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This custom-built log home only 1 mile to the National Park is Second to None!

Cabin near Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg

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Fireplace, video games, foosball
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 82525 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Place, Gatlinburg Scenic Overlook
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Gatlinburg SkyBridge
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪68 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gatlinburg

In Gatlinburg .You'll find Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Great Smoky Mountains National Park within 3 miles (5 km) of this Gatlinburg cabin. Gatlinburg SkyBridge and Gatlinburg Scenic Overlook are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Gatlinburg Scenic Overlook - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gatlinburg SkyBridge - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Puckers Sports Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Smith & Son Corner Kitchen - ‬5 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.

This custom-built log home only 1 mile to the National Park is Second to None!

Come and enjoy one of the most luxurious cabins in ALL of Gatlinburg! This beautiful 4 bedroom cabin has been featured in several log home magazines! Located in the Ski Mountain area of Gatlinburg, just 1 mile to Downtown Gatlinburg or Ober Ski Resort, this custom-built log home is Second to None! Also only 1 mile to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park! This unique Smoky Mountain cabin has large bedroom suites, beautiful decor, and luxury furnishings for the ultimate Smoky Mountain Vacation!

Upon entry to the cabin, you will immediately notice the gorgeous custom made wagon wheel chandelier hanging in the living room. Adjacent the living room will be the kitchen. The kitchen is equipped with all state of the art appliances, as well as a storage room with washer and dryer! Think you bought too much food? No problem! In the storage room will be a second refrigerator and pantry for those who love to cook big meals! To the left of the living room will be the beautifully spacious king size master bedroom, fully equipped with a Jacuzzi tub and full bath, including a walk in shower! To the right of the living room, the hallway leads to a full bathroom with shower/tub combo, beside a beautifully decorated king size bedroom.

Go up the stairs and enter into the loft for some game time fun! You can enjoy a quiet game of chess, or gather your friends and family for a game of shuffle board! Don’t forget about the Atari arcade game that has all of the classic games, such as Pac-man and Tetris! Upstairs on both the left and right you will have a uniquely decorated king size bedroom with its own full bath with shower/tub combo!

This cabin private cabin has beautiful wrap around deck with your own private hot tub, you truly are in the heart of the Smoky Mountains! Experience a family vacation that will create the memories of a lifetime. Your family or friends will love this Gatlinburg Cabin, which is perfect for any special occasion or seasonal event! Come and experience an amazing stay at "Bear Hug!" The cabin will have steps. No pets or smoking at this property.
During the months of November - March , 4 wheel drive and/or chains are required in case of inclement weather.
Sleeps 8
NO SMOKING
NO PETS

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Foosball table

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)

General

  • Unit size: 2,525 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 28

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is This custom-built log home only 1 mile to the National Park is Second to None! to the airport?

This cabin is 44.9 mi (68-min drive) away from the McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does This custom-built log home only 1 mile to the National Park is Second to None! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.

Does This custom-built log home only 1 mile to the National Park is Second to None! offer free breakfast?

This cabin does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at This custom-built log home only 1 mile to the National Park is Second to None!?

No, there is no casino at this cabin.

What time is check-in at This custom-built log home only 1 mile to the National Park is Second to None!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at This custom-built log home only 1 mile to the National Park is Second to None!?

Free parking is not available at this cabin.

Does This custom-built log home only 1 mile to the National Park is Second to None! have a pool?

This cabin does not have a pool.

Does This custom-built log home only 1 mile to the National Park is Second to None! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cabin.

How close is This custom-built log home only 1 mile to the National Park is Second to None! to downtown Gatlinburg?

This cabin is 0.7 mi away from Gatlinburg.

This custom-built log home only 1 mile to the National Park is Second to None! Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, roomy, well-appointed, private—nothing bad about this cabin except maybe the treacherous driveway. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lara F.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Stephanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home

The property was beautiful, although tricky for grandma to get up the stairs. The property managers were very helpful and easy to communicate with. The house would be perfect for a large group with 4 king sized bedrooms. There wasn't a lot of "extra" amenities like shampoo/conditioner, hair dryer, or laundry soap for the washer, but we made it work! Overall good experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

This cabin is beautiful and the trip was very relaxing!! Just be aware bears will show up in the back yard! Which we loved watching!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina B., Brentwood, TN

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Exquisite Home

This home is everything you can imagine. The decor was absolutely stunning. We went down for a cozy Valentine’s weekend and it did not disappoint! The architecture was quite refreshing; a little modern mixed with country cozy and exquisite furnishings. We will be back this fall! Five stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Jaime V.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was nice; needs some updates

