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Escape to the Smokies & Sleep Above the Clouds

Ski condo with ski-in/ski-out access and a water park

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Perched in the High Chalet Condo Community, Cozy Bear at High Chalet offers a serene escape with breathtaking views of the Smoky Mountains. Relax on your balcony or unwind in one of two hot tubs, then snuggle up by the electric fireplace after a day exploring Ober Gatlinburg and downtown Gatlinburg.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4560 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

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

Escape to the Smokies & Sleep Above the Clouds

WHY STAY IN A HOTEL? COME MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME ABOVE THE CLOUDS!

Our adorable vacation home is located in the High Chalet Condo Community in Gatlinburg - the highest elevation in the Smokies area - and offers breathtaking views of the Smoky Mountains including Mt LeConte.

Sleep above the clouds and be surrounded by the spectacular Great Smoky Mountains. Only 3 minutes to Ober Gatlinburg (Amusement Park and Ski Area) and 12 mins to downtown Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge. Our cozy 1 bedroom 1 bath hideaway sleeps up to 4 and has everything you will need for a relaxing escape. With warm and comfortable furnishings, electric fireplace, full kitchen, and a beautiful balcony - you may just want to snuggle up & never leave the condo.

Our community features 2 hot tubs, sauna and a seasonal pool which is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. We also have on-site coin laundry & community game room.

Don't be surprised at all of the wildlife you will see in our community. Bear, deer, rabbits and wild turkey sightings are the norm here. Ample parking, gorgeous views and so much more will make you happy that you chose the Cozy Bear at High Chalet for your escape!



Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Fenced private pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Heated pool
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 560 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

It is very important than you read our rental agreement in full prior to booking to avoid any issues or miscommunication.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Gatlinburg, TN

What's nearby

  • Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 8 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters - 9 min drive - 4.4 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Smith & Son Corner Kitchen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Crockett's Breakfast Camp - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Escape to the Smokies & Sleep Above the Clouds have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Escape to the Smokies & Sleep Above the Clouds pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Escape to the Smokies & Sleep Above the Clouds?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to the Smokies & Sleep Above the Clouds?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Escape to the Smokies & Sleep Above the Clouds located?

Located in the mountains, this Chalet Village condo building offering ski-in/ski-out access is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Gatlinburg Space Needle and Gatlinburg SkyPark are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Escape to the Smokies & Sleep Above the Clouds Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

6.0

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 109 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hans M.

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

Greatest Stay in Gatlinburg

The condo is really nice and cozy. I love the the view in the mountain, nice pool and hot tubs. The owner is really awesomely understandable, and made us feel welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron W.

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

This place is wonderful. We were at the top of a mountain. The drive up is breathtaking.

We only stayed one night, but it was peaceful and restful. The experience was positive. I would recommend this place to everyone
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ramon N.

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

Cozy

Gigi is the owner and she was wonderful. This is a nice quiet relaxing cozy place worth the drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

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

Get away

Enjoyed our time in the mountains
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette L.

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

Cozy Stay

Wonderful Stay!! I wish we had more time here to enjoy the view around us there is just so much to do. We were able to see a bear on our stay so that was pretty exciting! 😁
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

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

Bears, beers and beautiful views

We had a wonderful time. Very clean welcoming home. Speculator views and even saw 3 bears! Great communications with location owners. Felt like part of the family Will book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barry h.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

55th wedding anniversary

2nd floor was a bit much, but overall we had a wonderful vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Wonderful experience

This property is exactly as described. It is at the top of the mountain and we enjoyed the winding roads to reach it. We saw six bear all in the vicinity of the condo. It is located near Pigeon Forge, the Smoky mountains park and close to North Carolina. There is so much to do in this area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph H.

