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Stunning view, location & Cabin amenities- 2.4 mi to Gatlinburg

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Interior
Smart TV, fireplace
Miscellaneous
Outdoor pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire chalet

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12197 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Traffic Light #10
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪73 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Stunning view, location & Cabin amenities- 2.4 mi to Gatlinburg

Welcome to Homegrown Hideaways! We are obsessed with giving you a 5 star experience and are excited to share our special Smoky Mountain Hideaway with you!

LIVING ROOM –
Awe-inspiring view, right when you walk in the door to the chalet, stops you in your tracks! The panoramic views of Downtown Gatlinburg, Ober Gatlinburg Gondola & the Great Smoky Mountains are just stunning! The living room connects to the kitchen and dining room with beautiful, two story tongue in groove surroundings, gas fireplace and dining area setting this great room apart and making it perfect for entertaining! It is warm, cozy and ready for you to relax and enjoy the views or binge watch from the 50" HD Flat Screen TV & plush leather furniture. Fireplace season is October through March.

EXCELLENT RECREATION AREAS
You never need to leave the chalet to enjoy your vacation with an excellent recreation room and two private decks to enjoy! There is a classic pool table and arcade game, board games and 50” HD TVs!

Lower floor of the chalet has a game room complete with:
• Pool table
• Whiskey barrel arcade video game (no charge) with 60+ classic arcade games
• Assorted board games
• Hot Tub with 7 person capacity outside game room
• 50” HD TV and full cable service
• Large outdoor deck with chairs and stunning view
• Corn hole game for outdoor use

Main floor:
• Living room with 50” HD TV and full cable service & gas fireplace (available Oct-March)
• Exterior deck with breathtaking panoramic views of the downtown, the Ober Gatlinburg Gondola & the Great Smoky Mountains

BEDROOMS
The chalet sleeps up to 12 guests with 4 bedrooms and a queen mattress pull out sofa in the living room. Each bedroom is appointed with beautiful Smoky Mountain themed quilts, hand crafted log frame beds and cozy comforters. Two of the bedrooms are suites with full bathrooms attached in bedroom.

Lower floor (sleeps 4 people):
• Bedroom with King bed & HD TV with full cable service
• Bedroom with Queen bed
• Full bathroom with shower/bathtub combo

Main floor (sleeps 4 people):
• Master bedroom suite with King bed, HDTV with cable and attached full bathroom with tub/shower combination
• Living room with a queen pull-out sofa bed

Top floor (sleeps 4 people):
• Master Bedroom suite with King bed, bunk bed (2 twin beds), HD TV and full cable service
• Bathroom with tub and shower

DECKS - 2 decks off the back of the chalet with dining table, premium seating, hot tub and stunning views

DINING ROOM – Rustic wooden dining table with seating for 8 right near the kitchen bar with seating for 4 more. The deck connected to the kitchen & living room also has an outdoor dining table perfect for 6 to enjoy dinner and two large high back Adirondack chairs.

KITCHEN – Well-appointed with all the major utensils, silverware, dishes, glasses and cookware needed for you to create & serve gourmet meals. Electric stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, Keurig coffee maker, drip coffee maker, toaster, blender, etc.

ADDITIONAL AMENITIES –
• Access to Chalet Village Facilities which include 3 different club houses, three separate pool facilities including water-slide, children’s play fountain, four tennis courts, two game rooms with pool table, foosball, air hockey, arcade games, children’s play structure, concession stands & more. These facilities are included with your stay with seasonal swimming pools available from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
• High speed Wi-Fi
• Full size washer and dryer in the chalet
• Convenient location to downtown Gatlinburg only 2.4 miles away and 2.2 miles to the entrance to Ober Gatlinburg! Easy access to great restaurants, shopping, Ripley's Aquarium, & the entrance to The Great Smoky Mountains National Park all only 7-10 min drive (2.4 miles) away.
• Convenient access to Pigeon Forge, less than 9 miles away, with access to the Gatlinburg bypass which allows you to avoid the peak season traffic in Gatlinburg on your way to the Pigeon Forge attractions
• Only 12 miles away from the entrance to Dollywood/Splash Country!
• Just minutes from this chalet is the beautiful Gatlinburg Community Center - a complex with indoor swimming pool, basketball court, ping pong, bowling alley, weight room and showers. For a very reasonable fee visitors are welcome to take advantage of this beautiful complex.
• Convenient paved parking with plenty of space for 4 standard size SUVs. No RV or trailer parking permitted.
• Heating & A/C
• Gas grill – connected to the mainline so no worry about propane running out
• We provide a set of starter supplies to allow you to get settled when you arrive. They include 2 trash bags, ~10 Keurig pods, 2 dishwasher pods, a paper towel roll, a small liquid dish soap bottle, toilet paper, a small bottle of shampoo, body lotion, body wash, conditioner, and a soap bar for each bathroom, towels, and bed linens. They are designed so that you are all set when you arrive but not to last the entire trip.

