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Sauna + Hot Tub | Mtn Views | Pet-Friendly Cabin

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A hot tub on a wooden deck with a barbecue grill and chairs, overlooking a wooded area.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a television, a fireplace screen, and a comfortable seating area.
A two-story house with a front porch, a small attached garage, and a clear blue sky.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a round wooden coffee table with a plate of cheese and wine glasses, a brown sofa, and a decorative wall hanging.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs, surrounded by trees and a decorative fountain.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Place, Ober Mountain
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Common Spaces

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Sauna + Hot Tub | Mtn Views | Pet-Friendly Cabin

Romantic escape or family fun - why not both?...

Bear Cub Chalet by Bear Crest Cabins is your perfect dog-friendly retreat in Gatlinburg. Enjoy fantastic mountain views as you unwind in private hot tub, relax in the cedar sauna.

★ Sleeps 6 (max 4 adults)
★ Three community pools in summer

AMENITIES & FEATURES

🐾 Pet-friendly—bring your furry companions!

🛁 Private hot tub

🔥 Cedar sauna for spa-like relaxation

🏔️ Secluded setting

🎮 Air hockey, Pac-Man arcade, and board games

🚗 Access via a narrow, 100-yard section of road – take it slow and enjoy the scenic approach to your private retreat!

🛏️ Master bedroom plus open loft sleeping area

👶 Pack ’n Play, board games

💻 Work desk with monitor

🍳 Fully stocked kitchen

🔥 Outdoor gas grill (propane supplied)

📶 High-speed Wi-Fi & streaming TV

🧺 Washer and dryer

🚗 Free parking on-site

🔒 Self check-in with smart lock

🔥 Gas fireplace for cozy nights indoors

Please remember, you`re staying in our home, not a hotel. We kindly ask you to treat the space with respect.

PET ALLERGY ALERT
Our cabin is a dog-friendly home. While our cleaning team is thorough, it`s impossible to remove every trace of pet hair. Please consider this if anyone in your group has severe pet allergies.

HOUSE RULES
1. No parties or events allowed.
2. All smoking is done outside on the deck
3. Vape pens, smoke, incense, candles, illegal substances are not permitted in the or around the cabin.

ROAD ACCESS
Familiarity with mountain driving is necessary for this cabin and driving around the Smoky Mountains.
** The last 100 yards is narrower, you need to be comfortable with mountain driving. **
While most vehicles navigate our mountain roads easily, we recommend a 4x4 or AWD vehicle, especially during winter months (typically Dec 15 - Feb 15) or if snow/ice is forecast, as mountain roads can be challenging in inclement weather.

LOCAL TIPS:
Check out our @BearCrestCabins Blog for the best local restaurants, theme parks, hiking
Streaming:
Streaming apps (Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, Hulu, etc.) require your own account and login. The Roku provides 50+ free channels with no login required.

Rental Agreement:
Please note that a short rental agreement will be sent after booking is confirmed. This agreement outlines the standard terms of your stay (house rules, responsibilities, and damage policy) and must be completed prior to check-in.

Pet Policy:
Only dogs 1 year or older and under 60lb allowed. Up to 2 dogs per reservation, and dogs must be crate-trained and potty-trained, and crated when you`re sleeping or out exploring or any time you cannot supervise. Please pick up after your pets. We will charge excess cleaning fees if pet waste is left inside or outside of the cabin.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
1. Place everything back in its place including the remotes 2. Dirty towels in the bathtub (no need to wash) 3. Put all used dishes in the dishwasher (and start).
4. DO NOT place in cabinet - sticky dishes or dishes with food stuck to them 5. Keep all unwanted perishables in the fridge 6. Throw all trash in the bear-proof trash containers outside.
7. GRILL CLEANING - turn all burners to high for 15 minutes. After it cools, brush off ash and debris 8. Pets - Please use the lint roller available in the broom rack to clean pet hair from furniture
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Streaming: Streaming apps (Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, Hulu, etc.) require your own account and login. The Roku provides 50+ free channels with no

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2394967vb
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
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

About the area

Gatlinburg

Chalet Village, a neighbourhood in Gatlinburg, is home to this cabin. Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction and Titanic Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Ober Mountain and Gatlinburg Space Needle. Check out an event or a game at The Ripken Experience - Pigeon Forge, and consider making time for Gatlinburg SkyPark, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Gatlinburg, TN

What's nearby

  • Ober Mountain - 2 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Anakeesta - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters - 5 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Puckers Sports Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Myron Mixon Bbq Co - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sauna + Hot Tub | Mtn Views | Pet-Friendly Cabin pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Sauna + Hot Tub | Mtn Views | Pet-Friendly Cabin?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sauna + Hot Tub | Mtn Views | Pet-Friendly Cabin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sauna + Hot Tub | Mtn Views | Pet-Friendly Cabin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sauna + Hot Tub | Mtn Views | Pet-Friendly Cabin located?

