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Life's a Bear - Mountain views, fire pit, and hot tub!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace
Exterior
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 471 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Life's a Bear - Mountain views, fire pit, and hot tub!

Life's a Bear is a 768 sq. ft. two-bedroom log cabin ideal for a short or long vacation away from the bustle of normal life. This cabin delights with its natural pine tongue-and-groove walls, exposed beams, and metal roof. The living area has a gas stone fireplace and large windows for an unsurpassed view of the expansive Smoky Mountains. Here, you can relax and watch the 50 in Samsung smart TV. The living room extends into the dining area and full kitchen. The washer/dryer unit is housed in an adjacent closet. Both bedrooms sleep two with ease and comfort. The master bedroom has a king bed and an open clothes closet. The second bedroom has two single beds elevated for storage space below. For added privacy, each bedroom has its own vanity (with toilet) room. Each has an entrance to the bathing room where the five-foot shower and the jetted tub are located.

The porch extends the width of the cabin and continues along the far side to accommodate the hot tub. Of course, a table is available for dining, and the firepit – adjacent to the outdoor grill – will take your cares away while you gaze at nature's bounty, listening to local wildlife and spotting fireflies.

Enjoy nature and all its beauty here at Life's a Bear. Among the highlights are watching the early morning mist rise, the sunlight move across the mountainside, and the rosy glow of twilight darken into myriad evening shades. The quiet is relaxing as only the sounds of various birds in flight are heard. At night, the glow of lights from nearby Pigeon Forge along with the twinkling of cabin lights along the mountainside are evident. Come see it for yourself at Life's a Bear. If wishing to vacation with others, nearby cabins by the same owner are Always, Ever After, and Journey's End.

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Below is a list of the nearby attractions we personally enjoy and recommend while at the home, and how far it is to them.

Anakeesta: 3.9 miles
Gatlinburg Space Needle: 4.4 miles
Gatlinburg SkyLift: 4.4 miles
Smoky Mountain National Park Entrance: 7.1 miles
The Island: 7.3 miles
Ober: 7.8 miles
Dollywood/Splash Country: 7.8 miles
Tanger Outlet: 9.7 miles

The minimum age to rent this cozy cabin is 21.

This Gatlinburg vacation home provides 2 towels + 1 washcloth per guest the property sleeps.

AWD/4WD is recommended to reach this classic Appalachian cabin in the Smokies.

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!

Property manager

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Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Theme parks nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 768 sq ft (71 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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

Property is also known as

859382

About the neighborhood

Map
Gatlinburg, TN

What's nearby

  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 7 min drive
  • Anakeesta - 11 min drive
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 11 min drive
  • SkyPark - 11 min drive
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cliff Top Grill & Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tennessee Cider Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ole Red - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Life's a Bear - Mountain views, fire pit, and hot tub! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Life's a Bear - Mountain views, fire pit, and hot tub!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Life's a Bear - Mountain views, fire pit, and hot tub!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Life's a Bear - Mountain views, fire pit, and hot tub! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Ripley's Davy Crockett Mini Golf. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Great Smoky Mountains National Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Life's a Bear - Mountain views, fire pit, and hot tub! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cabin was very clean and convenient to get to Gatlinburg and surrounding areas.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay!
This cabin was as described and probably better. It is like new, perfectly clean and ready. We will definitely be back. The trek up yhe mountain was fantastic. While on the porch in the early evening, we actually had a bobcat sneak out of the brush by the firepit. Don't comolain about the druve up the hill...it's pretty cool!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Spring Break
Cabin was just as advertised- the perfect getaway for a long weekend for our family split between the Smoky mountain park and Dollywood- best of both worlds.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Cabin
The cabin was great and the views were amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view!
We enjoyed the cabin stay and the views while visiting the Smoky Mountains.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margarita E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Life’s a Bear Cabin
Great cabin. Beautiful view, very clean, and cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly Ann D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couple Cozy Cabin
Wonderful little cabin for couple get away! 10/10 all around! No complaints or issues
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!
Great experience! Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marta C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Life’s a Bear Cabin
Clean and quiet. Far enough away to be peaceful but close enough to have ready access to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
We loved our stay, the cabin was beautiful. Successful weekend of R&R.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mountains
Great views
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view
The view of the mountain side was simply beautiful. Very peaceful and just the getaway I needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victor R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay
It was an amazing cabin with an incredible view. Definitely coming back here if we ever come back to Tennessee.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Life's a Bear
It was beautiful and spacious. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lifes a Bear cabin
This cabin was perfect! Loved everything about except the drive up. 🤣 couldn’t have asked for more & hope to rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raghavender T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay
Like listed . Clean and good. I would recommend this stay to my friends . I did see a bear near by , which is expected. Overall great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dino V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and CLEAN!!
We have stayed at many cabins in the mountains throughout the United States (both larger and smaller) and this is one we will definitely come back to! The views were gorgeous, the cabin was absolutely adorable and most importantly CLEAN!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Smokeys Visit
The cabin was clean, well kept, and had a great view. The drive up is a little narrow so it’s a good idea to get back before it gets dark. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin and view
Just spent 4 days here at the cabin and loved it. Far enough from the towns to avoid the crowds but yet close enough to get to town in a few minutes. Didn’t get lucky and see a bear here though but did finally see one in Gatlinburg. Would definitely stay here again, everything was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular Views
What an absolutely gorgeous property! If your looking for a cabin in the Smoky Mountains this is a must!!! Flawless check-in. No problems, very clean, nice cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great find!
This cabin was great! It was by far the cleanest rental I've ever had. It was the perfect size for my family of 4. Communication with the management company was super easy. Check- in and check -out was a breeze. Would definitely recommend this cabin to anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022