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Private 2 acres on creek. Hot tub. Generator. Huge carport. Owner managed.

Riverside cabin with kitchen and balcony

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Nestled on 2 acres in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, Wandering Creek Lodge offers a serene retreat. Relax on the wrap-around porch overlooking Kinzel Creek or unwind with family and friends by exploring nearby hiking trails, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Knoxville and the Knoxville Airport are just miles away.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private 2 acres on creek. Hot tub. Generator. Huge carport. Owner managed.

The cabin is perfect for guests that are looking to enjoy the true nature of the Great Smoky Mountains and be conveniently located to hiking trails, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Knoxville, and the Knoxville Airport!

Located 5 miles from the Great Smokey Mountains National Park! Wandering Creek Lodge a 4 bedroom / 3 bath cabin that is nestled on 2 acres. Kinzel Creek flows throughout the property and just steps off of the back porch. Enjoy the wrap around porch that is partially screened and overlooks the creek. This cabin is our personal vacation home and meant for families and/or couples.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

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
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

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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Wandering Creek Lodge / Mountains and Creeks! Cabin
Wandering Creek Lodge / Mountains and Creeks! Townsend
Wandering Creek Lodge / Mountains and Creeks! Cabin Townsend

About the area

Map
Townsend, TN

What's nearby

  • Laurel Valley Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Dark Island Swinging Bridge - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 8 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Apple Valley Cafe Express - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Little River Pub And Deli - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Dancing Bean - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Towns End Coffee Co - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private 2 acres on creek. Hot tub. Generator. Huge carport. Owner managed. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private 2 acres on creek. Hot tub. Generator. Huge carport. Owner managed.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private 2 acres on creek. Hot tub. Generator. Huge carport. Owner managed.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private 2 acres on creek. Hot tub. Generator. Huge carport. Owner managed.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private 2 acres on creek. Hot tub. Generator. Huge carport. Owner managed. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Laurel Valley Golf Course and within 6 miles (10 km) of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum. Dark Island Swinging Bridge and Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cabin, slept great, enjoyed the porch and hot tub and of course watching a bear and her 2 cubs was super
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny E.

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

Family Vacations

We had a great time at the cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad F.

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

The Perfect Peaceful Retreat!

This cabin was perfect, there was more than enough room for all 7 of us with plenty of beds to spare. The cabin itself was an excursion with a beautifully serene creek and tree swing that goes right over the creek, as well as an awesome fire pit area with plenty of seating and swings right next to the stream. This was our second stay at this cabin (3 years apart) and it won’t be the last.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John O.

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

Fantastic cabin

This cabin was absolutely fantastic! It had everything that you would want from a cabin. One thing we especially liked was how close it was to Gatlinburg and pigeon Forge. You had all the things at the Smokies have to offer and you are tucked away in a quiet cabin. we would definitely go back to this specific cabin again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kara M., KY

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

So Relaxing

We loved our stay during Fall Break. This was our first time staying in Townsend and we will definitely be back! Thank you for sharing your place. It is definitely one of a kind and we are already talking about when our next trip will be! Thank you for everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce S.

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

Joyce

Very beautiful property. Will be back, Lord’s will.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dominic M.

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

Stunning house, picture perfect views!

I can’t express enough how much my family and I loved and enjoyed our stay here. The house was beautiful and other than groceries, it had everything we needed. We loved the wraparound porch, the projector room and the comfy beds! This house has it all and we will definitely be back!! The owner was very attentive and checked in with us several times to make sure we didn’t need anything. First class service that made our vacation that much better!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

Wonderful!

Amazing property! Perfectly clean. In great condition. Comfortable furniture and beds. Kitchen was well stocked. I have nothing but wonderful things to say. We had a multi-generational family there. Plenty of space for everyone from the baby and kids to the college student to the parents and grandparents. But also great space for family time - meals, card games, playing in the creek, relaxing on the porch. It was an amazing vacation space. Thank you!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

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

Amazing experience!

We decided to visit Great Smoky Mountain National Park to hike through the lush forests that I’ve always heard about. We had an amazing experience! The cabin was gorgeous, spacious and immaculate. We had our kids plus one guest (ages 9-22yrs.) and everyone had their own space plus plenty to do outside. All loved searching for salamanders and swinging over the creek. We were in the park every day and loved being able to relax and share a meal after a long day of hiking. The highlight of our stay was the family of bears that came right up to the front porch! Communication with host was easy and so helpful with suggestions. I highly recommend the cabin and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

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

Great home, great location, great owners

We were a group of six adults and three children under the age of five and we could not have asked for a better house. The bedrooms were roomy (including the basement one with the Murphy bed), the living room was comfy, and the porch was excellent! The kids loved the creek and the swing. We did a bunch of cooking and the kitchen was well supplied with everything we needed. There was a slight mishap that was our fault and the owner got a handyman out to the house in under an hour. My only concern about rating this house so highly is that it might not be available next year when we visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Traci G.

