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Experience Mountain Charm near Ripley's Aquarium, Private, Hot Tub, Firepit Dogs

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Exterior
Outdoor spa tub
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, books
Games room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Historic Ogle Log Cabin
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Traffic Light #5
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Anakeesta
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪68 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Experience Mountain Charm near Ripley's Aquarium, Private, Hot Tub, Firepit Dogs

Black Bear Hideaway hosted by Jennie Wehmeyer

LOCATION and Serenity! Do you want privacy and be only 1 mile from downtown Gatlinburg? Then Black Bear Hideaway is your place! We would love to host you! This cabin is in a wooded, nature filled neighborhood on a 1/2 acre lot.

We (Van and Jennie) love hosting people at our cabins! We want your stay to be fun and stress free. Read our reviews and see what others say. We appreciate the opportunity to host you at our family's cabin.

The space
Find yourself surrounded by tall, majestic Smoky Mountain trees! Little Pigeon River is right down the street! Professionally decorated cabin, private master suite with newly renovated bathroom and its own screened in porch, Game room, Insta worthy Mural, and much more! Sleeps 8 in beds.


The Cabin

- Hot Tub
- Wifi 200 Mbps
- Game room w/ 60 arcade game table + shuffleboard + board games
- Outdoor charcoal grill
- Sleeps 8 in beds
- 3 bedrooms with 4 beds
- 2 full bathrooms
- Private Master with King bed and ensuite bath
- Screened porch upstairs off Master
- Two downstairs porch areas
- 3 Roku streaming TVs (byo passwords for Netflix etc)
- Washer and Dryer
- Kitchen with gas stove, pots, dishes etc, spice rack
- A/C and heat
- Insta- worthy Mural
- Coffee station
- Easy parking (see below)
- Entire cabin to yourself

10 minute walk to the tram and mountain coaster and hillbilly golf
Minutes drive to the gates of the Great Smokey Mountain National Park
Minutes drive to fly fishing streams. Easy walk to new restaurants!
17 minute drive to Dollywood Amusement Park

Parking- 5-6 vehicles, depending on their size, will fit in the driveway and carport. If that many cars are here, the ones close to the cabin will need vehicles moved to get out.

Details

2nd floor- Master bedroom with King bed, private full bath with soaking tub, private screened deck, Roku TV
1st floor- Bedroom 2 has a queen bed with Roku TV
1st floor- Bedroom 3 has a Log queen bunk bed, sleeps 4
1st floor- Game room, living room, kitchen

Master Suite
Upstairs is the spacious Master suite. A King bed with new cooling gel mattress and a just renovated bathroom with soaking tub. Enjoy the Roku TV or relax with a beverage on the screened in balcony.

Bedroom 2
First floor bedroom with new queen cooling gel mattress. The Roku TV and soothing decor will create sweet dreams of the Smokey Mountains. Enjoy a private entrance to the back porch.

Bedroom 3
First floor bedroom with log queen bunk beds! A huge hit with the kids yet sturdy enough adults.

Kitchen
Our kitchen is stocked with pots, pans, plates, glasses, silverware, cookie pans, knives, toaster, crockpot, blender, coffee bar and spice rack. The table seats six with two bar stools at the counter.

Gameroom
On the first floor in a separate room off living room. There is a shuffle board table, an arcade game with 60 games including Pacman, Galaga, Dig Doug, Donkey Kong and more! Board games and scrabble on the wall.

Outside
The hot tub is covered. There are 2 separate porch areas on the main level. Third porch is upstairs off the master suite. The front porch has a swing and rocking chairs. The back porch is great for relaxing. The mural is the perfect place to take your Insta photos! Hand painted and designed by a local artist just for Black Bear Hideaway.

Dogs are welcome! First dog is $75, second dog is $25. Owners are asked to clean up after dogs inside and outside.

Black Bear Hideaway is in a woodsy area. We have pest control come every month plus additional quarterly visits. Our cabin has been professionally sealed. You might see bugs despite these efforts. Bears are frequent visitors to the area.


No parties
No smoking inside
Guests must be 20+ or children staying with parents. If you are younger than 21 and would like to book, please message me.


Starter sets of shampoo, soaps, toilet paper and paper towels are provided. You may need to purchase more during your stay.

Charcoal, lighter fluid and matches are not provided.

For your protection there is a security camera at both front door and carport entrances.

No refunds for weather/natural disaster/power outages or anything out of our control. Please purchase travel insurance through the platform.
During your stay at this cabin, you'll be within walking distance of Anakeesta. Features include a water park, a spa tub, and an arcade/game room. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cabin.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Anakeesta and a few minutes from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
This cabin offers its guests a water park and a spa tub. Barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly cabin.

This Gatlinburg cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Jennie Wehmeyer

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games room
  • Video games
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grills
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Theme parks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities

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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 and a first aid kit
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

