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Hot Tub | Game Room | Sleeps 14 | Pet Friendly grass yard | Close to Gatlinburg

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Entire cabin

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 142800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Place, Traffic Light #2A
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Anakeesta
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪70 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gatlinburg

When you stay at this cabin in Gatlinburg, you'll be in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Anakeesta and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. .This family-friendly cabin is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Island at Pigeon Forge.
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What's nearby

  • Traffic Light #2A - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Anakeesta - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters - 10 min drive - 6.2 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Southern Comfort - Westgate Resort - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Three Jimmy's Good Time Eatery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lobby Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Little House of Pancakes - ‬3 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.

Hot Tub | Game Room | Sleeps 14 | Pet Friendly grass yard | Close to Gatlinburg

Welcome to 8 Bears Lodge — where your group reunion, sports tournament weekend, or multigenerational Smoky Mountain getaway actually lives up to the hype. This 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom log cabin sleeps 14 and sits 3 miles from downtown Gatlinburg, loaded with more amenities than most cabins half its size.

THE SPACE
Three levels of rustic-chic mountain living built for groups. Vaulted ceilings, exposed wooden beams, and a stone gas fireplace anchor the open-concept main floor — perfect for game-day watch parties, movie nights, or unwinding after a day on the trails. The fully equipped granite kitchen has everything needed to cook for 14, and the large family dining table fits the whole crew.

SLEEPING (14 guests):
• Main Level: King Bedroom + Full Bedroom (shared hall bath w/ jetted corner tub & glass shower)
• Top Level: King Suite with private en-suite bathroom
• Lower Level: Two Queen Bedrooms + lower-level full bathroom
• Loft: Queen hideaway bed (bonus sleeping)
• Living Room: Sleeper sofa (bonus sleeping)

GAME ROOM:
The loft-level game room is loaded: regulation pool/billiards table, foosball table, arcade machine, leather sofa, and Smart TVs. Tournament brackets start here.

OUTDOOR LIVING:
Private covered hot tub • Rocking chair porches front & back • Porch swing • Charcoal grill • Outdoor dining area • Private grassy yard (perfect for pets, kids, or morning coffee in the East Tennessee air)

PET-FRIENDLY:
Dogs are welcome. The private grassy yard gives them space to run while you relax on the porch.

LOCATION:
• 3 miles to downtown Gatlinburg (restaurants, SkyLift Park, Ripley's Aquarium, Ole Smoky Distillery)
• ~2 miles to Rocky Top Sports World & Cal Ripken Baseball Complex
• 6 miles to Pigeon Forge / Dollywood
• 20 minutes to Great Smoky Mountains National Park
• 10 minutes to white-water rafting, zip-lining & hiking trailheads
• Close to Anakeesta, Ober Mountain & Gatlinburg Arts and Crafts Loop

QUICK-LOOK AMENITIES:
• 5 Bedrooms | 3 Full Bathrooms | Sleeps 14
• Private Covered Hot Tub | Pool Table | Foosball | Arcade Machine
• Stone Gas Fireplace | Smart TVs Throughout
• Fully Equipped Kitchen | Large Dining Table
• Free High-Speed WiFi | Washer & Dryer
• Pet-Friendly | Private Grassy Yard
• Free Parking for 5 Vehicles | Self Check-In
• Rocking Chair Porches | Covered Porch Swing | Charcoal Grill
• 3 Miles to Downtown Gatlinburg | Superhost — 10 Years, 1,095 Reviews
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this cabin include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Optional golf privileges
  • 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
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Be respectful to the property and others
Make life long memories

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: birthday parties

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
Parties and events (including birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 103 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

anne b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WE WERE QUITE HAPPY WITH THE HOUSE AND ITS LOCATION.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Austin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good and beautiful cabin and had a great time with memories made!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

adam p.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Spacious but in severe need of TLC and an attentive host
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randall C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time! The owner was very friendly and worked with us! There were a few things that could use a lil attention but it would not keep us from staying again. We had everything we needed and it was close to every place that we like to visit. We had some guest just about everyday and it was quite a surprise….mother bear and cubs!! Thank you so much for your hospitality!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was very nice and communication was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie J.

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

Cody was amazing yo work with and it is a beautiful property.

We had an amazing time with friends and damily
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Charlotte S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean! Very roomy! The room with queen bed listed is actually a full size, but slept very comfortably. Cody the host was very responsive to messages and checked on us. Pet friendly, we did bring covers for the furniture with us. Had Bear visits multiple times. The picture for the grill area is very deceptive. Does not look the same. Also very steep lot for vehicle and walking. We did enjoy our stay very much and would recommend the rental.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michelle C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Overall was not bad, cleanliness could have been better seen several large bugs inside, recliner was broke, trash everywhere on the outside of property. Hot tub cover was broke there for the hot tub was dirty that was ver disappointing. But overall nice cabin easy to locate
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Ed A.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
We were unable to use bed in bottom floor due to mold being everywhere, and there was also garbage all over outside of property upon arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James J.

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

Christmas family vacation

Such an awesome cabin great times had by all. I would highly recommend 8 bears lodge. Thanks VRBO for making this vacation special.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Kris G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Gatlinburg Extreme Conference

Cabin Facility with Amenities and Location Setting were amazing. The only concern was cleanliness of facility: roach in bathtub, cleanliness of bathrooms & sheets, underwear left by previous guest under a bed were concerning for as nice and beautiful place as this was.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andenette B.

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

Stay

It was very clean and a nice quiet environment. 10/10 highly recommend. Will book again !!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Misty P.

