN
  • Knoxville Zoo
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Knoxville Convention Center
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • University of Tennessee
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Open Space cabin, no separate bedrooms

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Cabin on Holston River, Fisherman & Paddlers Paradise

This a one room waterfront cabin with a cathedral ceiling and polished concrete floor. Sleeping arrangements include queen size bed and one twin bed in the loft. There are no separate bedrooms. There is one private bath with a shower (no tub). Bed linens and towels are provided. The kitchen is stocked with the basic eating and cooking equipment, microwave, mini refrigerator, stove, and coffee maker. Outdoor charcoal grill and fire pit are also available for you use. You have a beautiful view of the river and Islands from the front porch. There is kayak, canoe, paddle board access/ramp on the property and a dock on the river. Fish for small mouth bass, trout, or skip jack heron off the dock. You can occasional spot a bald eagle perched in the trees along the banks of the Holston River, observe river otters, water fowl (ducks, geese, herons), or deer wading the river. The cabin is only 1.5 miles from Interstate 40 (I-40) and minutes from downtown Knoxville and the University of Tennessee campus. Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are just a short drive away. I-40 Interstate overpass is adjacent to the property. You can hear the traffic noise from I-40 and an adjacent highway. You will have full access of the entire cabin, dock and canoe ramp. The East Knoxville Fishing Club has access to the Holston River through this property, so it is possible to have a fisherman park in the area or at the canoe ramp for a few hours. The ramp is at the opposite end of the property from where the cabin is located. There is no cable TV (local channels only) and no wi-fi included; however, cell service is strong in the area.

Property manager

Bonnie Armstrong

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Have 3 positive reviews in your VRBO history
Person that booked must be present during the stay.
No more than 3 persons at cabin.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Knoxville

Located in Knoxville, this cabin is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Historic Ramsey House and Historic Southern Railway Station are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ruggles Ferry Golf Course and Maple Hall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Neyland Stadium or Thompson–Boling Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Knoxville, TN

What's nearby

  • Knoxville Zoo - 7 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Market Square - 10 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Knoxville Convention Center - 10 min drive - 13.3 km
  • University of Tennessee - 10 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Neyland Stadium - 12 min drive - 14.7 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabin on Holston River, Fisherman & Paddlers Paradise pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cabin on Holston River, Fisherman & Paddlers Paradise?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cabin on Holston River, Fisherman & Paddlers Paradise?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cabin on Holston River, Fisherman & Paddlers Paradise located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Historic Ramsey House, Chillhowe Park and Knoxville Center. Tennessee River and The Muse Knoxville are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melinda H.

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

Excellent stay

Beautiful place. I didn't want to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren D.

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

Knoxville getaway

Had a nice stay at this cabin. Very cute and relaxing property just a short drive away from Downtown Knoxville.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey F.

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

Fantastic getaway!

Property was super clean, great views of the river, all the supplies you need for a relaxing stay. Communication with Bonnie was fantastic from start to finish. Would definitely stay here in the future and would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin R.

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

Exactly what we needed

Perfect little waterfront cabin for our week in Knoxville. Quaint, clean and comfortable and the hosts were wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Savannah P.

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

Great Place

Great place to stay. Owner was available for any questions. Cabin was stocked with essentials and very well kept. Would love to return in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernie K.

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

Great stay

This weekend was exactly as described and expected. It was clear upon arrival that the property manager truly cared to make our stay absolutely perfect. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janell m.

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

Tennessee cabin

Beautiful cabin, great communication with the owner. Close to the river. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ty F.

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

Knoxville Trip

This cabin was everything we could have hoped for. It was nice being just outside of Knoxville, but also having privacy in the woods. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for relaxation while staying in Knoxville.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

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

Weekend relaxation

My husband and I enjoyed getting away from everyone and just relaxing for a long weekend. The cabin was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erik F.

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

By the River.

Great stay! Excellent in every way. Close to downtown but in the woods. Spacious and well appointed. Historical! Deer, eagle, baby beavers, fishing, kayaking and minutes from the city. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cherie B.

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

River Dream

My husband and I enjoyed a long weekend on the river at this cabin. It had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. It was only about 15 minutes from downtown Knoxville and we loved waking up and having our coffee on the porch overlooking the river. We loved going hiking on House Mountain, walking the river at Ijams Nature Center, and eating our way through downtown. Bonnie was very helpful and easy to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny H.

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

Gem of a place!

We had a great weekend and the cabin that we stayed in made a big impact on that. It was secluded and private yet close to town. It was so nice to have privacy and scenery to enjoy. The cabin was quite spacious and located with a lovely view of the Holston River. My husband enjoyed fishing even though he didn't catch anything!! Just the location close to town and yet seemed so far away from the mainstream of the craziness of everyday life was wonderful! There is everything that you could possibly need within a 15 minute trip including Starbucks!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen L.

