Look for the “Bear Necessities” and forget about your worries and your strife!
Cabin in Gatlinburg, TN
10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this cabin rental
THIS GATLINBURG CABIN RENTAL FEATURES:
* Located near downtown Gatlinburg, Great Smoky Mountain National Park, and Ober Mountain Resort
* Free Dollywood ticket with every reservation
* Large deck with a excellent mountain view
* Perfect for multi-family getaways (sleeps up to 10)
* Game room with pool table and foosball
* Large hot tub with a mountain view
Welcome to Bear Necessities, a spacious Gatlinburg vacation rental cabin with breathtaking views. This five-bedroom retreat offers a warm and inviting atmosphere for your stay. Step inside to discover a spacious main level with wood floors and an open layout that's perfect for relaxing. The large windows throughout the home showcase the stunning view, creating a truly picturesque setting.
The living room is a delightful gathering space, complete with an electric fireplace and a large TV for your entertainment. The open-concept kitchen is fully equipped and provides ample workspace for preparing delicious meals (just bring your groceries). Adjacent to the kitchen, you'll find a convenient laundry room. Additionally, the main level offers a lovely queen bedroom featuring its own TV and an ensuite bathroom that connects to the family room. Step outside onto the main level deck, where you'll find a gas grill and a spacious hot tub. Take a dip and soak in the incredible views – it's pure bliss.
Upstairs, you'll discover a cozy gathering spot on the landing with a comfy sofa for lounging, along with three comfortable bedrooms. One of the bedrooms boasts a king bed, a TV, a private ensuite bath, and access to a private deck. The other two bedrooms feature queen beds, and each have a TV. They share a Jack and Jill style bathroom with separate sinks and a shared toilet and shower area.
The bottom floor is home to the fifth bedroom, which offers a queen bed, TV, and access to a lower deck. This bedroom also has an ensuite bath that connects to the game room. In the game room, you'll find a foosball table and a pool table, providing endless fun for kids and those young at heart. Step outside onto the covered lower level deck, where you can enjoy the fresh air regardless of the weather.
Guests of this Gatlinburg chalet rental have access to three clubhouses, the closest to Bear Necessities being the North Clubhouse, which has three swimming pools, lighted tennis courts, a paved walking trail, ping pong, foosball, and assorted yard games.
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Enjoy FREE FUN every day at Mountain Laurel Chalets! Our exclusive guest concierge service, powered by Xplorie, provides you with one complimentary ticket per attraction on each day of your stay. This offer begins on your arrival date and is valid through your departure date, providing you with the opportunity to save money and enjoy an abundance of local activities. Plus, our concierge can assist you in booking any additional tickets you may need, at no extra charge. Please note that the complimentary tickets are refreshed daily, and unused tickets do not carry over or accumulate. We hope you take full advantage of this benefit during your visit! Get more information by calling our office at 865-436-5277.
* Located near downtown Gatlinburg, Great Smoky Mountain National Park, and Ober Mountain Resort
* Free Dollywood ticket with every reservation
* Large deck with a excellent mountain view
* Perfect for multi-family getaways (sleeps up to 10)
* Game room with pool table and foosball
* Large hot tub with a mountain view
Welcome to Bear Necessities, a spacious Gatlinburg vacation rental cabin with breathtaking views. This five-bedroom retreat offers a warm and inviting atmosphere for your stay. Step inside to discover a spacious main level with wood floors and an open layout that's perfect for relaxing. The large windows throughout the home showcase the stunning view, creating a truly picturesque setting.
The living room is a delightful gathering space, complete with an electric fireplace and a large TV for your entertainment. The open-concept kitchen is fully equipped and provides ample workspace for preparing delicious meals (just bring your groceries). Adjacent to the kitchen, you'll find a convenient laundry room. Additionally, the main level offers a lovely queen bedroom featuring its own TV and an ensuite bathroom that connects to the family room. Step outside onto the main level deck, where you'll find a gas grill and a spacious hot tub. Take a dip and soak in the incredible views – it's pure bliss.
