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Charming Log Cabin Escape! 4 King beds, Min to Gatlinburg, Frequent bear visits!

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Outdoor spa tub
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪74 min drive‬

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About the area

Gatlinburg

With a stay at this cabin in Gatlinburg (Chalet Village), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park and 5 minutes from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. .This family-friendly cabin is 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and 11.2 mi (18 km) from Island at Pigeon Forge.
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What's nearby

  • Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • SkyPark - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters - 9 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Crawdaddy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Smith & Son Corner Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Log Cabin Escape! 4 King beds, Min to Gatlinburg, Frequent bear visits!

Bear Sanctuary - Authentic Log Cabin in Chalet Village

Escape to Luxury in the Heart of the Smokies – 4 King Beds, Well-Stocked Kitchen & Cozy Cabin Charm!

Welcome to your dream mountain getaway! Nestled in the heart of Gatlinburg, this stunning log cabin offers the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern luxury. With four spacious king bedrooms, there’s plenty of room for family and friends to relax in absolute comfort.

Wake up to mountain mornings and sip your coffee on the comfortable deck while breathing in the fresh Smoky Mountain air. Spend your days exploring nearby attractions like Ober Gatlinburg, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and downtown Gatlinburg’s shops and restaurants—all just minutes away!

After a day of adventure, unwind in the hot tub, cozy up by the stone fireplace, or challenge your group to a fun game night in the game room. The fully stocked kitchen and open-concept living space make it easy to cook meals and create unforgettable memories together.

✨ Highlights of This Stunning Cabin:
✔ 4 Spacious King Bedrooms – Perfect for a comfortable night’s sleep
✔ Hot Tub on deck – Relax and unwind under the stars
✔ Game Room – Hours of entertainment for the whole family
✔ Cozy Fireplace – Enjoy a warm, inviting atmosphere
✔ Fully Equipped Kitchen – Cook delicious meals with ease
✔ Prime Location – Minutes from downtown Gatlinburg & top attractions

Whether you’re seeking a peaceful retreat or an action-packed adventure, this cabin is the ultimate home away from home. Book now and experience the magic of the Smokies!

If Bear Sanctuary isn't available for your dates, check out our other listing in Sevierville, VRBO 2771608, close to the Parkway and Pigeon Forge!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A flat-screen television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including a water park, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. Additional features at this cabin include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Stephan Schnaiter

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 22

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pet must be approved by owner

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Pack-n-play crib available on premises

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Charming Log Cabin Escape! 4 King beds, Min to Gatlinburg, Frequent bear visits! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 144 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and cozy place!

Super clean, nicely decorated, and in a great location with easy access to Gatlinburg and Smoky Mountain National Park. Very quiet and peaceful. Our family had a great time hanging out at the cabin—relaxing in the hot tub, playing games, and shooting pool. The beds are incredibly comfortable. We would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection

The location was a perfect distance from the hustle of Gatlinburg, but close enough to enjoy the amenities. The cabin views were delightful, complete with a visit from mama bear and her 3 cubs. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for a family to stay

Our first time booking with VRBO, & it was a great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stormy stay

The property was great, lots of space, nice to watch the storms in the rocking chairs and the stream out back was lovely. Host were very accommodating. The fire place wouldn’t work(even tried to light the pilot) but small thing compared to everything else.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place to relax

Such a great house for a family
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cabin

We all enjoyed our stay very much. The cabin was super clean, everything we needed was there. The owners answered all of my questions and made sure we had any info we may have needed beforehand. Would definitely stay here again when we return to Gatlinburg!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Valentine Getaway

Great location! Cabin was clean. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Spot for a winter Family Vacation

They were very responsive to any questions that we asked. The cabin is exactly as listed in the description. Very clean. The location is convenient to downtown Gatlinburg. Parking was on flat ground and a large area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time

Enjoyed our time and the overall environment of the place.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffani C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Close to the strip

We were very pleased. The cabin was just as described and we even got to see bears!! Closest we’ve ever stayed to the strip, it was very convenient. Stephan was very quick to respond and accommodating. We enjoyed ourselves and would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sisters get together

Have a great time Kevin was really nice. Saw bear which my brother-in-law had never seen up close. Enjoyed the Hatfields and McCoy show and the Dixie stampede show.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ladies trip