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

Great Cabin with stream

It was so easy to check in, the house was clean and ready, even a starter kit. The house was perfect great seating everywhere for all 8 of us, At the dining table, the living room, the deck, the fire pit! All TVs were set up for streaming, the projector out on the screened in deck was great and fun for the kids for movie nights! The fire pit was so nice next to the stream with little stump tables with lights! They even had wood for us to burn which was a nice bonus! It was close to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge which was nice to explore then come back. The Carriage House restaurant was close and had amazing French toast! The National Forest was also close and nice for drives and hikes! It was a perfect location for our visit to TN and they have little things throughout the house and outside that are so nice, a great place to stay with family and friends! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andy B.

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

Beautiful quiet Smoky Mountains stay

My wife’s family stayed for a week in the Smokies. Saw a bear first morning in the backyard. Very clean. We had a plumbing issue while we were there owner responded very quickly. Would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maddie H., Aurora, IL, USA

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

Perfect Smoky Stay

We booked 3 cabins for our destination wedding, and this was our favorite one. The kids loved playing the creek, the adults loved having coffee on the porch, and everyone loved actually enjoying nature firsthand. This was a great cabin with great owners; I hope to stay again someday!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mc W.

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

The perfect location for a dream private vacation

This is the cleanest rental I have stayed in, including Four Seasons resorts. Thank you for opening up this beautiful, welcoming, and well equipped home for us to enjoy! I brought 2 air fryers and a drip coffee machine to make this house even more perfect. Very comfortable Murphy bed downstairs in the private room was extra special. You did cost me money, with having to purchase a few of your creek swings for home, because we enjoyed for countless hours at your home. We were so lucky to have black bears visiting almost nightly even if we only spotted one on our first night trying to get our charcoal :) We will be back!!! Thanks again for your property.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chad F.

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

Perfect Cabin!

This cabin was absolutely perfect, we have been going to the Smoky Mountains every year since our honeymoon 30 years ago, and have always stayed at different cabins within a particular resort in the Pigeon Forge/Seveirville area, but we wanted a bit of a change this year and decided to book this cabin in Townsend instead. BEST DECISION EVER!! The cabin was so clean and beautiful and the property was amazing, if I could give this more than a 5-Star rating, I would. Thank you to the hosts for offering up their cabin for others to experience, we would definitely love to return in the future!! I would have done a pro’s/con’s list, but we literally have nothing to add to the con’s list, even my teenage son who always finds something to complain about, had nothing negative to say. My daughters loved the swing over the river so much , that they were always pushing us get back to the cabin whenever we headed out for our daily adventures so they could swing more. I could go on and on, but I need to cut this off at some point, so if you are thinking about booking this cabin, DO IT, do not miss out on this perfect vacation destination.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

brittany z.

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

Wonderful location with the creek. So relaxing.

Loved this house. We loved everything about it. The house itself is clean and accommodating with the wilderness decor. The fire pit next to the creek can’t be beat. Swing over the creak was a huge hit for the kids. Also found some Gold I. The creek🙌 Owner is super friendly and quick to answer questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brenda F.

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

Lovely, quiet getaway

Wandering Creek Lodge gave our group of eight women a comfortable, peaceful place to stay during our week in the Smoky Mountains. The screened porch and the wrap around porch were the popular places to hang out and chat, and three bathrooms were a boon with so many people sharing the space. Speaking of which, the showers were great! Perfect water pressure and an abundance of hot water! With the creek and fire pit, this would also be a great place for a family!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heidi D.

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

Home Away From Home

The house was amazing... the location is superb. The owners have taken excellent care of the home and property and clearly treat it with love. Our family was either in the go seeing the sights or relaxing and enjoying the amazing features of the house. The kids played in the creek, the adults lounged on the balcony. Our teenager acted like a kid again. I really cannot say enough wonderful things about our stay. I'm just sad that they're already booked up for next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

September H.

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

Love this place!

We absolutely loved this cabin. Great for families. Lindsay was wonderful and so easy to get ahold of if we had any questions. The place is beautiful, beds are comfy, plenty of room and the creek just tops it all off.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brook M.

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

Family get away

The creek was perfect for our little boys. The pictures of the cabin don’t do it justice it is absolutely beautiful. The location was great if you want to be secluded.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021