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Spectacular Mountain Views! 2 Car Garage! Gameroom! Fireplaces! Hot Tub! Ober!

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Living area
View of Mt LeConte from Deck
Neighbors
Kitchen
Hot Tub

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10312.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Fireplace
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

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

Bathroom 4

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spectacular Mountain Views! 2 Car Garage! Gameroom! Fireplaces! Hot Tub! Ober!

When you arrive at A Bear Above cabin, you will experience amazing, majestic, mountain views of Mt LeConte. This roomy cabin is perched above the Ober Mountain ski lodge and downtown Gatlinburg with the National Park boundary, and an entrance to Cove Mountain trail, just across the road. Private and quiet location for family fun or getaway for couples looking to recharge. Near the Great Smoky Mountain National Park entrance, Ober Mountain Ski Resort, Downtown Gatlinburg, and Gatlinburg bypass to Pigeon Forge. This mountain retreat is easily in one of the most convenient locations in the Smokies. Being across the road from the National Park, makes this particular cabin great for wildlife encounters (black bears). Please Be Bear Aware. Keep your distance from the bears and do not feed them! Remove all food from your vehicles as a deterrent . A great way to see the area is from the nearby Aerial Tram to Gatlinburg. For entertainment, nearby Ober Mountain (formerly known as Ober Gatlinburg) has the Ski Mountain Coaster, Zip line, a wildlife zoo, Mountain bike trail, ice skating, snow skiing, alpine slide, snow tubing, scenic chairlift, rock wall climbing, kiddie umbrella ride, amaze'n'maze, carousel, trails, ice bumper cars, shops, and dining. Gatlinburg provides great fun during all seasons. This is one of the only cabins with great views in all three (3) directions. The view facing the northeast side is towards Pigeon Forge & Sevierville in which direction you can see for miles and miles. All the rear windows face Southeast towards the spectacular mountain views of Mt LeConte and Chimney Tops.

This cabin is located on a quiet road and has a paved drive with a 2 car garage. It also has additional parking. This retreat provides a very peaceful setting for your upcoming vacation.

After you park, you can enter the home by either the garage or directly from the driveway into the front gate to the front door with no stairways to negotiate. You will enter this beautiful home where your dream vacation awaits. Ring camera and security cameras (audio and video) located at front door and garage areas.

The cabin has a master bedroom isolated far away from the common areas with a king sized bed, on suite tiled bath with granite countertop, electric fireplace, smart TV, and french doors that open onto a private deck with seating.

Bedroom number 2 has a queen sized bed, on suite bath, smart TV, and a set of french doors that open onto a private balcony with seating.

A 3rd bedroom has a queen sized bed and smart TV. This bedroom is on the main floor and is level to the driveway and next to a full bath, and would provide great accommodations for guests that might be challenged by stairs.

The living room faces out towards Mt LeConte and has a sleeper sofa, smart TV, and a fireplace.
Upstairs there is a mini library which contains a desk and table with chairs. This area also contains several books, puzzles, and board games for your entertainment. This reading area overlooks the living room and has exquisite mountain views.

The game room contains a pool table, video arcade console with 1,600 popular games, a foosball table, smart TV, a sleeper sofa, a full bath, a wood burning fireplace, and French doors that open out onto a private deck with a hot tub.


The kitchen has granite counter tops with a peninsula with seating for 3, an electric range, microwave, refrigerator, coffee makers, dishwasher, blender, utensils, pots and pans, dishes, and a dining area with table for 6.

There is a laundry room with a washer, dryer, iron, ironing board, and utility sink for your convenience located behind the garage. There is a 2 car garage for parking and a spot on the driveway for a 3rd vehicle to park.

The deck on the front entrance has a seating area with a propane fire pit. The deck extends through a breezeway to the large rear deck that contains an outdoor dining table with seating for 6 and several chairs for relaxing and viewing the mountains. There is a charcoal grill for outdoor cooking. This is a great cabin for viewing mountain wildlife, relaxing, and making special memories with friends and family.

This cabin is 10 minutes from downtown Gatlinburg which offers shopping, music, hiking in the National Park, candy shops, putt putt golf, etc. as well as fabulous dining (Park Grill, Cherokee Grill, The Peddler, Best Little Italian, and out on 321 you will find Delauder's BBQ and the Alamo) and many other attractions for family enjoyment.

The home is approximately 25 minutes to Pigeon Forge, home to Dollywood, The Island, Space Race Adventures, Sky Fly Soar America, and several other attractions. Ring and Security cameras located at front door and garage areas (audio and video). All tv's in the cabin are smart tv's.

