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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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Property grounds
TV, fireplace
Property grounds
A wooden sign with 'Almost Paradise' and a bear carving, a welcome sign, and a door with a window.
A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, two couches, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102300 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Place, Ober Mountain
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪70 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gatlinburg

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

  • Ober Mountain - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Anakeesta - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles

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
  • ‪Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Myron Mixon Bbq Co - ‬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

Book early for summer! Lots of bear sightings!
Great Pricing FOR A 5 Bedroom Lots OF Bears Too!
Great Pricing for a 5 Bedroom We Have a lot of Bear Sightings
Book early for summer! Lots and lots of bear sightings! Cabin

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bears,bears,bears! Minutes from downtown, book early for summer to the airport?

This cabin is 46 mi (72-min drive) away from the McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bears,bears,bears! Minutes from downtown, book early for summer?

As of Jul 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bears,bears,bears! Minutes from downtown, book early for summer on Aug 5, 2026 start from $337, 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.

Does Bears,bears,bears! Minutes from downtown, book early for summer have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.

Does Bears,bears,bears! Minutes from downtown, book early for summer offer free breakfast?

This cabin does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bears,bears,bears! Minutes from downtown, book early for summer?

No, there is no casino at this cabin.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Bears,bears,bears! Minutes from downtown, book early for summer?

Free parking is not available at this cabin.

Does Bears,bears,bears! Minutes from downtown, book early for summer have a pool?

This cabin does not have a pool.

Does Bears,bears,bears! Minutes from downtown, book early for summer have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cabin.

How close is Bears,bears,bears! Minutes from downtown, book early for summer to downtown Gatlinburg?

This cabin is 1.9 mi away from Gatlinburg.

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 116 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a beautiful location. Enjoyed the hottub!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alisa M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

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

6/10 Okay

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marvin C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Helen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean inside. Both decks were not swept and cobwebs everywhere outside. Saw momma bear and 2 cubs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl A.

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

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

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

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