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Frequent Wildlife Sightings + Easy Drive to the Smoky Mountain National Park! -Big Bear Views Lodge

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Exterior
Living area
Interior
Terrace/patio
Game room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 224980 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Place, Historic Ogle Log Cabin
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Anakeesta
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 22)

Entry Level King

1 King Bed

Lower Level Bunk

2 Twin Bunk Beds

Lower Level King

1 King Bed

Second Floor King 1

1 King Bed

Second Floor King 2

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms

Entry Level King's Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Lower Level Bunk's Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Lower Level King's Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second Floor King 1's Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second Floor King 2's Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Frequent Wildlife Sightings + Easy Drive to the Smoky Mountain National Park! -Big Bear Views Lodge

Take in sweeping views of the Smoky Mountains and the Gatlinburg city lights from Big Bear Views Lodge — a spacious, luxury cabin with entertainment for everyone. Featuring a private home theater, game room, outdoor spaces, and peaceful wooded surroundings, this large-group retreat makes every stay memorable. Located just over 2 miles from downtown Gatlinburg and about 3 miles from the national park, this pet-friendly lodge is your base for both fun and relaxation in the Smokies.

Living Room
The living area is open and welcoming with room for everyone to relax. Whether you're reconnecting after a day out or enjoying a quiet morning with coffee, the inviting space offers the comforts of home with cabin charm.
• 2 couches and a bench with ample seating
• Big screen TV and electric fireplace (no heat)
• Open-concept layout with natural wood tones
• Large windows showcasing views and natural light
• Access to kitchen and dining area for social flow

Kitchen
This full kitchen is ready to support large-group meals and snacks between excursions. With ample counter space and bar seating, it offers convenience, function, and flexibility.
• Full-size refrigerator, microwave, and electric stove
• Breakfast bar with 5 stools
• Stainless-steel double sink
• Small appliances: coffeemaker, toaster, blender
• Stocked with cookware, dishes, and utensils

Dining Area
Gather and enjoy meals as a group in the dining space, designed to keep everyone connected. Between the large table and the adjacent breakfast bar, seating is ample.
• Dining table with 6 chairs and 1 log bench (seats 10 total)
• Bar seating for 5 more at the kitchen counter
• Additional living room seating nearby
• Natural wood dining table and cabin lighting

Game Room
Let the fun begin in the upstairs rec space. With classic and modern arcade games, there's something for every age to enjoy — all with scenic views through the windows.
• Big Buck Hunter, Super Cars driving game
• 60-game Multicade cabinet with classic titles
• Air hockey table and pool table
• Mounted TV and sofa
• Wet bar for convenience

Theater Room
Movie nights reach a new level in the dedicated theater. It's a great space for kids, groups, or late-night entertainment.
• 75-inch HDTV and surround sound
• 20 theater-style seats
• Movie posters and ambient lighting
• Blu-ray player included

Bedrooms
Rest comfortably across 5 bedrooms — each thoughtfully furnished with style and comfort in mind. Three queen sleeper sofas offer extra options.
• 4 king bedrooms with ceiling fans and TVs
• 1 bunk room with 2 queen-over-queen bunks
• 3 queen sleeper sofas in common areas
• Some rooms have fireplaces and/or garden tubs
• 5 bathrooms, including suites

Outdoor Spaces
Relax outside with beautiful views, peaceful surroundings, and room for your group to gather. You might even spot local wildlife from the deck.
• Multiple decks with rocking chairs and wooded views
• Outdoor hot tub with outdoor TV
• Picnic-style charcoal grill
• Flat paved driveway (fits 7 vehicles)
• Overflow parking nearby (bus-friendly)

Additional Amenities
Every stay is more comfortable with the added conveniences that make Big Bear Views Lodge feel like home.
• Washer and dryer
• Free Wi-Fi (not for streaming or downloading)
• Keyless entry
• Pet friendly

Nearby Attractions
• Anakeesta — 2.2 miles
• Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies — 2.2 miles
• Moonshine Mountain Coaster — 2.5 miles
• Gatlin's Fun Center — 2.4 miles
• Great Smoky Mountains National Park — 3.3 miles
• Ober Mountain — 3.7 miles
• The Village Shops — 2.4 miles
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Gatlinburg

Located in Gatlinburg, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction and Titanic Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. Gatlinburg SkyPark and Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park are not to be missed. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Roaring Fork - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Historic Ogle Log Cabin - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Anakeesta - 4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cliff Top Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tennessee Cider Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ole Red - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pancake Pantry - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Frequent Wildlife Sightings + Easy Drive to the Smoky Mountain National Park! -Big Bear Views Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Frequent Wildlife Sightings + Easy Drive to the Smoky Mountain National Park! -Big Bear Views Lodge?

