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Knoxville and Smoky Mtn Riverside Retreat on the Holston with a beautiful view

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3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Strawberry Plains, TN
  • Knoxville Zoo
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • University of Tennessee
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Neyland Stadium
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Strawberry Plains

On river.Stay at this Strawberry Plains vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of McBee Ferry Landing Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Sailor Island. East Gate Center and Mascot Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Knoxville Zoo - 19 min drive - 14.4 miles
  • Knoxville Convention Center - 24 min drive - 18.8 miles
  • University of Tennessee - 24 min drive - 19.0 miles
  • Neyland Stadium - 25 min drive - 19.4 miles
  • Thompson–Boling Arena - 25 min drive - 19.8 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Aubrey's Strawberry Plains - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Krystal - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Knoxville and Smoky Mtn Riverside Retreat on the Holston with a beautiful view

Completely renovated cozy modern home on a rustic piece of riverfront property with views! Plenty of parking and room to enjoy the outdoors. Fire pit, Adirondack chairs and picnic table to relax by the river. Hiking path down to the water (access river at your own risk). Only a quarter mile to paved public boat launch. Desirable fishing location for small mouth bass. This lovely home is conveniently located within driving distance to downtown Knoxville (18 min), Neyland Stadium/University of Tenn (22 min), Bass Pro Shops (16min), Pigeon Forge (45 min), Great Smoky Mountains (1hour). This riverside cottage home creates a perfect setting for family getaways or week-long vacations on the water. Covered front porch for entry and second side door to unload directly into the laundry/ kitchen. The main area boasts an open concept with vaulted ceilings and lots of natural light with an electric fireplace. Comfortable queen beds with all linens and towels provided. Private sitting area in the second bedroom. Large, fully stocked kitchen with full refrigerator and stove/ oven, filtered cold water, toaster oven/ air fryer, coffee maker and water kettle. Large laundry room with wash sink, washer and dryer (detergent provided), and space to store fishing and river sport equipment.
Bring your boat or water sports craft with plenty of space to park a trailer and explore the river! Large outdoor space to enjoy the view or gather with family for a fireside evening.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Outdoor fires are only allowed in the rock fire pit provided. DO NOT burn trash -only clean, dry wood. No fires outside of or larger than the fire pit
Be aware of rise and fall of the river water level and the current as it is controlled by a hydro-electric dam. Access water at your own risk.
I (and those in my visiting group) recognize danger in activities related to the river/ property and assume full responsibility for any injury.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Knoxville and Smoky Mtn Riverside Retreat on the Holston with a beautiful view to the airport?

This vacation home is 28 mi (34-min drive) away from the McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Knoxville and Smoky Mtn Riverside Retreat on the Holston with a beautiful view have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Knoxville and Smoky Mtn Riverside Retreat on the Holston with a beautiful view offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Knoxville and Smoky Mtn Riverside Retreat on the Holston with a beautiful view?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Knoxville and Smoky Mtn Riverside Retreat on the Holston with a beautiful view?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Knoxville and Smoky Mtn Riverside Retreat on the Holston with a beautiful view?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Knoxville and Smoky Mtn Riverside Retreat on the Holston with a beautiful view have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Knoxville and Smoky Mtn Riverside Retreat on the Holston with a beautiful view have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Knoxville and Smoky Mtn Riverside Retreat on the Holston with a beautiful view to downtown Strawberry Plains?

This vacation home is 1.1 mi away from Strawberry Plains.

Knoxville and Smoky Mtn Riverside Retreat on the Holston with a beautiful view Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brandy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay at Riverside Retreat! Everything was very clean and comfortable. River views were beautiful! The host was great and quick to respond! We were in town for our son’s college bass championship on Cherokee Lake and this house was a great place to stay for that! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

B C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful riverside cottage

This house has a unique hillside view of a river and historic bridge. Inside is comfortable and clean. Note: upstairs loft is best suited for older children/teens) and is warmer than the rest of the house (at least in the summer heat). It worked perfectly for our family. I wish we’d had more time during our stay to just sit on the hill and enjoy the river!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Daughter graduated from UT

It was a little out of the way from downtown Knoxville but the drive was easy and the house and setting made it worth the drive back and forth. The road noise from the bridge was louder than i had expected, but we soon got used to it. Overall, a beautiful property and very friendly hosts!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean VRBO

This home was very clean, very comfortable and super cute. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cool place. Very clean and comfortable. The fire pit and view are awesome. Will stay here again on the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness

We loved the Riverside Retreat!

The Riverside Retreat is located on the Holston River. We brought our kayaks and enjoyed paddling. Everything was clean, new and nice with great attention to detail. We had everything we needed. The galley kitchen had everything we needed to prepare meals. I appreciated the Electric kettle. My 16 month granddaughter could crawl and play safely inside. We enjoyed the fire pit in the evening with the view of the river. It is located close to many tourist attractions yet it felt secluded, safe and private The host was great about communicating with us. She answered questions and checked to see if we had everything we needed. We highly recommend this Vrbo.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Peaceful Space near the city

We were in town for a few short days for a basketball tournament. This place offered an absolutely perfect location, a short drive (about 15 minutes) to downtown Knoxville. I highly recommend this house to anyone visiting the city and wanting to stay out of the hustle and bustle. We thoroughly enjoyed the outside sitting area/firepit area that overlooked the river. There was plenty of wood for fires. The short walk down the hill to the river afforded an awesome place for the kids to play in a very large shallow area of the river, and the older son an area to catch some smallmouth bass. The house itself was amazing, very clean, and well-stocked with about anything you need. It is up-to-date with very modern technology! We had one little hiccup when checking in that was instantly remedied by the host. Three minor inconveniences: 1) the house sits close to a fairly busy road that seems to be heavily travelled by large trucks, it got a little noisy early morning. 2) There is only one television in the house which was inconvenient when the kiddos wanted to hook up their gaming system and I wanted to watch the hockey playoffs. I won that battle but both could have won had we had a second television. And 3) there was no outside grill. This was more of a personal inconvenience for me as we typically grill all our meals. Would have liked to have had a grill. Overall, I can’t speak highly enough about this property. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024