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

A tinyhouse-o-phile's dream

I absolutely loved this tiny house cabin. Very well designed, lovely, clean and though relatively new it's exterior conciously and carefully retain the look of an older time (without feeling plastic or disneyland at all. It's one huge beautiful room contemporary yet charming. The kitchen has a clean, contemporary with a vintage charm, nice quality and if you need it, it's there. Now...the decks and dock are set in a lovely deciduous forest and there were soul soothing, warm and with a spectacular view of a confluence of eddys, fast moving river with swirling shoals packed with hungry fish, geese, hawks, birds and crickets ,(I miss crickets). Yes, I am a big fan of this spot and its hosts Bonnie Anderson and the talented builder Bill Anderson. You are near the city, but not of it. I didn't miss wifi at all and when I wanted a lazy moment I easily streamed Netflix etc on my smart phone. I bought a cheap bluetooth speaker and streamed music all day. I took tons of pics so I can copy Bonnie and Bill's outstanding style if I ever get to move to this beautiful state. I will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

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

Knoxville Cabin

We came up for the UT/UF game. Really enjoyed the cabin about 10 min from downtown and stadium. Enjoyed downtown and all restaurants but nice to go back to the cabin and relax on the river. Would certainly come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcie G.

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

Excellent

We loved our stay in this beautiful cabin. It was well equipped and clean. We also enjoyed watching the river from the porch. My husband even caught some fish. The highway noise wasn’t an issue for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Doug C.

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

Noisy

The cabin is perfect. Unfortunately the area is not as described. Very noisy near the interstate. The Current in the River was very strong-too strong for a kayak or small boat. Loved the cabin though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

robert s.

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

Everything was perfect from how clean the cabin to the surrounded area of the river

Excellent stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie C.

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

Wonderful time

The cabin had all the amenities we needed. The host included many extra touches that made us feel special. It was cozy yet spacious! The riverfront was amazing . We saw Bald Eagles and Blue Heron.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen B., Charlotte, NC

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

Lovely Cabin by the River

Overall, this is a lovely cabin. It was very clean and comfortable to stay there. It has all the basic features you expect (dishes, pots & pans, silverware, linens, towels, etc.) plus a lot of little extras that you don't expect (plug-in night lights in the bathroom and by the bed, cleaning supplies, trash bags, indoor/outdoor thermometer, suitcase racks, extra blankets, a welcome binder of information including local restaurants, etc.). I loved being right on the river. The porch was awesome with rocking chairs and tables. With the dock right there, I'd wished I knew how to kayak, so I could have gotten on the water. The boat launch provided an excellent place to wade out into the river. The water was really cold (It's barely spring, so of course it was cold), so I didn't try swimming. The fire pit was a nice perk that I hadn't realized was part of the property. Bonnie provided excellent communication before, during, and after my trip. The only down to the trip was the close proximity of both the interstate (I-40) and the highway behind the house. These are mentioned in the listing and Bonnie mentioned them when I was booking, so there was clear communication there. Some others who have reviewed this property compared it to "white noise" once they got settled and to some degree that is true. However, if you are a light sleeper (like I am), then I would suggest bringing earplugs for sleeping.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

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

Amazing!!

Absolutely loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Astryl B., Dickson

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

Fishing Trip & More

This place is wonderful! When you arrive at the cabin have no worries., most everything you may need for your stay. I was so excited to see coffee, since I forgot ours, lol. For boaters there is a ramp very close by. The drive at the cabin is a little tricky with a boat trailer, but doable. Our philosophy is, if you don’t have to contact the owner during your stay, it’s a perfect vacation place. We enjoyed it so much, we plan on going back, if Bonnie will have us. Thanks Bonnie
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Toni B.

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

Great cabin and property

We really enjoyed our stay. The hosts were attentive, cabin was immaculate and we had a great time fishing, grilling and hanging out on the porch. 10/10 would return for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Francoise G.

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

Man-Oh-Man. This Place is a Gem

Billed as a cabin and I guess it is, though cottage might be a better description. If you ever wanted to try life in a tiny home, you won't go wrong here. I'll not going to go into the details of the structure, but it is solid, clean, and fascinating in its own right. The building is clearly a work of love. The great scenery often includes a fly fisher, ospreys, geese, cormorants, ducks and on occasion river otters. Looking down in the water, you are sure to see carp, some of which are giants. Now for the bad news. no internet (though we made hot spots with both Verizon and AT&T) and there is road noise from a nearby bridge. The wife used earplugs at night and I'm blessed with a constant hum from tinnitus so a little background noise lessens the constant aggravation in my ears. Really, with the A/C running inside its no biggie, but it needs to be mentioned. The land itself includes three islands and has a history worthy of a bit of attention. As far as the Hosts go, seriously, you could not expect to meet finer people. If you are looking in the area, don't pass this one up.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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

Great place, better fishing!

If you like to fish for bass of any description, this is the place for you! Loved sitting on the porch and enjoying the morning and being able to walk down to the river for some quality smallmouth bass fishing. Place was clean, comfortable, spacious, and overall awesome! Hosts were lovely, Bill gave us tips on what to catch them on and Bonnie made sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. Could not recommend them enough!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Marie W., Green Bay

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

Knoxville stay

This was a cute rustic cabin along the river. The highway was very close but we enjoyed the wildlife right outside the door. Very clean with many extras which were appreciated.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

About the host

Hosted by Bonnie Armstrong

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Why they chose this property

The Cabin property and the 3 islands you can see from the front porch have been in the Armstrong family for over 4 generations. The islands are called Armstrong Island. The land was originally deeded to Frank Armstrong for his service in the Revolutionary War. There use to be a mill here, close to where the cabin sits. When the water is low, you can see the shoals that once was a road bed to the big island. The island was farm land where crops and livestock were raised.

Languages:

English