Everything was great! Close to town and we saw multiple bears and everything in the cabin was so nice and spacious!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise H., Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Great home! Accommodated us quite well. Visited multiple times a day by bears. A mama and two cubs, another mama and her 3 cubs, a few junior bears and one big brazen fella! Loved the location but wish I had a view of the mountains instead of the trees. Easy to get to downtown Gatlinburg, Dollywood and Caden Cove. I highly recommend this home!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bears

It was a wonderful stay. The property was clean and the bears were very friendly. Thank you for the peaceful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very spacious

The cabin is extremely spacious with everything being spread out on three levels. The living room/kitchen area was a great space for our group of eight. The kitchen is well supplied with everything we needed for the few meals we cooked there, and the large table accommodated us all. The drive up the mountain is not too bad in comparison to many Smoky Mountains cabins but we chose to be home before dark as
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bear Santuary

We enjoyed our 2 week stay at the Bear Santuary cabin and loved having the 4 king size beds. Stephen was wonderful returning any phone calls with our questions.. We had daily visits from the local bears and followed all the bear rules. 🐻 Look forward to coming again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location!

The Chalet Village location in proximity to the National park was absolutely perfect! We hiked several trails in the mountains almost everyday. The beautiful town of Gatlinburg was quiet, entertaining and also conveniently located to other areas of interest. The cabin was perfect for our family of 8, with plenty of space. We had several close encounters with black bears on the property during our stay, which was very cool to see, but you can tell that there must have been visitors to the area in the past that have not respected the locals warnings and advice on not feeding the bears. These guys are just looking for handouts, so please do not feed them for your safety and theirs. The cabin and unique setting were absolutely beautiful, so for future visitors, let’s help keep it that way for everyone’s comfort and enjoyment! Would absolutely stay here again, and so grateful for the wonderful memories we made:)
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

We truly enjoyed our stay in this cabin! This may be the best as far as cleanliness and space for our family. Absolutely wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything we expected and more

The property was exactly as advertised! It was the perfect amount of space for our family: four adults, teen/tween daughters and a small dog. The mattresses were the most comfortable thing ever! Everything was very clean and I felt very safe letting our dog roam and sniff (inside) while we were home without worrying she’d find something dangerous. There was even plenty of good places for her crate to fit out of the way. They obviously do a thorough job cleaning because even though it’s pet friendly it never seemed like our pup found any “suspicious” spots to sniff at or anything. If you bring a pup along there is not much of a “yard” for them to use for going potty but we made it work without any problems! There is an incredible view just a short walk down the road and the house itself is very peaceful and quiet. The kitchen had most of the utensils and things you’d need and some salt and pepper but you’ll want to bring along any extra spices you’d want for cooking and thingsv like ziplock baggies. The hot tub was so relaxing after a long hike and the family loved playing pool with each other. We loved having Roku tv and were able to watch anything we wanted in the evenings. I can’t say enough great things about this place … we hope to get to come back some day!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful cabin in the mountains!

This home was such a treat. Really, the perfect getaway with my family. How often do you get a rental with 4 king sized bedrooms? It was plenty of space and the hot tub on the back deck overlooking the woods was a bonus! Host was really great with communication and the check in and check out process was easy. We liked how it felt like a true log cabin but with modern touches (nice tvs and keyless entry, etc). Thanks so much for the visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin / great host

Beautiful cabin, very comfortable, and easy access to Gatlinburg. Host was very helpful and friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very accommodating

All was exceptional just a couple hiccups.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversary Trip

We brought our elderly parents for their 50th wedding anniversary. The cabin was perfect with flat parking and a master on the main. It was also very close to the Gatlinburg strip. The roads are very curvy and mountainous getting there, but the cabin was perfect for us! The owners were very responsive when we had an issue with the oven, but it was definitely not a dealbreaker. Lovely stay and great accommodations!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kanak C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay during Holidays

The overall process of booking the property, check in, and check out was smooth. The property is very close to Gatlinburg downtown. The owner was very approachable and was connected with us throughout the process to ensure we are prepared and have timely information.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family getaway.

Very nice cabin, with plenty of room to congregate or have your own space. Nice up to date appliances, and the hot tub and pool table were great. Easy access from the road, and a short drive to downtown Gatlinburg. Super easy check in and check out, and great communication with the owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023