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The Plaid Bear

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A spacious living area with a large wooden ceiling, multiple windows offering a view of the outdoors, and a cozy seating arrangement including a sofa and chairs.
A log cabin with a deck and a covered outdoor seating area.
A spacious wooden cabin with a dining area, kitchen, and living room with a fireplace.
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A wooden cabin with large windows, a wooden deck, and a hanging light fixture.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits

    Top-rated for families.

  • Foosball on-site

    A rare find — the foosball table is waiting for you.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Sevierville, TN
  • Place, Gatlinburg Municipal Golf Course
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Dollywood
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

The Plaid Bear

Your own beautiful cabin close to Dollywood, the Parkway, Gatlinburg Golf course yet you'll feel like you are having that quiet getaway you were looking for! The Plaid Bear has been tastefully decorated, is always immaculately clean and has all the comforts of home: top mattresses, cozy sofas, game tables, new hot tub on lower deck and views of only the hills, trees and sounds of birds! Top loft king bed is like sleeping in a treehouse...it's truly magical. Bottom floor bedroom is brand new and also has an attached private bathroom. Perfect for two couples or a family. You will love your stay...we are only satisfied with the best!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No pets or smoking/vaping are allowed. If a dog is brought into the property or if someone smokes/vapes, there will be a minimum $300 fee.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2644481vb
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Sevierville

Located in Sevierville, this cabin is in the mountains. Ober Mountain and Wilderness at the Smokies are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore The Ripken Experience - Pigeon Forge and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Dollywood's Splash Country and Dollywood.
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Sevierville, TN

What's nearby

  • Gatlinburg Municipal Golf Course - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Patriot Park - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Dollywood - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Old Mill - 8 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cookout - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Grist Mill Cinnamon Bread - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Aunt Granny's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Smokey Mountain Pancake House - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Plaid Bear pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Plaid Bear?

As of 20 Sept, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Plaid Bear on 5 Jan, 2027 start from S$1,770, 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 The Plaid Bear?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Plaid Bear?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Plaid Bear?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Plaid Bear located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly cabin is within 6 mi (10 km) of Gatlinburg Municipal Golf Course, Dollywood's Splash Country, and Rocky Top Mountain Coaster. Xtreme Racing Center and Pigeon Forge Snow are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

It was an amazing stay with the family. Very cozy. Would love to stay again. Did not want to leave
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful secluded plaid bear

The drive up to the cabin is interesting, but the cabin is worth it. The pictures do not do it justice. We really enjoyed our stay and would rent again if in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Came for my son’s birthday and this place was amazing. When even seen a bear and the kids loved that more.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cabin

The cabin was pretty amazing! The beds were super comfy which made it was hard to get up in the morning. The view made you feel you were in a treehouse. We would definitely stay here again! The Sorrells
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Plaid Bear

This was our 2nd stay in this beautiful cabin, we brought our grandkids last year and they requested the same cabin. It’s perfect for kids and adults. So many towels which I truly appreciate and everything else you need for a great stay. Thank y’all so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our New Home Away From Home

Don’t book this place because we want it once a year and we don’t need you taking our week! We loved the place! Beautiful scenery. Cabin is beautiful and decorated nicely. Owners were great communicators. Very impressed and happy with our experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary Trip

We loved our stay at The Plaid Bear! The views out the floor to ceiling windows were breathtaking, especially with the fall colors! The location is convenient to both Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. The hot tub was wonderful. We were disappointed the fireplace did not work, but hopefully that will be fixed soon. It is a beautiful place.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding stay at the Plaid Bear!

This lovely cabin was more than we had hoped for! The quiet location, beautiful accommodations and wonderful communication with the owners made our stay perfect! Beds were so comfortable, televisions aplenty, decor was modern rustic, loved all the woodwork throughout. We enjoyed playing pinball machines and foosball and relaxing in the hot tub. It was the perfect getaway and can not wait to return to this beautiful property! Thank you Kari!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just Book It!

This cabin is AMAZING! It is even better in person. It was super clean and furnished so well. The loft bedroom is wonderful! I could have spent my whole vacation upstairs in the loft. The shower was wonderful. The tub was amazing after spending the day in the mountains. The remote-control fan was the icing on the cake! Great host, excellent communication, breathtaking cabin. Just book it! You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jun, 2024
Leah-thank you for your wonderful review! We love to stay at our own cabin and make it as comfortable and pretty as possible! So glad you loved it!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Literal PERFECTION!

