Location: Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Enjoy A Bearcation in the Great Smoky Mountains at this 2-bedroom cabin for up to 8 guests in Gatlinburg, Tennessee — a bustling mountain town with many unique attractions, shops, events, and eateries for added fun on your mountain getaway. From king-size beds and a game room to serene wooded views and a bubbling outdoor hot tub, you’ll find plenty to keep you entertained, relaxed, and feeling right at home at this Gatlinburg cabin.
In the mornings, brew some coffee and make a delicious breakfast in your Smoky Mountain cabin’s fully equipped kitchen. It boasts stainless steel appliances, dishes and glassware, cooking tools, a toaster and blender, and space to prep meals. Gather around the dining table to eat before making yourself comfortable in the mountain-chic living room.
Keep the group entertained in the awesome game room at your Gatlinburg cabin rental — outfitted with a pool table, a checkers table, luxe leather seating, an arcade console, a huge TV, and space to play and hang out. On the decks, toss some steaks on the gas grill, enjoy peaceful wooded views, or climb into the soothing hot tub to unwind.
Each of the bedrooms at this 2-bedroom cabin in Gatlinburg, TN, features a king-size bed, along with a TV and an electric (no heat) fireplace. Additional conveniences at this accommodating 1,700+ square-foot cabin include a washer/dryer, a sauna, rocking chairs, a Blu-ray player, a garden tub, a sleeper sofa, and a twin-over-twin bunk the kids will love! Plus, you’ll be just 10 minutes from both Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg so you’ll have plenty of fun things to do within a short drive.
Living Room
Between hiking trails to waterfalls, shopping in the crafts community, or horseback riding in the Smokies, retreat to the living room at your log cabin in Gatlinburg. Tall picture windows frame the flowing trees outside and let in plenty of natural light during the day. A stacked stone, gas fireplace makes the space cozier in winter months. And for added entertainment, there’s a TV to enjoy from the plump sofas. Place your coffee and treats on the coffee table and curl up for a friendly chat with your partner or simply soak in the tree-studded scenery in peaceful quiet.
Kitchen
When you’re craving a bite to eat or something refreshing to drink, head to the full kitchen at your Great Smoky Mountain hideaway that’s equipped with everything you need to prepare and serve meals, snacks, and beverages on your Gatlinburg vacation.
Appliances include a large double-door refrigerator, an electric range, a microwave, a toaster, a blender, and both standard drip and single-cup coffeemakers! You’ll also have cookware, cutlery, dishes, glasses, mugs, a serving cart, and a double sink with a window overlooking the towering trees.
Dining Area
Pair lovely homemade meals or local takeout with a bottle of vino from the Gatlinburg Winery when setting the dining table at your cozy cabin in Gatlinburg. Just off the kitchen, the dining area is convenient for refills and seconds. Plus, this space is ideal for card games, crafts, coloring, blogging, journaling, or teaching homeschool.
Rec Room
Want something extra to make your Smoky Mountain retreat really worthwhile? Add a game room to the list of amenities at your ideal cabin in Gatlinburg! Along with a full-size pool table, a checkers pub table, board games, and an arcade game unit, Bearcation offers a media space with a massive TV and Blu-ray player. Get ready to host memorable game tournaments and movie nights on your Gatlinburg getaway!
Bedrooms
Featuring a TV, a king-size log bed, a ceiling fan, picture windows showcasing the trees, and a fireplace in both bedrooms, this Gatlinburg vacation home offers relaxing retreats within a retreat! In the primary suite, you’ll have a fireplace, a canopy-style bed, and even a garden tub, where you can unwind with bubbles, bath salts, or bath teas anytime. There’s an electric fireplace mounted on the wall in the second bedroom as well.
At your mountain cabin in Gatlinburg, there are 2 full bathrooms — one with a spacious tiled rain shower with room for 2! There’s a shower/tub combo in the other, ideal for families with kids. Additional sleeping arrangements include a twin-over-twin bunk plus a pull-out sofa in the rec room. Enjoy a relaxing hot shower, slide into your pajamas, and curl up for TV entertainment, a good book, or romantic moments on your Smoky Mountain vacation.
