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Stunning view, location & Cabin amenities- 2.4 mi to Gatlinburg
Family-friendly chalet with water park and fitness centre
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122121 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Gatlinburg, TN
- Place, Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park3 min drive
- Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters6 min drive
- Place, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies6 min drive
- Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)83 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Living room queen sofa bed
1 Double Futon
Lower King Bedroom
1 King Bed
Lower Queen bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Master King Suite on main floor
1 King Bed
Upper Master King Suite
1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 King Bed
3 bathrooms
Lower floor bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Main floor King Suite Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Upper King Suite Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Stunning view, location & Cabin amenities- 2.4 mi to Gatlinburg
Plan your perfect holiday escape at our cozy cabin, where crisp mountain air, sparkling lights, and festive cheer set the scene for an unforgettable getaway. Gather by the fire, sip hot cocoa as the snow falls, and soak in the magic of the season from the porch. Your winter wonderland retreat is waiting. Come make it yours!
LIVING ROOM –
Awe-inspiring view, right when you walk in the door to the chalet, stops you in your tracks! The panoramic views of Downtown Gatlinburg, Ober Gatlinburg Gondola & the Great Smoky Mountains are just stunning! The living room connects to the kitchen and dining room with beautiful, two-story tongue-in-groove surroundings, a gas fireplace, and dining area setting this great room apart and making it perfect for entertaining! It is warm, cozy, and ready for you to relax and enjoy the views or binge-watch from the 50" HD Flat Screen TV & plush leather furniture. Fireplace season is October through March.
EXCELLENT RECREATION AREAS
You never need to leave the chalet to enjoy your vacation with an excellent recreation room and two private decks to enjoy! There is a classic pool table and arcade game, board games, and 50” HD TVs!
The lower floor of the chalet has a game room complete with:
• Pool table
• Whiskey barrel arcade video game (no charge) with 60+ classic arcade games
• Assorted board games
• Hot Tub with 7-person capacity outside the game room
• 50” HD TV and full cable service
• Large outdoor deck with chairs and stunning view
• Corn hole game for outdoor use
Main floor:
• Living room with 50” HD TV and full cable service & gas fireplace (available Oct-March)
• Exterior deck with breathtaking panoramic views of the downtown, the Ober Gatlinburg Gondola & the Great Smoky Mountains
BEDROOMS
The chalet sleeps up to 12 guests with 4 bedrooms and a queen mattress pull-out sofa in the living room. Each bedroom is appointed with beautiful Smoky Mountain-themed quilts, handcrafted log frame beds, and cozy comforters. Two of the bedrooms are suites with full bathrooms attached to the bedrooms.
Lower floor (sleeps 4 people):
• Bedroom with King bed & HD TV with full cable service
• Bedroom with Queen bed
• Full bathroom with shower/bathtub combo
Main floor (sleeps 4 people):
• Master bedroom suite with King bed, HDTV with cable, and attached full bathroom with tub/shower combination
• Living room with a queen pull-out sofa bed
Top floor (sleeps 4 people):
• Master Bedroom suite with King bed, bunk bed (2 twin beds), HD TV, and full cable service
• Bathroom with tub and shower
DECKS - 2 decks off the back of the chalet with dining table, premium seating, hot tub, and stunning views
DINING ROOM – Rustic wooden dining table with seating for 8 right near the kitchen bar with seating for 4 more. The deck connected to the kitchen & living room also has an outdoor dining table perfect for 6 to enjoy dinner and two large high-back Adirondack chairs.
KITCHEN – Well-appointed with all the major utensils, silverware, dishes, glasses, and cookware needed for you to create & serve gourmet meals. Electric stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, Keurig coffee maker, drip coffee maker, toaster, blender, etc.
ADDITIONAL AMENITIES –
• Access to Chalet Village Facilities which include 3 different club houses, three separate pool facilities including water-slide, children’s play fountain, four tennis courts, two game rooms with pool table, foosball, air hockey, arcade games, children’s play structure, concession stands & more. These facilities are included with your stay, with seasonal swimming pools available from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
• High speed Wi-Fi
• Full size washer and dryer in the chalet
• Convenient location to downtown Gatlinburg only 2.4 miles away and 2.2 miles to the entrance to Ober Gatlinburg! Easy access to great restaurants, shopping, Ripley's Aquarium, & the entrance to The Great Smoky Mountains National Park all only 7-10 min drive (2.4 miles) away.
