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Gatlinburg & Great Smoky Mountains NP, 5 min.; Ober Gatlinburg 3 min.; Pet-free

Chalet with an outdoor pool, near Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park

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Upstairs living area
Downstairs living area
The Bears are coming to the Haven
Mountain Chalet
Master Bedroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9176.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Place, Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪84 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Gatlinburg & Great Smoky Mountains NP, 5 min.; Ober Gatlinburg 3 min.; Pet-free

Relax with the convenience of a gas log fire on the main level, or play a game of pool in front of a wood burning fireplace on the lower level. With 4 private bedrooms on 3 levels and full baths on the main and lower level with a half bath in the loft, families have plenty of room to spread out. There is spacious parking for at least 4 cars without a steep driveway. Large deck with hot tub and winter views. Leave the sizzle of summer while enjoying shady mountain breezes with occasional sightings of bears. Ideal for adult retreats.


Guest Services at Chalet Village Owners Club: All guests have the use of facilities at the Chalet Village Owners Clubs. The South Club is located less than a mile from Bear Haven. The North Club is located about 1 1/2 miles from Bear Haven. The clubs have outdoor swimming pools, which are open in season which is roughly Memorial Day to Labor Day. There are also game rooms and tennis courts.

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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 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

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 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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gatlinburg

Located in Chalet Village, a neighbourhood in Gatlinburg, this chalet is near theme parks and in the mountains. Titanic Museum and Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park. Gatlinburg Space Needle and Gatlinburg SkyPark are not to be missed. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Gatlinburg, TN

What's nearby

  • Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters - 7 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Smith & Son Corner Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Crockett's Breakfast Camp - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gatlinburg & Great Smoky Mountains NP, 5 min.; Ober Gatlinburg 3 min.; Pet-free have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Gatlinburg & Great Smoky Mountains NP, 5 min.; Ober Gatlinburg 3 min.; Pet-free pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gatlinburg & Great Smoky Mountains NP, 5 min.; Ober Gatlinburg 3 min.; Pet-free?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gatlinburg & Great Smoky Mountains NP, 5 min.; Ober Gatlinburg 3 min.; Pet-free?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gatlinburg & Great Smoky Mountains NP, 5 min.; Ober Gatlinburg 3 min.; Pet-free located?

Located in Chalet Village, this chalet is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Anakeesta is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 199 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 199 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 199 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 199 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 199 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

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

Gatlinburg was great

Cabin was clean and as advertised. Owner was attentive and available for a question and we had a great family vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

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

Yearly Trip

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

First Time at Gatlinburg

We had a fantastic time. Saw a few bears. Community pool was clean and a nice break from hiking/sightseeing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve U., Springfield, USA

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

Thanksgiving Getaway

Beautiful place to stay for the Thanksgiving holiday! The whole family has a great time and there was a lot of things to do and see. The hot tub was great - clean, working and perfect on a cold night. The pool table brought out the competitive side of the family :) There was plenty of space for the family to have quiet time for themselves. Would definitely recommend others to stay in this cute and cozy cabin! The Christmas decorations were an added bonus!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila B., WAVERLY

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

Beautiful Home away from Home

We enjoyed this chalet on Spring Break. The location is perfect. Just a short drive to downtown Gatlinburg and entrance to the Mountains. The chalet was beautiful and perfect for our family of 5. Everyone had their own room, which was perfect! Everything there that you could possibly need. The hot tub and pool table was an added bonus! If I had anything negative to say, it would be that the beds are very hard and
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leaha J.

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

Bears bears everywhere!

We thoroughly enjoyed the cabin. We cooked most all meals in the fully equipped kitchen. The washer/dryer was a helpful perk so we are going home with clean clothes. Our family utilized the hot tub and the pool table as well. We saw bears at least 15 times during our three night stay. They were not aggressive but we kept our distance and just watched from the deck. One bear did try getting in our vehicle but doors were locked and everything was safe. We would highly recommend this cabin for families in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia M.

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

Beautiful cabin

The cabin was clean and spacious and beautiful. There a high chair there for baby, wished there wouldve been a pack n play but it was fine bc hs ealways sleeps with me anyways... i expected 2 tubs but there was only 1. But it was totally fine . Worked out great. We really enjoyed our vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Justin S.

