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King Bear Downtown-Right off the Gatlinburg strip!

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Reviews
10

Exceptional

5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tubHot tub
  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Popular LocationGatlinburg Convention Center10 min walk
  • Popular LocationSkyPark13 min walk
  • Popular LocationRipley's Aquarium of the Smokies20 min walk
  • AirportGatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)27 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Master

1 King Bed

Room 1

1 King Bed

Room 2

1 King Bed

Room 3

2 Queen Beds

Room 4

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Public

Toilet

Room 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Room 2

Toilet · Shower only

Room 3

Toilet · Shower only

Room 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

King Bear Downtown-Right off the Gatlinburg strip!

An extremely rare find, right in the heart of Gatlinburg, this custom built lodge was designed by Hurbert Bebb. Architect Hurbert Bebb was a former student of the famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. Mr. Bebb is best known for his architectural design of Clingmans Dome where President Franklin D. Roosevelt held the dedication of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The lodge was custom built for a family of Gatlinburg's early entrepreneurs. The location of the lodge is due to the family-owned hotel (GateWay to the Smokies) located directly on the strip in Gatlinburg before entering into the National Park. Afterwards, the lodge became Gatlinburg's finest B&B and is now open for nightly rental.

The location is perfect for walking directly to the main strip (.03) or simply having your own access to the National Park within walking distance (.05). No need to worry about finding a parking space and no need to worry about traffic. It's unbelievable to have access to both of these locations within less than half a mile. This location is also conveniently accessible to Pigeon Forge via the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Although having the convenience of the location is important, the lodge itself offers numerous amenities. It is handicap accessible. The lodge is all on one level with large hallways and oversized bedrooms making it enjoyable for everyone. Another rare amenity, the lodge sits on a wide level piece of property and a privacy fence throughout its entirety. It offers plenty of flat, paved parking. No need to worry about the elements of the weather outdoors because it also includes an attached carport leading directly into the lodge.

One great amenity the lodge has to offer is the stunning mountain views while still located right in town! There are views of Anakeesta, the city lights of Gatlinburg and the lights of Ober. It has outside living with chaise lounges, dining, tv picnic tables and grill. The hot tub offers an electrical roof and privacy screening if desired. There is an outside fire pit with plenty of seating to be enjoyed at night with the beautiful city lights and moonlite mountains. If that's not enough, the lodge also has an outside shower with stunning mountain views!

The lodge has five large oversized bedrooms. One master is located at the front of the house. It has a king size bed, tv, sitting area, double closets, a large private bathroom with tub & shower and a granite double sink vanity. This master bedroom has direct mountain views while lying in the bed.

The master bedrooms (No.#1 & No.#2) are located directly behind the living space of the home. Master No#1 has a king size bed, an electric fireplace, a large private bathroom with a granite double sink vanity, with a shower and a tub. It has a private patio located on the side of the house. Master No#2 has a large wooded mural on the main wall, king size bed, small couch, private bathroom with a walk-in shower and double sliding doors to a patio with stunning mountain views. Both master bedrooms have their own heating and cooling system for personal room temperature setting.

The next two master bedrooms (No# 3 & No# 4) are located down the corridor. Master bedroom No# 3 has two queen beds, a sitting area, tv, private bathroom with a walk-in shower and double sliding doors to the patio with beautiful mountain views. The No# 4 masterbed is located at the end of the hallway. It has a mural on the main wall with a silhouette of trees, king size bed, tv, sitting area, private bathroom with walk-in shower and double sliding doors to the patio looking at the center of all the outside living area. Both master bedrooms have their own heating and cooling system for personal room temperature settings.

The King Bear Downtown Lodge offers free access to three clubhouses! They are all conveniently located within three miles radius from the lodge. Each clubhouse is uniquely different. All of the clubhouses have oversized swimming pools (some have two or three pools at one location), tennis courts, pickleball, basketball, workout facility, gameroom, and children's playground. All guests must have the club pass upon entering.

Weddings-
The King Bear Downtown Lodge has been a wedding destination for years. The stunning mountain views, easily accessible location and numerous amenities makes it a perfect wedding venue.

