Spacious, peaceful, and close to nature—frequent bear sightings included!
4.8
Outstanding(134 Reviews)Cabin in Gatlinburg, TN
12 guests · 5 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this cabin rental
Bear Sanctuary - Authentic Log Cabin in Chalet Village
Experience the ultimate Smoky Mountain getaway at Bear Sanctuary, a pristine log cabin in Gatlinburg's Chalet Village. This historically rich retreat features 4 king bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms with 2 custom walk-in showers, and space for up to 12 guests. Enjoy modern comforts including a 7-person hot tub, 3 decks, walnut hardwood floors, and real knotty pine walls. The cabin is equipped with stainless steel appliances, 7 flat-screen TVs, a queen sleeper sofa, and a queen futon. For entertainment, you'll find a pool table, poker table, and big smoker grill. Just 15 minutes from Dollywood and under 5 minutes to downtown Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mountain National Park, you might spot wild turkey, deer, and especially black bears in the backyard.
If Bear Sanctuary isn't available for your dates, check out our other listing in Sevierville, VRBO 2771608, close to the Parkway and Pigeon Forge!
Experience the ultimate Smoky Mountain getaway at Bear Sanctuary, a pristine log cabin in Gatlinburg's Chalet Village. This historically rich retreat features 4 king bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms with 2 custom walk-in showers, and space for up to 12 guests. Enjoy modern comforts including a 7-person hot tub, 3 decks, walnut hardwood floors, and real knotty pine walls. The cabin is equipped with stainless steel appliances, 7 flat-screen TVs, a queen sleeper sofa, and a queen futon. For entertainment, you'll find a pool table, poker table, and big smoker grill. Just 15 minutes from Dollywood and under 5 minutes to downtown Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mountain National Park, you might spot wild turkey, deer, and especially black bears in the backyard.
If Bear Sanctuary isn't available for your dates, check out our other listing in Sevierville, VRBO 2771608, close to the Parkway and Pigeon Forge!
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Gym or Fitness Center
Family friendly
Map of Gatlinburg, TN
Reviews
4.8
Outstanding(134 Reviews)4.8
The cabin is extremely spacious with everything being spread out on three levels. The living room/kitchen area was a great space for our group of eight. The kitchen is well supplied with everything we needed for the few meals we cooked there, and the large table accommodated us all. The drive up the mountain is not too bad in comparison to many Smoky Mountains cabins but we chose to be home before dark as
4.8
We enjoyed our 2 week stay at the Bear Santuary cabin and loved having the 4 king size beds. Stephen was wonderful returning any phone calls with our questions.. We had daily visits from the local bears and followed all the bear rules. 🐻 Look forward to coming again.
4.8
The Chalet Village location in proximity to the National park was absolutely perfect! We hiked several trails in the mountains almost everyday. The beautiful town of Gatlinburg was quiet, entertaining and also conveniently located to other areas of interest.
The cabin was perfect for our family of 8, with plenty of space. We had several close encounters with black bears on the property during our stay, which was very cool to see, but you can tell that there must have been visitors to the area in the past that have not respected the locals warnings and advice on not feeding the bears. These guys are just looking for handouts, so please do not feed them for your safety and theirs. The cabin and unique setting were absolutely beautiful, so for future visitors, let’s help keep it that way for everyone’s comfort and enjoyment! Would absolutely stay here again, and so grateful for the wonderful memories we made:)
4.8
We truly enjoyed our stay in this cabin! This may be the best as far as cleanliness and space for our family. Absolutely wonderful!
4.8
The property was exactly as advertised! It was the perfect amount of space for our family: four adults, teen/tween daughters and a small dog. The mattresses were the most comfortable thing ever!
Everything was very clean and I felt very safe letting our dog roam and sniff (inside) while we were home without worrying she’d find something dangerous. There was even plenty of good places for her crate to fit out of the way.
They obviously do a thorough job cleaning because even though it’s pet friendly it never seemed like our pup found any “suspicious” spots to sniff at or anything. If you bring a pup along there is not much of a “yard” for them to use for going potty but we made it work without any problems!
There is an incredible view just a short walk down the road and the house itself is very peaceful and quiet. The kitchen had most of the utensils and things you’d need and some salt and pepper but you’ll want to bring along any extra spices you’d want for cooking and thingsv like ziplock baggies. The hot tub was so relaxing after a long hike and the family loved playing pool with each other. We loved having Roku tv and were able to watch anything we wanted in the evenings.
I can’t say enough great things about this place … we hope to get to come back some day!!
