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

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Cozy living area with a fireplace, leather sofa, and balcony offering a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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About the area

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Townsend, TN

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

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Townsend Abbey - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Artistic Bean - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Apple Valley Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Riverstone Family Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger Master Drive In - ‬5 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/games room and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a 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, games and barbecues
  • A billiards/pool table and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Big Lodge* River Access * 11 beds *Sleeps 22* offer perks, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware and travel cots
  • 5.5 bathrooms with baths and showers
  • Smart TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Decks/patios, outdoor lighting and separate dining areas

Property manager

Parker Borofsky

Languages

English, Spanish

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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 transport

  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • 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 and check-out are 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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 transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

orp5b60a27x

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*?

Checkout 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 miles (5 km).

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

Alan B.

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

Great

Great property
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kelly R.

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

Great spacious lodge for large families!

This lodge was so spacious and perfect for our family of 15 from adults all the way on down to 6 weeks old. The hosts Oz and Parker were so accommodating and even purchased new baby gates ahead of our stay. Kitchen was very well equipped compared to other cabins we have stayed in. Pots and pans were in great shape! We LOVED the couch! So big, comfy, and roomy! Kids enjoyed the mini golf and come home on the porches, and of course loved the game room. So much space in this place! We enjoyed having river access just a short drive from the lodge. Location was convenient to grocery and just down the road from Cades Cove entrance which was wonderful since we love it so much! Thank you Oz and Parker for a wonderful memorable stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Fantastic Property

This house was a perfect place for our family to spend a long weekend together. The place was large with plenty of room for everybody to sleep. Everything was laid out nicely. The game room and the miniature golf on the lower deck kept all ages entertained. There was more than enough parking available. We also enjoyed cooking out in the deck on the charcoal grill as well as in the kitchen. We definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 3 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

KAREN B.

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

family vacation in Townsend Tn

Great week spent with 3 generations of our family. Many wonderful activities in Townsend Tn. area. Our rental home was well equipped and supplied with all we needed for a fun filled week. Comfortable beds & private baths for each bedroom. Game room & games were a big hit. Loved being able to walk to the Little river for tubing. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Enough room for big family

With a big family some time its hard to find a rental with enough room for everyone. This home had comfy beds with each couple having thier own bathroom. There was plenty of seating at the dinner tables that we could all sit together. We all enjoyed sipping our coffee in the mornings on the porch in cozy rocking chairs.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Jonathan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great place. Host not responsive.

Great place to stay, clean, well-kept, the games are nice to have for everyone. We accidentally left my daughter’s beloved blanket and an expensive pillow. We sent a message to the host (the only messages we sent during our stay), the host replied and then we heard nothing back and still have no answer or items. We did offer to pay to have them sent as well as the convenience fee for their trouble.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Annual family lake trip

There are 13 of us ranging in ages 2 to 75, so finding a place large enough to comfortably accommodate us is not always easy. The size of this house was perfect along with its proximity to the river and other nearby activities. The children appreciated the golf and games in the basement. And of course, the goats and the peacocks. The weather was perfect during our visit and we all left with happy memories. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023