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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $516
$464 nightly
$516 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Place, Ober Mountain
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Anakeesta
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gatlinburg

With a stay at this cabin in Gatlinburg (Chalet Village), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Ober Mountain and 7 minutes from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. .This cabin is 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Anakeesta and 11 mi (17.8 km) from LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge.
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What's nearby

  • Ober Mountain - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Anakeesta - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Puckers Sports Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬7 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.

Private hot tub open all year, cedar sauna, game loft, and bears in the yard

Romantic escape or family fun — why not both?

Bear Cub Chalet by Bear Crest Cabins is your perfect dog-friendly retreat above Gatlinburg. Take in the mountain views from a private hot tub that stays open all year, then unwind in the cedar sauna.

★ Sleeps 6 (max 4 adults) | 1 bedroom + open loft | 1.5 baths
★ Chalet Village clubhouse: three community pools, Memorial Day to Labor Day, one with a kiddie section, plus tennis courts open all year
★ About 10 min to downtown Gatlinburg, 20 min to Pigeon Forge

WHAT YOU`LL LOVE

🐾 Pet-friendly — bring your furry companions ($75 total, up to two dogs)

🛁 Private hot tub, open all year with mountain and treetop views

🔥 Cedar sauna for spa-like relaxation

🐻 Black bears move through the neighborhood — safe viewing from the big windows

🏔️ Secluded setting surrounded by soaring pines

🎮 Game loft: air hockey, Pac-Man arcade, and board games

🛏️ Main-floor king bedroom plus an open loft sleeping area with a Full XL over Queen bunk and a sleeper sofa

🛀 Full bath downstairs, half bath up in the loft

👶 Pack `n Play and board games

💻 Work desk with monitor in a room with a door

🍳 Fully stocked kitchen

🔥 Outdoor gas grill (propane supplied)

📶 Fast Wi-Fi & streaming TV

🧺 Washer and dryer in the cabin

🚗 Free parking on-site

🔒 Self check-in with smart lock

🔥 Gas fireplace for cozy nights indoors

Please remember, you`re staying in our home, not a hotel. We kindly ask you to treat the space with respect.

PET ALLERGY ALERT
Our cabin is a dog-friendly home. While our cleaning team is thorough, it`s impossible to remove every trace of pet hair. Please consider this if anyone in your group has severe pet allergies.

HOUSE RULES
1. No parties or events allowed.
2. Vape pens, smoke, incense, candles and illegal substances are not permitted in or around the cabin.

ROAD ACCESS
Familiarity with mountain driving is helpful here and throughout the Smokies. The last 100 yards is narrow — take it slow. Most vehicles manage it easily in fair weather; we recommend a 4x4 or AWD vehicle from Dec 15 to Feb 15, or any time snow or ice is forecast.

LOCAL TIPS
Check out our blog for the best local restaurants, theme parks and hiking.
Streaming:
Streaming apps (Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, Hulu, etc.) require your own account and login. The Roku provides 50+ free channels with no login required.

Rental Agreement:
Please note that a short rental agreement will be sent after booking is confirmed. This agreement outlines the standard terms of your stay (house rules, responsibilities, and damage policy) and must be completed prior to check-in.

Pet Policy:
Only dogs 1 year or older and under 60lb allowed. Up to 2 dogs per reservation, and dogs must be crate-trained and potty-trained, and crated when you`re sleeping or out exploring or any time you cannot supervise. Please pick up after your pets. We will charge excess cleaning fees if pet waste is left inside or outside of the cabin.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a hot tub and a sauna. This cabin also features an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property located in a resort

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
1. Place everything back in its place including the remotes 2. Dirty towels in the bathtub (no need to wash) 3. Put all used dishes in the dishwasher (and start).
4. DO NOT place in cabinet - sticky dishes or dishes with food stuck to them 5. Keep all unwanted perishables in the fridge 6. Throw all trash in the bear-proof trash containers outside.
7. GRILL CLEANING - turn all burners to high for 15 minutes. After it cools, brush off ash and debris 8. Pets - Please use the lint roller available in the broom rack to clean pet hair from furniture
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Streaming: Streaming apps (Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, Hulu, etc.) require your own account and login. The Roku provides 50+ free channels with no

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

425579
Chalet
Luxury Cabin w Sauna/hottub, Fabulous Views Of Smoky Mtn Chalet

Private hot tub open all year, cedar sauna, game loft, and bears in the yard Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was enjoyable, and e everyhing was as expected per the listing. The host also communicated with us 100%of the time and assisted in making last minute adjustments to our stay perfectly.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mountain Vacation Success!

House was just the right size for our small family. Location was good. Communication with host superb! Would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing cabin!

This was a great place to stay. It was quiet and felt secluded while still being close to downtown. We saw bears every day. It was very clean. I highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing and Wonderful Trip

We had a wonderful time. The property was clean, the checkin process was flawless, and the views were great. We enjoyed the hottub, sauna, and community pools (esp the south pool). We got to see so many mama and baby bears up in the trees. It was so entertaining. I would come back here for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely location for Smoky Mtn Getaway

We enjoyed our visit very much. The roads to property are not for the faint of heart! Code to get in on first day did not work but was able to contact owner and they were able to open door and provide alternate code. Definitely bear country - we saw several : )
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation get away

Chalet was as advertised. Very clean, one of the quietest locations we have stayed. Excellent communication with owner all questions answered immediately. Bear activity was in the area and they will attempt to get into your trash bin so secure well! We highly recommend this property. The road to chalet is a bit tricky but you are in the mountains.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick spring break getaway

We had a wonderful family mountain getaway for my son's last year before he goes off to college. The hot tub was clean and hot and there was enough space for our family to spread out. We brought our pup and she loved our time there as well. Everything was clean and well stocked. I highly recommend and will book again. We originally booked to snow tube and the owner contacted up to let us know it closed early for the season. I really appreciated the heads up and they sent us a great link with stuff to do. The communication was great and not too invasive. The owner let us know they were available but respected our privacy. This was important to us, as well as a simple checkin. We knew we were arriving very late and ha no isues.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy, clean, and relaxing

Great location and a great view. Perfect for a weekend getaway or an even longer stay. Definitely would book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic stay

We had a fantastic stay. The view was amazing, and the location but really close to town. We were a little nervous of the driveway at first, but after getting used to the drive, it was fine. Our stay was the first week in November, so there were lots of leaves, but a company blew the leaves off of the drive daily. We were fortunate to see turkeys as well as a bear walk right in front of the chalet one day. We did see another bear close by. That was definitely a plus. The kitchen was well-equipped and had all of the supplies that we needed including a blender. It was nice to have two different types of coffee options, Keurig and regular. Appliances were updated, and the hot tub was very clean and appeared to be new. We also loved the sauna. We used the grill and a nice plus that it was gas. Pet friendly! Keep dogs on a leash because of bears. The owner of the property had excellent communication with us, and notified us that we could actually check in a little early. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Trip

Stay was great but got sent the wrong address at first but got it situated very fast
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean chalet

My husband and I really liked the property and the view of the mountains. The place was clean and the hot tub and steam room were nice extras. The only thing we didn’t have was a coffee pot because it was broken but we improvised and made it work! Place and location were overall awesome and would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our stay Leisure Time Chalet was perfect!

This cabin is now our favorite. It is so quiet, very clean, comfortable and relaxing. I loved the kitchen. The hot tub never got cold and the view is beautiful. Great neighborhood to walk the dog. We can't wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021