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River Cottage: Downtown, Firepit, Riverside

Cabin near Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Gatlinburg

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A spacious living room with a large window, a chandelier, and a kitchen area with green cabinets.
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, and a chandelier.
A hot tub surrounded by a wooden deck with a glass enclosure, set in a wooded area.
A modern kitchen with teal cabinets, a central island with bar stools, and pendant lighting.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, and large windows.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8177 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Place, Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Gatlinburg SkyPark
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Gatlinburg Convention Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪67 min drive‬

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About the area

Gatlinburg

Downtown Gatlinburg stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Gatlinburg cabin, you'll find Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Gatlinburg SkyPark. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gatlinburg Space Needle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Puckers Sports Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jason Aldean’s Kitchen & Rooftop Bar - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

River Cottage: Downtown, Firepit, Riverside

So many visitors want to stay downtown, but most the cabins are old and really in need of attention. River Cottage is a newly remodeled luxury cabin overlooking the Little Pigeon River and is just steps to Riverside drive and the Gatlinburg strip. Enjoy a modern farmhouse with luxury finishes inside and sounds and views of the river from the deck outside. You can cast a line and catch trout right off your deck (fishing license required). Retire in the hot tub or covered outdoor firepit area.

A washer/dryer, free local and long distance, iron and ironing board are included for your convenience. Free wireless internet and plenty of parking.

Bedroom and Sleeping Arrangements:
Main Level - Bedroom 1: King Bed - Sleeps 2
Main Level - Bedroom 2: King Bed - Sleeps 2
Main Level - Bedroom 3: King Bed - Sleeps 2
Main Level - Great Room: Queen Sleeper - Sleeps 2

*** Located downtown, just off River Road, you are just a 2-3 minute walk to the Gatlinburg Main Downtown Parkway. 5 Minute walk To Great Smoky Mountain National Park Trail to the Visitor Center

Deck overlooking the Little Pigeon River (fish from your private deck)
Hot Tub
Covered Outdoor Firepit Area with Adirondack seating
3 King Suites each with private full bath
Queen Sleeper Sofa in Great Room
Air Hockey Table
Free WIFI
Gas Grill
Grocery Delivery Service
Washer/Dryer

Free WIFI, a washer / dryer, iron and ironing board, and paved parking are included for your convenience. All linens and towels are provided as well as a starter supply of paper towels, toilet paper, soaps and detergents.

Host requires the guest to sign a rental management agreement prior to allowing access to the unit. The agreement details our cancellation policy, terms and conditions. Must be 21 or older to reserve a cabin and person booking must be staying in the cabin.

We provide a starter supply of paper products, detergents and soaps and coffee filters. We do not supply shampoo, conditioner, body wash and there are no pantry items, spices, salt & pepper or coffee included - guests should bring these items.

This cabin is professionally managed by Elk Springs Resort Cabin Rentals in Gatlinburg, TN. We provide concierge service as well as dispatched maintenance and housekeeping should you need assistance during your stay. Feel free to check here for details -or- all our listings at Elk Springs Resort cabin rentals.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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

Pets

  • No pets 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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

1353-257921

Frequently asked questions

How close is River Cottage: Downtown, Firepit, Riverside to the airport?

This cabin is 44.7 mi (70-min drive) away from the McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does River Cottage: Downtown, Firepit, Riverside have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.

Does River Cottage: Downtown, Firepit, Riverside offer free breakfast?

This cabin does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at River Cottage: Downtown, Firepit, Riverside?

No, there is no casino at this cabin.

What time is check-in at River Cottage: Downtown, Firepit, Riverside?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at River Cottage: Downtown, Firepit, Riverside?

Free parking is not available at this cabin.

Does River Cottage: Downtown, Firepit, Riverside have a pool?

This cabin does not have a pool.

Does River Cottage: Downtown, Firepit, Riverside have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cabin.

How close is River Cottage: Downtown, Firepit, Riverside to downtown Gatlinburg?

This cabin is 0.5 mi away from Gatlinburg.

River Cottage: Downtown, Firepit, Riverside Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Georgette G.

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

Great place!!

The place and stay was great, the only problem we had was to check in!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hot tub was not working correctly, but maint responded rather quickly. Location is great for people who like to walk to downtown. View of the mountain stream is awesome! If you want privacy this is not your place. Cleanliness was ok.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jared T.

Gatlinburg house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Conveniently located in town toward the end of the main strip in Gatlinburg. We love that it’s at the end toward the park, so there isn’t any traffic to get to and from the park. Great fishing right behind the house, and it's easy to walk anywhere in town. The king beds and the open floor plan were great for my family and both sets of grandparents.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

Amazing cabin!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We LOVED everything about this house! It was exactly as pictured and everything was so clean. The location is amazing... park your car and walk to everything downtown Gatlinburg has to offer. Step out on the back deck and watch people fish or just listen to the creek! 100% will recommend and return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Memory J.

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

Great location in downtown!

The house was clean and beautiful. It was everything we expected plus more.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Randy H.

Gatlinburg Tn. River Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was out third stay at this location in Gatlinburg TN. The location provides river sounds off the deck, easy walking to distance to strip for food, drinks and shopping. Park the car and walk. We like to eat at Howards for excellent steaks, smoky mountain brewery for drinks. Great place to stay.Easy reservations and communication with management
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Great views in large house Jack & Jill bathroom

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved the views off of the deck and in the large house windows. Three bedrooms, three bathrooms is not necessary mentioned and very much so need be listed in the details. Especially when three paired adults whom dont want to share a JACK & JILL BATHROOM. The third had to use the bathroom near front door guest bathroom. Awkward
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anita W.