The wedding ceremony venue is located behind the lodge in the large outdoor space with beautiful mountains views. The reception venue is located at the south clubhouse just 3 miles away. The club house includes 12 round tables, 4 six-foot tables, 2 eight-foot tables and 45 chairs. Also included are black linens for all tables, 45 gold chargers, 45 gold napkin rings, 45 white dinner plates, 45 water goblets and 4 chafing dishes. All of this for a $3,000 fee.

A four night minimum stay is required, excluding the $3,000 fee. There are other cabins close by that can be rented separately for additional guests, if needed.

Property manager

King Bear Cabins
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Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please pay attention to your kids.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
There is a $1000 security deposit.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Butts in the trash not in the yard

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 14
Note from host: There is a $1000 security deposit.
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gatlinburg

Located in Gatlinburg, this holiday home is in the city centre and near theme parks. Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery and SkyPark are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Island at Pigeon Forge and Old Mill. Travelling with kids? Make time for Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, or head to an event or a match at The Ripken Experience - Pigeon Forge. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Gatlinburg, TN

What's nearby

  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 10 min walk
  • Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery - 12 min walk
  • SkyPark - 13 min walk
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 20 min walk
  • Anakeesta - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crawdaddy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Smith & Son Corner Kitchen - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does King Bear Downtown-Right off the Gatlinburg strip! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is King Bear Downtown-Right off the Gatlinburg strip! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at King Bear Downtown-Right off the Gatlinburg strip!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at King Bear Downtown-Right off the Gatlinburg strip!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is King Bear Downtown-Right off the Gatlinburg strip! located?

This family-friendly Gatlinburg holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of Traffic Light #10 and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Gatlinburg Convention Center and Gatlinburg Space Needle are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sena M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Return visit to King Bear Downtown
Once again we had a wonderful time staying at King Bear Downtown.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Fun
We really enjoyed this property. It is close to the strip. We loved the back yard and hot tub. We used the fire pit every night and played bag toss. It was great family time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it
This was the third time we stayed here for our annual vacation. Perfect set up for my family. Great location.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Gatlinburg Geaway
This property was perfect for a large family vacation! The house offered ample space for every guest. The amenities were bountiful and well planned. The home was absolutely beautiful!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connor N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun area.
Nice rooms, kitchen, location, hot tub. Good with the bear warning as a family did come through the yard. Vacuum was clogged but were able to fix.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, beautiful place to relax, go hiking and shopping is just down the road. Quite & Peaceful!
Enjoyed the time with family. Everyone had their on roomw/bathrooms. So much fun playing pool and enjoying the a fire indoors and outside too! Blessings to you for everything! Hoping to come back next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house great location.
We loved our stay and will definitely stay here again. Thanks!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10/10 would recommend
Location, owner, and property were all fantastic. Probably my favorite VRBO rental ever. Next time I'm in Gatlinburg with a group, I will rent this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

jonathan k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend
Great stay in the heart of Gatlinburg. Well equipped, nicely decorated , comfortable and cozy home. The wood burning fireplace is fantastic. A very clean well maintained property
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything advertised
This place is awesome! Host responded quickly when we had an issue with the heat. It turned out to be "operator error" by us! The bedrooms are very spacious. The fireplace was so nice. This place is everything advertised! Thanks to the host! We will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