Upstairs, you'll discover a cozy gathering spot on the landing with a comfy sofa for lounging, along with three comfortable bedrooms. One of the bedrooms boasts a king bed, a TV, a private ensuite bath, and access to a private deck. The other two bedrooms feature queen beds, and each have a TV. They share a Jack and Jill style bathroom with separate sinks and a shared toilet and shower area.
The bottom floor is home to the fifth bedroom, which offers a queen bed, TV, and access to a lower deck. This bedroom also has an ensuite bath that connects to the game room. In the game room, you'll find a foosball table and a pool table, providing endless fun for kids and those young at heart. Step outside onto the covered lower level deck, where you can enjoy the fresh air regardless of the weather.
Guests of this Gatlinburg chalet rental have access to three clubhouses, the closest to Bear Necessities being the North Clubhouse, which has three swimming pools, lighted tennis courts, a paved walking trail, ping pong, foosball, and assorted yard games.
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Enjoy FREE FUN every day at Mountain Laurel Chalets! Our exclusive guest concierge service, powered by Xplorie, provides you with one complimentary ticket per attraction on each day of your stay. This offer begins on your arrival date and is valid through your departure date, providing you with the opportunity to save money and enjoy an abundance of local activities. Plus, our concierge can assist you in booking any additional tickets you may need, at no extra charge. Please note that the complimentary tickets are refreshed daily, and unused tickets do not carry over or accumulate. We hope you take full advantage of this benefit during your visit! Get more information by calling our office at 865-436-5277.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Family friendly
Map of Gatlinburg, TN
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Reviews
8.0
Location is great with Gatlinburg downtown just down the slope but takes about 15-20 mins to drive down. Quite neighborhood with a lot of construction going on after the wildfires
The furniture was dated in the house with squeaky mattresses to broken chair on the patio
We had an issue with a jack and Jill bathroom door not closing on either side . Contacted the property management company the first day, no one turned up till the next day and then also they were not able to fix it after multiple visits. So we had to use other bathrooms which was a big hassle
Contacted the owner and the only response I got was “sorry that it was not fixed” and nothing else
I am sure you can find better properties at that high price (given it was Labor Day weekend)
Overall good experience but not so impressed by the owner
10.0
Amazing house and we saw bears
10.0
Listen my friends and I and the absolute EST time so clean, concierge service , free tickets to local attractions EACH day. Listen book book book
10.0
Everything about our stay was wonderful. Saw lots of bears from the cabin. Cabin was perfect size for our group on 10. Would love to visit again and would highly recommend.
10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
the house was great for the Kelly Clan. Plenty of bear sighting from our location. The staff very friendly and helpful. Very quiet area even with new construction in this area.
10.0
Bear Necessities
My family of 8 stayed in Gatlinburg recently. We enjoyed our time in our home in Mountain Laurel Chalets. The location was perfect - we were close to downtown and many of the attractions and restaurants we wanted to see. I would highly recommend this location to other visitors!
10.0
Yearly Family Trip with our grown children and all the grands.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Stayed at Bear Necessities June 16-19,2022. Very nice property The view was amazing, room for everyone, had one day at the pool. We've been staying with Mountain Laurel for over 20 years always very satisfied. Had a few little maintenance problems, but the staff was there ASAP. Had a bear cross the driveway on Saturday evening. Looking forward to next year's visit !
8.0
Great view
Nice big house that suited our two families well. Kids loved the hot tub. I would recommend replacing the skillets in the kitchen.
10.0
June 2022 “Bear Necessity”
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Stayed at Bear Necessity on June 10-16, 2022 on Village Loop Road. Cabin location provided easy access to downtown Gatlinburg(5-10 min) and a wonderful view of Mount Leconte. Chalet was spacious with full amenities, game room, three outdoor decks, hot tub and bright, mountain themed decor. Very well maintained and the rental staff was extremely efficient and pleasant in answering our questions and addressing any needs we had.
The pool and recreation area was within two minutes of the chalet, well maintained and staffed at all times.
Would completely recommend this and am looking forward to coming again in the fall (already booked!)!
The pool and recreation area was within two minutes of the chalet, well maintained and staffed at all times.
