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Fire Pit & Deck! Cozy Smoky Mtn Retreat on River

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Nestled in the heart of the Smokies, this authentic mountain retreat offers a river-view deck perfect for cocktail hour or morning walks along the water. Enjoy cozy nights by the stone fireplace and explore nearby Tuckaleechee Caverns or bustling Pigeon Forge within 20 miles. Free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen, outdoor shower and fire pit make this home an outdoorsman's paradise.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 446 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

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About this property

Fire Pit & Deck! Cozy Smoky Mtn Retreat on River

  • Full Kitchen | River-View Deck | 2nd-Floor Unit | On-Site Hiking

    Nestled in the heart of the Smokies, this 1-bedroom, 1-bath vacation rental offers authentic mountain living. Sip cocktails on the deck, take morning strolls by the water, and end the day with s’mores around the fire. Hiking trails and the stunning Tuckaleechee Caverns are nearby, while Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg sit within 20 miles. When you’d rather stay put, you’ll find plenty of fun to be had right from home!

    -- THE PROPERTY --

    SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
    - Bedroom: 1 queen bed
    - Living Room: 1 queen bed

    SHARED PERKS
    - River-view deck w/ seating
    - Al fresco dining
    - Fire pit (wood provided), outdoor shower

    APARTMENT PERKS
    - Cozy living space
    - Decorative stone fireplace
    - Mountain decor, dining table

    KITCHEN
    - Refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher
    - Microwave, fridge, stove/oven
    - Sink, coffee maker, dishware/flatware

    GENERAL
    - Free WiFi, linens/towels
    - Air conditioning, central heating
    - Basic toiletries, hair dryer
    - Bathroom w/ shower/tub combo

    ACCESSIBILITY
    - Single-story apartment, second-floor unit
    - Stairs required to enter

    FAQ
    - Not childproofed

    PARKING
    - Driveway (2 vehicles)

    ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS
    - There are 4 additional properties available on-site, each with separate nightly rates. If you would like to reserve multiple rentals, please inquire for more information prior to booking

    -- THE LOCATION --

    - On-site access to Townsend Historical Trail, a 9-mile walking/biking trail
    - On-site access to the Little River; Little River Pub & Deli
    - 2 miles to Davy Crockett Riding Stables
    - 3 miles to Tuckaleechee Caverns & Wild Laurel Golf Course
    - 7-10 miles to Spruce Flats Falls, Meigs Falls, The Sinks
    - 20 miles to McGhee Tyson Airport

    -- REST EASY WITH US --

    Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

    -- POLICIES --

    - No smoking
    - No pets allowed
    - No events, parties, or large gatherings
    - Additional fees and taxes may apply
    - Photo ID may be required upon check-in

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
    - This single-story apartment is located on the 2nd floor and requires stairs to enter
    - The property may not be suitable for children due to the valuable antiques and collectibles on-site
    - There are other bookable vacation rental units on-site, with some shared amenities
    - Firewood is provided for the fire pit; however, for safety reasons, lighting mechanisms such as matches, lighters, or fire starters are not provided. Guests are encouraged to bring their own or purchase them locally
    - Your safety matters. There are external security cameras facing the parking lot. These do not look into any interior spaces

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 area

Located in Townsend, this apartment is in the mountains and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cades Cove can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Ober Mountain. Tube Junction and River Rage Go-Kart Track are also worth visiting. Take some time off to enjoy the health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking and hunting nearby. Visit our Townsend travel guide
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Townsend, TN

What's nearby

  • Cades Cove
    Cades Cove
    22 min drive - 21.7 km
  • The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Townsend Visitor Center
    2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail
    2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Dark Island Swinging Bridge
    2 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS)
    30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Walland Shop Groceries And Gas
    9 min drive
  • Peaceful Side Social
    3 min drive
  • The Artistic Bean
    3 min drive
  • The Townsend Abbey
    19 min walk
  • Apple Valley Cafe Express
    2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fire Pit & Deck! Cozy Smoky Mtn Retreat on River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fire Pit & Deck! Cozy Smoky Mtn Retreat on River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fire Pit & Deck! Cozy Smoky Mtn Retreat on River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fire Pit & Deck! Cozy Smoky Mtn Retreat on River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fire Pit & Deck! Cozy Smoky Mtn Retreat on River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum, Dark Island Swinging Bridge and Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail. Townsend Visitor Center and Tube Junction are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Fire Pit & Deck! Cozy Smoky Mtn Retreat on River Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

eddie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
this was an incredible place. Everything was great the river, the location so quiet, peaceful it is a good place to recharge.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karey V.

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

Beautiful place

Everything was very nice and clean . I enjoyed my get away.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

chris e.

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

Stay

Clean quiet place to stay
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal P.