There isn’t a single complaint I could think of about The Plaid Bear. I’m a hospitality professional, so I tend to have an eye for things in rentals that aren’t exactly perfect, but for the first time ever, I found nothing! We go to Gatlinburg twice a year, every year, and this has been by far my favorite cabin we have ever rented. From the appearance, to the cleanliness, to the bed/bath linen - pure perfection. Kari has also been phenomenal and responded to our every question or request. I can’t wait to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful property

Communication was great and check in very easy. Loved the house, the location and the fact that it seemed "away from it all", but it was near everything. We stayed 7 days and found that the house wasn't stocked well enough for that amount of time. We purchased 400 worth of groceries at the local Walmart before even arriving at the house, but when we got there realized that the only coffee pot was a Kuerig with no Kuerig pods. We had purchased regular coffee, so had to shop again for a percolating coffee pot (which we left there for the next guy). There were no spices (except salt and pepper), no oil - absolutely none of the little extras that make the first night/first morning easy while you settle in.All that was easily handled with other Walmart trips, so not a big deal. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there and I highly recommend the Plaid Bear to any family that wants the quiet of being on the mountain in the trees in their down time but close to every attraction for the busy days. We went to NC one day and came home to a bear lumbering out of the woods next to the house and down the street!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Week's Getaway - October 2024

The property was very nice. We enjoyed our stay. It is nicely furnished, we had everything we needed as far as dishes, cups, pots, pans, utensils, etc...We enjoyed the peace and quiet while hanging out on both decks. We loved the loft bedroom and bathroom. The lower level bedroom and bathroom were also very nice. We also enjoyed the hot tub. We even played some of the video games, which was fun. There is another cabin next door but that didn't bother us. We never saw or heard any of the occupants. We did have a deer come by for a visit one morning during our stay. It's a short drive to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. The host was very accommodating and answered all questions promptly. The only drawback we had during our stay, was there was an issue with the properties propane tank which kept us from being able to use the fireplace. That was a bummer. If you are planning on staying during the winter months, and there might be a remote chance of snow, make sure you have a four wheel drive, the initial hill coming off of the main road is substantial. I would recommend staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

If you are a picky traveler, you need to read this review.

First, we have both traveled a lot, and we are very picky. I read A LOT of reviews before I book a property. This place was absolutely amazing. I have been to the area many times, and this is the best cabin I’ve stayed in. Very clean, well stocked, awesome use of space, and beautifully decorated. The owners do not cut corners or cheap out on anything. One weird travel thing I do is check the toilet paper. If it’s good toilet paper, you know you picked the right place. That signifies the owners take pride in the home, and care about you enjoying your time. Silly? Yes, but it’s tried and true. It was me, my husband, and 17 year old son. I had been thinking about taking a trip for a couple months, and kept picturing a cabin with a bunch of windows, relaxing by the fire and watching it snow. We didn’t see any snow in the forecast, but it was a good time from work, so we went anyway. News forecasted a small amount of snow here and there but didn’t expect more than a few minutes if it snowed at all. We woke up Saturday morning and it snowed for 2-3 hours and it was everything I pictured and more. Plenty to do, or nothing to do. It’s all up to you. Anyway, I hope this helps the picky travelers choose a little faster and stress a little less. I wish you many blessings and loving memories for your trip. We have plenty and will be back to make more. ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan, 2023
This makes us so happy! We are thrilled you got the snow you ordered and loved the cabin! Thank you for coming!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect cabin

We had a wonderful peaceful stay. Thanks to the owner for being so helpful. Beautiful cabin.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing views

My husband and I had an amazing time at this rental. The pictures don't do it justice, it's absolutely beautiful in person. The hard work that the owners have done definitely shows. The cabin was so clean and homey. You will not be disappointed in choosing this property for your stay. Far enough away to feel secluded but close enough for an easy drive. We hope to return in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family fun

This has to be one of the nicest places I’ve ever rented. It was beautiful inside and out. The majority of what we need and wanted was included. It felt like home. Look forward to coming back in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May, 2022
Thank you Jeremy for your sweet review! We sure appreciate it! We loved having you! Please come again!

About the host

Hosted by Kari Stolworthy

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We have lived in Tennessee for over 20 years! We couldn't be more proud to call this place home! The beauty is unprecedented! We are parents and grandparents and love our family and life! We think it's important to treat others the way we want to be treated.

Why they chose this property

The Plaid Bear is such a pretty cabin with all the open windows and views out along with the large gathering space. We love the feeling of retreat you get there...you can hear the birds and all the sounds of nature because it's far enough off of the main road and sits on almost an acre. But, what makes it magical is that it is just a short jog to all the action! It is everything a cabin in the Smokies should be...R & R, with tourism appeal for the go-getters!

The huge plate glass windows bring all of nature into the gorgeous large great room. The cabin boasts of 2100 square feet with no wasted space! The king beds in the two rooms are comfy cozy and passed our persnickety scrutiny! We sleep here too! The furniture is all so comfortable...the kind you can sink into and relax in. We provided some fun board games and a puzzle of the Smokies to put together if the weather doesn't cooperate. The Cabin is absolutely adorable on the outside with red tin roof and red door. You will be charmed by it as soon as you pull up!

Some fun extras: A brand new hot tub, two great arcade games, a foosball table, 4 very large smart flat screen tvs! We didn't spare any fun or leisure! We hope you enjoy it like we do!

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