• Convenient access to Pigeon Forge, less than 9 miles away, with access to the Gatlinburg bypass which allows you to avoid the peak season traffic in Gatlinburg on your way to the Pigeon Forge attractions
• Only 12 miles away from the entrance to Dollywood/Splash Country!
• Just minutes from this chalet is the beautiful Gatlinburg Community Center - a complex with indoor swimming pool, basketball court, ping pong, bowling alley, weight room and showers. For a very reasonable fee visitors are welcome to take advantage of this beautiful complex.
• Convenient paved parking with plenty of space for 4 standard size SUVs. No RV or trailer parking permitted.
• Heating & A/C
• Gas grill – connected to the mainline so no worry about propane running out
• We provide a set of starter supplies to allow you to get settled when you arrive. They include 2 trash bags, ~10 Keurig pods, 2 dishwasher pods, a paper towel roll, a small liquid dish soap bottle, toilet paper, a small bottle of shampoo, body lotion, body wash, conditioner, and a soap bar for each bathroom, towels, and bed linens. They are designed so that you are all set when you arrive but not to last the entire trip.
Please check out the other Stay Awhile Vacation Rental cabins on VRBO by searching the VRBO number in the search bar:
• Big Bear – 9438835
• Mountain Bearadise - 2289704
• Bear Creek - 2472348
• Bearfoot in Smokies – 2283755
• Bear Crossing - 2174329
LIVING ROOM –
Awe-inspiring view, right when you walk in the door to the chalet, stops you in your tracks! The panoramic views of Downtown Gatlinburg, Ober Gatlinburg Gondola & the Great Smoky Mountains are just stunning! The living room connects to the kitchen and dining room with beautiful, two-story tongue-in-groove surroundings, a gas fireplace, and dining area setting this great room apart and making it perfect for entertaining! It is warm, cozy, and ready for you to relax and enjoy the views or binge-watch from the 50" HD Flat Screen TV & plush leather furniture. Fireplace season is October through March.
EXCELLENT RECREATION AREAS
You never need to leave the chalet to enjoy your vacation with an excellent recreation room and two private decks to enjoy! There is a classic pool table and arcade game, board games, and 50” HD TVs!
The lower floor of the chalet has a game room complete with:
• Pool table
• Whiskey barrel arcade video game (no charge) with 60+ classic arcade games
• Assorted board games
• Hot Tub with 7-person capacity outside the game room
• 50” HD TV and full cable service
• Large outdoor deck with chairs and stunning view
• Corn hole game for outdoor use
Main floor:
• Living room with 50” HD TV and full cable service & gas fireplace (available Oct-March)
• Exterior deck with breathtaking panoramic views of the downtown, the Ober Gatlinburg Gondola & the Great Smoky Mountains
BEDROOMS
The chalet sleeps up to 12 guests with 4 bedrooms and a queen mattress pull-out sofa in the living room. Each bedroom is appointed with beautiful Smoky Mountain-themed quilts, handcrafted log frame beds, and cozy comforters. Two of the bedrooms are suites with full bathrooms attached to the bedrooms.
Lower floor (sleeps 4 people):
• Bedroom with King bed & HD TV with full cable service
• Bedroom with Queen bed
• Full bathroom with shower/bathtub combo
Main floor (sleeps 4 people):
• Master bedroom suite with King bed, HDTV with cable, and attached full bathroom with tub/shower combination
• Living room with a queen pull-out sofa bed
Top floor (sleeps 4 people):
• Master Bedroom suite with King bed, bunk bed (2 twin beds), HD TV, and full cable service
• Bathroom with tub and shower
DECKS - 2 decks off the back of the chalet with dining table, premium seating, hot tub, and stunning views
DINING ROOM – Rustic wooden dining table with seating for 8 right near the kitchen bar with seating for 4 more. The deck connected to the kitchen & living room also has an outdoor dining table perfect for 6 to enjoy dinner and two large high-back Adirondack chairs.
KITCHEN – Well-appointed with all the major utensils, silverware, dishes, glasses, and cookware needed for you to create & serve gourmet meals. Electric stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, Keurig coffee maker, drip coffee maker, toaster, blender, etc.
