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Running Bears Den- Chalet Village’s Perfect Retreat in the Mountains

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A wooden cabin with a balcony and a staircase, surrounded by dense forest.
A spacious dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a view of the kitchen and upper level.
A cozy attic room with wooden beams, two sofas, a coffee table, and a view of trees through large windows.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island, and a dining area with chairs.
A spacious living area with a wooden floor, a sofa, and a dining area with chairs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Ski access
    A rare find - hit the slopes directly from your doorstep!
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Ober Mountain

Popular amenities

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Shared communal pool

Explore the area

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Place, Ober Mountain
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Anakeesta
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area

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About the area

Gatlinburg

Located in Chalet Village, a neighbourhood in Gatlinburg, this cabin is in the mountains. Island at Pigeon Forge and Old Mill are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park and The Ripken Experience - Pigeon Forge. Ober Mountain and Gatlinburg Space Needle are not to be missed. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Gatlinburg, TN

What's nearby

  • Ober Mountain - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Anakeesta - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters - 7 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Puckers Sports Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Running Bears Den- Chalet Village’s Perfect Retreat in the Mountains pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Running Bears Den- Chalet Village’s Perfect Retreat in the Mountains ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Running Bears Den- Chalet Village’s Perfect Retreat in the Mountains ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Running Bears Den- Chalet Village’s Perfect Retreat in the Mountains ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Running Bears Den- Chalet Village’s Perfect Retreat in the Mountains located?

Located in the mountains, this Chalet Village cabin offers ski-in/ski-out access within 3 miles (5 km) of Ober Mountain, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Gatlinburg Convention Center. Gatlinburg Space Needle and Gatlinburg SkyPark are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was very spacious and great for my family. There was plenty of room for everyone. And space for alone time. The host was very responsive and handle everything in a speedy manner. Great experience overall.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very quick to communicate with 1 minor issue and had it resolved immediately. I was very glad with my stay and the hosts quick response and care was part of the great stay.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family friendly home
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home,
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cabin! Great time!

Had a wonderful stay in this cabin in Gatlinburg!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Yearly family vacation

We enjoyed the cabin and Tennessee
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, great cabin

Fantastic location and perfect cabin for our week long family getaway! Plenty of space for everyone! Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

The was exactly as advertised and perfect for a family vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful. Close to gatlinburg and the park. Quiet location. Plenty of room for our family if 6. We love the pool table and basement entertainment area. There are a couple little stores near by for pizza and if you forgot anything. Host was very responsive with any questions we had. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed our stay

Title says it all. Great location and a beautiful cabin. Really close proximity to downtown Gatlinburg and the smoky mountains. Had plenty of space for our entire group.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

AMAZING AND QUIET

WE REALLY ENJOYED OUR STAY. JUST MINUTES FROM THE BUSY DOWNTOWN WITH A VERY QUIET LOCATION FOR GREAT FAMILY TIME . WILL BE BACK AGAIN
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2021
Thanks Jeff . I’m glad you all had a great time!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Running Bear Cabin

This was a great cabin to stay in for our family. It is really close to all activities around Gatlinburg. On one of the mornings we even got to see a mama bear and three cubs walk down the driveway! I highly recommend staying at this cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Excellent. Will stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it!

We loved our stay at the cabin! It was fully stocked and had plenty of room for us all! Thanks for a great time in the mountains! Plan to go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Breathtaking cabin

Pictures do not do this cabin justice. Its perfect down to every last detail. Great location and close to all the fun activities. We will definately be booking again for our next trip to TN!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Plenty of room for everyone!

We enjoyed the porches and being able to sit outside and watch nature. The house in on the mountain and surrounded by trees and we even saw bears crossing the road.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Large Cabin Close to Gatlinburg

The cabin is large, with a nice kitchen and several spaces around it to enjoy time with family and friends. The host was responsive and good to work with. My only complaint is that the cleanliness could be better, and there are a few areas in the lower-level bathroom that could use some TLC. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring break

We thoroughly enjoyed our time. The home was very clean and we enjoyed having places to relax and places to have fun. The lower level area with the pool table and game table a very cool. We felt it was worth it and had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cabin Retreat

Somewhat seclude. Saw a bear. Peaceful and relaxing getaway. Carrie was excellent when it came to answering and questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2022
Gina, I’m glad that you and your family enjoyed your stay and glad to have been of assistance.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our Thanksgiving Vacation

We had an amazing time while staying at the house. The rooms were all very comfortable. We spent a lot of time in the game room playing pool and the video games. My girls loved the hot tub. The house was perfect. Our host had it all decorated for Christmas. It was so beautiful. I highly recommend this poroperty.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Birthday Getaway

The cabin was perfect. It was clean and spacious just what we needed. It felt like home away from home. The owner even reached out to me to make sure everything was ok. I truly appreciated that. We were having some much fun in the cabin we didn’t won’t to leave. Thank you Ma.Carrie for such a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov 2021
I am so glad you all enjoyed the cabin. We welcome you and your family to come and stay anytime you want.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

BEAUTIFUL CABIN RUNNING BEAR DEN

NAME OF CABIN SAYS IT ALL....WE HAD A BLAST AT THIS CABIN AND THE HOST WAS VERY RESPONSIVE. OVERALL AN AWESOME PLACE TO STAY. WE HAD BEARS EVERY SINGLE DAY. LOCK YOUR CARS AND HOUSE DOORS!!!! THE DRIVEWAY IS STEEP BUT MANAGABLE. BEARS BEARS BEARS EVERYWHERE. THE CABIN WAS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL AND WE HAD A LOT OF FUN IN THE GAME ROOM.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice home

Carrie was responsive to calls and texts, however I did have to ask the day we arrived what the passcode for the door was as it was not given prior and we were locked out of the house two days prior to the date we were to check out. House was lovely, however cleaning crew could do a better job on toilets and floors.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great stay

We were very happy with the location of the house. We were a little surprised and disappointed with the lack of views. The house was very nicely decorated but had a bit of wear and was not as well stocked in the kitchen as I had hoped. We did have a problem with bears getting into the garbage because of a broken latch on the bin but I was told it would be fixed and bear watching turned out to be a bonus!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bears Everywhere!!

Nine of our family members had a great week in this beautifully appointed cabin! The decor is so cute and perfect for the rustic cabin atmosphere. The architecture inside is spectacular accompanied by beautiful wood. We saw bears every day but one (out of 5). They emptied the trash and tried to open the car doors. We found large paw prints on the door handles. One bear walked along the front porch and climbed down the railing by the hot tub. Be sure to honk your car horn before going out! The bears added to the fun but we stayed as far away from them as possible.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
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