Welcome to Dock’s Motel in Townsend TN, a historic, family-owned getaway located on the beautiful banks of the Little River. Established in 1935, our quaint motel in Townsend TN was built using native timber from the surrounding mountains, preserving the authentic charm of a classic smoky mountain escape.
Whether you are looking for a cozy room with a kitchenette or a spacious riverfront cabin for a large family vacation, we have everything you need for a restful stay.
Why Choose Our Cabins and Motel in Townsend TN?
Unbeatable Location: We are located just 2 minutes from the entrance of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Enjoy a short, scenic 20-minute drive to the famous wildlife loops of Cades Cove.
- Private River Access: If you love to fly fish, enjoy exclusive private access to one of the premier mountain trout streams in the region.
- Relaxing Amenities: Spend a hot summer day splashing in our swimming pool or lounging deck side under the shade of our canopies.
- Day Trips Made Easy: We are just a short drive away from the shopping, dining, and attractions in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.
Cabin and Motel Room Overview
Our peaceful property features 22 unique lodging units designed to feel like your home away from home. Every Stay Includes: Free high-speed wireless internet, a flat-screen TV, access to local hiking/biking trails, and access to our private riverfront picnic area. All cabins have their own deck.
Motel Rooms
- Standard Motel Rooms: Perfect for couples or solo travelers, featuring convenient mini-refrigerators and coffee makers.
- Classic Motel Rooms: The Standard Room amenities, plus a microwave to heat up snacks or beverages.
- Deluxe Full Kitchen Motel Rooms: Fully equipped with a refrigerator, stove, microwave, coffee maker, dishes, and essential pots and pans.
Private Cabins
- Scenic Riverfront King Cabins: Four cabins situated overlooking the river, with efficiency kitchen complete with a small refrigerator, microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker, and all essential dishes (please note: there is no stovetop)
- Poolside Cabins: Three cabins with poolside views. All cabins are equipped with a small refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, and essential dishes (please note there is no stove).
- Signature Hot-Tub Cabin: An Adults-Only cabin with an outside hot tub, equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, and essential dishes (please note: there is no stovetop).
- Rendevous Cabin: A One-Queen cabin with a fully stocked kitchen, complete with a refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, dishes, pots, and pans.
Family Cabin
- Heritage Family Cabin: Need more space? Ask about our premier two-bedroom cabin that comfortably sleeps up to 10 guests. This Cabin has 2 bedrooms, a separate living space with an additional king-sized bed, and two bathrooms (one full bath and one convenient half-bath with its own sink and shower). The fully equipped residential kitchen includes a full-size refrigerator, stove, microwave, coffee maker, dishes, pots, pans, and a dishwasher for effortless cleanup.
Accessibility & Safety Info
We strive to make every guest comfortable on the peaceful side of the mountains:
- Accessible Unit Available: We feature dedicated handicap-accessible lodging.
- Handicap Pool Lift: A mechanical lift is gladly available for our swimming pool upon advanced request.
- Property Policies: To keep our property immaculate, all rooms and cabins are strictly non-smoking (designated outside smoking areas available). We maintain a peaceful environment and do not allow pets. The swimming pool is strictly reserved for registered overnight motel guests.