4.8
This home was such a treat. Really, the perfect getaway with my family. How often do you get a rental with 4 king sized bedrooms? It was plenty of space and the hot tub on the back deck overlooking the woods was a bonus! Host was really great with communication and the check in and check out process was easy. We liked how it felt like a true log cabin but with modern touches (nice tvs and keyless entry, etc). Thanks so much for the visit!
4.8
Beautiful cabin, very comfortable, and easy access to Gatlinburg. Host was very helpful and friendly!
4.8
All was exceptional just a couple hiccups.
4.8
The overall process of booking the property, check in, and check out was smooth. The property is very close to Gatlinburg downtown. The owner was very approachable and was connected with us throughout the process to ensure we are prepared and have timely information.
4.8
Very nice cabin, with plenty of room to congregate or have your own space. Nice up to date appliances, and the hot tub and pool table were great. Easy access from the road, and a short drive to downtown Gatlinburg. Super easy check in and check out, and great communication with the owners.
4.8
The cabin was a great place to stay! The accommodations were family friendly!!
4.8
We had the best time! The cabin is incredible l would love to go back someday. I was really impressed by the workmanship and design of the cabin. All top notch finishes.
We did have some bear sightings which made it fun!
4.8
We loved the cabin. Had plenty of room for everyone. Played pool, watched the bears, they even came right across the front porch!! The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed to cook meals for the whole family each night. The huge walk In shower in the master bedroom with the chair in it was great for my 80 year old parents and everyone loved the mattresses. Couldn’t have ask for better owners to rent from either. Any questions we might have had they were very quick to respond. Am overall great experience.
4.8
The cabin was everything advertised. The owner was super responsive and made everything very simple. We were even entertained by bears as we sat on the front porch…from inside the door of course. We would definitely stay there again!!
4.8
Saw bears as soon as we pulled up, a mama and 3 cubs, who visited daily. Also saw quite a few males. Cabin is very nice. Had a great time
4.8
Chalet was exactly as represented. All necessary amenties available. Thought we were not going to have opportunity to see bears and as we were getting into car to leave a Mother bear and her 3 cubs strolled by to bid us farewell. Was simply precious.
Had some difficulty with reservations from VRBO but as soon as owner, Stephan, was made aware he was immediately responsive and corrected issue.
Great location to downtown Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Private and peaceful.
Thoroughly enjoyed!
4.8
Wonderful clean cabin! Awesome bear sightings!
Great place for a large group to vacation!
We had a wonderful time and enjoyed all the room it has for meals and games.
4.8
The property was very clean. Everything worked real well ( tv small appliances, beds were very clean and comfortable.
4.8
We had a family group of eight stay at this property. There is plenty of room to come together; but, also room for quiet time. The house is clean. Plenty of parking for four cars. The beds are comfortable. The kitchen is well equipped. There are 3 different outdoor spaces that are good for safe bear watching. Watch for the mother bear and her cute triplets.
4.8
Our family had an amazing weekend and loved the property. We had multiple bear sightings so it definitely lived up to the name.
4.8
Great property with tons of space to relax and enjoy your vacation! It was nice and cool in the cabin when we arrived, and was in the perfect location. We were only 20 minutes from Dollywood and 10 minutes from all the great restaurants and shops on Parkway. There were games for the kids to play, a poker table with cards where we played war and crazy eights, and a great pool table. They had tvs in every room and fully stocked bathrooms with toilet paper and fresh towels. Directions were all super easy to follow and there were great recommendations for restaurants nearby. There were only a few things to note that might have been better, but would not have changed our decision to stay here: 1) bed downstairs was really loud and creaky when you moved at all, got on/off. 2) neighbors on both sides were really loud and noisy all hours of the day/night. Not this property’s fault, just keep in mind before you book! 3) upstairs bedroom was a lot warmer than the rest of the house. Didn’t bother my kids that slept there though! Overall a great place to stay and we would definitely book with them again!
4.8
Had a wonderful stay at the cabin! When we checked in there was a little mix up with the cleaning company, but it was fixed quickly and we enjoyed watching the bears come to the property daily. Close enough to downtown to drive down the mountain for the day, but far enough away from the hustle and bustle. We had 10 adults staying there and never rain out of hot water or felt cramped. Plenty of parking for our 4 cars and still room in the driveway. Would definitely recommend staying at this property. Will rent from them again!
4.8
I loved the cabin, the cleanliness and all the bedrooms. We did have a ant problem in the loft bedroom. We had a great time. Would love to come again.
4.8
We loved our stay here. Large enough for a family of 6 adults and 2 kids, ages 7 and 5 and still had the cozy cabin feel. There were bears all around the cabin everyday which made our trip more memorable. Great location. The kitchen was well stocked for everything we needed for the week. We would definitely return.
