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Overview
Bedrooms: 2 Bathroom: 1 Sleeps: 4
River Dreaming: A Family Escape by the Little River
"River Dreaming" is a rustic but comfy family cabin located within walking distance to the Little River in Townsend, TN. Known as "The Peaceful Side of the Smokies," Townsend sits directly next to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and is only minutes away from Cades Cove, Gatlinburg, and Pigeon Forge.
Main Floor Living & Dining
The first floor is designed for convenience and comfort:
- Well-Equipped Kitchen: Features eat-in dining and a Keurig coffee maker (bring your favorite pods!).
- Cozy Living Room: Relax by the wood-burning fireplace on comfy loveseats or the rocker.
- Bathroom Access: Please note that the cabin's full bathroom is conveniently located on this main floor.
Upper Level Accommodations
Head upstairs to find two spacious and inviting bedrooms:
- Sleeping Arrangements: Each bedroom features a queen-size bed and quality furnishings.
- Entertainment: Both bedrooms are equipped with their own TVs, perfect for late-night movies or keeping the kids entertained.
Outdoor Fun & River Access
Located on an easily accessible, quiet circle, "River Dreaming" sits approximately 100 yards from river frontage.
- River Activities: Guests enjoy joint property river access just 100 yards away—ideal for fishing, swimming, or tubing.
- Screened Porch: A very large screened-in porch offers multiple chairs and a table for peaceful outdoor dining.
- Bonfire Memories: Enjoy the nice firepit for cool evenings spent making s'mores with loved ones.
Experience Townsend
After a busy day of hiking, biking, or browsing the local shops and the Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center, you'll love returning to the warmth of "River Dreaming". Relax on the front porch or gather around the bonfire to cap off your day.
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 stay 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 (e.g., 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 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.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Out of respect for the holidays and our employees, we do NOT allow ANY check-ins or outs on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day
Check-In:
*3 pm - there is NO check-in office, you go straight to the cabin
Check-Out:
*10 am - Please follow our checkout guidelines.
Fireplaces:
*On During: October 1st - April 1st
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 requires a 4-wheel drive under normal weather conditions, but some do in inclement weather.
*TV & WiFi: We do have TVs and WiFi in most 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. Please let us know if they are causing trouble; we will handle it as quickly and efficiently as possible. Please never feed, taunt, or approach any wildlife. This is their home, and we are the visitors.
Cancellation Policy:
*$50 cancellation fee
*Before 30 days - you will get all of your money back (-$50)
*Within 30 days - whatever dates we can rebook, this is the amount that we will refund (-$50). Example: if you had 5 nights & we rebooked 4 nights = you will be refunded 4 night+tax+cleaning fee
✨ Peace of Mind & Travel Insurance:
I want your stay to be stress-free and enjoyable. Please take note of the cancellation policy above. Because life can be unpredictable, we encourage all guests to purchase travel insurance for extra peace of mind. This way, you can book with confidence knowing you’re protected no matter what comes up. This can be done at www.insuremytrip.com where you can pick the coverage that suits your situation.
Amenities
General
- Pet Friendly
- Location: Townsend TN
- Square Feet (702)
- Year Built (2006)
- Linens
- Essentials
- Non-Smoking
Safety Features
- Smoke Detector
- Carbon Monoxide Detector
Kitchen
- Stove
- Microwave Oven
- Mixer
- Oven
- Toaster
- Coffee Maker - Keurig: Guest must supply pods
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Dishes & Utensils
Exterior
- Mountain
- Deck (2)
- Outdoor Dining table
- Fire Pit
- Motorcycle Friendly
- Grill - Charcoal: Please provide your own charcoal
- Waterfront
- # of Steps (3)
Heating & Cooling
- Fireplace - wood: Starter supply of wood provided from Oct 1 - April 1 - Guest to provide kindling.
- Heating
- Air Conditioning
Bedroom
- Queen Bed (2)
Entertainment
- Wireless Internet
- DVD player (1)
- TV w/ YouTube TV
- Television
Guest Reviews
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Frye Shawn (Leland, NC)
Cute and cozy. Just as described. Enjoyed the peace and quite.
DAVID WILLIAMSON (Williamson, GA)
We enjoyed our visit to River Dreaming. It was cozy and well-decorated.
Chris Hough
This is our 3rd year there, and we continue to enjoy it. Recommend that the grill be cleaned more regularly, but everything else was great.
Rodney Kirk (Muscle Shoals, AL)
Loved the cabin! Nice quiet place with a beautiful view! Loved how it was still decorated for Christmas inside. Made you feel all comfy cozy soon as you would enter. Just perfect!!!
Bridget Stokes (Centreville, AL)
This is our second stay at River Dreaming and we have enjoyed both visits. The cabin has all the amenities of home with a backdrop of the mountains in the back yard. The added bonus is the close proximity of this cabin to Cades Cove.
Kathleen Branch (Mary Esther, FL)
Loved the peaceful surroundings. The town of Townsend, the people and establishments were quite nice and friendly. Looking forward to returning this area.
Donald Akins (Toledo, OH)
I always like my stay here at this cabin. Enjoyed coming back from long hikes (13-17 miles per days) and relaxing at the cabin in the evening and off days I did not go hiking. I like sitting on the back porch swing reading a book and watching the horses grazing juxtaposed against the foothills in the background. It was nice and peaceful. A great place to deflate from the stress of work.
Antony Kaufman (Gulfport, FL)
The staff was very accommodating with our needs. They made switching cabins a smooth and trouble free experience. Our second cabin fitted our needs perfectly. We would book this cabin in the future.
Randy Akins (Villa Rica, GA)
Nice quiet cabin. We had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. Good location, great local people and good communication with the owners when we had questions or needed anything.
Tammie Echeverria (Waldo, FL)
Loved cabin. This was our third year and will book again. Love cabin. The access to cabin and location is wonderful.





