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

Quiet Location close to Gatlinburg, needs some work

The location was great, only a few minutes up the mountain from downtown Gatlinburg. We loved that we would see at least 1 bear a day taking a stroll through the neighborhood, but make sure you LOCK your vehicles. We had one that was trying to open my SUV doors, luckily it was locked!! The kitchen had everything we needed, and there was plenty of space for my family to spread out throughout the cabin itself. Beds were firm but comfortable. We enjoyed using the wrap around upper deck, the swing was very dirty and needs a good cleaning or replaced. The cabin itself wasn't as clean as I had expected, definitely needs some work, updating and a good deep clean throughout. The basement smelled musty and we needed to run the dehumidifier. Basement bathroom toilet leaks & shower curtain isn't long enough so easy for water to splash out on the floor. Master bedroom electric outlets were very loose and wouldn't hold my iphone charger, so I had to push the nightstand up against it to "hold" it in place to work. The bathroom floor was very dirty especially along the baseboards. The AC stopped working but the owner was easy to contact and had a repair man come check it out within 48 hrs. Overall we had a great family vacation in the smokies, just a little disappointed in the cabin.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cool location, lovely decor, and our host, Johnny , was very quick to address anything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niki H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was very clean. We loved the property!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stacy R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice location. The linen and pillows had a slight musky smell. Overall was a nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay with 4 adults and 1 child, and even hosted 2 more adults and a child for meals—yet never felt crowded. The layout, with two separate living spaces on different floors, makes the cabin feel much larger than expected.The photos don’t do it justice—the 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 tub—so definitely follow bear safety guidelines!This is a true mountain cabin, not a resort. Come with that mindset and you won’t 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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Autumn G.

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

Lovely Home with Good Location

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

catherine s.

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

Very nice stay.

Cabin and location was great. Very comfortable. Fyi, a bear tried to get in the front door and the back door. It was a little scary. My daughter and family were 3 doors down at abother cabin. Lots of bears. A neighbor had their car window broke and had 2 bears inside the car. Just fyi. Beds were very comfy. Areas of improvements....maybe a future deck roof. The deck furniture was too dirty to sit in as well as the hot tub. We also had lots of ants in the kitchen counter and sink. I found raid under the sink which saved the sirltuation. All in all, i would rent out the cabin again. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

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

Nice

It was a nice place. A little dated but charming. I like to cook and the kitchen was small and missing somethings like measuring spoons but adequate for dishes and cups and stuff like that. The owner was very receptive and responsive when contacted. Gave very detailed instructions for do's and don'ts which is helpful when your not use to the area. The cleaning people need to clean a little better our sheets were dirty and I found socks from a previous renter behind a dresser when plugging in a charger. If you want secluded this is your place wi-fi is spotty but to be expected in that area. Overall a great stay, loads of stuff to do in the area and beautiful parks. We spent one day at Cades cove - no GPS at all (kinda scary) but oh, was it beautiful and the river was super clean.
From the porch.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda B.

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

Nice cabin, beautiful scenery and Bears

The cabin worked out perfect for our family. We saw Bear two days of our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Molly B.

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

Nice place close to everything

Enjoyable
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

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

Peaceful serenity

Perfect just what we needed for a getaway! Thankful for our hosts that made our stay amazing by suggesting their favorite places as suggestions
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Cozy Mountain Cabin

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

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

Exactly what we needed

Johnny is an amazing host. The chalet is quaint, but accommodating. The price is right, and allowed us to experience all that Gatlinburg has to offer without breaking the bank. This was most likely our last trip with our mother, who absolutely adores the Smokey Mountains, she was in tears with gratitude by the end of the trip. We are not overflowing with money for vacation, so finding the chalet, reasonably priced and comfortable allowed us to focus on being together without the stress of a financial burden.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

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

Granddaughter 21st Birthday/ Christmas celebration

Cabin is cozy and enough room for the seven of us. We were here for the Christmas week and the decorations were appreciated. Nice having a Christmas tree.We used the hot tub almost every day. We did see one bear in the road one day. The cabin needs some updates and a good clean ,but overall we enjoyed it. Room for 4 vehicles,two being trucks. Easy to find with the directions from owner.Room for for
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Amanda K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Family Vacay in the Smokies

Needs some up keep. Railing is weak around the outside deck. The tin on the roof is exposed and is at head level for young children that could cause major injuries. Needed some cleaning under the furniture and if you have a large group of people, more towels and wash clothes are needed. We had to wash towels .We had a group of 7.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler C.

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

Family vacation for wedding

The property was in an amazing spot and was clean and had a fantastic vibe. The entire family loved it! Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Carrie J.

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

Gatlinburg Getaway

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Johnny Duke

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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.

Why they chose this property

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.

What makes this property unique

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.

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