Hey Bear Cabin

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Exceptional

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 41200 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Pool
Dryer
Gym

Explore the area

Gatlinburg, TN

Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park
‪16 min walk‬
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
‪8 min drive‬
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters
‪9 min drive‬
Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)
‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living room

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Dining area

About this property

Hey Bear Cabin • Chalet Village • Minutes to downtown Gatlinburg • Hot tub

- High-speed Wi-Fi
- Minutes to Gatlinburg
- 1/2 mile from Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort
- Hot tub
- games and entertainment
- 1 king bed
- 1 sofa sleeper (Queen)
- Smart TVs in every room. BYOP (BYO Password for Netflix and Hulu etc) Cable not available
- Fully stocked kitchen
- Wood fireplace
- Spacious Deck

The Space

Outside: A spacious deck provides the perfect outdoor entertaining. Relax in the rocking chairs or unwind in the hot tub and enjoy the privacy of the roomy deck.

The kitchen: Fully equipped with all brand new appliances and all the utensils you’ll need to make breakfast, lunch and dinner. The kitchen is open to the living room so you can be part of the fun while cooking for the group at the same time. Enjoy your options to dine at either of the indoor or outdoor dining tables.

Living Room: Unwind on the comfy leather couch next to the wood burning fireplace after a day at Dollywood or Great Smoky Mountain National Park. The newly furnished living room has a rustic modern cabin feel and is equipped with a smart TV to connect any of your favorite streaming apps. The living room includes an air hockey and foosball table. The cabin has high speed internet so the whole family can enjoy their favorites with no interruption. Cable is not provided.

Upstairs Master: The upstairs master features a plush king bed, large jetted soaking tub and private bathroom as well as your own smart TV. Everything you’ll need to unplug and unwind during your stay in the mountains.

The Surrounding Area

GATLINBURG: 2 Miles
OBER GATLINBURG: 0.7 Miles
CADES COVE: 17 Miles. 1 hour to get there. The loop at Cade's cove is 10.6 Miles. Drive it, rent a bike at the start and bike it, or run it. It is closed to cars and open to runners and cyclists Wednesday and Saturday mornings until 10:00am Early May to Late September. Gorgeous views, wildlife, and a pretty good chance you'll see a bear.
CLINGMAN'S DOME: 10 Miles. This will take 2-3 hours round trip. There are plenty of amazing hikes at Newfound Gap on the way up such as Andrews Bald and "The Jump Off" and more hikes in the Clingman's Dome area. Those less adventurous should at the very least check out the observation tower at Clingman's dome.
DOLLYWOOD: 6 Miles Easy Roads.
Wears Valley Rd: 12 Miles
The Apple Mill Barn: 8.4 Miles
Tanger Outlet Malls: 8.7 Miles
Titanic Museum: 7.9 Miles
The Island Amusement Park: 6.7 Miles
Wear Cove Gap (our secret park entrance): 15 Miles
Gatlinburg park entrance: 2 Miles
Neyland Stadium Knoxville: 27 Miles, 45 Minutes

Other things to note

All guests must be 25+ (children with parents are allowed)
- 4 Person Max
- 2 Vehicles recommended 3 Max
- Pet friendly!
- You will likely see and hear critters
- Bears are dangerous
- Do not leave food inside of your vehicle and please keep all cars locked. The bears in the area know how to open car doors and will climb inside your vehicle if left unlocked.
- The fireplace is shut down April 1 to October 1 as with most every cabin in the area.
- The hot tub is for guests 25 and over only. Alcohol is not allowed near the hot tub. You are not allowed to use the hot tub if you have consumed alcohol or you are pregnant. Use the hot tub AT YOUR OWN RISK!
- Limited toiletries and condiments may be available.

The access to this cabin is up a STEEP hill. While it is accessible by any 2WD or 4WD vehicle (subject to snow & ice), this cabin may not be for you if you do not enjoy mountain driving. While snow is rare, our winter guests hope for it as it makes the mountains more beautiful.

As with most cabins in Chalet Village, Hey Bear Cabin is located on a steep hillside and requires stairs to access the front door and deck.

This cabin is equipped with smart TVs and plenty of internet to stream on all devices. Cable is NOT provided.

No refunds for weather/natural disasters/power outages/acts of god/other things that are beyond our control.

Property has a front security camera for the safety of the cabin and each guest.

If you see a bear please don't feed it as they are wild animals.

Property manager

Casey S

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Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

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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

All reservations made utilizing instant booking must provide photo identification matching the name of the reservation.

All reservations made utilizing instant booking must utilize a credit/debit card in the same name as the name on the reservation.

