The cabin offered plenty of space with 4 queen or king sized bedrooms and 2 living areas with tvs. Kitchen was small but well stocked with items needed for cooking a variety of meals. Decor was pleasing, with interesting bear themed items and local pottery and handmade wood items. We enjoyed the local bear family's daily visits. Host was responsive to a minor problem with the dishwasher.
We loved our vacation! The cabin was perfect for us and our three teenagers. The cabin is three floors with the bottom floor having its own living room with pool table and fireplace. It was well stocked and extremely clean. We saw bears every morning from our deck and enjoyed privacy but still being so close to Gatlinburg. The deck probably should be replaced soon and there were a couple minor repairs that needed to be made but nothing that affected our stay at all. The washer and dryer was a nice surprise as well! Very pleased with the cabin and experience. We would definitely stay here again.
Great little Cabin, we loved sitting in front of the fire at night and having the second living space for the kids. Definitely recommend for anyone looking for a Smoky Mountain vacation.
The house was nice, clean, and the communication with the owners was EXCELLENT. I loved the location and that you could get to Gatlinburg more than one way to help avoid traffic or jump on the bypass to go elsewhere. Also enjoyed the quiet neighborhood. My only low point was that the AC for the top floors couldn't handle the heat so the house ran very warm (78 during day and maybe 75 at night). The bottom floor was excellent though and stayed cool the whole time.
This cabin is easily accessible & conveniently located to both Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge (using the bypass). Communication w the home owner was great. We also got to see several bears!
We enjoyed every minute of our stay! The house is amazing and rustic. Plenty of space for our family to stay but still just a short drive to get to town. I love how you can tell the owners truly care about the home and their guests!!
This is a beautiful, clean, and spacious cabin. We had 4 couples that stayed in this cabin and we had plenty of room. We would definitely stay in this cabin again. We had a great time at the cabin!
There was plenty of space for my family of 7. My father even joined us for the last few days of the trip. The hot tub was a favorite. We had everything we need to enjoy our stay.
This is a great Cabin. Perfect distance from main strip in Gatlinburg as well as hiking spots. Perfect size for our family. The property owner was very detailed in directions and with tips for food and things to do. Will absolutely stay here again :-)
We had a wonderful stay with 4 adults and 1 child, and even hosted 2 more adults and a child for mealsâyet never felt crowded. The layout, with two separate living spaces on different floors, makes the cabin feel much larger than expected.The photos donât do it justiceâthe cabin looks even better in person. The owners were great communicators, and the beds were very comfortable. Note that the upstairs runs warmer than the downstairs in summer, and only a few trash bags and dishwasher pods are provided, so bring extras if staying a while.The property is clean, family-friendly, and tucked into a peaceful wooded setting. We saw several bears, including one walking right by the deck while we were in the hot tubâso definitely follow bear safety guidelines!This is a true mountain cabin, not a resort. Come with that mindset and you wonât be disappointed. Highly recommend for a relaxing getaway. Also, Ski Mountain Pizza was excellent, and the nearby Chalet Market had everything we needed in a pinch.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The location was perfect as it provided quick access to all of the tourist destinations as well as to the National park. The layout was exactly what we were looking for. The deck view was perfect for our mountain getaway. During our 7 night stay we had 39 bear sightings from the deck. The hot tub was great for soaking after our hikes in the mountains. We canât wait to come back!
My wife and I are both educators. We bought Bear Haven primarily as a retreat to share with our sons. I grew up going to the Smoky Mountains on a semi-regular basis. Some of my favorite childhood memories are fall visits to see the leaves and nights walking the strip in Gatlinburg.
We love the location since my sons and I hike and fly-fish in the mountains, while my wife and daughter-in-law have access to unlimited shopping and bargain hunting in the area.
We love the tongue and groove paneling and the stone fireplaces. The deck is a nice place to relax under the shade of trees in the summer. While we have neighbors within sight, this is in an older section of Ski Mountains where the cabins are more spaced out.