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Property grounds
Interior
TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10214 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

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.

Property manager

WENDY

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Paper towels

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 2300 sq ft (214 sq m)

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Property grounds

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  • Hot Tub
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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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Gatlinburg, TN

What's nearby

  • Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • SkyPark - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters - 9 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Crawdaddy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Smith & Son Corner Kitchen - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bears,bears,bears! Minutes from downtown, book early for summer pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bears,bears,bears! Minutes from downtown, book early for summer?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bears,bears,bears! Minutes from downtown, book early for summer?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Bears,bears,bears! Minutes from downtown, book early for summer located?

This family-friendly Gatlinburg cabin is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Gatlinburg Space Needle and Anakeesta are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 103 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sam D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun times
We had a Great time! Great host! and Great location. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mountain terrain, trees galore and bear visits
Comfortable for a family celebration midst mountain flora and fauna creating special memories
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Cabin!
This cabin is beautiful, , very spacious, everything was as advertised’ we saw a family of bears!!! Loved it, thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

TERESA H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring break Vacation
We stayed six nights here, and loved it. The house is very spacious clean and decorated with so many bears!! We saw one bear near the house down in the woods. We would definitely stay there again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great mountain retreat!
My family stayed the week between Christmas and New Year. The night we arrived it snowed making driving tricky, but we made it up the mountain in time to watch the snow fall from the hot tub! Wendy was great at making sure we had everything we needed for our stay and checked in with us to make sure we were comfortable. Great cabin, beautiful views!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Paula I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ladies week
Our trip to Italy fell through, Gatlinburg was within driving distance for all of us as an alternative. The hairpin turns on steep roads were a challenge but we managed. Dinners were at the cabin and our days were spent exploring. Fun trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
Great home for my family of 10. We all loved watching the bears and hanging out on the porch. Wendy was a pleasure to work with and very responsive. Looking forward to our next visit. For some reason, the bears really liked the back of my truck.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S., Berwick

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving Holidays
This was our first time visiting during the Winter. We must say it was an absolute enjoy the entire week. We were greeted with 8 Bears on our 4th Day. Watching the cubs play and climb trees had to be the highlight of the trip. It was a beautiful time and a beautiful place. The cabin was perfect and the fire place was a blessing. We look forward to visiting again next year. I highly recommend this cabin and area. It is a very short drive to Gatlinburg and the scenery is pleasant.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding!!
Beautiful location, lots of room and very cozy, clean and comfortable. Our family had a wonderful time and will definitely book this property again next year! Only suggestion would be for more than 1 roll of toilet paper in each bathroom for our stay, which was 3 nights. Also, at least an extra roll of paper towels in kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Birchel E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quite, peaceful, relaxing
We booked this property for a sibling get away. We arrived on Saturday and left the following Saturday. We had an amazing time and seen multiple Bears everyday. The peoperty was quiet and comfortable. We spent the entire week together on the balcony watching the bears and only left the house once to go to the store and once for Dinner. The owner was quick to respond to any questions or concerns. Check in was very easy. I would definitely book this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bll M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Break 2023
We enjoyed our stay at your cabin with our children and grandchildren. No bears visited us at the cabin as others have noted , but we did all see one on the Cades Cove tour. We had everything we needed for our stay at the cabin and enjoyed our time together. The hot tub was a huge hit for all ages and the large table and chairs gave us room to play cards and board games altogether. I would definitely recommend this cabin if you have a group - the bedrooms on lower level were perfect for kids and grandkids while upstairs bedrooms allowed grandparents and aunt to rest peacefully .
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Naomi N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful home!
The home was beautiful! Big and spacious. We really enjoyed our stay except the neighbors were really loud our last night but I definitely recommend if your looking for a big non expensive home! The only bad thing was it has no yard at all for the kids to go outside. The roads to get to the house are terrifying but that’s part of being in the mountains! 10 10 recommend! We did not get to see any bears.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Leslie C.

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

6/10 Okay

SHIRLEY M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Bears
Bear in truck 1st night there. Thankfully no damage and windows were up and had no food in truck. Enough pressure on window so it came down and had wet muddy paw prints but didn't tear up anything inside. Lot of trouble and time just to go to Walmart 30 minutes away. Place was nice but won't stand there again just our preference.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Response
Owner was very responsive when we had questions. Only issue was not having Xbox so just communicate to renters so they can plan. This is true with anything not available or not working if known ahead of time. Netflix and tv went out or was slow a lot but my assumption was because of location in the mountain. Maybe note this in listing too. Otherwise, very nice place. Definitely giving the heads to go to Gatlinburg first on GPS was great. Overall, highly recommend place to anyone traveling in area. We didn’t get to see any bears which the boys were disappointed. LOL
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

RACHEL E.

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

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beary Enjoyable
We had a great time. Beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brian G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

10/10 Excellent

tabatha v.

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