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Mountain view, convenient location, fire pit, easy drive to cabin, family-fun!

Family-friendly cabin with water park and Hot tub

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Beautiful view of Mt. LeConte!
Open kitchen and living room.
Game room with pool table, and game barrel with all the favorite classics.
View of Mt. LeConte from the back deck.
View of Mt. LaConte, with fire pit, gas grill and plenty of comfortable seating.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
  • Place, Anakeesta
  • Place, Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Gameroom

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Mountain view, convenient location, fire pit, easy drive to cabin, family-fun!

- Stunning views of Mt. LeConte and a tranquil forest setting, conveniently located near downtown Gatlinburg in a private cul-de-sac.

- Luxurious decor with high-quality furniture, original paintings, and handmade reclaimed barn wood beds in two King Suites featuring pillow-top mattresses, jetted tubs, private fireplaces, and satellite TVs.

- Entertaining game room with a 65" 4K TV, pool table, multicade arcade, board games, and a mini bar, plus a queen sleeper sofa for up to six guests.

- Outdoor relaxation with decks featuring a cedar swing, Adirondack chairs, a hot tub, a fire pit, and a covered picnic area.

- Spacious main floor with vaulted ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing mountain views, and a fully equipped kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances.

- High-speed internet and thoughtful amenities for convenience and comfort. We also have 2 alternative cabin options if “Bear in Mind” is unavailable.

“Bear in Mind” offers a luxurious and serene mountain retreat with breathtaking views, high-end furnishings, and endless entertainment options. Conveniently located near Gatlinburg but privately nestled in the woods, the cabin features two elegant King Suites, a fun-filled game room, and spacious indoor and outdoor living areas perfect for relaxation and gatherings. Every detail has been thoughtfully designed for comfort and convenience, ensuring an unforgettable Smoky Mountains getaway. “Bear in Mind”.... you’re gonna fall in love with this cabin!

If unavailable, check out the equally delightful “Bearindipity” VRBO#2725990 and “It Bears Repeating” VRBO#2805434 for the perfect vacation experience.

We have a security camera located on the outside of our cabin at the front entrance.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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
High chair available
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
NO EXCEPTIONS! $150 fee per day for violation.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO EXCEPTIONS! $250 fine for violation.
There is no smoking or vaping inside the cabin, deck, patios or on the property. A $500 fine is strictly enforced.
Owners are not responsible for weather conditions, power outages, area construction, road work or any other external, unforeseen circumstances.
Cabin is an animal-free zone due to severe allergies. Animal allergies are a health safety hazard for many.We do not accept animals at our property.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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 Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Gatlinburg SkyPark and Gatlinburg Space Needle. 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

  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Anakeesta - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 11 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 11 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Three Jimmy's Good Time Eatery - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Flapjack's Pancake Cabin - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Alamo Steakhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Little House of Pancakes - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain view, convenient location, fire pit, easy drive to cabin, family-fun! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mountain view, convenient location, fire pit, easy drive to cabin, family-fun!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain view, convenient location, fire pit, easy drive to cabin, family-fun!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mountain view, convenient location, fire pit, easy drive to cabin, family-fun! located?

This family-friendly Gatlinburg cabin is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Rocky Top Sports World and Mills Park. Chapel at Honeymoon Hills is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 151 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin! We loved being close enough to Gatlinburg to drive to some activities but far enough away that it was peaceful and relaxing at the cabin
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

monica t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very very nice property with a million dollar view . Seen bears on property . Very clean and very easy to communicate with the owner . Would highly recommend this cabin .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda I.

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

Wonderful and quiet stay!

The location is great! Close to the arts and crafts community and a short drive to downtown Gatlinburg. Super quiet area and we saw a bear!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne V.

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

Wonderful stay

This was a wonderful stay and perfect for families. Great location and the owners communication was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley L.

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

Great time

We had an awesome stay. Super clean! Close to downtown and the owners were helpful and available easily when needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda H.

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

Highly Recommend

Exactly as advertised. Privacy and gorgeous views minutes away from town. It was the best of both worlds. The cabin was immaculate, absolutely no complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel J.

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

Loved our stay!

We loved everything about this cabin. It was in the perfect location and was close to everything we wanted to do. We loved the cabin itself, from the inside to the outside, and our girls loved it as well. Our favorite part was seeing a bear our very first night right below the cabin! We will definitely be booking this cabin again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie L.

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

Excellent.

Perfect getaway. Cabin was very nice, very clean and perfectly set up. The game area with the pool table and other games is perfect. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindel D.

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

Excellent stay

Cabin was a great place to stay with easy access to Gatlinburg and Smoky Mountain National Park.Property was very clean, and the owners communicate with you very well.Our family enjoyed our time there. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

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

Wonderful!

The home was beautiful. We really appreciated the high quality items the home contained-nice bedding, toiletries, dishes and the labeled organization. The home was in the perfect location! Close to town but still felt secluded. It completely felt like a “home away from home” and was one of the best parts of our trip!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jen C.

