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Riverside Cabin, minutes to Downtown Gatlinburg!

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Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Sevierville, TN
  • Little Pigeon River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Anakeesta
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Riverside Cabin, minutes to Downtown Gatlinburg!

The Reagan family, one of Gatlinburg's most historic families, began building cabins around 1925. At the time, Otha Reagan worked stripping tanning bark in the Sugarlands area of what is now the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and his wife, Emma, was a weaver at Arrowmont. In 1923, Otha and Emma had saved enough money $500 to be exact to purchase five acres of land on the Roaring Fork Creek where Brookside Resort is today. Just a few years later they began building small cabins and chicken coops on the property to rent to men who were in the area building the road from Newfound Gap to Clingmans Dome. These cabins were built with timbers from the Roaring Fork School House and Church, and some were built from log homes moved straight out of the National Park. Many of the Reagan family's ancestors were even born in these cabins!
In 1971, Gatlinburg Southern Building Code required the remodel of nearly all the buildings in the area to a Bavarian type of exterior, so the Reagan cabins were updated to conform.

Not too long after that in 1980, all of the original cabins and chicken houses were moved to their present location in picturesque Emert's Cove by a local river hangout called the Flint Rock Swimming Hole. To make a few larger cabins to accommodate larger families, two of the original cabins were placed on each side of a concrete slab to form a bedroom and a bathroom, and the middle was built to form a living area. Don't worry, though, the cabins haven't lost any of their history. Rumor has it that old chicken feed bags from the cabins earliest years have been found in their attics! Today's owners are proud to bring a little piece of their family's Gatlinburg history to your Gatlinburg vacation!

Afternoon Delight is a delightful two-bedroom cottage that features one bedroom with a king-size and another with a queen-size bed. The Cottage is also equipped with a full kitchen, and a living and dining area with a flat screen. Afternoon Delight can be rented with the other Brookside cabins to accommodate large groups. Indoor fireplace in operation October-March. There are also TVs in each bedroom with streaming capabilities only.

3 Miles to Rocky Top Sports World.

Pet Fee is $60 per pet.

Property manager

Diamond Mountain Rentals
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Sevierville

Located in Sevierville, this cabin is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and The Ripken Experience - Pigeon Forge, while Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction and Titanic Museum are cultural highlights. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta are not to be missed. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding.
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Sevierville, TN

What's nearby

  • Little Pigeon River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Anakeesta - 13 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 13 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 14 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 15 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Three Jimmy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mad Dog's Creamery & Donuts - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Flapjack's Pancake Cabin - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverside Cabin, minutes to Downtown Gatlinburg! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverside Cabin, minutes to Downtown Gatlinburg!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverside Cabin, minutes to Downtown Gatlinburg!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverside Cabin, minutes to Downtown Gatlinburg! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Little Pigeon River and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Rocky Top Sports World. Chapel at Honeymoon Hills and Bent Creek Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Fun cozy little spot!

The cabin was a little dated but all amenities worked well and we had a fantastic stay! Close to a lot of fun experiences in the area. We loved the creek behind the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Amazing

Our stay was amazing, communication was on point with owners! The cabin was clean, warm and cozy when we arrived! They had the heat on, Christmas tree lit up and it was so beautiful and cozy! Our view of the river/creek was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Karen V.

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

Spring Break

We booked the cabin for an extended Spring Break weekend. The cabin was as described. Pleasant surprise that there is a river behind it and the sounds of rushing water was soothing. The only thing that was off, was in the open areaa between two cabins, a few groups of people came along to hold small weddings. My children and I felt a bit awkward to be outside in space we had paid to be in. Otherwise, we had a great trip and will consider staying with this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri R.

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

Great place

Really enjoyed staying in this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Melissa C.

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

Good location and price

Room had a bit of a musty smell, but overall a great location for what we needed. They were very accommodating to add an extra day.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia Z.

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

Enjoy our vacation

We enjoyed our stay. The place is clean. The creek in the front is really nice. Our kid spent a lot of time there. The location is convenient. We came in the middle of the summer. The only downside is that there is no AC in the bedrooms, just in the living room. But overall we like the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert w.

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

Trip

Everything was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chuck R.

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

River Getaway

Great location loved the cabin will return for another stay for sure!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Z.

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

Family time

We enjoyed the cabin, even got the kids out in the river behind it skipping rocks! Nice having two rooms and two bathrooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

luann a.

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

Perfect

My husband and i stayed here for 2 nights. It was perfect, very clean and comfortable. Would definately stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Perry G.

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

will stay again

The property is a little dated but it is very clean. The location is very good. If we had young kids, we would come every year. Nice facility.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua W.

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

Fantastic

Was an overall pleasure, very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina V.

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

Great cabin on the river! Highly recommend

My family and I stayed here for 6 days and 5 nights, and it was absolutely perfect for us. The two-bedroom cabin had everything we needed and was just steps away from the river, which made for such a peaceful setting. My husband loved fly fishing right in the backyard, and our daughter had so much fun playing in the open yard and splashing around by the river. Even our two mini dachshunds had the time of their lives running around the big yard!The cabin itself was cozy and well-equipped. The open living area and kitchen were great for hanging out, and the rooms had heaters to keep us comfortable. It’s about 6 miles from downtown Gatlinburg, which was perfect—not too far but far enough to enjoy some quiet away from the busy downtown.I highly recommend this place! The property manager was incredibly helpful and quick to respond. When we had an issue with the automatic lock, he came out right away and replaced it. He even shared some great tips for fishing spots and things to do around Gatlinburg. We had such a great stay and would love to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen V., College Station, TX, USA

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

Happy Thanksgiving

This property was just as described and pictured. The location, right on the river, is wonderful. I could have spent the whole time on the porch listening to the water. We had a small family reunion, 2 couples, and were able to put together a turkey dinner.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Cayla M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Tournament Weekend

Great weekend for the boys! We enjoyed this spot…our wives may not have liked it but it was great for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra T.

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Diamond Mountain Rentals

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The Reagan family, one of Gatlinburg's most historic families, began building cabins around 1925. At the time, Otha Reagan worked stripping tanning bark in the Sugarlands area of what is now the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and his wife, Emma, was a weaver at Arrowmont. In 1923, Otha and Emma had saved enough money $500 to be exact to purchase five acres of land on the Roaring Fork Creek where Brookside Resort is today. Just a few years later they began building small cabins and chicken coops on the property to rent to men who were in the area building the road from Newfound Gap to Clingmans Dome. These cabins were built with timbers from the Roaring Fork School House and Church, and some were built from log homes moved straight out of the National Park. Many of the Reagan family's ancestors were even born in these cabins!
In 1971, Gatlinburg Southern Building Code required the remodel of nearly all the buildings in the area to a Bavarian type of exterior, so the Reagan cabins were updated to conform.

Not too long after that in 1980, all of the original cabins and chicken houses were moved to their present location in picturesque Emerts Cove by a local river hangout called the Flint Rock Swimming Hole. To make a few larger cabins to accommodate larger families, two of the original cabins were placed on each side of a concrete slab to form a bedroom and a bathroom, and the middle was built to form a living area. Don't worry, though, the cabins haven't lost any of their history. Rumor has it that old chicken feed bags from the cabins earliest years have been found in their attics! Today's owners are proud to bring a little piece of their family's Gatlinburg history to your Gatlinburg vacation!

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