10/10 Excellent
Jenna B.
19 Oct, 2025
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Jenna B.
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Cabin
Cozy Cabin -- Bear Forest! 2bd/2ba!
Cabin with a water park, near Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41050 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Gatlinburg, TN
- Place, Anakeesta3 min drive
- Place, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies3 min drive
- Place, Gatlinburg SkyPark4 min drive
- Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)69 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub
Bathroom 2
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Cozy Cabin -- Bear Forest! 2bd/2ba!
Location, Location, Location!! Near downtown Gatlinburg!
Cozy, two bd/two ba log cabin, jetted indoor tub and cathedral ceiling! Views of the woods all around!
Don't delay booking your vacation! Sorry...ABSOLUTELY NO last minute reservations and rates are NOT negotiable! (Note: Payment must be received two weeks before your arrival date.)
From hiking trails to the Glades Arts and Crafts Community to downtown Gatlinburg to the ONLY grocery store in Gatlinburg to Roaring Fork Motor Trail to Dollywood to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park--this cabin is in the PERFECT location.
Great hiking out of Greenbriar just six miles east (away from the downtown traffic); the Glades is less than three miles (again east); downtown Gatlinburg is just over one mile away (west); Food Lion--the only grocery store in Gatlinburg--is about two miles east; Roaring Fork Motor Trail is within walking distance; Dollywood Family Theme Park is 8.5 miles north; and if you want to reach the MAIN entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park it is just 2.5 miles west/southwest.
Bear Forest is our second home--and not surprisingly--has a bear theme inside decor...including original watercolor paintings and photos of bears by local artists. And, the cabin gets its name by the fact that bears appear around the cabin frequently. Not dangerous--just treat them with respect--watch from a distance, admire and enjoy!
Directions in a Nutshell:
Light #3 Gatlinburg: Turn onto E. Parkway/Highway 321/TN 73;
Roaring Fork Motor Trail (Light #1A): Turn right onto;
Loop Road: Turn right onto;
Hilltop Road: Straight (Loop veers right);
Foothills Drive: Straight (Hilltop veers left);
Abrams Falls Way: Go PAST the 'Abrams Falls' Street sign (bearing left) and then at the end of Foothills bear right onto Abrams Falls Way;
Bear Forest: Third cabin on the left on Abrams Falls Way.
Note: Abrams Falls Way is a loop, so it can be accessed two ways off of Foothills Drive. We are suggesting the SECOND right off of Foothills onto Abrams Falls.
Keywords: Log Cabin, Bargain, Cozy, 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms, Retreat, Hiker paradise, Private, Great Karma, Wildlife all around you.
Cozy, two bd/two ba log cabin, jetted indoor tub and cathedral ceiling! Views of the woods all around!
Don't delay booking your vacation! Sorry...ABSOLUTELY NO last minute reservations and rates are NOT negotiable! (Note: Payment must be received two weeks before your arrival date.)
From hiking trails to the Glades Arts and Crafts Community to downtown Gatlinburg to the ONLY grocery store in Gatlinburg to Roaring Fork Motor Trail to Dollywood to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park--this cabin is in the PERFECT location.
Great hiking out of Greenbriar just six miles east (away from the downtown traffic); the Glades is less than three miles (again east); downtown Gatlinburg is just over one mile away (west); Food Lion--the only grocery store in Gatlinburg--is about two miles east; Roaring Fork Motor Trail is within walking distance; Dollywood Family Theme Park is 8.5 miles north; and if you want to reach the MAIN entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park it is just 2.5 miles west/southwest.
Bear Forest is our second home--and not surprisingly--has a bear theme inside decor...including original watercolor paintings and photos of bears by local artists. And, the cabin gets its name by the fact that bears appear around the cabin frequently. Not dangerous--just treat them with respect--watch from a distance, admire and enjoy!
