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Bears,bears,bears! Minutes from downtown, book early for summer

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

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TV, fireplace
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10214 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Place, Ober Mountain
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Gatlinburg Scenic Overlook
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪68 min drive‬

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About the area

Gatlinburg

Chalet Village stay.Your stay at this Chalet Village cabin places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Ober Mountain and Gatlinburg Scenic Overlook are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ober Mountain - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Gatlinburg Scenic Overlook - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Anakeesta - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters - 6 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Puckers Sports Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Crockett's Breakfast Camp - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Smith & Son Corner Kitchen - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Bears,bears,bears! Minutes from downtown, book early for summer

We try to make our home feel like home away from home, rustic but very homey. We try to supply everything you will need except your food and clothes. We don't want you to have to worry about bringing everything under the sun. We provide detergent for both washer and dishwasher, spices, trash bags, etc. Our home has 5 bedrooms, 2 full baths. Two bedrooms upstairs where living and kitchen area's are with a full bath, both queen size beds with flat screen tvs's. Large stone fireplace. Downstairs has a full bathroom, two bedrooms with queen size beds and one with two twin beds. Separate laundry room also downstairs. We have a deck overlooking the woods with a dining set that seats 6, an electric grill and a 5 person hot tub. We tend to have a lot of bears to see from the deck. Parking for 6 cars. All brand new appliances, new recliners, flat screens in all bedrooms and unlimited wifi. We are very close to Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort, which does make it a bit steep getting to our cabin, but it is a beautiful drive. We are 7 minutes from downtown and the entrance to the Smoky Mountains National Park. Both levels have entrances to eliminate the extra steps for people who have trouble with them. We have tons of new upgrades and are always doing more, the entire house has new flooring, master bedroom has a new bedroom set also. We are an actual vacation rental by owner, no middle man. I personally answer any and all questions via my personal cell or email. We hope you will rent from us and treat our home like it was your own. We know you'll want to stay again. In the winter months it is advisable to have a four wheel drive we are located in the city limits where the roads are maintained and salted but with unpredictable whether we can’t guarantee that you’ll be able to get there in those months. We have a slight Mountain View From the cabin it’s more wooded but the view is almost everywhere you look while driving to and from the cabin. We do have a 5 night minimum over Thanksgiving, Christmas and 4th of July. Minimum age to rent is 25. SLEEPS 10 people. DUE TO PAST GUESTS AND CARPET NEEDING REPLACED WE ABSOLUTELY DO NOT ALLOW PETS AND WE HAVE A RING DOORBELL TO CHECK GUESTS UPON ARRIVAL.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

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

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 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

Rules

5 night minimum over Thanksgiving and Christmas 25 minimum age. You may be charged a security deposit if you damage anything at the property.

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
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 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Bears,bears,bears! Minutes from downtown, book early for summer Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 114 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a cozy and spacious cabin! We had such a great time and there was plenty of space for everyone and the views were so pretty !
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marvin C., Tn

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great. The cabin was spacious, clean, and had all the amenities as mentioned. They even left a few logs for us to make a fire along with matches and starters. We didn’t see any bears the entire time we were at the cabin, but it was unseasonably warm the first few days. The Jacuzzi was hot and smelled clean, but we never used it. My only complaint would be that there was no closet or storage space for clothes, and you basically have to live out of a suitcase. Besides that it is a wonderful cabin for a medium to large family.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a beautiful location. Enjoyed the hottub!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was wonderful. Much nicer in person, the online pictures do not do it justice. The hot tub was nice and relaxing after our long days. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
When we first arrived we were not impressed with the parking. 2 of the parking areas are right beside the road. One is as you top a hill and go around a a turn. Too close to the road for comfort. The when you open the front door if you are not careful you could walk right into the stairway to the basement. The internet wasnt working and when they did get it working the wifi still did not work. The stairs from the lower parking area to the front pourch are narrow with vines growing on them and a rough splintery rail. The stairs going to the upper parking area seem to be newer but the rail again is old and splintery with no midway support so it is wobbly. There are air conditioner units in the kitchen and livingroom and ine bedroom upstairs. Nothing downstairs and it was hot even witb the ceiling fan and free standing fan. There are also no closets or dressers or chests downstairs and not enough room to leave suitcases open on the floors.Even with the internet working, none of the downstairs TVs could connect it. So only one TV really was able to be used. The place was clean enough and it was eaay to contact the host. We didnt use the hot tub but it seemed to be in good working order and clean.
Lower parking where 2 cars can park then the side parking area that is very close to the road
Stairs going up from lower area
Upper parking area that is right next to the road as you come around a hairpin turn at the top of the hill
Stairs at the upper parking area
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Marsha G.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Helen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean inside. Both decks were not swept and cobwebs everywhere outside. Saw momma bear and 2 cubs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was nice and cozy. The balcony had a lot of spiders but over all it was a nice trip. It was fun looking at the bears
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chad H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl A.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin was exactly as oictured!! 2 floors, 2 bedrooms and a bath on main floor, and 3 bedrooms and bath on downstairs floor. Hot tub was clean and workinh propely. Enough patking for 5 cars. Cabins is on the side of a mountain, so roads are narrow and steep, so be aware! The bears seemed to appear around dinner time. We had a great time!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

