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Exterior
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Point of interest
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Entire condo

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Anakeesta
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪82 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bear Overlook 🐻- #208 - 3Bed/3Bath - Walk to Donut Friar & Aquarium!

3 bedroom 3 Bath (RECENTLY RENOVATED with beautiful tile & bathroom accents), in the middle of Downtown Gatlinburg! Walk to everything Gatlinburg has to offer (restaurants, coffee, shows, rides, etc.)!!
It also provides *FREE PARKING* (where downtown parking can normally be $10-$20 per day)
~Close to Ole Red, Ripley's, Ober Tram Skiing, Coffee, Shops, Putt Putt and More!!~

During your stay at this condo building, you're just a quick walk from Mountain Mall. Features include a water park, a hot tub, and laundry facilities. The condo offers a kitchen and 3 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned condo with kitchen, washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta
This condo offers its guests a water park and a hot tub.

This Gatlinburg condo is smoke free.

Property manager

Ethan

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: $500 fine for smoking in condo

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: $500 fine for pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Bear Overlook ? 208 walk the Mnt Stream Shops
Bear Overlook 🐻 208 Walk the Mnt Stream Shops
Bear Overlook 🐻- 208 -Walk the Mnt Stream & Shops Condo
Bear Overlook 🐻- 208 -Walk the Mnt Stream & Shops Gatlinburg

Bear Overlook 🐻- #208 - 3Bed/3Bath - Walk to Donut Friar & Aquarium! Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 52 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Amy G.

Review of stay

The faucets were all loose on every sink, the air conditioning unit was extremely loud as it turned on and off throughout the night. One of the kitchen chairs was broken (the back was not supported) and the main room (kitchen living room) was extremely dark (several light bulbs were burned out).The accommodations were OK, but not fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashley M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

June 20 stay

The condo is nice but old and outdated. All of the beds squeak, there are no curtains on the windows and the light outside streamed in all night. There’s gaps in the floor boards. Some of the chairs are broken. There was trash left on the counter when we got there. It worked for our one night stay but would not stay want to stay for longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wes I.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Horrible Condo! AVOID

AVOID this condo at all costs!Let's start off this horrid experience with the location. The location advertised on VRBO is NOT where the condo is located. Took some serious searching to find the condo.Next, the exposed screws and shoody workmanship to convert this to a 3bed/3bath. My daughter cut her toe on an exposed screw in the transition to a bedroom. Beds, this is what made the condo unlivable. All three beds sound like plastic water bottles getting crushed. Any movement created horrible sounds. All three beds!Then came the final "we aren't staying here" when we pulled back the covers on a bed...a nest of bugs flew up from the covers.The host did not respond to a single attempt to contact them, even when we contacted VRBO to reach out. The only communication we got was an automated, thank you for staying and check out. Not a single communication from a person. If they had read a single message they would have known we left within an hour of arriving.This condo is horrible, the host (if there is even one) is horrible. The condo is unsafe, the beds unsleepable. AVOID AT ALL COST
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherri S.

Loved the 3 bedrooms and private 3 baths AND 3 individual air handlers so mom can have it warmer than the rest of us like. Having a pool and hot tub onsite was great too. The walk to town was easy going down but all uphill going back which was a little hard on my older mom. However, Handicap parking was great and right at the front door plus there is an elevator! The floor installation was poorly done and there are gaps on the edges everywhere. The mattresses were comfy but very squeaky in all of the rooms. It unit shows its age and it a little beat up on the walls, trim, and cabinets. However, those are minor concerns and we will certainly find our way back. Great communication with Ethan!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cora B.

