Honey Bear Lodge

Step onto the deck with your morning coffee. The mist is still lifting off Mt. LeConte. A black bear ambles through the trees below. No one's asked you for anything yet. The hot tub's warm. The day is yours.

Honey Bear Lodge is a four-bedroom Smoky Mountain cabin for families who want to actually enjoy their time together — not just survive the trip. Cozy mountain soul with modern tech and thoughtful upgrades.


𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 (Memorial Day and beyond)
Your stay includes access to Chalet Village's outdoor pools with kids' wading areas — a five-minute drive from the cabin. Pools open Memorial Day through Labor Day, 9am–9pm. After a morning at the pool, come back to the cabin, fire up the grill, and watch the sunset from the deck.

It's comfortable, well cared for, and set up the way a family cabin should be.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲
Our layout is designed for coexistence without chaos: Late-night pool games upstairs won't wake the early risers in the queen bedrooms below. Kids can disappear into the game room while adults have wine by the fire table.

𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 Two queen bedrooms, full kitchen, and the primary deck with hot tub, fire table, propane bbq grill, outdoor dining, and Mt. LeConte views.

𝗨𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 The "Entertainment Hub" — two king bedrooms, each with extra sleeping: the Family Suite (king + bunk beds) and the Flex Room (king + futon). Plus the game room and a private upper deck with Adirondack seating and a quiet high-top for two — the spot you'll fight over for morning coffee. Late-night pool games won't wake the early risers downstairs.

𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝗿
● Families traveling with kids
● Two families sharing a trip
● Multi-generational stays
● Parents who want kids entertained without chaos

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵
𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀 Direct views of Mt. LeConte from both deck levels — one of the most iconic peaks in the Smokies.

𝗛𝗼𝘁 𝗧𝘂𝗯 Private outdoor hot tub on the main deck — perfect after a day exploring the national park.

𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 Propane fire table on the deck — gather around after the sun goes down.

𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗸𝘀 Main deck with hot tub, fire table, dining table, and grill. Upper deck with Adirondack chairs and a quiet high-top for two — the spot you'll fight over for morning coffee. Plenty of room for the whole group to spread out.

𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 7 beds — sleeps up to 12. Two queen bedrooms on the main level; two king bedrooms upstairs (King bed with twin bunk beds, King bed with double futon).

𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮 Dedicated space with a kid-sized table, toys, puzzles, books and board games — so kids stay busy and parents get to sit down.

𝗕𝗮𝗯𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 Pack-n-play, high chair, baby gate, and kids dishes available.

𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺 Full-sized pool table, multicade arcade, Canvas TV, magnetic dart board, and a mini beverage fridge. Grab a drink, rack 'em up, challenge the kids to darts. Located upstairs so the fun doesn't disturb the sleepers.

𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 Giant Connect 4 and Cornhole.

𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻-𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗛𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗸 Find your spot, disappear for an hour.

𝗖𝗼𝘇𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 Propane fireplace for cool mountain evenings.

𝗘𝗩 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 Level 2 EV charger available for guest use — a rare convenience for Gatlinburg cabins.

𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 1 Gbps fiber internet, Roku TVs in every bedroom, plus USB-C and USB charging at every nightstand.

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗞𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗻 Full kitchen with Instant Pot, Henckels knives, real cookware, and space to cook together.

𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 (𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀) 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱
We added a dedicated kids' area because we've been the parents trying to keep children entertained in spaces designed entirely for adults — and it didn't work.

Here you'll find a kid-sized table with seating, games and puzzles for little hands, and board games for when the whole family wants to play. The layout lets kids do their thing while you're ten feet away, coffee in hand, actually relaxing.

It's a small thing. It makes a big difference.

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗽, 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱
An iPad in the cabin runs our digital concierge —house guide, local restaurant picks, and curated day trip itineraries. No binder flipping, no digging through emails.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗪𝗲'𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁
We set this cabin up the way we like to travel:

● USB-C and USB charging on every nightstand — no outlet hunting
● 1 Gbps fiber internet — reliable Wi-Fi that actually works
● Roku TVs in every bedroom — kids can watch their shows while you enjoy the living room
● Full-sized washer and dryer
● Hotel-quality linens, professionally cleaned between stays

The goal is a comfortable, reliable stay — without surprises.

𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗿
The cabin has been recently refreshed with comfort in mind:

● Brightened interior with new lighting and fixtures throughout
● Professionally restained cedar exterior
● Rainfall showers in every bathroom
● Dependable heat and central A/C

It's intended to feel comfortable from the moment you arrive.

𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀
Guests have full access to the entire cabin, both deck levels, hot tub, fire table, game room, and all amenities. Parking for up to 4 vehicles. The Level 2 EV charger is located in the parking area.

𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗧𝗼 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲
𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝗿𝗸
Mountain roads at night can be stressful. We've tried to make it less so:

● Solar-powered driveway lighting
● Reflective guide poles
● Smart lock check-in (no fumbling with lockboxes)
● Clear instructions sent before you arrive

Winter travelers: AWD or 4WD recommended in snowy conditions.

You'll find the cabin. You'll get in. It'll be fine.

𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Honey Bear Lodge is located in Chalet Village, one of Gatlinburg's most established mountain communities — with direct views of Mt. LeConte and easy access to everything the Smokies have to offer.

● ~10 minutes to downtown Gatlinburg
● ~10-15 minutes to Anakeesta & SkyLift Park
● ~10 minutes to Great Smoky Mountains National Park
● ~1 mile to Ober Gatlinburg (skiing, tubing, scenic chairlift)
● ~15-20 minutes to Pigeon Forge
● ~12 miles to Dollywood

Close enough to do everything. Quiet enough to feel like you got away.

𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀
A few family-friendly spots we recommend:

● 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 (~15 min) — Gatlinburg institution since 1960. 24 pancake varieties. Cash only, worth the wait.
● 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘁'𝘀 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽 (~15 min) — Hearty Appalachian breakfast in a rustic cabin setting. The cinnamon rolls are massive.
● 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝗱𝗱𝘆'𝘀 𝗣𝗶𝘇𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 (~15 min) — Wood-fired pizza, laid-back vibe, kids love it.
● 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹 (~15 min) — Steaks and burgers in a mountain lodge atmosphere. Good for a "special night out" with the family.

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗸𝘀
Honey Bear Lodge is in Chalet Village — one of the few Gatlinburg communities with real resort amenities beyond your cabin.

Your stay includes access to three clubhouses:

𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿-𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱:
● Lighted tennis courts (evening play available)
● Game rooms with pool tables, foosball, air hockey, ping pong
● Kids' playground (ages 12 & under)
● Fitness center
● Shuffleboard, horseshoes, walking trails

𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 – 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆:
● Three outdoor pools with kids' wading areas (9am–9pm)

Rainy spring day? Head to a clubhouse game room. Hot summer afternoon? Three pools to choose from. It's like having a resort membership built into your stay.

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀
We didn't name it Honey Bear Lodge for nothing. Black bears are regular visitors to this part of Chalet Village — and watching one wander through the woods from your deck is part of the Smoky Mountain experience. Keep your distance, don't leave food or trash outside, and enjoy the show.

Honey Bear Lodge is a family cabin in Gatlinburg with hot tub, mountain views, game room, and the space for everyone to actually enjoy the trip. Whether you're hiking the Smokies, visiting Dollywood, skiing at Ober, or just relaxing on the deck — this is your home base.

We put a lot of thought into getting this cabin right. We hope it shows.

See you in the mountains. 🐻🏔