Outdoor Spaces
After exploring the Forbidden Caverns, Anakeesta’s family-friendly adventure park, or biking trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, kick back in your own outdoor spaces at A Bearcation! With scenic wooded views and 2 covered decks, you’ll be whistling your way to a world of relaxation in no time.
Slip into the hot tub and turn on the massaging water jets for a while or crack open that book you’ve been meaning to read while swaying in a rocker. Enjoy coffee, tea, or lemonade sips at the outdoor table while your next meal cooks on the gas grill. And enjoy the fresh mountain air every day!
For travel notes, this semi-private cabin rental in Gatlinburg features winding, paved roads that lead to a flat, paved driveway with parking for 4 vehicles. And to make unpacking and loading the cars easier, there are only 3 steps up to reach the front porch and enter the property.
Other Amenities
What else could make your Smoky Mountain vacation more comfortable? This Gatlinburg vacation rental offers keyless entry for self check-in and checkout, fast and free Wi-Fi to follow the Cabins for YOU travel blog, and a washer and dryer to reuse provided towels.
Local Fun
Pop into downtown Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge — both just over 10 minutes away from your Gatlinburg cabin rental — for more fun things to do with family and friends in the Smokies! With such a great location, you’ll have tons of Parkway attractions right at your fingertips. Ride roller coasters at Dollywood, play Ripley’s mini golf, ride scenic chairlifts with mountain views, shop at The Island, and check out seasonal events downtown.
You’ll also be near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for outdoor activities, like hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, fly fishing, picnicking, photography, and scenic drives. And Sevierville and Wears Valley are nearby for even more fun options!
Gatlinburg SkyLift Park
Ride to the tippy top of SkyLift Park, dine with phenomenal mountain views, cross the continent’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge, hang out on the SkyDeck, and challenge the SkyTrail.
Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies
Meet penguins, find the hidden octopus, walk beneath Shark Lagoon, ride in the glass-bottom boat, splash with rays, stare back at piranha, and count all the Nemos at this award-winning aquarium in Gatlinburg.
Ober Mountain
Featuring skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing in winter, this mountaintop adventure park also hosts annual events and attractions year-round, like shops, a wildlife habitat, and a mountain coaster!
Important Information
Please note this property is not pet friendly — including service animals. Check out our pet-friendly cabins if you're planning to bring fur babies to the Smokies!
"Great place for my family of 4 plus in-laws. Had a great view of the mountains."
"Great place for my family of 4 plus in-laws. Had a great view of the mountains."
"Loved the cabin. Location and easy checking was amazing. Definitely will stay here again"
"Easy to use!"
"Enjoyed this cabin. Would come again in the future."
"Great cabin rental experience! Cabin (A Bearcation) lived up to expectations, the app and YouTube videos let me know what to expect and made check-in and check-out a breeze. I will definitely book with them next time I visit the area."
"This property sits in a great spot between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge making it easy to get to many restaurants/activities in the area. Also is located in a semi private area located on top of a mountain. With the trees surrounding the cabin you would almost not even know other cabins are close by."
"A Bearcation cabin was so much fun to stay at!"
"No view out back nowhere to sit out front. Chairs at table outback are broken. Couch downstairs is worn out .. basement area is crowded."
"It was great very clean , close to everything. We loved it."
"The cabin was clean and spacious. Overall the stay was great."
"Everything was great. Cabin was clean and maintained. Only complaint was we only had one roll of toilet paper per bathroom and our stay was 4 days with 8 people. Would definitely recommend."
"We enjoyed our stay. Everything was very clean and very comfortable."
Give us a call at 800.684.7865 or go online to browse and book!
Accepted payment methods: credit card, electronic checks, and OVERNIGHT money orders
This is a great way to protect yourself in the case of unforeseen events that delay you or cause you to reschedule or cancel your trip. You can add it on prior to your last scheduled payment. Want to know more? Check out our Trip Insurance page.