ADDITIONAL AMENITIES –
• Access to Chalet Village Facilities which include 3 different club houses, three separate pool facilities including water-slide, children’s play fountain, four tennis courts, two game rooms with pool table, foosball, air hockey, arcade games, children’s play structure, concession stands & more. These facilities are included with your stay, with seasonal swimming pools available from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
• High speed Wi-Fi
• Full size washer and dryer in the chalet
• Convenient location to downtown Gatlinburg only 2.4 miles away and 2.2 miles to the entrance to Ober Gatlinburg! Easy access to great restaurants, shopping, Ripley's Aquarium, & the entrance to The Great Smoky Mountains National Park all only 7-10 min drive (2.4 miles) away.
• Convenient access to Pigeon Forge, less than 9 miles away, with access to the Gatlinburg bypass which allows you to avoid the peak season traffic in Gatlinburg on your way to the Pigeon Forge attractions
• Only 12 miles away from the entrance to Dollywood/Splash Country!
• Just minutes from this chalet is the beautiful Gatlinburg Community Center - a complex with indoor swimming pool, basketball court, ping pong, bowling alley, weight room and showers. For a very reasonable fee visitors are welcome to take advantage of this beautiful complex.
• Convenient paved parking with plenty of space for 4 standard size SUVs. No RV or trailer parking permitted.
• Heating & A/C
• Gas grill – connected to the mainline so no worry about propane running out
• We provide a set of starter supplies to allow you to get settled when you arrive. They include 2 trash bags, ~10 Keurig pods, 2 dishwasher pods, a paper towel roll, a small liquid dish soap bottle, toilet paper, a small bottle of shampoo, body lotion, body wash, conditioner, and a soap bar for each bathroom, towels, and bed linens. They are designed so that you are all set when you arrive but not to last the entire trip.
Please check out the other Stay Awhile Vacation Rental cabins on VRBO by searching the VRBO number in the search bar:
• Big Bear – 9438835
• Mountain Bearadise - 2289704
• Bear Creek - 2472348
• Bearfoot in Smokies – 2283755
• Bear Crossing - 2174329
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
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Dryer
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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 less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Gatlinburg
Located in Chalet Village, a neighbourhood in Gatlinburg, this chalet is in a rural area and near theme parks. Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction and Titanic Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park and SkyPark. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Gatlinburg Space Needle. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Gatlinburg, TN
What's nearby
- Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park - 3 min drive - 1.3 km
- Gatlinburg Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
- SkyPark - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
- Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Ole Smoky Distillery - 7 min drive
- Sugarlands Distilling Co. - 7 min drive
- Mellow Mushroom - 6 min drive
- Smith & Son Corner Kitchen - 7 min drive
- Crockett's Breakfast Camp - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Chris
My wife, dog and I love to travel and experience new cultures/places. We're passionate about different architectural and design styles trying to create spaces that are welcoming and unique. I'm excited to be a VRBO host and strive to provide every guest with a 5 star experience. It's a pleasure to share our cabin and hope it will be a special place allowing you to make lifelong memories.
We greatly value feedback and promise to use it to improve the chalet and all future guest stays.
Why they chose this property
This chalet has everything you are looking for in the Smoky Mountains! Stunning view of downtown Gatlinburg, Ober Gatlinburg Gondola, unobstructed view of the mountains, private outdoor dining table, rockers, decks with hot tub! You are 2.4 miles from the entrance to the National Park & downtown and only 2.2 miles from Ober Gatlinburg and the closets of the three club houses all with excellent pools, tennis and more!
What makes this property unique
We really believe that Papa Bear Chalet is unique! We try to provide something that will inspire joy for anyone in your family! First, we want you to relax when you are here. There are two incredible decks offering unobstructed views of the Smoky Mountains. We love drinking a cup of coffee and breathing in the fresh mountain air just getting lost in the beauty of the National Park views! The entrance to the Smoky Mountain National Park is only 2.4 miles down the hill and allows you to jump right in the park without the traffic of Gatlinburg! Here you will find all the hiking and tourism you could possibly desire!
We designed the chalet so that you can spend your whole vacation here and never leave! There is a recreation space in the cabin filled with things to do! We have an arcade game unit, free for your use, with 60 classic games, 50" HD TV with cable, pool table, hot tub, board games & corn hole ! Relax in the hot tub and then enjoy watching the wildlife that lives around the cabin and stunning view of downtown!
Finally, if you choose to go out and explore Gatlinburg, we are less than 2.4 miles from downtown and right near the Gatlinburg bypass if you want to jump over to Dollywood or Pigeon Forge. We are only 2.2 miles from Ober Gatlinburg if you are coming for a family ski trip! Our unique location allows for you to get to any place you desire with ease.
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