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The comfort of this indoor space collides with the natural beauty outside.

Not a bad place to soak away the stresses of life.

Feeling competitive? Strike up a game of foosball or pool!

This gorgeous home offers multiple outdoor gathering spaces.

The living room is home to plush furnishings, a TV, and a fireplace.

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5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Pool

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Gatlinburg, TN

Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park

5 min drive

Gatlinburg SkyBridge

8 min drive

Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway

9 min drive

Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)

27 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

THIS GATLINBURG CABIN RENTAL FEATURES:
* Located near downtown Gatlinburg, Great Smoky Mountain National Park, and Ober Mountain Resort
* Free Dollywood ticket with every reservation
* Large deck with a excellent mountain view
* Perfect for multi-family getaways (sleeps up to 10)
* Game room with pool table and foosball
* Large hot tub with a mountain view

Welcome to Bear Necessities, a spacious Gatlinburg vacation rental cabin with breathtaking views. This five-bedroom retreat offers a warm and inviting atmosphere for your stay. Step inside to discover a spacious main level with wood floors and an open layout that's perfect for relaxing. The large windows throughout the home showcase the stunning view, creating a truly picturesque setting.

The living room is a delightful gathering space, complete with an electric fireplace and a large TV for your entertainment. The open-concept kitchen is fully equipped and provides ample workspace for preparing delicious meals (just bring your groceries). Adjacent to the kitchen, you'll find a convenient laundry room. Additionally, the main level offers a lovely queen bedroom featuring its own TV and an ensuite bathroom that connects to the family room. Step outside onto the main level deck, where you'll find a gas grill and a spacious hot tub. Take a dip and soak in the incredible views – it's pure bliss.

Upstairs, you'll discover a cozy gathering spot on the landing with a comfy sofa for lounging, along with three comfortable bedrooms. One of the bedrooms boasts a king bed, a TV, a private ensuite bath, and access to a private deck. The other two bedrooms feature queen beds, and each have a TV. They share a Jack and Jill style bathroom with separate sinks and a shared toilet and shower area.

The bottom floor is home to the fifth bedroom, which offers a queen bed, TV, and access to a lower deck. This bedroom also has an ensuite bath that connects to the game room. In the game room, you'll find a foosball table and a pool table, providing endless fun for kids and those young at heart. Step outside onto the covered lower level deck, where you can enjoy the fresh air regardless of the weather.

Guests of this Gatlinburg chalet rental have access to three clubhouses, the closest to Bear Necessities being the North Clubhouse, which has three swimming pools, lighted tennis courts, a paved walking trail, ping pong, foosball, and assorted yard games.

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Enjoy FREE FUN every day at Mountain Laurel Chalets! Our exclusive guest concierge service, powered by Xplorie, provides a complimentary ticket to top attractions like Dollywood, Soaky Mountain Waterpark, and SkyLift Park on each day of your stay. Plus, our concierge can assist you in booking any additional tickets you may need, at no extra charge. Get more information by calling 850-502-2386.

Property manager

Mountain Laurel Chalets

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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Washer

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 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

About the neighborhood

Gatlinburg

Located in Chalet Village, a neighborhood in Gatlinburg, this cabin is near theme parks. Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction and Titanic Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Traveling with kids? Don't miss Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park and Gatlinburg Space Needle. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.

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Gatlinburg, TN

What's nearby

Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 5 min drive
Anakeesta - 9 min drive
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 9 min drive
Gatlinburg Convention Center - 9 min drive
SkyPark - 10 min drive

Getting around

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬10 min drive
‪Tennessee Cider Company - ‬9 min drive
‪Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - ‬9 min drive
‪Smith & Son Corner Kitchen - ‬10 min drive
‪Crawdaddy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Look for the “Bear Necessities” and forget about your worries and your strife! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Look for the “Bear Necessities” and forget about your worries and your strife! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Look for the “Bear Necessities” and forget about your worries and your strife!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Look for the “Bear Necessities” and forget about your worries and your strife!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Look for the “Bear Necessities” and forget about your worries and your strife! located?

This family-friendly Gatlinburg cabin is located in Chalet Village, within 3 mi (5 km) of Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park, Gatlinburg Scenic Overlook, and Gatlinburg SkyBridge. Traffic Light #1 is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

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Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Manish K.

Sep 7, 2023

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

Great location but dated property and furniture

Location is great with Gatlinburg downtown just down the slope but takes about 15-20 mins to drive down. Quite neighborhood with a lot of construction going on after the wildfires The furniture was dated in the house with squeaky mattresses to broken chair on the patio We had an issue with a jack and Jill bathroom door not closing on either side . Contacted the property management company the first day, no one turned up till the next day and then also they were not able to fix it after multiple visits. So we had to use other bathrooms which was a big hassle Contacted the owner and the only response I got was “sorry that it was not fixed” and nothing else I am sure you can find better properties at that high price (given it was Labor Day weekend) Overall good experience but not so impressed by the owner

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

Jun 10, 2023

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

Excellent

Amazing house and we saw bears

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay D.

Dec 18, 2022

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

Stunning

Listen my friends and I and the absolute EST time so clean, concierge service , free tickets to local attractions EACH day. Listen book book book

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Toni H.

Sep 21, 2022

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

Wonderful!

