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Family Getaway Close to Parkway-w/ Theater and Game Room

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9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

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3 bedrooms3 bathrooms199.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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Pigeon Forge, TN
  • Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster
    4 min drive
  • Pigeon Forge Snow
    4 min drive
  • Subway
    12 min walk
  • Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)
    22 min drive

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

Family Getaway Close to Parkway-w/ Theater and Game Room

The Playful Bear is a beautifully decorated 3-bedroom, 3 bathroom cabin just a mile from the parkway in Pigeon Forge. This cabin has been lovingly reimagined and decorated in earthy tones and textures like stacked stone, hardwood floors, and rustic barn wood walls to create a modern rustic mountain lodge, with a few fun (and playful!) surprises. Every piece of furniture and décor is new, including many one-of-a-kind items handmade by local craftsmen. With beds for twelve, and a dedicated game room and theater space, there is something for everyone.

Just inside the door of The Playful Bear you will find a completely new kitchen with hickory cabinets, leathered granite countertops, a large farmhouse sink, a stacked stone island and backsplash, new appliances, and everything you need to whip up something good to eat. The kitchen opens to the dining area with a vaulted ceiling featuring rustic rough sawn beams and a large table that seats 8+ people. With four swivel stools at the counter, everyone has a spot to sit and gather for meals, conversation, and games. Beyond the dining area the vaulted ceiling and beams continue through the main living room which offers a gas fireplace, custom tables crafted from 100-year-old barn wood and logs, a large TV, plenty of seating options, and a cabinet filled with games and books for all ages. Walk through the living space and out onto the open deck with peekaboo mountain views, a beautiful spot to enjoy a mug of coffee in the morning or a glass of wine in the evening as you watch the sun set on the horizon.

The Playful Bear offers three king bedrooms plus another fun sleeping area. The two spacious bedrooms on this level are each furnished with new mattresses, cozy cotton quilts, nightstands, a large dresser and mirror, a TV, and each has their own attached bathroom with a handmade log vanity. One offers a double jetted tub and the other offers direct access to the back deck. The third bedroom is on the lower level, offers a king bed and new mattress topped with a cozy quilt, two handmade log nightstands, a TV, a large dresser, and a brand new bathroom just down the hall.

Another sleeping space on the lower level is the Bear's Den, which is sure to capture the hearts of your little ones! The Bear’s Den is accessed through a barn door in the lower-level king bedroom and has two sets of triple bunks on each side. Each bunk has its own reading light as well as a wooden shelf and charging outlet right next to it. This might well be the best place to sleep in the cabin, but remember…don’t wake the bear!!

On the lower level the rustic vibe of The Playful Bear continues but becomes a bit more colorful as you enter the phenomenal game room and theater space. It’s this space that inspired the cabin’s name! It will be Game On as you go head-to-head on the shuffleboard table, giant size wall mounted Connect Four game, PacMan cocktail arcade table, or play a game of Tempest, Astroids, or another challenge at the Atari Multi-cade. Keep track of your team on the wall mounted TV or try a game of checkers at the table.

Just beyond the game room is the theater space where you can use the projector to stream your favorite movie. Settle in to authentic movie theater seating, relax in a bean bag chair, or perch on a stool at the bar top as you enjoy popcorn or a drink from the snack bar. You can close the room darkening curtains for a true movie theater experience or keep them open to the game room – it’s up to you! The covered porch can be accessed from either the game room or theater space, and its string lights, porch swing for two, bistro table, TV, and inviting hot tub can even be enjoyed in the rain since there is a metal roof above it.

Would you like to go fishing while you are in town or go swimming? The Playful Bear has access to Honeysuckle Meadows seasonal outdoor swimming pool, deli, and year round outdoor fishing access. The pool is located about 10.3 miles from the pool. The Playful Bear not only has access to one fishing pond, but two. You do not have to have a fishing license to fish at this private catch and release fishing area. This Honeysuckle Meadows outdoor recreation area features beautiful Wears Valley area Views of the surrounding Mountain Area.Sleeps 12. Pet free. Smoke free.
During your stay at this chalet, you'll be within walking distance of Pigeon Forge Community Center. You'll find features like a water park, a spa tub, and an arcade/game room.
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Titanic Museum and 5 minutes from Island at Pigeon Forge
This chalet offers its guests a water park and a spa tub. Barbecue grills and an arcade/game room are also featured at the family-friendly chalet.

This Pigeon Forge chalet is smoke free.

Property manager

Reservation Specialist

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games room
  • Video games
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2152 sq ft (199.9 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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.

Property is also known as

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Family Getaway Close to Parkway-w/ Theater and Game Room Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was perfect except for check in time was to late to enjoy day or be ready for dinner
Lots to do in cabin just wish check in could have been around 2pm or 3pm so we could get ready for dinner
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Stayed for the Rod Run and the price was very reasonable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Playful bear
My 'framily' and I recently stayed at the Playful Bear and had a great experience. The property is well-suited for families and friends with children and teenagers, given its close proximity to numerous attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa D., East Granby

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice family vacation
We enjoyed our stay, the cabin was beautiful, clean, spacious, had everything we needed. The only drawback was the back deck with the hot tub, my son in law did not feel it was sturdy enough, therefore, the kids only used it once. The other drawback was the neighborhood, for us, it was not private enough. The houses are very close together. Loved the house and the office people we talked to were fantastic, always ready to answer a question. We would use the company again, maybe just not in that area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris G., Ocklawaha

