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Bear Up the Creek: Located on a serene creek in the heart of the Smoky Mountains

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Living area
A cabin interior with a wooden interior, a white refrigerator, a dining table with chairs, and a sign reading "UP THE CREEK Cabin".
A wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by trees and a wooden fence.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a ceiling fan, and a painting on the wall.
A river flowing through a park with a stone bridge, surrounded by trees and a wooden fence.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathrooms1900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Sevierville, TN
  • Place, Goats on the Roof
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Waldens Creek
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Sevierville

With a stay at this vacation home in Sevierville, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Island at Pigeon Forge and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 6.2 mi (10 km) from LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Titanic Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Goats on the Roof - 4 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Waldens Creek - 5 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster - 6 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Christmas Place - 9 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Island at Pigeon Forge - 9 min drive - 6.0 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mel's Classic Diner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Reagan's House of Pancakes - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sloppy Hog Saloon - ‬5 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.

Bear Up the Creek: Located on a serene creek in the heart of the Smoky Mountains

Our cozy cabin is located on a serene creek in the heart of the breathtaking Smoky Mountains. It sleeps 8 people and features two bedrooms and two pullout bed couches.

With easy access to major attractions and the convenience of being only 10 minutes from downtown Pigeon Forge, you can enjoy the best of both worlds – a peaceful retreat and proximity to entertainment and shopping.

This is a 2 unit property. This posted listing is for the left side. All photos are from this half. The unit has private decks and a private hot tub located on the 2nd floor.

We look forward to hosting your unforgettable getaway filled with lasting memories with family and friends!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, 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. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing 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

  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please strip any used bedding and place used sheets and towels on the first floor near the washing machine. Collect any trash and lock it in the bear-proof bins outside
Please clean out the coffee maker if used (people often forget to do this) If you are not 100% satisfied with your stay, please reach out before leaving a review. I am still new to renting cabins.
To lock the door press and hold the # key If you are checking out early please send me a text, so that I can clean the cabin earlier and provide and earlier check-in for the next guests
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

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: 10
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

This property does not have elevators

Bear Up the Creek: Located on a serene creek in the heart of the Smoky Mountains Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a perfect place for our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donald c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay for our trip to Pigeon Forge
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cabin for our needs. Super convenient to local attractions. Can't wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rooms were clean and all was good for our stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean and very nice area that’s close to town
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was amazing and felt just like home!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and clean cabin. Loved that you can hear the creek while inside!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location. Easy drive to Pigeon Forge.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a beautiful place to stay. Close to the Smoky Mountains. Lots of space and the river running behind the property was so beautiful. The hot tub after our hikes was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Crystal G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen was fully equipped, the hot tub was lovely and clean, the beds were comfortable, lots of space. Great cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Every thing about our stay was perfect! The view, the space, the hot tub was fantastic! Can’t wait to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jake s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was amazing there the host were kind and amenities were great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing unit as able listen to water fall below us. Great location as somewhat secluded but still close to everything. Everything we needed was there. Tennessee is amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ethan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place to stay. Very clean and well kept. You can tell the host cares because of their responsiveness and things like a hand written note asking for feedback and thanking us for staying. Would highly recommend this stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maxine J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes it was very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

susan h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin, very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a relaxing spot! Everything was clean annd organized. Host does offer some board games, which was an excellent surprise. The views are absolutely beautiful. Highly recommend this cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nichole A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay! The cabin was even more beautiful than the pictures showed. The location was perfect. We had a couple of fishing questions, we texted our host and he was quick to answer and so polite! Can’t wait to return!
Back of the cabin.
Back of the cabin.
From the sitting area behind the cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
GREAT place to stay! Will certainly return. The cabin was clean, the location was perfect. Away from the chaos and the crowds but within 10-15min of Townsend and Pigeon Forge. Easy drive and easy to find.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

lee e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication with the host. Very nice cabin
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jesse N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and helpful/responsive host
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
The cabin was beautiful. Pigeon Forge was very close so if you needed anything it would take no time to get there. Location was great. Beautiful scenery! I highly recommend Bear up the creek cabin to anyone looking to have a relaxing getaway in the smoky mountains. 10/10.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If I could leave more than 5 stars I would!! The cabin was so clean and just as pictures. The furniture was nice and comfortable. Hot tub was clean and worked well. Anything we needed was there. The view of the creek is amazing and the sound so relaxing. The price was great. The location is good as well. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay here. The views from the balconies are gorgeous. The hot tub was a big hit. Definitely only stay here if stairs are not an obstacle for you. The location of the cabin was convenient. Only about 10-12 minutes from the man strip.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was fantastic, host had. Lot of basic essentials available for us, everything was clean and the expectations were realistic and fair, great trip, will likely rent this cabin again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026