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Retreat with Swim Spa & Sauna, Mt. Views, Downtown

Family-friendly cabin with a water park and a fitness center

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Welcome to HooBear Lodge in Gatlinburg, TN, nestled amidst the Great Smoky Mountains' beauty. This 7-bedroom cabin offers a retreat surrounded by nature's splendor with TVs in every room and a unique 14 ft Swim Spa for ultimate relaxation.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

7 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 203400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Pool

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About this property

Entire place

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

Retreat with Swim Spa & Sauna, Mt. Views, Downtown

Welcome to HooBear Lodge, your ultimate Smoky Mountains escape in Gatlinburg, TN! Our lodge borders the magnificent Great Smoky Mountains National Park on three sides, offering an unparalleled blend of natural beauty and convenient access to downtown.

This spacious 7-bedroom cabin comfortably accommodates groups of up to 20 guests.

**Sleeping Arrangements:**
* 5 King ensuite bedrooms, each with a private bath and smart TV
* 2 Bunk rooms, each with one queen bed and one bunk bed
* 1 Queen pull-out sofa in the living area
* 1 Full-sized futon-style bean bag

**Indoor Amenities:**
* Cozy living area with a large-screen TV
* Two gas fireplaces for a warm ambiance
* Fully stocked kitchen and large dining space for group meals
* Lower-level game room featuring a pool table, arcade games, a gaming table, and an exercise bike
* High-speed Wi-Fi
* Laundry room with washer and dryer

**Outdoor Living:**
* Expansive deck with panoramic mountain views
* Private 14-foot swim spa (a luxurious hot tub and scenic pool in one)
* Brand-new barrel sauna
* Fire pit for evening gatherings
* BBQ grill for outdoor cooking

We also decorate for the Fall and Christmas to make your seasonal stay extra special!

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

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
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,400 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: 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No Smoking
No Loud Noise after 10 PM - no amplified music
All Pets must be approved or added to reservation

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Note from host: We would like to approve pets, also we would like

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Hoobear Lodge 5 King Beds 14' Swimspa Walk to DTN Bunk/gmrm
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About the neighborhood

Map
Gatlinburg, TN

What's nearby

  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Gatlinburg Space Needle - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Smith & Son Corner Kitchen - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Crockett's Breakfast Camp - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does WalkDTN/MountainView/SwimSpa/FirePit/5Kings/Sauna have a pool?

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

Is WalkDTN/MountainView/SwimSpa/FirePit/5Kings/Sauna pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at WalkDTN/MountainView/SwimSpa/FirePit/5Kings/Sauna?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WalkDTN/MountainView/SwimSpa/FirePit/5Kings/Sauna?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is WalkDTN/MountainView/SwimSpa/FirePit/5Kings/Sauna located?

This family-friendly Gatlinburg cabin is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Traffic Light #10, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and Gatlinburg Convention Center. Gatlinburg Space Needle and Gatlinburg SkyPark are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Retreat with Swim Spa & Sauna, Mt. Views, Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brennan W.

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

10/10

Great place to relax with family and friends and close to downtown for all the experience in gatlinburg.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffiny W.

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

Fantastic Cabin

Loved the location and cabin is beautifully decorated and has great hang out spots for teenagers and adults.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

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

Spring Break 2025

This trip was put together at the last minute. The cabin was pretty much as described. Lots of room for everyone to spread out. Had a little trouble figuring out how to get the cable to work on the tv's. Owner was always quick to respond when contacted. We did have a bear and a cub visit us one night when we were in the hot tub. My only negative is the road getting up tp the cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ezekiel B.

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

Great location

Great location. Very Clean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

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

Great house for family gathering

Our family of 9 adults and 5 children had a great time at this house. The location is convenient and the house had everything we needed. Everyone had their own space and large area to gather together. The only thing to consider is how comfortable you feel around bears. There were 4 bears and a mother with 4 cubs that visited the property every day and night. Don’t leave any food in your car and look out the door before going outside. Our family enjoyed the adventure most days. I would not hesitate staying here again.
View from the driveway
Mama with 4 cubs
We named this one Big Boy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley J.

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

Great location

Great location to downtown Gatlinburg. Fantastic for large families
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

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

Christmas Getaway

Lovey home, easy access into home. Just a little far to walk to town though. Downhill would be ok but coming back would be too hard on older people.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

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

Hoo Bear Lodge June 2024

Outstanding property with Great view and great location to downtown Gatlinburg and Smokey Mountain National Patk!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn Y.