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location, Fit our large family
The property was as advertised, and shown in the pictures. We have a family of 10, plus 2 boyfriends, with most of us being adult sized. We utilized everything in this cabin, and i can say i was thankful for the variety of things people were able to involve themselves in. We cooked meals, played games, watched movies, etc. We were grateful for the washer and dryer, and ran about 2 loads a day every day, with the size of our crew. I would have liked to play the shuffleboard table more, as it was fun. However, we found that with the cover over it (this was very helpful to have considering the sand) the table made a good "trough" to spread out the laundry in. So it was covered much of the time. The movie area was my personal favorite, to close the curtain and have a little bit of seclusion from the activity was nice. The bedrooms were very nice, and overall, the cabin was very nicely finished and maintained. With that said, i do have a suggestion for the owner, and maybe a heads up to other users. The downstairs room with 6 bunks is good for accomodatting a larger crew, like ours. However, everyone has to go into the one downstairs bath to change...and shower...and use the restroom. This creates quite a bottleneck. With 2 beds and 2 baths upstairs, and 7 beds and 1 bath dowstairs, it doesn't work well. I would recommend a remodel downstairs to add a half bath if possible. This would be immensely helpful. Overall, we loved our stay though. Great cabin!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient Location and Good Value
This is a good house. The interior is clean and great for kids. The game room / theatre in the basement is really cool and our kids loved it. The exterior decks were a bit dirty and in the summer time there is literally zero view of the mountains. Nonetheless, the house is in a great location and a very good value for the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful for a large family.
Our second stay in the Playful Bear was great for the whole family, just like the first. With boys aged 5 to 15, there was plenty of amenities to occupy the whole family. It is also very convenient to the Publix and attractions in Pigeon Forge.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Playful Bear is a fun experience and great location
We had a wonderful, family experience! Perfect location, lots of games and plenty of room!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family atmosphere
Great stay. Very family-friendly cabin with a game room and movie theatre. Very close to Main drag in Pigeon Forge and not a difficult drive up the mountain. Plenty of parking and easy access to the cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Chalet
Very cute chalet in Pigeon Forge. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun
Great place to stay for adults or with your kids. So much to do in the evening when winding down from your busy day. Love this home! We would like to come back with our grandkids.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Buck E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overview
Property was great the only down fall is the stove elements does not hold temp it overheats and burns. Also the teflon the skillets are gone and could not cook anything without the food sticking severely. Other than that the property was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer S.

Smaller Cabin with all necessities
This two bedroom cabin met our needs! Beds for 12 people and some arcade games with shuffleboard in basement for entertainment. As mentioned in ad bring your own TP and trash bags. The location of cabin is among new builds so construction sounds/traffic are present during working hours. You will go up and down steep roads. Carpenter Ants are present during the hotter months. The Fireside Chalets office hours are convenient for maintenance issue to be solved the next day.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

Liked: Cleanliness
AWESOME FAMILY VACATION
We had a great time; the cabin was outstanding! great location and very nice and clean. There we could not have been more pleased.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corey W.

Liked: Cleanliness
4th of july weekend
The cabin was great, way more space then our family of 5 needed, the game room and theatre were very cool for any time spent at cabin
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Michael S.

Good
Too much construction
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
We had a spectacular time in Pigeon Forge! The cabin was clean and cozy!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect space for a family
The cabin was just the right size for our group of 9. The kids had fun hanging downstairs with the movie room and shuffle board in the game room and enjoyed the bunk beds. It was a short drive to Dollywood everyday. We enjoyed our visit. There is currently a lot of nearby cabin construction going on in the area. It was not a big deal to us, but renters should be aware.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holi B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas at the Playful Bear
Wonderful experience from start to finish. The Playful Bear was exactly as advertised and our family had a blast staying there for the Christmas holiday. We especially loved the home theater with movie popcorn maker, stadium seats, sound speakers and more. I can’t say enough about the memories we created and look forward to the next time.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abby T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice cabin!
My fiancé and I took this vacation with our best friends and this cabin was VERY nice and decorated beautifully! I loved that the owners decorated for Christmas as well! We did have an issue with the Buck Hunter game in the basement not working, and the living room TV remote not working, so I called the office and they offered to send someone out to fix it immediately. We decided that it wasn’t a huge deal to us, so we opted out of having them come fix it, but I loved how ready to help they were! Everyone that I communicated with through the process all the way up until we left was very polite and professional. As far as the neighborhood goes, it was very well put together and nice, but there was construction for some new builds right by us that started very early, so expect the noise from that. My fiancé works in the construction industry so the noise didn’t bother us, but I do know that not everyone is used to those sounds. This cabin is close enough to Parkway (only about 3 minutes) but also far enough to give you the mountain feel. I would definitely recommend this cabin to friends and family, and we will be keeping it in mind for our next vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Melanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice but needs some fine tuning
The cabin was nicely decorated and and close to all the attractions in Pigeon Forge. The game room downstairs is a great idea but had a few issues. 1. It was cold even with it bring 65 degrees outside. We had to stay bundled up when we were down there. The one unit for the whole cabin could not keep it comfortable. 2. The projector has a big dark spot it in which ruined the theater experience. 3. The shuffle board table didn’t work well. It needed wax and sand and there was none to be found.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great, Family Friendly Property
This was a great, clean and fun house. Fireside Chalet was wonderful to work with. The location is up in the mountains a little to feel like you were away from the hustle and bustle, but still very close to all in Pigeon Forge.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Halisha S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for large families
A beautiful cabin with an excellent location. Lots of space for a large family. Very clean and well thought out. Love the attention to detail.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

Mardravious T.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay if you want to clean up everything you touch !
They charge you extra for everything they don’t have ! Horrible experience with the fireside team Cabin was nice really nice
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Steve F., USA. KENTUCKY

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice. Great location
3 couples stayed we all had a great time. We wish the view was better
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022