Nestled on the bank of Little River in quaint Townsend, TN, this rustic cabin offers a secluded retreat with local walking-distance amenities like a grocery store and restaurants. Unwind surrounded by nature's beauty or enjoy nearby attractions like Pigeon Forge and Cades Cove.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire cabin
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12116 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
The current price is AED 541
AED 541
AED 1,379 total
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Rippling Waters Retreat | Riverfront Rustic Cabin
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 cabin combines the feeling of solemn remoteness with the convenience of local walking-distance amenities, including a grocery store, gas station, and 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!
Rippling Waters Retreat is situated directly on the Little River in Townsend, TN right in the heart of Townsend. The cabin has a secluded feel, though it is less than a mile from restaurants, attractions, a gas station, convenient store, supermarket, and more. The cabin shares many acres of land and river frontage with other cabins. Free parking is provided at the retreat, making getting around Townsend easy. This is a rustic cabin situated directly on a river, backed up to woods. Though we maintain pest control and pest prevention services on the property, it is impossible to guarantee our guests with a pest-free experience (e.g. fireflies, flying bugs, crawling bugs, other insects, squirrels, etc.), while also maintaining a rustic look and experience to the property. Though the vast majority of our guests have never reported pests, all guests are required to be aware they are booking a rustic experience, including all the natural elements found in nature.
Similarly, though we seek to maintain stringent cleaning practices and standards, it is impossible to guarantee our guests a stay at our property completely free of dust, cobwebs and other elements indicative of being in a rustic cabin. Given the rustic nature of the cabin and the experience the majority of our guests expect, all guests are required to be aware they are booking a rustic experience, including all the natural elements found in nature.
By booking, you agree not to allow the aforementioned qualities of a rustic cabin to impact your review on our property, acknowledging you are purchasing this experience as described above.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the cabin: WiFi
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
DVD player
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
On a river
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the neighborhood
Located in Townsend, this cabin is on a river. 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. Visit our Townsend travel guide
Is Rippling Waters Retreat | Riverfront Rustic Cabin pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Rippling Waters Retreat | Riverfront Rustic Cabin?
As of 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rippling Waters Retreat | Riverfront Rustic Cabin on 10 May 2026 start from AED 541, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at Rippling Waters Retreat | Riverfront Rustic Cabin?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Rippling Waters Retreat | Riverfront Rustic Cabin?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Rippling Waters Retreat | Riverfront Rustic Cabin located?
Situated on a river, this cabin is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Tube Junction and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail and River Rage Go-Kart Track are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 87 reviews
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9.4
Cleanliness
9.8
Location
10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Troy
20 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
There was 4 brothers and our sister on our 3rd annual sibling vacation in the Smoky Mountains. The swings on the back porch watching and listening to the Little River was our favorite evening experience. We truly enjoyed our stay!
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.
Got in after dark, but was greeted with lights being on. First impression was AMAZING! My family felt very comfortable and enjoyed our stay. Listening to the Little River made it so relaxing. Great location and I would definitely recommend this cabin to others.
Diane L.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Denietra D.
5 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Nice relaxing and peaceful
So peaceful and the king bed was magical...i didnt want to get out
We had the best time at the cabin. Townsend is such of a lovely unique town. If you want to have a relaxing time you definitely want to stay here. It is in a great location. It is close to so many wonderful attractions without the busyness of a larger city. The cabin is very clean and has all of your basic necessities. The river is right behind it and you can relax by the water. It was just great! We enjoyed it immensely!
PROS:
+ The park is five minutes away; none of the traffic and crowds of Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge
+ Peaceful Side Social is a five minute walk and is the perfect place to grab dinner with kids (playground, great food, beautiful view, grocery store next door)
+ The sound of the Little River lulled us to sleep every night from the window above the bed
CONS:
- The only thing that comes to mind is the coffee maker, which made every type of coffee we put through it taste terrible
FINAL THOUGHTS: This was a fantastic find and we definitely plan to come back in the future. We did five different hikes in the park, ate at Peaceful Side four times, loved the rustic feel of the cabin. Fantastic place!
Cabin was beautiful, right on the water! Kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. Owners were responsive to any questions/concerns we had. Overall a fantastic place to stay!
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.
We loved the location, right on the river at the end of the road,the porch swings were great and very quiet. Overall the cabin was clean, we did find a sock, popcorn and a coaster under the tv in the living room and the refrigerator needs a good cleaning.The wood burning fireplace caused an odor in the cabin,reminded me of my childhood home, but my wife didn't like it. It is an older property and shows some age but I enjoyed it.
Overall the stay was pretty good. There were a few issues we ran into as far as things that house keeping had left behind. However, we immediately reached out to the property manager and she was very apologetic of the situations. The location was amazing. Our kiddos loved being so close to the water. Overall we would stay here again in the future.