Bears Abound-- a Dog-friendly, Log Cabin With Breathtaking Views

This cabin is the ideal spot for a family looking for a vacation away from the hustle and bustle of PF and GB. The views from this cabin are amazing!! Take a short walk and see a little more of the mountains, they were absolutely stunning!! It’s close to everything, but far enough away to offer that quiet solitude of being in the mountains. We even saw a couple of bears right in the preserve area. Jeff was very responsive to any questions. I would definitely stay here again.

the furniture in living room ..couch and love seat were terrible .when you sat on the love seat it sank almost to the floor couch was not much better..

Staying at this beautiful cabin was one of the best experiences I have had in a long time, and the view is absolutely breath taking!

House was great with plenty of space for our group. Loved the pool with an amazing view. Located close to Pigeon Forge.

Property was fantastic! The couches were a little rough however it is dog friendly so I didn’t expect brand new fancy couches. Make sure you can climb a ladder if you plan on sleeping in the loft. The cabin has a private hot tub however the public one listed in pictures is no longer there. Over all we had a fantastic time and would for sure visit again!

Our family enjoyed this beautiful cabin! The kids especially loved the fun loft area! Everything was clean and well stocked. The beds were comfortable and the mountain views from the floor to ceiling window in the living area were stunning. The owner was superb at communicating and was very accommodating to our special requests. If you’re looking for a cozy, quiet place to relax away from the hustle and bustle, this is a fantastic spot.

The cabin was a great get away, we had room to spread the family out and enjoy the beautiful scenery from even the inside.

Wonderful property, wonderful stay. Plenty of space for a family and a pup. We had 4 adults, 2 teenagers, a child and a dog on our trip to Dollywood. We hiked, we visited Gatlinsburg and Dollywood. We did it all comfortably from Bears Abound. One thing to note, no closet space though we were there from and Weds - Sun and were just fine. Thankfully we had beautiful weather. Don’t know about deep Winter when we all would need thicker clothes and heavy jackets…

Couldn’t have been more enjoyable! Exactly what we needed for the long weekend. Perfect accommodations for our two families. Kids loved the pool table/hot tub. Loft sleeping areas were great for the kids. Host was one of the best I’ve ever dealt with!! Highly recommend!

Bears abound was so great. It surpassed our expectations. Wonderful, clean, great location.

Great pet friendly cabin! Host was very attentive and the place was tidy. The Christmas tree and decorations were a nice and welcoming touch. My family really enjoyed the games, hot tub, and fireplace. Thanks for the wonderful stay and memories!

Communication was great! Cabin was awesome! Family and our dogs had a blast. Looking forward to staying next year!

We loved our time at Bears Abound. The cabin was clean, cozy, and had truly breathtaking views. It was perfect for our family and very pet-friendly. Great location—peaceful yet close to everything. Highly recommend and would definitely stay again!

Seen lots of bears which was nice but make sure to lock cars at all times we had a couple cubs get into the car. Cookware and loveseat really needs to be replaced.

We had a very nice stay. It’s relaxing and such a beautiful view. We even saw a bear

Nice rustic cabin...the rest of the family were just up the street. Our favorite thing...bear sighting right under the hot tub deck.

A great cabin with great views. Very comfortable and relaxing. We are planning on coming back!

Well stocked kitchen with all the pots, pans, casserole dishes, and kitchen utensils you can possible need. Spectacular views both in the front and back of the cabin. The cabin and resort were incredibly CLEAN! Comfortable beds and furniture. There were only 3 of us but if you had a group or kids, the second floor game room would keep the young and old entertained. All this and we could bring our dog! And if you want to see bears? They visited every single morning and evening. We are already planning our next trip back!

Absolutely LOVED our stay here. The views were unmatched, it was like being on top of the world. Jeff was on the ball with communication for anything that we needed. The AC upstairs went out and he made sure to get a guy out next day to fix it and kept me in constant loop of the whole situation. It was by far the best family vacation we’d ever been on. 100% will book again!

