Big Bear Cabin is a 5-bedroom, 3,024 sqft, private mountain retreat, with stunning views of the Great Smoky Mountains, located less than 10 minutes (2.5 miles) from downtown Gatlinburg & the National Park entrance. 3-story cabin sleeps 14 people & packed with activities designed for entertainment, including a hot tub, pool table, Foosball, arcade games, custom log poker table, outdoor fire pit, access to community pools (2.1 miles away), kitchen stocked with all major cooking utensils, etc
Plan your perfect holiday escape at our cozy cabin, where crisp mountain air, sparkling lights, and festive cheer set the scene for an unforgettable getaway. Gather by the fire, sip hot cocoa as the snow falls, and soak in the magic of the season from the porch. Your winter wonderland retreat is waiting. Come make it yours!
LIVING ROOM – Awe-inspiring two-story windows opening up to panoramic views of the Great Smoky Mountains and a large, two-story wood-burning fireplace set this room apart! It is warm, cozy, and ready for you to relax and enjoy the views or binge-watch from the 55" HD Flat Screen TV & plush leather furniture. Fireplace season is October through March.
MULTIPLE RECREATION AREAS
You never need to leave the cabin to enjoy your vacation with three separate entertainment areas to enjoy! These are filled with everything from classic pool tables and foosball to arcade games and TVs!
The first floor of the cabin has an expansive game room complete with:
• Full-size pool table
• Custom, hand-crafted log game table
• Game cabinet with assorted board games
• 50” HD TV and full cable service
• Large outdoor deck with swinging bench & ring toss game
• Corn hole game for outdoor use
• Large wood-burning fireplace
• Second full refrigerator in the laundry room
Main floor (2nd story):
• Living room with 55” HD TV and full cable service & large wood-burning fireplace
• Upper exterior deck with breathtaking panoramic views of the Great Smoky Mountains
• Library of books to read and relax in the fresh mountain air
• Hot tub with capacity for 7 people
Third-floor game room:
• Custom arcade video game unit (no charge) with 60+ classic arcade games
• Foosball table
BEDROOMS
The cabin sleeps up to 14 guests with 5 comfortable bedrooms and two pull-out sofas. Each bedroom is appointed with beautiful cabin-themed quilts and cozy comforters.
First floor (sleeps 6 people):
• Bedroom with 2 bunks (4 total twin beds)
• Bedroom with 1 queen bed
• Full bathroom
Main floor (2nd story – sleeps 5 people):
• Bedroom with a King bed and 32” HD TV and full cable service
• Bedroom with Queen bed
• Living room with a pull-out sofa bed (twin bed)
• Full bathroom with a walk-in shower
Third floor (sleeps 3 people):
• Bedroom with a King bed and a 43” HD TV and full cable service
• Game room with a pull-out sofa bed (double bed)
• Bathroom with full shower
DECKS - 3 decks, rocking chair seating, two outdoor dining tables, hot tub, outdoor fire pit off the back deck, stunning views & charcoal BBQ
DINING ROOM – Beautiful wooden cabin dining room with 10-12 person dining room table and a bar top in the kitchen with 3 bar stools.
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, etc.
CABIN CLEANING & DISINFECTION:
We are take cleaning seriously and also take extra precautions to ensure guest safety:
• All hard & soft surfaces cleaned with Micro-Ban™ including: counters, vanities, sinks, floors, stair rails, cabinets, doors, furniture, beds, pillows, carpets, comforters, etc. throughout cabin.
• Lysol™ is used thoroughly on all compatible surfaces to clean and disinfect
• Bleach-based cleaners used in all bathrooms and kitchens, that allow use of chlorine products.
• Linens (bedding, towels, etc) – removed & washed offsite in temperatures exceeding those recommended for laundry operations, then packaged until the housekeeping staff are ready to put them out for guests.
• Hot Tub -- Drained, cleaned, fresh Bromine added and refilled after every guest
• Cabin inspected regularly after cleaning and inspectors perform additional applications of protective products in the cabin, such as MicroBan and Lysol.
• Cleaning staff received additional education on disinfection protocols and are furnished with protective gloves, changing them for fresh pairs as needed during cleaning & disinfection of the home.
ADDITIONAL AMENITIES –
• Access to Chalet Village Facilities which include 3 different club houses, three separate pools 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
• Convenient location to all downtown Gatlinburg has to offer which include its great restaurants, shopping, Ripley's Aquarium, Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort, & the entrance to The Great Smoky Mountains National Park all only 7-10 min drive (2.5 miles) away.
• Convenient access to Pigeon Forge, less than 9 miles away, with access to Gatlinburg bypass which allows you to avoid the peak season traffic in Gatlinburg on your way to Pigeon Forge attractions
• Only 13 miles away from the entrance to Dollywood/Splash Country!
• Just eight miles from this cabin 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.
• Parking in front, paved driveway for approximately 4 standard size cars, if you double park
• Heat, A/C, and laundry room with washer & dryer available
• Charcoal grill - guest to provide charcoal
Neighborhood & additional information:
The cabin is in the premier community of Chalet Village, Gatlinburg, Tennessee and our property is adjacent to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. The views from cabin of the Great Smoky Mountains are breathtaking and we are only 2.5 miles from downtown Gatlinburg and the entrance to the Smoky Mountains National Park!
Our close proximity to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park means there is lots of wildlife in our area - black bears, deer, wild turkeys, raccoons, coyotes, fox, and more! Black bears visit the cabin often in Spring, Summer and Fall. You may get lucky and catch a glimpse of one of these residents while enjoying the view from the deck. We also contract regular monthly pest services which treat for all pests from multiple types of bugs, mice, etc. Despite our regular treatments, given the proximity of the cabin to the park, it is possible these pests can temporarily enter the cabin. We immediately respond and treat if anything comes up and have found it is rare to come across anything like this.
When you've had enough relaxation, look forward to endless entertainment in the surrounding area; you'll be in the perfect spot to explore through winding hiking trails and world-class ski slopes in the Great Smoky Mountains. Other local attractions can be found in downtown Gatlinburg, including delectable restaurants, intriguing shops, the always-entertaining alpine slides, and even a moonshine distillery! During your time here, make sure to visit the Ober Gatlinburg Amusement Park & Ski Area, which offers terrific skiing in the colder months, a ski mountain coaster, an aerial tramway, and many other thrilling attractions!
The cabin is located on a mountain road. We strongly recommend trip insurance, especially during the winter since there are no refunds for snow and ice. In difficult winter or storm related weather situations there can be delays in cleaning and check-in pending road conditions which can be outside of our control.
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