Bears Hideaway Pet friendly

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A cozy living room with leather sofas, a fireplace, a television, and a stone wall.
A cabin with a paved path leading to the entrance, surrounded by dense forest.
A playground with a wooden play structure, including a slide and swings.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dishwasher, a stove, and a window with a view of trees.
A wooden deck with a hot tub, a rocking chair, and a small table.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Foosball on-site
    A rare find — the foosball table is waiting for you.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Dog-friendly
  • Swimming pool
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Sevierville, TN
  • Place, Waldens Creek
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Goats on the Roof
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Sevierville

Located in Sevierville, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at The Ripken Experience - Pigeon Forge and Great Smoky Mountains National Park, while Titanic Museum and Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Show are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Dollywood's Splash Country and Ober Mountain. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
Map
Sevierville, TN

What's nearby

  • Waldens Creek - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Goats on the Roof - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster - 11 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 14 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Island at Pigeon Forge - 15 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mel's Classic Diner - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sloppy Hog Saloon - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Smoky Mountain Brewery - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Bears Hideaway Pet friendly have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Bears Hideaway Pet friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total).

How much is parking at Bears Hideaway Pet friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bears Hideaway Pet friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bears Hideaway Pet friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bears Hideaway Pet friendly located?

This family-friendly Sevierville cabin is located on a river, 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Waldens Creek, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Titanic Museum and Goats on the Roof. Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster and The Track are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was great and exactly what we expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2026
So glad you had a great stay. King beds, pool table and privacy while in the mountains.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cathy was great. She gave very detailed directions. She was quick to answer and made sure our stay was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2026
So glad you had a great stay! I want guests to have a good stay while visiting the Great Smoky Mountains and all the activities available in the area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We actually got moved due to maintenance issues and upgraded place was beautiful and we definitely had bears but unfortunately didnt get to see them just evidence they were there [muddy paw prints]! Day 2 was a mama and baby. We enjoyed the views beds were great and again the home was beautiful thanks again we had no real complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Warm and cozy cabin. Perfect for our family. We had six of us and two dogs. The walkway to the front door was steeper than we realized, so isn’t the easiest for elderly. Also, the drive there was pretty steep. Only struggled on the road once when the roads were wet. We did not need 4-wheel drive. We saw a couple of bears at the cabin and a lot of turkeys in the fields leading up to Shagbark. Very peaceful stay and would definitely recommend and/or stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bears hideaway

The cabin was excellent. Couldn’t have been a better trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Was a beautiful area and the cabin was very clean and family friendly loved the place so much had a blast most definitely will stay again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2023
Thank you. So glad you had a wonderful stay!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great getaway

We like the property and its location. The place was spacious, clean, comfortable to have some family time. We really enjoyed the hot tub and the fireplace. We also enjoyed playing pool and some of the video games. Great place to get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2023
Thank you So glad you had a great stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Retreat!

We enjoyed our stay at this property for our family get together. It has the comforts of home in a quiet, beautiful setting. We enjoyed hiking and family games. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great time in our mountain retreat

We enjoyed our stay. We were within 30is minutes of Dollywood, Pigen Forge, etc. The location was nice and private, and even saw a bear! Prepare yourself for the narrow and winding road though.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable

Had a great time at the cabin, very relaxing. If it snows as it did on us, you have to use great caution.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2023
So glad you had a great stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cabin in the mountains

We had a great time at Bear's Hideaway. The cabin is lovely and super clean. It is located up in the mountains, so it did take me a couple of days to become acclimated to the road, but it is only a short drive to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg attractions. The kiddos loved the hot tub and playing pool in the loft. The cabin had everything we needed and the wifi was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great

no complaints! Cathy answered the phone and came and changed the batteries in the lock for us so we could get back in!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Vacation in the Smokies

My family and I rented this cabin for our annual family vacation. The check in process was smooth; everything, including the hot tub, was clean and ready to go when we arrived. Speaking with the hosts was easy. The incline up to the cabin after checking in with security was a little steeper than we expected from reading other reviews so just a little side note for those reading this one! Overall a VERY pleasant experience. Thank you to the Qualls
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2023
Klaver Road is steep but the fastest and shortest way to the cabin.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cathy's cabins

