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Spacious and relaxing mountain chalet, perfect location! Many renovations!

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Games room
Outdoor spa tub
Exterior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, music library
Sports court

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire chalet

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪77 min drive‬

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Newly remodeled cabin with breathtaking views of the mountains in Gatlinburg!

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (146)
The price is €597
for 1 cabin
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Newly remodeled cabin with breathtaking views of the mountains in Gatlinburg!

About this property

Entire place

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

Spacious and relaxing mountain chalet, perfect location! Many renovations!

Welcome to Ursa Major!! (aka The Great Bear, or The Big Dipper)

We are proud to invite you to enjoy our 3 bedroom, 3 bath home in the heart of Chalet Village, Gatlinburg. Larger than most homes in the area, we feature spacious living and game rooms, full size pool table and bar, hot tub and sauna, two wrap-around decks and seasonal views! Plus access to Chalet Village Owner's Club community pools, fitness center and tennis courts. Many renovations have been completed to modernize this classic chalet.

Located in the heart of Chalet Village, Ursa Major has easy access to downtown Gatlinburg, the main entrance to Smoky Mountain National Park, Ober Gatlinburg, Chalet Village community pools, and is a quick drive to Pigeon Forge. This is an amazing mountain retreat, and the property size ensures that you're not too close to your neighbors. If you've been in this area, you know that the roads can sometimes be exciting to say the least! The drive to our house does feature a couple of switchbacks and climbs, but is easily doable and the driveway can accommodate 3 cars.

Upon entering, you'll instantly relax when you step into the open concept living room with vaulted ceilings and wall of windows that let in tons of natural light from the wrap-around deck. Also, we have updated the kitchen with new stainless steel appliances and large dining area.

Downstairs, you'll be thrilled with all of the features you're looking for in a mountain vacation home: Extra large hot tub on the deck, classic full size Brunswick pool table (with enough room to play!), wet bar with a microwave and coffee maker, large screen TV, and bonus Sauna!!

Ursa Major comfortably sleeps 8 people with 2 bedrooms on the main floor and one downstairs. The Master King suite has a private bathroom with shower. The second upstairs bedroom features a Queen bed with an adjacent full bathroom. The third bedroom downstairs has a King bed and another adjacent full bathroom. Plus we have a day bed with trundle in the game room. All bedrooms have TVs and cable package.

Please enjoy your stay and share your best memories! We're committed to delivering the best Gatlinburg vacation experience, and look forward to hosting many repeat visitors.

SEASONAL GUIDE TO STAYING AT URSA MAJOR
Staying at Ursa Major or the Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge area is amazing all year round, but there are some things things that are better depending on the season. Here's a general guide:

Spring (March/April/May)
Temperatures are generally mild with highs mostly in the 60s-70s and lows in the mid 30s-50s. March is one of the busiest months in the area. Bears are starting to venture out of their dens and seeing them around the neighborhood is a regular occurrence (sometimes even with new cubs!). Wildflowers and lightning bugs also are stars of the National Park. Increasing spring rains bring new green foliage, full streams and waterfalls. Note that mountain views from Ursa Major begin to lessen as the leaves fill in. Also, this is a great time to check out Dollywood when it opens for the year.

Summer (June/July/August)
Average highs in the high 80s and lows in the 60s. Chalet Village pools and recreational facilities are open to Ursa Major guests, and usually are open between Memorial Day and Labor Day. If you're looking for great hiking, the National Park is in full swing. On hotter days, keep in mind that the temperatures cool off by sometimes 10 degrees or more at the higher elevations. Views are obscured by dense trees at Ursa Major at this time and it feels like a cozy treehouse in the forest!

Fall (September/October/November)
Obviously the area is known for its amazing fall colors, and Ursa Major is right in the middle of the show! Though the timing of the peak colors vary from year to year, generally you will get to see some foliage between mid-September and early November. The timing also varies by elevation (Ursa Major is about 1100 feet above the town of Gatlinburg). There are many fall festivals happening including Octoberfest at Ober Gatlinburg, Gatlinburg Chili Cookoff, the Craftmen's Fair, Ripley's Fright Nights leading up to Halloween, and more.

Winter (December/January/February)
While this is the generally the slowest tourist time of year in the area, it's also a great opportunity to enjoy the area without the crowds! If shopping is your thing, that is definitely still on in downtown Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. If you like to ski, Ober Gatlinburg is usually open and they do have snow making capabilities (check their site for current conditions). With the leaves having fallen, mountain views from Ursa Major's window-filled living room and decks are at their best. Make sure to see an amazing sunset from the chalet! Also, keep an eye on the weather - snow and ice are possible, and conditions can even change from downtown on the way up the mountain. Four wheel drive vehicles and snow chains may be needed to get around Chalet Village in the winter months.
During your stay at this chalet, you'll be close to Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. You'll find features like a gym, a hot tub, and an arcade/game room.
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym and a sauna
  • 7 minutes by car from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 9 minutes from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
This chalet offers its guests a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. Barbecue grills and an arcade/game room are also featured at this chalet.

