Near Gatlinburg's historic heart, Afternoon Delight at Brookside Resort offers a warm retreat. Step into the charming two-bedroom cottage with a full kitchen and cozy living area featuring an indoor fireplace that crackles from October to March. TVs in each bedroom provide endless entertainment options.
Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire cabin
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air-conditioning
Parking available
The current price is AU$450
AU$450
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Riverside Cabin, minutes to Downtown Gatlinburg! Includes tickets to Dollywood, Anakeesta,
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. Pets must be on a leash when outside. No pets on furniture or beds and pet must be crated when leaving the property.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cabin: Internet access
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Location highlights
Near an outlet shopping centre
On the waterfront
Things to do
Water park
Horseback riding nearby
Theme park nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
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
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
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
Property is also known as
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About the area
Located in Sevierville, this cabin is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction and Titanic Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. 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. Visit our Sevierville travel guide
Is Riverside Cabin, minutes to Downtown Gatlinburg! Includes tickets to Dollywood, Anakeesta, pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Cabin, minutes to Downtown Gatlinburg! Includes tickets to Dollywood, Anakeesta,?
As of 9 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverside Cabin, minutes to Downtown Gatlinburg! Includes tickets to Dollywood, Anakeesta, on 12 Apr 2026 start from AU$450, 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 Riverside Cabin, minutes to Downtown Gatlinburg! Includes tickets to Dollywood, Anakeesta,?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Riverside Cabin, minutes to Downtown Gatlinburg! Includes tickets to Dollywood, Anakeesta,?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Riverside Cabin, minutes to Downtown Gatlinburg! Includes tickets to Dollywood, Anakeesta,?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Riverside Cabin, minutes to Downtown Gatlinburg! Includes tickets to Dollywood, Anakeesta, 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).
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Riverside Cabin, minutes to Downtown Gatlinburg! Includes tickets to Dollywood, Anakeesta, Reviews
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Wonderful
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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!
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.
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.
Helen V.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Cayla M.
6 Dec 2023
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!
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.
We aren’t regulars to VRBOs. This was our first. It was exactly what we were looking for. A couple of things that I’d suggest or share: it gets pretty warm in the unit even with AC on lowest setting especially with only 1 AC for full cabin. Fans were provided but I sweated most nights. The river was amazing and I really loved the riverside deck. There was a lot of vegetation that blocked the river view from the deck that would be nice if it were cut back. Last, improvements to the river access would be so nice. Overall, we’d stay again, but during a cooler season.
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!
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.