Good for a Quick Stay for Family of 5

Great location with free parking. Check-in was a breeze and directions were clear. The unit was roomy enough for our family of five (two teens and a mother-in-law), but it didn’t quite live up to the photos. It felt a little worn, and had a damp, musty smell that could use some airing out. The bed was comfortable but squeaked like an old rocking chair every time we moved. Outlets were hit-or-miss, and there was no shampoo or conditioner in any of the bathrooms - so bring your own! There were no extras - no coffee, no water, not even basic toiletries - so don’t expect hotel perks. For the price, we expected a bit more polish. Still, the space worked well for one night and was more comfortable than cramming into one hotel room. The host was friendly in all communications, which we really appreciated. With a few cosmetic updates and small touches, this could be a GREAT spot - lots of potential. Overall, it did the job for our quick stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marlen V.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not cleb at all

The property was not clean, beds in very bad conditions, towels dirty....
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

LAKIESTA D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Location, Cleanliness, Spacious, Extremely comfortable. Would definitely book with them again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Debbie B.

Spring break 2025

It was ok. A bit dated and in need of a cosmetic makeover. Hard to heat the living room area as it was vold and there's gaps above and below the door..Location was good,.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia J.

Liked: Cleanliness

I will definitely stay here again in the future

Me and my husband and our 5 children were visiting from FL. After booking Ethan and Jennifer reached out to me and gave me all of the info I would need to self check in once I arrived. I had no issues checking in at all. The room was clean and updated. Everything was fully stocked. They checked on us a few times during our stay and even sent me a link to check out their other rentals. I would definitely stay here again. It’s not too far from all the wonderful things that Gaitlnburg has to offer. Thanks again Ethan and Jennifer
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sharon S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nasty

I would not recommend this condo to anyone. Unless changes were made to the cleaning. The bed I should be sleeping in has peanut shells and other dirt not at all been cleaned! Reason I figured out what was in the bed is I found an empty bag of peanuts and a full bag. The king bed sheets and pillows have make-up on them that is fresh. I have pictures. I will never be here again. I have stayed in another condo in this same place. All was very clean. We also have dead ladybugs and dirt in the window seals. I started meaaaging them as soon as we got her. 7:30PM. No response even though he said up until 8:30. We come to Gatlinburg regularly. This is by far the worst place I have ever seen. I have been doing this area since I got married in 1977.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gatlinburg Getaway

Property was as described and the host was easy to communicate with. I would stay again at this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chastity D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Denise M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

There was live bugs into of the bedrooms. Multiple dead bugs in the window seals. Bed sheets looked to have not been changed. Dining room xhair wasb One of the chai there
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness

Very Dissapointing

The condo was very dirty. There was an Infestation of bugs in master bedroom, they Towel racks were falling off the wall, and the whole apartment could use a painting. The photos in the listing at the time of booking did not match what we found upon arrival. Would NOT recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorie J.

Liked: Cleanliness

We seen BEARS!!

The place was a little smaller in the pictures but we had a wonderful time!! We seen bears multiple times and loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Regina Y.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Gatlinburg

I struggled with what to say for this review. The location is fine, check in process good and communication good. However, the apartment was the dirtiest vrbo we have ever stayed. It was not a one time not cleaned well issue. The construction is shoddy in the home. The white cushions in the photos are no longer white. We left our reservation early due to the conditions. The owner was understanding and refunded our remaining nights. Maybe it will be better for the next person? I hope so.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Alicia C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

We were disappointed with our stay at this condo and will not return. Several items of concern. First, the communication response time to our initial concern was lacking. We could not figure out how to get the door to auto lock when we left from the very start. After many texts with owner and property manager, someone came out Saturday morning and said that the lock on the keypad had to be turned vertical to auto lock. It was frustrating that it took more than a day to resolve. Second the chairs in the living room were gross. One chair was missing a back cushion and there were no covers on any of the cushions. There was blood stain and urine stains on them. We used a bedsheet to cover that. The blinds in the front room were missing slats. So we covered it with a sheet for privacy. The entire place needs updated. The condo facility itself also needs a big upgrade in stairwells and walkways. I took pictures of everything if there are any questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Danny P.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Gatlinburg

Not well maintained, electic plugs out of walls, doors to bedroom difficult to open and close, stove was not clean, towels were damp and stunk, mattresses were so noisy (crunchy) that we could not get out of beds without waking up the spouse, very dirty under couches and chairs
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Bridget

