Welcome to Bear Essentials Lodge, where mountain charm, scenic views, and tons of entertainment merge into one amazing cabin retreat! Our gorgeous 3BD cabin (sleeps 10) is the perfect destination for your family and friends to make incredible memories here in the Smoky Mountains! Fully furnished with cozy cabin luxuries and blessed with scenic views, this vacation lodge is one of a kind! …Game Room …Hot Tub …Spacious rooms w/ fireplaces! …Pool Table …Arcade …Jacuzzi Tubs …Wifi …Near Town!
Bear Essentials Lodge offers you all the luxuries and amenities your friends and family could desire, all while being conveniently located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains AND just a short drive to Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg. Our floorplan is ideal for both families or couples alike and is the perfect get-a-way. So, pack your bags “ because the mountains are calling!!
Spacious and modern cabin retreat with tons of amenities Open living room with stone fireplace and separate dining room Huge Loft Game Room (pool table, arcade, board games ; more!) 3 Spacious bedrooms + 4 Bathrooms - room for everyone! Covered balcony with multiple sitting areas Hot Tub Community Pool (seasonal) Gas BBQ Grill Free Wi-Fi ; Parking Short drive to Pigeon Forge or Downtown Gatlinburg and close to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, horseback riding, shopping, restaurants, museums, downtown Gatlinburg, Ober Gatlinburg, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, Hollywood Star Cars Museum, Ole Smoky Moonshine, Pigeon Forge, The Island, the Comedy Barn, Dollywood, and more
… INDOOR LIVING … Fully furnished mountain home with modern and rustic decor; Open living room with large stone fireplace, comfy leather furniture and tons of windows; Modern and fully equipped kitchen; Loft Game Room; Free WiFi
…SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS … Bedroom #1 (upstairs): Spacious bedroom retreat with King-sized bed, private fireplace and your own soaking jacuzzi tub looking out over the mountains; Private attached bathroom with shower Bedroom #2 (downstairs): Huge bedroom with King-sized bed; Private attached bathroom with shower and separate jacuzzi soaking tub Bedroom #3 (downstairs): Spacious bedroom with King-sized bed; Access to full bathroom off the hall Additional Sleeping Arrangements: Sleeper sofa in the living room and futon in the loft Additional full bath on main level with shower
…KITCHEN… Fully equipped kitchen with modern stainless-steel appliances, full sized refrigerator, dishwasher, stove, microwave, and other kitchen appliances perfect for making breakfast, lunch or dinner throughout your stay! All pots, pans, glasses, plates, silverware, etc. are also there for you! There is a gorgeous wooden dining room table right off the kitchen in a separate dining area, along with additional seating at the breakfast bar.
…ENTERTAINMENT… Bear Essentials Lodge is the ideal vacation destination for those who want to both relax and play! Enjoy family movie night in the spacious living room while cuddled up on the leather couches while the fireplace roars in the distance. Step upstairs into the loft game room and you are met with hours and hours of entertainment “ from the pool table to the arcade, no one will be bored! Or relax in one of the two separate jacuzzi tubs after a long day of hiking or shopping. And outside, you are greeted with a bubbling hot tub that overlooks the scenic views. Step out onto the covered balcony and sit back and relax while you sip your morning cup of coffee or evening glass of wine while taking in the fresh Smoky Mountain air. Or enjoy dinner on the patio after grilling up a yummy feast on the propane grill. During the warmer months, feel free to take a dip in the community pool!
… GENERAL… Complimentary starter toiletries, linens/towels, free WiFi, air conditioning ; central heat, full sized washer and dryer
…PARKING… Free parking for up to 3 vehicles
…COUPONS AND DISCOUNTS… Shortly before you arrive I'll send you a coupon book with dozens and dozens of discounts for all of the top attractions in the area. This includes the best dinner shows, pancake restaurants, adventure parks, museums and even an exotic animal park. If you want inspiration for your vacation activities, this will definitely give you enough for your visit!
…COOL THINGS TO DO IN THE AREA… Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville are the three main cities that comprise the area. Everything is spread out a bit and there are amazing things to keep you busy... - World class hiking trails of all types and skill levels - Dollywood theme park (of course!) - Putt putt, go karts and pancake restaurants on every corner - Amazing dinner shows to entertain kids of all ages - Museums of all types: classic cars, Alcatraz, Titanic and several children's museums - Restaurants of all types... Always come hungry because serving sizes are HUGE!
Here are some of the popular spots nearby:
… FAMILY FUN … - Ripley's Old MacDonalds Farm Mini-Golf (4.8 miles) - The Island in Pigeon Forge (6.2 miles) - Dollywood (9.1 miles) - Titanic Museum (5.6 miles) - Wonderworks (5.5 miles) - Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster (6.4 miles) - Convention Center (4.9 miles)
… OUTDOOR RECREATION … - Gatlinburg Golf Course (8.5 miles) - Aerial Adventure Park (5.2 miles) - Ober Gatlinburg (17.5 miles) - Mt. Le Conte (25.1 miles) - Clingmans Dome (37.6 miles) - Cades Cove (33.1 miles) - Soaky Mountain Water Park (5.7 miles) - Douglas Lake (30.0 miles)
The primary guest must be at least 25 years old and must occupy the property during the entire reservation.