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• Big Bear – 9438835
• Mountain Bearadise - 2289704
• Bear Creek - 2472348
• Bearfoot in Smokies – 2283755
• Bear Crossing - 2174329
During your stay at this chalet, you'll be close to Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. An outdoor pool, a gym, and a water park are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park or swim in the outdoor pool
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts and a gym
  • 6 minutes by car from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 8 minutes from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
This chalet offers its guests a water park, an outdoor pool, and a spa tub. A fitness center, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the family-friendly chalet.

This Gatlinburg chalet is smoke free.

Property manager

Chris

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor Pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Games room
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness centre
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis on site
  • Rafting nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Kayaking 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Unit size: 2121 sq ft (197 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • 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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 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.

Stunning view, location & Cabin amenities- 2.4 mi to Gatlinburg Reviews

Reviews

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Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

joy s., stony brook, ny

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
My family of 6 with 4 kids in their 20s LOVED the chalet. It's location was perfect for hiking in the park and getting to town. The pool table and hot tub were also huge hits. The house was very welcoming for the holidays- it even had a beautifully decorated Christmas tree!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful place to stay
This is my THIRD time this year staying at this cabin. I seriously cannot say enough amazing things about this place and the owners Chris and Morgan. I have stayed at other cabins this year and this is by far the best place we’ve ever been to. The view alone is absolutely breathtaking, the amenities are wonderful, the hot tub and grill were so nice to have, and Chris and Morgan go above and beyond for their guests. I have so many heath problems that require special accomplishments and have prevented me from staying anywhere on vacation for years and they have provided everything needed to keep me safe and more. It snowed while we were there and the internet was running slower in the entire area so I texted them in the middle of the night to let them know and Morgan responded within 2-3 minutes to let me know she was in contact with the internet provider. She took care of the problem right away and we were able to enjoy the internet very shortly after again. The same day the power went out due to the snowstorm and again, they responded instantly to work on getting it fixed and reported and they had an update almost instantly and the power came back on within 30 minutes. It’s truly a combination of things that make this place so great but I will never forget the incredible memories we made here and will never plan to stay anywhere else. Morgan and Chris have it all. If you’re looking for a beautiful view with lots of space and extra accommodations look no further!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect getaway
Chris and Morgan are hands down the best chalet owners I’ve ever stayed with. My family and I recently stayed with them and I had such an incredible time I went back 5 days later with my boyfriend and our best friend! I have multiple disabilities and for years travel has been impossible. Not anymore!! Any and every accommodation I needed they made happen and then some. The view is spectacular, the chalet is fully stocked and the game room is incredible. I don’t ever want to stay anywhere else and we WILL be coming back here indefinitely. Thank you Chris and Morgan for giving me something money could never buy me.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb G.

