Bear Essentials Lodge

Welcome to Bear Essentials Lodge, where mountain charm, scenic views, and tons of entertainment merge into one amazing cabin retreat! Our gorgeous 3BD cabin (sleeps 10) is the perfect destination for your family and friends to make incredible memories here in the Smoky Mountains! Fully furnished with cozy cabin luxuries and blessed with scenic views, this vacation lodge is one of a kind! …Game Room …Hot Tub …Spacious rooms w/ fireplaces! …Pool Table …Arcade …Jacuzzi Tubs …Wifi …Near Town!

Bear Essentials Lodge offers you all the luxuries and amenities your friends and family could desire, all while being conveniently located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains AND just a short drive to Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg. Our floorplan is ideal for both families or couples alike and is the perfect get-a-way. So, pack your bags “ because the mountains are calling!!

Spacious and modern cabin retreat with tons of amenities
Open living room with stone fireplace and separate dining room
Huge Loft Game Room (pool table, arcade, board games ; more!)
3 Spacious bedrooms + 4 Bathrooms - room for everyone!
Covered balcony with multiple sitting areas
Hot Tub
Community Pool (seasonal)
Gas BBQ Grill
Free Wi-Fi ; Parking
Short drive to Pigeon Forge or Downtown Gatlinburg and close to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, horseback riding, shopping, restaurants, museums, downtown Gatlinburg, Ober Gatlinburg, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, Hollywood Star Cars Museum, Ole Smoky Moonshine, Pigeon Forge, The Island, the Comedy Barn, Dollywood, and more

INDOOR LIVING
Fully furnished mountain home with modern and rustic decor; Open living room with large stone fireplace, comfy leather furniture and tons of windows; Modern and fully equipped kitchen; Loft Game Room; Free WiFi

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
Bedroom #1 (upstairs): Spacious bedroom retreat with King-sized bed, private fireplace and your own soaking jacuzzi tub looking out over the mountains; Private attached bathroom with shower
Bedroom #2 (downstairs): Huge bedroom with King-sized bed; Private attached bathroom with shower and separate jacuzzi soaking tub
Bedroom #3 (downstairs): Spacious bedroom with King-sized bed; Access to full bathroom off the hall
Additional Sleeping Arrangements: Sleeper sofa in the living room and futon in the loft
Additional full bath on main level with shower

KITCHEN
Fully equipped kitchen with modern stainless-steel appliances, full sized refrigerator, dishwasher, stove, microwave, and other kitchen appliances perfect for making breakfast, lunch or dinner throughout your stay! All pots, pans, glasses, plates, silverware, etc. are also there for you! There is a gorgeous wooden dining room table right off the kitchen in a separate dining area, along with additional seating at the breakfast bar.

ENTERTAINMENT
Bear Essentials Lodge is the ideal vacation destination for those who want to both relax and play! Enjoy family movie night in the spacious living room while cuddled up on the leather couches while the fireplace roars in the distance. Step upstairs into the loft game room and you are met with hours and hours of entertainment “ from the pool table to the arcade, no one will be bored! Or relax in one of the two separate jacuzzi tubs after a long day of hiking or shopping. And outside, you are greeted with a bubbling hot tub that overlooks the scenic views. Step out onto the covered balcony and sit back and relax while you sip your morning cup of coffee or evening glass of wine while taking in the fresh Smoky Mountain air. Or enjoy dinner on the patio after grilling up a yummy feast on the propane grill. During the warmer months, feel free to take a dip in the community pool!

GENERAL
Complimentary starter toiletries, linens/towels, free WiFi, air conditioning ; central heat, full sized washer and dryer

Bears are indigenous to the area and are often seen near or on our properties. Please do not leave food or trash outside.

PARKING
Free parking for up to 4 vehicles

COUPONS AND DISCOUNTS
Shortly before you arrive I'll send you a coupon book with dozens and dozens of discounts for all of the top attractions in the area. This includes the best dinner shows, pancake restaurants, adventure parks, museums and even an exotic animal park. If you want inspiration for your vacation activities, this will definitely give you enough for your visit!

COOL THINGS TO DO IN THIS AREA
Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville are the three main cities that comprise the area. Everything is spread out a bit and there are amazing things to keep you busy...
- World class hiking trails of all types and skill levels
- Dollywood theme park (of course!)
- Putt putt, go karts and pancake restaurants on every corner
- Amazing dinner shows to entertain kids of all ages
- Museums of all types: classic cars, Alcatraz, Titanic and several children's museums
- Restaurants of all types... Always come hungry because serving sizes are HUGE!

Here are some of the popular spots nearby:

FAMILY FUN
- Ripley's Old MacDonalds Farm Mini-Golf (4.8 miles)
- The Island in Pigeon Forge (6.2 miles)
- Dollywood (9.1 miles)
- Titanic Museum (5.6 miles)
- Wonderworks (5.5 miles)
- Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster (6.4 miles)
- Convention Center (4.9 miles)

OUTDOOR RECREATION
- Gatlinburg Golf Course (8.5 miles)
- Aerial Adventure Park (5.2 miles)
- Ober Gatlinburg (17.5 miles)
- Mt. Le Conte (25.1 miles)
- Clingmans Dome (37.6 miles)
- Cades Cove (33.1 miles)
- Soaky Mountain Water Park (5.7 miles)
- Douglas Lake (30.0 miles)

SHOPPING AND DINING
- Dolly Partons Stampede (8.2 miles)
- The Old Mill Restaurant (7.5 miles)
- Pigeon Forge Factory Outlet Mall (6.4 miles)
- Frizzle Chicken Farmhouse Cafe (6.5 miles)
- Tanger Outlets Sevierville (4.8 miles)
- Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant (4.4 miles)

AIRPORTS
- Gatlinburg Pigeon Forge Airport (5.9 miles)
- McGhee Tyson Airport (28.6 miles)

NOTE: This property has outside surveillance camera (looking out front door).