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Bear Forest! Perfect Getaway! Great Location, 2bd/2ba cabin!

Bear Forest! Perfect Getaway! Great Location, 2bd/2ba cabin!

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Late afternoon at the cabin!
Long shot: Bear in the street.
Closeup: Bear across the street.
Living room couch.
Living Room: Looking into Kitchen

Overview of Bear Forest! Perfect Getaway! Great Location, 2bd/2ba cabin!

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41050 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

Map
Gatlinburg, TN
  • Popular LocationAnakeesta4 min drive
  • Popular LocationRipley's Aquarium of the Smokies4 min drive
  • Popular LocationGatlinburg Convention Center5 min drive
  • AirportKnoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)71 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Bear Forest! Perfect Getaway! Great Location, 2bd/2ba cabin!

Location, Location, Location!! Near downtown Gatlinburg!

Cozy, two bd/two ba log cabin, jetted indoor tub and cathedral ceiling! Views of the woods all around!

Don't delay booking your vacation! Sorry...ABSOLUTELY NO last minute reservations and rates are NOT negotiable! (Note: Payment must be received two weeks before your arrival date.)

From hiking trails to the Glades Arts and Crafts Community to downtown Gatlinburg to the ONLY grocery store in Gatlinburg to Roaring Fork Motor Trail to Dollywood to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park--this cabin is in the PERFECT location.

Great hiking out of Greenbriar just six miles east (away from the downtown traffic); the Glades is less than three miles (again east); downtown Gatlinburg is just over one mile away (west); Food Lion--the only grocery store in Gatlinburg--is about two miles east; Roaring Fork Motor Trail is within walking distance; Dollywood Family Theme Park is 8.5 miles north; and if you want to reach the MAIN entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park it is just 2.5 miles west/southwest.

Bear Forest is our second home--and not surprisingly--has a bear theme inside decor...including original watercolor paintings and photos of bears by local artists. And, the cabin gets its name by the fact that bears appear around the cabin frequently. Not dangerous--just treat them with respect--watch from a distance, admire and enjoy!

Directions in a Nutshell:

Light #3 Gatlinburg: Turn onto E. Parkway/Highway 321/TN 73;
Roaring Fork Motor Trail (Light #1A): Turn right onto;
Loop Road: Turn right onto;
Hilltop Road: Straight (Loop veers right);
Foothills Drive: Straight (Hilltop veers left);
Abrams Falls Way: Go PAST the 'Abrams Falls' Street sign (bearing left) and then at the end of Foothills bear right onto Abrams Falls Way;
Bear Forest: Third cabin on the left on Abrams Falls Way.
Note: Abrams Falls Way is a loop, so it can be accessed two ways off of Foothills Drive. We are suggesting the SECOND right off of Foothills onto Abrams Falls.



Keywords: Log Cabin, Bargain, Cozy, 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms, Retreat, Hiker paradise, Private, Great Karma, Wildlife all around you.

Property manager

Larry Strout

Amenities

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely NO smoking anywhere on the property.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Gatlinburg

Located in Gatlinburg, this cabin is near theme parks 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 Space Needle and Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park are not to be missed. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Gatlinburg, TN

What's nearby

  • Anakeesta - 4 min drive
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 4 min drive
  • SkyPark - 5 min drive
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 5 min drive
  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • Anakeesta Smokehouse - 5 min drive
  • Subway - 4 min drive
  • Tennessee Cider Company - 4 min drive
  • Ole Red - 3 min drive
  • Gatlinburg Brewing Company - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Forest! Perfect Getaway! Great Location, 2bd/2ba cabin! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bear Forest! Perfect Getaway! Great Location, 2bd/2ba cabin!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Forest! Perfect Getaway! Great Location, 2bd/2ba cabin!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bear Forest! Perfect Getaway! Great Location, 2bd/2ba cabin! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Roaring Fork and within 3 mi (5 km) of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Gatlinburg Convention Center is 1.9 mi (3 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 191 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 191 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 191 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 191 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 191 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tammy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Getaway
It was a great location, close to everything, yet in the mountains. Other cabins a little closer that expected, but quite neighborhood. Very nice. Loved the cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheri P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls trip
We had A wonderful time. We were disappointed that we didn’t see a bear but maybe next time
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jenna M., Minnesota, USA

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to everything but quiet.
The cabin had everything we needed - including comfortable beds! The jacuzzi tub was a nice bonus after hiking, too. The place could use a deep cleaning - I think we were the first guests in a while based on dust and cobwebs. Overall we had a good experience and it was nice to be close to the park, which was the reason for our stay. Plenty to do close by.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

william m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Great location. Great cabin. Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home base for long weekend and Christmas break.
The cabin is in a great place to be away from the hustle and bustle but close enough to all of the fun. There is enough space for two couples, but it was just my husband and I. The place was very clean and had everything we needed. We loved the loft bedroom. Unfortunately, the rain kept away the bears, so no bear sightings!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Larry Strout

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We (Larry Strout and Penny Rodrique) acquired Bear Forest in June of 2009. Larry is a university professor and Penny is a retired robotics instructor at a middle school.

We, and our daughter, Nicole, started visiting the Smokies in 1995 and returned frequently mainly to HIKE! We love hiking! We've been to the summit of Mount LeConte more times than you can count!

Bear Forest is really a summer getaway location and a Christmas/New Year's retreat (and soon to be summer retirement home) that we have now decided to share with you.

There are two comments people make after staying at our cabin--'We could live there!' and 'We didn't want to leave!'

Why they chose this property

Perfect spot for our needs. Hiking, arts and crafts, downtown Gatlinburg, and the grocery store are all close (along with great hiking trails) and the cabin brings us peace and quiet.

What makes this property unique

Look out the window at dawn or at dusk and you might see bears, deer, wild turkeys, or other wildlife.
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