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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
  • Air conditioning

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!

Property manager

Stephan Schnaiter

Languages

English

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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 transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • 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.
  • Wheelchair 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 mall

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

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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

About the neighborhood

Map
Gatlinburg, TN

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming Log Cabin Escape! 4 King beds, Min to Gatlinburg, Frequent bear visits! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Charming Log Cabin Escape! 4 King beds, Min to Gatlinburg, Frequent bear visits! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Charming Log Cabin Escape! 4 King beds, Min to Gatlinburg, Frequent bear visits!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Log Cabin Escape! 4 King beds, Min to Gatlinburg, Frequent bear visits!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Log Cabin Escape! 4 King beds, Min to Gatlinburg, Frequent bear visits! located?

This family-friendly Gatlinburg cabin is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Gatlinburg Space Needle and Anakeesta are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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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

Danielle V.

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

Great time

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

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

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

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

Tiffani C.

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

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

Tracey C.

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

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

Gerald C.

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

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

Robert S.

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

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

Danielle K.

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

Wonderful stay

The cabin was a great place to stay! The accommodations were family friendly!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

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

Kathleen D.

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

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

Denise H.

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

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

Vanessa R.

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

Wonderful cabin

The cabin was amazing and we will return!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia F.

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

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

Richard S.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M.

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

Great stay

My family & I very much enjoyed our stay at Bear Sanctuary. It was clean, plenty of room for all of us and conveniently located to downtown and the National Park entrance. Best of all, we saw bears twice out in the back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

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

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

Kanak C.

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

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

Jerry G.

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

Great Vacation

The property was very clean. Everything worked real well ( tv small appliances, beds were very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dostianna B.

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

Wonderful

I loved this cabin so beautiful, clean, and friendly host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

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

Bear-adise Get away

Wonderful clean cabin! Awesome bear sightings! Great place for a large group to vacation! We had a wonderful time and enjoyed all the room it has for meals and games.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louis M.

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

Very accommodating

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

10/10 Excellent

Keesha P.

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

FANTASTIC STAY

We had 7 adults who were in the area for a surprise engagement! We had a great stay! The cabin was perfect for us! It was just a short drive into Gatlinburg! The hosts were fantastic and we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie C.

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

Cozy Cabin Great Location

We enjoyed this lovely, well appointed cabin. The furnishings and decor were perfect for a weekend get away and the kitchen was stocked with all of the cookware and dishes we needed for our group. The decks on the front and back of the house made for enjoyable evenings outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Burt P.

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

Lived up to the name!

Our family had an amazing weekend and loved the property. We had multiple bear sightings so it definitely lived up to the name.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harold S., Mt. Victory OH

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

Lives up to it's name, bears everywhere all day and night . Beautiful cabin.

Saw bears as soon as we pulled up, a mama and 3 cubs, who visited daily. Also saw quite a few males. Cabin is very nice. Had a great time
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey B.

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

Great long weekend!

This was the perfect place for a long weekend with friends. It’s exactly what we wanted when we were looking for a cozy mountain house. It was clean and had ample space for everyone. The proximity to Ober mountain was fantastic too. We had a great time staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023