Liked: Cleanliness

WE SAW A BEAR!!!

Excellent cabin and everything just as described. We were blessed to have an up close experience with a curious bear our second night. Highly recommend this spot.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

RACHEL E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for families

We had three generations on this trip and the house was perfect. But do heed the warnings of locking cat doors, our neighbors didn’t and they hadn’t been there 30minutes and a bear was in their vehicle. The bear came over to our cabin and looked inside our truck but didn’t scratch it or anything. Our trip was a great relaxing time with family
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kandy P., Wilder, usa

Liked: Cleanliness

Women of Joy Conference

Property was great had a great time just could use more storage for clothes,
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beary Enjoyable

We had a great time. Beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brian G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mom's 78th Birthday Getaway

Everything was great would have given all stars but the wifi to TV connect needs work bears are everywhere
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

The home was perfect size for the whole family to be comfortable. Did not realize how high up the mountain it was located. So did not make to many trips to and from the cabin a day. Wasnt a fan of the small roads lol. Seen momma and baby bear a few times. They loved my daughters car tried to get in several times. The ended up in my sons back seat the day we were packing to leave. That was a trip. We did a lot of adventures zip line, water rafting, atvs, skyland and a lot of restaurants a.wasnt at cabin to much but it was very nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christel C.

Liked: Cleanliness

We had a great time!

If you want to see bear stay here. We seen one every day. The house was super cozy and had plenty of space for everyone.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bettyjo M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house!

We had a wonderful time at Bears Bears Bears! House is just as described and was perfect for our group. Saw bears everyday! We did not find the drive to the house as bad as lots of reviews said.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sam D.

Fun times

We had a Great time! Great host! and Great location. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

tabatha v.

Liked: Cleanliness

when they say BEARS, they mean BEARS!!

We enjoyed our stay soo much! it was exactly what the property was described as. We encountered multiple bears, every single day. The last day we did have to call the police to scare the bears off so we can leave. They came quickly. Bears can climb quickly! even up those tiny wooden beams . the AC worked great, we did use the laundry which was great also. my kids loved the hot tub, we didnt use it on day 5,6,7 tho. We will be definetly be booking this cabin again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

This was a great cabin. It had a lot of bedrooms and was very clean. It was very peaceful outside and nice to sit on the balcony. If you sit outside at the right times you will see at least one bear.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

We loved Our Stay

It was a girls trip. We loved the stay. The owner was quick to reply to my messages. When seen a bear every day. Their was plenty of room for 8 of us. The kitchen had everything we need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Leslie C., Lexington

Liked: Cleanliness

Definitely bears!

Great getaway location to meet up with friends. Excellent to see bears. We saw 4 around the cabin. None were aggressive. Watched them from the balcony. The AC isn’t really much for cooling off the entire house. It got a little muggy at times, but it cooled off outside in the evenings so it was fine for sleeping. Not sure it would keep up with the heat in July and Aug, but there in the mountains it may be fine. Shady location so that helps. Hot tub was relaxing the one night we used it. Holds 4 comfortably. We had 6 in our party and the house sleeps that many comfortably. The kitchen is an open design so it works well for social interaction while cooking. The deck/balcony was great for socializing as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024