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

Beautiful getaway

The place was beautiful, very clean and the out door was beautiful to sit and look at the water. I would love to visit and stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

WILLIAM C.

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

Relaxing

Enjoyed our short stay on the river. The host was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon E.

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

Returned Customer

Very quite and cozy. Beautiful surroundings. Would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah H.

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

Picturesque Stay in the Smokies

My family and I had an absolutely perfect stay! Everything about the property was exactly as described, and the location was very easy to access and had easy access to the rest of town. Can't say enough wonderful things!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Relaxing Riverside Retreat

We are enjoyed our stay away from the hustle and bustle of the busy side of the mountains. After hiking every day, we enjoyed relaxing on the porch and listening to the sounds of the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri B.

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

Short Visit from Florida

The first thing that grabbed our attention was the beautiful view. The well kept yard with firepit was inviting and the river was beautidul. Our unit was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

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

Honeymoon

Me and my husband stayed here and loved it, the rooms were beautifully decorated very rustic. You are right on the water, it was very quiet despite being right off the rd, we wound up extending our stay by a couple of days ans Mrs Wendy was very accommodating and very sweet, we will definitely book with her again and would recommend anyone to book with her
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

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

Didn't want to leave

Wonderful location! Great experience! Property manager Wendy was wonderful. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie Clare Q K.

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

July 4th weekend/ National Park trip

Cute place w view of the river. Comfortable. Townsend is a lovely walkable town on the " Peaceful Side" of the park. Fantastic 4th of July fireworks! Perfect location to access the National Park and come home to your own place w great AC.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick C.

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

A little slice of heaven...

We enjoying this little nugget of a place. Located directly on the Little River, we sat on the porch with a blanket most of our first morning listening to the river and the rain. If relaxation is what you are looking for, this is the place for you...the perfect opposite to the hustle and bustle of Gatlinburg. Don't forget to visit the Little River Pub & Deli next door for some seriously good sandwiches and a great assortment of local beers.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie D.

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

Enjoyed our stay by the river

Loved the location and historical feel of the property. We liked the fact we were able to walk to the Little River Pub and Deli where the food was really good. Highly recommend the Bryson Sandwich. We enjoyed shopping at the Apple Valley Store and the Cades Cove Winery. Pigeon Forge was only a 30 minute drive, but we preferred the more peaceful and less hectic location in Townsend. I was originally concerned about the number of stairs, but once we were settled in loved the apartment and view from the deck. The host was very helpful especially in giving directions and tips about the cell phone service.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely peaceful place

We would recommend it and would definitely return. Realize that these are not individual cabins but there are rooms upstairs and downstairs. However, the set-up was very nice and there is a deck area outside the room that was very relaxing and peaceful with the river running just outside. The room was comfortable and nicely furnished.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

James

Beautiful area!

We had a wonderful experience for our 2-day mountain trip! Such a beautiful place alongside the river. The shower was a little hard to get into but we aren't too old so it was fine. But for the room we stayed in (might be different in other rooms), you had to step up on a large step and then step into the shower/tub. It was a little awkward but fine. There were no TVs but it might have said that on the listing. But WiFi was good so we streamed on our phones. Clean and cozy place for 2 for sure! Would rent again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

cathy

We'll be back!

The most quiet, peaceful place we have ever stayed in the mountains. Everything was decorated beautifully. We didn't cook in the cabin, however, there was of plenty of cook ware and dishes if we had wanted to. We brought our own coffee pods and used the Kuerig and cups... a lot. With the river just steps from door, the back deck was where we spent most of our time. Ever so relaxing. The Riverstone Restaurant, just 5 minutes down the road, provided us with a wonderful country breakfast with great service at a very reasonable price.We had read some reviews that complained about there not being a television. If they had only read the property description they would have know that before booking. No tv was no problem for us. Who goes on vacation to watch tv?We can't wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mitchell P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, clean room and very nice ambiance with the river view!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the absolute best place to stay, quite and relaxing! Wendy was extremely educated and polite. We will be booking more stays at this location 100%
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

LeNisha T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very welcoming Room was Very clean Lot of thought put in to the furnishings Love the fact there was no TV in the room Location was ideal for our trip
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim A.

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

It was so nice and peaceful

We had a great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lowell W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean and we had everything we needed. It was close to everything and reasonably priced.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Needs a tv lol. Other than that we were satisfied with everything for the short stay. Fun to stay in such a historical building.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

BEVERLY

Mountain resort

We loved this place so much. Its peaceful and so beautiful. The apartment we stayed at was so nice. We will definitely go back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristina D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a low stress trip to the smokies with quick and easy access to the park. Loved sitting by the creek at night. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025