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Christmas Bear Cabin is one of a few Authentic Log Cabins on Wiley Oakley/Ski Mountain.

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A cozy cabin interior with a fireplace, wooden walls, a Christmas tree, and a large window overlooking a deck.
A wooden cabin interior with a kitchen, bar area, and large windows.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining table set for four, benches, a chandelier, and framed artwork.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining area, kitchen, and a window displaying a 'Happy Holidays' sign.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a refrigerator, and a sink.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Sleeps 6•3 bedrooms•3 beds

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Place, Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Gatlinburg Scenic Overlook
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Gatlinburg SkyBridge
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

About this property

Christmas Bear Cabin is one of a few Authentic Log Cabins on Wiley Oakley/Ski Mountain.

hristmas Bear Cabin is one of a few Authentic Log Cabins on Wiley Oakley/Ski Mountain.

Christmas Bear is a perfect cabin for your Smokey Mountain Vacation. This great 3 bedroom 2 bath cabin has plenty of room for your family getaway. Located just minutes from Gatlinburg, you will find yourself swept away in the beauty of this cabin. Upon entering into the cabin, you will find a open floor plan with kitchen, dining room and living room. Take advantage of the gas burning fireplace on those cold winter nights. Down the hall, you will have a full bathroom as well as a king bedroom and a queen bedroom. The wrap around deck on this level boasts your relaxing hot tub and sitting area to take in the surrounding beauty. Upstairs, you will have another king bedroom and full bath as well as a private deck. You don't want to miss out on this one of a kind cabin on Wiley Oakley/Ski Mountain. Christmas Bear is one of the most popular new Cabins on the Ski Mountain ! Christmas Bear has WiFi, swimming pool access and tennis court access for our guest! Please bring your pool towels with you. We DO NOT supply pool towels. Community pool access is provided and managed through a third party company. Heartland Cabin Rentals is not responsible for maintenance or pool closures. The pool is typically open Memorial Day through Labor Day.
During the months of November - March , 4 wheel drive and/or chains are required in case of inclement weather.

CHRISTMAS BEAR IS A NO SMOKING NO PET CABIN. CABIN SLEEPS 6 ONLY! ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING ON ANY OF THE PROPERTY!!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
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

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Property # 2160765vb
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

About the area

Gatlinburg

Chalet Village, a neighbourhood in Gatlinburg, is home to this cabin. Island at Pigeon Forge and Old Mill are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park and The Ripken Experience - Pigeon Forge. Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies are not to be missed.
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Gatlinburg, TN

What's nearby

  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Gatlinburg Scenic Overlook - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Gatlinburg SkyBridge - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Ober Mountain - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 6 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Southern Comfort - Westgate Resort - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Puckers Sports Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Christmas Bear Cabin is one of a few Authentic Log Cabins on Wiley Oakley/Ski Mountain. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Christmas Bear Cabin is one of a few Authentic Log Cabins on Wiley Oakley/Ski Mountain.?

As of 5 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Christmas Bear Cabin is one of a few Authentic Log Cabins on Wiley Oakley/Ski Mountain. on 2 November 2026 start from NZ$1,384, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Christmas Bear Cabin is one of a few Authentic Log Cabins on Wiley Oakley/Ski Mountain. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Christmas Bear Cabin is one of a few Authentic Log Cabins on Wiley Oakley/Ski Mountain.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Christmas Bear Cabin is one of a few Authentic Log Cabins on Wiley Oakley/Ski Mountain.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Christmas Bear Cabin is one of a few Authentic Log Cabins on Wiley Oakley/Ski Mountain.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Christmas Bear Cabin is one of a few Authentic Log Cabins on Wiley Oakley/Ski Mountain. located?

