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River Cottage: Downtown, Firepit, Riverside

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A spacious living room with a large window, a chandelier, and a kitchen area with green cabinets. - River Cottage: Downtown, Firepit, Riverside (Gatlinburg)
A modern kitchen with teal cabinets, a central island with bar stools, and pendant lighting. - River Cottage: Downtown, Firepit, Riverside (Gatlinburg)
A hot tub surrounded by a wooden deck with a glass enclosure, set in a wooded area. - River Cottage: Downtown, Firepit, Riverside (Gatlinburg)
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, and a chandelier. - River Cottage: Downtown, Firepit, Riverside (Gatlinburg)
A spacious living room with a fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, and large windows. - River Cottage: Downtown, Firepit, Riverside (Gatlinburg)
Gatlinburg Convention Center and Gatlinburg Space Needle are located near River Cottage: Downtown, Firepit, Riverside, which provides a water park, a garden, and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

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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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Gatlinburg, a neighborhood in Gatlinburg, this cabin is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and The Ripken Experience - Pigeon Forge, while Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction and Titanic Museum are cultural highlights. Anakeesta and Ober Mountain are not to be missed. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledding. Visit our Gatlinburg travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A rustic outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and tables, American flags, and a stage for live music.
    Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A chairlift with passengers ascending a mountain.
    Gatlinburg SkyPark
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A building with a stone facade, a green entrance, and flags.
    Gatlinburg Convention Center
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • A park with a playground, a tall tower, and buildings in the background.
    Gatlinburg Space Needle
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway
    5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
    70 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is River Cottage: Downtown, Firepit, Riverside pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is River Cottage: Downtown, Firepit, Riverside located?

Located in Downtown Gatlinburg, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and Gatlinburg Space Needle. Gatlinburg Convention Center and Gatlinburg SkyPark are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

River Cottage: Downtown, Firepit, Riverside Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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

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!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

My stay at River Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I would give this property a 5 rating but it although it is right where this everything is accessible. it is surrounded by dilapidated homes and right next to Eco lodge Motel where clothes are hanging from balconies and people are looking right down at you. the gazebo is not that attractive as shown. Check the street and surroundings before booking. Otherwise very nice. Guess it depends on what you’re looking for. The neighborhood was sketchy. Never experienced this when visiting Elk Lodge Resorts and have been for many years. I would only recommend after informing of the area as I wasn’t.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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 is my 3rd time staying at this property. Absolutely love it. Its always clean and beautiful. Right on the creek and within walking distance to the strip. Elk Springs has always been a great company to book through. You can't beat it!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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

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

10/10 Excellent

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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

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.