We stole away from the Knoxville area for a last-minute trip for the 4th. The cabin was beautiful and very pet-friendly. It's in a little neighborhood with similar cabins, but it was fairly quiet. The views were stunning! And the game room: a hit for sure for all of us!! The pool was a great extra, but it's small for the size of the neighborhood and got crowded quickly (but, it was a holiday weekend ...). Wears Valley and Townsend are fun to check out, and the cabin area is not far from the west entrance to the GSMNP. Beware though, holiday weekends are super crowded in this area!! All in all, a great last-minute getaway!!

Fun time

Our stay at Bears Abound was excellent! We had a family of five plus an extra adult. There was more than enough room for everyone. The kids (ages 15, 13, and 8) loved sleeping in the loft areas, and the whole group spent the majority of time on the second floor playing pool, air hockey, and foosball. Although we didn’t use them, there were several board games and puzzles available. The cabin was clean and beautiful and had everything we could have needed. Property owner Jeff was very quick to respond to any questions and was super helpful with recommendations for activities since it was our first visit to the area. If we are ever back in the area, we would love to stay at Bears Abound again!

The view was amazing.. The cabin was a good size and Nice.. The cleaning staff needs to do a much better job it was not the cleanest other than that we really enjoyed our stay..

We loved our 6 night stay. Very clean, spacious cabin, with lots of amenities. The pool and hot tub were a wonderful way to end our days. Beautiful views, loved that it is pet friendly, and enjoyed the multiple bear sightings below the deck. Excellent communication with our host. Would definitely stay again!

I booked this cabin for my family's late May 2025 vacation to the area. The cabin is located in The Preserve Resort, which is a wonderful neighborhood with several cabins, a fitness center, and community pool. We loved the peacefulness of sitting out on the back porch in the evening gazing into the forest. Our teens (ages 18 and 16) loved the air hockey and pool tables upstairs. We were also very happy that both bedrooms had a TV in the them. The loft had two queen beds in it, but the lights didn't work up there on the ceiling. There was a working lamp between the two beds though. The other loft only had a full-size futon mattress on the floor. Our sixteen year old was originally going to sleep up on one of the queen beds, but due to his occasional sleepwalking, he decided instead to sleep on the couch in the living room downstairs. We loved looking at the pics on the wall of all the dogs who had stayed there before. The location was perfect, even with the sometimes step, winding road leading up to the resort. We didn't get to try out the pool because the code wouldn't work, but Mr. Jeff was very understanding and apologetic as he tried to help us. We were later given a backup code, but we had already made other plans by that point. Also, the washing machine in the cabin works good, but the dryer lacks a lot to be desired. Two towels in there for 30 minutes were still soggy wet when removed. All-in-all, we had a wonderful stay and will definitely be back!

My grand daughter wanted to celebrate her birthday in Tennessee so we rented a bears abound and it was the best weekend

Our family stayed at cabin. The cabin was clean and well equipped for large group. Highly recommend.

We had an exceptional stay at Bears Abound. The place was very clean and had plenty of activities to keep us busy during our time there. It was also in good proximity to many of the activities we wanted to do in Pigeon Forge but felt far enough away that we were in a cabin in the woods. We would highly recommend and are already discussing going back!

Everything was so nice, clean, beautiful, easy access. I will definitely be staying again. We visit Rod run twice a year and would love to make this cabin an every time stay.

We loved our stay, the hime was comfortable, completely enjoyable! We will, and actually already have, recommended this place to our friends!

Loved the veiw, location, the cabin and assistance when our pipes froze. I hope to come back next year.

Nice place up in the mountains. Place was clean and the teens liked the activities offered inside the house.

We’ll be back!

We absolutely loved Bears Abound! Everything was great

Everything was perfect. Mr. Green is a wonderful host, and went above and beyond to make our vacation perfect. Starting every day with an insane view of the Smokies was unbelievable, and the proximity of the property allows its guests to enjoy the National Park as well as the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg area. I highly recommend Bears Abound. Thank you very much, Mr. Green.

Very nice cabin. It is just as you see in the pictures. Vety clean, nice view. Jeff, the owner, was very responsive and helpful when we had trouble with the TV Also, we left items in the closet and he, very nicely, said he would ship them to us. We highly recommend this cabin. recomtcabin.about the beard