Located in Chalet Village, this cabin is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Gatlinburg Scenic Overlook and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Gatlinburg SkyBridge and Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 155 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chad B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was clean and well stocked with everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 October 2025
Chad We are happy you enjoyed your stay with us and the cabin. We do hope to see you again! Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marleny D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was spectacular—very peaceful, and we even got to see a bear. The hot tub allows you to adjust and control the temperature. The cabin is very close to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.Host was very nice. We had a wonderful time and we are thinking to come back again this year
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 April 2026
Marleny We are so glad you enjoyed the cabin and your stay with us. We welcome you back to stay with us again. Thank you Shelia
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brian T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean. Great view from the balcony but if there were leaves there is no view. The shower in the master bedroom was fantastic.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 April 2026
Thank you Brian for your review. We are so glad you had a wonderful time at the cabin. We would love to have you stay with us again.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Bobbi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Communication with the host was great. The cabin was clean upon arrival. What I think folks would like to know is there is very little views from cabin - a tiny peek of mountain is it. The cabin is decorated with Christmas all year long. I get the cabin name but I was surprised by the decor. The furniture is very dated - it truly seems like it hasn’t been touched in 10 yrs. The beds all make a weird crinkly sound when you move, even just slightly. The sheets were pilly to touch. The fire pit area is incredibly tight - surrounded by over grown bushes. And we had a visitor enter our car and remove an exhaust grate from the basement area of the house while we were there. We can only assume it was a bear. We did ask for camera footage but never received it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the clean cabin and our communication! We appreciate your notes regarding the furniture, sheets, and fire pit area. We want our guests to be perfectly comfortable, so we have passed these details directly to the owner to address and refresh. Regarding the decor and surroundings, we try to set clear expectations by listing our year-round Christmas theme and noting that the property offers a wooded setting rather than expansive mountain views. As you experienced, wildlife is very active here! Mountain bears are incredibly curious and known to explore cars and cabins. We reached out to the owner regarding your request, and we apologize that they have not provided the camera footage to pass along to you. We hope you still made some great mountain memories!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Smita K.

Beautiful Cabin!

This cabin was perfect for our trip to the Smokies. It was beautiful, very reasonably priced with excellent amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Thank you for your nice review and kind words. We are so honored you stayed with us and enjoyed our new cabin. We are loving it and feel so blessed to share it with our new friends who are coming back to Gatlinburg after the terrible wildfires of November 28, 2016. We hope you will come back again soon. We would love to host you. Our goal is to exceed your expectations and to have the best priced , affordable, cabin on Ski Mountain. Guy and Tonia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelli J.

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

Great getaway

Loved our family trip to the Smoky Mountains!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 August 2024
Kelli We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and the cabin. We do look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

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

Great visit to Gatlinburg

Great homey cabin with everything we needed for a relaxing week in the mountains. Great for families and we loved the visits from mama bear and her cubs!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2020
Thanks so much Rebecca for the nice 5 star review. I am so glad you enjoyed staying at our cabin and you got to see the mama bear and cubs passing through. Thats always an exciting experience. I hope you will come back soon. Guy and Tonia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

The cabin was everything advertised and even more beautiful in person.

Gorgeous cabin. Everything is brand new and this cabin is spotless. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Thanks so much for your kind review Karen. I definitely hope you will stay with us again. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Guy and Tonia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancee M.

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

Christmas Bear cabin

Loved staying in this cabin with my family for a week! It was very clean and well built. We had a great time in Gatlinburg!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Nancee we are so glad you enjoyed our new Log Cabin. We love it and we are always happy to hear others do to. See you soon. Guy and Tonia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teresa N.

Loved this cabin!

Beautiful cabin. Thank you for letting us stay at your home. We will love to come back. Everything we needed and more to enjoy our stay for a week. Even got to see a bear!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Hi Teresa; Thanks so much for your kind words and the 5 star review. We love them since we want our guests to love our cabin and our mtns. I hope you will come back again. We would love to host you again. Guy and Tonia Melton Im Glad you got to see one of our bears. Sometimes even the mama and her 4 cubs come through our property. Love them.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amelia T.

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

Great trip!

Easily accessible, close to everything, located between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Close to the Park, close to shopping, far enough away from the hustle and bustle! We loved our trip. It was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 December 2020
Thanks Amelia for your 5 star review. That excites us when our guests enjoy their stay in our cabin and our beautiful mountain neighborhood. We hope you come back and stay with us again. Guy and Tonia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rigett B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoy the peace and quiet that the cabin brought to us. Also, we were able to cook our breakfast in the morning and had all of the resources we need to do that I’ll visit to Gatlinburg was a success. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bethany S.

Great cabin, convenient location!

We spent 4 nights at the cabin and had no complaints! It’s very cozy, and our family of four had plenty of space! We saw several wild turkey but no bears! We loved the hot tub too!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Hi Bethany; We are glad you enjoyed your stay at our new Log Cabin. I am glad you saw the turkey. Sorry you missed the bears. The guest after you got to see the mama bear and cubs. You never know. Glad you liked the new hot tub. It seems to be the most popular addition lately. I hope you guys come visit us again. Guy and Tonia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Whitney D.

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

Wonderful house

Very clean, cozy, and updated
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 February 2021
We are so glad to hear you had a great time at the cabin. We look forward to having you stay with us again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lauren R.

Wonderful stay!

