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Cozy Cabin -- Bear Forest! 2bd/2ba!

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Late afternoon at the cabin!
Long shot: Bear in the street.
Closeup: Bear across the street.
Living room couch.
Living Room: Looking into Kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Anakeesta
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪84 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Cabin -- Bear Forest! 2bd/2ba!

Location, Location, Location!! Near downtown Gatlinburg!

Cozy, two bd/two ba log cabin, jetted indoor tub and cathedral ceiling! Views of the woods all around!

Don't delay booking your vacation! Sorry...ABSOLUTELY NO last minute reservations and rates are NOT negotiable! (Note: Payment must be received two weeks before your arrival date.)

From hiking trails to the Glades Arts and Crafts Community to downtown Gatlinburg to the ONLY grocery store in Gatlinburg to Roaring Fork Motor Trail to Dollywood to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park--this cabin is in the PERFECT location.

Great hiking out of Greenbriar just six miles east (away from the downtown traffic); the Glades is less than three miles (again east); downtown Gatlinburg is just over one mile away (west); Food Lion--the only grocery store in Gatlinburg--is about two miles east; Roaring Fork Motor Trail is within walking distance; Dollywood Family Theme Park is 8.5 miles north; and if you want to reach the MAIN entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park it is just 2.5 miles west/southwest.

Bear Forest is our second home--and not surprisingly--has a bear theme inside decor...including original watercolor paintings and photos of bears by local artists. And, the cabin gets its name by the fact that bears appear around the cabin frequently. Not dangerous--just treat them with respect--watch from a distance, admire and enjoy!

Directions in a Nutshell:

Light #3 Gatlinburg: Turn onto E. Parkway/Highway 321/TN 73;
Roaring Fork Motor Trail (Light #1A): Turn right onto;
Loop Road: Turn right onto;
Hilltop Road: Straight (Loop veers right);
Foothills Drive: Straight (Hilltop veers left);
Abrams Falls Way: Go PAST the 'Abrams Falls' Street sign (bearing left) and then at the end of Foothills bear right onto Abrams Falls Way;
Bear Forest: Third cabin on the left on Abrams Falls Way.
Note: Abrams Falls Way is a loop, so it can be accessed two ways off of Foothills Drive. We are suggesting the SECOND right off of Foothills onto Abrams Falls.



Keywords: Log Cabin, Bargain, Cozy, 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms, Retreat, Hiker paradise, Private, Great Karma, Wildlife all around you.

Property manager

Larry Strout
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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
Absolutely NO smoking anywhere on the 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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gatlinburg

Located in Gatlinburg, this cabin 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 Anakeesta. Check out an event or a game at The Ripken Experience - Pigeon Forge, and consider making time for Gatlinburg Space Needle, a top attraction not to be missed. 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 - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Anakeesta - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • SkyPark - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Gatlinburg Space Needle - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cliff Top Grill & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tennessee Cider Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Anakeesta Smokehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ole Red - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Cabin -- Bear Forest! 2bd/2ba! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Cabin -- Bear Forest! 2bd/2ba!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Cabin -- Bear Forest! 2bd/2ba!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Cabin -- Bear Forest! 2bd/2ba! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Roaring Fork and within 3 miles (5 km) of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Historic Ogle Log Cabin and Traffic Light #3 are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 217 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heidi W.

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

Great location!

Loved the location. Close enough to entertainment, but not in the heart of traffic. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

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

A Great Stay

We loved our stay at Bear Forest! We saw a mama bear and her two cubs daily, They were in the front yard and the tree. Also, the mama was on the back porch. The cabin is clean and cozy! Some people don't like the steep road and driveway to get there but we are used to roads like that so it was fine with us. This is a great cabin to have a vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lanny M.

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

Wonderful place

We enjoyed the cabin
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart K.

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

Our visit

Cabin was perfect, no complaints whatsoever.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sabrina C.

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

Cute cabin for 2 couples

The cabin is nice, steep driveway. Hot water needs turned up and extra blanket on each bed would be nice. We had a good time in TN and this was a nice place to relax between touristy stuff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sally W.

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

Family member wedding weekend

Was nice and cozy and wven go to see 2 bear from the back deck
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

Excellent location

We stay here every time we go to gatlinburg. Always see bears. 5 minutes from town yet you are in the woods.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dallas B.

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

Its was a nice cabin

It was a nice cabin
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri W.

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

Beautiful

Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

mike z.

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

Cabin in bear forest

Such a cozy cabin !enjoyed every minute there.saw bears right in front of porch..close to all the fun places.will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

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

Quiet

Loved the cabin, didnt see a bear many have but just wasnt our time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Great stay

It was very clean and just what we wanted. I would stay here again
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Sandy C.

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

Comfortable cabin

We enjoyed our stay. The beds were comfortable and the place was spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

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

Very cozy cabin in a great location

We loved the cabin and how close it was to everything while still feeling tucked away. The view was very nice for how close we were too!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kirbee O.

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

Great Getaway!

Easy booking process, great communication from the property owner, and a wonderfully cozy cabin to stay in that was very close to downtown but in a very quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Penny D.

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

Very close to town. Very nice cabin.

No complaints. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Great place to stay

We have stayed at this property 3 times. We love it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Tawana W.

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

Good weekend

Only thing that was missing was a hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice E.

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

Nice week in Gatlinburg

We had a nice relaxing stay at the cabin
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cabin on the Mountain

Great sunset views, saw multiple bears from cabin porch in the early morning, ample space for a family of 4, close to town and The Great Smokey Mountains National Park. We enjoyed a relaxing stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula H.

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

Great Property

Cabin was very clean, and owner did a great job of communicating the process for check in as well as anything else we needed to know.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tory G.

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

Great trip!

Fabulous cabin in a great location. Homeowner was very responsive. Would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine B., New Castle Pa

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

Bear Forrest

The cabin was lovely and very clean! Had everything we needed for our stay. I would highly recommend this cabin if you are visiting the area! If we go back, we will definitely staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne & Cinda H., Parker City, IN

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

Bear Forest Cabin

Very cozy and comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina R., Elkhorn,wi

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

Weekend getaway

The cabin was perfect for our weekend getaway. Had everything we needed. Perfect location, it was away from town but close enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Larry Strout

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We (Larry Strout and Penny Rodrique) acquired Bear Forest in June of 2009. Larry is a university professor and Penny is a retired robotics instructor at a middle school.

We, and our daughter, Nicole, started visiting the Smokies in 1995 and returned frequently mainly to HIKE! We love hiking! We've been to the summit of Mount LeConte more times than you can count!

Bear Forest is really a summer getaway location and a Christmas/New Year's retreat (and soon to be summer retirement home) that we have now decided to share with you.

There are two comments people make after staying at our cabin--'We could live there!' and 'We didn't want to leave!'

Why they chose this property

Perfect spot for our needs. Hiking, arts and crafts, downtown Gatlinburg, and the grocery store are all close (along with great hiking trails) and the cabin brings us peace and quiet.

What makes this property unique

Look out the window at dawn or at dusk and you might see bears, deer, wild turkeys, or other wildlife.

Languages:

English

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