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Life's a Bear - Mountain views, fire pit, and hot tub!

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Exterior
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 471.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Anakeesta
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Half Bath

Toilet

Primary Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Life's a Bear - Mountain views, fire pit, and hot tub!

Life's a Bear is a 768 sq. ft. two-bedroom log cabin ideal for a short or long vacation away from the bustle of normal life. This cabin delights with its natural pine tongue-and-groove walls, exposed beams, and metal roof. The living area has a gas stone fireplace and large windows for an unsurpassed view of the expansive Smoky Mountains. Here, you can relax and watch the 50 in Samsung smart TV. The living room extends into the dining area and full kitchen. The washer/dryer unit is housed in an adjacent closet. Both bedrooms sleep two with ease and comfort. The master bedroom has a king bed and an open clothes closet. The second bedroom has two single beds elevated for storage space below. For added privacy, each bedroom has its own vanity (with toilet) room. Each has an entrance to the bathing room where the five-foot shower and the jetted tub are located.

The porch extends the width of the cabin and continues along the far side to accommodate the hot tub. Of course, a table is available for dining, and the firepit – adjacent to the outdoor grill – will take your cares away while you gaze at nature's bounty, listening to local wildlife and spotting fireflies.

Enjoy nature and all its beauty here at Life's a Bear. Among the highlights are watching the early morning mist rise, the sunlight move across the mountainside, and the rosy glow of twilight darken into myriad evening shades. The quiet is relaxing as only the sounds of various birds in flight are heard. At night, the glow of lights from nearby Pigeon Forge along with the twinkling of cabin lights along the mountainside are evident. Come see it for yourself at Life's a Bear. If wishing to vacation with others, nearby cabins by the same owner are Always, Ever After, and Journey's End.

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Below is a list of the nearby attractions we personally enjoy and recommend while at the home, and how far it is to them.

Anakeesta: 3.9 miles
Gatlinburg Space Needle: 4.4 miles
Gatlinburg SkyLift: 4.4 miles
Smoky Mountain National Park Entrance: 7.1 miles
The Island: 7.3 miles
Ober: 7.8 miles
Dollywood/Splash Country: 7.8 miles
Tanger Outlet: 9.7 miles

The minimum age to rent this cozy cabin is 21.

This Gatlinburg vacation home provides 2 towels + 1 washcloth per guest the property sleeps.

AWD/4WD is recommended to reach this classic Appalachian cabin in the Smokies.

Please note this property is not pet friendly — including service animals. Check out our pet-friendly cabins if you're planning to bring fur babies to the Smokies!

Property manager

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Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Gatlinburg

Located in Gatlinburg, this cabin is near theme parks and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and The Ripken Experience - Pigeon Forge, while Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction and Titanic Museum are cultural highlights. Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies are not to be missed. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours and health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like horse riding nearby.
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Gatlinburg, TN

What's nearby

  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Anakeesta - 11 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 11 min drive - 6.2 km
  • SkyPark - 11 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 12 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cliff Top Grill & Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tennessee Cider Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ole Red - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Life's a Bear - Mountain views, fire pit, and hot tub! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Life's a Bear - Mountain views, fire pit, and hot tub!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Life's a Bear - Mountain views, fire pit, and hot tub!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Life's a Bear - Mountain views, fire pit, and hot tub! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Ripley's Davy Crockett Mini Golf. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Great Smoky Mountains National Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 58 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brad D.

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

Awesome stay!

This cabin was as described and probably better. It is like new, perfectly clean and ready. We will definitely be back. The trek up yhe mountain was fantastic. While on the porch in the early evening, we actually had a bobcat sneak out of the brush by the firepit. Don't comolain about the druve up the hill...it's pretty cool!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cabin was very clean and convenient to get to Gatlinburg and surrounding areas.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly Ann D.

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

Couple Cozy Cabin

Wonderful little cabin for couple get away! 10/10 all around! No complaints or issues
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily F.

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

Family Spring Break

Cabin was just as advertised- the perfect getaway for a long weekend for our family split between the Smoky mountain park and Dollywood- best of both worlds.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory B.

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

Great stay

Everything about this cabin was great. The only issue I had was the amount of construction going on in the surrounding lots. It was hard to enjoy a nice evening by the fire pit while a construction crew was 40ft away from me making a lot of racket. but other than that, the cabin was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marta C.

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

Life’s a Bear Cabin

Clean and quiet. Far enough away to be peaceful but close enough to have ready access to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margarita E.

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

Life’s a Bear Cabin

Great cabin. Beautiful view, very clean, and cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy S.

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

Beautiful view!

We enjoyed the cabin stay and the views while visiting the Smoky Mountains.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley S.

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

Breathtaking Views

Amazingly quiet and off the beaten path. Very private, with unforgettable views. My ony suggestion is to definitely have a 4wd vehicle as you must be part billy goat to make it up the road to the property. A fwd or rwd vehicle would not make it especially in inclement weather. Road is paved but extremely steep. Also, it might be nice to have instructions on how to remove hot tub cover. Cant wait to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eshwar A.

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

Peaceful Getaway

Our stay here was relaxing and comfortable. The amenities and cleanliness of the cabin were excellent. Lastly, the property managers were easily accessible and provided clear correspondence before, during, and after our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent N.

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

Mountain Top Experience

Beautiful cabin that looked and smelled new! Nice amenities and great communication with property manager with any questions we had. Exceptionally clean and we had a great weekend and would highly recommend this cabin. Great location, 10 minutes from Pigeon Forge and 10 minutes from Gatlinburg. Wish we could have stayed longer
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raghavender T.

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

Awesome stay

Like listed . Clean and good. I would recommend this stay to my friends . I did see a bear near by , which is expected. Overall great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne P.

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

Mountains

Great views
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

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

Life's a Bear

It was beautiful and spacious. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clinton T.

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

Relaxing mountain view

The cabin we stayed in was super cute and perfect for 2 people. There are 2 extra beds but the whole house would be super cramped with more than 4 individuals. We loved the all wooden interior. The deck is as long as the house with plenty of space to sit and relax at the table and chairs or enjoy the hot tub at night. The charcoal grill is perfect for spending the evening in and making dinner. Overall, I would recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eraena G.

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

Great place

Good location between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. The place was immaculate! Looks brand new. Well decorated, everything worked perfectly. Would suggest some non slip material for the shower though. It caught me by surprise.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Really satisfied

This was our second stay and again it did not disappoint. The owners were very helpful!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonia M.

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

Lifes a Bear cabin

This cabin was perfect! Loved everything about except the drive up. 🤣 couldn’t have asked for more & hope to rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin C.

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

Great Cabin

The cabin was great and the views were amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

Beautiful Mountain Cabin with Spectacular View

My husband, granddaughter and I stayed for several days in March. The weather was so cold that we stayed more time at the cabin than we expected. My husband and granddaughter saw flurries and ice laces grass for the first time. It was fun to use the fire pit outside to roast some marshmallows. The fireplace inside was welcoming too! The beds were very comfortable and there was more than enough room for us there. The communication with the management group was so much better than I expected. They kept in touch with us to make sure we had everything we needed. We really loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill F.

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

Spectacular Views

What an absolutely gorgeous property! If your looking for a cabin in the Smoky Mountains this is a must!!! Flawless check-in. No problems, very clean, nice cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

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

Great stay

I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

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