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Big Bear by the brook

Cabin with a water park, near Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park

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Outdoor spa tub
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, video games
Escape to the Great Smoky Mountains and stay in this beautiful, centrally located cabin. Relax on the private upper deck or wrap around bottom deck with a grill and hot tub, as you unwind to peaceful creek sounds.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

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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.

Big Bear by the brook

Escape to the Great Smoky Mountains and stay in our beautiful, centrally located cabin! Situated between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, our two bedroom, two bathroom cabin comfortably sleeps six guests and is the perfect home base for your next mountain getaway.

Enjoy the peaceful sounds of the nearby creek as you relax on the large private upper deck or the wrap around bottom deck with a grill and hot tub. Inside, the cabin features a separate gaming area for the kids to play, ensuring everyone has a great time.

When you're ready to explore, our cabin is only five minutes from downtown Gatlinburg and ten minutes from Pigeon Forge, offering endless opportunities for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Don't miss out on the chance to experience the best of the Smoky Mountains from our cozy cabin!

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Water park
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Theme park 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
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 and a deadbolt lock
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Gatlinburg, TN

What's nearby

  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Anakeesta - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park - 6 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Southern Comfort - Westgate Resort - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Puckers Sports Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Big Bear by the brook have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Big Bear by the brook pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Big Bear by the brook?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Bear by the brook?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Big Bear by the brook located?

Located in Chalet Village, this cabin is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Historic Ogle Log Cabin and Traffic Light #3 are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Big Bear by the brook Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P.

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

Lovely place!

Great location- very much enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe P.

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

Amazing location

Perfect spot for getting into town quickly or getting on the bypass to the park. Small note, but driveway / parking area is tight, so extra large or multiple vehicles may be difficult.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

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

Great place, great location

We came up to the Smokies with my family recently and enjoyed our stay here. My kids really loved the arcade system upstairs (OK, I did too). The place was in a good location, close to both Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Overall, we had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric R.

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

Spring Break

Really cool place
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

amanda l.

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

Family vacation

This was the perfect rental for our family vacation along with our two dogs. Great location between Pigeon forge and Gatlinburg.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great location.

We had an amazing family vacation. House was perfect for the 4 of us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Karen W.

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

Cabin 403

Cabin is extremely clean. Decorated very nicely.Good hot tub. Host readily accessible. Cabin number very difficult to see at roadway. We made our own marker which made things easier. Good location..trolley stop at bottom of the hill.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Best getaway

Was a awesome stay family's first vacation. We loved the quit and privacy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Miranda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was beautiful, well maintained, and clean. We did need to wash the dishware before use as those didn't appear very clean. The pool that was advertised with the listing was not as close as we thought it would be (had to drive up the road/mountain to get to it) and because of this we didnt utilize the pool.There was one night where we had a decent amount of rain and what my family and I think occurred is the overflow of the septic and the area smelled terrible. It only lasted that one day.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam W.

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

Great location

Fun property. Only negative comment was to blow the leaves off deck and stairs. When wet, they were slippery. But close to everything, and we would stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a perfect stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Leo L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed this cabin. The brook next to had relaxing melodies, the kids and dog enjoyed it also. The pictures of the area around the cabin on the listing needed to be updated on the listing as the vegetation has grown around it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Komiko S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed my time with my family there. Cabin was just liked the pictures revealed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Fun time in Mountains

Excellent response from host. Cabin was perfect for us.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

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

Favorite cabin!

Third time staying in this particular cabin. First time with Amanda as our host. We love the location between Gatlinburg and PF. The cabin itself is clean and has everything you need. My 10 yr old loves the hot tub and arcade game. Amanda responded quickly when we had a question. Would 100% stay a fourth time in this cabin!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Barb K.

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

Great location

Great location for access to shuttles. Everything we needed was there. Driveway is challenging.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pieter and Carol v.

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

Trip to Tennessee

We enjoyed our stay at the cabin.Our highlight was that momma bear with her two cubs walked down the driveway and inspected our car and then crossed the water, since there was no food found.We'll keep it in mind for a next trip!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Hot tub

The hot tub does not work, one of the main reasons we chose this property. Chair broken. Dirty dishes in cupboard and dirty silverware in drawer.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Spring break

Family time, Dollywood, Gatlinburg, memories made!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

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

Great cabin with a great location!

No complaints with our stay of 4 adults. Nice location close to Gatlinburg strip. Amanda the host was always responsive when I had a question! I recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location

The property is located in a good place. We were about 7 minutes from downtown and right behind the welcome center. The cabin was nice. It could have been a little cleaner and we found a few things that were broken (kitchen chair, jacuzzi filter, arcade machine). Our son was sad the arcade machine did not seem to work. We could not figure out how to work the fireplace in the living room either. The pots and pans could also be replaced as most are warped and have a lot of burnt material on it that make it hard to cook. The layout was a little awkward as you have to walk through the main bathroom to get to the master. So if someone is using the bathroom, you can't get to the bedroom. The placement of the living room TV made it a little uncomfortable to watch the TV while relaxing in the evenings. Overall though, the stay was relaxing and it was nice having 2 king size beds. We loved the location of the cabin and the fact that it wasn't on one of the more difficult roads to drive at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessi R.

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

Thanksgiving Trip

The cabin was great. My family and I enjoyed our stay very much! Would definitely book this cabin again on a future TN trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Perfect for my wife 3 kids and 3 dogs, driveway provided privacy would recommend this to anyone

Really enjoyed our stay. Beautiful stream near the grill and hot tub Very cozy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob M.

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

Oct stay

Property was clean comfortable and as listed. Only two of us but cabin would sleep 4 comfortably. Been coming to smokeys twice year,for 5 years. This by far was best cabin we have rented.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb C.

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

Birthday get away

Had a wonderful time at this simply perfect cabin! Had every ammenty you could possibly need. Loved the outdoor hot tub and grill for grilling out. Even had a bear sighting!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024