Private Riverfront Cabin in the Heart of Smokies
Entire cabin in Sevierville, Tennessee
- 5 guests
- 2 bedrooms
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
Hosted by Caroline
- Superhost
- 7 years hosting
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In Pittman Center near the Smokies
In Pittman Center, a quiet backroad to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and the Greenbrier entrance to the national park
Private riverfront with kayaks and tubes
Walk-in river access with kayaks, tubes, and a private swimming hole on the Little Pigeon River
A place guests keep coming back to
Guests return again and again, with several booking repeat stays at this riverside cabin
On the same road Dolly Parton grew up on… River Rest sits on a private swimming hole, direct walk-in river access steps, hot tub, fire pit, kayaks, tubes, outdoor dining spaces, and private acreage to explore. Convenient to the Greenbrier Entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Dollywood. Swim, fish, tube, kayak, relax by the fire, or soak in the hot tub while listening to the river. Experience one of the Smokies’ most unforgettable riverfront settings.
The space
River Rest Cabin | Ultra Rare Riverfront Cabin with Private Swimming Hole & Spacious Acres of Level Riverfront Lawn + Year-Round Accessibility
Welcome to River Rest Cabin, where the Little Pigeon River isn’t just the view—it’s the heart of your vacation.
Nestled on two private riverfront acres surrounded by a 50+ acre farm in the Great Smoky Mountains, River Rest is one of the few places where you can step outside, walk directly to the water, and spend the day swimming, fishing, tubing, kayaking, or simply listening to the river flow by. Unlike many Smoky Mountain cabins perched on steep hillsides, you’ll enjoy a spacious lawn, easy river access, year-round accessibility, and room to slow down and reconnect.
Whether you’re planning a family vacation, romantic getaway, fishing trip, or peaceful retreat, River Rest offers the perfect balance of privacy and convenience— perfectly situated in between Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Dollywood, and the Greenbrier Entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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Why Guests Love River Rest
🏞️ Private walk-in swimming hole and river access stairs into the Little Pigeon River
🛶 Two kayaks, four river tubes, and life jackets included
🔥 Fire pit with complimentary firewood, picnic seating, and café string lights
🧖♀️ Private hot tub on a screened riverside porch
🌊 Cantilevered river deck suspended above the water
🌿 Riverfront acres surrounded by a scenic 50+ acre farm
🚗 Easy year-round access on flat roads
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Inside the Cabin
Lovingly hand-built and thoughtfully restored, River Rest blends timeless Smoky Mountain character with modern comfort.
The cabin comfortably sleeps up to five guests with two king bedrooms—one on the main level and one in the loft—and a queen sleeper sofa in the living room.
Inside you’ll enjoy:
• Vaulted ceilings and large windows overlooking the river
• A beautiful stone gas fireplace built with locally sourced river rock
• Fully equipped kitchen with KitchenAid appliances
• Complimentary coffee bar, pantry staples, and reverse osmosis drinking water
• High-speed fiber Wi-Fi
• Two full en-suite bathrooms
• Luxury linens, premium mattresses, plush pillows, and thoughtful amenities throughout
Whether you’re enjoying coffee in the rocking chairs or falling asleep to the sound of the river, every space was designed for comfort and relaxation.
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Outdoor Living
River Rest was designed to be enjoyed outside as much as inside.
Spend the afternoon floating in your private swimming hole, casting a fishing line, paddling the river in the included kayaks, or simply relaxing on the expansive lawn while children play nearby.
Gather around the fire pit beneath glowing string lights, enjoy dinner on the covered porch, soak in the riverside hot tub, or unwind on the cantilevered deck as the Little Pigeon River flows beneath you.
Additional outdoor amenities include:
• Outdoor dining areas (3 dining areas)
• Propane grill
• Horseshoe pit
• Corn hole
• Picnic tables overlooking the river
• River access steps
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Explore the Smokies
Perfectly located in beautiful Pittman Center, you’ll enjoy the peaceful side of the Smokies while staying close to everything.