Property manager

Mark & Cindy
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
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
No more than four (4) vehicles are permitted at the property due to physical parking spaces.
Do not leave food or drink outside or in your vehicles and keep all vehicles locked to avoid potential damage from curious black bears.
Don't collect garbage in the cabin. Place it in the cans with the lid sealed in the bear proof cage at the top of the driveway. Keep the cage latched

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 security system, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Gatlinburg

Located in Chalet Village, a neighbourhood in Gatlinburg, this cabin is near theme parks and in the mountains. Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park and SkyPark are worth checking out if an activity 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. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies 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

  • Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
  • SkyPark - 9 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 10 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters - 12 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Crawdaddy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Smith & Son Corner Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Spectacular Mountain Views! 2 Car Garage! Gameroom! Fireplaces! Hot Tub! Ober! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Spectacular Mountain Views! 2 Car Garage! Gameroom! Fireplaces! Hot Tub! Ober! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Mountain Views! 2 Car Garage! Gameroom! Fireplaces! Hot Tub! Ober!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Mountain Views! 2 Car Garage! Gameroom! Fireplaces! Hot Tub! Ober!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular Mountain Views! 2 Car Garage! Gameroom! Fireplaces! Hot Tub! Ober! located?

This family-friendly Gatlinburg cabin is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Traffic Light #10 is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sloan B.

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

Beautiful cabin with beautiful views

We did not want to leave this cabin! The views from both inside and outside are fantastic. You can see the mountains and the city lights down below. The cabin is very comfortable with a lot of seating. The game room was nice for some family fun. It was great to soak in the hot tub after a day of hiking. We loved being able to park in the garage. We would love to rent this cabin again for a future vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

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

Family Getaway in the Mountains

My wife and I decided to bring our two youngest children and her parents, visiting from Italy, to experience a relaxing break in the mountains. We're so glad we chose this home for our getaway. The home was spotless, extremely comfortable, and perfectly conducive for wonderful family time. The views are breathtaking. We're already planning our return trip! The hosts were extremely responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

A Bear Above

Nice location, plenty of room to relax and enjoy. Well decorated and stocked well. Owners are a step above outstanding to deal with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joelle M.

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

Gorgeous views, spacious cabin, and multiple bear sightings!

I didn’t realize while booking, but this cabin is UP in the mountains. The roads are not for the faint of heart, but the view is 100% worth it. We saw two bears on our drive in, and two more while we were unloading. The cabin had all the amenities we could need, the hosts were extremely responsive and helpful, and we had an amazing time! The Christmas tree was still up, which was perfect as we were still celebrating the holiday. We probably won’t be back to the Smokies for a couple years, but we’ll be staying at A Bear Above again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

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

Great place

Had a great stay with our family. The house was very clean. And had gorgeous views!!!! Definitely a win!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debi G.

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

Family Vacay 2024

We loved our stay at this gorgeous cabin, nestled in the mountains of TN. It was spacious and cozy with an amazing view of the mountains. This trip was my Christmas gift to my family and we enjoyed every single minute!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa f.

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

Exceeded expectations!!

This might be the saddest review I’ve ever had to write. We have stayed in a lot of VRBO’s in many parts of the country and this has been my favorite. So much so, that I didn’t want to ever leave. We loved everything about the house. We had 5 adults and had more than enough space. We would cook one meal at the house daily and always had what we needed. If you cook a lot, you will need foil, ziploc baggies, storage containers. There are limited spices, so bring your own. The owners supply enough of everything to get you started: tp, paper towels, etc so if you stay longer than a few days, you will need to get your own supply. All rentals are different so this is just a heads up. The house is immaculate! The beds are comfy. There is a thermostat for upstairs and downstairs and we basically didn’t need either. We used the game room almost nightly. Location! Location! Location! Just incredible views! Daily bear visits. We had hoped to see at least one bear while we were there and saw bears everyday! We were very thankful for the two car garage!! The bears are nosy and will get in your car if you leave it unlocked. The road up the mountain is a little precarious if you have not done it before. The mountain store really came in handy but, of course, you do pay for the convenience. We had our regular groceries delivered by Publix which was super convenient. And schedule time to just relax at the house and enjoy the amazing views!! We really hope to be back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daina B.

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

Beautiful view

The house offered beautiful views, the kids had fun in the game room, and we got to see a bear with her cub while enjoying our coffee on the back porch!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bijal s.

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

Great place to stay and awesome chalet

It was great place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denver C.

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

Hidden Gem

Very clean cabin above Gatlinburg. Cabin was exactly as described in listing, and has all the amenities one would need. Communication with host was very easy. Host was also very responsive to needs. Definitely recommend this hidden gem.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Beary Amazing!!

The cabin was absolutely amazing for our family vacation, we couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay in the Smoky Mountains. Everything was exactly as described in the listing and one of the cleanest rental properties I’ve ever stayed, it was spotless! We absolutely loved the decks overlooking the mountains, even though we never saw any bears right by the cabin, we saw quite a few on our climb up the mountain from Ski Mountain Rd to the cabin. We enjoyed the pool a few times throughout the week, unfortunately did not use the hot tub, just too warm of a week for us to use it. This cabin was the perfect location of secluded but convenient with it being about 10 minutes to downtown Gatlinburg and about 15-25 minutes to so many popular trails in Smoky Mountain National Park. The only thing I would add is the drive up to the cabin was very steep and would definitely recommend all wheel or 4 wheel drive, which we had and did not have any trouble. I would highly recommend this cabin, it truly was the best!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane L.