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

50th Anniversary

Spoiled my folks for their 50th anniversary. Brought the family and didn’t let them spend a dime! The cabin was beautiful and perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Shirl M.

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

Cabin is very nice and easy to find.

The Cabin is beautiful but the driveway is a little steep. There were a few things in the cabin that needed some maintenance but overall we were well pleased. We love our family time in the mountains.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Heidi K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

8 Bears Cabin

When we arrived there was trash all over the property. We know there were bears around because we got the pleasure of meeting them but it could have been cleaned up. Although they were dead, we did find several cockroaches around the cabin. The cabin itself needs some TLC. The showers were small and need replaced. The video machine didn’t work so the kids were disappointed. The driveway is very steep but we did have plenty of parking. Overall it was quiet and cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kayla T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We were pleased

The cabin was very nice. Some cobwebs around the house, dust and such. We did have a few issues but the manager responded so professionally and quickly. All issues and cleanliness with the property are issues that can happen in our own homes. We were happy and my family enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Darrius B.

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

Very spacious for the entire family

The property was great! It’s really a 4.8. The space of that cabin is unreal, had 7 adults and two kids sleeping comfortably! Check in was easy, Great location to the city. Only reason not a 5 was small things specific to me. I would have liked a better taken care of grill. And the toilet flap in our room was warped causing constant water flow to toilet.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly c.

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

Nice Experience

There were a couple of issues like a broken coffee pot. Management delivered a new one the same day. For that fact alone, I give this review 5 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

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

BEAR is the word

Very nice, driveway was a challenge for 5 cars. Lots of cabinet space in the kitchen but no room for food unless you rearrange things. The last night there the shower on the main floor would not shut off and nobody to get ahold of, so the water ran most of the night. We finally got it off.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Nathan L.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Needs work

Pros: Excellent location Gorgeous cabin Comfortable beds Plenty of hot water Roku smart tvs everywhere Cons: Bring your own towels Don't expect the hot tub jets to work Hand wash the dishes/don't use dishwasher Don't do laundry either "Fully stocked kitchen" is used pretty loosely Wear a dusk mask
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Edward M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

8 Bears Lodge and 2 Real Ones

We loved everything about this place except for the cleanliness. There were dishes that had food on them in the cabinet, it looked like the basic dusting was done, but inches thick of dust throughout the cabin. When we washed off the dining room table it looked as though the paint was coming with it. Might need to coat it. Master upstairs shower needs to be updated felt like it could break anytime you moved your feet. There was still trash with food outside the cabin when we arrived in the bins. We were visited by two different black bears-this was not necessarily bad as we did enjoy seeing them up close-and nothing you can do about it as they are part of nature, but the bin holding old food trash didn’t help our situation. There were no extra trash bags either. This sounds like a terrible review, but if the cleaners did their part, this trip would’ve been perfect. We would rent this cabin again!! Great memories were made
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kriston H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home but lacking care and homeliness

We stay in Gatlinburg often. We will not consider this house again. Beautiful house! Definitely not professionally cleaned. Bed cover on couch bed downstairs was not clean at all. Couch's in the "theater room" were not sat on. They are hard and small. It says it sleeps 14 people and we were disappointed to get there and the upstairs pull out couch bed was not even suitable to sit on, much less sleep on. There were wires sticking out of the bed and the bed was falling through the base. We didn't pull out after seeing this because we had kids with and didn't want them to get hurt on the wires. Could be better stocked for staying awhile. When I go on vacation I don't plan to pack my kitchen or bathroom. I think a trash bag per day would be better to supply and more toilet paper. Silverware could be updated to accommodate children to eat with and not giants. The house has a musty smell. Overall I would say this house is a money maker and not a house to supply for people to come and stay awhile.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Tim H.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Don't rent this cabin.

Our family was disappointed. No response from numerous emails. Dust everywhere, dirty floors, carpet in kitchen was a joke, it states fullystock kitchen that's not true. Driveway is ridiculous, extremely steep, van lost traction every time leaving. No view at all as stated. Hot tub had only 5 working jets, mold on shower heads, the shower on the top floor leaks in to the 2nd floor bathroom, dishwasher is trash, dirt and food on plates, cups and glasses in the cabinets. we called they said they had done a temporary fix on shower on top floor before and it must be going bad. We asked them to come fix it or do another temp. fix on it and she said her husband has covid and they couldn't do anything. I asked if someone else could be sent and she said no. Also she informed us that the owners would be coming up this week after we left. I hope they invest in this place and fix things properly. But looking at the reviews this crap has been going on for a while. Don't waste your money. These people don't care about this cabin and it shows. No supplies or broom or mop so I couldn't even clean myself. Not enough seating in living room to accommodate our 9 person family and it states it is for up to 15 people. Only 6 people could sit in living room at a time. 1 oven mit and 2 pot holder that was so old my daughter git burnt through the pot holder. We will never use Hemlock Hills Resort Rentals EVER AGAIN. We recommend you Don't either. Lady on the phone very rude and no help. It also states that if you need anything to call or email Shirley, Brady, Cody, and Jennifer don't bother they still have not answered our emails. So I wonder why one of these 4 couldn't come fix the shower. We thought yes they have some bad reviews but we thought maybe that they had fixed the issues or that maybe people just didn't write good reviews because they had a good time and didn't think about it. Well don't be fooled. Like us. JUST DON'T!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathy W.

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

Nice3 Cabin

The cabin was amazing. I even saw a bear one night below the balcony. The problem was the drive way. I had four wheel drive so I was fine but my friends did not. This created a bummer driving and pushing the car up the drive.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

4x4 needed

More kitchen things needed. The kids really loved the pool table. Overall nice stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022