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Riverside Condo - minutes from GSMNP

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Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Townsend, TN
  • Place, Townsend Visitor Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Dark Island Swinging Bridge
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Townsend

With a stay at this condo in Townsend, you'll be on a river, within a 5-minute drive of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Townsend Visitor Center. .This family-friendly condo is 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from Cades Cove and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Tube Junction.

What's nearby

  • Townsend Visitor Center - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Dark Island Swinging Bridge - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peaceful Side Social - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Artistic Bean - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Townsend Abbey - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Apple Valley Cafe Express - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Elvira's Cafe - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Riverside Condo - minutes from GSMNP

Come relax with us on the peaceful side of the Smokies. Our unit enjoys quiet secluded access to the Little River and the convenience of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park just 2 miles away.

Quiet 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath unit with beautiful views of the Little River. Both bedrooms have ensuite baths and the primary bedroom has a private balcony overlooking the river.

-- Property Details --

Riverfront | Second-Floor Unit | 1,200 Sq Ft | Air Conditioning

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Living Room: Sleeper Sofa

Private balcony off the primary bedroom and living room with solid wood rockers to rock your cares away and enjoy the peaceful sound of the river

KITCHEN: Fully equipped, cooking basics, microwave, drip coffeemaker, toaster, coffee, sugar, creamer and tea, 3-seat hightop bar, dishwasher

INDOOR LIVING: flat-screen TV, cable with many movies on demand and Amazon Fire Stick, 6-seat dining table, recently remodeled bathrooms and kitchen with modern updates. Pack-n-play and toy box

GENERAL: Free WiFi, on-site laundry, hairdryer, basic toiletries, linens & towels

PARKING: Open community lot (free)

PETS: No pets are allowed on property per HOA policy and rules.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free condo features books, games, and ecotours nearby. Amenities and recreational activities include a video library, cave exploring nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Local artist showcase
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Start a load of towels or sheets in the washer

Close and lock sliding doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

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Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 211 out of 230 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 230 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 230 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 230 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 230 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Katie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable beds, great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joyce L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this place! It was so quiet and peaceful but still so close to restaurants, shopping, and Cades Cove.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really loved the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brittany S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, would book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tiffany S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in/check out. Beautiful views.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vickie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love your place…hope to be back same time next year!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Donald G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very convenient and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

kim b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Repeat customer. Will stay again! great proximity to River. Great place to stay in Townsend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay here (we tried last year but it was already booked) and we hope to return next summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peggy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the area. There were several restaurants nearby and it was very close to Great Smokey Mountain Nstionsl Park, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Communication with the host was helpful and it was easy to find. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very nice and welcoming and gave great instructions for accessing the unit. The unit was perfect for what we needed to celebrate Christmas with family. 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Close access to the river to do some fishing.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect place to stay in Townsend! It's easy access to the Great Smokey Mountains--Cades Cove is a favorite spot of mine. The owner is amazing and friendly, and the condo is gorgeous.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gail J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our visit. The property is cozy and the host was amazing. Looking forward to staying there again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

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

Lovely place and great location

My friend and I were here for our high school reunion and this place had a lovely view of the river and was minutes away from great restaurants
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Very relaxing on the creek! We definitely will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Odell B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very enjoyable.Will do it again
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

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

Condo on the river

Really pretty place in the perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

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

Great location

What a great condo! Townsend is so gorgeous. This condo is in such a great central location and has nice access to the river!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kelley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden gem! Place was clean and cozy. Loved watching the people float by on inner tubes in the river behind the condo.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

c k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful condo, very clean and comfortable. Fully equipped kitchen, w good utensils and cookware. Great view from balcony overlooking the creek. Very Quiet. Close to hiking and biking; 30 minutes to Cades Cove.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie V.

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

Perfect location!

We loved the condo’s location, so close to the park, yet away from the crowds and congestion of Gatlinburg. Condo was clean and fully equipped. Highly recommend and would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great pls e in a good location. Exactly as advertised
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Becky B.

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

Weekend getaway

Chose this condo in Townsend for price and accessibility to The Shed. Overall good visit. Sitting on the back deck looking at the river was wonderful. Will book again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Traci M.

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

Peaceful getaway

The picture from the balcony was spot on! Enjoyed sitting there having coffee in the mornings. Place was quite and peaceful.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Li J.

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

Lovely vacation

Nothing fancy inside but a nice location to all attractions and everything needed for stay comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023