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

Great getaway

Nice cozy condo in the mountains. The road up to the condo is interesting to say the least. But it’s to be excepted. The place was very clean. Only complaint was the bed is very soft due to a foam pad on the mattress.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dylan A., Waukesha, WI, USA

Beautiful Place

This was absolutely perfect! Amazing place in the mountains. Takes about 10-15 mins up the mountain on some curvy roads, but as long as you take it slow and you're cautious, its well worth it. Beautiful view, cozy little place, less than 15 mins from the park and the hot tub was nice to relax in after a long day of hiking. WiFi wasn't working at the time, but Gigi responded lighting fast. Would definitely recommend this for anyone wanting to go to the Smoky's!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gisela S., no smoking no pets we will take great care of your property thank you

Nicely maintained cozy place

This property is not for those afraid to drive in mountain roads, but if you are not afraid, I highly recommend it. Also there is no elevators, and it’s located on the 2nd floor. This is a condo but with a cabin feeling. It’s nicely but not overwhelmingly decorated with a bear theme. Kitchen is supplied with all the essentials. Plenty of towels. I did not used it but there is extra linen that I believe is for a sofa bed in the living room. I do not recommend for more than 4 people. Owner is quick to respond to messages. In summary, I loved it! We did not get any snow but this might be a problem getting there if there is lots of snow, otherwise it’s great.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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

Great stay

We were looking for a nice place to stay while skiing, and this location was e everything that we were looking for! A cozy place to crash, as well as nice amenities and very close to Ober. Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanette T.

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

Beautiful views!

We enjoyed the stay it was beautiful! Very clean and quiet. Only thing is the ride up to the condo was just a little intense , which is expected it is on top of a mountain. But overall we loved it. We had seen one bear and the snow is beautiful in the mountains. Loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Arnaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our experience was nice! The area was quite and the views amazing. Just make sure you rent a car. No Uber or Lyft will go up there. This rental is literally the top of the mountain.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

RONALD P.

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

Comfortable condo

Nice, but too brief of a visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Quiet, Serene Getaway

This condo was perfect for a quick refreshing getaway to the mountains. The condo patio faces the roadway however the property is walkable and there are magnificent views of the mountains from benches behind a couple of the buildings. Wonderful places for morning coffee. Around the property there are picnic tables and grills. The property was quiet and safe. Travel up the mountain was easy. Wiley Oakly is your best route as far as a connecting road. Upper and Lower Alpine is ok but of you're worried about mountain travel these can get tight. It was a perfect location to head to anywhwre in Gatlinburg with a snap of your fingers and got you going right up to Clingman's Dome and the trails so fast. I absolutely would return here again whenever I need another breather. The condo has laundry down the exterior hallway.. and everything you need. It was superclean and the furnishings were all super comfortable. This is a great place to getaway!Thank you so much! so c
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie J.

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

Cool place to stay

Love it
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

sara w.

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

Vacation

The condo was very nice and clean the only think I didn’t like was the drive up, the drop off the side of the roads with no guard rail but that’s not on the rental company
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

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

Overall a good experience.

We had a great time here. Didn't actually spend a lot of time here, just a landing place for nights. Condo is older but very well kept and clean. We didn't quite have the views out our windows as expected but wasn't a deal breaker for us. Some of the rooms here would have fantastic views. Overall a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James J.

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

Wonderful

Really enjoyed our stay. The condo and the views were great. Even got to see a bear. Looking forward to booking again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johnson

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
I love the condo and love the fact how quite it was and loved all the views and pool was amazing too . Great place to safe .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

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

Perfect for the weekend!

Perfect location. It was very clean and perfect amount of space for me and 2 kids
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kat E.

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

AMAZING

We randomly decided to go on a short vacation. My husband and I brought our girls ages 14 and 10. The property was perfect. The property manager, Gigi, made our time even better. Gave us helpful tips daily including ideas of what to do and cheapest options. The condo we had was a one bedroom. It had a futon in the livingroom the girls used. This futon was the nicest futon I've ever seen. They were very comfortable the whole stay. We will be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

van

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was quiet and peaceful with a great View but still within 5 minutes of downtown Gatlinburg
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

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

Great Location

Our stay was great! The unit is at tge top of a mountain with grwat views and wildlife.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023