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True Smoky Mountain Experience! Authentic log cabin! Private yet convenient!

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Property grounds
4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12251 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

True Smoky Mountain Experience! Authentic log cabin! Private yet convenient!

Mt. Leconte Views, Convenience and Privacy all in one!

Welcome to the beautiful ‘Black Bears and Rockin' Chairs’ Cabin! Your experience staying here will be like no other! Black Bears and Rockin' Chairs is an authentic log cabin with over 2700 square feet for you and your family or friends to enjoy.

Grand floor plan includes: 4 bedrooms sleeping 12 guests, 3 full bathrooms, main level living room and kitchen, hot tub, game area, media room, and more!

The space
Black Bears and Rockin' Chairs exhibits views of Mt. LeConte from all four bedrooms, as well as from the main living area.

On the main level you will find one bedroom with a queen sized bed! On the top level you will find one bedroom with one king sized bed and a second bedroom with two queen sized beds! On the bottom level you will find one bedroom with a full sized bed and also downstairs you will find single bunk beds!

You are sure to enjoy the privacy that our cabin has to offer! Nestled in the beautiful trees of East Tennessee, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the oversized wrap around porch that includes a large step-down hot tub and an outdoor fire pit. A porch is also accessible from the bottom level that connects to the main level porch.

The cabin has been furnished to meet our guests’ every need! All 3 levels of Black Bears and Rockin' Chairs provide plenty of space to accommodate guests and allow them to spread out and be comfortable. You will find two bedrooms and one bathroom on the top level, one bedroom and bathroom on the main level, and one bedroom and bathroom on the bottom level. All bedrooms are equipped with flat-screen televisions that use Roku for streaming platforms.

The main level features a fully-functioning kitchen equipped with a eating space at the kitchen bar as well as an additional eating area at the island adjacent to the kitchen. In addition to these eating areas, there is a dining table that seats 6 guests.

Also on the main level is the living room. The living room is perfect for relaxing by the indoor gas fireplace after a long day of exploring Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, or the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The living room exhibits 2 leather couches as well as a large leather chair.

When you go upstairs, you will find an awesome gaming area where you can enjoy the vintage stand-up gaming system! Our vintage gaming system is sure to have kids and adults alike competing and playing during your entire stay.

On the bottom level, you will find our wonderful media area! Settle in for a movie or watch your favorite sports team on the big-screen Smart TV. Snuggle up on our comfy sectional-style couch that seats 10-12 people with 4 large reclining sections.

The parking area at our cabin will accommodate 6 vehicles in total. 3 vehicles will be able to be parked at the top of the driveway while the other 3 will be able to be parked at the middle section of the driveway.

The convenience of our cabin is unmatched! It is just 2 miles from the bustling downtown Gatlinburg! There are also multiple entrances to the National Park minutes away from Black Bears and Rocking Chairs!

Cabin Amenities:
2700 square feet
View of Mt. LeConte
6 flat screen televisions
Washer/ Dryer
Microwave
Hot Tub
Parking for 6 vehicles
Central Heat and Air
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Towels and Linens
Gas Fireplace
Dishwasher
Vintage Arcade Game
Charcoal Grill
Wireless Internet

Your stay at our cabin is guaranteed to be a one of a kind rare mountain experience. You will be able to experience the charm of an authentic log cabin! Black Bears and Rockin' Chairs is the perfect place to connect with nature, family, and friends!!

Property manager

Toby Shedd

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Arcade/game room

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevators
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Ice skating 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Unit size: 2700 sq ft (251 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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 (up to 50 lbs per pet)

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

"Black Bears and Rockin' Chairs" Mt. Leconte Views Gatlinburg

About the neighborhood

Map
Gatlinburg, TN

What's nearby

  • Anakeesta - 6 min drive
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 7 min drive
  • SkyPark - 7 min drive
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 8 min drive
  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Southern Comfort - Westgate Resort - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Gatlinburg Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chesapeake's Seafood and Raw Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Three Jimmy's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is True Smoky Mountain Experience! Authentic log cabin! Private yet convenient! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at True Smoky Mountain Experience! Authentic log cabin! Private yet convenient! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at True Smoky Mountain Experience! Authentic log cabin! Private yet convenient! ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is True Smoky Mountain Experience! Authentic log cabin! Private yet convenient! located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Chapel at Honeymoon Hills and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum and Roaring Fork are also within 3 mi (5 km).

True Smoky Mountain Experience! Authentic log cabin! Private yet convenient! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Taylor W., Shepherdsville, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay!
This cabin was amazing and the host was excellent to work with when checking in. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay. The cabin is awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bears and turkeys
Very nice. Relaxing on the porch, a bear just rambled on by, and turkeys walked across the deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

dennis c.

Liked: Cleanliness
had fun
nice, deck and deck railing need work, hot tub peaked at 94 degrees. Had a great time, thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
The cabin was very clean. My family really enjoyed the porch and hot tub. It was very private but also close to the everything you want to do in Gatlinburg. I didnt have any issues getting up the drive way.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cabin
I really enjoyed my time there. The cabin was beautiful and perfect size for my family. The location was great, very close to the Gatlinburg strip and Piegon Forge. A grocery store was only a few minutes away. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Wishin4Fishin n.