📍 Greenbrier Entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park — 12 minutes
📍 Pigeon Forge — approximately 20 minutes
📍 Dollywood — 18 minutes
📍 Sevierville — approximately 20 minutes
📍 Gatlinburg — approximately 25 minutes
From hiking, fly fishing, waterfalls, scenic drives, tubing, and rafting to Dollywood, shopping, restaurants, and family attractions, adventure is always nearby.
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A Place You’ll Want to Return To
Some cabins offer mountain views.
River Rest invites you to experience life on the river.
Wake to birdsong and flowing water. Spend your days swimming, fishing, tubing, kayaking, or exploring the Smokies. End the evening soaking beneath the stars before falling asleep to the sound of the river outside your window.
Come discover why so many guests return to River Rest Cabin—and why some of the best Smoky Mountain memories are made at the water’s edge.
River. Rest. Repeat! 🛶
Guest access
Everywhere within the 2 acres. From the fence on the right of house to the other side of the yard behind the storage building (Mill Branch Creek & waterfall) on far left of property. Guests have full access to the entire cabin, surrounding fenced-in acreage, riverfront deck, screened-in hot tub porch, and private swimming hole. Enjoy easy self check-in and ample and flat parking. You’ll feel worlds away, yet you’re just a short drive to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and popular trailheads in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Other things to note
Unlike many Smoky Mountain cabins, River Rest is equipped with a whole-home standby generator that automatically restores power during unexpected outages, keeping Wi-Fi, heating, refrigerator, air conditioning, lighting, and essential comforts running—so your time by the river can continue uninterrupted regardless of weather.
Animal Safety Policy: Because our property is surrounded by working farmland with livestock and livestock guardian animals, we are unable to accommodate pets or other animals on the property. This policy is in place for the safety of our guests, their animals, and the working animals and livestock surrounding the cabin.
Important Animal Safety Information:
Our cabin is surrounded by active working farmland with livestock and working livestock guardian animals. For the safety of our guests, their animals, our livestock, and our guardian animals, outside animals cannot safely be brought onto the property. Due to these unique circumstances, this listing has been granted an exemption by Airbnb from its Service Animal accommodation requirement. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping us keep both our guests and animals safe.
The space
River Rest Cabin | Ultra Rare Riverfront Cabin with Private Swimming Hole & Spacious Acres of Level Riverfront Lawn + Year-Round Accessibility
Welcome to River Rest Cabin, where the Little Pigeon River isn’t just the view—it’s the heart of your vacation.
Nestled on two private riverfront acres surrounded by a 50+ acre farm in the Great Smoky Mountains, River Rest is one of the few places where you can step outside, walk directly to the water, and spend the day swimming, fishing, tubing, kayaking, or simply listening to the river flow by. Unlike many Smoky Mountain cabins perched on steep hillsides, you’ll enjoy a spacious lawn, easy river access, year-round accessibility, and room to slow down and reconnect.
Whether you’re planning a family vacation, romantic getaway, fishing trip, or peaceful retreat, River Rest offers the perfect balance of privacy and convenience— perfectly situated in between Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Dollywood, and the Greenbrier Entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
⸻
Why Guests Love River Rest
🏞️ Private walk-in swimming hole and river access stairs into the Little Pigeon River
🛶 Two kayaks, four river tubes, and life jackets included
🔥 Fire pit with complimentary firewood, picnic seating, and café string lights
🧖♀️ Private hot tub on a screened riverside porch
🌊 Cantilevered river deck suspended above the water
🌿 Riverfront acres surrounded by a scenic 50+ acre farm
🚗 Easy year-round access on flat roads
⸻
Inside the Cabin
Lovingly hand-built and thoughtfully restored, River Rest blends timeless Smoky Mountain character with modern comfort.
The cabin comfortably sleeps up to five guests with two king bedrooms—one on the main level and one in the loft—and a queen sleeper sofa in the living room.
Inside you’ll enjoy:
• Vaulted ceilings and large windows overlooking the river
• A beautiful stone gas fireplace built with locally sourced river rock
• Fully equipped kitchen with KitchenAid appliances
• Complimentary coffee bar, pantry staples, and reverse osmosis drinking water
• High-speed fiber Wi-Fi
• Two full en-suite bathrooms
• Luxury linens, premium mattresses, plush pillows, and thoughtful amenities throughout
Whether you’re enjoying coffee in the rocking chairs or falling asleep to the sound of the river, every space was designed for comfort and relaxation.
