Life’s a Bear

Area: Gatlinburg, TN

Rating: 5.0

2 Bedrooms
1.5 Bathrooms
Sleeps 4
(Max Occupancy)
Sq. Ft. 792
2 Parking

Description

Conveniently located just off The Spur — between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge — 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. Lovingly rebuilt after the 2016 Gatlinburg wildfires, 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-inch Samsung smart TV. The living room extends into the dining area and full kitchen. The stacked washer/dryer unit is housed in an adjacent closet.

Both bedrooms sleep two with ease and offer a ceiling fan for added 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 The Homestead and The Shed, Always, Ever After Gatlinburg, Journey’s End, and Sheriff’s Cabin.

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:

  • 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

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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 vacation rental is not pet friendly — including service animals. If you’re planning to bring fur babies, just filter for “Pet Friendly” when browsing our Smoky Mountain cabins!

Amenities

  • AWD/4WD Recommended
  • Budget Friendly
  • Dryer
  • Firepit
  • Fireplace
  • Grill
  • Hot Tub
  • Indoor Jetted Tub
  • Semi-Private
  • Washer
  • Wireless Internet
  • Standard Amenities

Guest Reviews

5.0
out of 5
63 reviews
5.0 (44)
5.0 (19)

Justin

The cabin’s location is amazing along with the view!

Leslie

The cabin was very clean. Beautiful view of the mountains and sunset from the porch. Seriously, beware of the bears. Even following all of the rules (empty car, windows all up and doors locked) we still had a bear try to get into our rental car and damaged the window. It probably would have been worse if we hadn’t seen it immediately and chased it off.

Shelby

We had an awesome stay at Life’s a Bear. The cabin was very comfortable. Perfect for a family of 4. The mountain views were amazing; they were worth staying here alone. Being able to see the mountains while sitting on the couch in the living area was so nice. The proximity to downtown Gatlinburg and the national park were also great. Communication with the rental company was always fast and friendly. We’d love to stay here again in the future.

Luanne

Cabin was great! Extremely clean. Has a nice view of mountains pretty both during the day and at night when other cabins have lights on. A birdwatcher’s dream in early May, with a lot of birds in the yard.

Reeves

Great view and the place was clean

Miguel

Amazing

The scenery was beautiful Dishwasher didn’t work

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