Pluses: New and modern, safe and easy drive / access to, screened in deck, hot tub with privacy shades, proximity to Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge, nice size communal pool (seasonal, verify dates open) with cozy gym, two generous size parking spaces (was an issue before per reviews now remedied by driveway expansion), direct line to helpful and responsive owner. Two minor minuses: Views are lacking, you can get an okay view on the top floor mini deck, the gas grill location in the backyard slope on the edge of the street isn’t ideal for a cookout gathering so we skipped it. If there was a small platform in front of the cabin to grill, it would have been enjoyed a lot. Still a great place I’d recommend if those minuses don’t bother you.

The cabin was exactly as advertised and very clean with comfortable beds and linens, plus nice bathrooms and kitchen area. The hot tub was a nice plus! We liked that it was away from the hustle and bustle but still a short enough drive to activities in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. The owners were friendly and very easy to work with. I would definitely recommend this cabin to friends who are coming to the area!

We absolutely loved this cabin & its location. It’s in a great location. So easy to get to & close to the downtown Gatlinburg area. The cabin is so pretty & clean. Really enjoyed the pool table & hot tub. We will definitely stay here again

The cabin was easy to find and beautiful. The community is very quiet. It was just close enough to Gatlinburg and just far enough away to be quiet and no traffic. We really enjoyed our stay. The beds were comfy. The shower was nice with plenty of hot water. Plenty of utensils to make dinners and/or breakfast at the cabin. The property manager was professional and helpful when we had a question. We highly recommend and will stay here again!

Cabin was great for our family of 4. Kids got to play pool, hang out in the hot tub and had a ton of fun! Sleeping arrangements were great and we had everything we needed. Very quiet and peaceful. Great place to stay and would definitely come back.

This cabin exceeded our expectations! It was SO CLEAN and smelled amazing! The location was perfect and easy to find. We couldn’t get the outlets in the bathrooms to work, but other than that we had no issues! Would definitely recommend and stay here again!

Cabin was great for our family of 4. Kids got to play pool, hang out in the hot tub and had a ton of fun! Sleeping arrangements were great and we had everything we needed. Very quiet and peaceful. Great place to stay and would definitely come back.

Very clean! Great set up! Great location! A lot to do! A win/win!! Definitely will be back!

My family is very picky when it comes to cleanliness of the places we stay. This cabin met our standards. We did have a couple hiccups, the shower curtain rods failed in both bathrooms, one fell in the middle of the night, that was fun! I tried to fix both but no luck, I think they were just cheap rods. We had to hang the hooks from the woodwork so we could shower. It is a bit of a drive to Town but is a nice setting. Great place for kids to bring bikes. Overall, it’s a nice place and I would recommend it.

Beautiful cabin. Super clean. Convenient location but not in the city. Communication with the owners was the best I’ve ever experienced. Definitely want to stay again in the fall!

Very nice place away from all the hustle and bustle

We really enjoyed our stay at White Oak Lodge. Far enough from the crowded streets of Gatlinburg, but close enough to enjoy the day sightseeing. The cabin was very clean, fully equipped with all essentials and spacious for 2 adults and 4 children. Definitely made me nervous having the kids upstairs on the loft so I had to follow them everywhere (I would recommend moving the love seat and other chairs away from the ledge/balcony. ) Another reviewer mentioned they did not enjoy the cameras outside, and while we did not really mind them, I can definitely understand the reviewers reasoning but can also understand from a landlords standpoint. Overall I would definitely stay here again should we be in the area. Thank you for a pleasant and comfortable stay.

Very nice place away from all the hustle and bustle

We really enjoyed our stay at White Oak Lodge. Far enough from the crowded streets of Gatlinburg, but close enough to enjoy the day sightseeing. The cabin was very clean, fully equipped with all essentials and spacious for 2 adults and 4 children. Definitely made me nervous having the kids upstairs on the loft so I had to follow them everywhere (I would recommend moving the love seat and other chairs away from the ledge/balcony. ) Another reviewer mentioned they did not enjoy the cameras outside, and while we did not really mind them, I can definitely understand the reviewers reasoning but can also understand from a landlords standpoint. Overall I would definitely stay here again should we be in the area. Thank you for a pleasant and comfortable stay.

This house was exactly as pictured. It is a new property that is well stocked. Another renter mentioned lack of towels, and I agree that is an issue. Another issue was that the rental agreement and information book in the cabin had different instructions. The rental agreement gave instructions to load the dishwasher and run it before leaving. However, the information book requested that the dishwasher be run and dishes put away before leaving. When leaving a property in the morning m, this can be difficult, but the 11am checkout time helped. I would recommend the property to others. It is in a great location.

This house was exactly as pictured. It is a new property that is well stocked. Another renter mentioned lack of towels, and I agree that is an issue. Another issue was that the rental agreement and information book in the cabin had different instructions. The rental agreement gave instructions to load the dishwasher and run it before leaving. However, the information book requested that the dishwasher be run and dishes put away before leaving. When leaving a property in the morning m, this can be difficult, but the 11am checkout time helped. I would recommend the property to others. It is in a great location.

