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Escape From Reality - Deluxe 7 person hot tub. Mother bear and 4 cubs visits.

Family-friendly cabin with outdoor pool and Hot tub

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Exterior
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Living area
New deluxe 7 person hot tub
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Bent Creek Golf Club
  • Place, Little Pigeon River
  • Place, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Downstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

2 Double Sofa Beds

Main Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Shampoo

Main Floor Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Shampoo

Upstairs Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Escape From Reality - Deluxe 7 person hot tub. Mother bear and 4 cubs visits.

The Escape from Reality lodge is a luxurious cabin that begins with a stunning great room with a large fireplace. The “to dream about” kitchen is complete with all stainless steel appliances, a huge island, and granite throughout the cabin. All rooms are huge in this cabin, including 2 spacious master bathrooms with stone dual showers. This cabin sleeps 12 people with a King, 2 Queen beds and 3 Queen sofa beds. Many guests have commented on how comfortable the beds are. There are 5 smart HD TVs, one in each bedroom, the game room and a 4K TV in the great room. Bring your computers and stay connected with free high-speed 500MPS internet. There is a bedroom, bathroom and covered decks on all 3 levels. The large deck includes a swing set, a 9 foot picnic table with end seats and a gas grill. A unique mountain amenity is that this cabin has clean city water. Note that all inside surfaces are wiped down with a disinfectant after each stay. Child friendly with games and a high chair.

The game room includes a new Foosball game, pool table, dart board, a large fireplace, and corn hole on the deck. After competing, relax in the new 7 person deluxe hot tub, complete with a waterfall jet and watch the amazing wildlife nearby. My favorite thing to do is sit on the deck and listen to the calming sound of strong rapids of a stream right behind the property.

This family friendly cabin is located at the Cobbly Nob resort, which is 12 miles from Gatlinburg. It's located in a private mountain community that sits on 1000 acres right next to the Smoky Mountain National Park. The Cobbly Nob amenities include 3 outdoor pools at different locations , a golf course and a new "All Most Heaven" wedding chapel at the top of the mountain. New Pickleball courts and the new Timber Ridge Pool with a connecting park opened in 2024.

The Gatlinburg Community Center is only 6 miles away. This facility is perfect during the winter months. There's a large indoor swimming pool, bowling alley, racquetball court, pool table, ping pong table, fitness area and gymnasium with many basketball courts. The fee for the pool and bowling alley is only $3.

The Bent Creek Golf course is a short 2 miles down the mountain. A fantastic river for trout fishing and scenic hiking trails are only 7 miles away. The Climb Works Smoky Mountains – Zipline Tour is 2.5 miles away.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Gatlinburg

Located in Gatlinburg, this cabin is in the mountains. Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction is a cultural highlight and some of the area's popular attractions include Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Dollywood. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and Anakeesta. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gatlinburg, TN

What's nearby

  • Bent Creek Golf Club - 2 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Little Pigeon River - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 25 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Anakeesta - 25 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 25 min drive - 21.4 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trish's Mountain Diner - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Split Rail Eats - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Cobbly Nob Cafe & Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Delauder's BBQ - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Escape From Reality - Deluxe 7 person hot tub. Mother bear and 4 cubs visits. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Escape From Reality - Deluxe 7 person hot tub. Mother bear and 4 cubs visits. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Escape From Reality - Deluxe 7 person hot tub. Mother bear and 4 cubs visits.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape From Reality - Deluxe 7 person hot tub. Mother bear and 4 cubs visits.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Escape From Reality - Deluxe 7 person hot tub. Mother bear and 4 cubs visits. located?

This family-friendly Gatlinburg cabin is located in the mountains, 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Bent Creek Golf Club, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Mills Park and Little Pigeon River. Cooter's Place and Ripley's Marvelous Mirror Maze are also within 12 miles (20 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. 161 out of 164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 164 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 164 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

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

Smokies Dream Vacay

Close to trails and all tourist activities. Incredible views. Easy check in and check out. Lots of bears! Excellent communication from host. Would definitely go back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marinese M.

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

Beary Cute

Quite not too far from town and good amenities! The bears came to visit us after dinner on the deck!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10/10!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Mini Spring Break

We had an amazing Mini Vacation with our Family! The property is tucked back on a mountaintop with great views and we were provided with everything we needed. We were even entertained by a mama bear and her 3 cubs while we were there :) We will be making a trip back in the near future! Highly Recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy C.

