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

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Exterior
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Aerial view
TV, fireplace

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire condo

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Traffic Light #5
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Anakeesta
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪70 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 and a spa tub. The condo offers a kitchen and 3 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned condo with kitchen, washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta
This condo offers its guests a water park and a spa tub.

This Gatlinburg condo is smoke free.

Property manager

Ethan

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near coin laundry

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

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that 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.

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

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 40 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

6/10 Okay

Kaili G.

Decent stay at this property.
We love Gatlinburg. This was our first time here in the winter, and we thought it was beautiful, all decorated for Christmas. The stay at this property was decent. We didn't have hot water the first morning we were there, which could have been more fun for the 8 of us staying there. We contacted the property manager, and he could have been more helpful. He told us that sometimes putting a blow dryer on the pipes helps. There should have been more done to assist in the situation. We did have hot water later that night, but the hot water only lasted maybe 10 mins. We expected the hot water to last longer than 10 mins for a three-bedroom, three-bathroom condo. Also, on the first full day, we went back to the locked room only to find out that the code I was given to unlock the door was the wrong code, so we could only get into the condo later. Communication was decent, but there should have been more helpful with the hot water. The property could have been a little cleaner for our price.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Garmeda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to stay!
Turned out exactly like the pictures, better than I imagined! Would definitely return
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ricky start
Overall it was a lovely property, we had an incident at the beginning that put me off. As this was my first time on VRBO, being accused of smoking pot in the unit by the cleaning crew was very upsetting. I was immediately put on the defensive and threatened with a cleaning fee. I wish I got a phone call first to discuss this. Luckily my daughter was calm and talked things through.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kuyante S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Condo
We loved everything about it!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little condo!
We staying for a night while passing through Gatlinburg. Condo was very nice, the only issue we had was actually finding the unit, it is in the multistory building in the back of the property. Everything was clean and well stocked.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurinda K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Will stay again. It was perfect.
First I will address what I read in other reviews. I saw no bugs at all in the condo. There was heat and air . Yes we used both. The condo is very nicely decorated and very clean. The door did lock every time. When it didn't, we just had to turn the nob on the inside side of the door. Then it would lock. Also you have to push a button on the keypad. The owner puts this in his instructions on locking the door when you leave. The condo was perfect.clean, pretty, nice bathrooms , comfy beds, each bedroom had its own bathroom. Walking distance to all the fun in Gatlinburg. The owner is very quick to answer any questions or concerns. If you expect absolute perfection here is what some had a problem with: One tub in one bathroom is an older tub with out a plug. The Building is an older building. Otherwise everything about our condo was perfect. We want to stay here again. We had a great short vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Vickie M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Don’t Go
There were lady bugs and stink bugs, no heat, kitchen table bench broke with my daughter and grand child sitting on it then found out it was glued together. When we would leave the condo door would not lock so made us worried about our property. The fireplace would not work so we could have heat. Woke up in the night with the bugs crawling on us. Will not stay there again. When I addressed the issues with owner he said he was sorry and there was no coffee pot, he said he would try to replace the coffee pot. The condo is old needs updating. But will never stay there again. We had it booked 2/17-2/21 we left after 2 nights. Didn’t hear from owner until 3 day when I told him we were leaving. He informed me maintenance man was coming to put new furnace in after 2 nights in the cold with 2 babies.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca U., High point, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, cute, and convenient
The condo was very clean and convenient to downtown. I loved that all the bedrooms had their own bathrooms. The only problem we came across was none of the tubs had a stopper for giving our toddler a bath. Otherwise it was perfect! We will be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect spot to crash after a busy day
We really enjoyed our stay at this property. It was very clean. 3 bedrooms with private baths make it a great place for groups to stay. A short walk to the main street of Gatlinburg. The host was very communicative and everything went flawlessly. Would recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dakota P., Lawndale, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Gatlinburg Condo
This place has a great location, about a 5-8 minute walk to downtown! This property was very nice, and recently updated. Very comfy beds as well. The only downfall was the lack of hot water, after 1 person showering it was pretty cold. Other than that, we had a wonderful stay and would stay here again! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

BERTRAND H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome location
We will definitely be back in a few months
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
Great location, Clean, and perfect description of the condo! We enjoyed our girls weekend very much in Gatlinburg!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021