Our Property Protection Plans cover unintentional damages to your cabin during your stay and different levels of protection.
We want to ensure each guest has a clean, comfortable place to stay. The additional fees cover property cleanup of your cabin once you’ve checked out, reservation fee, taxes and service fee.
Yes! We offer a 5% active military discount (phone reservations only) and regularly feature deals for YOU. Just check our Specials + Discounts page to see how you can save.
Our Cabins for YOU Partner Program gives you discounts to top area attractions - from mini golf and mountain coasters to dinner shows and beyond - when you stay with us.
4+ bedroom cabins: No cancellation or change of cabin or dates within 6 months of stay.
1-3 bedroom cabins: No cancellation or change of cabin or dates within 3 months of stay.
CFY offers cancellation protection that allows you to cancel your reservation at any point prior to initial use of your key code on your arrival date. Please see details when checking out.
Yes, we have quite a few options for pet-friendly vacations! Check out our wide selection online!
Each of our cabins has a fully equipped kitchen (refrigerator, stove/oven, and varying countertop appliances), shared living spaces for guests, a dining table and/or breakfast bar for in-cabin dining, and cozy bedrooms. Most feature wireless internet, flatscreen TVs, washers and dryers, decks with wooded or mountain views, and some games or game tables! You can browse by amenity online to find the perfect fit.
You’ll supply your own food, drinks, toiletries, charcoal and lighter fluid (for charcoal grills), propane (for gas grills; check cabin before purchasing), and any other movies or games you’d enjoy on vacation!
We’ll give you a starter supply of:
We provide all linens, along with 1 towel and 1 washcloth per person (based on property sleeps advertised). Many of our cabins have washers and dryers, so it is easy to use only the towels we provide. If your cabin does not have a washer/dryer, you may want to bring extra towels from home.
Most of our cabins offer high-speed wireless internet, but not all. Please check the amenities list and description, or check with your Vacation Specialist when booking!
Check-in is easy with Cabins for YOU. Each cabin has an electronic keypad, and we’ll supply the unique code for your cabin 2 days before check-in. No keys, no going to an office. You’ll use this to unlock your cabin each time you enter. Checkout is equally simple. Just shut the door behind you as you leave and it will automatically lock!
Check-in/out times: Check-in starts at 4 p.m. EST with guaranteed check-in at 6 p.m. Checkout time is 10 a.m. EST. We can’t guarantee early check-ins or late checkouts, but you can check with your Vacation Specialist. Hourly fees apply for early check-ins.
Before leaving, please be sure to:
Once you’ve made your reservation, you’ll receive a confirmation email that will have the directions to your cabin rental.
If you have a medical or life-threatening emergency, please call 911. For mechanical and non-threatening emergencies, call 800.684.7865 and press option 2 to speak with one of our team members.
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Please report any issues regarding cleanliness of hot tubs, swim spas, or pools upon arrival. We will do our best to resolve them right away. To keep these spaces clean and serviceable for all guests, please shower off before using and refrain from using any lotions or oils. If issues are reported more than 24 hours after arrival, any additional cleaning fees will be charged to current guest.
Overall outdated and/or has worn out elements. There is little to no coordination in furniture and decor. Most furniture items are of lower quality such as cloth couches, laminate countertops, and particle board cabinets.
Average quality accommodations. Will have some good quality and some low quality elements. Things such as a mixture of flatscreen and tube tvs, good quality furniture but worn out and not consistent, particle board cabinets and laminate countertops with updated appliances, or updated appliances but not consistent. These properties have elements of a Bronze and Gold level.
Good quality accommodations. These properties are high quality, but all elements might not be considered luxury in nature. There might be more wear on furniture, deck/exterior, etc. TVs are flat screen, but might not be the newest in quality. Might have stone countertops with updated appliances that aren’t stainless steel. These properties have some elements of the Platinum level, but elements are either slightly outdated, worn, or not as high quality.
Luxury accommodations. All elements are of high quality, design, and are up-to-date. Consistent furniture and decor in each room. Unique touches such as stone designs, barnwood/shiplap, full log pillars are often found in these properties.