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

Great place to stay

We loved the location and the cabin was great. Even seen a bear. Would stay there again for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha D.

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

Vacation

It was beautiful, spacious. The scenery was amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

jenna b.

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

Family getaway

The cabin was well-equipped. Beds were comfortable. Beautifully decorated.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd N.

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

Very clean and comfortable.

We enjoyed this cabin as much or more than any other place we have stayed. The bears are a big bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mose M.

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

Highly Recommend

Very nice, clean cabin, not too far from Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Plenty of room and plenty to do right there at the cabin. Saw a few bears and had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

patrick m.

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

Great place.

Just as pics show. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kiersten D.

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

Great!

We had such a fun time! My children were on the hunt for bears the entire trip! We loved the cabin so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Great Fall Break Trip

We really enjoyed our stay at this cabin. It was just as nice as the pictures showed. It is very spacious and open. The beds were amazing. We loved the hot tub! To top it off we even saw a bear walking around the cabin one morning. We would definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tmora P.

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

Excellent!

This cabin did not disappoint! We throughly enjoyed our stay! The game room was a hit (along with the hot tub). View was amazing. Not far from Gatlingburg or grocery stores. John was alway quick to answer any questions. Thanks John! Oh did I mention the bear that decided to visit us???
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin N.

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

Beautiful getaway

Loved our time spent at the cabin, sitting in the rocking chair enjoying the sunshine was perfect. Plant of space for the whole family and then some. Loved playing pool and fooseball. Kitchen island is perfect for game nights.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy R.

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

Amazing

Breathtaking
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

adam Q.

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

smoky mountain heaven

7 person hot tub was amazing !! We had beautiful views of the mountains and saw a couple bears. Everything in the pics was even better then advertised. Nicest VRBO we have ever stayed. The host contacted us and touched base to make sure we were happy. Will most definitely stay here again when we visit Gatlinburg. Thanks for your generosity John (:
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin P.

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

No Hassle Rental

Everything was thought about. Fully stocked kitchen, detergents, hygiene supplies, you name it. Painless check in/out. I had one question, during a holiday week mind you, and had a response from the host within minutes. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordan F.

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

Great experience

My family and I (9 mos. To 60 yrs old...10 total guests) had a great time at this cabin. Plenty for everyone to do, great view, nice hot tub, pool table, etc...Saw bears on 2 occasions, both times out on the roadside of the cabin, one actually came up onto the porch. Lots of space for all of us. Would recommend this place to anyone with a larger group wanting to rent one cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I just returned from our stay and wanted to share some thoughts while they were fresh in my mind. Communication with the owner was great from reservation through checkout. We arrived at the cabin on the first day and a mama bear and her cubs were waiting for us. We waited in the car for them to move on a safe distance and got plenty of video and pics. In over 40 years of coming to Gatlinburg I had never seen a bear in the wild. Our kids will no doubt remember this for the rest of their lives. We unloaded and everything was as described or better. We were back and forth between several cabins before settling on this one and our 10 year old twins were bummed that we didn’t choose the cabin with the full size video game system. Imagine their surprise (and ours!) when we found a full size video game system loaded with hundreds of games for them to play. Additionally, this cabin has the only perfectly flat pool table I’ve ever had in a cabin I’ve rented. All of our kids got much better at pool over a few days and they loved the foosball table as well. Bedrooms and bathrooms were large and comfortable, kitchen had everything you could need, and the hot tub was terrific. This cabin wasn’t advertised as having great mountain views and it doesn’t. However, you feel like you’re secluded even though there are other cabins nearby. Even without the views we enjoyed spending time on the decks. I’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

We couldn't have had a better experience

The property is beautiful; the loacation is even better. The cabin is spacious and very comfortable the hot tub is fabulous and the owner is very helpful you won't be disappointed at all. They had everything even a baby high chair and seasoning for cooking. This is our new getaway. We normally go to elenjay but this was much better. Downtown was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

PRATEEK C., Memphis, TN

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

What an awesome place to stay, we are surely coming back !

The property listing was accurate and in fact underwhelming. The location is amazing, quiet and the BEARS do come here. In our 4 days stay, bear family visited us 3 times. The property is neat and clean, fully equipped with tons of utensils, dishes and other utilities. The communication with John was swift and smooth. I am going to recommend this property to everyone who is seeking to stay in this area. Could not have expected any more.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Guiliana O.