Directions in a Nutshell:
Light #3 Gatlinburg: Turn onto E. Parkway/Highway 321/TN 73;
Roaring Fork Motor Trail (Light #1A): Turn right onto;
Loop Road: Turn right onto;
Hilltop Road: Straight (Loop veers right);
Foothills Drive: Straight (Hilltop veers left);
Abrams Falls Way: Go PAST the 'Abrams Falls' Street sign (bearing left) and then at the end of Foothills bear right onto Abrams Falls Way;
Bear Forest: Third cabin on the left on Abrams Falls Way.
Note: Abrams Falls Way is a loop, so it can be accessed two ways off of Foothills Drive. We are suggesting the SECOND right off of Foothills onto Abrams Falls.
Keywords: Log Cabin, Bargain, Cozy, 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms, Retreat, Hiker paradise, Private, Great Karma, Wildlife all around you.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely NO smoking anywhere on the property.
Important information
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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 and a deadlock
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Gatlinburg
Located in Gatlinburg, this cabin is near theme parks and in the mountains. Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction and Titanic Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Anakeesta and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Gatlinburg SkyPark and Gatlinburg Space Needle are not to be missed. 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
- Roaring Fork - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Historic Ogle Log Cabin - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
- Anakeesta - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
- Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
- Gatlinburg SkyPark - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Cliff Top Bar & Grill - 5 min drive
- Ole Red - 3 min drive
- Subway - 4 min drive
- Tennessee Cider Company - 4 min drive
- Pancake Pantry - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
9.4/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
John A.
21 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John A.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jack H.
12 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jack H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christina J.
19 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christina J.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
darren m.
18 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
darren m.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Diana B.
4 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Diana B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dennis E.
10 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun weekend getaway
Dennis E.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Heidi W.
24 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Heidi W.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lanny M.
17 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place
Lanny M.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tammy B.
21 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Great Stay
Tammy B.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Susan I.
30 Sept, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Susan I.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
Stuart K.
24 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our visit
Stuart K.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dallas B.
9 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Its was a nice cabin
Dallas B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nicole S.
14 Aug, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Nicole S.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Nancy W.
10 Nov, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolute best place!
Nancy W.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jodi C.
25 Dec, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Christmas!
Jodi C.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shelley C.
23 Nov, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cabin in woods, close to downtown
Shelley C.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
8/10 Good
Sally W.
31 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family member wedding weekend
Sally W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
mike z.
28 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin in bear forest
mike z.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marcia S.
30 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of bears
Marcia S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christy W.
24 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great girls trip
Christy W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Sabrina C.
30 Nov, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cabin for 2 couples
Sabrina C.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Sandy C.
28 Jun, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable cabin
Sandy C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Sarah D.
29 Sept, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy cabin in a great location
Sarah D.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
Susan P.
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About the host
Hosted by Larry Strout
We (Larry Strout and Penny Rodrique) acquired Bear Forest in June of 2009. Larry is a university professor and Penny is a retired robotics instructor at a middle school.
We, and our daughter, Nicole, started visiting the Smokies in 1995 and returned frequently mainly to HIKE! We love hiking! We've been to the summit of Mount LeConte more times than you can count!
Bear Forest is really a summer getaway location and a Christmas/New Year's retreat (and soon to be summer retirement home) that we have now decided to share with you.
There are two comments people make after staying at our cabin--'We could live there!' and 'We didn't want to leave!'
We, and our daughter, Nicole, started visiting the Smokies in 1995 and returned frequently mainly to HIKE! We love hiking! We've been to the summit of Mount LeConte more times than you can count!
Bear Forest is really a summer getaway location and a Christmas/New Year's retreat (and soon to be summer retirement home) that we have now decided to share with you.
There are two comments people make after staying at our cabin--'We could live there!' and 'We didn't want to leave!'
Why they chose this property
Perfect spot for our needs. Hiking, arts and crafts, downtown Gatlinburg, and the grocery store are all close (along with great hiking trails) and the cabin brings us peace and quiet.
What makes this property unique
Look out the window at dawn or at dusk and you might see bears, deer, wild turkeys, or other wildlife.
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