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Downtown Dolly is a 2 bed/2bath creekside cottage only a half-mile from downtown Gatlinburg.

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Property grounds
Outdoor spa tub
Property grounds
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6114 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Place, Historic Ogle Log Cabin
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Anakeesta
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪70 min drive‬

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Downtown Dolly is a 2 bed/2bath creekside cottage only a half-mile from downtown Gatlinburg.

Venture out to Downtown Dolly, a charming mountain retreat perfectly located less than a mile from the heart of Gatlinburg and just a two-minute walk to the trolley stop, making it easy to explore the area without worrying about parking. Whether you're planning a romantic getaway or a fun trip with friends, this stylish, newly refurbished cottage offers the ideal blend of modern comfort and rustic charm.

Step inside to find a beautifully updated interior with elegant granite countertops and a fully equipped kitchen—perfect for preparing a cozy breakfast before heading out or a relaxed dinner after a day of adventure. The warm and inviting living room features a seasonal gas fireplace (Oct 1 - April 1), setting the scene for unforgettable nights in.

Upstairs, two luxurious king suites each offer a private en suite bathroom, ensuring a restful and private retreat for every guest.

Outside, immerse yourself in nature's beauty. Relax in the bubbling hot tub while listening to the soothing sounds of the creek flowing just steps away. Gather around the firepit for s'mores and stories under the stars, with the peaceful water providing the perfect backdrop.

With flat, easy-access parking and a prime location close to top attractions like Anakeesta, the Gatlinburg Strip, and the Arts & Crafts Community, this retreat lets you experience the best of the Smokies without the hassle of steep mountain roads. Whether you're strolling to town or taking a quick trolley ride, adventure, dining, and entertainment are all at your doorstep.

Book your stay at Downtown Dolly today and experience the best of Gatlinburg—relaxation, adventure, and unbeatable convenience!

Sleeping arrangements: 2 King Beds, 1 Sleeper Sofa

*Parking available for only 2 vehicles*

*You must be 25 years of age*

Please note: The cottage is supplied with linens and bath towels. We only supply a starter set of paper towels, toilet paper, garbage bags, dish soap & liquid, and bath bar soap. You are then responsible for said items during the remainder of your stay.

**To finalize your booking with Red Door Getaways, you must sign a Rental Agreement and provide a state or federal photo ID. We will send you a link to our "Boarding Pass" guest portal via text message, where you can securely upload your ID and a matching selfie. Once these are completed, you will receive access to the property guidebook. Your reservation is confirmed only after we receive the signed agreement and valid ID.**
This vacation home's walkable location gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. A water park, a hot tub, and laundry facilities are available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a jetted tub in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and a few minutes from Great Smoky Mountains National Park
This vacation home offers its guests a water park and a hot tub. This vacation home also features barbecue grills and laundry facilities.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,225 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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Downtown Dolly is a 2 bed/2bath creekside cottage only a half-mile from downtown Gatlinburg. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great homely house, with all the comforts and amenities you can ask for. Great location, easy in and out. Would book again without hesitation.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samir E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay and everything was neat and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in and out was very simple! Everything was clean and we loved the Christmas tree set up!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William E.

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

Nice place

Very nice place would stay again
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie B.

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

Best place I’ve stayed in yet

Our stay was awesome. Of all the places I’ve stayed at this was by far my favorite. The location is perfect and is very nice inside! I will be booking this place next time we are in Gatlinburg.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was clean, well furnished and appearance was as advertised. It was my second stay in this unit and it won't be my last!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

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

Quiet and safe

We enjoyed our first time Vbro vacation our little cottage was perfect for us!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

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

Great place

It was a great place to stay, very quiet and we experience bears coming around, it was a surreal experience: the cottage was really comfortable, no complaints
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Great Place to Stay

Very clean, great location....there's a lot of rental homes on the property, but it was pretty quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family Vacation

Place was very nice. Definitely made us feel at home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick R.

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

Excellent stay and close to downtown!

Great property and everything as billed. We enjoyed the proximity to downtown and easy access. Property was clean and exceeded expectations!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

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

Close to town

We enjoyed our stay. Beautiful creek next to the property.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackson F.

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

Clean Gatlinburg

Well furnished, clean, comfortable and well located apt.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David E.

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

Short Getaway

Communication prior to check-in, as well as during our stay, was exceptional. The property was very clean and was perfect for our needs. It was very conveniently located and we would definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

matthew b.

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

Great location of Downtown

I really enjoyed staying at this property. Nice location to everything and suited 4 guest very nicely. You are able to park 2 vehicles in the designated parking spots.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Delbra S.

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

Great time

All 4 of us had a wonderful time
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

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

Great retreat

Downtown Dolly could not have been nicer. It was a peaceful place in the chaos of Gatlinburg.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

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

Beautiful House

Beautiful house,walking distance to downtown Gatlinburg,Beds were very comfortable,very clean,loved our stay and will definitely go back
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonia S.

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

Wonderful House Next to a Small Creek

Nicely decorated and clean. Lots of private outdoor space to enjoy. We liked that it was away from all the congestion in Gatlinburg and closer to nature. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kent H.

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

Great Getaway

Enjoyed a week with my family and this property was great! Walking distance to downtown and easy to get back and forth from Pigeon Forge. Enjoyed the cleanliness and quality of the unit and the hot tub, grill, fire pit were all a hit!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy S.

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

Downtown Dolly

Perfect for two couples
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis K.

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

Retreat

Great property! Perfect location! Super cute!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

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

Cozy and Convenientl

Very happy with property. Nicely decorated, easy walk to trolley and downtown. Would definitely rent again if back in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Wayne S.

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

Smokey Mountain Vacation

The cabin was very nice the beds are super comfortable the large tub with the jets in our room was great.The management was very helpful when I needed something. We will be back next year if possible. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Family Vacation

Great place to stay! We used the hot tub every day. Great location! Plenty of room for everyone. Did not get a chance to use fire pit but nice cool area to relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023