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

Great week in the Smokies

Wonderful, clean, comfortable cabin with beautiful views. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Amazing cabin

Definitely one of the cleanest cabins I’ve stayed in. Owners have great communication!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared H.

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

Cabin vacation

Everything went smoothly. Cabin was great for our family. Minor nitpicks are the garage door openers weren’t operational and the carpet in the master suite was a little worn. But other than that, a beautiful view and comfortable accommodation. We saw a couple of bears roaming around in the neighborhood. Great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Pam W.

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

Beautiful view!

Loved our stay here. The only complaint was the availability of pool is Mosley. We never found a pool for the children.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

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

Great Stay

Cabin was awesome. Everything we needed was there. View was awesome. Roads going to the cabin took some getting used to. We had not driven in the mountains before. Low gear (with kids in the van) helped a lot. Would highly recommend. Super experience for the whole family.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

B S.

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

FUN trip!

Great house that was exactly as listed, and we truly appreciated the excellent communication with owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany C.

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

Spacious, beautiful, and great location!

Stayed here for a spring break trip with our family of 4 plus my 2 parents. This home was perfect. Garage parking for both our cars, huge kitchen and living space. Each bedroom had a bathroom, perfect accommodations for our group. My kids (6 and 7) loved the pool table and arcade games on the lower level! Everyone had their own space, but there was ample living space for all of us to be together. The views are gorgeous. Lots of natural light in the house. We even saw a bear our first night! All around great stay, highly recommend. If we come back to the area, we will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

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

New Year's Family Vacation

Everything was amazing. This cabin was clean! Decorations for Christmas were beautiful. A fire in the fireplaces was the perfect way to relax and end the day! The hosts were easy to get in touch with. The roads going up to the cabin were steep and had some narrow parts and sharp turns, once you got to the top though, WOW! My family from 1yr old to 60yr old loved our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana E., New Madrid, USA

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

Christmas Family Vacation

Everything was exactly as listed. A beautiful Mountain Top cabin with beautiful views. Everything was clean. We enjoyed our stay so much.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia J.

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

Christmas Get Away

Road going up to cabin was steep & narrow but with incredible views!!!!!! Cabin was layed out so you could find a place to get away to be alone but ample spaces to gather together too. Even the sofa sleepers were comfortable for adults!!!!! Host was very attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Traci S.

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

Beautiful

It was clean! Beautifully decorated for Christmas and very relaxing feel to the cabin.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

kristi G.

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

Great weekend getaway

This cabin is perfect for large families or even multiple families traveling together. Although there are only three bedrooms, the couches pull out into beds. The multi levels allow plenty of space to carve out personal time. The game room is a teen favorite. The view off the porches is amazing. The kitchen comes well stocked. There are plenty of extra blankets and quilts for kids sleeping on pull outs. Plenty of reading material, games and things to occupy a rainy day. No complaints at all! We would definitely return. If you are traveling deep in the winter, the curvy roads and higher elevation could be an issue. Definitely would recommend four-wheel-drive in the winter.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harry P.

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

Groom Ditched Wedding Party to Stay With Us at A Bear Above

We booked this cabin to attend a wedding in Gatlinburg. 1) When we turned on the road to the cabin a huge bear walks across the road to welcome us to A Bear Above. 5 stars 2) The views are wonderful! 5 stars 3) After seeing our cabin, the groom and best man ditched the wedding party to stay with us even though we were 30 minutes from the wedding venue. The cabin is large and roomy and we never knew they were there. 5 stars 4) The drive up and down the mountain is no joke. It’s intense on beautiful. Add in some rain and wind and it’s better than a coaster at Dollywood. 5 stars. 5) We had everything we needed from comfortable beds, plenty of bathrooms, and towels. 5 stars 6) We had great Wi-Fi. The wedding party on the other side of town did not. 5 stars 7) The kitchen had everything we needed and we were even able to get pizza and groceries delivered at 10p. 5 stars 8) Mark and Cindy were readily available to answer any questions. We had a wonderful time and I would give 10 stars if I could.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug B.

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

Gatlinburg Cabin

Outstanding
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mark & Cindy

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We love the spectacular mountains of Tennessee and enjoy the outdoors and seeing the beautiful wildlife.

Why they chose this property

The fabulous mountain views, fantastic wildlife, and unique views of downtown Gatlinburg add to the wonderful mountain experience at A Bear Above.

What makes this property unique

Our property is unique in that it boasts georgeous mountain views as well as a beautiful and comfortable interior space to rest and recharge.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests