10/10 Excellent
darren m.
18 July 2025
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darren m.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Cabin
Cozy Cabin -- Bear Forest! 2bd/2ba!
Cabin with a water park, near Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 497.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
- Place, Anakeesta
- Place, Gatlinburg Convention Center
- Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
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.
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.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
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
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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
This property does not have any lifts
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. Gatlinburg SkyPark and Gatlinburg Space Needle are 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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What's nearby
- Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
- Anakeesta - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
- Gatlinburg 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
Restaurants
- Cliff Top Bar & Grill - 5 min drive
- Ole Red - 3 min drive
- Tennessee Cider Company - 4 min drive
- Pancake Pantry - 4 min drive
- Subway - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
9.4/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Tammy B.
21 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Great Stay
Tammy B.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Stuart K.
24 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our visit
Stuart K.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nicole S.
14 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Nicole S.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
8/10 Good
Sabrina C.
30 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cabin for 2 couples
Sabrina C.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susan P.
19 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location
Susan P.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tory G.
15 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great trip!
Tory G.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Christine B., New Castle Pa
27 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bear Forrest
Christine B.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Paula H.
20 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property
Paula H.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Andrew O.
29 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin
Andrew O.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
william m.
10 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
william m.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
8/10 Good
Tawana W.
29 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good weekend
Tawana W.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sarah L.
18 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly what we were looking for!
Sarah L.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Steven C.
6 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet
Steven C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tara P.
2 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gatlinburg vacation
Tara P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
James L.
12 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
James L.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
kevin a., cincinnati ohio
4 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
kevin a.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kaci V.
24 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
We loved it
Kaci V.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Dan M.
17 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place to see bears
Dan M.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michaela H.
11 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay!!
Michaela H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nancy H.
12 April 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Cabin
Nancy H.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl C.
20 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bears Galore
Cheryl C.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Colleen D.
5 November 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gatlinburg Getaway
Colleen D.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
1 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
6 days
Verified traveller
10/10 Excellent
Mandi L.
19 November 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful
Mandi L.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
About the host
Hosted by Larry Strout
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!'
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.
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