Smoky Mountain River Bungalow
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Overview
4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
8 guests
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House Rules
Pets not allowedKid friendlyNo smoking
Bathrooms
2 Full baths
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Reviews (10)
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Sandi M.
by a verified reviewer on Bookabach.co.nz
We loved the back porch, just sitting and listenin...
We loved the back porch, just sitting and listening to the river. House reminded me of staying with my grandmother. The only problem we had was the shower. I'm not strong enough to turn it on. Fortunately my husband could.
Written 13 June 2024. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Cindy L.
by a verified reviewer on Bookabach.co.nz
Perfect location, right on the river and close to ...
Perfect location, right on the river and close to everything. We had a mechanical glitch and I called to report it and literally minutes later the property manger (Steve) came to fix it. Impressive.
Written 28 May 2024. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Jill M.
by a verified reviewer on Bookabach.co.nz
The location is great. It was perfect for our fami...
The location is great. It was perfect for our family with lots of room in the main area. We loved it!
Written 21 November 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
todd h.
by a verified reviewer on Bookabach.co.nz
Was a communication error with property manager. W...
Was a communication error with property manager. We had to walk over to a business they owned to find out door code to get into rental house. Outside could use a cleaning. Couldn't use car garage because it had stuff stored in it. Great location though.
Written 21 September 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
DelRita R.
by a verified reviewer on Bookabach.co.nz
The house was lovely. Very clean. And right on the...
The house was lovely. Very clean. And right on the river! Wish we could have stayed longer so we could have been able to use the river. Right next to the Abbey and so close to everything.
Thank you for the stay!!
Written 21 September 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Wayne S.
by a verified reviewer on Bookabach.co.nz
You can’t beat the location, perfect for family wi...
You can’t beat the location, perfect for family with kids that want to play in the river. This was our second stay, and there will be more.
Written 12 September 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
John M.
by a verified reviewer on Bookabach.co.nz
Okay
Okay
Written 1 July 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Kathryn F.
by a verified reviewer on Bookabach.co.nz
The house is older and from reading prior reviews ...
The house is older and from reading prior reviews we didn’t expect anything modern. It was a cozy house the age didn’t matter to us. My children had no complaints about their beds. My husband and I stayed in the master bedroom. The bed is really high. I didn’t discover the foot stool until the second night. Thankfully I did because I’m not very tall. The bed was firmer than what we are used to but we slept pretty well. The hot water doesn’t last long or get very hot in the showers. Especially when you have 6 people showering.
One thing we enjoy is our morning coffee. The coffee pot needed to be cleaned. It had a used moldy filter left in it. Which I dumped and ran through the dishwasher. We ended up purchasing our on pot for the trip. The kitchen is well stocked with dishes and pots and pans. Due to the winter weather we ended up having to cook our first night. So having a well stocked kitchen was a blessing.
The back porch and back yard is nice. My kids enjoyed the fire pit. Of course having the soothing sound of the River was enjoyable.
Regretfully, we forgot to bring swimsuits for the hot tub. But the water was hot and we would have enjoyed using it.
The house has a nice large garage. Our truck was too big for. But that is a nice addition to the property for cars.
Overall we had a great experience and would stay again!
The town of Townsend is a nice area away from the hustle and bustle of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg yet a short drive to visit both.
Written 1 July 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
by a verified reviewer on Bookabach.co.nz
Weekend at the Bungalow
Even better than we expected. The river front was the biggest surprise. We had a great place to park our chairs, swim, and watch the tubers. Covered porch was a perfect place to gather. We were concerned that 8 adults and only 2 baths would be an issue, but it never was. We will be back!
Visited June 2022
Written 26 June 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
by a verified reviewer on Bookabach.co.nz
Home away
Overall we enjoyed our stay. The home had a mildew smell after opening doors and airing out a bit it was much better. The house could use some updating but it was nice. The hot tub was super nice and we really enjoyed the river outback. The house is very spacious and open which was great for my wheel chair dependent son. We would definitely stay here again. All the beds were comfortable and there was plenty of extra blankets. Also everything we needed in the kitchen was available for us. The garage door opener wasn't working but we were able to open the door by hand which really wasn't an issue as the weather was beautiful while we were there. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Visited March 2022
Written 25 March 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
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What this rental offers
Wi-fi and internet
- Wi-fi
Nearby
- Horse riding facilities
Entertainment
- DVD player
- Television
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- Internet access
- Air conditioning
- Fireplace
Kitchen and dining
- Cooker
- Grill
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Toaster
Bathroom and laundry
- Hot bath
- Washer
- Dryer
- Towels provided
Location features
- Waterfront location
Outdoor amenities
- Garage
- Patio
Location info
- Kid friendly
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Map
Getting there
Mc Ghee Tyson Airport
26.1 km
Restaurants
Trailhead Steak & Trout House
8 min
Good Vibes On The River
10 min
Peaceful Side Social
14 min
The Abbey
4 min
Attractions
The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum
5 min • Speciality Museums
Dark Island Swinging Bridge
4 min • Bridges
Gnorbert's Magic Putt Putt & Gem Mine
8 min • Game & Entertainment Centres
Wood-N-Strings Dulcimer Shop
8 min • Speciality & Gift Shops
Activities nearby
Horse riding facilities
Things to know
Check in / out timings
Check in after 4 pm • Check out by 11 am
Cancellation policy
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Property #HA22211412205