Historic Riverside Cabin | Walk to Swimming Hole + FREE Dollywood Ticket

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A row of cabins with a gravel driveway, surrounded by trees.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a wooden barrel as a table, a microwave, and a stove.
A building with a stone pillar, a fire pit, and outdoor seating.
A cozy room with a stone fireplace, wooden walls, a sofa, and a table with chairs.
A rustic interior with a wooden bar, seating area, stone fireplace, and large windows.

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Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Little Pigeon River
Sleeps 42 bedrooms

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Sevierville, TN
  • Place, Little Pigeon River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Historic Riverside Cabin | Walk to Swimming Hole + FREE Dollywood Ticket

🌊 Historic Riverside Cabin | Walk to Flint Rock Swimming Hole | FREE Attraction Tickets

Step back in time and experience a piece of Smoky Mountain history at this charming riverside cabin. Nestled along the banks of the Little Pigeon River, this unique 2-bedroom retreat has been welcoming guests for over 100 years. While the cabin has received updates and improvements over the decades, it still retains much of its original character and rustic charm.

If you're looking for a luxury, modern cabin, this may not be the right fit. But if you appreciate history, nature, and authentic mountain living, you'll love the peaceful setting and unbeatable location.

✨ Why Guests Love It

• Directly on the Little Pigeon River
• Just steps from the famous Flint Rock Swimming Hole
• Only 500 feet from the historic Emerts Cove Covered Bridge
• Minutes from Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
• FREE tickets to top Smoky Mountain attractions included with your stay

🎟️ FREE Attraction Tickets Included

Every reservation includes complimentary admission to many of the area's most popular attractions, helping you save hundreds during your vacation. Attractions may include:

• Dollywood
• Anakeesta
• Dolly Parton's Stampede
• Pirates Voyage
• WonderWorks
• SkyLand Ranch
• Rocky Top Mountain Coaster
• And many more!

🏡 The Cabin

This cozy 2-bedroom cabin offers a simple, comfortable place to relax after a day of exploring the Smokies.

Over its century-long history, the cabin has been updated to provide modern conveniences while preserving its rustic mountain character. Expect charm, not perfection. The cabin shows its age in places, and that's part of what makes it special.

Wake up to the sound of the river flowing outside your door, enjoy coffee on the porch, and spend your afternoons swimming, tubing, fishing, or simply relaxing by the water.

🌲 Outdoor Paradise

One of the property's greatest features is its incredible outdoor setting.

Walk just a few steps to the Little Pigeon River where you can:
• Fish
• Tube
• Swim
• Relax by the water
• Enjoy beautiful mountain scenery

The popular Flint Rock Swimming Hole is perfect for making it easy to cool off during warm summer days.

The historic Emerts Cove Covered Bridge is only 500 feet from the cabin and provides a beautiful backdrop for photos and evening walks.

📍 Perfect Smoky Mountain Location

You'll enjoy the peace and quiet of the river while remaining close to all the area's top attractions:

• Downtown Gatlinburg
• Dollywood
• Anakeesta
• Great Smoky Mountains National Park
• Pigeon Forge restaurants and entertainment
• Hiking, fishing, tubing, and scenic drives

💲 Affordable Smoky Mountain Getaway

This cabin is priced according to its age and historic nature. Rather than paying luxury cabin prices, you'll enjoy a unique riverside experience at an affordable rate. It's a great choice for travelers who value location, history, and outdoor adventure over high-end finishes.

Whether you're looking for a peaceful river retreat, a family adventure, or a chance to experience a piece of Smoky Mountain history, this historic riverside cabin offers a stay unlike any other.


-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!

Greenbrier Getaway is a quaint two-bedroom cottage with one king bed and one queen bed. The Cottage features a full kitchen as well as a large living area a wood burning fireplace, and a flat screen television. Greenbrier Getaway is located approximately 50 steps from the Little Pigeon River, and it is within walking distance of the Greenbrier entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This cabin can be rented along with other Brookside cabins for large gatherings such as weddings, family reunions, and corporate retreats. Indoor fireplace in operation October-March.

TVs in bedrooms only have streaming capabilities.

3 Miles from Rocky Top Sports World.

Pet Fee is $60 per pet. Pets must be on a leash when outside. No pets on furniture or beds and pet must be crated when leaving the property.

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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

Property # 9781684
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 Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta are popular area attractions. Gatlinburg SkyPark and Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park 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
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 14 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Anakeesta - 14 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 15 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters - 20 min drive - 19.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pancake Pantry - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Jason Aldean’s Kitchen & Rooftop Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Blue Moose - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Chesapeake's Seafood And Raw Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Best Italian - Parkway - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Riverside Cabin | Walk to Swimming Hole + FREE Dollywood Ticket pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Riverside Cabin | Walk to Swimming Hole + FREE Dollywood Ticket?

As of 22 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Riverside Cabin | Walk to Swimming Hole + FREE Dollywood Ticket on 29 November 2026 start from NZ$1,437, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Historic Riverside Cabin | Walk to Swimming Hole + FREE Dollywood Ticket?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Riverside Cabin | Walk to Swimming Hole + FREE Dollywood Ticket?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Riverside Cabin | Walk to Swimming Hole + FREE Dollywood Ticket?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Riverside Cabin | Walk to Swimming Hole + FREE Dollywood Ticket located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Little Pigeon River and within 3 mi (5 km) of Rocky Top Sports World and Greenbrier Cove. Greenbrier Picnic Area and Chapel at Honeymoon Hills are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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. Dont 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, Beville and Lisa Reagan, are proud to bring a little piece of their family's Gatlinburg history to your Gatlinburg vacation!

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