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Step into Nature! Gatlinburg Home w/ Rustic Charm

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Gatlinburg Vacation Rental | 3BR | 1.5BA | Steps Required | 1,200 Sq Ft
Dining Area
Exterior | Quiet Location
Living Room | Cable TV | Central A/C
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Place, Mills Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Morning Mist Village
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Rocky Top Sports World
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Step into Nature! Gatlinburg Home w/ Rustic Charm

Quiet Location | 6 Mi to Gatlinburg Attractions | Pets & Families Welcome

Experience the best of both worlds at this Gatlinburg vacation rental home! 'Black Bear Retreat' provides an unplugged escape and a convenient location near attractions like the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ober Gatlinburg — perfect for adventure-seekers. Relax on the deck and enjoy the peace and quiet, or cook a hearty meal. Come and create unforgettable memories with loved ones!

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 king bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 3: 1 full bed
- Additional Sleeping: 1 pack 'n play

MAIN FEATURES
- Smart TV, multiple living rooms
- Pool table, dining table
- Washer & dryer
- Private deck

KITCHEN
- Stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher
- Microwave, toaster, coffee maker
- Ice maker, water filter, cooking basics
- Dishware/flatware, trash bags & paper towels
- High chair

ACCESSIBILITY
- Single-story home, steps to enter

PARKING
- Driveway (5 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

- Quiet retreat in the Arts & Crafts Community near top attractions
- 6 miles to Gatlinburg SkyPark & Ripley's Aquarium
- 7 miles to Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- 9 miles to Ober Mountain
- 13 miles to Dollywood
- 14 miles to The Island in Pigeon Forge
- 44 miles to McGhee Tyson Airport

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly with a $50 fee (+ fees & taxes)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This single-story home requires steps to enter
- This property does not offer internet access

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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

Pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9871113
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Gatlinburg

Gatlinburg is home to this holiday home. Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction and Titanic Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Anakeesta and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Gatlinburg SkyPark and Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park.
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Gatlinburg, TN

What's nearby

  • Mills Park - 7 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Morning Mist Village - 7 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Rocky Top Sports World - 8 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Little Pigeon River - 9 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Chapel in the Glen - 9 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Three Jimmy's Good Time Eatery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Little House of Pancakes - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Preachers Smokehouse - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Flapjack's Pancake Cabin - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Step into Nature! Gatlinburg Home w/ Rustic Charm pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Step into Nature! Gatlinburg Home w/ Rustic Charm?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Step into Nature! Gatlinburg Home w/ Rustic Charm?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Step into Nature! Gatlinburg Home w/ Rustic Charm?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Step into Nature! Gatlinburg Home w/ Rustic Charm located?

This family-friendly Gatlinburg holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Chapel at Honeymoon Hills and Rocky Top Sports World. Little Pigeon River and Greenbrier Cove are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

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

Great stay in a great location

Well kept home, the pool table was a big hit with all of us. Gracious with supplies for the place. Overall, great expectations.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2025
From the owner: "Forgive us for the lag time in responding to your review. We appreciate your staying with us and are delighted that you found the accommodations comfortable. Glad that you enjoyed the pool table. We do when we stay there. Please feel free to come again. If you have any ideas on how we can make the residence even greater, please don't hesitate to drop us a line."
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the most enjoyable stay. It was very clean, well stocked with essentials and extremely quiet. Even though there was no WiFi and the TV was spotty, we were able to unplug and relax. We saw a couple bears. One even came to the back door to take a peak. I would definitely recommend this cabin and we look forward to staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 November 2025
Thank You for staying with us, we try to make the home as "homey" as possible. We know the WIFI and T.V. are not the best but we hope the chance to "unplug" makes up for the inconvenience. Glad you were able to see some of the wildlife.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Quiet and Secluded!

This was our first stay at Bear Den. We absolutely love this property! Quiet, clean, and well stocked with spices and everything you need for your stay. Will be staying again!!! Close to all the shops, but far enough for the peace and quiet you'd want from the mountains. 🖤
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2025
Ashley; so glad you found the home a quiet retreat, we endeavor to make it like staying in your own home. We will look forward to your next stay. Bill
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon J.

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

Quiet and peaceful

Our stay was very quiet and peaceful. This property is on a beautiful quiet country road in the Glades Craft Community, yet 7-8 minutes from downtown Gatlinburg. The house was comfortable and very well equipped. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 25 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gracie

Perfect Location

The home was minutes from Downtown Gatlingburg. We watched bears cubs climb a tree from our bedroom window the first morning after we arrived.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicky J.

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

Best time ever

We loved it there it was peaceful and we really enjoyed the peace and quite. I would choose the same place if we came back which i will be coming back sometime in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 January 2025
From the owner: “Thank you for your kind words. We are striving to make our property feel like home. Please let us know if you have any suggestions for improving your stay."
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joelle G.

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

Quiet

The property was quiet did see a bear the tv was not so good.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2025
We are so excited that you enjoyed your stay, and that you had a chance to witness nature. Yes the T.V. is not the best it does come and go. We are working on trying to improve the reception. Thank you for staying with us and please come on back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

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

Aug 2024

We were very happy with our stay very well stocked and clean. Will consider again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Melba K.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Kinda needs attention

We enjoyed the house. It was clean and neat. However the FURNACE FILTER should have been changed MONTHS AGO. THE filter had a horrible ordor which was throughout the house. The price on the vrbo page was not a reflection of the total cost was double of the advertised pruce
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 January 2025
Hi Melba, we truly appreciate you sharing your thoughts about your recent stay. Your feedback is essential to us, and we've relayed your comments to the homeowner, who would like to address the following:-We're sorry the property had an unpleasant scent. We will investigate this further and take the necessary steps to resolve the issue to ensure a more comfortable guest experience.-As for the pricing, each booking platform applies its own fees, which are beyond our control. However, all fees are clearly outlined prior to completing your reservation.Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We appreciate your feedback!

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