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Cabin w/ Hot Tub, resort gameroom, two pools - 1/2 mile to Pigeon Forge Parkway

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Property grounds
Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, foosball, books

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101600 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Pigeon Forge, TN
  • Place, Christmas Place
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Island at Pigeon Forge
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountain Wheel
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Pigeon Forge

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Pigeon Forge, within a 5-minute drive of Titanic Museum and Island at Pigeon Forge. .This family-friendly vacation home is 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Dollywood and 7.7 mi (12.3 km) from Wilderness at the Smokies.

What's nearby

  • Christmas Place - 1 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Pigeon Forge Snow - 1 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show - 1 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Island at Pigeon Forge - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Great Smoky Mountain Wheel - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Moonshine "The Barn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Paula Deen's Family Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Timberwood Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬4 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.

Cabin w/ Hot Tub, resort gameroom, two pools - 1/2 mile to Pigeon Forge Parkway

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms + Loft, 2.5+ Baths, remodeled kitchen (Sleeps up to six)

Pets welcome with paid pet fee.

Big Bear Lodge and Resort is minutes from the Parkway and built on a quiet peaceful bluff overlooking Pigeon Forge. Our 1,500 square foot duplex cabin is a great Smoky Mountain getaway not far from a variety of attractions including: the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Dollywood Theme Park, the Titanic exhibit and the Carl Ripkin Experince . Also choose activities from white water rafting to a Zipline adventure. Step out nearby to a large selection of restaurants, outlet shopping malls including “5 Oaks”; a huge mall with 100’s of stores only minutes from the cabin. We are also just a half mile from the Wear Farm City Park. At the park is baseball/softball fields, playground and walkway. Many softball tournaments are schedule for the park. You can walk from the cabin to the park if you desire. We are also minutes from the Island in Pigeon Forges. One of the newest attractions with great restaurants and activities for all ages.

In January 2018 , we completed major improvements to Bears’ Retreat. This included: new leather sleeper sofa and side chair in the living room and as well as a leather love seat in the loft. In addition the kitchen was updated with granite counter tops and a new sink, faucet and disposal. New bedding was added to both beds and sleeper sofas and an elegant duvet was added in the master bedroom. We also switched cleaning companies and now work with one person who only cleans a few highly rated cabins in Pigeon Forge.

In January of 2020, we continued to make major improvement to the cabin. This included: New deck and deck furniture off the master bedroom; new patio furniture and grill on the lower level patio; new stainless steel kitchen appliances and new roof.

Inside the cabin, you’ll find three levels that are more like home than anyplace you’ve ever stayed: the main level, the second floor and the lower level walkout apartment or Studio Suite. On each level, we’ve added decorating touches throughout that you rarely find in any other vacation property. As an example, we’ve included classic fine art prints and local artist renditions of this beautiful location. We’ve also added lots of pillows, stuffed bears, and cozy throws. This cabin also features hardwood floors and leather furniture. Parking is available on both the main and lower levels of the cabin.

On the main level, relax near the huge stone fireplace with its nearby new 50 inch flat screen TV housed in an armoire. For larger groups, the leather couch folds out into a queen size bed. In the full kitchen, you’ll find everything you need to prepare a delicious home cooked meal, or you may opt to grill something on the large lower-level Studio Suite deck. Either way, you’ll be able to recharge your energies and enjoy being in the uniquely beautiful area of East Tennessee.

Just off the kitchen, you can enjoy a four person hot tub set in a large screened in porch. Enjoy the night air wafting through the screens while relaxing in the hot soothing water. A large half bathroom, along with a full size washer and dryer, is also located on this level.

On the second level, at the top of the stairs you will find a loft sitting area just outside the private master bedroom suite. This vaulted space overlooks the main floor and includes a love seat. You’ll also find a large computer desk, books, reference materials, excellent lighting and a CD player.

Pass through the loft and you’ll be amazed at the size of the master bedroom suite with full bathroom and balcony. Each day you can view the beautiful Smoky Mountains from this suite. This newly rebuilt balcony is perfect location for your morning coffee. The king size bed has multiple pillows, a coverlet and many throws should you need them. Relax with your own media choices by taking advantage of your own TV/DVD in this suite. Large chests of drawers are available for all your belongings.

The lower level Studio Suite is a separate apartment that is ideal when a larger group of travelers chooses Bears Retreat. This living space is perfect for another couple or children and comes equipped with a kitchenette that includes a microwave, coffee maker, sink and mini refrigerator. A recently added Foosball table means fun for all! This level is accessed by a convenient stairway to the main living area and, if desired, a private outdoor entrance. This Studio Suite also opens to a large deck with new gas grill and patio seating for four. You and your family or friends will love the extra space and tasteful décor of this Studio Suite that includes pictures and paintings of Smoky Mountain areas such as Cades Cove.