⸻
Outdoor Living
River Rest was designed to be enjoyed outside as much as inside.
Spend the afternoon floating in your private swimming hole, casting a fishing line, paddling the river in the included kayaks, or simply relaxing on the expansive lawn while children play nearby.
Gather around the fire pit beneath glowing string lights, enjoy dinner on the covered porch, soak in the riverside hot tub, or unwind on the cantilevered deck as the Little Pigeon River flows beneath you.
Additional outdoor amenities include:
• Outdoor dining areas (3 dining areas)
• Propane grill
• Horseshoe pit
• Corn hole
• Picnic tables overlooking the river
• River access steps
⸻
Explore the Smokies
Perfectly located in beautiful Pittman Center, you’ll enjoy the peaceful side of the Smokies while staying close to everything.
📍 Greenbrier Entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park — 12 minutes
📍 Pigeon Forge — approximately 20 minutes
📍 Dollywood — 18 minutes
📍 Sevierville — approximately 20 minutes
📍 Gatlinburg — approximately 25 minutes
From hiking, fly fishing, waterfalls, scenic drives, tubing, and rafting to Dollywood, shopping, restaurants, and family attractions, adventure is always nearby.
⸻
A Place You’ll Want to Return To
Some cabins offer mountain views.
River Rest invites you to experience life on the river.
Wake to birdsong and flowing water. Spend your days swimming, fishing, tubing, kayaking, or exploring the Smokies. End the evening soaking beneath the stars before falling asleep to the sound of the river outside your window.
Come discover why so many guests return to River Rest Cabin—and why some of the best Smoky Mountain memories are made at the water’s edge.
River. Rest. Repeat! 🛶
Guest access
Everywhere within the 2 acres. From the fence on the right of house to the other side of the yard behind the storage building (Mill Branch Creek & waterfall) on far left of property. Guests have full access to the entire cabin, surrounding fenced-in acreage, riverfront deck, screened-in hot tub porch, and private swimming hole. Enjoy easy self check-in and ample and flat parking. You’ll feel worlds away, yet you’re just a short drive to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and popular trailheads in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Other things to note
Unlike many Smoky Mountain cabins, River Rest is equipped with a whole-home standby generator that automatically restores power during unexpected outages, keeping Wi-Fi, heating, refrigerator, air conditioning, lighting, and essential comforts running—so your time by the river can continue uninterrupted regardless of weather.
Animal Safety Policy: Because our property is surrounded by working farmland with livestock and livestock guardian animals, we are unable to accommodate pets or other animals on the property. This policy is in place for the safety of our guests, their animals, and the working animals and livestock surrounding the cabin.
Important Animal Safety Information:
Our cabin is surrounded by active working farmland with livestock and working livestock guardian animals. For the safety of our guests, their animals, our livestock, and our guardian animals, outside animals cannot safely be brought onto the property. Due to these unique circumstances, this listing has been granted an exemption by Airbnb from its Service Animal accommodation requirement. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping us keep both our guests and animals safe.
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Where you’ll be
Sevierville, Tennessee, United States
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Neighborhood highlights
The Pittman Center area is a local secret and remains a backroad to get to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville quickly without fighting traffic. You are surrounded by nature (no neighbors!) while being close to it all! Everything is accessible year-round in under 20 minutes. Greenbrier, another entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is ten minutes away and is the best place to enjoy hiking, fishing, and sight seeing without the traffic and overcrowding. River Rest Cabin is also on the same road Dolly Parton grew-up on, invoking her famed song, "Tennessee Mountain Home" when you drive onto the property.
Meet your host
Born in the 80s
Where I went to school: Sewanee & University of Tennessee
As a Gatlinburg native, I grew up surrounded by the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. After living in Texas for 5 years, we found the perfect cabin that embodies my childhood in the Smokies, and shortly after, we decided to move the family from Texas to Gatlinburg, Tennessee! We enjoy the cabin during vacancies, but we love sharing our magical place with our guests. It's true what they say... the mountains are calling!
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