Any pets (for non-pet-friendly cabins) or extra people brought to the cabin are a rules violation and will result in an extra charge of $500
Per our insurance policy, we are required to have a copy of YOUR photo ID. We will also need a list of guests and ages as well.
Important information
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Property # 3082796vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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
About the area
Sevierville
Located in Sevierville, this cabin is near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at The Ripken Experience - Pigeon Forge and Douglas Lake, while Titanic Museum and Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Show are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Wilderness at the Smokies and Soaky Mountain Waterpark. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
Wilderness at the Smokies - 10 min drive - 11.0 km
Sevierville Convention Center - 11 min drive - 11.7 km
Titanic Museum - 11 min drive - 9.8 km
Getting around
Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 46 min drive
Restaurants
Chick-fil-A - 14 min drive
Iron Forge Brewing - 14 min drive
Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant - 14 min drive
Five Oaks Farm Kitchen - 15 min drive
Steak 'n Shake - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does 🐻 Bear Essentials Lodge | Loft Arcade + Jacuzzi Tubs + Mountain Views🏔️ have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Hot tub, shared pool, mountain views?
As of 19 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hot tub, shared pool, mountain views on 24 Aug 2026 start from £566, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at 🐻 Bear Essentials Lodge | Loft Arcade + Jacuzzi Tubs + Mountain Views🏔️?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 🐻 Bear Essentials Lodge | Loft Arcade + Jacuzzi Tubs + Mountain Views🏔️?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 🐻 Bear Essentials Lodge | Loft Arcade + Jacuzzi Tubs + Mountain Views🏔️?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 🐻 Bear Essentials Lodge | Loft Arcade + Jacuzzi Tubs + Mountain Views🏔️ located?
Set in Sevierville, this family-friendly cabin is within 6 mi (10 km) of The Apple Barn & Cider Mill, Titanic Museum and NASCAR SpeedPark Smoky Mountains. Hollywood Wax Museum and WonderWorks are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great cabin with all the supplies we needed for our stay to be comfortable. Plenty of room for everyone along with privacy. Host was very quick to respond anytime we had questions.
Perfect layout, # of bedrooms and bathrooms. Highly recommended for your stay. Cabin was fully furnished with everything needed for our stay. Communication between booking, checking in and out was 5 stars.
Very nice cabin! Loved everything about it! Nice views and loved watching the family of bats taking off every evening from top of the cabin. So cool. Hot tub was warm and cozy. The bathtubs in both big bedrooms were awesome! Close to everything but super quiet!
This is a beautiful cabin with wonderful amenities. it's location was great also. the scenery all around was beautiful. it was nice to sit out on the deck and have your morning coffee. We had a wonderful family vacation here. would definitely stay again. tjank you to the host Justin who was always so respectful and responsive
We had a daughter graduating form UT so we stayed with family in the cabin for a long weekend. This cabin is about 35-40 minutes from UT. Was perfect to get away from the chaos of Knoxville that weekend and be close to attractions and dining in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Hosts were super responsive and the place was very clean. The bedroom and bathroom arrangements were perfect to give everyone their own space and privacy while the common areas perfect for everyone to gather. Had a very fun long weekend stay. We will return and would recommend this cabin for a nice family/friends getaway! Few pics of how we decorated for the graduation events.
Tammy K.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun 2026
Thank you so much for staying with us and for taking the time to share your wonderful review! We're thrilled that the cabin provided the perfect retreat during your daughter's graduation weekend—what an exciting milestone to celebrate! We're so glad the layout worked beautifully for your group and that you enjoyed the convenient location to all the area attractions.
Your kind words about our cleanliness and responsiveness truly mean the world to us. We'd love to welcome you back for your next family gathering!
Congratulations again to your daughter! 🎓
The cabin was set up perfectly. The pictured dont do it justice! It was spacious and felt like home. Beds were so comfortable and the hottub and night view were spectacular! We will be booking again here!
Everything other than the hot tub looked clean. The seats in the hot tub was covered in some sort of plant material or something falling in from the cover. It was hard to tell.
The cabin was perfect! Lots of space, good outdoor space to enjoy. Our host was phenomenal. Shout out to the cleaning crew, as we arrived to a spotless clean smelling home away from home.
Everything was in very good condition, and it was very clean. They had lots of throw blankets to cuddle up with on the couch. I do recommend this unit.
The cabin was absolutely stunning! I can not wait to book again and stay longer next time . We did a 4 day trip it was close to everything so it wasn’t hard to get to the stores or shops if wanted . The cabin was so clean and beautiful I can’t express how breathtaking it truly was ! Beautiful views beautiful rooms over all a 100/10 book if you will not be did
Quiet cabin, the family loved staying here. From the pool table to arcade game, bbq grill to hot tub, everything was as advertised. Not too far from all the attractions the area has to offer.
Nice Cabin , there is a smell coming from main bath tub. Lady bugs are everywhere. Garbage should be picked up daily or have a place to take it to. Other than that everything was Great
Steven L.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2026
Thank you for choosing to stay with us. I'll address the issues you've mentioned with our maintenance and cleaning teams. You're welcome back anytime.
This cabin was perfect for a little family get away! It was so spacious and clean. There was so much to do inside the cabin. We absolutely loved it and would stay here again!
Jordan B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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