Charming Chalet KIDS LOVE PLAYING IN CREEK IN YARD-2 miles to G'burg-3 Pools-Pet

Gatlinburg, Tennessee
$242 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Pet approval ONLY with the required information sent in the message along with your booking request. Scroll down this page to see the Pet Policy. (DO NOT SEND A BOOKING REQUEST IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO CRATE YOUR PETS WHEN LEFT ALONE IN THIS PROPERTY)

Kids love playing in the ever-flowing creek that is in the front yard of this updated original mountain chalet. Buddy's Creekside Bear Camp is located on Ski Mountain Road, just 2 miles from downtown Gatlinburg & Great Smoky Mountain National Park & less than 1 mile from Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort, all on the same main road.

Buddy's Creekside Bear Camp is a beautiful, amazing original mountain chalet that has been totally updated & remodeled inside & out & will comfortably sleep 6 people. It is the perfect family chalet that allows each family member to have their own sleeping space. This chalet has all the uniqueness & charm of one of the earliest genuine original mountain chalets in one of the most desirable, sought-after locations in Gatlinburg.

It is conveniently located on a good main road where mature trees insulate you from all angles, offering so much privacy & It is just 2 miles to downtown Gatlinburg & the Great Smoky Mountain National Park & less than a mile to Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort, all on the same road. The driveway is perfectly flat.

The living room has a 55 TV, ROKU, DVD player, movie library, comfy couch, recliner & futon w/ memory bedding, and a game table w/ 4 padded stools for board games & a ceiling fan. There are many board games for adults & kids in this chalet.

The kitchen has all major appliances, a bar-high table w/stools, plenty of dishes, cooking utensils & cookware for stay-at-home meals. There is a George Forman grill, slow-cooker, large electric skillet, blender, 4-slice toaster, coffee maker & Keurig. There is a stackable washer & dryer in the hall closet.

The main-level master bedroom has a king bed with a memory foam mattress, 32' TV, ROKU,2 ceiling fans, a chest & closet.

The main-level bath has a tub/shower combo with a hand-held shower.

The private 2nd bedroom is on the upper-level & has 2 twin beds with memory foam mattresses, a 32 TV & a ceiling fan. This bedroom door opens onto a small private deck w/ 2 chairs.

The half-bath is located between the bedroom & game room & has a large closet directly across from it.

The loft game room has board games, a table & 2 chairs & a futon with/ memory foam bedding.

The huge main wrap-around deck has a 4-person hot tub, table & chairs for outside dining, a porch swing & a gas grill. There is a small table & 2 chairs under the covered portion of the deck for morning coffee. There are additional chairs for relaxing on the other end of the deck. The deck wraps around 3 sides of this chalet & has 2 different gates separating different parts of the deck to keep pets & kids safe. If steps are an issue, please consider that, if not...the view of nature is wonderful from the deck.

This wonderful chalet sits high, overlooking an ever-running creek right in the front yard & is tucked back in the woods for privacy. Kids & pets love to play in the creek. Soothing sounds of water rushing over rocks can be constantly heard from the chalet 24/7. The flat driveway right off the main road will park several vehicles right at the deck steps.

You will love the privacy & convenience of being right off easy-to-travel main roads & just minutes from all the activities, shopping, restaurants & events in Gatlinburg.

As a bonus to this location, there is a neighborhood market & deli less than a half mile away where you can buy groceries, burgers, pizza, beer & beverages, or have them delivered right to the door.

*Host Disclaimer: Items or furniture may be replaced with similar ones or rearranged from what is depicted in photos to update this property.

Security cameras overlook the entrance & driveway—no inside camera.


***************************IF YOU ARE TRAVELING WITH PETS*************************


*** THE INFORMATION BELOW IS TO BE SENT WITH THE BOOKING REQUEST: ***
(1) number of pets (2) breed (3) weight (4) if the pet is crate-trained (5) if agreeable with the entire below Pet Policy

Please DO NOT send a booking request if your pet is not crate-trained. (Uncrated pets left alone in the cabin are not allowed at this property)

PET POLICY & FEES:
*** All pets to be approved by Host, limit 2 unless approved *** Pets ALWAYS CRATED when left alone in the cabin.
*** Pets are never placed behind a closed door, uncrated.
*** Pets current on shots & flea/tick preventative. *** Pets are never to be on furniture or bedding. *** Responsible for pet damage & cleanup, inside & outside. *** A one-time non-refundable Pet Fee, per pet, applies: (Small & Medium $65- Large $95- X-large $125)

There are 2 ways to go to Buddy's Creekside Bear Camp from Pigeon Forge. 1st way is to miss all of the downtown traffic & view the beautiful scenery of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park by way of the Gatlinburg Bypass. The 2nd route is where you can view all the sights of downtown Gatlinburg. All roads going there are good, paved main roads. Downtown Gatlinburg is only 2 miles away.