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

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Gatlinburg

Located in Chalet Village, a neighbourhood in Gatlinburg, this cabin is near theme parks and in the mountains. Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park and SkyPark are worth checking out if an activity 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. 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 - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Gatlinburg Convention Center - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
SkyPark - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 8 min drive - 4.7 km
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters - 9 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬6 min drive
‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬7 min drive
‪Crawdaddy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min drive
‪Smith & Son Corner Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Hey Bear Cabin • Chalet Village • Minutes to downtown Gatlinburg • Hot tub have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hey Bear Cabin • Chalet Village • Minutes to downtown Gatlinburg • Hot tub pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Hey Bear Cabin • Chalet Village • Minutes to downtown Gatlinburg • Hot tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hey Bear Cabin • Chalet Village • Minutes to downtown Gatlinburg • Hot tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hey Bear Cabin • Chalet Village • Minutes to downtown Gatlinburg • Hot tub located?

This family-friendly Gatlinburg cabin is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Gatlinburg Space Needle and Anakeesta are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

5 May, 2025

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

Weekend Getaway

This cabin was the perfect retreat for me and my partner during our weekend getaway. It was cozy, comfortable, and had everything we needed. The only small note I’d mention is that we occasionally heard what sounded like birds nesting in the master bedroom wall. It might just be from the surrounding vegetation, but it could be worth checking out just in case. Overall, though, we had a wonderful stay!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisa V.

17 Apr, 2025

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

Hey Bear Cabin!!

Our stay at Hey Bear cabin was truly one to remember! From the views, to the visiting bears, and overall our whole experience was 5star! The cabin was amazing, and more than we could have asked for. I thank you soo much for hosting us, and can’t wait to plan another trip!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Leticia D.

14 Apr, 2025

Disliked: Communication, location

Review

The home is clean but lacks sufficient lighting at night, and the stairs are quite steep. They can be slippery when wet, so it is recommended to add traction tape for safety.The driveway is poorly lit, which made it challenging to locate the home during nighttime visits.While the hot tub is nice, the keypad on its door does not illuminate, making it difficult to see and operate at night. You need to tap it just right for it to work properly.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kaitlyn N.

4 Apr, 2025

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

Horrible

This place was very dirty and no cleanliness couldn’t believe what they got away with

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Macie M.

21 Mar, 2025

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

Amazing

Such a cozy place and just open and enjoyed it

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Seth M.

18 Mar, 2025

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

VERY disappointing

Immediately upon walking in to the cabin it was apparent that it was going to be an uncomfortable stay for us. The entire cabin reeked of dog urine. The cabin looked like it had not been cleaned in a very long time. My wife and I travel often and never have we stayed in a place as filthy as this cabin. There was dust and dirt EVERY WHERE. In the upstairs bathroom, there was tooth paste splatters all over the wall. Dishes in the cabinet had visible food on them. The towels in the cabin appear to have originally been white, but were in fact grey, dingy and wrinkled. It honestly looked like they had not been washed since the last visitors. The hot tub, that we cautiously chose not to use, smelled like mold. We ended up going into town and purchasing our own towels, cleaning supplies, candles, air freshener and toilet paper. Even still, my wife was uncomfortable the entire stay. And to top it all off, about an hr after we checked out, I realized I left a few pairs of pants and shirts in the upstairs closet. I immediately sent a message and asked if they could be sent to me at my expense. I had to send a couple messages before I got a response. Even then, I was told that the cleaning crew did not find them. I replied that they were left in the closet. I stopped getting replies after that. I guess we can count my clothes as gone. Overall, this was an unpleasant experience. If these owners truly use a cleaning crew, they need to find a new one!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittney T.

6 Mar, 2025

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

Beautiful cabin!

The cabin was beautiful and a quick ride in to Gatlinburg. When we arrived, the driveway hadn’t been plowed or salted, but a quick message to the owner later, they had someone out within the hour to have the driveway ready for us to get up. She was very communicative and made sure we could get into the property. A couple of the games were missing the items needed to play and the hunting game was stuck on a loading screen, but we enjoyed playing air hockey and modified games of pool because some of the pool balls we’re missing. Overall, it was a beautiful cabin close to all the fun Gatlinburg activities.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cole C.

23 Feb, 2025

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

Weekend stay at Hey Bear Cabin

The view was absolutely stunning and the best spot to get a break from life. Only regret is not staying longer and bringing more food to cook so we didn’t have to leave the cabin. Only disclaimer is for folks who aren’t used to driving up the mountain (Northern Indiana native who lives on flat land) if you are faint of heart driving up a literal MOUNTAIN at night is pretty stressful. Make sure you arrive during daylight hours and you are comfortable driving without guard rails by the road. Otherwise, 11/10 experience and looking forward to our next trip here!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Gigi A.