In this second living area, you’ll find another large stone gas fireplace. You can relax with a flat screen TV above the mantel. The burgundy leather couch opens into a queen size bed. Amenities include a full-size bathroom with shower and a soaking tub! The private bedroom in this suite includes a TV and CD player.

Our cabin, Bear’s Retreat, is part of Big Bear Lodge and Resort. The Following amenities are available at Big Bear Lodge and Resort:

* Onsite community OUTDOOR swimming pool and hot tub (in addition to the hot tub at the cabin itself)

* Onsite community INDOOR swimming pool and hot tub

* On-site community game room

* On-site community fitness room

* On-site community meeting facility

Welcome! We feel fortunate to have you as our guests. Whatever your vacation plans while visiting the Smoky Mountain area, you’ll develop great memories at Big Bear lodge and Resort and our unique Bear’s Retreat.

You’ll never want to leave; our guests often return year after year!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a private pool. 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 Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this vacation home include an arcade/game room and gas grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
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

Events allowed: family gatherings and 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 family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 8
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Cabin w/ Hot Tub, resort gameroom, two pools - 1/2 mile to Pigeon Forge Parkway Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 214 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 214 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 214 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 214 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 214 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoy our stay and such a wonderful location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed staying at the cabin and will do so again in the future. The hosts were amazing, and so helpful. I highly recommend staying at one of their cabins. This is our 2nd cabin that we’ve stayed at.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Earl W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Would definitely recommend and stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beyond perfect location. Solid walls - making it quiet at night. Felt clean, slept great.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trick S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and neat great cozy cabin
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay at Bear Retreat! The cabin’s location in Pigeon Forge was perfect, making it easy to enjoy everything the area has to offer. The amenities were fantastic—from relaxing in the hot tub to having access to the gym. Everything was spotless, and the multi-level layout gave our family plenty of space to spread out and unwind comfortably. The kitchen was fully stocked, and the full-size washer and dryer were a wonderful bonus. We would definitely love to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chloe R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Closw to everything. Very spacious. Prefect for our needs.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cabin. Close to everything in pigeon forge. Nice in cabin hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

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

Great Stay!

We loved the hot tub and the convenient location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L.

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

Great place to stay

Our family enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our needs. Having multi floors allowed us to have privacy at night and come together during the day. Hosts were very prompt and responsive to any questions during the stay. The unit is a duplex but we never heard our neighbors. Close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Earl J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Property really needs a deep clean. Bed still had dog hair on it from the last guest and looked like blood on the pillow. Washer has black mold growing in it and master bed was caved in from a poor fix someone attempted. Had to sleep on the floor the first night and left a day early. Owners were nice but I’m assuming they don’t visit often because whoever they hire to clean and manage the place is doing a poor job
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at this Cabin. It's very homey and well equipped. You are close to the indoor pool and hot tub. Plus you have your own hot tub. It had a cute Christmas tree at the fire place. It was clean and had wonderful beds. We had no issues at all with this cabin. The hosts were quick to respond and super kind and helpful. You are far enough away from the action of the parkway to relax, but close enough to enjoy at moments notice. Definitely check this cabin out! We look forward.to a future stay here.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cervando alberto d.

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

Amazing stay

The crew absolutely loved staying at this location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BethAnn U.

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

GREAT CABIN CLOSE TO ALL THE ATTRACTIONS

This was the first time our family stayed in a cabin. We loved the roomy layout. It's so close to the main drag of Pigeon Forge, yet up and out of the way for quiet. Would definitely book again and recommend to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

mary s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin needs attention. The jacuzzi tub didn't work. The wallpaper was torn and hanging. The garbage disposal was not working and there was food in it and the water backed up causing food to come up in the sink which drained very slowly.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

janis t.

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

great stay

excellent location . cabin is wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

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

Roomy and convenient

Lots of room to relax, both inside and outside the cabin. Very convenient location, close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Family vacation

Absolutely LOVED IT
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila S.

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

Review

Great getaway - property location is great.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
The cabin was nice and roomy. It claimed to sleep 10 but only had 2 queen beds & 2 sleeper sofas which was suitable for our party of 4 and a baby. The hot tub was out of chlorine so we did not use it. We were really only there to sleep and it was satisfactory for our needs. Beware though, we were there over two weeks ago and the host is just now claiming that we clogged the garbage disposal and is charging 150. This is a false claim. We literally ate out every meal & I cannot imagine what it even takes to clog a garbage disposal. Certainly not beverages and baby formula….
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela Y.

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

Great location

The cabin was perfect for us and definitely would be great for additional guests. The host provides everything you will need for a vacation in the Smokies.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

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

Great Mountain Stay

Great location…very close to parkway, but in a quiet resort off the main road. Lots of room for our family vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

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

Great Property!

Awesome location and great property!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia A.

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

Great place

Everything was clean and close to almost everything
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024