Located only 2 miles from downtown Gatlinburg, on all good, main paved roads, this cabin offers easy access to top attractions, including Dollywood, Dolly's Stampede, The Island, Titanic Museum, Ripley's Aquarium, Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Sky Bridge, Horseback Riding, Hot Air Balloon Rides, Mountain Roller Coasters, Mini-Golf, Zip Lines, Walking Trails & Waterfalls. There are also many Outlet Malls, Dinner Theaters, dining & exciting entertainment of all types.

This cabin is 6 minutes (1 mile) from Ober Gatlinburg Ski & Amusement Park & on the same road. It offers:

YEAR=ROUND: Gatlinburg Tram-Cloud Catcher Zipline-Tennessee Flyer Coaster-Carousel-Ice Bumper Cars-Ice Skating-Rock Climbing Wall-Sky Village Express-Wildlife Habitat

WARMER MONTHS: Downhill Mountain Biking, Chair Swings, Igloo Snow Zone, Jump Pillow, Smoky Mountain Bobsled-Spider Jump-Summer Tubing-Lessons & Rentals

COLDER MONTHS: Family Snow Zone-Ski/Snowboarding-Snow Tubing-Lessons for Ski/Snowboarding

For an easy & fun way to go to downtown Gatlinburg from this cabin & leave all the traffic & parking woes behind, just hop on the Ober Gatlinburg Tram for a bird’s eye view of Gatlinburg & the Smokys. It is glassed-in, holds 120 people, leaves & returns every 20 minutes, early until late, 7 days a week. Then, when you get tired, you can take one of the many FREE trollies that travel to other parts of the area, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Arts & Craft area & more, 365 days a year.

As my guests, you will have FREE & UNLIMITED access to all membership privileges at any of the 3 Chalet Village Owners Clubs, MEMORIAL DAY-LABOR DAY(one club is only about a half mile from the chalet) & local area merchant discounts that are available to you with provided guest passes in the chalet. Enjoy swimming pools, tennis courts, fitness rooms, & game rooms. All 3 Clubhouses are located conveniently & only a short distance from this property

Chalet Village Owner's Clubs are private facilities established to offer many benefits exclusive to property owners & their vacation rental guests. OPEN 9 AM to 9 PM, MEMORIAL DAY THRU LABOR DAY. South Baden pool will remain open daily into September. Tennis courts are open all year.

All 3 Clubhouses are located conveniently & only a short distance from this property.

There is more detailed information in the Cabin Information Book


My Smoky Mountain cabins:
To view listing details, in your browser, type VRBO, space & LISTING NUMBER

CHOCOLATE MOOSE---VRBO 258012
MYSTIC VIEW--------------VRBO 601126
DUSTY’S TREEHOUSE-------VRBO 754962vb**
SOMEWHERE IN TIME--------VRBO 1182928**
HIBERNATION HIDEAWAY------VRBO 1315513
LAZY RIVER-----------------------VRBO 1486080
COUNTRY LOVESONG-------------VRBO 1755923vb
BUDDY’S CREEKSIDE BEAR CAMP---VRBO 2152501vb**
OLD BEARS LODGE--------------------VRBO 2488202
FOR THE GOOD TIMES-----------------VRBO 293768**
SECRET MOMENTS—--------------------VRBO 4324995
LITTLE FALL WINDFALL (new listing)-------VRBO 4992409
**These 4 properties are on the same road in Gatlinburg

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Availability
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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing Ski-in/ski-out Access
  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon Monoxide Detector Or Gas Appliances On The Property) Security System Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Memory Foam Mattress
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1200 Sq Ft (112 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Includes Off-street Options
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Garden Gas Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio Yard
  • POOL/SPA

    Exercise/Lap Pool Hot Tub Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Casino Nearby Cycling Nearby Fitness Center Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Snow Sports Gear Tennis On Site Water Skiing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room DVD Player Foosball Table Games Pool Or Billiards Table Video Library Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Ceiling Fan Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village In The City Center In The Mountains Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Designated Smoking Areas No Elevators Note From Host: Outside Smoking Permitted, Smoke Buckets Provided

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Sena F.

    Submitted Feb 18, 2026

    Stayed Feb 14, 2026

    The host was more than helping, she was great… BUT the stairs about killed us lol we are 60 to 63 year old women BUT we conquered those stairs.. didn’t see them in the pictures associated with this rental, but it was lovely, the hot tub was amazing, there was a knob off the stove to one of the burners but, but like I said before we are older women dealt with that also!! We stayed in most of the time because we were there for the R&R, only thing I think upset us was our free pass for a lot of things didn’t work.. but we still had a ball, just wish I could have played some pool but we couldn’t find the place that was associated with our Vrbo.. but had a great time, thanks Geri

  • kim h.

    Submitted Nov 25, 2025

    Stayed Nov 22, 2025

    Very cute place! Loved the addition of the Christmas tree. The host checked in with us on our first day to make sure we had everything we needed.

  • martina s.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2025

    Stayed Oct 24, 2025

    Comfortable bed and clean. Convenient to Gatlinburg. No dishwasher. Had to wash everything by hand. No internet, no cable the for the 3 days we were there. No grass area for our little dog to go to the bathroom.All rocks.

