Big Bear Cabin
Gatlinburg, TN, United States
Big Bear Cabin is a 5-bedroom, 3,024 sqft, private mountain retreat, with stunning views of The Great Smoky Mountains, located less than 10 min (2.5 miles) from downtown Gatlinburg & the National Park entrance. 3 story cabin sleeps 14 people & packed with activities designed for entertainment including a hot tub, pool table, Foosball, arcade games, custom log poker table, outdoor fire pit, access to community pools (2.1 miles away), kitchen stocked with all major cooking utensils, etc
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Plan your perfect spring escape at our cozy cabin, where fresh mountain air, blooming landscapes, and peaceful surroundings create the perfect setting for a relaxing getaway. Start your mornings on the porch with a cup of coffee, take in the sights and sounds of nature coming back to life, and unwind as the sun sets behind the mountains. Your springtime retreat is waiting. Come make it yours! LIVING ROOM – Awe-inspiring two-story windows opening up to panoramic views of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park and a large, two-story wood-burning fireplace set this room apart! It is warm, cozy, and ready for you to relax and enjoy the views or binge-watch from the 55" HD Flat Screen TV & plush leather furniture. Fireplace season is October through March. MULTIPLE RECREATION AREAS You never need to leave the cabin to enjoy your vacation with three separate entertainment areas to enjoy! These are filled with everything from classic pool tables and foosball to arcade games and TVs! The first floor of the cabin has an expansive game room complete with: • Full-size pool table • Custom, hand-crafted log poker table • Game cabinet with assorted board games • 50” HD TV and full cable service • Large outdoor deck with wonderful view & swinging bench • Corn hole game for outdoor use • Large wood burning fireplace • Second full refrigerator in laundry room Main floor (2nd story): • Living room with 65” HD TV and full cable service & large wood burning fireplace • Upper exterior deck with breathtaking panoramic views of the Great Smoky Mountains • Library of books to read and relax in the fresh mountain air • Hot tub with capacity for 7 people Third floor game room: • Custom arcade video game unit (no charge) with 60+ classic arcade games • Foosball table BEDROOMS The cabin sleeps up to 14 guests with 5 comfortable bedrooms and two pull out sofas. Each bedroom is appointed with beautiful cabin themed quilts, hand crafted log frame beds and cozy comforters. First floor (sleeps 6 people): • Bedroom with 2 bed bunks (4 total twin beds) • Bedroom with 1 queen bed • Full bathroom Main floor (2nd story – sleeps 5 people): • Bedroom with King bed and 32” HD TV and full cable service • Bedroom with Queen bed • Living room with a pull-out sofa bed (twin bed) • Full bathroom with a shower and ¾ tub Third floor (sleeps 3 people): • Bedroom with King bed and 43” HD TV and full cable service • Game room with a pull-out sofa bed (double bed) • Bathroom with full shower BALCONY / DECKS - 3 Balconies, rocking chair seating, two outdoor dining tables, hot tub, outdoor fire pit off deck with hot tub, stunning views DINING ROOM – Beautiful wooden cabin dining room with 10-12 person dining room table and a bar top in the kitchen with 3 bar stools. KITCHEN – Well appointed with all the major utensils, silverware, dishes, glasses and cookware needed for you to create & serve gourmet meals. Electric stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, Keurig coffee maker, drip coffee maker, toaster, etc. ADDITIONAL AMENITIES – • Access to Chalet Village Facilities which include 3 different club houses, three separate pool facilities, including water slide, a children’s play fountain, four tennis courts, Pickleball courts, two game rooms with pool table, foosball, air hockey, arcade games, children’s play structure, concession stands & more. These facilities are included with your stay, with seasonal swimming pools available from Memorial Day through Labor Day. • Pet friendly with a fee • Family Friendly! The cabin includes a Pack 'n Play (please bring your own sheet), high chair, children's books and toys, and children's dinnerware • Safety items which include exterior facing security cameras, smoke/carbon monoxide alarms, fire extinguishers, and a first aid kit • High-speed Wi-Fi • Convenient location to all downtown Gatlinburg has to offer, which includes its great restaurants, shopping, Ripley's Aquarium, Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort, & the entrance to The Great Smoky Mountains National Park all only a 7-10 minute drive (2.5 miles) away. • Convenient access to Pigeon Forge, less than 9 miles away, with access to the Gatlinburg bypass, which allows you to avoid the peak season traffic in Gatlinburg on your way to Pigeon Forge attractions • Only 13 miles away from the entrance to Dollywood/Splash Country! • Just eight miles from this cabin is the beautiful Gatlinburg Community Center - a complex with indoor swimming pool, basketball court, ping pong, bowling alley, weight room and showers. For a very reasonable fee, visitors are welcome to take advantage of this beautiful complex. • There is parking for approximately 4 standard size cars, if you double park, from a paved front driveway • Heat, A/C, and laundry room with washer & dryer available • Charcoal grill - guest to provide charcoal • Additional conveniences such as an island in the kitchen which works well as a dedicated workspace, self check-in with smart locks, and the option for long-term stays • We provide a set of starter supplies to allow you to get settled when you arrive. They include 2 trash bags, 2 dishwasher pods, a paper towel roll, a small liquid dish soap bottle, a toilet paper, a small bottle of shampoo, body lotion, body wash, conditioner and a soap bar for each bathroom, towels, and bed linens. They are designed so that you are all set when you arrive but not to last the entire trip. • Our close proximity to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park means there is lots of wildlife in our area - black bears, deer, wild turkeys, raccoons, coyotes, fox, and more! Black bears visit the cabin often in Spring, Summer and Fall. You may get lucky and catch a glimpse of one of these residents while enjoying the view from the deck. We also contract regular monthly pest services which treat for all pests from multiple types of bugs, mice, etc. Despite our regular treatments, given the proximity of the cabin to the park, it is possible these pests can temporarily enter the cabin. We immediately respond and treat if anything comes up and have found it is rare to come across anything like this.