The cabin was beautiful and clean. The first night we stayed had four bears walking around the cabin. Did not bother us one bit. I gave 4 stars for cleanliness because the community pool had lots of debris the four days we stayed and it was never cleaned out. Did not stop my kids from having fun. Roads to the cabin are paved and not to steep. Great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2023
Thank you. I have contacted the Shagbark office about the pool. This is the first complaint.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

FamilyMoon

We just got married and wanted a place to celebrate the blending of our families. This was the perfect spot. Very central to trails, pigeon forge and gatlinburg. The only cons I can think of our the drive up the hill to the cabin, that was crazy!! And I know it’s a pet friendly cabin and I am a huge pet lover but our bedding smelled like wet dog. Other then that we loved everything
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2023
Being in the mountains the drive in the foothills of the Smoky Mt takes getting use to. I would have changed out your linens if you had called. Contact numbers are on the welcome letter and in the cabin notebook. The telephone in the cabin works.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacay 2022

We have been to Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge several times and always rent a cabin. We thoroughly enjoyed staying at Bears Hideaway, There were 6 of us including a teen, 3 year old and 4 adults and we had plenty of room. The owners were very responsive to a few hiccups at check in that were totally my fault. That was very much appreciated. The cabin was stocked with everything we needed and we even got a chance to enjoy the hot tub. Did not see any bears but did see some wild turkeys. Would recommend this cabin to anyone looking to get away from the hustle and bustle and experience the peace and quiet of being in the Great Smokies.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

This cabin was perfect for my 3 children and myself. The rooms seemed to be pretty soundproof. I never heard my kids walking around, playing music, playing games, or anything once I laid down. The beds were comfy, AND I was happy to see a fan, in the closet, I could use. It was steep getting there, but my little car did the job. The night before our last one there we were actually on the porch when a bear came up and tried to get into the trash. Thankfully we followed the rules and had that locked, AND my vehicle locked. It was nice watching him from a distance as he couldn't get in the trash he strolled back down the driveway, and we could watch him stroll on down the road. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2024
The Shagbark community has more than it's share of bears. Thankfully black bears are not aggressive and interesting to watch from a distance. We found the real log houses to be great family places. So glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cabin Retreat

Overall, the cabin had what we needed. It could use a few updates, but we had plenty of room for 3 adults and a toddler. Deck and outdoor table were a little dirty upon arrival. Best advice (a note left by a previous guest in the welcome binder), turn RIGHT out of the drive way when leaving and coming back. GPS will tell you to take a shorter route, but it is VERY steep. Be careful driving to/ from the cabin at night. We drove from Arkansas and arrived about 30 minutes early to the entrance. They will not let you in early, so just be aware they will make you wait outside the gate until it is exactly 4pm. It does say that check-in is at 4pm on the instructions, but I had reached out to the owner prior to and she did not respond. Our fault for arriving slightly early, I suppose. We had a lot of fun playing pool and board games provided in the cabin. The hot tub and fire pit were a nice touch. It is secluded from town, but once out of Shagbark, a short drive to Pigeon Forge. Overall, a decent stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Exactly as described

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Cabin was exactly as described, spacious, very comfortable beds. Overall stay was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cozy Cabin

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very cozy cabin!! Great views! (We were there before leaves were on so might change that some) Cathy was great!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely amazing.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Cathy was the perfect host. The cabin was the perfect get away. We saw a mama bear and 3 cubs playing in the front yard the day we arrived. Cathy was very responsive.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Family Spot

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The place was exactly as described, super clean, easy to find and the perfect spot for a family of 4 and two dogs.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cabin

This was a great cabin and very secluded. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

On top is the mountain!

Overall it was a good stay. The cabin is very dated. And could use upgrades. Also- it is at the very top of the Mtn. So If steep roads intimidate u- don’t stay here. We loved it! And it snowed. But the road was quickly cleared. The back bedroom stayed very cold- despite having the heat on. Maybe another heater available. Kids enjoyed the loft very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cabin

The cabin was nice and clean, my family really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
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