Big Lodge* River Access * 11 beds *Sleeps 22*

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Very open concept and great gathering space in the main living room.
Front of the house with large circular driveway and parking.
Cozy screened in porch area with outdoor fireplace!
Propane grill with gazebo on wrap around deck with outdoor seating and gorgeous views!
Located on a bluff overlooking the Little River.  This Lodge is on an 18 acre property with 5 other houses and you will have direct river access on property.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
$851
avg per night

Explore the area

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Townsend, TN
  • Townsend Visitor Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Dark Island Swinging Bridge
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 22)

Bear's Den

2 Double Sofa Beds

Double Queen Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

King Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

King Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

King Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

King Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Loft Area with Beds

1 Double Bed and 2 Queen Beds

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Ensuite Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Ensuite Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Ensuite Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Ensuite Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Ensuite Bathroom 5

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor Half Bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

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  • Mountain view
  • 5250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 22
  • 4 King Beds, 4 Queen Beds, 1 Double Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds
Price is $851 avg per night,

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About the neighborhood

Townsend

Located in Townsend, this lodge is in a rural area and on a river. Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cades Cove. Traveling with kids? Consider Tube Junction and River Rage Go-Kart Track. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Townsend Visitor Center - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Dark Island Swinging Bridge - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Tuckaleechee Caverns - 12 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Townsend Abbey - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Artistic Bean - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Apple Valley Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Riverstone Family Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger Master Drive In - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Big Lodge* River Access * 11 beds *Sleeps 22*

Big Lodge at The Little River Cabin: Spacious and relaxing, open concept lodge that will comfortably sleep up to 16 adults plus additional children . Private access on property to the Little River, high speed wifi, hot tub, & just 2 miles from the entrance to the Smoky Mountain National Park!

Impressive 3 story - 5000 sq. ft. lodge sitting atop the Wellspring Retreat. This lodge features 5 total large private bedrooms, 4 contain king beds, and 1 features 2 queens. Each bedroom has its own full bathroom. In addition to the 5 bedrooms, there are 3 queen beds and a twin in the upper loft area. The main level (middle) consists of a foyer, 2 master bedrooms w/full bath, dining area, living room w/fireplace, kitchen, laundry room, and 1/2 bath. This level also features an amazing wrap around deck including an area for grilling and dining, and a screened-in portion with outdoor fireplace and excellent views. Take the spiral staircase to the upper level which consists of another master bedroom w/full bath, and a huge loft area with 3 queen beds and a twin in addition to a cozy sitting area. Take the spiral staircase to the lowest level and you will find 2 additional master bedrooms, one with a king bed, and the other with 2 queens. This level also features a huge wrap around patio with partial mini golf, a huge game room, and fantastic hot tub to relax at the end of a long day of fun!

Guests have access to the entire home. In addition, you will have access to the riverfront located on the Retreat grounds which spans approx. 700' and is located on the part of the property at the bottom of the 1/4 mi. driveway. You may walk down, or use the parking available at the bottom. Hang out by the river, enjoy some tubing, fishing, or even kayaking!

I am available by text or messenger throughout your stay. Call if needed, but text/messenger are much preferred.

Townsend is a little gem hidden in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains and is known as "the peaceful side of the Smokies". Excellent food, local craft beer, chocolate, pancakes, and art, all within a short walking distance!! Trout fishing and tubing the river are extremely popular, and we are just 2 mi. from the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park and only 12 mi from the famous Cades Cove where you can get a glimpse of history and may even catch some really neat wildlife including bears! Jeep rentals, Horseback riding, and zip-lining are popular in this area in addition to tubing, hiking, and fly fishing. If everything that Townsend has to offer isn't quite enough to please everyone in your group, we are just an easy 30-minute drive to Pigeon Forge and 45 min. drive to Gatlinburg featuring endless entertainment for all walks of life.

Walk, drive, bike, rent a Jeep or ATV!

Property manager

Parker Borofsky
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Hot Tub
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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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
A damage deposit of $300 will be held 2 days before arrival. No smoking. No pets. No parties. Lock the residence when not in use.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Lodge* River Access * 11 beds *Sleeps 22* pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Big Lodge* River Access * 11 beds *Sleeps 22*?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Lodge* River Access * 11 beds *Sleeps 22*?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Big Lodge* River Access * 11 beds *Sleeps 22* located?

This family-friendly Townsend lodge is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Tube Junction and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. River Rage Go-Kart Track and Hedgewood Gardens are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Big Lodge* River Access * 11 beds *Sleeps 22* Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 64 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

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

Great Family Vacation

This house was amazing! So clean and soo much to do for all ages! Beds were really comfortable! We will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila S.

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

Bronco off roadeo

We stayed here so we could go to the Bronco off roadeo, it was about a 40 min beautiful drive! This house was comfortable and large we had 4 couples all had their own king size bed with an ensuit bathroom, this was so great!! Two things that did disappoint but not enough to mark the property down the pillows are large fat uncomfortable foam pillows in many of the rooms and we could not get the ice machine to work,other than these two issues this house is great was very happy as to how clean it was and the couch in the living room made us all feel comfortable and we could all hang out together thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

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

Great

Great property
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis S.

