Is Little house on the river pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Little house on the river located?

Located in Lookout Valley, this vacation home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center, Ruby Falls, and Tennessee Aquarium. Raccoon Mountain Caverns and Cravens House are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Little house on the river Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian K.

May 4, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Guys trip

Had a great time. We have been friends for over 30 years. We try to get together every year for a fishing trip. This was one of the best places we have stayed. Hosts were extremely nice and helpful.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen L.

Mar 31, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Getaway

Very cozy home with beautiful views of the river. We enjoyed our relaxing nights by the fire pit and strolls to down by the river to watches the barges roll by.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin D.

Dec 25, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute TN cabin

Cute cabin on the river with great views and location. Very clean and felt like home! Hosts are friendly and available at any time needed! Absolutely loved our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie D.

Mar 18, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection!

The Little House on The River is amazing! Its secluded enough to have some peace at the end of the day but a quick drive to the city if you want. The hosts were amazing and so kind. The house was clean, stocked and beautifully decorated.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy M.

Apr 5, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing home on the river

Tena and JD have completely outdone themselves with creating the perfect getaway! As soon as you walk in you are welcomed home. We loved everything from our morning coffee on the back patio watching the river to our fires in the firepit to end each day. The house is so clean and well maintained. Anything you could possibly need, it’s there. We have already decided we will be back soon! Thank you Tena and JD for all your wonderful hospitality. I can’t wait to tell friends about our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

terry f.

May 15, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

outstanding hosts

The hosts were very helpful and stayed in contact to make sure we were comfortable. The property is very nice and well kept. Many personal touches made our stay more enjoyable.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

Sep 3, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway on "River Time!"

All the positive reviews are true. We loved everything about it and look to return someday! The hosts are so friendly & accommodating! anothweamabother

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B., Prospect

Oct 9, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely view

Great house with a great view. The hosts are a delight. The fire pit area is wonderful. Very relaxing place to stay. Thank you Tena and JD!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

May 31, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best vacation rental!

We were so sad to leave. We're already checking the calendar for a return trip. Five nights was not long enough. JD and Tena are terrific hosts! Their "Little House on the River" has everything you need to feel like home. We will definitely be back!!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill T.

May 5, 2019

Perfect spot

We enjoyed the Little House on the River so much. Comfortable, with all the things we needed at our fingertips, great location for sightseeing and just hanging out to catch up with family. Tena and JD are wonderful hosts and the view is so pretty and peaceful. We highly recommend it !!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kristin R.

Nov 22, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful weekend getaway!

Beautiful view! So cozy and peaceful! The owners have done a wonderful job making sure the house is stocked with everything you may need! Special touches throughout! Very clean! We loved our stay here!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darryl S.

Jan 29, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

River front cabin get way

Clean / neat / well kept

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila T.

May 1, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

We could not have asked for better hosts or a more perfect house. All details were taken care of, down to flowers and champagne for our anniversary. The house was spotless and well stocked. We loved sitting on the porch and enjoying the river and wildlife. Tena and JD are so attentive and available. We hope to visit you again this summer.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Oct 22, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Serenity...

We spent 4 nights at this little Oasis on the River. Beautiful peaceful setting, very clean, well presented, and fully stocked with anything and everything you may need. So enjoyed the little deer that visited each night to empty the bird feeder of grain, and the squirrels at play during the day. Even saw some little chipmunks bouncing around. JD set up the firepit for us a couple times....we really enjoyed that as well. Tena and JD are the perfect hosts, and we thank them for sharing this little beauty with us. They are very personable, and always available if needed, and they have definitely attended to every detail to make your stay absolutely perfect. If you're undecided on this property, all I can say is just book it! You will not regret it, for sure!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

judy g.

Jun 16, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little piece of heaven!

My family and I enjoyed staying at “The Little House on the River”. It was without a doubt the most beautiful scenery that you could imagine. From the deer that visited in the mornings to the rabbits, squirrels and birds we saw, the mountainside across the river and so much more! It was the perfect place to relax and spend some time outdoors. Tena and J.D. were wonderful hosts and provided everything we needed. The house is immaculate and perfectly maintained! The interior is beautifully decorated and has a very homey feeling! Thanks Tena and J.D. for your kindness! We will be back again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron C.