What a deal! I was worried that the price was too good to be true, but this cabin did not disappoint. The cabin is close to gatlinburg and offers everything you need for a relaxing getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2015
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Thanks so much for your 5 Star Review. Yes, we get this alot from people who can't believe our prices are so low and do not expect what a great place we have. We are proud to offer our cottage at a price a family on a budget can afford. I hope to see you again soon. Guy and Tonia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Christmas Bear

Great cabin with a great view
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2024
Robert Thank you for your review. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed the cabin. We would be happy to have you stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Olivia C.

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

We had a great time! The place was all we expected and more! I’m

It was a great experience. The property manager was easy to contact. The cabin was very nice and clean. We even saw bears which was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2020
Thanks Olivia for your 5 star review and kind words. Im also glad you got to see our Mamma Bear and cubs. They are a great show as they pass through our property. We do not charge for that extra bonus. Thanks for staying and hope you guys enjoyed the Birthday celebration weekend. Guy and Tonia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily J.

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

Friends Weekend Getaway

The cabin was perfect for our weekend Christmas themed getaway! We loved all the sweet Christmas touches! The cleanliness was great and had no problem getting settled and relaxing as soon as we got there!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2024
Emily Thank you for your review. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed the cabin. We would be happy to have you stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

shana b.

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

Amazing

Very cute little cabin. Its about a 15 minute drive from the actual cabin down the mountain to get into downtown Gatlinburg. Super cozy. Will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2024
Shana Thank you for your review. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed the cabin. We would be happy to have you stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

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

Wonderful experience!!

We LOVED this cabin. It was very clean and literally a home away from home. The beds were super comfy too. The owners were very responsive to any questions!! The only thing that would have made our vacation better was to see bears lol.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 December 2020
ahhh Im so sorry you didnt see our mamma and cubs. Its pretty cold right now so they are beginning their winter hibernation and not coming out as much. I hope you can come in the spring or summer sometime when they are very active. I am so glad you enjoyed the cabin. Guy and Tonia
Archival

8/10 Good

Jeffery S.

Nice cabin

We enjoyed staying here, and our daughter (8) really liked the hot tub! Didn't get lucky enough to see the bears, but enjoyed the location and accommodations. My wife wasn't a fan of the drive up, but after a few times you start to find your way!
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Thanks for your kind review and as you see in our guests book about 70% of our guests see the Bears but this gives you a great reason to come back again. Yes, we live on Ski Mtn so the roads are definitely not flat but the great thing is they are freshly paved and our drive is concrete and not mud and rocks like many in the area. This is always a plus. See you soon. Guy and Tonia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cristy S.

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

Great Getaway

The cabin was excellent! It had everything we needed. We enjoyed grilling and sitting out on the deck. There was 3 cubs and momma bear that came to visit one night. The cabin was in a perfect location to the Smoky Mountains.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2020
Thanks so much for your review. We are glad you enjoyed our log cabin. Im glad you got to see the bears. They are beautiful to behold. From a distance of course. ha! I hope you and your family will come back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheila M.

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

Christmas Cabin

This is a beautiful cabin and has everything you need for a relaxing stay. The cabin is immaculate and the bed was very comfortable. We had coffee every morning on the upper deck and looked at the beautiful mountains. We enjoyed everything about out stay. Thank you for sharing your home!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 October 2020
Sheila; Thanks so much for the great review. It means alot to know you enjoyed our cabin. I hope you will come back again. I agree about the deck with the view in the morning is the best. Love it. Miss being there. Guy and Tonia
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Can't Wait to Go Back!

We absolutely loved our stay here. The cottage was so warm & welcoming! Much more than what we were expecting & for such a great price! And the wood-burning fireplace...FANTASTIC! Just not enough words to describe! Thank you again for the wonderful memories!
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Thanks for all of your fabulous reviews. I am so glad you liked our cottage. We work very hard to exceed your expectations and we normally do. We really do try to keep it like we were staying there and we do. Its our home that is yours when you are there and I am so glad you have felt at home. Please do come back soon. Have a wonderful Holiday.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Book This Cabin

We loved the Christmas Bear cabin. Cabin is exactly as described and pictures are exactly how it appears in person. Guy was very responsive to our questions. The mountain is steep in some areas. The views are beautiful and you’re close to the city. We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Thanks for your kind 5 Star review and comments. We love our new Log Cabin and we are so glad you did too. I do love the idea we can be on a mountain with fabulous views of Mt. Leconte and yet so close to downtown Gatlinburg. I am so glad you guys got to experience what we love so much about our mountain and the Gatlinburg area. I hope you will come back again soon. Guy and Tonia

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