Life's a Bear - Mountain views, fire pit, and hot tub!

Gatlinburg, Tennessee
$268 avg/night
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Life's a Bear is a 768 sq. ft. two-bedroom log cabin ideal for a short or long vacation away from the bustle of normal life. This cabin delights with its natural pine tongue-and-groove walls, exposed beams, and metal roof. The living area has a gas stone fireplace and large windows for an unsurpassed view of the expansive Smoky Mountains. Here, you can relax and watch the 50 in Samsung smart TV. The living room extends into the dining area and full kitchen. The washer/dryer unit is housed inan adjacent closet. Both bedrooms sleep two with ease and comfort. The master bedroom has a king bed and an open clothes closet. The second bedroom has two single beds elevated for storage space below. For added privacy, each bedroom has its own vanity (with toilet) room. Each has an entrance to the bathing room where the five-foot shower and the jetted tub are located.

The porch extends the width of the cabin and continues along the far side to accommodate the hot tub. Of course, a table is available for dining, and the firepit – adjacent to the outdoor grill – will take your cares away while you gaze at nature's bounty, listening to local wildlife and spotting fireflies.

Enjoy nature and all its beauty here at Life's a Bear. Among the highlights are watching the early morning mist rise, the sunlight move across the mountainside, and the rosy glow of twilight darken into myriad evening shades. The quiet is relaxing as only the sounds of various birds in flight are heard. At night, the glow of lights from nearby Pigeon Forge along with the twinkling of cabin lights along the mountainside are evident. Come see it for yourself at Life's a Bear. If wishing to vacation with others, nearby cabins by the same owner are Always, Ever After, and Journey's End.

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Below is a list of the nearby attractions we personally enjoy and recommend while at the home, and how far it is to them.

Anakeesta: 3.9 miles
Gatlinburg Space Needle: 4.4 miles
Gatlinburg SkyLift: 4.4 miles
Smoky Mountain National Park Entrance: 7.1 miles
The Island: 7.3 miles
Ober: 7.8 miles
Dollywood/Splash Country: 7.8 miles
Tanger Outlet: 9.7 miles

The minimum age to rent this cozy cabin is 21.

This Gatlinburg vacation home provides 2 towels + 1 washcloth per guest the property sleeps.

AWD/4WD is recommended to reach this classic Appalachian cabin in the Smokies.

Please note this property is not pet friendly — including service animals. Check out our pet-friendly cabins if you're planning to bring fur babies to the Smokies!

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Availability
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 768 Sq Ft (71 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Porch Or Lanai
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Jetted Bathtub Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Theme Parks Nearby Water Park Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

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

    Limited Housekeeping
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Juan

    Submitted Jul 28, 2025

    Stayed Jul 22, 2025

    The views were awsome. There are only about 3 cabins in that block so it was very quiet and without traffic. Very clean and cozy. My kids loved their twin room. About 8 min from Gatlinburg main street and 10 min from Pigeon Forge. Every ammenity worked well. Ample parking space. All the modern confort and still feel like a cabin should be. We would definetly come back. Well done by the owners.

  • Roger

    Submitted Jul 12, 2024

    Stayed Jul 5, 2024

    The cabin was very clean and convenient to get to Gatlinburg and surrounding areas.

  • John F. L.

    Submitted Oct 22, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    Mountain view was beautiful. Nice cabin. We saw three Turkeys, a rabbit, squirrels, a chipmunk and beautiful autumn leaves.

  • Tammie C.

    Submitted Oct 3, 2025

    Stayed Sep 27, 2025

    Cabin has a beautiful sunset view. The cabin was clean and comfortable.

  • Brad D.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2024

    Stayed Sep 17, 2024

    This cabin was as described and probably better. It is like new, perfectly clean and ready. We will definitely be back. The trek up yhe mountain was fantastic. While on the porch in the early evening, we actually had a bobcat sneak out of the brush by the firepit. Don't comolain about the druve up the hill...it's pretty cool!

  • Holly Ann D.

    Submitted May 9, 2024

    Stayed May 6, 2024

    Wonderful little cabin for couple get away! 10/10 all around! No complaints or issues

  • Submitted Apr 5, 2024

    Stayed Mar 31, 2024

    Birthday trip for my grandson was perfect! Cabin was clean with beautiful views, we even had a bear visit us while on the porch. Only complaint would be the construction trash on the lot next to the house.

  • Emily F.

    Submitted Apr 2, 2024

    Stayed Mar 26, 2024

    Cabin was just as advertised- the perfect getaway for a long weekend for our family split between the Smoky mountain park and Dollywood- best of both worlds.

  • Cory B.

    Submitted Nov 14, 2023

    Stayed Nov 10, 2023

    Everything about this cabin was great. The only issue I had was the amount of construction going on in the surrounding lots. It was hard to enjoy a nice evening by the fire pit while a construction crew was 40ft away from me making a lot of racket. but other than that, the cabin was perfect.

  • Marta C.

    Submitted Nov 5, 2023

    Stayed Nov 2, 2023

    Clean and quiet. Far enough away to be peaceful but close enough to have ready access to everything.

  • Margarita E.

    Submitted Oct 22, 2023

    Stayed Oct 9, 2023

    Great cabin. Beautiful view, very clean, and cozy.

  • Christy S.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2023

    Stayed Jul 6, 2023

    We enjoyed the cabin stay and the views while visiting the Smoky Mountains.

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