  • charlotte D.

    Submitted Oct 18, 2025

    Stayed Oct 11, 2025

    Awesome cabin. Easy access to Gatlinburg and bypass. Loved the host ms Geri!

  • Danny H.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2025

    Stayed Oct 7, 2025

    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay the 4 nights we were there. We spent most of the time in the hot tub when we were at the cabin. The master bed was super comfortable.

  • GREGORY V.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2025

    Stayed Jun 10, 2025

    The chalet was very nice and as described. The roads getting there were a bit challenging, but as expected. Don't let that deter your stay. It was cozy and very comfortable. The shower and beds were great, the location was perfect, and the amenities were plentiful. It was very clean. The use of the pools were a great bonus. We also saw two families of bears on our second day. One small concern was that the A/C didn't really keep up to what I preferred, and it was not too hot outside. It was slightly stuffy at times during the day, but not uncomfortable. The dryer also rattled a little like the bearings were wearing out, but it worked fine otherwise. Overall, it was a good stay.

  • Maggie M.

    Submitted Jun 11, 2025

    Stayed Jun 4, 2025

    We had a great time as a family of four at this cabin. We say some bears and enjoyed the hot tub! This place was as advertised. One thing I did want to note, make sure you purchase all seasoning and any cooking essentials. It was not advertised that there was any at this location so that was on us! We stopped for groceries before going to the house and didn’t have any type of salt pepper etc to cook with. Just wanted to give a heads up for others.

  • Cathy W.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2025

    Stayed May 29, 2025

    Exactly what we needed. A quick birthday weekend getaway for our 2 boys and our dogs

  • Kali B.

    Submitted Mar 16, 2025

    Stayed Mar 12, 2025

    Great little cottage that was perfect for our family of four. The kids loved playing in the creek! Easy drive down into Gatlinburg (though expensive to park once you're there so plan accordingly).

  • Becky L.

    Submitted Jan 19, 2025

    Stayed Jan 17, 2025

    We had a wonderful weekend

  • Derek N.

    Submitted Jan 4, 2025

    Stayed Dec 30, 2024

    Cabin was beautiful, small for a cozy family trip, lots of stairs to get inside the cabin (ok for us but may be difficult for older people or anyone with issues climbing stairs) could definitely use a good dusting of the high ceilings and up the high walls and corners in areas, also if your taking children (like us) their room/beds are RIGHT above the master bedroom and the floors are THIN at night we had to tell them to hang out in the living room till they were ready for bed! (Their 13,12,11,9yrs old) Also the hot water doesn't stay hot long, only 2 could take showers after each other an then wait about 45mins before the next could, we loved the cabin and had a great time there definitely worth the money spent!

  • Gina E.

    Submitted Dec 29, 2024

    Stayed Dec 18, 2024

    Nice cabin not too far from downtown traffic and activity. We enjoyed our stay here and would like to come again.

  • David W.

    Submitted Dec 19, 2024

    Stayed Dec 13, 2024

    Had a great time in Gatlinburg at this cabin! The listing is accurate. Cabin isn’t perfect but it doesn’t need to be. Great location, great amenities, great experience!

  • Randall W.

    Submitted Nov 5, 2024

    Stayed Oct 22, 2024

    Very nice property - the only issue is the outdoor stairs is tough for an older couple !!

  • lee c.

    Submitted Oct 23, 2024

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    Nice place to stay, a bear passed by the first morning there.

  • Amanda R.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2024

    Stayed Jul 10, 2024

    Definitely needs a deep clean,

  • Jamie Lee F.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2024

    Stayed Aug 4, 2024

    Perfect place for our family and pooch while visiting the Smoky Mts. Loved the hot tub after a long day of exploring.

  • Katie M.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2024

    Stayed Jul 27, 2024

    This house is a great place to stay near GSMNP - the location can't be beat, it's wonderful for kids, and the setting is peaceful. Geri is a great, responsive host. Thanks for a great vacation stay!

  • Margaret G.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2024

    Stayed Jun 23, 2024

    Rustic cabin a short drive from downtown Gatlinburg. Fully furnished and equipped with everything we could need during our visit. Picturesque creek running through the front yard. Lovely deck to relax or drink coffee on. We saw 2 bears and an owl ON the deck while drinking coffee one morning. Convenient to town, attractions and Smoky Mtns Park. Cute general store that also serves pizza just a mile down the road.

  • Jessica S.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2024

    Stayed Jul 14, 2024

    We loved our stay at Buddy's Creekside cabin! Super close to downtown without giving up the beautiful wilderness of the national park. We also saw 4 bears while we were there! Such a treat! Geri was the sweetest host and the best communicator we’ve had in all of our VRBO stays.

  • Brandy S.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2024

    Stayed Jun 19, 2024

    Cute cabin in the woods, close to everything!

  • Cheryl W.

    Submitted May 24, 2024

    Stayed May 13, 2024

    Exactly what I expected. Loved the location, the cabin, and how exciting to see an occasional bear on property

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