Liked: Cleanliness
An Unforgettable Experience!!
From the moment we booked our trip Chris and Morgan have been going above and beyond for me and my family. My daughter has multiple health conditions and has special needs so she hasn’t been able to go on vacation with us for so long. They worked so hard to ensure a safe place for her to stay. The view was absolutely breathtaking, the best we’ve ever seen and we’ve been to a LOT of chalets. We loved sitting together on the top deck as a family, grilling out and relaxing. The rooms were very clean and inviting and there was lots of storage for our belongings. The pool room downstairs was AMAZING and the hot tub was so relaxing! They truly exceeded all of our expectations and because of their understanding and the extra steps they took to prepare the chalet for us my daughter was finally able to safely enjoy a vacation again since her diagnoses with NO issues!! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Papa Bear Chalets, we will be staying with you again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seara G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends Trip
The house was perfect! Bed was super comfortable, kitchen stocked with utensils and we loved playing cornhole on the deck with the beautiful weather!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Cabin above Gatlinburg
We had a great time at Papa Bear Chalet. This house was a perfect size for our group (5 adults and 2 kids). We especially enjoyed spending time on the massive decks, taking in the beautiful view of the Smokies above Gatlinburg. The location provided easy access into Gatlinburg and the national park. We saw lots of bears, and the access to the community pools was great for the hot summer days. If you're taking a trip to the Smokies, we would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cabin
The cabin was perfect: clean, well stocked for cooking, and had an amazing view and a great deck.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views and awesome hosts!
We had an amazing time at Papa Bear Chalet! The chalet was beautiful and the property/views were incredible! We enjoyed spending time on the deck every morning and the chalet had everything we needed. The guide was thorough and easy to understand. Chris and Morgan were very communicative and made the stay so much better! We will absolutely be back in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bear Sightings
We loved our stay and just amazing when we saw a family of four bears. Our first trip to Gatlinburg, which will be memorable for years. Host and house were perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda C., Albertville, AL

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views
We were here with the kids and grandkids for Spring Break. This cabin is incredible, the views of downtown Gatlinburg and the mountains were breathtaking. The cabin was just as listed. Plenty of room. Kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed. Grandkids loved the pool table and the video games. And we all enjoyed the hot tub! Great communication with the owners. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your cabin! Would love to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

colby j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our family
We picked this property for its location close to Ober Mountain skiing. It was perfect. The cabin was just as pictured. Easily fit our family. 2 adults and 5 kids under 13. They loved the games and hot tub. We ordered in most nights and were surprised they delivered up the mountain! Super cozy and just what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable, spacious home with gorgeous views
This is a wonderful property and would love to stay here again. Our hosts were very responsive and available for our every need. The drive up the mountain may intimidate some but just relax and follow the directions provided and you'll be solid. This chalet is very roomy and would comfortably handle a few families and has additional amenities to entertain...from the hot tub, to the arcade game, deck space, pool table, cornhole, etc. We were visited by a black bear family our first night. If you plan on staying in much of your visit, there are plenty of pots, pans utensils at your disposal. You have a gas grill on the balcony too should you want to bbq. It's a wonderful home and would love to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Papa Bear Chalet
This home and owner were first class. The home is big, clean and has amazing views. Went 2nd week of November, saw black bears each day, just walking around. The game room was so much fun, large hot tub and great kitchen/family room. Host was awesome, always in touch and giving information as we went along. Totally recommend if you are staying in Gatlinburg.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R., Hendersonville

Liked: Cleanliness
*Amazing*
This place was absolutely amazing. The cabin itself was wonderful - clean, spacious, beautiful. There were 7 of us and we had more than enough room. The view from the decks were stunning. We loved being able to see not only the tram from Ober go by but also seeing the city down below. One of the best cabins we’ve ever stayed in, and we’ve been coming to the mountains every year for almost 10 years now. Communication with the owners was perfect. We didn’t have any issues but I know we would have had no problems getting in touch if we did. They checked on us to make sure everything was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teena G.