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

Annual Spring Break Get Away

The location on the river is amazing! Right on the bend of the river and beautiful windows. The house was spacious and very bright. It was great location for the little ones to roam and within walking distance to all attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

Great stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful stay here. The house is in a great location with plenty of room. The house is very cute, clean & had plenty of room. We will definitely be staying here again!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Hayley C.

Excellent choice

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved location, layout and creek.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Perfect little Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was the perfect cottage for our stay. The home was clean and perfectly located. It was only a very short walk to downtown Gatlinburg. The communication was easy between Elk Spring and everything went smoothly. This was a very comfortable stay for all of us and we would 110 percent book this home again!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Weekend Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great place to stay- close proximity to everything in Gatlinburg. Loved sitting on the deck listening to the stream. Highly Recommend!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna F.

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

Gatlinburg House on the Creek

Awesome house very close to the Trolly stop and Parkway. The air hockey table was a hit with the kids. The house was spacious enough for our group of 8 and well furnished. Can't count the number of bear sitings. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Melinda T.

Perfect Weekend Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is just the perfect little cottage!!! We absolutely love the location. The addition of the fire pit was such a pleasant surprise. Definitely looking forward to our next visit.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bryan G.

Hiking in Gatlinburg

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time at this rental property. The house was in exceptional condition and allowed us easy access to the Smoky Mountains. We would definitely use this house again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sherri G.

River Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family's second time staying in this home. We loved it so much we rented again! Beautiful home. Lots of space and very clean! We love that it is within walking distance to just about everything in Gatlinburg. 10 outta 10! Can't wait to go back next year.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Aaron T.

Perfect place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very clean, efficient, everything you need on sight. Perfect location. Close to everything. Great communication. No issues at all and will definitely be back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Timothy L.

Great Get Away!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect place to stay... Really close to town and right on the creek. Saw bears every day multiple times a day, even at the front door. House was clean and comfortable for four adults and four kids. Elk Springs was super helpful and even checked on us via phone call.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Justin A.

Peaceful Stream Cabin in the Heart of the City

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The cabin was truly set up for everything we could want or need. The family, usually 7-8 adults, comes to Gatlinburg yearly for a trip and this is now our favorite place. We loved the location on the river and closeness to the main strip. We comfortably parked 4 vehicles in the driveway and never had to pay to park anywhere else the entire time(Easily $10-20/day in savings per vehicle). The home is well kept, our only "gripes" were from the old timers that said the deck could use some leveling and to be re-stained and that the hot tub seemed to throw an error every now and then, but still worked amazingly once you pushed a button to reset! The fact we had to all think about any cons tells you just how good of a place this is. We fully intend to try to book this place for all of our future visits due to the proximity to everything and the comfort of the home itself. The deck and hot tub also gave us some great close encounters to a bear that we got to see walk up and down the river and even lay down in the water to cool off!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Great Rental

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is a great house and location to stay in Gatlinburg. The house was remodeled and had all the things we needed! The property was clean but sound echoed through the house with not much sound proofing but would come again and recommend to a friend. Not sure about the bears walking around the house though!!!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sherri G.

River Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family loved staying here.Beautiful home within walking distance to everything. It was clean and spacious and the stream ran right by the house which made for plenty of wild life. We seen a bear 2 of the 3 days we were there which was an incredible experience! This will be the house we stay in every time we visit. Thank you Elk Springs Resorts!!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

marti f.

Great location to stay in Gatlinburg!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The River Cottage was clean and plenty of room for the family. We had a great view looking over the river. Saw a bear in the back yard on the first day. Location was close to restaurant and stores to shop. The only concern we had was, the water presure to take a shower was horrible! The hot water in the showers lasted 5 mins at the most. Didn't matter what time of day. Kitchen sink was full pressure and hot water.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Randy H.

3 day stay at River Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Stayed here previously before renovations. Have to say they did a fantastic job on the inside of the home. The location is close to everything downtown Gatlinburg. The outdoor fire pit and unique grain bend top were great ideas. The view of the river from the deck is awesome.The only thing that needs to be added is a cover over the hot tub area. Unfortunately for us we had rain the last day and with no cover you cannot use the hot tub. So, as guest you need to know that.Def give it a 4/5 stars for place to stay in Gatlinburg.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Pam C.

Awesome Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home was spacious enough for our family of 5. Having 3 bathrooms was a plus for getting ready. The location was perfect; 5 minute walk to all the action and attractions. There seems to be a local bear that takes the path along the river right below the deck. We even came across one eating the acorns in the front yard! After scaring it off he came back after we were in the house and got to watch it from the window...what a treat! The house was stocked with plenty of cookware and dishes. If we plan to visit again we'll definitely stay there. The only things I would recommend is that the property management provide more than two dishwashing detergents and trash bags as you can go through them quickly during a weeks stay. Also, a sponge would be nice too!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Paul E.

What a great little river cottage!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Family of 4 (mom, dad and 2 teenagers) stayed here for our 7th trip down to Gatlinburg- since our kids were young. First time staying so close to the parkway. What a great location to be able to walk to dinner, breakfast and to shop in the shops on the parkway. A quick walk down River road also took us right into the national park - took a great hike to the welcome center and back. Fired up the gas fireplace in the morning and in the evening to warm up the house a bit - open up the sliding door to hear the river while we relaxed. Grill was easy to use to make salmon for dinner. Saw a bear as we grilled dinner- we were pretty sure he smelled dinner and wanted to join us 🐻 Plenty of space for everyone - but cozy enough to spend family time together! Elk Springs made us happy again - thank you Estrada Family March, 2024

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