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Charming Log Cabin Escape! 4 King beds, Min to Gatlinburg, Frequent bear visits!

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Outdoor spa tub
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪74 min drive‬

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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.

Charming Log Cabin Escape! 4 King beds, Min to Gatlinburg, Frequent bear visits!

Bear Sanctuary - Authentic Log Cabin in Chalet Village

Escape to Luxury in the Heart of the Smokies – 4 King Beds, Well-Stocked Kitchen & Cozy Cabin Charm!

Welcome to your dream mountain getaway! Nestled in the heart of Gatlinburg, this stunning log cabin offers the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern luxury. With four spacious king bedrooms, there’s plenty of room for family and friends to relax in absolute comfort.

Wake up to mountain mornings and sip your coffee on the comfortable deck while breathing in the fresh Smoky Mountain air. Spend your days exploring nearby attractions like Ober Gatlinburg, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and downtown Gatlinburg’s shops and restaurants—all just minutes away!

After a day of adventure, unwind in the hot tub, cozy up by the stone fireplace, or challenge your group to a fun game night in the game room. The fully stocked kitchen and open-concept living space make it easy to cook meals and create unforgettable memories together.

✨ Highlights of This Stunning Cabin:
✔ 4 Spacious King Bedrooms – Perfect for a comfortable night’s sleep
✔ Hot Tub on deck – Relax and unwind under the stars
✔ Game Room – Hours of entertainment for the whole family
✔ Cozy Fireplace – Enjoy a warm, inviting atmosphere
✔ Fully Equipped Kitchen – Cook delicious meals with ease
✔ Prime Location – Minutes from downtown Gatlinburg & top attractions

Whether you’re seeking a peaceful retreat or an action-packed adventure, this cabin is the ultimate home away from home. Book now and experience the magic of the Smokies!

If Bear Sanctuary isn't available for your dates, check out our other listing in Sevierville, VRBO 2771608, close to the Parkway and Pigeon Forge!
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at this cabin. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park. Enjoy features like an outdoor pool, a gym and a water park. The cabin offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine and 4 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park or swim in the outdoor pool
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park and 5 minutes from Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Charming Log Cabin Escape! 4 King beds, Min to Gatlinburg, Frequent bear visits! offers its guests a water park, an outdoor pool, and Access to hot tub. A fitness centre, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the family-friendly Charming Log Cabin Escape! 4 King beds, Min to Gatlinburg, Frequent bear visits!.

This Gatlinburg cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Stephan Schnaiter

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Pet must be approved by owner

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Pack-n-play crib available on premises

