Little River Escape in the Smokies!

Strawberry Patch is a historic set of quaint cabins located on the Little River, in Townsend Tennessee. Townsend's central location is perfect for the adventurer or the city goer. Spend time here fishing in the river right outside your door, hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park 3 minutes away or taking a short drive into Knoxville for an iconic UT football game. If that doesn't fill your vacation with plenty to do, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg are only a short drive away. The space This is your home away from home while in the Smokies! Attractively decorated serviced apartment (we do the cleaning and supply the bed linens, towels and kitchen cookware and serveware). Pop in some coffee in the Keurig and enjoy your cuppa on the covered porch overlooking the Little River or venture in the backyard and pick your own spot on a chaise or picnic table. Guest access While staying at Strawberry Patch please be mindful of your neighbor and quietly enjoy the outside porches, the picnic tables, chaises, the lawn and the sitting areas along the river. Bring your ENO (or any other hammock) and find a spot to hook to one of the trees. There are two sets of stairs - one on each corner of the property - so bring a tube to float in the river, a fishing pole to wet a line or a kayak or canoe to paddle downstream. Directly in front of the property is a sidewalk to take a stroll along the river, or visit the local shops. Go left and connect with the 10 mile walking/hiking/bike path towards the park entrance. Other things to note Experience Tennessee and the Smokies at Strawberry Patch - whether you like to photograph or just observe the spring wildflowers or fall foliage, are an avid hiker or biker, a fly fisherman who wants to wet a line right outside your door, a family who wants to unplug and sit by the river and create lasting memories or a couple on their honeymoon - this is the place to call home while you are here. Have a child doing a college visit at UT or want to attend a sporting event, musical performance, or show - Strawberry Patch is 40 minutes from Knoxville. Does the thrill of the Alpine Coaster, visiting Dollywood, or riding the ferris wheel at The Island interest you - Pigeon Forge is just a short ride across Wears Valley. Gatlinburg and it's many attractions including Ober Gatlinburg are just a little further beyond Pigeon Forge or take the scenic route through the GSMNP.