THE GOOD: - close to gatlinburg and pigeon forge -- very good in terms of proximity to each and very close to G-burg - very spacious - beds are super comfy - plenty of plates, etc - fireplace is awesome THE NOT SO GOOD: - there's not really a view -- just trees - the driveway is super scare and dangerous - it's on a turn of the road, so very difficult to turn into and dangerous due to the oncoming traffic from around the bend - the "spa tub" is very old and it took 30 minutes to fill it up halfway...not enough hot water for a hot bath. Everything is dated in the bathroom and it needs a major upgrade - tv is outdated - very cold upstairs - not enough forks ?? weird but true - we arrived and someone left food outside on the ground for bears I guess; we had to clean it up - we couldn't check in until literally 4 pm on the money. we were in town at 1 pm and I tried checking in a little early -- weren't allowed all in all it was nice, but for the price, we would stay elswhere next time. It was very expensive and the views weren't great. It's down a very steep driveway with no hiking trails/access from the property which is something I desperately was looking forward to.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yiping Y., Los Gatos

Liked: Cleanliness

Bear hug

The house is spacious and clean. The four bedrooms and bathrooms are perfect for a big group like ours. The house is located in a quiet woody area with green and fresh air to welcome you. The decorations adds a notch high for coziness. The house has enough utensils and glasses , but if your group likes to cook a few meals, you need to take your own spice and maybe a few extra rolls of paper towels. We enjoyed our 4 day stay in the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Sharlene O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Cabin

A beautiful cabin conveniently located and comfortably furnished. There are a fair number of stairs to access it (just a heads up for the older crowd), but worth it (for the younger crowd). Well equipped and a pizza place even delivers there if you don't feel like cooking. Very cute decor and a great cabin the woods experience right down to the fireplace and hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lakyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant Stay

This was a great family cabin. The bedrooms were excellent in size. The cabin was close to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. We did have a few visits from a bear. The only improvement I could recommend would be a newer cooking range. We fixed breakfast at the cabin every morning and found that the cooking range oven was slow to heat up. The wall oven worked well- so we were able to use that, it just took a little longer to get everything baked.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Huey C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bear Hugs

Great cabin and location to the mountains or downtown. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Smokey Mountain Experience

Renting couldn’t have been easier through VRBO. Communication with the manager was easy. House was exactly as advertised and great for our group (4 adults and 4 children under 5). Location was perfect, far enough away to feel like you are alone in the mountains but really less than 15 minutes from anything in downtown Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge. Would mention that at least for us with AT&T cellular phones cell service was minimal to non-existstent in and around the cabin. And there was no Wi-Fi (not that the listing claimed there was) which for us was not a problem, and even welcome, but if that is something you need to have while on vacation just a heads up. I couldn’t recommend Bear Hug enough for a family trying to get away.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Gina P.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Poor management

Didn’t get door code til 4:10 said we were arriving at noon got an email saying we will try to accommodate that ok that’s fine but to wait til After check in time is ridiculous.When we arrived hot tub was overflowing they has left the hose running. Had centipedes everywhere, called for a big guy they got annoyed. Sent an email saying pick an attraction or all on the list tickets included with your stay it was only 1 ticket per abs we had 8 guests now I didn’t expect 8 but if we didn’t get one to each could we not get 8 to at least one? Oh abs bonus no WiFi they want you to have a natural experience

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Home in the Mountains!

Loved the house!!! Perfect for our family with 3 teenagers! Great communication with the office staff at Heartland. We would definitely opt to stay here again. Very conveniently located.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Edward S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice, could be better

Nice place generally. Liked the bear theme. Stearns and Foster matress in master appreciated. Would have been nice to have fitted sheets that actually fit the deepness of the bed. Generally, a lot of dated furnishings and appliances. Some very basic items missing that I believe are a must to include. Would I stay there again? Depends on corrections and price point.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Todd K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Classy side of Gatlinburg

Wonderful cabin for adult friends. Full / usable kitchen. Impeccably clean. Good size hot tub. Super comfortable beds(mentioned by all). Bears even on back porch. Would have been nice to have WiFi access but we made do. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chasisty H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything was great.

Everything was absolutely great. The cabin was very cozy and relaxing. Be sure to lock your car doors the bears will get in. We had a bear to go though our car but nothing was damaged. The bear hug cabin is a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carol N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and Comfortable Home!

Very roomy, large bedrooms and bathrooms. Well-equipped kitchen. Beautiful furnishings. Saw 4 bears; one was on the porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Kari R.

Liked: Cleanliness

New Years Eve 2020

The property has been taken care of and has a lot of character. I was not informed that it was in the part of the park that had been burnt down so it was not the prettiest area. There was no wifi due to that. The stairs to the cabin was no joke. The driveway and roads around the cabin were very dangerous. I would not recommend in icy or snowy weather. I did like the location if it was, of course, in better shape. I would not rent that particular cabin again due to the surrounding area and the steps.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matt N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bear hug beauty

Bear hug was a beautiful cabin —clean, spacious and great location! It was a perfect getaway in the smoky mountains. The driveway was a surprising steep hill from the road which was quite dangerous—can’t imagine what it is like in wintry conditions. The refrigerator made a pound noise constantly. But besides that it was perfect! Enjoyed the view on the surround porch with cozy hot tub. Kitchen was so large —perfect to cook a Christmas dinner for family . Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019