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Charming Log Cabin Escape! 4 King beds, Min to Gatlinburg, Frequent bear visits! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 142 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brenda P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a family to stay
Our first time booking with VRBO, & it was a great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stormy stay
The property was great, lots of space, nice to watch the storms in the rocking chairs and the stream out back was lovely. Host were very accommodating. The fire place wouldn’t work(even tried to light the pilot) but small thing compared to everything else.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to relax
Such a great house for a family
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cabin
We all enjoyed our stay very much. The cabin was super clean, everything we needed was there. The owners answered all of my questions and made sure we had any info we may have needed beforehand. Would definitely stay here again when we return to Gatlinburg!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Valentine Getaway
Great location! Cabin was clean. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Spot for a winter Family Vacation
They were very responsive to any questions that we asked. The cabin is exactly as listed in the description. Very clean. The location is convenient to downtown Gatlinburg. Parking was on flat ground and a large area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
Enjoyed our time and the overall environment of the place.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffani C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to the strip
We were very pleased. The cabin was just as described and we even got to see bears!! Closest we’ve ever stayed to the strip, it was very convenient. Stephan was very quick to respond and accommodating. We enjoyed ourselves and would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sisters get together
Have a great time Kevin was really nice. Saw bear which my brother-in-law had never seen up close. Enjoyed the Hatfields and McCoy show and the Dixie stampede show.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ladies trip
Everything was great! Close to town and we saw multiple bears and everything in the cabin was so nice and spacious!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise H., Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Great home! Accommodated us quite well. Visited multiple times a day by bears. A mama and two cubs, another mama and her 3 cubs, a few junior bears and one big brazen fella! Loved the location but wish I had a view of the mountains instead of the trees. Easy to get to downtown Gatlinburg, Dollywood and Caden Cove. I highly recommend this home!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bears
It was a wonderful stay. The property was clean and the bears were very friendly. Thank you for the peaceful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very spacious
The cabin is extremely spacious with everything being spread out on three levels. The living room/kitchen area was a great space for our group of eight. The kitchen is well supplied with everything we needed for the few meals we cooked there, and the large table accommodated us all. The drive up the mountain is not too bad in comparison to many Smoky Mountains cabins but we chose to be home before dark as
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bear Santuary
We enjoyed our 2 week stay at the Bear Santuary cabin and loved having the 4 king size beds. Stephen was wonderful returning any phone calls with our questions.. We had daily visits from the local bears and followed all the bear rules. 🐻 Look forward to coming again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location!
The Chalet Village location in proximity to the National park was absolutely perfect! We hiked several trails in the mountains almost everyday. The beautiful town of Gatlinburg was quiet, entertaining and also conveniently located to other areas of interest. The cabin was perfect for our family of 8, with plenty of space. We had several close encounters with black bears on the property during our stay, which was very cool to see, but you can tell that there must have been visitors to the area in the past that have not respected the locals warnings and advice on not feeding the bears. These guys are just looking for handouts, so please do not feed them for your safety and theirs. The cabin and unique setting were absolutely beautiful, so for future visitors, let’s help keep it that way for everyone’s comfort and enjoyment! Would absolutely stay here again, and so grateful for the wonderful memories we made:)
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
We truly enjoyed our stay in this cabin! This may be the best as far as cleanliness and space for our family. Absolutely wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything we expected and more
The property was exactly as advertised! It was the perfect amount of space for our family: four adults, teen/tween daughters and a small dog. The mattresses were the most comfortable thing ever! Everything was very clean and I felt very safe letting our dog roam and sniff (inside) while we were home without worrying she’d find something dangerous. There was even plenty of good places for her crate to fit out of the way. They obviously do a thorough job cleaning because even though it’s pet friendly it never seemed like our pup found any “suspicious” spots to sniff at or anything. If you bring a pup along there is not much of a “yard” for them to use for going potty but we made it work without any problems! There is an incredible view just a short walk down the road and the house itself is very peaceful and quiet. The kitchen had most of the utensils and things you’d need and some salt and pepper but you’ll want to bring along any extra spices you’d want for cooking and thingsv like ziplock baggies. The hot tub was so relaxing after a long hike and the family loved playing pool with each other. We loved having Roku tv and were able to watch anything we wanted in the evenings. I can’t say enough great things about this place … we hope to get to come back some day!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cabin in the mountains!
This home was such a treat. Really, the perfect getaway with my family. How often do you get a rental with 4 king sized bedrooms? It was plenty of space and the hot tub on the back deck overlooking the woods was a bonus! Host was really great with communication and the check in and check out process was easy. We liked how it felt like a true log cabin but with modern touches (nice tvs and keyless entry, etc). Thanks so much for the visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin / great host
Beautiful cabin, very comfortable, and easy access to Gatlinburg. Host was very helpful and friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very accommodating
All was exceptional just a couple hiccups.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary Trip
We brought our elderly parents for their 50th wedding anniversary. The cabin was perfect with flat parking and a master on the main. It was also very close to the Gatlinburg strip. The roads are very curvy and mountainous getting there, but the cabin was perfect for us! The owners were very responsive when we had an issue with the oven, but it was definitely not a dealbreaker. Lovely stay and great accommodations!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kanak C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay during Holidays
The overall process of booking the property, check in, and check out was smooth. The property is very close to Gatlinburg downtown. The owner was very approachable and was connected with us throughout the process to ensure we are prepared and have timely information.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family getaway.
Very nice cabin, with plenty of room to congregate or have your own space. Nice up to date appliances, and the hot tub and pool table were great. Easy access from the road, and a short drive to downtown Gatlinburg. Super easy check in and check out, and great communication with the owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
The cabin was a great place to stay! The accommodations were family friendly!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris M., Daphne,AL

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Thanksgiving
We had the best time! The cabin is incredible l would love to go back someday. I was really impressed by the workmanship and design of the cabin. All top notch finishes. We did have some bear sightings which made it fun!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023