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Walk to River & Downtown Gatlinburg, Fire Pit, Hot Tub, Dogs Welcome, Fun Cabin!
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 8
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Gatlinburg, TN
- Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies17 min walk
- Anakeesta17 min walk
- Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park1 min drive
- Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)25 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Queen Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Walk to River & Downtown Gatlinburg, Fire Pit, Hot Tub, Dogs Welcome, Fun Cabin!
Black Bear Hideaway hosted by Jennie Wehmeyer
LOCATION and Serenity! Do you want privacy and be only 1 mile from downtown Gatlinburg? Then Black Bear Hideaway is your place! We would love to host you! This cabin is in a wooded, nature filled neighborhood on a 1/2 acre lot.
We love hosting people at our cabins! We want your stay to be fun and stress free. Read our reviews and see what others say. We appreciate the opportunity to host you at our family's cabin. EZ check out, load dishwasher and put remotes back. No long chore list!
The space
Find yourself surrounded by tall, majestic Smoky Mountain trees! Little Pigeon River is right down the street! Professionally decorated cabin, private master suite with newly renovated bathroom and its own screened in porch, Game room, Insta worthy Mural, and much more! Sleeps 8 in beds.
The Cabin
- Hot Tub
- Wifi 200 Mbps
- Game room w/ 60 arcade game table + shuffleboard + board games
- Outdoor charcoal grill
- Sleeps 8 in beds
- 3 bedrooms with 4 beds
- 2 full bathrooms
- Private Master with King bed and ensuite bath
- Screened porch upstairs off Master
- Two downstairs porch areas
- 3 Roku streaming TVs (byo passwords for Netflix etc)
- Washer and Dryer
- Kitchen with gas stove, pots, dishes etc, spice rack
- A/C and heat
- Insta- worthy Mural
- Coffee station
- Easy parking (see below)
- Entire cabin to yourself
10 minute walk to the tram and mountain coaster and hillbilly golf
Minutes drive to the gates of the Great Smokey Mountain National Park
Minutes drive to fly fishing streams. Easy walk to new restaurants!
17 minute drive to Dollywood Amusement Park
Parking- 5-6 vehicles, depending on their size, will fit in the driveway and carport. If that many cars are here, the ones close to the cabin will need vehicles moved to get out.
Details of Layout
2nd floor- Master bedroom with King bed, private full bath with soaking tub, private screened deck, Roku TV
1st floor- Bedroom 2 has a queen bed with Roku TV
1st floor- Bedroom 3 has a Log queen bunk bed, sleeps 4
1st floor- Game room, living room, kitchen
Master Suite
Upstairs is the spacious Master suite. A King bed with new cooling gel mattress and a just renovated bathroom with soaking tub. Enjoy the Roku TV or relax with a beverage on the screened in balcony.
Bedroom 2
First floor bedroom with new queen cooling gel mattress. The Roku TV and soothing decor will create sweet dreams of the Smokey Mountains. Enjoy a private entrance to the back porch.
Bedroom 3
First floor bedroom with log queen bunk beds! A huge hit with the kids yet sturdy enough adults.
Kitchen
Our kitchen is stocked with pots, pans, plates, glasses, silverware, cookie pans, knives, toaster, crockpot, blender, coffee bar and spice rack. The table seats six with two bar stools at the counter.
Gameroom
On the first floor in a separate room off living room. There is a shuffle board table. A fun activity for any age. There's an arcade game with 60 games including Pacman, Galaga, Dig Doug, Donkey Kong and more! Board games and scrabble on the wall.
Outside
The hot tub is covered. There are 2 separate porch areas on the main level. Third porch is upstairs off the master suite. The front porch has a swing and rocking chairs. The back porch is great for relaxing. The mural is the perfect place to take your Insta photos! Hand painted and designed by a local artist just for Black Bear Hideaway.
Dogs are welcome! First dog is $75, second dog is $25. Owners are asked to clean up after dogs inside and outside.
Black Bear Hideaway is in a woodsy area. We have pest control come every month plus additional quarterly visits. Our cabin has been professionally sealed. You might see bugs despite these efforts. Bears are frequent visitors to the area.
No parties
No smoking inside
Guests must be 20+ or children staying with parents. If you are younger than 20 and would like to book, please message me.
Starter sets of shampoo, soaps, toilet paper and paper towels are provided. You may need to purchase more during your stay.
Charcoal, lighter fluid and matches are not provided.
For your protection there is a security camera at both front door and carport entrances.
No refunds for weather/natural disaster/power outages or anything out of our control. Please purchase travel insurance through the platform.
LOCATION and Serenity! Do you want privacy and be only 1 mile from downtown Gatlinburg? Then Black Bear Hideaway is your place! We would love to host you! This cabin is in a wooded, nature filled neighborhood on a 1/2 acre lot.
We love hosting people at our cabins! We want your stay to be fun and stress free. Read our reviews and see what others say. We appreciate the opportunity to host you at our family's cabin. EZ check out, load dishwasher and put remotes back. No long chore list!
The space
Find yourself surrounded by tall, majestic Smoky Mountain trees! Little Pigeon River is right down the street! Professionally decorated cabin, private master suite with newly renovated bathroom and its own screened in porch, Game room, Insta worthy Mural, and much more! Sleeps 8 in beds.
