If you are looking for a great location, this 5 bedroom chalet is the property for you. If you are looking for an experience downtown Gatlinburg without the hassle of parking, BEAR NECESSITIES is waiting for you! This 5 bedroom house sleeps 12 people and is a short drive or an approximate 10 minute walk from the parkway and downtown Gatlinburg! This property has 3 king bedrooms with en suites. It also has a double queens bedroom, twin over twin bunk beds, and a sleeper sofa in the gameroom. Bear Necessities provides lots of flat parking with space to hold up to five vehicles.
When booking this home, you will be provided a starter pack of supplies. We provide 2 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom, 2 dishwasher pods, a small bottle of dish soap, 2 laundry pods, travel sized shampoo and body wash, 2 trash bags, and a pack of coffee. The coffee maker is a standard drip coffee maker if you would like to bring your favorite brand. All additional supplies needed will be the guest's responsibility. We also provide towels for showering. If you would like additional towels for the hot tub, please bring your own.
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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
On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Gatlinburg
Located in Gatlinburg, this chalet is in the city centre and in the mountains. Titanic Museum and Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction 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.
Gatlinburg Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Gatlinburg Space Needle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Anakeesta - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Gatlinburg SkyPark - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Getting around
Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 70 min drive
Restaurants
Cliff Top Bar & Grill - 6 min drive
Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - 15 min walk
Smith & Son Corner Kitchen - 16 min walk
Subway - 10 min walk
Tennessee Cider Company - 11 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is LOCATION! 1/2 mile to downtown, 5 bdrs & hot tub pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at LOCATION! 1/2 mile to downtown, 5 bdrs & hot tub?
As of 16 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at LOCATION! 1/2 mile to downtown, 5 bdrs & hot tub on 17 Apr, 2026 start from S$444, 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 at LOCATION! 1/2 mile to downtown, 5 bdrs & hot tub?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at LOCATION! 1/2 mile to downtown, 5 bdrs & hot tub?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at LOCATION! 1/2 mile to downtown, 5 bdrs & hot tub?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is LOCATION! 1/2 mile to downtown, 5 bdrs & hot tub located?
Located in the heart of Gatlinburg, this chalet is within a 15-minute walk of Traffic Light #6, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. Gatlinburg SkyPark and Gatlinburg Convention Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We have such a great time staying at this lovely house for our weekend family gathering. House was very big and the teens were entertained by the upstairs when would come back from our adventures.
The house is wonderful and reasonably close to downtown Gatlinburg. We had 12 stay for a week and had plenty of room.
The answered all my questions via email in minutes.
Would definitely stay here again.
Great family vacation close to the gatlinburg strip. Had a great time walking around with this place being close to everything. Would recommend! The game room was perfect for our nights in. 😀
This house was within walkibg distance to all the downtown area. Perfect spot. The house was set up great. We were with a group of friends and it couldn't have been more perfect. Definitely would recommend.
Family of 4. Stayed a week. This home was the perfect 10 minute walk to Gatlinburg. We came and went as we pleased. Past renters have been hard on it, the Host's are aware and plan to remedy that in the off season. HAD A GREAT TIME!
The house was great. I expected a better view but the view from the balcony was a parking lot. The inside of the house was very roomy and had everything we needed.
Our group of eight family and friends had an absolute marvelous time in Gatlinburg. The house was wonderful with lots of room. We enjoyed the hot tub in the evenings. The bedrooms were very nice as were the rooms we gathered in. My only suggestion would be to perhaps provide a small dresser for the bedrooms, as we each had a weeks worth of clothing and it was kind of difficult to live out of suitcases
Halibut is a busy little town. It was nice to have a house close by and not pay for parking. The trolley stops were close enough that our parents could walk.
The house is exactly as described. Lots of room to spread out for the ten of us.
Please be aware, the kitchen is furnished with pots, pans, dishes and glasses but not any seasonings, oil, napkins., etc. R found that we needed to get some basics for our week long stay.
We loved the cabin. Some things to note: while it is close to downtown and walkable, there is a steep hill on the way back that might be hard for some people to climb. Please get bigger towels. The hairdryer would only work on low. One of the bedrooms didn’t have a door. The cabin is so cute and clean. We enjoyed the pool table. Also the kitchen is Very well stocked. Loved the back porch. All in all we had a wonderful stay. We do recommend this cabin.
We had a large group, but there was more than enough space. We never felt like we were on top of each other. The house is conveniently located within walking distance of Gatlinburg. And very close to a sports park with basketball, tennis and pickle ball courts. And of course there are lots of trails to choose from for hiking in the mountains. The area is beautiful. And we had a mama bear with 4 cubs stroll by the house everyday. They were fun to watch!
Great location! We walked to “the strip” several times and enjoyed dinner out four evenings. Additionally, we enjoyed the SkyBridge adventure twice. Gatlinburg is beautiful.
> we had seven ladies, we never ran out of hot water and the water pressure in the showers was awesome!!
> the house is nicely decorated and the kitchen is well stocked with all the cooking utensils needed. We cooked breakfast in and packed our lunches for daily hikes in the mountains.
> the hot tub was nice for after hiking relaxation and there was plenty of seating inside and out.
> all the queen and king sized beds were very comfortable and nicely appointed.
> the house is very clean -
> thank you for promptly addressing the hair dryer. It was cold in the morning the first few nights and dry hair was a necessity early in the morning for our hikes in the beautiful Smoky Mountains
Barb C.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
keith b.
15 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
bear necessities describes how it's furnished
Overall this is not a bad house to rent - our biggest complaints are that there are no dressers or even shelves in any bedroom I don't know where the owner expects you to put your under garments. Along this same line there is only 3 hangers in the closets. Even the bathrooms only had enough bath towels for I woman ( at least my wife uses 2). House sleeps around 14 people but only 8 of you can eat around the only table in the house. I think for the price they charge it could be a lot more accommodating.
As for the location it is .5 mile to the one end of Gatlinburg but it's not an easy walk & you don't want to do it alone or in the dark because we say bears everyday around the house & along the route to downtown. I was disappointed to find out that it's not close to a trolley stop either - not that the owners claim it is.
keith b.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
About the host
Hosted by Dan and Jenna Hammonds
Hi, Our names are Dan and Jenna. We were born and raised in East Tennessee and have always loved Gatlinburg and The Smoky Mountains! We have been married for 23 years and have four children. We enjoy traveling and spending time together as a family! Our daughters play volleyball, so we spend most of our afternoons watching them play! We love to go to Gatlinburg and eat at our favorite restaurants and enjoy the beautiful mountains.
We own long term rentals and decided to venture into the short term rental market. After a very short time as hosts, we decided to continue to grow our business in Gatlinburg. We love being hosts and enjoy interacting with our guests. We know as a family with multiple children how important vacations are and strive for all of our guests to have a wonderful experience in Gatlinburg.
Why they chose this property
Location to downtown is a big perk for those looking to spend time on the main strip of Gatlinburg. The property is also close to the national park entrance.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests