Escape to the Water Bear, a luxurious 4-bedroom cabin with a private indoor pool and modern amenities, located just 5.8 miles from Pigeon Forge Parkway. Water Bear sleeps 12 people in beds (max occupancy 12 includes children/infants)
Welcome to Water Bear — your ultimate weekend escape in the Smokies. This luxury cabin blends family fun with resort-style relaxation: swim year-round in the private indoor pool, enjoy movie marathons in the theater room, or challenge each other in the game loft. Nestled minutes from Pigeon Forge attractions, it’s the perfect retreat for families, couples, or groups craving a mountain getaway filled with comfort, adventure, and unforgettable memories.
You are 6.3 miles from the Island, 10 miles from Dollywood, and 7.8 miles from the Ripken Experience. Great location in a quiet neighborhood and easy drive to the strip!
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Why Choose Water Bear?
❇️ Water Bear sleeps max 12 people (includes children/infants) in beds—no sofa beds!
❇️ 4 private bedrooms each with en suite bathrooms and Roku TVs (3 King beds, and 1 Queen over Queen bunk bed)
❇️ Fully equipped kitchen for all your cooking/baking needs. High chair provided.
❇️ Game room with arcade with many retro games, air hockey foosball table, and Roku TV, Day bed with trundle (2 twin beds)
❇️ Theater room with 75" Roku TV and high speed Comcast WiFi
❇️ Private indoor pool (10 x 20 ft) warmed to 82° (locked keypad entry), outdoor hot tub and ship playhouse
❇️ Covered Deck with outdoor wood fireplace with lounge seating on the deck to enjoy the outdoors
❇️ Paved, level parking for 4 vehicles right outside the front door. The property is mostly flat but does not have a lawn.
❇️ 100% paved 2-lane roads to Pigeon Forge
❇️ Easy access to the Parkway/ Gatlinburg/The Great Smoky Mountains
❇️ Strictly NO PET PROPERTY due to owner allergies.
• Prime Location
Tucked into serene woods yet just minutes from Pigeon Forge’s top attractions—Dollywood, hiking trails, and local dining—WaterBear strikes the perfect balance between adventure and tranquility. Only 10.4 miles from Dollywood, 6.3 miles from The Island, and 7.8 miles from the Ripken Experience. It is 7 miles from LeConte Center, Pigeon Forge
Our guests give great reviews: "Water Bear is an amazing cabin!! We throughly enjoyed our stay! The neighborhood is quiet, the house has all you want and more. We spent time enjoying the outdoor fire place. The children enjoyed the pool and adults enjoyed the hot tub. We can’t wait to stay here again!"
Main Floor :: Bedroom #1: King Bed | Bedroom #2: Queen over Queen Bunk Bed
Second Floor :: Bedroom #3: King Bed & electric fireplace | Bedroom #4: King Bed & electric fireplace |Game Room: Twin Daybed with Trundle
A generous, well-equipped modern kitchen is open to the living room for interaction while whipping up your favorite dish and entertaining. We can even refer you to a chef who can cater your meals!
Relax in the hot tub or enjoy the indoor 10 x 20 warmed pool (pool temp 82˚F). Pool has a dedicated bathroom! •Pool is serviced twice a week and guests do not need to be present during that time.
Fire up the charcoal grill right off the porch for nightly barbecues. Kids will love the ship playhouse. The deck wood fireplace area is perfect for relaxing and conversation. There’s even an outdoor Roku TV.
Kids and adults alike will love the vaulted-ceiling game room. Honestly, it's hard to get them down from there. You'll have a blast with the large air hockey table, foosball table, an arcade with dozens of classic games, and Roku TV.
If you need to wind down and need a place to take a break, you can kick back and watch your favorite movies in the dedicated theater with 75” Roku TV. High-speed Comcast WiFi and 8 Roku TVs for seamless streaming (BYO passwords).
Paved, level parking right outside the front door can easily accommodate 4 cars and could also hold a motorcycle trailer or similar. The property is mostly flat but does not have a lawn.
Ready to turn your next getaway into something unforgettable?
Whether you're planning a weekend escape or a midweek retreat, Water Bear delivers luxury, fun, and total relaxation. From the private indoor pool to the cozy theater room, every detail is designed for memory-making. Dates are filling quickly—click “Reserve” now to claim your perfect stay in the Smokies. 🎬🏊♂️🔥
Dollywood - 10 miles
Dollywood's Splash Country - 10 miles
The Island - 6.3 miles
Dolly Parton’s Stampede - 8.6 miles
Titanic Museum - 7.1 miles
Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show - 7.4 miles
Rocky Top Mountain Coaster - 8.5 miles
LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge - 7.0 miles
Soaky Mountain Waterpark - 13.5 miles
Wears Valley Zipline 3.8 miles
Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster 4.4 miles
Gatlinburg - 14.4 miles
Ober Gatlinburg - 17.3 miles
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 14.5 miles
Sugarlands Visitor Center, Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 17.7 miles
Guest access
* Three days prior to arrival, you’ll be sent the check-in details.
* You will have the entire cabin to yourselves.
* Self checkin-in by keypad entry.
- A complimentary starter pack pack of dish soap, dish tabs, bar soaps, shampoo, laundry detergent, trash bags, and paper products provided (toilet paper, paper towels) is provided. Nearby stores offer everything you need for an extended escape. Linens, towels, and pool towels are provided.
Water Bear is directly managed. Responsive, attentive, and committed to your comfort—we genuinely care about your vacation being a memorable one. See our reviews for our commitment to quality and excellent customer service.
- This property features exterior cameras. These devices may be recording audio and video 24/7. They do not face into living areas, pool or hot tub.
In order to rent this property:
Person with the platform account is the “Booking Guest.”
• Booking Guest must be 25 or older and submit government-issued ID to confirm age within 24 hours of making reservation (obscure your ID#)
• Booking Guest must sign and return the Cancellation Policy & Rental Agreement within 24 hours of making reservation
• Booking Guest must stay at the property for the entire reservation dates (booking for others is not allowed)
• Credit card must be in Booking Guest's name
In other words, ALL these must be in the SAME NAME. (Example: IF it is your account, you CANNOT use your mother-in-law/husband/sister/cat's credit card.
Security Hold: A $500 security deposit hold will be placed on your credit card 1–2 days prior to check-in. This is not a charge—just a pre-authorization—and it will be automatically released within a few days of checkout, provided there is no damage or violation of house rules.
The roads and driveway are 100% paved with easy access to the house. Guests rave about how close the cabin is to town but still feels in the country. Come and enjoy the solitude!
⚠️ Winter: This is a mountain community. Winter bookings are strongly encouraged to have a 4WD/AWD, or tire chains/socks and travel insurance. If bad weather affects your travel plans you will be referred to your travel insurance for refunds.
Wildlife:
There is wildlife here! Be aware that native wildlife includes bears, snakes, raccoons, skunks as well as insects that may bite or sting. We maintain a regular pest control service, but neither they nor we can guarantee you will not encounter wildlife outside or inside. Please keep doors/windows closed as much as possible to keep them out. Definitely, do not feed the bears.
Check-Out Instructions:
Check-out time is by10:00 a.m. Cleaners often arrive close to 10am due to their busy schedule.
Leave beds unmade and remove all food items.
Load and start the dishwasher, and ensure that sinks are empty.
Dispose of trash in the provided bear-proof containers outside.
Close and lock all windows and doors.
Clean the grill after use.
Experience the magic of the Great Smoky Mountains at Water Bear. Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway!
IS THIS CABIN NOT AVAILABLE? Don't miss WATER FOX 5BR sister cabin sleeps 12 with indoor pool on private 3 acres! Looks similar plus one more bedroom! Amenities: hot tub, theater room, game room, and play ship! https://www.vrbo.com/3341724 Would love to host you!
Service Animal Policy:
In accordance with Airbnb Terms, the ADA, and FHA regulations, we have the following Rules for our guests with Assistance Animals. This ensures that both your stay, and that of our guests after you will be enjoyable and relaxing. If you have any questions, please ask!
•Your Assistance Animal should not be left unattended at any time. They must go with you when you leave the property.
•Your Assistance Animal should have a collar, harness, or microchip with identifying owner information attached should it become lost.
•Please provide an advance copy of your Assistance Animal's rabies vaccine (current thru your stay). Current rabies vaccines are required on all pets by Tulsa, Oklahoma
•Your Assistance Animal must be on a leash at all times, or under control of verbal or sight commands that they follow at all times.
•Your Assistance Animal must be housebroken, non-aggressive, not destructive, and not display repeated, unprovoked barking.
•We can ask you to remove your Assistance Animal and/or leave for excessive barking, aggressive or damaging behavior or obvious lack of sanitation.
•Puppies and Service Dogs in-training are not recognized under the ADA. We regret we are unable
