Four minutes from the national park

A riverside farmhouse for the family and a barnhouse for two, in Townsend.

Bring the kids to the Farmhouse and its own path down to the water, or come as a couple to the Barnhouse, with the woods right off the porch. Townsend is about a 30-minute drive from McGhee Tyson Airport.

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For families · Sleeps 5

The Farmhouse

Three acres on the Little River, with a path from the yard down to the water. In season, grab a bowl and pick fruit on the way back.

A king in one bedroom and a queen bunk with a single on top in the other. · 2 baths
Private river access · Covered-porch hot tub with room for all 5
Two fire pits (one riverside) · disc golf basket · big open yard
Full kitchen · washer/dryer · smart lock · two-car carport · driveway for camper (no hookup) and trailers
Shampoo, conditioner, and body soap

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Front of the red Barnhouse with its covered porch and French doors, seen from the yard under the trees

For couples · Sleeps 2

The Barnhouse

Adults only. All overnight guests must be 18 or older.

A one-bedroom for two. You can see the town through the trees from the porch, and a short walk takes you to an overlook above downtown Townsend.

1 bedroom (king) · 1 bath · sleeps 2
Private 2-person porch hot tub · outdoor fire table · cliffside deck
Full kitchen · washer and dryer · desk for laptop · keypad check-in
Walk-in closet · double granite vanity
Shampoo, conditioner, and body soap

No river access. The Farmhouse has the river.

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Book both houses together and sleep seven. The kids bunk at the Farmhouse.

Reservations must be made by a guest who is 25 or older and will be staying on the property for the entire visit.

How we keep house

We drain and clean the hot tub after every single stay.

Year-round, whether anyone used it or not. It’s the part of turnover we’re proudest of.

The farm

You-pick, in season.

Rabbiteye blueberries

Grab a bowl. Rabbiteye blueberries peak mid-June through mid-July.

Bartlett pears

Pears are ready to pick from mid-August to early September.

Muscadine bushes with berries on the vine

Muscadine vines

Muscadines ripen mid-September into October. Pick them straight from the vine.

Guest reviews

5.0 from 206 guest reviews.

What guests said on Airbnb and VRBO, through September 2026.

Farmhouse

“We had a wonderful stay here for our anniversary trip! The property was clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully stocked with everything we needed. One of our favorite features was the easy walk down the well-lit path to the river—it made for such a peaceful and relaxing experience. The hosts were fantastic with communication, making everything from check-in to check-out smooth and stress-free. We truly enjoyed our time here and would absolutely recommend this Airbnb to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway. We’d love to stay again!”

Farmhouse

“Hot tub was so clean and spacious. Nice walk to the river through the path from the edge of the property. Had everything we needed and more!”

Barnhouse

“Immaculately clean and very well stocked with everything we needed. Beautifully decorated and ideal location. We loved it so much that we added an extra 2 nights!”

Farmhouse

“This is one of our favorite stays in the Smokies. Everything was exactly as pictured and better in-person. We loved the hot tub on the deck with views of the mountains all around.”

Farmhouse

“The house is beautiful and fully stocked. We had plenty of towels for showers and she even added beach towels for the hot tub. That was so thoughtful.”

Barnhouse

“It was sparkling clean and beautifully decorated. I would definitely stay there again when I’m in Townsend.”

Barnhouse

“One of the best places we have stayed! Super clean- well stocked kitchen - a nice welcoming basket ! the host was quick to respond to any questions we had. 5 stars!!”

Barnhouse

“Little River Barn was even better than advertised! It was spotless, comfortable, and in the perfect location for exploring Townsend and the Smokies.”

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The peaceful side of the Smokies

While you’re here

Cades Cove is about a 25-minute drive, and in the warm months the Little River is right here for tubing.

The park boundary is only about 4 minutes away, and Farmhouse guests can pick fruit on the grounds in season.

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A riverside farmhouse for the family and a barnhouse for two, in Townsend.

Check availability

Which house fits your trip?

The Farmhouse

The Barnhouse

You-pick, in season.

Rabbiteye blueberries

Bartlett pears

Muscadine vines

5.0 from 206 guest reviews.

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