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

Summer getaway

Fun , adventure, the cove , Pigeon Forge
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex M.

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

Everything they said it was

Great property, very clean, comfy beds, lots of things to do with kids and adults...The walk to the river is a chore but worth it!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dima P.

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

A great house on the quieter side of the the smoky mountains park area.

A great house on the quieter side of the the smoky mountains park area. Plenty of space for 12 (6 adults + 6 kids). The host was close by and offered good suggestions.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly M.

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

Wonderful

Amazing time had by ALL!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

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

Great Time

Great area, Great House, Great Owner
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

TAMMY B.

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

FRIENDS VACATION

Gorgeous house, rooms were very nice and plenty of space.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

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

Wonderful place for family reunion

This house was perfect for our family reunion. Lots of space for 5 families. The kids loved the game room , spa, and golf area. We found the kitchen perfect to cook in and the serve buffet style. Wonderful place!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela C., Jacksonville,Fl

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

Family vacation

Everyone enjoyed them self.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick B., Chicago, US

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

Fantastic House

It was well set up for our big (17 people) group! Host was very responsive and the place was clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roderick C.

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

33rd bday retreat

It was everything the pictures showed. Everything was clean. Very spacious for me and my guests. We enjoyed ourselves and the accommodations. Property owner was very hospitable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

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

Great spacious lodge for large families!

This lodge was so spacious and perfect for our family of 15 from adults all the way on down to 6 weeks old. The hosts Oz and Parker were so accommodating and even purchased new baby gates ahead of our stay. Kitchen was very well equipped compared to other cabins we have stayed in. Pots and pans were in great shape! We LOVED the couch! So big, comfy, and roomy! Kids enjoyed the mini golf and come home on the porches, and of course loved the game room. So much space in this place! We enjoyed having river access just a short drive from the lodge. Location was convenient to grocery and just down the road from Cades Cove entrance which was wonderful since we love it so much! Thank you Oz and Parker for a wonderful memorable stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

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

Christmas 2023

We had the best time getting together as a family, there are 18 of us. This is our 2nd year staying in the Big Lodge on Little River. We definitely plan to stay again next year. Thank you so much to Parker and Oz for making our stay wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Autumn W.

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

Very large beautiful home!

This home is just amazing! The pictures do not do it justice. It is beautiful and very large. Great for a large group! The host helped when needed and we loved all the space this home provided.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL W.

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

Great place

Overall a great place to stay with the family.we had a fantastic time at the cabin and lots to do all around, but the only dissatisfaction i had with the place is that they stated they had a charcoal grill and its acually a gas grill turned into a carcoal grill with no temperature control so it ended up overcooking the food and burning it.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita I.

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

Awesome family gathering cabin!

We had 8 adults and 9 grandchildren from 1 year to 7 years old When our 7 old grandson toured the cabin and saw the miniature golf , air hockey, pool table , and PAC Man he said “Grandma picked the perfect cabin !” It was secluded yet with easy access to Townsend and the Smoky Mountains. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

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

Large House

A large, spacious house that has a lot of privacy. It's a great location. The pictures do not do it justice. The fireplace in the great room is wonderful!!! We could have used some blankets as the weather is getting chillier.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Inqu. x dueño L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home for family gatherings

The house and area are amazing. Perfect for family reunions. The game room is out of this world. The owner was quick to respond for several reasons. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Excellent

Beautiful Property - the only thing I seen was that the Kitchen needed to be bigger. It was a challenge to cook for 20 people but we managed. Would recommend for anyone with a large family group to go on vacation together.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Fantastic Property

This house was a perfect place for our family to spend a long weekend together. The place was large with plenty of room for everybody to sleep. Everything was laid out nicely. The game room and the miniature golf on the lower deck kept all ages entertained. There was more than enough parking available. We also enjoyed cooking out in the deck on the charcoal grill as well as in the kitchen. We definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jarett R.

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

50th Birthday

Had friends and family. We all had a blast with everyone having there on space. Place was amazing. 10 am check out was tough but we made it work. The only thing was in the description it made it sound like the river access was on the property but its a good walk to get to it. Would love to stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kassondra L.

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

Tennessee get-a-way summer 2023

Great description of property and details for navigating the GPS directions. House had nice details like comfortable sheets and mattresses. It would have been helpful to know that we had access to stores so close in description and to maybe mention how busy the river can become with tubers. Overall, we had a great time and enjoyed the property very much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

KAREN B.

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

family vacation in Townsend Tn

Great week spent with 3 generations of our family. Many wonderful activities in Townsend Tn. area. Our rental home was well equipped and supplied with all we needed for a fun filled week. Comfortable beds & private baths for each bedroom. Game room & games were a big hit. Loved being able to walk to the Little river for tubing. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023