The Cabin
- Hot Tub
- Wifi 200 Mbps
- Game room w/ 60 arcade game table + shuffleboard + board games
- Outdoor charcoal grill
- Sleeps 8 in beds
- 3 bedrooms with 4 beds
- 2 full bathrooms
- Private Master with King bed and ensuite bath
- Screened porch upstairs off Master
- Two downstairs porch areas
- 3 Roku streaming TVs (byo passwords for Netflix etc)
- Washer and Dryer
- Kitchen with gas stove, pots, dishes etc, spice rack
- A/C and heat
- Insta- worthy Mural
- Coffee station
- Easy parking (see below)
- Entire cabin to yourself
10 minute walk to the tram and mountain coaster and hillbilly golf
Minutes drive to the gates of the Great Smokey Mountain National Park
Minutes drive to fly fishing streams. Easy walk to new restaurants!
17 minute drive to Dollywood Amusement Park
Parking- 5-6 vehicles, depending on their size, will fit in the driveway and carport. If that many cars are here, the ones close to the cabin will need vehicles moved to get out.
Details of Layout
2nd floor- Master bedroom with King bed, private full bath with soaking tub, private screened deck, Roku TV
1st floor- Bedroom 2 has a queen bed with Roku TV
1st floor- Bedroom 3 has a Log queen bunk bed, sleeps 4
1st floor- Game room, living room, kitchen
Master Suite
Upstairs is the spacious Master suite. A King bed with new cooling gel mattress and a just renovated bathroom with soaking tub. Enjoy the Roku TV or relax with a beverage on the screened in balcony.
Bedroom 2
First floor bedroom with new queen cooling gel mattress. The Roku TV and soothing decor will create sweet dreams of the Smokey Mountains. Enjoy a private entrance to the back porch.
Bedroom 3
First floor bedroom with log queen bunk beds! A huge hit with the kids yet sturdy enough adults.
Kitchen
Our kitchen is stocked with pots, pans, plates, glasses, silverware, cookie pans, knives, toaster, crockpot, blender, coffee bar and spice rack. The table seats six with two bar stools at the counter.
Gameroom
On the first floor in a separate room off living room. There is a shuffle board table. A fun activity for any age. There's an arcade game with 60 games including Pacman, Galaga, Dig Doug, Donkey Kong and more! Board games and scrabble on the wall.
Outside
The hot tub is covered. There are 2 separate porch areas on the main level. Third porch is upstairs off the master suite. The front porch has a swing and rocking chairs. The back porch is great for relaxing. The mural is the perfect place to take your Insta photos! Hand painted and designed by a local artist just for Black Bear Hideaway.
Dogs are welcome! First dog is $75, second dog is $25. Owners are asked to clean up after dogs inside and outside.
Black Bear Hideaway is in a woodsy area. We have pest control come every month plus additional quarterly visits. Our cabin has been professionally sealed. You might see bugs despite these efforts. Bears are frequent visitors to the area.
No parties
No smoking inside
Guests must be 20+ or children staying with parents. If you are younger than 20 and would like to book, please message me.
Starter sets of shampoo, soaps, toilet paper and paper towels are provided. You may need to purchase more during your stay.
Charcoal, lighter fluid and matches are not provided.
For your protection there is a security camera at both front door and carport entrances.
No refunds for weather/natural disaster/power outages or anything out of our control. Please purchase travel insurance through the platform.
Property manager
Jennie Wehmeyer
Premier Host
Languages
English
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About the area
Gatlinburg
Located in Gatlinburg, this cabin is in the city centre and on a river. Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction and Titanic Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at SkyPark and Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby
- Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
- Anakeesta - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
- Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
- SkyPark - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
- Gatlinburg Convention Center - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
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- Cliff Top Grill & Bar - 3 min drive
- Tennessee Cider Company - 3 min drive
- Subway - 3 min drive
- Ole Red - 18 min walk
- Pancake Pantry - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
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10/10
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10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
9 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Britney L.
9 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family trip
Britney L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michelle K.
23 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our home in Tennessee
Michelle K.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey H.
3 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New Year in the Smokies
Jeffrey H.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lee Ann W.
29 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Stay for Holidays
Lee Ann W.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rita R.
30 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary Trip
Rita R.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Trever B.
11 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for my family of 8.
Trever B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Denice M.
26 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Cabin Close to Town
Denice M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Anabel C., Austin, TX
28 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cabin!
Anabel C.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Lynn M.
17 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!!
Lynn M.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Hope F.
22 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for a getaway!
Hope F.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kathryn J.
13 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for Pkwy access!
Kathryn J.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Ginger P.
8 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very private
Ginger P.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Holly D.
15 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best rental
Holly D.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Lori R.
9 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Lori R.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Michelle K.
17 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Keianne T.
7 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Parma B.
26 Jul 2022
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Diem T.
20 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Diem T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jack D.
22 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Henry O., Columbia, SC
13 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Henry O.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
erika m.
7 Apr 2022
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erika m.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Paul E., Saraland, AL USA
23 Dec 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Paul E.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Kendall B.
21 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin was very nice!
Kendall B.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Robert O.
15 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AWESOME CABIN AND LOCATION!
Robert O.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
About the host
Hosted by Jennie Wehmeyer

I'm Jennie and my husband is Van. We have a blended family of six kids. We all live together full time. Our friends call us The Brady Bunch! We are happy to share our cabin with you! We hope you create wonderful memories with your family and friends here!
Why they chose this property
This is a unique property! It was built in 1940. The cabin was torn down and rebuilt in 1991. There is one wall that was left from the original cabin. It has lots of trees! Many guests enjoy walking to downtown.
Languages:
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