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Cabin w/ Hot Tub, resort gameroom, two pools - 1/2 mile to Pigeon Forge Parkway

Lakefront vacation home with a water park and a fitness center

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Nestled on a peaceful bluff overlooking Pigeon Forge, Big Bear Lodge and Resort's cabin, Bears Retreat, offers a serene Smoky Mountain getaway. This 1,500 square foot duplex cabin features three levels with decorating touches throughout including classic fine art prints and cozy throws. Unwind near the huge stone fireplace or in the four person hot tub set in a large screened-in porch.

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

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2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101600 sq ft

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  • Dryer
  • Washer

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About this property

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

Cabin w/ Hot Tub, resort gameroom, two pools - 1/2 mile to Pigeon Forge Parkway

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms + Loft, 2.5+ Baths, remodeled kitchen (Sleeps up to six)

Pets welcome with paid pet fee.

Big Bear Lodge and Resort is minutes from the Parkway and built on a quiet peaceful bluff overlooking Pigeon Forge. Our 1,500 square foot duplex cabin is a great Smoky Mountain getaway not far from a variety of attractions including: the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Dollywood Theme Park, the Titanic exhibit and the Carl Ripkin Experince . Also choose activities from white water rafting to a Zipline adventure. Step out nearby to a large selection of restaurants, outlet shopping malls including “5 Oaks”; a huge mall with 100’s of stores only minutes from the cabin. We are also just a half mile from the Wear Farm City Park. At the park is baseball/softball fields, playground and walkway. Many softball tournaments are schedule for the park. You can walk from the cabin to the park if you desire. We are also minutes from the Island in Pigeon Forges. One of the newest attractions with great restaurants and activities for all ages.

In January 2018 , we completed major improvements to Bears’ Retreat. This included: new leather sleeper sofa and side chair in the living room and as well as a leather love seat in the loft. In addition the kitchen was updated with granite counter tops and a new sink, faucet and disposal. New bedding was added to both beds and sleeper sofas and an elegant duvet was added in the master bedroom. We also switched cleaning companies and now work with one person who only cleans a few highly rated cabins in Pigeon Forge.

In January of 2020, we continued to make major improvement to the cabin. This included: New deck and deck furniture off the master bedroom; new patio furniture and grill on the lower level patio; new stainless steel kitchen appliances and new roof.

Inside the cabin, you’ll find three levels that are more like home than anyplace you’ve ever stayed: the main level, the second floor and the lower level walkout apartment or Studio Suite. On each level, we’ve added decorating touches throughout that you rarely find in any other vacation property. As an example, we’ve included classic fine art prints and local artist renditions of this beautiful location. We’ve also added lots of pillows, stuffed bears, and cozy throws. This cabin also features hardwood floors and leather furniture. Parking is available on both the main and lower levels of the cabin.

On the main level, relax near the huge stone fireplace with its nearby new 50 inch flat screen TV housed in an armoire. For larger groups, the leather couch folds out into a queen size bed. In the full kitchen, you’ll find everything you need to prepare a delicious home cooked meal, or you may opt to grill something on the large lower-level Studio Suite deck. Either way, you’ll be able to recharge your energies and enjoy being in the uniquely beautiful area of East Tennessee.

Just off the kitchen, you can enjoy a four person hot tub set in a large screened in porch. Enjoy the night air wafting through the screens while relaxing in the hot soothing water. A large half bathroom, along with a full size washer and dryer, is also located on this level.

On the second level, at the top of the stairs you will find a loft sitting area just outside the private master bedroom suite. This vaulted space overlooks the main floor and includes a love seat. You’ll also find a large computer desk, books, reference materials, excellent lighting and a CD player.

Pass through the loft and you’ll be amazed at the size of the master bedroom suite with full bathroom and balcony. Each day you can view the beautiful Smoky Mountains from this suite. This newly rebuilt balcony is perfect location for your morning coffee. The king size bed has multiple pillows, a coverlet and many throws should you need them. Relax with your own media choices by taking advantage of your own TV/DVD in this suite. Large chests of drawers are available for all your belongings.

The lower level Studio Suite is a separate apartment that is ideal when a larger group of travelers chooses Bears Retreat. This living space is perfect for another couple or children and comes equipped with a kitchenette that includes a microwave, coffee maker, sink and mini refrigerator. A recently added Foosball table means fun for all! This level is accessed by a convenient stairway to the main living area and, if desired, a private outdoor entrance. This Studio Suite also opens to a large deck with new gas grill and patio seating for four. You and your family or friends will love the extra space and tasteful décor of this Studio Suite that includes pictures and paintings of Smoky Mountain areas such as Cades Cove.

In this second living area, you’ll find another large stone gas fireplace. You can relax with a flat screen TV above the mantel. The burgundy leather couch opens into a queen size bed. Amenities include a full-size bathroom with shower and a soaking tub! The private bedroom in this suite includes a TV and CD player.

Our cabin, Bear’s Retreat, is part of Big Bear Lodge and Resort. The Following amenities are available at Big Bear Lodge and Resort:

* Onsite community OUTDOOR swimming pool and hot tub (in addition to the hot tub at the cabin itself)

* Onsite community INDOOR swimming pool and hot tub

* On-site community game room

* On-site community fitness room

* On-site community meeting facility

Welcome! We feel fortunate to have you as our guests. Whatever your vacation plans while visiting the Smoky Mountain area, you’ll develop great memories at Big Bear lodge and Resort and our unique Bear’s Retreat.

You’ll never want to leave; our guests often return year after year!

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

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
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 8
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the neighborhood

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Pigeon Forge, TN

What's nearby

  • Christmas Place - 1 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Island at Pigeon Forge - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Great Smoky Mountain Wheel - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Titanic Museum - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paula Deen's Family Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Timberwood Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mel's Classic Diner - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Cabin w/ Hot Tub, resort gameroom, two pools - 1/2 mile to Pigeon Forge Parkway have a pool?

