Bearwatch: Your Front-Row Seat to Nature

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A cozy log cabin interior with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a dining area.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a dining area with a high ceiling and natural light.
A cozy kitchen with wooden walls, a dining table, and chairs.
A wooden deck with lounge chairs and a covered area, surrounded by trees.
A wooden cabin room with a bed, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Place, Morning Mist Village
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Chapel at Honeymoon Hills
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Rocky Top Sports World
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Balcony

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About the neighborhood

Sevierville

Located in Sevierville, this cabin is in the mountains. Ober Mountain and Wilderness at the Smokies are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Anakeesta and Dollywood. Check out an event or a game at The Ripken Experience - Pigeon Forge, and consider making time for Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Gatlinburg, TN

What's nearby

  • Mills Park - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Morning Mist Village - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Chapel at Honeymoon Hills - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Rocky Top Sports World - 10 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction - 12 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Little House of Pancakes - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Flapjack's Pancake Cabin - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Alamo Steakhouse - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Lobby Bar - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bearwatch: Your Front-Row Seat to Nature pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bearwatch: Your Front-Row Seat to Nature?

As of Nov 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bearwatch: Your Front-Row Seat to Nature on Nov 17, 2026 start from $277, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bearwatch: Your Front-Row Seat to Nature?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bearwatch: Your Front-Row Seat to Nature?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bearwatch: Your Front-Row Seat to Nature located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 6 mi (10 km) of Chapel at Honeymoon Hills, Rocky Top Sports World, and Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction. LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge and Island at Pigeon Forge are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 2, 2026
Thank you so much! We’re glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little Getaway

Great little getaway! Cabin was very clean and spacious enough for myself, my husband and our three teens. Kitchen had plenty of utensils, jacuzzi tub in the bedroom was nice and the hot tub on the deck was amazing. We will def consider this cabin for our next stay in Tennessee.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from Management on Oct 19, 2026
Thank you! We're so glad your family enjoyed the clean, spacious cabin, the jacuzzi tub, and the hot tub.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cabin and location

Cabin was very nice and comfortable for 4 people. Nice game room and fully equipped kitchen. Very quiet area close to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and the National Park. The roads to the cabin were a bit of an adventure and not for the week of heart🙂
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Management on Oct 19, 2026
Thank you! We're glad the cabin was comfortable for four, with a fun game room and a fully equipped kitchen.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

Our stay was fine at the cabin, we honestly weren’t there much. Rule with hot tub was 98 degrees..it was like bath water. All and all the stay was fine. It was clean and accommodated what we needed. The roads there are very narrow and curvy, so be prepared.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Response from Management on Oct 19, 2026
Thank you! We're glad the cabin was clean and had what you needed.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bear Watch

The cabin was very nice. The roads to get there were, of course winding, but also on the narrow side. The pool table was fine, but no ball for foosball and all the board games were missing pieces.. we did get to see a couple of bears.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Management on Oct 19, 2026
Thank you! We're glad you enjoyed the cabin and the bear sightings. Our property care team was notified about the foosball ball and board games.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice quiet location

This place is a little difficult to get to. Twisting roads. You have to walk through the bathroom to get to the game room. And when you use bathroom 3 doors must be locked for privacy. Kitchen is pretty well equipped. Hot tub was clean. Fire pit was nice. Since the bathroom was awkward I will probably not stay here again for that reason
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 30, 2023
Thank you for your review and feedback. We look forward to your next stay.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

up grade your stuff

the towels where to old, like they are 10 yrs old, same with silverware, dishes, glasses.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 30, 2023
Thank you for your review and we appreciate the feedback. We have addressed these issues and we are very sorry that you experienced that. We hope that you will come to stay with us again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Meets your needs but missing pride of ownership

Overall this place served it's function but I wouldn't stay here again. Location: Not far from anything at about a 15-22 minute drive from the places you'd want to go. However, the two immediate streets you need to turn on to get to the cabin are VERY steep and after a light snow we did not feel comfortable driving out the next day. We had Instacart bring groceries but even they wouldn't come down the steep hill. He called us and said he couldnt make it to us safely and so we would have to walk up and down the steep streets to meet him at a corner to get our groceries. I believe it should be noted in the listing that a 4-wheel drive vehicle is recommended during snowy weather. Accuracy of Listing: We chose this cabin because it said there was a fire pit. Notice that there are no pictures of a fire pit. This is likely because there isn't a place for the fire pit. It is a mobile fire pit cylinder on wheels and was on the side of a hill. The only place to use it is the driveway. The kitchen is lacking majorly used items. There was no cheese grater, only one regular sized pan for cooking, and the only cutting board was 9" long at it's longest side. The knives had cheap plastic handles and very dull. Glad we brought our own. Cleanliness: Upon arrival, I looked at the comforters. They were old quilts that looked dirty. I picked up a pillow sham and smelled it as I just had a feeling they weren't clean. They smelled like a greasy head. There were only 4 pillows in the entire place for 6 people. The pullout beds had no bedding available, only one throw blanket. There weren't any extra blankets either. I called and the PM company and the cleaners brought two blankets as well as a clean quilt for each of the two beds as well as two queen pillows. The lady was very nice. This place is in serious need of an update. The laminated floors are bubbling and peeling up. The toilet leaks when you flush it, the couch is dirty and the decor looks like it came from the dollar store. The spa might be 20 years old and even though I brought my bathing suit I wouldn't get in it. Black flakes were floating around and I know just what that is from, having bought a house with a jacuzzi tub. It is biofilm from the lines not getting cleaned properly. There was also a clump of hair floating around which leads me to believe that it isn't really drained between guests. The best way to sum this up, is that this cabin meets your needs but lacks pride of ownership.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022
Response from Management on Oct 19, 2026
Thank you for your detailed feedback, and we appreciate the kind words about our team member who brought extra bedding. Our property care team was notified about the linens, pillows, kitchen supplies, fire pit, flooring, toilet, couch, and hot tub so they could be corrected.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place near SMokies

The place was great. Plenty of room to provide a retreat from city life for us. Near the national park and Dollywood.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 30, 2023
Thank you so much for your review! We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay and we hope that you will come to stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean & have everything you need

Needs a few updates but overall good experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 30, 2023
Thank you so much for your review and we appreciate the feedback. We enjoyed having you all and we hope that you will come to stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place and location. Staff was friendly.

Great overall, easy experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 30, 2023
Thank you so much for your review! We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay at Bearwatch and we hope that you will come to stay with us again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cabin

Great location. Decent cabin. We really did see a bear right outside the cabin. It is appropriately named.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 30, 2023
Thank you for your review. We're glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope that you will come to stay with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

short sweet stay

We enjoyed our 2 night stay at this cabin and will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 30, 2023
Thank you so much for your review! We're so happy that you enjoyed your stay and we can't wait to have you again.
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