lynn c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome property
The house was amazing and location was perfect. The hosts were great staying in contact to be sure we had all we needed and that we were enjoying our stay. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Ski Trip
Accommodations could not have been more perfect for our family of 10 adults and 2 children. The house was perfect for privacy when needed and family gatherings by the fireplace. The location was perfect for enjoying Ober Gailinburg Ski Resort and shopping/eating downtown. My family stated this was our best all-around trip thus far. King Bear can expect us again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patric S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional Vacation Rental
We vacationed with our friends for a total of 10 people including 5 adults and 5 kids.This house was more than enough for our group. The 4 bedrooms with each having a bathroom made this stay comfortable for everyone! Each room has a beautiful room and access to an outside area. The master is great as well. We were so happy to see that every room was well maintained and equipped with plenty of linens and paper products. The propane tank for the grill was out the very first night, after letting property owner know, he quickly brought a full tank without hesitation. He did this with fire wood as well. We had a bear encounter our first night, it was amazing and we hoped to see it again. The pool table and hot tub was fun for all. We cooked every meal and enjoyed all the kitchen cookware and appliances. I would definitely recommend this place as well as stay here again and again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas with Friends
The property was great. The location was exceptional. Perfect home for a group of friends or family.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Beverly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location!, Location!, Location!
Wonderful girl's trip to enjoy Gatlinburg and the great Smoky Mountains enhanced by this lovely property. GREAT location making Gatlinburg very walkable. Ample space for all and comfortable beds. Wish to see bears was granted as walked up the hill from downtown! Only reason for 4* rating is lack of expected amenities in the bathrooms - Kleenex, shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, hair dryers (in all bathrooms), etc. Would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Experience
This chalet had everything to offer and more. It is in a great location and offers everything you need. I would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!
Our 2nd time staying here. We had 4 couples and there’s plenty of room for everyone. Everything is on one level, which is very convenient for my handicapped father. Perfect location, and we always love the bear visits!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nikki J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property
We had 4 generations staying in this home and it was perfect for my father-in-law that has a walker. It was also perfect because it has a master bedroom on one side of the house which was used for our niece and her family, which included a 3 month old. The rest of the family stayed on the other side of the house allowing some quiet for the baby. Overall, this was one of the best properties we have stayed at and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

rodney w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A family gathering
We had our annual gathering of the tribe this year in Gatlinburg for a day at Dollywood. The home was perfect as our group includes a 95 year old and a disabled member. We had a great time and enjoyed visits by 3 bear cubs one day and one on another, so follow instructions about outdoor spaces and the trash because they definitely know where the hot spots are.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
We stayed here for my son's 21st birthday with family and friends and had an amazing time. The home was perfect with the 5 bedrooms and lots of bathrooms. Loved the layout of the house. There are bears. Have we got funny/hilarious stories, yes!! So relaxing to just sit outside and enjoy nature. We will definitely be back and are planning for next September. The house has too many amenities to mention. Our stay was perfect. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Marian H.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Great house for my husband confined to a wheelchair with ALS. Great party house for our group of ten close friends. Loved it! Not to mention Yogi and his family!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary L., WEATHERFORD

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, nice property
Positive experience, would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house
This home was perfect for our family with plenty of room. The house location was so close to town it made it easy to get in and out. We noticed there was not very many pictures of the kitchen. Needless to say it was perfect! we played bingo every night in the kitchen!!! highly recommend this house. oh, do not feed the bears.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grace A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
We had a wonderful time staying here. The location is perfect-just a short walk down the hill to downtown Gatlinburg so the teenagers could come and go as they pleased. The house was also accessible to my daughter who is in a wheelchair. We have stayed here 2 years and plan to come back next year. We love it!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic All around Property
The location, grounds, privacy, and amenities made this place perfect for what we were intown for. Highly recommend when planning a trip to Gatlinburg. I manage properties in Highlands/Cashiers NC.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by King Bear Cabins

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The great state of Tennessee is our home . We absolutely love our state and truly love the Great Smoky Mountains. We enjoy hiking and the love the great outdoors. The reason why we like to host is because we love to travel ourselves. It is important to have the best experience possible when traveling. We believe in detail, making sure to offer everything necessary to accommodate everyone's needs. We have encasements on all of our mattresses, pillowcases and wash our quilts regularly. Everyone should rest well knowing that we have went to extreme measures for their safety and their enjoyment when staying with us. If someone is fortunate enough to make the trip to the Great Smoky Mountains, we want to make it the best experience possible for them. It is a place to make memories that will last you a life time!

Why they chose this property

There is no prettier place in the world than the Great Smoky Mountains! It is truly one of a kind. The beauty is captivating. It brings comfort and peace to this fast pace world we live in. The Great Smoky Mountains is some Gods greatest work. Be still and know I am God. The sound of the streams are soothing the mountains are larger than life with the moving smoke constantly changing! It is a must see in life. It is a magical place unlike any other in the world.

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