Liked: Cleanliness
Smoky Mountain Getaway!
Enjoyed the stay at the cabin. The cabin is cozy and comfy, and well suited for a family to stay in and enjoy some time together. Kitchen was well stocked with all items needed to cook (including a cast iron griddle!) A few items of note to potential renters: 1) The driveway is NO JOKE. We have an AWD GMC Acadia and making the sharp turn on the steep incline I could hear the transmission grinding. 2WD vehicles will struggle getting up it and if your are driving a vehicle with a longer wheelbase like a crew cab 1500 or are towing anything it will be a struggle, at minimum, to get up the driveway. 2) If you bring a dog there's not a grassy area for them to go on. We ended up walking our dog all the way down to the bottom of the hill to do her business. For a younger dog this would probably be fine, but ours is 10 years old and she did struggle to make it back up the driveway. 3) At 2:41am on our last night there I was woken up to a BAT flying around the bedroom I was sleeping in. To say this was alarming would be an understatement. We decided to just pack up and leave on the spot since we were heading out in the morning anyway. Ultimately, if I were heading back to the Gatlinburg area again I would choose a different place to stay largely due to the driveway situation and the limited area for our dog to take care of her business. Also, the bat situation. However, if those things aren't a concern of yours then you'll enjoy your decision to stay here!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

ron N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Great experience, Cabin was as pictured and served our group of 6 adults and 1 child extremely well! Would do again! Host was very responsive to any questions or concerns!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Woodsy Cabin
We absolutely loved staying in this cabin. The aesthetic of the woodsy decor was so cute and fun. We wanted to stay in a mountain cabin and this place was perfect. Everyone slept well. Plenty of beds for our group. We made good use of the hot tub, charcoal grill, fire pit, arcade game, laundry facilities, dishwasher, TVs, and everything was easy to operate. There’s a Food City grocery store a couple miles away. The entrance to the National park is a short drive away. 100% we will book again next time we come to Gatlinburg!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANGELA C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not long enough get away
Very clean, very cozy! Great location! The price was fantastic for what we got! Will book again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Mitul P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Fun time
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway
There were nine family members in the cabin from age 70 to 7. We had plenty of space. The teenagers used the hot tub nightly. We used the fire pit to roast marshmallows. Put burgers on the grill one night. Cabin location is good. Not far from downtown Gatlinburg. Great view of the mountains with frost on the upper trees. Great family experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Danny c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay
Enjoyed our stay cabin was as advertised would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony F., Cope

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet get away
Plenty of room for everyone, quiet location but close to all the attractions
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cabin!!!
We had a wonderful experience renting this cabin!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Benita S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great service!
loved our stay! great home and very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt J.

Liked: Cleanliness
What you want in the Smokies!
It was just right for the 10 of us. In addition to the inside atmosphere, we all loved the fire pit, hot tub, and grill. We made breakfast each morning and dinner each night. A great hang out! Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

segundo p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
We stayed here this past weekend and it was amazing. We have our annual girls shopping trip every year (aunts, cousins,etc) and always book a cabin, and we all absolutely loved this one!! It was so clean, had an amazing layout, easy check in process and two bears !! The driveway was a little steep but nothing you can’t handle there was plenty of parking as well. I think we have finally found our annual cabin rental with this property which is what we have been searching for for years!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly Recommend
The house was spacious enough to accommodate our large family. Beds were very comfortable, and the rooms were clean. The hot tub was especially enjoyed by everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property
Really liked the location. Very spacious cabin!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra H., Louisville

Liked: Cleanliness
FALL BREAK / LONG WEEKEND.
This is probably one of the nicest cabins we have stayed in! Very roomy! The pictures are spot on. The driveway was tricky at first but we mastered it pretty quick - it is a wide turn and a steep incline but we had 1 truck with 4wd & 1 SUV with AWD - neither had any issues. The location was perfect for us! Will definitely rent again if available for future vacations!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimber W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing vacation
The cabin was beautiful! We had plenty of room for our group of 11. It was clean and the location was close to a grocery store and far enough out of the way of gatlinburg that it was quiet. We had to contact property manager who had a quick response. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bear themed rental
Actually saw a bear while we were visiting the area, but it was not very near the house. House is secluded but convenient to grocery store and to town. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kendra G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family retreat
My family and I had a wonderful visit. The cabin is beautiful and so spacious, the beds were all very comfy, the kitchen was well stocked, and the coffee bar was perfect. We did see two bear cubs who came down and started walking across the deck until they noticed us and scurried right back up the mountain. The driveway did take some getting used to but once we mastered the wide turn into the driveway it was very easy. Overall, it is a very lovely cabin far enough away to not hear all the noise of Gatlinburg but close enough to easily be in town in a few minutes. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022