Located in Chalet Village, this cabin is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Ober Mountain and within 3 miles (5 km) of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Gatlinburg Convention Center. Traffic Light #10 and Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway 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 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was enjoyable, and e everyhing was as expected per the listing. The host also communicated with us 100%of the time and assisted in making last minute adjustments to our stay perfectly.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay G.

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

Mountain Vacation Success!

House was just the right size for our small family. Location was good. Communication with host superb! Would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen O.

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

Amazing cabin!

This was a great place to stay. It was quiet and felt secluded while still being close to downtown. We saw bears every day. It was very clean. I highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

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

Relaxing and Wonderful Trip

We had a wonderful time. The property was clean, the checkin process was flawless, and the views were great. We enjoyed the hottub, sauna, and community pools (esp the south pool). We got to see so many mama and baby bears up in the trees. It was so entertaining. I would come back here for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paula M.

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

Lovely location for Smoky Mtn Getaway

We enjoyed our visit very much. The roads to property are not for the faint of heart! Code to get in on first day did not work but was able to contact owner and they were able to open door and provide alternate code. Definitely bear country - we saw several : )
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hubert T.

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

Vacation get away

Chalet was as advertised. Very clean, one of the quietest locations we have stayed. Excellent communication with owner all questions answered immediately. Bear activity was in the area and they will attempt to get into your trash bin so secure well! We highly recommend this property. The road to chalet is a bit tricky but you are in the mountains.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jen C.

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

Quick spring break getaway

We had a wonderful family mountain getaway for my son's last year before he goes off to college. The hot tub was clean and hot and there was enough space for our family to spread out. We brought our pup and she loved our time there as well. Everything was clean and well stocked. I highly recommend and will book again. We originally booked to snow tube and the owner contacted up to let us know it closed early for the season. I really appreciated the heads up and they sent us a great link with stuff to do. The communication was great and not too invasive. The owner let us know they were available but respected our privacy. This was important to us, as well as a simple checkin. We knew we were arriving very late and ha no isues.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 March 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review and a detailed one too. We appreciate it and we would love to welcome you soon to our cabins.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert Y.

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

Cozy, clean, and relaxing

Great location and a great view. Perfect for a weekend getaway or an even longer stay. Definitely would book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Fantastic stay

We had a fantastic stay. The view was amazing, and the location but really close to town. We were a little nervous of the driveway at first, but after getting used to the drive, it was fine. Our stay was the first week in November, so there were lots of leaves, but a company blew the leaves off of the drive daily. We were fortunate to see turkeys as well as a bear walk right in front of the chalet one day. We did see another bear close by. That was definitely a plus. The kitchen was well-equipped and had all of the supplies that we needed including a blender. It was nice to have two different types of coffee options, Keurig and regular. Appliances were updated, and the hot tub was very clean and appeared to be new. We also loved the sauna. We used the grill and a nice plus that it was gas. Pet friendly! Keep dogs on a leash because of bears. The owner of the property had excellent communication with us, and notified us that we could actually check in a little early. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gabe M.

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

Trip

Stay was great but got sent the wrong address at first but got it situated very fast
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shaun C.

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

Clean chalet

My husband and I really liked the property and the view of the mountains. The place was clean and the hot tub and steam room were nice extras. The only thing we didn’t have was a coffee pot because it was broken but we improvised and made it work! Place and location were overall awesome and would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Our stay Leisure Time Chalet was perfect!

This cabin is now our favorite. It is so quiet, very clean, comfortable and relaxing. I loved the kitchen. The hot tub never got cold and the view is beautiful. Great neighborhood to walk the dog. We can't wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Shri

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Hey I am Shri! I love hosting guests and strive to deliver a ‘Disney’ experience to our guests. My wife and I have 2 boys and live in Atlanta for the past 20 years.

I enjoy walking and hiking mountains. My wife and I fell in love with the smoky mountains first time we visited. Would love for you to have a great experience with your friends and family in our beautiful cabins.

Why they chose this property

Our chalet is nestled in the woods with great views in Gatlinburg. A home away from home with super comfortable sofas, the chalet is private, quiet and relaxed. Far enough from the craziness of town, yet only 10 mins away from Gatlinburg.

Whether you want to explore 800 miles of hiking in the Smoky Mtns or spend time indoors with friends and family - Lazy Bear Retreat is the perfect place for you!

What makes this property unique

Enjoy private and exclusive access to the entire Bear Cub Chalet! You'll have full use of all amenities, including the private hot tub, cedar sauna, game loft, and fully stocked kitchen.

Entry is seamless with our smart lock system. A personalized access code will be sent to you before your arrival for convenient self-check-in at your leisure.

Note on Road Access: While most vehicles navigate our mountain roads easily, we recommend using a 4x4 or AWD vehicle during winter months or if icy conditions are expected.

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