Travelled with family
The unit it’s self was very nice. Beds were comfortable. The disadvantage was that the basic necessities that was supposed to get us started was really basic like a partial roll of toilet paper in each bathroom and less than a half roll of paper towels in kitchen. The area to park was very small and it was very dingy and dirty looking going around the pool to go in to elevator. Water standing in area at elevator the whole time we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather J., Mills River

Liked: Cleanliness

Just what we needed

Great location! It was a short walk to the infamous Pancake Pantry. Perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Teresa M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Absolutely horrible experience

I’ll start with the good. The location being at the end of the complex by the steps was very convenient. The condo itself was exactly what we needed for 6 adults traveling in for a weekend wedding. My money was refunded. The bad started at check-in. Check in was suppose to be at 4. When we arrived at 5:30 it had not been cleaned at all from previous visitors. All beds were unmade and there was trash and some personal items left. I immediately notified the owner and contact person. I was told they would contact the cleaners. No problem, I understand things happen. My family and I walked down to the strip and went to dinner. At 6:52 I messaged the contact person back and asked “Will you let us know after they are done?” The reply was “Ok will do”. At 7 my husband said, let’s go check. So we start our walk back. We arrive at 730 and no one had been there at all. At that time I try to call both numbers I had and was unable to reach someone. My husband started messaging the contact person. He was told via text message the cleaners lived 30 mins away and had car trouble. This was @730. So they weren’t there and wouldn’t be there for at minimum 30 more minutes. Then they would need to clean and changed/wash bed linens. I immediately called VRBO to find somewhere to stay. Which was an entirely different issue with even more frustration. When my husband informed them we would not be staying there. He was told they could remove the cleaning fee !! At the end of the story
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness

You will see bears!

When we arrived, you can tell the unit was cleaned very well. Each bedroom had their own bathroom which was nice. We got to see a mama bear and her four cubs almost every day. Here are some things that made it positive and a few drawbacks: Positive: -Seeing mama bear and her four cubs walking around the property -Our kids had their own bed and bathroom (4 of us traveled) -It's an end unit. Barely heard anyone/anything until opening the door -Ethan was responsive to messages. There were a few things that could have made it better. -Having a toaster in the unit. If it was not on the counter, at least in the cabinets. -Not having cooking utensils. There was plenty of silverware, but not enough serving spoons. Had to break up ground beef with a rubber spatula. -Washer and dryer. While there is a coin washer and dryer in the building, there are only two of each. The unit does have washer/dryer hookup in one of the rooms, which would have nice instead of making sure you have enough change ($2.25 per load for both wash and dry) Walking distance to the parkway is about 10 minutes. Even though you are in the heart of Gatlinburg, the distance makes you feel like you are away from all the hustle and bustle.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

NICOLE

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time on our trip. The walk to strip was a little further then expected but still not bad and better than having to drive and pay to park. The beds all suited our needs and were comfortable but are very loud so if u are a light sleeper just bring ear plugs. We had my mother with us who uses a walker and we did have to move some things over a little for her to get into rooms and then move them back. The balcony is nice and faces the mountains. As soon as we arrived we saw a mama bear and 4 cubs. Then we seen them a few times from the balcony. I would recommend and would return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Victoria T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just what we needed

The condo is nice if you are just needing a place to sleep. 3bedroom/3bath is really nice. Not too far of a walk to town, only 5-10 min depending on how you walk. We had some trouble figuring out which of the three buildings the condo is in and if you want to swim, make sure you bring towels. Place needs some bathroom floor mats and extra towels. Also, there isn’t much for utensils in the kitchen. There is no scissors and the 1 spatula we found was broken. My son had to by lightbulbs for his room due to the lamps either missing one or it was blown. My main issue really is the barn style door for one of the bathrooms. It doesn’t allow for actually closing the door, so taking a shower etc, requires closing the bedroom door. The door swings out due to it not having a lower rail. All in all, it was just what we needed for a 4 day weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient location quiet area

For the price point the condo was clean and located in a convenient area. And all appliances functioned properly. Amenities were a little sparse with no bathmats, towel rods, hairdryers. One of the shower rods was hung too high so water pooled on the floor. The beds were comfortable in the rooms were adequate size. The condo is at the end of the complex so it was in a very quiet location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

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