Heart of Gatlinburg.Within a 15-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Gatlinburg Convention Center. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Gatlinburg Convention Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Gatlinburg Space Needle - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
SkyPark - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Anakeesta - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
Getting around
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 71 min drive
Restaurants
Sugarlands Distilling Co. - 12 min walk
Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - 14 min walk
Puckers Sports Bar - 14 min walk
Mellow Mushroom - 11 min walk
Log Cabin Pancake House - 17 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire place to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
King Bear Downtown-Right off the Gatlinburg strip!
An extremely rare find, right in the heart of Gatlinburg, this custom built lodge was designed by Hubert Bebb. Architect Hubert Bebb was a former student of the famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. Mr. Bebb is best known for his architectural design of Clingmans Dome where President Franklin D. Roosevelt held the dedication of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The lodge was custom built for a family of Gatlinburg's early entrepreneurs. The location of the lodge is due to the family-owned hotel (GateWay to the Smokies) located directly on the strip in Gatlinburg before entering into the National Park. Afterwards, the lodge became Gatlinburg's finest B&B and is now open for nightly rental.
The location is perfect for walking directly to the main strip (.03) or simply having your own access to the National Park within walking distance (.05). No need to worry about finding a parking space and no need to worry about traffic. It's unbelievable to have access to both of these locations within less than half a mile. This location is also conveniently accessible to Pigeon Forge via the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Although having the convenience of the location is important, the lodge itself offers numerous amenities. It is handicap accessible. The lodge is all on one level with large hallways and oversized bedrooms making it enjoyable for everyone. Another rare amenity, the lodge sits on a wide level piece of property and a privacy fence throughout its entirety. It offers plenty of flat, paved parking. No need to worry about the elements of the weather outdoors because it also includes an attached carport leading directly into the lodge.
One great amenity the lodge has to offer is the stunning mountain views while still located right in town! There are views of Anakeesta, the city lights of Gatlinburg and the lights of Ober. It has outside living with chaise lounges, dining, tv picnic tables and grill. The hot tub offers an electrical roof and privacy screening if desired. There is an outside fire pit with plenty of seating to be enjoyed at night with the beautiful city lights and moonlite mountains. If that's not enough, the lodge also has an outside shower with stunning mountain views!
The lodge has five large oversized bedrooms. One master is located at the front of the house. It has a king size bed, tv, sitting area, double closets, a large private bathroom with tub & shower and a granite double sink vanity. This master bedroom has direct mountain views while lying in the bed.
The master bedrooms (No.#1 & No.#2) are located directly behind the living space of the home. Master No#1 has a king size bed, a gray chair that folds out to a twin size bed, an electric fireplace, a large private bathroom with a granite double sink vanity, with a shower and a tub. It has a private patio located on the side of the house. Master No#2 has a large wooded mural on the main wall, king size bed, a cream linen couch that folds out into a bed, private bathroom with a walk-in shower and double sliding doors to a patio with stunning mountain views. Both master bedrooms have their own heating and cooling system for personal room temperature setting.
The next two master bedrooms (No# 3 & No# 4) are located down the corridor. Master bedroom No# 3 has two queen beds, a sitting area, tv, private bathroom with a walk-in shower and double sliding doors to the patio with beautiful mountain views. The No# 4 masterbed is located at the end of the hallway. It has a mural on the main wall with a silhouette of trees, king size bed, tv, sitting area, private bathroom with walk-in shower and double sliding doors to the patio looking at the center of all the outside living area. Both master bedrooms have their own heating and cooling system for personal room temperature settings.
The King Bear Downtown Lodge offers free access to three clubhouses! They are all conveniently located within three miles radius from the lodge. Each clubhouse is uniquely different. All of the clubhouses have oversized swimming pools (some have two or three pools at one location), tennis courts, pickleball, basketball, workout facility, gameroom, and children's playground. All guests must have the club pass upon entering.
Weddings- The King Bear Downtown Lodge has been a wedding destination for years. The stunning mountain views, easily accessible location and numerous amenities makes it a perfect wedding venue.
The wedding ceremony venue is located behind the lodge in the large outdoor space with beautiful mountains views. The reception venue is located at the south clubhouse just 3 miles away. The club house includes 12 round tables, 4 six-foot tables, 2 eight-foot tables and 45 chairs. Also included are black linens for all tables, 45 gold chargers, 45 gold napkin rings, 45 white dinner plates, 45 water goblets and 4 chafing dishes. All of this for a $3,000 fee.
A four night minimum stay is required, excluding the $3,000 fee. There are other cabins close by that can be rented separately for additional guests, if needed.
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Note from host: Butts in the trash not in the yard
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city center
In the mountains
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping mall
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Ski lift privileges
Water park
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Ice skating nearby
Kayaking nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sledding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water tubing 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
Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Garden
Local artist showcase
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Note from host: Please pay attention to your kids.
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
There is a $1000 security deposit.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Butts in the trash not in the yard
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 14
Note from host: There is a $1000 security deposit.
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. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 14. Note from host: There is a $1000 security deposit. 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.
Property is also known as
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Mountain Living Downtown
Mountain Living Gatlinburg
Mountain Lodge Living Gatlinburg
Mountain Lodge Living Private vacation home
Mountain Lodge Living Private vacation home Gatlinburg
Frequently asked questions
How close is King Bear Downtown-Right off the Gatlinburg strip! to the airport?
This vacation home is 45 mi (71-min drive) away from the McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does King Bear Downtown-Right off the Gatlinburg strip! have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
Does King Bear Downtown-Right off the Gatlinburg strip! offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at King Bear Downtown-Right off the Gatlinburg strip!?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at King Bear Downtown-Right off the Gatlinburg strip!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at King Bear Downtown-Right off the Gatlinburg strip!?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does King Bear Downtown-Right off the Gatlinburg strip! have a pool?
Yes, there's a pool.
Does King Bear Downtown-Right off the Gatlinburg strip! have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is King Bear Downtown-Right off the Gatlinburg strip! to downtown Gatlinburg?
This vacation home is 0.6 mi away from Gatlinburg.