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

Is Cabin w/ Hot Tub, resort gameroom, two pools - 1/2 mile to Pigeon Forge Parkway pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Cabin w/ Hot Tub, resort gameroom, two pools - 1/2 mile to Pigeon Forge Parkway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cabin w/ Hot Tub, resort gameroom, two pools - 1/2 mile to Pigeon Forge Parkway?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cabin w/ Hot Tub, resort gameroom, two pools - 1/2 mile to Pigeon Forge Parkway located?

This family-friendly Pigeon Forge vacation home is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Pigeon Forge Community Center, Lumberjack Feud, and The Track. Titanic Museum and Island at Pigeon Forge are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Cabin w/ Hot Tub, resort gameroom, two pools - 1/2 mile to Pigeon Forge Parkway Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 188 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Family vacation

Absolutely LOVED IT
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila S.

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

Review

Great getaway - property location is great.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela Y.

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

Great location

The cabin was perfect for us and definitely would be great for additional guests. The host provides everything you will need for a vacation in the Smokies.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

Vacation

It was pleasant, and very well managed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maranda C.

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

Great place

Everything was wonderful. Only thing was hot tub issues that made us unable to use it the majority of the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle G.

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

Beautiful Cabin

Very nice cabin and great location. Lots of fun activities down the road and all expectations with cabin and attractions fulfilled! Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Destiney T.

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

Awesome

It was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

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

Great Property!

Awesome location and great property!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

April H.

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

Birthday bash for my son

Great place to stay. This was my second year to stay in this place and both times were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse W.

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

Amazing!!

Just got home from a wonderful stay at the bears retreat will definitely be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyson R.

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

Great cabin!

Will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Love the cozy feel

It was such a great stay at the cabin! I love the home feel it gave us and we truly enjoyed coming back from our day to the cabin. It had everything we needed in the kitchen and the host was fantastic. We definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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

Great location and very nice home .

Would definitely book again . Great communication from property owner . Thank you for having us .
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam K.

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

Fall vacation

Our stay was great ! Everything we needed was there ! So close to things we like to do . Great cabin feel !
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Richard W.

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

Review

Good
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

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

Great cabin

We rented this cabin for our Christmas vacation and it was exactly as the pictures depicted. Easy to get to and close to all that Pigeon Gorge has to offer. Ashleigh was a fast communicator with any questions we had and the hot tub was a great way to end our days. We will definitely book again the next time we’re in Tennessee!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Derika A.

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

Perfect getaway

This was the perfect spot for a romantic getaway. My husband and I were celebrating our anniversary and we didn’t want to leave. This place was close to everything we could need and was clean and spacious. We had a minor hiccup with the hot tub and garbage disposal but our host responded veryyyy quickly and got it all sorted out. Everything was perfect and I can’t wait til we come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sandy S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

It was the perfect location and plenty of room for my family of 5. Everything was good except the floors in 2 of the bathrooms were not cleaned. Maybe just missed by cleaning service.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We liked the location of the property. The condo itself was adorable but there were a few little things that we noticed. The wood floor was extremely sticky. The saddle between the kitchen and den needs to be fixed. The carpets definitely need to be professionally cleaned. There are many stains. The place needs to be freshened up with paint, marks everywhere. The light switches were dirty. The toilet paper holder in the master bath fell off several times and wet could not get it back on. The water pressure throughout need to be addressed. The master bed was ok. The 3 inch topper was good but the sheets would not stay on the bed because of it. There wasn't any extra pillow cases and some of the blankets or throws had holes in them and they smelled. There is only 2 beds and 3 pullout couches so not sure how this would fit 10 people. Saying all of this, we would definitely stay again if these issues were addressed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Homey and Close to Everything

Owners very responsive and helpful. I did contact them once we were there bc some things were not cleaned, which would be more of the cleaning crew then the owners. Adorable cabin, close to everything. Bring extra towels and a blow dryer, I assumed one would be available but their wasn’t one. We would definitely go back, just a few things that are easily fixed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mariah S.

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

Tons of Space and Prime Location

The cabin was slightly different than pictures but honestly better! More space which allowed us to roam freely. Great amenities inside the cabin and on the property. It’s also close to everything! 2 minutes from Kroger, 15 from the liquor store and 10 or soo from all of the tourist traps lol. The hot tub didn’t stay hot the entire trip, but we didn’t call it in soo that is on us. If you plan to bring a decent amount of people or plan to swim and got tub I would bring detergent or extra towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph N.

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

Beautiful!

We loved our stay here! It was very clean, beautiful, and very cozy. The hot tub was perfect and very relaxing on the cold nights. There is plenty of space and we brought our two dogs who loved lounging around on the main floor. The upstairs bedroom was warm and cozy and comfortable. In the basement/downstairs level, there is a large jet tub which was perfect for a hot bath; however, the jet buttons need work but still worked. The cabin had everything we would need for cooking. The cabin was less than half a mile from the main strip of Pigeon Forge but high up for beautiful views of the mountains. We will definitely come back to this beautiful cabin and highly recommend it to everyone!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Michelle R.

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

Spacious cabin, great location.

We stayed for 4 nights in early Aug. We had 4 adults. Plenty of room for us to have our own space & would have comfortably slept a couple more if needed. Loved the half bath on main level. Had everything we needed. Really appreciated the key code entry & grab bars in upstairs shower. Also gave us enough trash bags, TP, & dishwashing supplies for our stay. Owners were fast to respond to any questions we had & checkout was the easiest of any place we've stayed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luka B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice. Clean. Attentive to our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Be sure to bring extra blankets
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025