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2026 NOW OPEN TO RESERVE at The Curious Bear in Gatlinburg Enjoy the best!!

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Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5135 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Anakeesta
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪78 min drive‬

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About the area

Gatlinburg

With a stay at this cabin, you'll be centrally located in Gatlinburg, a 5-minute drive from Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and 9 minutes from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. .This cabin is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Titanic Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Anakeesta - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • SkyPark - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 7 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Southern Comfort - Westgate Resort - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pancake Pantry - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ole Red - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kilwin's - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

2026 NOW OPEN TO RESERVE at The Curious Bear in Gatlinburg Enjoy the best!!

In the Smoky Mountains, you can find this warm 2-bedroom cottage in Gatlinburg. Nestled in a serene setting, you'll be just a short 9-minute drive from the renowned Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and an 11-minute drive from the breathtaking Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Unwind in the inviting hot tub, curl up by the fireplace, or enjoy a movie night with the smart TV and satellite/cable channels. The fully stocked kitchen allows you to savor home-cooked meals, while the washer and dryer provide the convenience of doing laundry during your stay. Explore the nearby Island at Pigeon Forge, just a 13-minute drive away, for endless entertainment and dining options. With amenities like free WiFi, air conditioning, and outdoor furniture, this cabin offers the perfect blend of comfort and adventure for your Smoky Mountain getaway.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a water park and a hot tub.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outdoors Only

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,455 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pets Fees will be added Weight and Limits apply

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property is also known as

Relax Enjoy Curious Bear Cabin Private Perfect Location
Relax Enjoy Curious Bear Gatlinburg Private Perfect Location
Relax Enjoy Curious Bear Private Perfect Location
Relax Enjoy Curious Bear Cabin Private Perfect Location
Relax Enjoy Curious Bear Gatlinburg Private Perfect Location
Relax Enjoy Curious Bear Cabin Private Perfect Location
Relax Enjoy Curious Bear Gatlinburg Private Perfect Location
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2026 NOW OPEN TO RESERVE at The Curious Bear in Gatlinburg Enjoy the best!! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 340 out of 352 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 352 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 352 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 352 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 352 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay. Very clean and cozy.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronny B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay

I can’t say enough about this place and the hosts. The cabin was absolutely gorgeous and clean. The location was pretty centralized with most things in the area. Nice quiet and secluded. We will definitely visit again and this place will be on the top of the lists to try to get. Their hospitality was excellent. Very fast response. Can not wait to come back.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Getaway!

My wife and I rented this cabin for a short getaway. It was perfect. Just the right size, great location, well kept and clean. Thank you for a great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Husband's 60th birthday

Clean, well maintained, well stocked cabin! Definitely worth the 10/10 rating that is listed. Oh! And we saw a bear!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry H., CLERMONT

Liked: Cleanliness

Repeat Stay at The Curious Bear!

Fantastic return to The Curious Bear and we couldn't be be happier or more relaxed. Clean and comfortable with great views from either deck and a short drive to everything!We can't wait to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin for perfect for our family of four and a great location between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. We echo many of the other positive reviews. One star remove for the neighborhood dog that barks like clockwork at 6:30am EVERY morning. We were woken up every morning of vacation due to this annoying dog and disrespectful owner. Sometimes the dog would only bark for around 5 minutes while one morning it barked continuously for around 45 min. This is no fault of the owner of the cabin but definitely impacted our enjoyment of our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place to stay

Great location to both pigeon forge and Gatlinburg . Easy to find. Property was clean, beds were comfortable. We saw a bear and a baby bobcat while sitting in the hot tub on the back deck . Hosts were extremely easy to get a hold of and so very sweet. Will come back again next year
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julieana G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring trip

We enjoyed the cabin very much. Very clean!!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jlr z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet retreat near lots of activity.

We had a wonderful week at the Curious Bear Cabin. Property was exactly as advertised and described. Owner was extremely responsive and helpful. The cabin was clean, comfortable and welcoming with many cozy/charming touches.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoff W B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

The cabin was very comfortable & peacefulWe had no issuesWe enjoyed our trip very much
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful mountain retreat

A sweet cabin close to it all with that far away feeling. The bed was super comfortable and nice touches like coffee set and soaps shampoo lotion were appreciated. We enjoyed the hot tub. Love the landscaping too. Would highly recommend and would return. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHeryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great couple’s getaway

We enjoyed our stay at the Curious Bear cabin. Jeremy and Jennifer were great hosts and available if needed. The cabin is decorated beautifully and in a scenic quiet spot but still a quick to drive to Gatlinburg activities.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect family of 4 cabin!

We had a wonderful time at the Curious Bear! Our children, 7 and 4, loved the hot tub, their lofted room and finding bears in all the decor. Great location, comfortable beds, quiet location but quick drive to attractions, 2 full bathrooms ideal and laundry!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection!

Before arriving, all communication from owners was very thorough and helpful. The cabin was easy to find with a great location! Our family of four loved our stay. It was clean, comfortable and very cozy! We enjoyed the amenities the cabin offered including the laundry, kitchen and of course, the hot tub. Overall, a wonderful cabin!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christi F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun mountain getaway for couple/small family!

My (now) husband and I got married at the Little Log Wedding Chapel in Gatlinburg. We each have a daughter who were both with us (age 15 and 21)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great!

Location was perfect for visiting Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, nice and quiet with distance from other properties. Separate space for kids worked out great, and the hot tub is a nice bonus. Definitely will consider staying here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

CARRIE S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

We had a great time. The cabin was very clean. I would recommend this place to family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

We loved everything about this cabin. Great location with beautiful views, quiet, cozy and comfortable. Good location away from busy Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge yet only minutes away. Definitely on our list if we come back this way!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best cabin in the Smokey!!!

We stay here every year and always been great!! Great location, tuck away between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Adam F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024