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

Gatlinburg Vacation at Hoobear Lodge

The house was excellent, plenty of beds and bathrooms. The view of the mountains and the town were amazing, and the town was only a short drive away. The visiting bears were exciting.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

LeeAnn M.

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

Birthday Celebration

This home was perfect for our group. Plenty of area to congregate while also having space to spread out. The host was communicative and welcoming. We will definitely look to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blaine O.

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

Best Getaway with Friends!

Couldn’t have been more impressed with everything from checking in, communication and response from Evangeline, and checking out. We had everything we needed and more! If you’ve got a big group, this cabin is 10/10!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

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

As advertised...

Great stay! Friendly and helpful host, excellent cabin, great location, and everyone in our group enjoyed it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynn J.

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

Fantastic cabin stay

We had an amazing stay at this cabin with our group of 18! The spacious master suites provided the adults with plenty of comfort, and the thrill of spotting bears nearby added an unforgettable touch to our trip. However, we decided not to use the fire pit to roast marshmallows for this reason! The cabin's convenient proximity to town made it easy to explore local attractions. The owner was also very responsive. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

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

Long Weekend with Friends

All around great experience! We had a group of 19 adults and there was plenty of space for all of us. The cabin is beautiful both inside and out. The views of the mountains are also incredible. Swim spa was a hit with the group and a major plus for this property! Can’t beat the location also. You will be close enough to everything in downtown Gatlinburg, but still feel the seclusion of a mountain cabin as other cabins are a good distance apart. Hosts are kind, responsive, and do a wonderful job making this property feel like a home for your stay! 10/10 would stay here again and I recommend this property for any large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

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

Family get together

Amazing place everything you would possibly need for your stay great hot tub and nice firepit to sit and chat kids loved all the games and all had their own room and bathroom and to top it off we saw a bear right out the door it is very special place and would sure come back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric O.

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

Best trip ever

Greatest experience of my life
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Belinda N.

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

2024 Family long weekend getaway!

There were 17 of us total, five were children! The house was even more beautiful in person! It was plenty big for my family and met our needs. I will definitely be going back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brianna P.

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

Perfect for our group!

We had 18 people stay here together for our daughters cheer competition. It was the perfect set up and location to the convention center and down! Great time was had by all! We even had a visit from a bear!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn T.

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

Torbet family vacation 2022

We had a great time at Hoo Bear Lodge. We had 4 Bear sightings during our stay, which we all really enjoyed. The lodge was comfortable for all of us. The kids had the lower level to play and sleep in, which gave the adults the main floor for relaxing and enjoying each other’s company.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maribeth J., manchester, Tennessee

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

Family vacation

We needed a cabin close to gatlinburg strip and Mt Leconte. This home was the perfect location! Very spacious and well suited for a large gathering. All the bedrooms are private and have their own bathrooms which was really nice. The property is beautiful and upscale decor and amenities. We had a wonderful time and look forward to going back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Octavio P.

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

best cabin in Gatlinburg. Incredible, excellent and unbeatable experience

Without a doubt the best cabin in Gatlinburg. Super easy access to downtown with countless attractions, restaurants and the host Eva, the treatment was excellent. Super easy communication and attentive to our needs. We will be back soon, thank you for making our vacation a dream. Thank you Eva.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue J.

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

Family time

Wonderful vacation home. Bears were a little worrying, we had a few in the backyard several times. Driveway was a bit crowded for five vehicles and Savage Road would be improved if a few mirrors would added to help with the very tight turns.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cathy J.

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

Family Vacation

We were excited to see the property was exactly as pictured. We were a little surprised as to the drive up…sharp curves straight up the mountain. The view was wonderful and the bear sightings were nice. The host was very responsive even late at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charlene T.

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

Great Location

The location to the main strip was great. Once down the hill just steps from Ober to your right and the Smokey Mt park a short drive to your left. The walk down to the strip wasn’t as difficult as going up. We walked down but when we returned we had some who easily could walk up the steep hill get the car and drive us up. The house did Not feel cramped with our family of 16 - only 5 were under 14. The host was responsive to anything that came up. We would stay there again. The kids had a great time in their space on the lower floor.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

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

Great place to stay!

There were 17 of us and we all thoroughly enjoyed Hoobear Lodge during our family vacation! Cabin was beautiful and clean. Host was quick to respond to any questions we had and took great care of us during our stay. There were lots of reviews about how steep the road is to the cabin, but it really wasn't bad. Just take it slow and it's fine! Lots of bear sightings which the kids, old and young, loved!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023