Liked: Cleanliness
ANNIVERSARY GETAWAY
The cabin is incredible!!!!! The views are spectacular, you can see for miles. This cabin has everything you need plus things you didn't know that you needed. The kitchen is fully stocked, beds are very comfy, you will sleep like a baby after a day in the park or shopping downtown. The decor is rustic and beautiful you feel at home as soon as you open the door. Parking is level and easy. We seen bears everyday so keep your car doors locked. Communication was great with the Host!!! We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin
Great cabin with a beautiful view! Our extended family of 8, including our 4 year old granddaughter, really enjoyed our stay at Papa Bear. Plenty of space for us all to hang out and not be on top of each other, but also areas that we can come together and still have room to move. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elliott V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memorable experience w/ family
The property was as advertised , in the hills so be prepared to traverse carefully yet the roads are paved & the scenery is gorgeous. Property was extremely clean and cared for. The arcade was the only thing not operational at the time yet the kids brought their own ps5 so no biggie. The porch views were amazing and the owner Chris was as responsive of a property owner that I've experienced in rentals period. Perfect example was a broken grill brush when communicated a new one was delivered the next day and left at the doorstep so I can continue to grill which was a great feature to have. Property was well stocked & had the amenities above and beyond necessary for the 6 of us w/ plenty room to spare including access to 3 different community pools. Comfortably Id say max 9-10 ppl . I would definitely recommend & stay there again in future was a great experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh-Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Smoky Adventure
We had a great time at the Papa Bear Chalet. It was a nice house with a beautiful view. The owners were absolutely wonderful. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly L.

Liked: Cleanliness
1st time to Tennessee
This was my family’s 1st time visiting Tennessee and the mountains. We chose Gatlinburg because we had heard that there’s many things to do there, and we chose to stay in a cabin so that we all could be together. This cabin was beautiful! It was cozy and felt very much like being in our own home. The view from the decks and windows was breathtaking. There was plenty of room that we could spread out and be separate if we wanted privacy or we could all be together, if we wanted. This is also pet friendly and we had our dogs with us. Also, I did reach out to the owners a few times with questions, and they got back to me very quickly and easily. The house is about 5 minutes from the town. It was an easy ride back and forth, and there’s so much to see and do in Gatlinburg. It’s also a short ride to Pigeon Forge, which also has much to do there. We didn’t get to do everything on this trip, so we will have to plan to come back again. One week stay wasn’t long enough! I will definitely reach out to the owners again, when we plan to come back. I loved staying in their home!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Mountain View!!
This beautiful house was perfect for our group of 8. Every evening, we enjoyed a glass of wine on the deck that overlooked the gorgeous mountains. We were all excited to spot lots of bears while driving to and from the house. We would definitely recommend and would love to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sen I.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful place for a family.
If you want a mountain experience please stay at this place. We had plenty of room for 11 and plus two dogs yes they are fur friendly . We had the most beautiful view of gatlinburg from that mountain top. We got to see lots of wild life turkey bear . The cabin is equipped. With almost everything you need .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Breathtaking and just as described!
Wow. This cabin was exactly as described and just as stunning as in the pictures. It was such a relief to arrive at a cabin where the pictures and description were not deceiving as this has happened to us in the past on a different booking website. The owners are very kind and communicative and kept us informed throughout our stay - even to warn us about upcoming bad weather!! Views are stunning and the location is fabulous up on a mountain with not too far of a drive to get into town. The only bad thing is that our stay is now over! We will definitely be returning. Don’t look elsewhere - I promise you’ll want to book this cabin!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

JAYNE H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin, great view!
We enjoyed our stay at Papa Bear Chalet very much. The view is spectacular, and the cabin is beautiful and very well outfitted. It was well stocked with a few necessities, and our host was easy to reach. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful chalet in the Smokies!
It was just perfect. Very well appointed, very well stocked/supplied and communication with the host was wonderful! We couldn't have asked for a better experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect cabin for family getaway
Papa Bear Chalet was perfect for our family getaway. We had 3 families (the grandparents, one family with teenager, one family with a 3 & 5 year old) and the layout of the cabin was perfect for each family to have their own space/floor! My teenager loved the game room and the 3 & 5 year olds loved the bunk beds. The cabin is easy to get to and very close to downtown Gatlinburg. Views were great of the mountains in the distance and you could see all of downtown. The hosts were amazing in providing information on grocery shopping (highly recommend using Instacart to deliver groceries on check-in day), where to eat, and things to do. They were very quick to respond to any questions and help on anyway they could. Next time we come back to Gatlinburg, we’ll definitely be looking to stay here again! Highlights of our trip were Annakeesta and renting UTVs to ride through the national forest for the day! Absolutely beautiful city!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022