Close to everything but away from it all. Five Bears Den is that perfect vacation home you’re looking for that’s sure to satisfy everyone in your family or group. This newly-built log home boasts spectacular views of the Smoky Mountains from every room. Stretch out on comfy sofas in the great room with its soaring ceilings while enjoying your favorite movie or ball game. Prepare and serve a sumptuous feast for 12 in the gourmet kitchen. Snuggle up under a throw blanket and catch up on your reading while enjoying the warm glow of the fireplace. Want something more active? You’re only minutes away from all the action at Dollywood, hiking trails through the Smoky Mountains, even skiing and tubing at Ober Gatlinburg.

Our home is a timber-frame mountain cabin ideally situated between Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. You may not want to leave the comfort of Five Bears but if you want to venture out you’re only 15 minutes from all your favorite attractions and restaurants. After a day out, come back home to relax, nestled atop a quiet hill featuring unobstructed views of Mt. LeConte and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

As you enter Five Bears Den you’ll love our spacious and well-appointed game room on the ground floor. Here you can enjoy a quick snack and your beverage of choice while at the bar. Grab a cue and play pool, or if you prefer, lounge on the recliner sofas to watch the big game on the large-screen TV. Sliding-glass doors lead to a large covered deck where you can sip coffee in your rocking chair before you start your day. You’ll be eager to dip into the hot tub on this deck to soak those aching muscles after a great day of sightseeing or hiking. This floor has a gorgeous cedar-log queen bedroom set where you can glimpse a view of the mountains. Right across the hall is a full bathroom with tub. The laundry room on this level is nicely equipped with a large-capacity Maytag washer and dryer to dry your suits after a dip in the hot tub or in any of our three summertime Chalet Village swimming pools, or just to freshen up during an extended stay. Ironing may not be your idea of fun while on vacation, but we’ve got you covered. We have an iron and full-size ironing board set up for you, just in case.

The main level upstairs showcases the towering timber-frame architecture of the great room. This lofty space was designed and decorated to reflect the majesty of the Smoky Mountains. The gourmet kitchen is stocked with about every gadget and gizmo a chef could ever want. No expense has been spared in this heart of the home. Granite counters, stainless steel appliances including a microwave/convection oven and gas range. There is plenty of room to dine for you and your party. Besides the spacious island with seating for three, there are two additional seating areas, one in the breakfast nook, and one along a bank of windows with sweeping views toward the mountain range. After that big meal you’ll probably want to lounge on the comfy sofa basking in the glow of the stone gas-log fireplace. Above the mantle is another large screen TV to catch a game or your favorite show. You’ll likely be drawn outside though to the Adirondack rocking chairs and glider on the huge main deck. The grill master in your group will want to fire up some burgers or steaks on the grill we’ve provided.

Back inside, you’ll find the barn wood king master suite with deck access. It has a luxurious private bath with a walk-in shower, two big closets for your belongings, and another TV. There’s an additional half bath down the hall.

The most spectacular views are found on the top level. A tastefully-appointed third bedroom awaits with a hickory wagon wheel queen bedroom set, TV, closet, and shared bathroom with walk-in shower. This may be our home’s coziest resting space, with a rocking chair next to the windows showcasing the expanse of the magnificent Smokies. Also on this level is a massive loft bedroom area, complete with two twin-over-full bunk beds overlooking the towering beams and picturesque windows of the great room.

Whether you seek adventure or just a place to relax and decompress, we work hard to provide you with a worry-free vacation home that blends in harmony with the natural beauty of the Smokies.

Frequently Asked Questions:
Mountain Driving: This is a mountain vacation to a cabin with a view. Roads will reflect that, and as such, are sometimes an understandable anxiety issue for unfamiliar travelers, so we recommend taking it slow and after a couple trips up and down the mountain to the cabin, their comfort level normally relaxes. Driveway is initially steep but guests can take comfort that a wide variety of drivers and vehicles have come up the driveway without issue, everything from Chevy Suburbans to U-Hauls and trailers, big dually trucks, vans, large service vehicles, and a Prius. In winter, 4WD or tire chains are a standard for the snow or ice in this area. We are unable to refund due to weather/road conditions. Final Thought: if you sincerely have a fear of mountain driving, do not book this cabin.

Supplies/Incidentals: We supply linens for beds, and bath towels, hand towels, and wash cloths for each guest. Household supplies include 1 roll of paper towels, small dish detergent, dishwasher pods, 1 laundry detergent pod, 1 kitchen trash bags per night stay, liquid hand soap, 2 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom, and a small bottle of shampoo in each shower.

Kitchen: The kitchen is well stocked with enough pots, pans, dishes, appliances, and utensils to support a typical Thanksgiving style meal for 12, to include a roasting pan, slow cooker, Pyrex, measuring cups/spoons, blender, Keurig, and coffee and tea pot.

Address, door entry codes: We provide the cabin address in our welcome message 2 days prior to arrival. A code for the electronic lockbox for the entry door is provided the night before arrival.

Check in/Check out: Check in after 4:00 pm. Check out before 10:00 am.

Pools: The 3 community pools are open typically from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend (Daily operation and hours will vary).

Parties/Events: We do not permit parties or events on premises. Additionally, please do not use glitter and confetti, as it will result in an additional $100 cleaning fee.