Everything about our stay was wonderful. Saw lots of bears from the cabin. Cabin was perfect size for our group on 10. Would love to visit again and would highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

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10/10 Excellent

JOHN K., 2207 gregory , Pacific MO. 63069

Aug 5, 2022

great view of the mountains

10/10 Excellent

Shawn B.

Jul 27, 2022

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

Bear Necessities

My family of 8 stayed in Gatlinburg recently. We enjoyed our time in our home in Mountain Laurel Chalets. The location was perfect - we were close to downtown and many of the attractions and restaurants we wanted to see. I would highly recommend this location to other visitors!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer S.

Jul 8, 2022

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

Great view

Nice big house that suited our two families well. Kids loved the hot tub. I would recommend replacing the skillets in the kitchen.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Fonda D.

Jul 8, 2022

Yearly Family Trip with our grown children and all the grands.

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10/10 Excellent

Edward S.

Jun 19, 2022

June 2022 “Bear Necessity”

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Stayed at Bear Necessity on June 10-16, 2022 on Village Loop Road. Cabin location provided easy access to downtown Gatlinburg(5-10 min) and a wonderful view of Mount Leconte. Chalet was spacious with full amenities, game room, three outdoor decks, hot tub and bright, mountain themed decor. Very well maintained and the rental staff was extremely efficient and pleasant in answering our questions and addressing any needs we had. The pool and recreation area was within two minutes of the chalet, well maintained and staffed at all times. Would completely recommend this and am looking forward to coming again in the fall (already booked!)!

10/10 Excellent

Jackie D.

Jun 10, 2022

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

Stay at Laurel Chalets

Overall stay was pleasant. Only complaint was that the outside trash bins should have been emptied during the week. We had a large group therefore we accumulated a lot of trash. Unfortunately we had to leave trash bags in the kitchen because there wasn’t any room In outside bin.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Jun 5, 2022

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

Bear Necessities

This property is very nice. It was clean and comfortable. We saw bears from the balcony two different days.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Shirley C.

May 19, 2022

Brother, Sister Trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is a great Chalet. Plenty of room for everyone to spread out. Drive up not so bad but I’ve driven these roads many times. The drive looks bad but is fine. Only bad thing is table on deck has missing screws so if you lean on it one side goes up in the air. Saw many bears in driveway so cool, and of coarse Mountain Laurel chalets are the best co. To rent from. Till next time.

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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn O.

May 11, 2022

Bear Necessities

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our second time at this cabin. We will be staying again. The cabin is perfect for our grown children and their families to join us with ample room for everyone.

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8/10 Good

A guest from North Beach, MD

Apr 19, 2022

Bear Necessities

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very nice property. Very clean but an additional big pot needs to be added and some of the pots and pans need to be replaced. Steep driveway but beautiful sunrise views from Master suite on 2nd floor.

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10/10 Excellent

FRED B.

Apr 13, 2022

Bear Necessities-Fred Bright

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were very pleased with the Bear Necessities chalet. The place was clean and well kept. We loved the view. We did wish that the lighting in the bathrooms was a tad bit better and wished that the showers had better water pressure. A lot more positives than negatives. Great experience.

10/10 Excellent

Ethan L.

Mar 20, 2022

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

Cabin

Good

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony I.

Mar 18, 2022

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

Nice home

Beautiful home. Nice views. Very clean. Only negative comment would be about the trip up the mountain. Roads to the house could be a little intimidating if you never drove in the mountains.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Shenelle I.

Feb 17, 2022

Beautiful Experience

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Jan 28, 2022

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

Very Nice Place

This place has everything! Our family really enjoyed our stay here. This place was very clean and had all the room for a large family. I will definitely be staying here again! I highly recommend this place A++++

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Jan 2, 2022

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

Christmas in the Mountains

This cabin exceeded our expectations. The view were gorgeous. The Christmas tree and decor throughout was a beautiful touch which made us feel warm and fuzzy! We even saw fireworks on NYE from the balcony. The kitchen had everything we needed which allowed us to cook up delicious meals for our family. We felt safe and right at home here. Cheryl and Pam were incredibly helpful and everyone was so accommodating. We look forward to visiting again in the future.

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alice F.

Dec 20, 2021

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

Pre Christmas Getaway

Great location, though going up the mountain was tight! Beautiful view, close to many indoor and outdoor fun, spacious, comfortable, clean, and very enjoyable.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Hiram B.

Dec 17, 2021

Super Location Getaway

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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Campobello, SC

Oct 25, 2021

A Peaceful Experience

10/10 Excellent

Paula O.

Sep 28, 2021

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

Wonderful Getaway

We had an amazing time and visit to Chalet Village. The entire process from booking, check in and check out was wonderful. The house was clean and beautifully stocked with essentials. We truly appreciated all the effort to make our trip so perfect.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Liberty Township, OH

Sep 8, 2021

Annual

About the host

Hosted by Mountain Laurel Chalets

Mountain Laurel Chalets has been serving Gatlinburg since 1972! We're delighted to be in our 51st year of service to guests, owners, and the greater Gatlinburg community. Founded on principles of extra-mile care, love for family, and integrity-led operations, we are consistently named a top vacation rental management company in the country. Beyond our countless industry recognitions, we are proud of being a second-generation family owned and operated business that is truly local. Check out our wide array of available properties, and come experience the Mountain Laurel Chalets difference for yourself!