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Welcome to Black Bear Ridge

Vacation home near Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg

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Interior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Towels, soap, toilet paper
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Place, Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Anakeesta
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪67 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gatlinburg

Chalet Village stay.Your stay at this Chalet Village vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and Hillbilly Golf are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Anakeesta - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters - 9 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Southern Comfort - Westgate Resort - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Puckers Sports Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Welcome to Black Bear Ridge

Beautiful new build, great location and amenities AND you work directly with the owner! This gorgeous 1 Bedroom/1Bath elegant log getaway is complimented with the best of amenities. Large living area with huge flat screen SmartTV. In the open area is a dining table and large kitchen with island bar, with all the amenities and conveniences of home. The kitchen and all its feature stand out with all stainless appliances, custom cabinetry and all the extras to have an enjoyable time and awesome cooking experience. The large king bedroom with flat screen SmartTV and full bath, including whirlpool tub, has an extra-special feature- a large magnificent two person stone shower with dual shower heads, rainmaker and seating along the sides. You may end up spending your entire trip in this incredible shower! Along with the amenities inside, you will find the same luxury setting on the outside porch. The deck is equipped with a large flat screen SmartTV, built in stone gas fireplace, luxury deck furniture, hot tub and wooded mountain view. Bonus- there is also a stream that runs below the property, so you're able to hear the calm sounds of mountain water trickling by as you relax and unwind outside. Association pools and other facilities are available as well in season. All in all one of the finest one bedrooms in the area. Outside park grill is available and there is adequate parking for two vehicles. This luxury cabin is located just 1 mile from the Welcome Center and 5 minutes from downtown Gatlinburg and the National Park, 10 minutes from Pigeon Forge and all the activities.
*Please note that this cabin DOES NOT have regular cable- you can log in to any and all of your apps (Netflix, Hulu, etc.), but there is NO general cable tv.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • TV with cable 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
  • Note from host: You may smoke outside but please do not litter

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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
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
You may smoke outside but please do not litter

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Welcome to Black Bear Ridge to the airport?

This vacation home is 43.1 mi (66-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 Welcome to Black Bear Ridge?

As of Jun 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Welcome to Black Bear Ridge on Jun 16, 2026 start from $343, 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 Welcome to Black Bear Ridge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Welcome to Black Bear Ridge offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Welcome to Black Bear Ridge?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Welcome to Black Bear Ridge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Welcome to Black Bear Ridge?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Welcome to Black Bear Ridge have a pool?

Yes, there's a pool.

Does Welcome to Black Bear Ridge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Welcome to Black Bear Ridge to downtown Gatlinburg?

This vacation home is 1.4 mi away from Gatlinburg.

Welcome to Black Bear Ridge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 193 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 193 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 193 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 193 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 193 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phillip H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I stayed here for our annual December getaway. It is a nice cabin with everything we needed for a week away.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place. Nice hot tub and shower is pretty sweet. Fireplaces were nice too.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miranda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family enjoyed our time at Black Bear Ridge! Clean amenities, homey, and relaxing. Loved the back porch with the hot tub! The host was super nice and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kyndall L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We needed a quick getaway as a newly married couple and this cabin was perfect!! Very clean and beautiful on the inside. The back porch was amazing. We will come back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect. Loved watching Ohio State on the deck and sunrises from the hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

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

Great stay !

Perfect cabin for a getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and a good location with a great view!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nikki N.

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

Great place

Great place to stay! Very clean and spacious. Easy getting to pigeon forge and gatlinburg.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MIKE H.

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

Nice cabin.. Nice area... loved hot tub.. fire place and shower..

Would stay here again.. loved it..
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anakin B.

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

Wonderful location

We loved how centrally located it was between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. The hot tub was amazing and so was the shower. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelton T.

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

Honeymoon

We had a wonderful time and perfect location to either go to pigeon forge or gatlinburg. The back deck has amazing views as well!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neva B.

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

Vaca

Was a great place to stay. Short drive to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blaine V.

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

Great place!

We just stayed at this location and found it to be wonderful. It was so peaceful at night and the views were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Damien S.

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

Relaxing

The stay was great nice and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful week in the mountains at Black Bear Ridge. The bed was comfortable, shower was amazing, and the outdoor space was just what we were looking for. We will definitely be back next year!!
This moon was so big and bright!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

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

Best stay

Our stay was perfect!! The outdoor fireplace and tv seemed to be our favorite spot during our stay. Highly recommend and would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kailey B.

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

Wedding celebration stay

This cabin is the perfect size for two people. It’s in a great location, would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren E.

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

Great Cabin

This cabin was awesome! Location was great, the bed was so comfy, it had an unforgettable shower and so much more!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaime N.

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

Cozy cabin

This property was beautiful!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

We enjoy Blackbear Ridge

We always love staying at this property. The owner is always quick to respond if we need anything.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt O.

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

Beautiful cabin. Peaceful and exactly what my wife and I needed for a 20 year anniversary trip.

Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krissy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We came down to celebrate our anniversary. The cabin waa beautiful. What you see ij the pictures is what you get!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

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

Great place!!

We loved this for our anniversary! Can’t wait to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keisha C.

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

Relaxing Getaway

It was cozy and extremely relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrol H.

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

Vacation

This property was just as pictured and described. The host was very quick to respond. We had an amazing stay and hope to stay again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025