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

Perfect Hideaway

With this cabin, you have the benefit of being secluded in the woods and also the availability of so many things to see in close range!! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph O.

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

Thanksgiving Week

Fantastic property and owners. Everything was exactly as described. Cabin has everything you could need for a great stay. Close to many places but also tucked away for privacy and peace. More than enough room for 4 people and could easily fit 5-6. Was lucky enough to see bears on 3 different occasions right off the back deck. Would absolutely stay again and recommend to anyone!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl H.

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

Great place in the mountain yet quick drive to town

Quiet and peaceful place, but close to everything. Very responsive. Could have had a great time just spending time in the cabin. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika F., Euclid Ohio

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

Perfect place

We had a wonderful stay at Bear in Mind! It’s spacious, clean and nicely decorated! The beds were comfortable. We had everything we needed. Morning coffee with an an unbeatable view! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly N.

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

A true gem!!!

Bear In Mind was perfect in every way!!! Beautiful decor..immaculate..personal touches..guest book..game room..organized kitchen!!! Richele was a pleasure..always responsive for any question/any time promptly!! Perfect get away..will definitely be back and even interested in their other properties!! We absolutely loved it..only hesitation with sharing our review is that it will be discovered and harder to book again!! A little piece of Heaven!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Good location and nice cabin

My family enjoyed our stay. The cabin had everything we needed. There was construction right next to us that was a bit loud when I was on the deck in the mornings. Just something to be aware of, but didnt ruin our stay by no means. It was a perfect location to the soccer fields for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don G.

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

Family getaway

The property is very nice and close to the Gatlinburg strip. The neighborhood is quiet and semi secluded with hills and trees all around. The inside of the cabin is very nicely decorated and the owners have provided everything you need for you to enjoy your stay. We live in Dandridge and the drive up to the cabin only took about an hour and we plan on renting this cabin again. It was a wonderful relaxing weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah V.

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

Best cabin EVER!!!!

My husband and I just finished our long weekend here! It was a wonderful cabin, had everything you needed, extremely clean,beautifully decorated, the beds were beyond comfortable and the game room/hot tub/ second living area is perfect for hanging out after a day on the town, easy drive to the strip in gatlinburg but far enough out that you still feel like your secluded in the mountains. Only took us about 10 mins to get the the heart of the strip ! I have been coming to the smokies for YEARS and have never had such a great experience with renting a cabin like we did here. We will definitely be back to “bear in mind” it’s our new favorite!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kay T.

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

Wonderful Week at Bear in Mind!

We spent the week in Gatlinburg and absolutely loved this cabin! It was clean, wonderfully decorated, and had such nice small details and special touches that made our stay even more cozy and comfortable. Our kids (ages 13 and 11) had their own space downstairs and loved the pool table and arcade games. The hot tub was so nice in the evenings after walking around all day seeing the sights. It was a great location close to the main strip in Gatlinburg, but far enough away to enjoy the mountain views and nature. There was some construction of some new cabins going on nearby, but we were away during the day most of the time so the noise didn't bother us at all. If we make it back to Gatlinburg in the future, we will definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous well appointed cabin! Very cozy and clean! Would loved to have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin is just as pictured, clean, and well appointed with everything needed. We had some issues with the cooling system while there and the owner responded quickly and it was resolved. Great location!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

justin h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was great. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chuck P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location minutes away from restaurant, gas station, grocery store, and a short drive to downtown. Very convenient rental parking and turnaround. Great TVs and loved the game room. Everything needed for a comfortable stay is included. I would definitely make rental of this cabin my first choice next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Richele

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We have dreamed about owning a mountain home. So yes, this is a dream come true! We love exploring the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Every hike is an adventure and new memories are made for our family. We are excited to finally own three beautiful mountain cabins and thrilled to share them with you.

"Bear in Mind" (VRBO#2142098) and "It Bears Repeating" (VRBO#2805434) are located in Gatlinburg in the Arts and Crafts Community. The cabins are close together which makes them perfect for big families or large groups. "Bearindipity" (VRBO#2725990) is located in Pigeon Forge near The Ripken Experience Ballpark. Our cabins are tucked away for privacy yet close to grocery stores and all the tourist attractions located along The Parkway.

All three cabins are loaded with all the amenities needed for the perfect vacation experience. We thought of everything. From fire pits, to cookware, plush towels and the most comfortable beds you can imagine. You will discover why we are a 5-Star vacation experience and why our guest return year after year.

Make sure to check out all three of our cabins when planning your vacation in the Smoky Mountains!

Why they chose this property

The peaceful mountain view! Sitting on the deck in the quietness of the forest with Mt LeConte in the distance is perfection. We fell in love with the cabin's convenient location and secluded feeling.

What makes this property unique

"Bear in Mind" is conveniently located to everything! The cabin is situated at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park's north side entrance and a short drive to all of the attractions in Gatlinburg and along The Parkway in Pigeon Forge. Hint, hint...make sure to take advantage of the back road "short cut" to the cabin during crowded, heavy traffic times in Gatlingurg!

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