As of Apr 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Frequent Wildlife Sightings + Easy Drive to the Smoky Mountain National Park! -Big Bear Views Lodge on May 25, 2026 start from $550, 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 Frequent Wildlife Sightings + Easy Drive to the Smoky Mountain National Park! -Big Bear Views Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Frequent Wildlife Sightings + Easy Drive to the Smoky Mountain National Park! -Big Bear Views Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Frequent Wildlife Sightings + Easy Drive to the Smoky Mountain National Park! -Big Bear Views Lodge located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 3 mi (5 km) of Roaring Fork, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Historic Ogle Log Cabin and Traffic Light #3 are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 17 reviews
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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the views from the property and the daily visits from the bears. The host was easily accessible and responded quickly to messages. The kitchen was well appointed and we loved the large seating area. Our kids enjoyed the game area upstairs. Several items were broken in the house but were shared with the property manager who states they will be fixed after our departure.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Classic City B.

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

I liked my stay

I liked my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and big cabin. The 2 queen sized bunk beds in the one room was very good for our group! Large clean kitchen and plenty of room for all of us to eat! View is amazing. Please lock all you car doors if you stay here as many bears seen in the area and the cabin next to us, the bear actually opened the car door and ransacked the car!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristin S.

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

Big Bear views lodge

My family and I enjoyed our stay at the cabin. The check in process was smooth and we did not run into any issues during our stay. We loved everything about the cabin from the amount of space, views, bear sightings, etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan S.

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

Nice Views and Nice Cabin

Overall, the cottage was clean, convenient to town, and a bunch of fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spent the weekend here with a church youth group while in Gatlinburg for a youth rally. The house is beautiful and well kept. Very well stocked kitchen with plenty of dishes and silverware. It needed a couple of pitchers for tea and lemonade- but very minor compared to some other places we've stayed. Plenty of tools to cook with and grill with as well as pots and pans. The host was very communicative prior to arrival. The property was available on time as promised. We appreciated the notification of what would be available and what we should bring with us. As for the views, they were beautiful! The kids loved the movie rooms, arcade games, and the pool table. The only complaint we had which is no fault of the host is that all the bathrooms are off of the bedrooms. There's not a common bath/ half bath on the main level that people can use... and it felt a little awkward for the kids sleeping on the pull out couches to feel like they were going into someone's room to use a bathroom. Weird floor plan thing, not a host thing.We were very happy with the stay and would recommend considering this property and its host.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Matt s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
It’s a great place for a large group and pets. There were just two of us and two little dogs so the fees were very high for two people. Good location. Some of the games a bit tired. Same with jacuzzi. Tv remotes a real challenge. Fantastic view
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane S.

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

Police Explorer

Great property for kids and adults
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny T.

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

good time

real good
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amanda G.

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

Overall 3

I rated overall 3 due to house being beautiful with an amazing view. Bears were amazing to see everyday! As we are a big family it was accommodating for us all. The issue was we were charged for a pool stick that was already broken upon an our arrival. Second was the AC not working in the bedroom three. All week it was super uncomfortable to even be in there. After maintenance was called out the issue wasn’t fixed, it was still super hot in there. Downstairs sink was clogging up.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Abdiel M.

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

Pretty good

I would have giving it 5 start on everything but the door knobs were not good in many doors. The had 2 stoves, 3 microwave, but one fridge?? For such a large home. But the one that bug us the most was the shower water pressure was horrible it would come and go instantly specially when you had to rinse shampoo from hair. Water pressure was very bad. Also it would nice the theater had a surround sound, the sound was disappointing.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bruce D.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

TOO many bugs!

Number of rooms for large group very adequate. However, crawling millipeds were literally everywhere morning, noon and night. We swept and stepped on thousands and more were always found on floors, walls, bathtubs. Shoes had to be worn at all times for all of us! Something like this impacts the comfort of everyone. Certainly being in the woods , critters are always expected but this went WAY beyond as the floors on all three levels were always covered in the morning , during the day and especially at night. Spent way too much time sweeping up these in order to walk in the cabin. IN addition, we arrived at the appointed check in time of 4 and found the cabin being cleaned with trash everywhere, bed quilts and pillows on the floors (covered with bugs) none of the bathrooms clean, refrigerator was dirty and was told when we contacted Cabins for You...that "it was guarranted by 6pm" but that was no where in our confirmation. And this was our first family vacation....
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory Y.

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

Beautiful Cabin

We loved this place! The location is very private, near the top of the mountain, with beautiful views. We'll definitely book again the next time we're in Gatlinburg.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dee D.

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

Great Cabin for Family

This cabin is perfect for a large family vacationing in the Gatlinburg area. I can't thank the booking team enough for helping at the last minute. We were staying in another cabin nearby that was NOT what was advertised online. The final straw was when the air conditining stopped working. Thankfully the team managing this cabin worked quickly so we were able to move to it within the day. Thank you! The cabin is at the end of a street so it is quiet, although it may be difficult to reach in winter if there is snow/ice on the streets. Since it is the last cabin, we saw lots of wildlife right outside our door - including multiple black bears with their cubs! The cabin was clean and well maintained. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason P.

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

Weekend Family Get Away

Only complaint was the hot tub was dirty and the trash was full. Had to have the hot tub drained, cleaned, and refilled.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie Y.

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

Beautiful cabin

My family and I truly enjoyed staying in this cabin. It was the perfect size and we enjoyed all of the games, hot tub, and gorgeous views!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger W.

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

Great stay

very nice, quiet, great view, saw turkeys and bear. A bear came up to the porch! Overall great stay, secluded but still close to downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

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