Relax in Gatlinburg at The Curious Bear Cabin Private & close to it all!

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Cabin

Our Front Picnic Table for you to have lunch outside or just enjoy the scenery

The comfortable sofa with a Queen Pullout Sleeper with a upgraded mattress

Overview
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Location
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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51455 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet friendly
Washer
Barbecue grill
Outdoor Space

Explore the area

Gatlinburg, TN

Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
‪5 min drive‬
Anakeesta
‪9 min drive‬
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
‪9 min drive‬
Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)
‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

In the Smoky Mountains, you can find this warm 2-bedroom cottage in Gatlinburg. Nestled in a serene setting, you'll be just a short 9-minute drive from the renowned Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and an 11-minute drive from the breathtaking Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Unwind in the inviting hot tub, curl up by the fireplace, or enjoy a movie night with the smart TV and satellite/cable channels. The fully stocked kitchen allows you to savor home-cooked meals, while the washer and dryer provide the convenience of doing laundry during your stay. Explore the nearby Island at Pigeon Forge, just a 13-minute drive away, for endless entertainment and dining options. With amenities like free WiFi, air conditioning, and outdoor furniture, this cabin offers the perfect blend of comfort and adventure for your Smoky Mountain getaway.

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Owner/Property Manager

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Pets Fees will be added Weight and Limits apply

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outdoors Only

Please add your pet to your stay. There is a pet fee for 2 pets higher fee for additional if approved Guest Limit is Enforced

You must supply a list of names and ages of guests staying at the cabin. There is a 5 Person max capacity violation will result deposit and removal

Late check out will result in fee Damage will result in fee More guests than confirmed will result in fee Pet undisclosed will result in fee

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Gatlinburg

Located in Gatlinburg, this cabin is in the city center and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and The Ripken Experience - Pigeon Forge, while Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction and Titanic Museum are cultural highlights. Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and Anakeesta are not to be missed. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Gatlinburg, TN

What's nearby

Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
Anakeesta - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
SkyPark - 10 min drive - 5.9 km
Gatlinburg Convention Center - 10 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cliff Top Grill & Bar - ‬9 min drive
‪Tennessee Cider Company - ‬9 min drive
‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
‪Ole Red - ‬8 min drive
‪Southern Comfort - Westgate Resort - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relax in Gatlinburg at The Curious Bear Cabin Private & close to it all! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Relax in Gatlinburg at The Curious Bear Cabin Private & close to it all!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax in Gatlinburg at The Curious Bear Cabin Private & close to it all!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relax in Gatlinburg at The Curious Bear Cabin Private & close to it all! located?

Located in the heart of Gatlinburg, this cabin is within 3 mi (5 km) of Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park, Ripley's Davy Crockett Mini Golf, and Historic Ogle Log Cabin. Traffic Light #3 and Anakeesta are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

CARRIE S.

Mar 19, 2025

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

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy M.

Mar 14, 2025

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

Great place

We had a great time. The cabin was very clean. I would recommend this place to family and friends.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

Mar 12, 2025

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

Perfect location

We loved everything about this cabin. Great location with beautiful views, quiet, cozy and comfortable. Good location away from busy Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge yet only minutes away. Definitely on our list if we come back this way!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Feb 1, 2025

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

Best cabin in the Smokey!!!

We stay here every year and always been great!! Great location, tuck away between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Jan 27, 2025

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

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Adam F.

Jan 19, 2025

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

Disliked: Communication

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Dec 29, 2024

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

Beautiful cabin

Cabin is in like new condition. According to the owner it had burnt and rebuilt in 2017. The amenities were in excess of what other cabins we had rented in the past. Coffee being supplied was a plus. Cabin is exactly as portrayed. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

Nov 9, 2024

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

Great experience

It was beautiful and the experience was great. Loved the atmosphere and plenty of room in cabin. Not to far to go do things in town

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

Nov 3, 2024

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

Weekend Getaway

We really enjoyed our stay! Everything was as expected!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

Oct 21, 2024

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

The Pine Cabin

Beautiful cabin with bear decor everywhere, but trying to get football games Sat and Sun was a chore

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Oct 13, 2024

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

Beautiful cabin, great location

My husband and I really loved the cabin and the location. My dog and I watched the sunrise on the back deck every morning. We hope to stay again next year.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caleb W.