Secluded Cabin Hot Tub Game Room 1 mile to downtown Gatlinburg

Experience Mountain Charm near Ripley's Aquarium, Private, Hot Tub, Firepit Dogs Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 26 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lee Ann W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Stay for Holidays
Great location for a holiday stay with family. Perfect sized cabin for our family. Beautiful views, great location, excellent recommendations by the host. The cabin had excellent WiFi service that allowed for my husband to catch up on work and my kids to stream without interference. The highlight was the Master Suite with the soaker tub to relax and warm up after a long day of sightseeing on the top of Anakeesta! Would highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary Trip
My husband and I stayed here for our anniversary and everything about the cabin was amazing. The pictures hardly do the cabin and the amenities justice! It was spotless and just as described and we look forward to coming back sometime. Jennie is an amazing hostess and I would highly recommend her cabin. was an amazing hostess
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our home in Tennessee
Favorite place to stay in Gatlinburg. It is perfect every time. We will be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gatlinburg business
The property was very nice and convenient to shopping and exploring downtown Gatlinburg. The cabin was perfect for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denice M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Cabin Close to Town
We really enjoyed our stay at this beatiful cabin. It was not only clean, it was warm and welcoming. Our hosts made sure we had everything we needed. The scenery was beautiful and serene. The cabin is in close proximity to both, Pigeon Forge and downtown Gatlinburg. We hoghly recommend this cabin for your next Smokey Mointain vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Britney L., Springfield, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
We loved our stay. It was convenient to the Gatlinburg strip with a short drive (definitely not walkable with hills).
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!!
Everything was awesome! Great communication, very clean, nothing we needed that wasn’t already there. It is a beautiful cabin
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hope F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for a getaway!
We loved this cabin. It was everything we expected it to be and we will be choosing this cabin for our next trip to Gatlinburg!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for Pkwy access!
We loved staying here — we knew we would be spending time at the aquarium and restaurants on the Gatlinburg parkway so we wanted to be close by, but still feel in the mountains. This was it! Hot tub, in the woods, great porches, log cabin, but a 3 minute drive to the main drag. My kids loved the game room. Great tvs (football season!), roomy kitchen and dining. Covered parking, keypad entry. Jennie was so easy to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ginger P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very private
Not enough yard space for gathering outside around the grill . The queen bunk bed was too large for the room. Hard to get in and out of and make up and very uncomfortable. Otherwise the cabin was beautiful and decorated great. Very convenient location.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best rental
Our cabin was so clean and nice. I brought stuff and did not need it. They thought of everything. The owner kept in touch with us and was so easy to deal with. Loved the cabin and the area even had a black bear nearby us that top the trip. Would love to stay here again. Thanks for the memories.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Break 2022
Jennie was so helpful recommending places to eat. The location of the cabin is perfect. Close enough to town to walk but still very private and wooded. We even had a bear walk right by the cabin. The cabin was well stocked with everything you need! Will definitely stay here again when returning to Gatlinburg.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome cabin in the mountains
This cabin had a great location to downtown Gatlinburg and the national park. This cabin was very clean and stocked with everything we needed. The retro game table and shuffle board entertained us every day, the hot tub and soaking tub were just what we needed after hiking! I would love to stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keianne T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, Peaceful, and Fun
We had an amazing stay! Jennie was a WEALTH of information. She gave things to do, places to eat, and a warm welcome. SUPER easy to get in contact and responses were fast. She made check in seemless and we were able to check in 3hrs early! Myself and 7 others stayed Labor Day weekend. The house was absolutely beautiful and spacious! Open porch w/ swings, game room, beautiful back yard, jacuzzi, a WELL equipped kitchen, and 3 bed rms. I will say the property is definitely a mountain experience. Getting to the house is a bit of a curvy inclined drive but worth it. Just drive REAL slow. Also it is bear country, which Jennie did warn about. Unfortunately, one of our friends had a visitor in their car one night. LOCK your car doors!!! They are fine, it was gone by morning lol. Location is right on the strip and close to EVERYTHING! Anakeesta, Ripleys Attractions, shops, stores of all kinds, high ropes, ziplining, and more. Definitely will book again if the property is available in the future :D
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Parma B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Homely Home
Wonderful Love to come and stay again. Very cosy and homely environment. Kids felt not being away frOm home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diem T.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin was very clean and very well stocked. There is a leak at the back door to the hot tub.
Overall, good experience and would book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trever B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for my family of 8.
This cabin was awesome!! Cute, clean and lots of games and activities. The location is perfect as well. It’s close enough to town to walk but far enough away that it’s private and quite. Will definitely stay here if I ever make it back to the smoky mountains!!! Thank you!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jack D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
My family and I had a great time. Love the cabin. Had everything we needed. Host was great to work with and communication was excellent. Easy check in and was pretty easy to find. No issues what so ever with the cabin and kids had plenty to do at the cabin. Walking distance to everywhere. We loved our stay there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Henry O., Columbia, SC

Liked: Cleanliness
Close in to Gatlinburg
Lovely cabin in Gatlinburg. The shuffleboard and arcade game were hits with our kids. Loved the proximity to city center. Had a great time and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

erika m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation to Tennessee
Our family of 5 had a great stay at this property for our first visit to Tennessee. We enjoyed the amenities of this home and it’s proximity to so many sight-seeing musts in the area. Great communication with the property owner, Jennie. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul E., Saraland, AL USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Gatlinburg
Cabin was excellent in every way. Inside Gatlinburg.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anabel C., Austin, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect cabin!
This was the perfect cabin for our Gatlinburg getaway! It was clean and decorated soooo cute! Jeannie thought of everything! I love that the communication with her was super quick too! Great location too! Can’t wait to be back maybe in the summer!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kendall B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This cabin was very nice!
This cabin was both cozy and relaxing! Everything was very much organized and my family and I felt at home! Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to stay near Gatlinburg!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert O.

Liked: Cleanliness
AWESOME CABIN AND LOCATION!
Loved the cabin! Clean, convenient, quite!! We have been coming to Gatlinburg for the last 17 years, we started renting cabins about 10 years ago and by far, this one has been the best! We will definitely be staying here for years to come!! Cabin owner was quick to reply and checked in on us two or three times to see how things were going. FIVE STAR REVIEW IN ALL CATEGORIES!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jerry T.

Liked: Cleanliness
vacation
the cabin is very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021