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Mountain Chalet*Wildlife Viewing*Hot Tub 1 mile to National Park and Gatlinburg

Family-friendly stay near Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

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Outdoor spa tub
Interior
Interior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire chalet

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms118 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Hot tub
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Place, Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪83 min drive‬

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About the area

Gatlinburg

Chalet Village stay.Your stay at this Chalet Village chalet places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Anakeesta and Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters - 7 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Smith & Son Corner Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Crockett's Breakfast Camp - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Mountain Chalet*Wildlife Viewing*Hot Tub 1 mile to National Park and Gatlinburg

Tucked away just one mile from the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Whispering Bears Chalet offers a peaceful escape where comfort, nature, and relaxation meet. Whether you're watching the trees sway from a rocking chair on the deck or spotting a black bear from afar, this cozy 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is the perfect place to slow down and reconnect — with nature and with each other.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Pool

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck/patio
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Unit size: 1,267 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Mountain Chalet*Wildlife Viewing*Hot Tub 1 mile to National Park and Gatlinburg Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bernell W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cabin with great decor

We really enjoyed this with our family, an ideal size for 6 people!The almost daily bear entertainment on the back deck was a bonus!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and Relaxing

Our stay was great, and my family enjoyed everything. Seen some pretty cool firsts with wildlife.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025