Oct 2, 2024

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

Honeymoon

Perfect spot!!! Close enough to everything but far enough to relax from the noise. Beautiful cabin.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Sep 19, 2024

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

Very nice cabin

The cabin was very nice! The hot tub was a nice extra. Laundry on site was great because we did a lot of hiking in the park and needed to wash/dry things. It’s very convenient to the park as well as Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Loved the authentic cabin feel!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nichole M.

Sep 14, 2024

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

Home away from home

The Curious Bear was the perfect cabin for our family of 4! Our boys loved the loft bedroom and hot tub. Jennifer was quick to respond to any questions we had before we booked, checked on us after our first night and wished us a safe trip home! It was clean, decorated with fall decor and better than what we expected. 😊

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

Sep 5, 2024

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

Perfect location!

We loved it! It is just about ideal location wise, being right between Pidgeon Forge and Gatlinburg. And despite being so close to all the activity, it still felt very remote and removed. The king size bed was so comfy too! The place is clean and well appointed. Instructions were clear for check in/check out. It was a very nice stay. Our only negative is that the kid bedroom area upstairs is an open loft, so that bedroom has no way of shutting out the light/noise from the living room. We had to hang out in the bedroom and give the kids some time to fall asleep before we could 'sneak out' and use the hot tub in the evening. Also if you have very young kids (early walkers), the stair case and bed set up might not be friendly. Our 3 year old did fall out of the twin bed once. She was fine, but it is something to keep in mind. Over all though, we loved it. We'd definitely stay here again if we find ourselves in the area again. :)

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittani B.

Sep 5, 2024

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

Perfect family cabin

The cutest cabin! Stocked with everything you would need. Great view. Perfect location.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marla P.

Sep 2, 2024

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

A real treat

this cabin gets very good ratings but you just never know. In my opinion, every single one was spot on. We traveled with our dog Tedi and she is 70 lbs. While staying in a cabin called "curious bear", traveling with a dog may seem like a bad idea. It wasn't. There was plenty to do in town with her and even just hanging at the cabin was great. We didn't see a bear all weekend thinking they might have smelled Tedi. But, right before we left, we saw a bear and her cubs. Tedi was not close to the bears and barked like crazy. very exciting and not scary because we were given good information about the area. don't miss this little jewel!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Aug 29, 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy W.

Aug 23, 2024

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

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tera W.

Aug 17, 2024

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

Very clean and cozy

Very nice and clean and cozy cabin. Would definitely recommend this property!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin R.

Aug 11, 2024

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

Perfect Getaway

Exactly what we were looking for in a place to enjoy spending time with family.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista S.

Aug 9, 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen O.

Aug 6, 2024

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

Summer trip

We extended our summer vacation by making a quick little stop in Gatlinburg! This cabin was the best! Besides being clean, comfy beds, the location was great, close to everything but also gives you the quietness of nature. My kids didn’t want to leave!! Hoping next year we can do it again!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Aug 4, 2024

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

Beautiful cabin!

We were very pleased with the cabin. It was clean and very cozy. We liked how close it was to everything but loved that it was secluded and quiet. The views of the smokies were amazing. We even saw a bear on the property and a bobcat. We did use the hot tub on a couple of cooler nights and loved sitting and taking in the views. We would definitely come back and stay here!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken W.

Jul 12, 2024

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

Excellent Property

The property, which apparently was recently redone, is in excellent condition and well-appointed. There are actually plenty of electrical outlets! The interior was in excellent/line new shape and perfect for myself and my two grandsons. The view from the deck is very good and the location quiet while being convenient. The owner was very responsive in communications. I highly recommend this property.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Owner/Property Manager

We started coming to the Smokies in 2006 and have come back every year since. We finally decided this is where we want to spend our retirement. But we still have some years until that happens so we decided to buy a cabin ourselves, With the hopes of staying and sharing it with others until we make the big move for good. We love everything about Tennessee & are so happy to share it with you

Why they chose this property

We chose this cabin in Gatlinburg because we love being close to the town and all the festivals and action, yet we are in in a private area secluded and surrounded by nature. You get the best of both worlds. We have been visiting Gatlinburg for 10 years now and there is always new and old things we cant wait to do each time we are here. You will love the area and all the things to do.

What makes this property unique

We fell in love with this home because of how private the location is yet you are 5 minutes to town. The cabin decks are a great place to sit with your morning coffee and breathe the mountain air. Being minutes to both Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg and in the middle of nature its truly a wonderful place to relax and unwind