Jul 13, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Getaway

My wife and I stayed here for two nights to decompress after all of our wedding madness. It was exactly what we needed! Tena and JD had left us a few bottles of champagne and orange juice in the refrigerator and the rest of the house was stocked extremely well. They had thought about EVERYTHING: cooler, cooking utensils, river towels, bath towels, fire cushions, etc. So much attention to detail. They were even kind enough to let us stay a little longer as they did not have anyone coming in directly behind us. They have a well-run operation that is extremely inviting. Thank you for a great stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean B., Victor, MT

May 31, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Slice of Heaven on the Tennessee River

My husband and I spent a week in this wonderful little house, and I am happy to verify that all the previous glowing reviews are accurate in their praise! While the drive to the house might be a little adventurous for some, just slow down, take your time and enjoy the journey - it is so well worth the effort. A comfortable private home, lovingly renovated and furnished with more amenities than you would expect. The deck offers a front row seat to the river and we spent most of our time there, watching the wildlife and river traffic. The hosts could not be more gracious and charming. In the many years I have booked through VRBO, this rental is one of the Top Best EVER. Looking for excuses now to return to Tennessee and this jewel ❤️ Thanks, Tena and JD!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula N., LEXINGTON

Jun 27, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

We chose this place because it was an equal distance for my brother in Alabama and us in North Carolina! we are all in our 70s and we just wanted to visit. The house layout was perfect. Both bedrooms felt private and the common areas were well-decorated, comfortable. The surprising and welcoming part was how spotless the OUTSIDE areas were. Tena and JD were perfect hosts who connected well and were informative and helpful while not infringing on privacy. The wildlife was stunning to watch, birds, squirrels and deer abound and are not shy. Be sure to enjoy the firepit. JD really knows how to make it perfect. What happy, fond memories were made. Thank you for being great host with a "homey" yet beautiful offering.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Apr 11, 2018

Most Memorable Spring Break!

Little House on the River is a very clean, comfortable, and spacious home with amazing views of the Tennessee River. It's in the perfect spot: nestled away in nature away from the hustle and bustle of the city, yet close enough to drive downtown or to all the attractions that Chattanooga has to offer. You couldn't ask for better hosts than Tena and J.D. Very gracious and generous, made us feel at home immediately. There were a lot of special touches all around the house that made it very unique! Chattanooga is a very interesting place full of history, and we packed a lot into our stay. But one of our absolute favorite things that we did was to have morning coffee on the deck and watch the river. Very calm with wildlife quietly stirring. It was very relaxing and just what we needed! We had an awesome time, met a wonderful couple, and brought back great memories. We look forward to our next trip down!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael B., Auburn, AL

May 14, 2018

A Chattanooga Attraction Itself

Our trip to Chattanooga was filled with many great activities, but our favorite part was the time we spent at Tena and JD’s “Little House On The River.” As the other reviews have noted and we can now confirm, this place is packed with all of the right amenities; but the most amazing part is the incredible property it sits on and the captivating view of the Tennessee River. We knew it was going to be a special place when we encountered 4 deer and a red fox on the secluded drive to the house! In fact, we were so impressed with this house that we changed our plans and spent more time at the house enjoying all that it has to offer, including the extraordinary fire pit. Our stay at this house already exceeded our expectations in so many ways, but we were also very impressed with the owners, Tena and JD. They both work very hard to make this house warm and inviting, and they add a personal touch as well that makes it exceptional. We especially appreciate the timely and informative communications they provided at all stages of our rental, which made our stay an easy one!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Mark D.

Jun 20, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Unique property

This is the hardest property I've ever rated in over 10 years of rentals. First the good. It is very clean and the hosts work hard to keep it in great shape. It is in a quiet neighborhood, not far from the Chattanooga attractions. It is the best stocked of any property we've stayed. But there are some drawbacks. The drive...3 miles of the most treacherous, narrow road that takes 15 minutes to drive. The hosts are very protective of the property and you have to text your acceptance and meet the hosts to assure you are in compliance. They are very polite, but in our 10+ years of VRBO rentals, we've never had to do this. The one night we had a fire, the neighbor's dog barked loudly and incessantly for hours. $25 for each additional fire. The house is a river cabin. A nice, super well maintained cabin, but it's not quite a full house. Low ceilings and small rooms should be expected. I'm sure the hosts aren't going to be happy with this review, but if you set your expectations to these things, you'll have a much more pleasant stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mara J.

Jan 8, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristian A.

Nov 27, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean and amazing location.

Very clean and organized. The view is insanely nice. The property owner does well communicating even over communicating.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

W.J. K.

Oct 20, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay at the Little House on the River with all the great amenities and artistic touches!

The home was exactly as advertised--cozy, beautifully designed and just as lovely as it could be. Being on the river with the spectacular views, the birds/squirrels and other wildlife to observe made it especially enjoyable. The only difficulty was a 4-mile drive over narrow, windy roads. The first couple of times we did the drive was tense, but as we got familiar with the up and down roadway, it became a bit easier.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela D.

Oct 9, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway Spot

This little gem has it all. The house is perfect. The scenery is gorgeous. Sitting on the porch watching the river go by is the perfect place to relax after seeing the sights of Chattanooga. Or if you prefer, fishing from the docks is a great option also. Tena and JD are wonderful hosts and just great people to meet. There is nothing that any of us would have changed about the trip including the weather.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

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