This Gatlinburg chalet is smoke free.

Property manager

Pete & Tara Fagan

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Unit size: 2,100 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 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.

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Spacious and relaxing mountain chalet, perfect location! Many renovations! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jared B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Times in the Smokies
The cabin was as advertised. Very close to downtown Gatlinburg and easy access to the Park. The drive up is a little tough the first time, but not too difficult to navigate. The cabin is cozy, clean, and has plenty of room for a family. The downstairs area had a tv and pool table that kept the kiddos occupied. All in all, this is a great place for a mountain getaway. Would love to stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness
New Year Trip
This is our second time staying at this cabin. Just like last year we absolutely loved our stay. I traveled with my mother, wife and three kids who are 14, 9 and 7. The cabin offers something for everybody. I love the two wood burning fire places. The pool table and games are wonderful and it also offers a nice, large hot tub. It is very spacious to where everybody can get away when needed. The drive up is fine as long as you are familiar with mountain driving. I have contacted the hosts on both of my trips and they are wonderful people. We have seen bears both of the times we stayed here and it was snowing when we left on the last day. We didn't want to leave. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant and clean
The home was beautiful and the Christmas decor made it even more special! The layout is unique and great for families traveling with multiple ages. Home was easy to find and navigate to and from.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B., Gadaden

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Trip
Stayed here for Thanksgiving with our grown children and had a wonderful time. Plenty of room for everybody. Close to downtown Gatlinburg and we even saw a bear from our back porch !
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unforgettable Stay: Bears, Comfort, and a Great Location!
Our stay at Pete and Tara's home was wonderful! With a group of six, we had daily bear sightings—an exciting, unique experience. The bedrooms were cozy, and the double decks were perfect for relaxing among the trees. There wasn’t much of a mountain view due to tall trees, but the listing photos accurately show each season’s views. We visited in fall, and the scenery matched the winter photos with bare trees. The updated rec room sound system was great, and I loved the Bluetooth speakers! The sauna and hot tub were also perfect for unwinding after a day of hiking or exploring the city. There were plenty of games to keep us entertained indoors. If you’re not comfortable with steep, curvy roads, this spot might not be ideal. Have someone guide you into the driveway and watch for bears. While we had no issues, bears did open a nearby car door, so keep cars locked and food out. The house had ample space for all of us, and the kitchen was well-equipped. I’d recommend grabbing groceries at Walmart before heading up, especially if you want to avoid driving at night. The owners were fantastic and quickly shared our bear encounter video, which gave us all a good laugh! Just a short drive to town, the location is convenient for shopping, moonshine tasting, and dining. The house was thoughtfully stocked with essentials, and we felt safe with the bears nearby by following the owners’ advice. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Shelby L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family weekend
We stayed for a weekend with family. The house was as pictured and had everything we needed. Bring your own pillows though because the ones provided are flat. Definitely active bears (obviously) in the area because they scratched up my truck trying to open the doors.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and spacious
Property was very clean, and the cabin was nice and spacious for three people. Plenty of entertainment and the hot tub and sauna were great for relaxation. There were a couple of things that didn’t work like the oven hood fan and the jacuzzi bathtub jets, but overall was a great experience and a very fair price.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Break - 2024
Good visit. Watch for bears!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony R K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awsome Place to stay
Was here for my bachelor trip and loved the cabin and how close it was to everything in gatlinburg!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place with plenty of room
The mountain chalet was a comfortable and spacious place for me and four additional adult family members. We stayed five nights and were able to come back each day after hiking and siteseeiing to enjoy a quiet and relaxing time resting in the comfy beds, living room or hot tub. The place was very clean and well stocked. The kitchen is a little bit tiny but we made do. It is quite a windy and a little bit scary drive to the cabin for me -a flatlander ;) - but my husband didn’t have a problem. The bear were definitely around. One crawled in our car after we brought pizza home- we forgot to lock the doors and it could smell the pizza though there was none in the car. No damage but gave my sister a fright when she went out to get something g outside and the bear was right there. Another bear crawled up the tree as my husband was sitting in the hot tub literally about ten feet away! The owners were very responsive and it was super easy to check in and out. We definitely recommend this place! and stocked well.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Emily C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly what we needed!
My family and I came down to Gatlinburg for my daughters dance nationals. This house was about 15 minutes from the convention center, which is where we needed to go daily. The house was cery clean, and organized. We loved the hot tub out on the patio. The seperate upstairs/downstairs was perfect for splitting up the family and the gameroom bed was perfect for my 4 and 6 year olds! The community pool was PERFECT for my kids. It was clean, nice staff, and facilities were cleaned. We were bery careful to keep our car doors locked and food out od the vehicle. However, we did come home for a quick lunch and shower. We came back outside to find the passenger door was opened and the neighbors stated a bear opened it. The bear was next door and smashed the window of that vehicle...thankfully not ours! SO...make sure you DO NOT HAVE FOOD IN YOUR CAR, and LOCK YOUR DOORS! We did see about 6 bears in the area. They are really cute, but that last bear was a little intense. Must've been a mama! The communication between myself and the owners was very womderful. We needed to extend our stau by one day. The week before, they reached out right back with confirmation. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and would love to stay there again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice house. Easy check in and out. We had to leave a day early due to my mom passing away.
The house was nice. We were not there much. Mainly just to shower and sleep. We did cook out one evening.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