Other Details to Note
We are in unprecedented times. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continues to create stress and uncertainty for guests across the country. We are taking extra precautions to ensure guest safety: • All hard & soft surfaces cleaned with Micro-Ban™ including: counters, vanities, sinks, floors, stair rails, cabinets, doors, furniture, beds, pillows, carpets, comforters, etc. throughout cabin. • Lysol™ is used thoroughly on all compatible surfaces to clean and disinfect • Bleach-based cleaners used in all bathrooms and kitchens, that allow use of chlorine products. • Linens (bedding, towels, etc) – removed & washed offsite in temperatures exceeding those recommended for laundry operations, then packaged until the housekeeping staff are ready to put them out for guests. • Hot Tub -- Drained, cleaned, fresh Bromine added and refilled after every guest • Cabin inspected regularly after cleaning and inspectors perform additional applications of protective products in the cabin, such as MicroBan and Lysol. • Cleaning staff received additional education on disinfection protocols and are furnished with protective gloves, changing them for fresh pairs as needed during cleaning & disinfection of the home.
What this place offers
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Hot tub
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Dedicated workspace
- Pool Private or Shared
- TV
- Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
- Wifi
Outdoors
- Alfresco dining
- BBQ
- Fire pit
- Garden or backyard
- Outdoor seating
- Patio
Entertainment
- Arcade machine
- Books
- Ethernet connection
- Life-size games
- Pool table
- Theme room
What this place offers
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Hot tub
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Dedicated workspace
- Pool Private or Shared
- TV
- Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
- Wifi
Outdoors
- Alfresco dining
- BBQ
- Fire pit
- Garden or backyard
- Outdoor seating
- Patio
Entertainment
- Arcade machine
- Books
- Ethernet connection
- Life-size games
- Pool table
- Theme room
Kitchen and dining
- Baking sheet
- Barbecue utensils
- Blender
- Coffee maker
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Wine glasses
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Hot Water
- Shampoo
- Shower gel
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Hangers
- Iron
- Room-darkening shades
- Clothing storage
Family
- Board games
- Children's books and toys
- Children's tableware
- Fireplace guards
- High chair
- Playroom
- Travel crib
Home safety
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Smoke detector
Heating and cooling
- Ceiling fan
- Indoor fireplace
- Portable fans
Parking and facilities
- Free parking on premises
- Gym Free, in the building or nearby
- Private living room
- Free street parking
Location features
- Laundromat nearby
- Private entrance Separate street or building entrance
- Resort access
Services
- Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more
Accessibility and Availability
Neighborhood
The cabin is in the premier community of Chalet Village, Gatlinburg, Tennessee and our property is adjacent to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. The views from cabin of the Great Smoky Mountains are breathtaking and we are only 2.5 miles from downtown Gatlinburg and the entrance to the Smoky Mountains National Park! Our close proximity to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park means there is lots of wildlife in our area - black bears, deer, wild turkeys, raccoons, coyotes, fox, and more! Black bears visit the cabin often in Spring, Summer and Fall. You may get lucky and catch a glimpse of one of these residents while enjoying the view from the deck. We also contract regular monthly pest services which treat for all pests from multiple types of bugs, mice, etc. Despite our regular treatments, given the proximity of the cabin to the park, it is possible these pests can temporarily enter the cabin. We immediately respond and treat if anything comes up and have found it is rare to come across anything like this. When you've had enough relaxation, look forward to endless entertainment in the surrounding area; you'll be in the perfect spot to explore through winding hiking trails and world-class ski slopes in the Great Smoky Mountains. Other local attractions can be found in downtown Gatlinburg, including delectable restaurants, intriguing shops, the always-entertaining alpine slides, and even a moonshine distillery! During your time here, make sure to visit the Ober Gatlinburg Amusement Park & Ski Area, which offers terrific skiing in the colder months, a ski mountain coaster, an aerial tramway, and many other thrilling attractions! The cabin is located on a mountain road. We strongly recommend trip insurance, especially during the Winter since there are no refunds for snow and ice. In difficult winter or storm related weather situations there can be delays in cleaning and check-in pending road conditions which can be outside of our control.
Guest Access
Guests will have full access to the cabin! This is a private rental with no shared spaces other than the community pool.
Find us
Gatlinburg, TN, United States
Many of our guest drive to Gatlinburg Tennessee, but some also choose to fly into the Knoxville airport, McGhee Tyson Airport 44 miles away. We highly recommend that our guests have a vehicle for transportation. There's just so much to see and do in Gatlinburg and the surrounding areas!
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