4.8
This property is in a great location for so many activities! Over Gatlinburg is just around the corner with lots of fun things for the family. The chalet village, pool and activity center is beautiful with lots of opportunities for swimming and tennis and other fun family activities.
This property is clean, the kitchen is well stocked with cookware and dishes, the owners are easy to communicate with.
I highly recommend this as a wonderful vacation spot.
4.8
Great property and location. Owners very helpful and responsive. Definitely a lot of black bears.
4.8
My family & I very much enjoyed our stay at Bear Sanctuary. It was clean, plenty of room for all of us and conveniently located to downtown and the National Park entrance. Best of all, we saw bears twice out in the back!
4.8
The property was easy to access since we had one person with some physical limitations. The kitchen was well stocked, the bedrooms and bathrooms were spacious. They had a good front porch for socializing after fishing. Suggestions, add a better option for disposing of grill coals and some of the furniture is starting to show a bit of wear, replace or refinish. Overall, a solid rental.
4.8
Wonderful area, especially if you like hills lol!!! There are a lot of bears in the area! If you’re lucky you might see the family of four! The hosts communicated very well also!
4.8
Great house for a family and close proximity to Gatlinburg and National Park. There were six of us and we didn't use the pull out. We saw one bear break into a neighboring home's vehicle and walk away with some food so heed the warnings. Mountain roads are a little scary but not as bad as other neighborhoods. Great home base for a vacation in the Great Smoky Mountains. The Cherokee Restaurant was also a good recommendation.
4.8
We enjoyed this lovely, well appointed cabin. The furnishings and decor were perfect for a weekend get away and the kitchen was stocked with all of the cookware and dishes we needed for our group. The decks on the front and back of the house made for enjoyable evenings outside.
4.8
All of the beds are very firm. There is no hot water after two people take a show; this has been mentioned before in reviews. The hot tub had no privacy & neighbors are close on both sides. Nice heated, gas, electric fireplace place w/timer. Bring your own toilet tissue/paper towels as you will run out.
4.8
We had 7 adults who were in the area for a surprise engagement! We had a great stay! The cabin was perfect for us! It was just a short drive into Gatlinburg! The hosts were fantastic and we would definitely stay here again!
4.8
This cabin provided a perfect place to spend time with our distant family. We had our son and his family who stayed on the lower level, our daughter who stayed in the upper level and we stayed on the main level. It was so convenient for everyone. We visited Ober, Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.
4.8
This was the perfect place for a long weekend with friends. It’s exactly what we wanted when we were looking for a cozy mountain house. It was clean and had ample space for everyone. The proximity to Ober mountain was fantastic too. We had a great time staying here!
4.8
I loved this cabin so beautiful, clean, and friendly host.
4.8
Very close to Ober Gatlinburg. Beautiful house. Hot tub very nice after a day skiing
4.8
Cabin was comfortable and had plenty of separate bedrooms/ bathrooms for a family of four plus two grandmothers
It gives an authentic cabin feeling that is great, when in the mountains.
Access is easy and location is perfect. Close to Ober and Gatlinburg. You can take the "back road" when Ober traffic is long and back up; but still be near the top of the mountain.
4.8
The cabin was amazing and we will return!!
4.8
My family and I enjoyed the convenient location of this house, a quick drive down to Gatlinburg and only 20-25 minutes to Pigeon Forge.
PRO’s: The beds were comfortable and 2 of the showers (main floor master and the only downstairs bathroom) were amazing! The kitchen, although small had everything we needed. Parking was easy and plentiful. The drive up to the house was a breeze, once we figured out the back route. TV’s were great, with actual cable service (many properties don’t have this) and WiFi was fast! The owners were also extremely responsive and very friendly.
CON’s: The other 2 showers (upstairs and random main floor full bath) left us feeling like we were camping in an RV…veryyy small. We ran out of hot water every night, even after staggering shower times. The rugs in all of the room need to be replaced/cleaned. We were also a bit disappointed the fireplace didn’t put out any heat. The listing pictures make the property seem much larger than it is and the property also lacks the Mountain View’s we are accustomed to while vacationing in the area.
FAQs
How much does this cabin cost compared to others in Gatlinburg?
The average price for a rental in Gatlinburg is $418 per night. This rental is $70 above the average.
Is parking included with this cabin?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Spacious, peaceful, and close to nature—frequent bear sightings included!. 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 Spacious, peaceful, and close to nature—frequent bear sightings included!. Enjoy the water!
Is Spacious, peaceful, and close to nature—frequent bear sightings included! pet friendly?
Yes! This cabin is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Spacious, peaceful, and close to nature—frequent bear sightings included!?
We found 15 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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