28 Jan, 2025

Liked: Check-in, location

Nice cabin but needs help

There are no 1/2 stars, but I would really give it a 3-1/2. The cabin is really nice. But the reason we can't give a higher rating is the condition of things in the cabin. I really should have paid better attention to the write ups before our stay. It appears that the arcade game and the air hockey game have been down for several months. We saw these things in the ad and were looking forward to using them, but nothing worked. These things either need to be fixed or taken away and out of the pictures. This is the end of January and reading reviews online and in a book in the cabin, people have been complaining about this since July. A few other little things just all added up. Hope they fix these things. Could be a much better place.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chandler S.

29 Dec, 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janneliz S.

26 Dec, 2024

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

Lovely getaway

Had a wonderful experience for our first cabin trip. Place was super clean and so comfortable and cozy. Host was very easy to get in touch with and super accommodating. Definitely planing to go back to Hey Bear Cabin.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

6 Dec, 2024

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

Hey Bear!

Beautiful cabin that offers relative seclusion! We stayed here for a week while visiting the Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge area and we were not disappointed. Hey Bear! was the perfect relaxation spot after long days of being out and about. Sitting in the hot tub on the cold winter nights was fantastic!Two pieces of warning: 1. There are A LOT of steps to access the cabin. This is identified in the ad but I wanted to throw that out so everyone takes note before committing to this property. 2. The game tables are all missing pieces and the video game system doesnt work. That didn’t bother us, but if you are booking this property for those items then you will be disappointed Overall, I highly recommend Hey Bear Cabin to any couples looking for a nice getaway from the rest of the world.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody W.

19 Jul, 2024

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

Very nice place to stay

Very clean and easy to find nice location to get to places in town would love to come back again

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan P.

8 Jul, 2024

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

Nice unit and good location

The place is beautiful and a quick 10 minute drive into town. The good: The bed is comfy, hot tub works perfectly, unit is beautiful, and property is private The not as good: the AC doesn’t seem powerful enough for summer time Tennessee as it was always hot up where the bed is, the view isn’t bad but not as great as expected, the big buck game doesn’t work

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bo G.

20 Jun, 2024

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

Very nice

It is a beautiful home, lots of stairs though. If you have issues with stairs this is not the place for you, we enjoyed it very much. It is a peaceful home and relaxing on the porch is a treat. There is not a view, just a very wooded yard. The games inside are nice, the air hockey table needs repairs done. There is also a rotted spot on the first stoop on the right side so be careful. Overall a very pretty and quiet place. We enjoyed it.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlo K.

13 Jun, 2024

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

This was a nice secluded place to stay, check in/out was easy. The cabin is well arranged and decorated. I will say the walls need a good dusting but over all it was clean. We did bring our dog and the grass area was a bit smaller than I expected but it was enough. We enjoyed our stay and would do so again!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick C.

12 Jun, 2024

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

Canin

It was very clean and secluded, we enjoyed our stay

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Bradley J.

22 May, 2024

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

Cozy Cabin

Nice cozy cabin with open floor plan. Enjoyed the hot tub and sitting on the porch listening to nature.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha G.

14 May, 2024

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

Vacation Get Away

This cabin was absolutely wonderful! So much so even my husband complemented me multiple times on what a great booking I selected. The hot tub was so relaxing after each days hike through the Smokies. We even got to see two black bear encounters on the property! This place is perfect for couples looking to have a quiet relaxing get away!!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph H.

22 Apr, 2024

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

Great getaway

The property was very nice and clean. I would definitely stay there again

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Santhosh M.

8 Apr, 2024

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

Wonderful stay!

Nice place. Everything was well organized.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Jeffrey S.

1 Apr, 2024

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Not as advertised

Hot tub was terrible full of scum , I had to clean filter myself . Dryer packed with lint had to clean to get it working . Fireplace never cleaned ashes blew all over . Every game described had either missing parts , broken or not functional. Host not very good at communicating unless it’s about money . NOT PET FRIENDLY 50 steps to drive and ABSOLUTELY NO PLACE TO GO POTTY . Small area by drive in dirt but was already full of dog poop . I had to walk down the road to find a grass area three times a day .

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey B.

1 Mar, 2024

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

Very nice. Few things could use attention to make it great

Very nice place to say may be very difficult in snowy conditions. We love the cabin. There were a few things that could be cleaned or replaced. Like rugs in living room, I think need to be cleaned. And there's no way to refill hot tub. If water gets low because the hose is broken. There was a leak in the window sill above the sink when it rained, but they responded quickly and said that would have it checked out.. Great place to stay, but maybe just a little bit more attention to detail when cleaning would definitely recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Ella D.

25 Feb, 2024

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

Overall great place too stay!

Very easy check in process and the host was very communicative! Very romantic and fun place to book for a weekend getaway! Only complaint was that it wasn’t very clean upon our arrival and the hot tub had a lot of dirt in it! Other than that it was great and definitely recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clayton C.

19 Feb, 2024

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

Perfect experience, highly recommend!

Not a bad thing to say whatsoever! This place exceeded our already high expectations, and the owners are very helpful and responsive. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024