NIkki H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great visit
Loved the house. However, there was an odd smell like a musty or moldy smell. We sprayed some Scentsy air freshener and it was fine. If you are not Mountain driving people be aware. We were fine with it and saw several bears everything we went up or down. We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D., Enon

Liked: Cleanliness
Back to Nature
Lovely property that had everything you could ask for. Including daily visits from the local bears. (We actually loved seeing them after we got use to it). The owner was fast to reply on questions and concern. We spent 4 nights at this property and found it to be a nice trip to Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge and the Smokies. Made sure we headed back before dark as the switch back road getting to the house was a bit scary the first time but had no trouble after the first time in daylight. The hot tub and sauna were wonderful as well as the pool table. We loved being on the deck in the evening and first thing in the morning as the sun was coming up. The house had lots of space for 4 of us and a 7 month old baby.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristian H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay near Gatlinburg
I visited this home with some other friends for a long weekend and we all had an amazing time. Pete was very responsive and helpful, the hot tub and sauna were great amenities to have, and the kitchen was well supplied. This is a terrific place to stay for a group or a family.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas Getaway
From the minute we arrived, I knew this cabin was going to be perfect for my family. I have stayed in several cabins in the Gatlinburg area and the interior of this one is my favorite so far. The main floor is so comfortable windows everywhere. The kitchen looks small on the pictures, but it is an open enough floor plan so you really don't think about it. The master bed room is huge. All bedrooms were very comfortable and met our needs. I have a 13 year old and she stayed on the bed in the game room and loved it. It gave her some space. Speaking of the game room, it has a very nice pool table with everything you need and a perfectly placed bar area. The hot tub was perfect and we used it every night. My favorite part of the cabin is that it has wood burning fireplaces on both levels. It was wonderful to have one upstairs while watching tv, but also be able to light one if you are going to be downstairs. Make sure to bring your own wood. I grilled burgers and the grill works great. I had a few questions for Pete during the week and he answered me very quickly every time. He even called once to explain something, so the hosts are great. All week we were looking for the bears. On the last day, after we had given up, I was about to go outside to put something in my truck and there they were walking down the road. We watched 4 of them for about 15 minutes. If I had to say anything negative, I have stayed in cabins with better views, but it is still good. Great place. 10/10!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick Getaway
Attention to detail by owner is great! I’ve been to several cabins where pool sticks were broken and no chalk or maybe hot tub wasn’t functioning properly. However, this owner was wonderful. Flexible and attention to detail were spot on. Hot tub was clean and working. Pool table had nice cues and included ample chalk. We got to see some bears coming up the mountain on the way to the cabin. Great experience overall - thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gatlinburg 2023
Truly enjoyed our stay. The house is older but still very comfortable. Two levels so we had kids on the bottom and adults on top. Wifi and cable so I still got to watch ball games. Owners were very quick to respond to questions. Only wish we had time to stay a few more days.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for Girls Getaway
Hosts were fantastic <3!! From check in to check out! Let us check in early...and very easy to communicate with and answered emails quickly! The cabin was beautiful and a perfect size for our group. Hot tub-perfect! Pool table-fun! And...WE SAW BEARS!! and from reading the guest book so did a lot of others! Very easy to get to Gatlinburg, the Park, Pigeon forge... You name it. Definitely a 10+!! Would stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Melissa M.

Beautiful setting
We stayed 3 nights. Location is beautiful. It rained most of our stay. Cabin was cozy. One side of the house was letting water in from the rain so our charcoal got wet, but it was fine. Messaged owner and received an immediate response. Was expecting new towels the next day due to having to get the water off the floor. We didn’t get any, but we’re able to wash what we had (was more worried about damage to the house for the owner). Bears greeted us within 20 minutes of our arrival. It was a very nice stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
We had a great time and saw many bears!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doreen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
The house was absolutely amazing,along with the view. The owners were very easy to communicate with. There is so much to do there in downtown. If looking for a place to relax and just do nothing or a place to go back to after along day of adventure's. This is the perfect place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023