Would completely recommend this and am looking forward to coming again in the fall (already booked!)!
10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Stayed at Bear Necessity on June 10-16, 2022 on Village Loop Road. Cabin location provided easy access to downtown Gatlinburg(5-10 min) and a wonderful view of Mount Leconte. Chalet was spacious with full amenities, game room, three outdoor decks, hot tub and bright, mountain themed decor. Very well maintained and the rental staff was extremely efficient and pleasant in answering our questions and addressing any needs we had. The pool and recreation area was within two minutes of the chalet, well maintained and staffed at all times. Would completely recommend this and am looking forward to coming again in the fall (already booked!)!
10.0
Stay at Laurel Chalets
Overall stay was pleasant. Only complaint was that the outside trash bins should have been emptied during the week. We had a large group therefore we accumulated a lot of trash. Unfortunately we had to leave trash bags in the kitchen because there wasn’t any room In outside bin.
10.0
Bear Necessities
This property is very nice. It was clean and comfortable. We saw bears from the balcony two different days.
10.0
Brother, Sister Trip
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This is a great Chalet. Plenty of room for everyone to spread out. Drive up not so bad but I’ve driven these roads many times. The drive looks bad but is fine. Only bad thing is table on deck has missing screws so if you lean on it one side goes up in the air. Saw many bears in driveway so cool, and of coarse Mountain Laurel chalets are the best co. To rent from. Till next time.
10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This is a great Chalet. Plenty of room for everyone to spread out. Drive up not so bad but I’ve driven these roads many times. The drive looks bad but is fine. Only bad thing is table on deck has missing screws so if you lean on it one side goes up in the air. Saw many bears in driveway so cool, and of coarse Mountain Laurel chalets are the best co. To rent from. Till next time.
10.0
Bear Necessities
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was our second time at this cabin. We will be staying again. The cabin is perfect for our grown children and their families to join us with ample room for everyone.
8.0
Bear Necessities
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Very nice property. Very clean but an additional big pot needs to be added and some of the pots and pans need to be replaced. Steep driveway but beautiful sunrise views from Master suite on 2nd floor.
10.0
Bear Necessities-Fred Bright
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We were very pleased with the Bear Necessities chalet. The place was clean and well kept. We loved the view. We did wish that the lighting in the bathrooms was a tad bit better and wished that the showers had better water pressure. A lot more positives than negatives. Great experience.
10.0
Cabin
Good
10.0
Nice home
Beautiful home. Nice views. Very clean. Only negative comment would be about the trip up the mountain. Roads to the house could be a little intimidating if you never drove in the mountains.
10.0
Beautiful Experience
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our experience at this property was amazing. The views were beautiful and the atmosphere was peaceful. It was very spacious. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely book again.
10.0
Very Nice Place
This place has everything! Our family really enjoyed our stay here. This place was very clean and had all the room for a large family. I will definitely be staying here again! I highly recommend this place A++++
10.0
Christmas in the Mountains
This cabin exceeded our expectations. The view were gorgeous. The Christmas tree and decor throughout was a beautiful touch which made us feel warm and fuzzy! We even saw fireworks on NYE from the balcony. The kitchen had everything we needed which allowed us to cook up delicious meals for our family. We felt safe and right at home here. Cheryl and Pam were incredibly helpful and everyone was so accommodating. We look forward to visiting again in the future.
10.0
Pre Christmas Getaway
Great location, though going up the mountain was tight! Beautiful view, close to many indoor and outdoor fun, spacious, comfortable, clean, and very enjoyable.
10.0
Super Location Getaway
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Had a great time with our family. Lovely view and was quite, roomie, and provided the things we needed. If you are looking for a place to enjoy as a getaway then this is amust for you.
10.0
A Peaceful Experience
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We stayed from Saturday to Wednesday as a family. The home was clean and well furnished. We even got to see a family of bears in the driveway. Our stay was peaceful and problem free.
10.0
Wonderful Getaway
We had an amazing time and visit to Chalet Village. The entire process from booking, check in and check out was wonderful. The house was clean and beautifully stocked with essentials. We truly appreciated all the effort to make our trip so perfect.