I am sometimes reluctant to do VRBO stays because some appear nicer than they are. This was NOT the case here. There were such good reviews for this property I thought we would give it a chance. It really was perfection. You could tell it was new and well cared for. We instantly felt very comfortable and it felt clean. We definitely highly recommend and will come back again. One very small thing that felt slightly lacking was the lack of extra (and larger) bath towels and extra wash cloths that would have been appreciated.. Again would highly recommend this property! ❤️🎉👏🏻☀️🗻

This property did NOT disappoint! Very clean, lots of space for our family of 5 to spread out, comfortable beds and fully outfitted kitchen! We loved exploring the Smoky Mountains and then relaxing on the screened in porch, soaking our sore muscles in the hot tub and playing pool. One our our best VRBO experiences!

This property did NOT disappoint! Very clean, lots of space for our family of 5 to spread out, comfortable beds and fully outfitted kitchen! We loved exploring the Smoky Mountains and then relaxing on the screened in porch, soaking our sore muscles in the hot tub and playing pool. One our our best VRBO experiences!

I am sometimes reluctant to do VRBO stays because some appear nicer than they are. This was NOT the case here. There were such good reviews for this property I thought we would give it a chance. It really was perfection. You could tell it was new and well cared for. We instantly felt very comfortable and it felt clean. We definitely highly recommend and will come back again. One very small thing that felt slightly lacking was the lack of extra (and larger) bath towels and extra wash cloths that would have been appreciated.. Again would highly recommend this property! ❤️🎉👏🏻☀️🗻

Great cabin with close location to all the activitys but far enough to get away from the hustle and bustle to relax. Very clean and mountain cabin feeling with all the amenities, we enjoyed playing pool in the evenings and relaxing. Would def. rent again.

Cabin/development is fairly new so it was was super clean! No need to worry about bugs, dust & overall cleanliness - as it is well maintained. The owners have honestly thought of everything when stocking this cabin. Everything from salt & pepper, to towels for the hot tub. Location is ideal if coming for tourist attractions like Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge. Depending on traffic, just a short 10 minute commute. I’m giving it a 4 rating for 2 reasons. My family & I felt as if we couldn’t enjoy the outside. While we understand cameras are necessary, we felt as if we were under surveillance. I received a message regarding parking shortly after returning to the cabin from our first full day there. It was as if the owner received an alert from camera, watched, and sent us a message shortly thereafter. Therefore, it made us uncomfortable to “hang out” outside for fear of being watched. Secondly, the parking is extremely small. You share the drive with your neighbor - and you’re expected to get 4 vehicles into a space that is primarily made for 3. The first night there, my husband parked in the middle of our 2 spots. I received a message within the hour of returning to the cabin, advising we needed to park closer to the grass. The next evening when we returned from our day, there were 2 full size vehicles parked in our neighbors spots. We had enough room for our truck, however, if we had another vehicle with us, there would be no where to park it. Upon our Monday morning departure we were greeted with a skid loader digging up the front yard, less than 10 ft from my husbands truck at 8AM. Turns out, they were adding onto the driveway. So, additional guests won’t have to worry much! :)

Great cabin with close location to all the activitys but far enough to get away from the hustle and bustle to relax. Very clean and mountain cabin feeling with all the amenities, we enjoyed playing pool in the evenings and relaxing. Would def. rent again.

Cabin/development is fairly new so it was was super clean! No need to worry about bugs, dust & overall cleanliness - as it is well maintained. The owners have honestly thought of everything when stocking this cabin. Everything from salt & pepper, to towels for the hot tub. Location is ideal if coming for tourist attractions like Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge. Depending on traffic, just a short 10 minute commute. I’m giving it a 4 rating for 2 reasons. My family & I felt as if we couldn’t enjoy the outside. While we understand cameras are necessary, we felt as if we were under surveillance. I received a message regarding parking shortly after returning to the cabin from our first full day there. It was as if the owner received an alert from camera, watched, and sent us a message shortly thereafter. Therefore, it made us uncomfortable to “hang out” outside for fear of being watched. Secondly, the parking is extremely small. You share the drive with your neighbor - and you’re expected to get 4 vehicles into a space that is primarily made for 3. The first night there, my husband parked in the middle of our 2 spots. I received a message within the hour of returning to the cabin, advising we needed to park closer to the grass. The next evening when we returned from our day, there were 2 full size vehicles parked in our neighbors spots. We had enough room for our truck, however, if we had another vehicle with us, there would be no where to park it. Upon our Monday morning departure we were greeted with a skid loader digging up the front yard, less than 10 ft from my husbands truck at 8AM. Turns out, they were adding onto the driveway. So, additional guests won’t have to worry much! :)

Wonderful all around!

Wonderful all around!

This was a wonderful cabin to rent for 2 couples while visiting Gatlinburg and the surrounding area! The bed is extremely comfortable, and the kitchen is well furnished. Communication with the property owner was very prompt and helpful. I would defintely stay here again!

This was a wonderful cabin to rent for 2 couples while visiting Gatlinburg and the surrounding area! The bed is extremely comfortable, and the kitchen is well furnished. Communication with the property owner was very prompt and helpful. I would defintely stay here again!

Great location!

Great location!

Bear Necessities is a very clean cabin with great amenities in a quiet location. It is close to Smoky Mountain trails and Gatlinburg attractions.

Bear Necessities is a very clean cabin with great amenities in a quiet location. It is close to Smoky Mountain trails and Gatlinburg attractions.