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

Fantastic Cabin

The cabin was amazing!!! It was very clean with comfortable beds and fully stocked kitchen with all the necessities to cook. The kids enjoyed all the games and the pool table. The hot tub was so relaxing. We saw bears on three different occasions. The first time, a medium-sized bear walked over to the grill and tried to remove the covering. The second time, a much bigger bear walked over to our car, opened the door (we forgot the number one rule - lock your car doors) and jumped inside. We quickly set off the alarm and he jumped out of the car and headed towards the porch. Of course we all ran inside like the sky was falling. The third time, we got brave and grilled. The whole time a bear walked back and fourth in the bushes in hopes of a tasty steak. We spent the next 15 screaming and yelling to scare off the bear and not lose our steaks to the persistent animal. We will definitely rent here again. Wonderful, fun and exciting memories were made.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon G.

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

Great cabin

This cabin was gorgeous. It was perfect for our family of 5 getaway. Upon pulling onto the road the cabin is on we were greeted by a momma bear and her 2 cubs! Check in was seamless. The cabin has everything you need. The kitchen was well stocked. I would only recommend adding some glass cookware that is microwavable such as corningware as the stove gets full when making a big meal. We arrived about 2 weeks after Hurricane Helene and the area was under a boil water advisory. John was great at giving us updates and provided gallons of drinking water. There were also empty 5-gallon buckets which we filled with water just in case the water was shut off for more repair work while we were there. Thankfully, the advisory was lifted just a couple days after arrival. We were very impressed with the cleanliness of the cabin and loved the overall layout. The cabin is a little loud due to its openness and all wood floors (which were gorgeous!) We enjoyed the cornhole on the deck on the nice days. The owner was quick to respond to any questions or concerns. Check out was easy and there wasn't a mile long list of check out instructions as there are with other properties we have used. The kids enjoyed playing pool, darts, and the hot tub. I would recommend bringing your own extra plastic dart tips as we could not find any in the Gatlinburg area. The showers on the main and third level are amazing. The beds were very comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin G., Findlay, OH

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

A Magical (&White!) Christmas

We had a very nice stay over the Christmas Holiday. As others have said, the property is exactly as described! Our hopefully helpful observations are… *The kitchen is extremely well stocked! Beyond the typical…there are plastic dishes for kids, leftover containers, plenty of baking dishes, sheet pans, all kinds of pans, utensils - in addition there were quite a lot of spices, some instant oatmeal, cooking spray, etc. *Plenty of towels to use for showering and hot tub *Look in the closets for some of the extra amenities:) *Beds are very comfortable, sheets and pillows are great as well! **Keeping in mind we stayed during an extremely cold spell (below 10 degrees some days) - but the main basement room was quite cold. Even when the rest of the house was at a nice temperature (68) the main basement room was still pretty cold. Our teens didn’t mind the cold to play pool. However, no one chose to “hang out” if not playing pool due to the chill. The basement bedroom did warm up just fine. Overall we had a fantastic stay. The cabin was nicely decorated for Christmas and made for a wonderful week. We even got to see some mountain Christmas snow!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Honestly we have been coming to Gatlinburg area for 7 years. This was the best cabin we had stayed in. Fully equipped with plenty of items a family would need to stay here. Crockpots, griddles, blenders, grill, George Foreman grill, seasonings big pots etc. I have a large family and would be able to cook for everyone. Plenty to play with too-pool table arcade, blocks, darts etc. Hot tub was BIG!! Even an air mattress if needed. John was easily accessible if needed. Location was perfect with a relaxing forest/Mountain View. We saw bear families almost every day!! We will be back!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by John Elliott

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My wife Melanie and I are from Dayton, Ohio. After visiting the Smoky Mountains, we fell in love with the area and the endless activities. Our favorite thing to do there is hiking to one of the many waterfalls. The frequent sightings of bears playing with their cubs keeps us coming back.

Why they chose this property

The neighborhood is perfect for taking walks on the roads and observing the wildlife. The maintenance team does a great job of immediately plowing the roads to keep them clear in the winter.

What makes this property unique

A lot of cabins have narrow decks. Our cabin has a wide wrap-around deck on the main floor. This allows for more room to play games, like corn hole.

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English

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