10.0
Annual
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
R and R
10.0
Perfect for our vacation
Total of 7 of us stayed here and we had a great time! Loved the view and the hot tub. We were provided with everything we needed in the kitchen to cook meals. The house was clean when we checked in and the check in and check out process was easy. We would stay here again!
10.0
Great Stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a wonderful stay at Bear Necessities. Mountain Laurel was great as always. Love the new welcome treats that were left for us upon arrival. Looking forward to our next stay.
10.0
Family vacation Bear Necessities
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our family loved this chalet and the location was aweswome. Main floor has open floor plan that everyone enjoyed, the balconies were awesome. So clean and spacious!
10.0
Four years in a row with family all in one house.
Need to bring everything you need on a daily basis. Example…Dishwasher only had 2 uses with what was provided for a weeks stay for a family of 10. Towels need to be updated. Gas grill’s propane tank was empty but was replaced the next day. Grease pan needed to be emptied, grease was over flowing. Large house nice kitchen set up for gathering. Everyone enjoyed their stay. 2 Outdoor lights were burnt out on main deck I called to report when we left but no one answered the phones that morning around 10:00. The toilet paper holder on the first floor also needs attention different anchors need to be used pulls away from placement. The bathtub also needs caulk you can see space at the floor and the flooring around that area moves.
8.0
Loved the location!
Very spacious home with lots of room to spread out. The location is very convenient to both Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. We throughly enjoyed our stay!
10.0
Awesome Destination!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Bear Necessities house exceeded our expectations. It included everything we needed to cook, relax, & enjoy our vacation. I had an issue booking through VRBO so I called the Mountain Laurel office and they cleared up my issues & were extremely kind & accommodating.
10.0
Great views and space
The cabin was great. The views are breath taking and so close to the city. We did have a bear come into the drive way which you should expect. And the office is only a short drive from the house. 5 stars all around. Don’t waste your time looking for any other cabin if you are looking for a great 5BR 4BA
8.0
Lots of bear activity to see
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This a a great property for a large family with spacious main floor and seating. We really enjoyed the balconies. They provided a wonderful view of the bears who were very active. Be sure to follow directions and lock your car doors. One of cars was left unlocked and the bears did open the door, but didn't harm anything. Parking (and turn around area) was good. This property is very close to the pool and tennis courts.
The only negative is the check-in/check-out COVID procedures. Lack of extra blankets, towel service and having to return a paper pool pass to the office at checkout were a hassle that seemed unnecessary.
The only negative is the check-in/check-out COVID procedures. Lack of extra blankets, towel service and having to return a paper pool pass to the office at checkout were a hassle that seemed unnecessary.
10.0
Nice Place
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Nice weekend get away. Chalet was nice
10.0
Our family had a wonderful time at Bear Necessities chalet. It was beautiful with lots of room.
Easy to rent. Staff very courteous every time I called. Spectacular view. Even had bear visitors from a distance.
10.0
Girls trip
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I loved this chalet. It had so much room and space for everyone. If you don’t know the roads it can be tricky but the directions you get it’s it’s easy to find. Driveway not to bad, I’ve had worse. Didn’t see any bears not LikeI normally do but there was a lot of workers in the area. Would stay here again. And as usual MLC was great.
10.0
Memories
Enjoyed the property very much. The whole family loved it.
10.0
Bear necessities
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a blast.....thank you an amazing stay!
I definitely will be coming back and staying longer. The place was beautiful!
I definitely will be coming back and staying longer. The place was beautiful!
FAQs
How much does this cabin cost compared to others in Gatlinburg?
The average price for a rental in Gatlinburg is $438 per night. This rental is $537 above the average.
Is parking included with this cabin?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Look for the “Bear Necessities” and forget about your worries and your strife!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cabin?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Look for the “Bear Necessities” and forget about your worries and your strife!. Enjoy the water!
Is Look for the “Bear Necessities” and forget about your worries and your strife! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cabin is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Look for the “Bear Necessities” and forget about your worries and your strife!?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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