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Big Lodge* River Access * 11 beds *Sleeps 22*

Family-friendly lodge with a water park and a hot tub

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Big Lodge at The Little River Cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains foothills offers a genuine retreat. Guests enjoy private river access, high-speed WiFi, and an impressive game room for endless entertainment.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Townsend, this lodge is in a rural area and on a river. Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cades Cove. Traveling with kids? Consider Tube Junction and River Rage Go-Kart Track. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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TN, Townsend

What's nearby

  • Dark Island Swinging Bridge - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Tuckaleechee Caverns - 8 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Townsend Abbey - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Peaceful Side Social - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Burgermaster Drive-in - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Artistic Bean - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Little River Pub And Deli - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Big Lodge* River Access * 11 beds *Sleeps 22*

Family-friendly lodge near Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Take advantage of a water park, a firepit, and a garden at Big Lodge* River Access * 11 beds *Sleeps 22*. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to an arcade/game room and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An electric car charging station, a billiards/pool table, and barbecue grills
  • Smoke-free premises and games
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Big Lodge* River Access * 11 beds *Sleeps 22* boast perks such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware, and travel cribs
  • 5.5 bathrooms with bathtubs and showers
  • Smart TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Decks/patios, outdoor lighting, and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Games
  • Hot tub
  • Water park

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

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

Rules

A damage deposit of $300 will be held 2 days before arrival. No smoking. No pets. No parties. Lock the residence when not in use.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Big Lodge* River Access * 11 beds *Sleeps 22* pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Big Lodge* River Access * 11 beds *Sleeps 22*?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Lodge* River Access * 11 beds *Sleeps 22*?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Big Lodge* River Access * 11 beds *Sleeps 22* located?

This family-friendly Townsend lodge is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Tube Junction and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. River Rage Go-Kart Track and Hedgewood Gardens are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Big Lodge* River Access * 11 beds *Sleeps 22* Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Randy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The 12 of us had a wonderful time there. Very close to the park!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

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

Great

Great property
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

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

Great Family Vacation

This house was amazing! So clean and soo much to do for all ages! Beds were really comfortable! We will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

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

Great Time

Great area, Great House, Great Owner
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly M.

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

Wonderful

Amazing time had by ALL!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis S.

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

Summer getaway

Fun , adventure, the cove , Pigeon Forge
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

TAMMY B.

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

FRIENDS VACATION

Gorgeous house, rooms were very nice and plenty of space.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex M.

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

Everything they said it was

Great property, very clean, comfy beds, lots of things to do with kids and adults...The walk to the river is a chore but worth it!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dima P.

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

A great house on the quieter side of the the smoky mountains park area.

A great house on the quieter side of the the smoky mountains park area. Plenty of space for 12 (6 adults + 6 kids). The host was close by and offered good suggestions.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

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

Wonderful place for family reunion

This house was perfect for our family reunion. Lots of space for 5 families. The kids loved the game room , spa, and golf area. We found the kitchen perfect to cook in and the serve buffet style. Wonderful place!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila S.

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

Bronco off roadeo

We stayed here so we could go to the Bronco off roadeo, it was about a 40 min beautiful drive! This house was comfortable and large we had 4 couples all had their own king size bed with an ensuit bathroom, this was so great!! Two things that did disappoint but not enough to mark the property down the pillows are large fat uncomfortable foam pillows in many of the rooms and we could not get the ice machine to work,other than these two issues this house is great was very happy as to how clean it was and the couch in the living room made us all feel comfortable and we could all hang out together thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

George S.

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

Wildernesses encounters wild, woolly and beautiful

Great adventure for all. Kids loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

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

Christmas 2023

We had the best time getting together as a family, there are 18 of us. This is our 2nd year staying in the Big Lodge on Little River. We definitely plan to stay again next year. Thank you so much to Parker and Oz for making our stay wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick B., Chicago, US

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

Fantastic House

It was well set up for our big (17 people) group! Host was very responsive and the place was clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roderick C.

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

33rd bday retreat

It was everything the pictures showed. Everything was clean. Very spacious for me and my guests. We enjoyed ourselves and the accommodations. Property owner was very hospitable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela C., Jacksonville,Fl

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

Family vacation

Everyone enjoyed them self.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

shakina l.

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

Overall

This was my 1st time renting through this website and the process was very easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Melony W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacay

Great family vacation in Townsend. We are a group of 17, adults and kids, together for four days. I requested an early checkin so that we could use our car to pick up family from the airport and the host were happy to oblige. The house was as shown online and was perfect for a group our size. Our grand kids loved the downstairs game room and spent each evening playing there. The beds were comfortable but if possible bring your own pillow. It was very nice to have TVs in all the bedrooms, living room and playroom. As many have stated before the kitchen is very small but there are two large tables in the dining area that allowed us all to eat together. Our littles met the goat on the first day and they followed us home. Try to avoid this!! Because the goats wanted attention they stood on the porch and hollered and pooped before they began ramming the front door. I had to contact the host to come and retrieve them! The only complaints about the property is that the faucet in the kitchen would not completely shut off and one of the drawers would not stay closed. Also all of the outdoor porches were very dirty including the fireplaces as well as the cushions on the covered areas. I understand leaves but there were ashes, spills and bead bugs along with the leaves. Maintenance and house keeping could use a little attention. Over all we enjoyed our stay and would rent this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Autumn W.

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

Very large beautiful home!

This home is just amazing! The pictures do not do it justice. It is beautiful and very large. Great for a large group! The host helped when needed and we loved all the space this home provided.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

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

Large House

A large, spacious house that has a lot of privacy. It's a great location. The pictures do not do it justice. The fireplace in the great room is wonderful!!! We could have used some blankets as the weather is getting chillier.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Excellent

Beautiful Property - the only thing I seen was that the Kitchen needed to be bigger. It was a challenge to cook for 20 people but we managed. Would recommend for anyone with a large family group to go on vacation together.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kassondra L.

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

Tennessee get-a-way summer 2023

Great description of property and details for navigating the GPS directions. House had nice details like comfortable sheets and mattresses. It would have been helpful to know that we had access to stores so close in description and to maybe mention how busy the river can become with tubers. Overall, we had a great time and enjoyed the property very much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita I.

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

Awesome family gathering cabin!

We had 8 adults and 9 grandchildren from 1 year to 7 years old When our 7 old grandson toured the cabin and saw the miniature golf , air hockey, pool table , and PAC Man he said “Grandma picked the perfect cabin !” It was secluded yet with easy access to Townsend and the Smoky Mountains. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Inqu. x dueño L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home for family gatherings

The house and area are amazing. Perfect for family reunions. The game room is out of this world. The owner was quick to respond for several reasons. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jarett R.

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

50th Birthday

Had friends and family. We all had a blast with everyone having there on space. Place was amazing. 10 am check out was tough but we made it work. The only thing was in the description it made it sound like the river access was on the property but its a good walk to get to it. Would love to stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023