Tucked away in the heart of Gatlinburg, Black Bear Lodge offers a cozy retreat. Unwind by the gas fireplace, indulge in your favorite shows on flat screen TVs, and relax with family games at the pool table or enjoy an outdoor hot tub for ultimate relaxation.
Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Entire cabin
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue
Fireplace
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Black Bear Lodge: Mountain-view Log Cabin Only 3 Miles from Downtown Gatlinburg
Black Bear Lodge is a lovely 2 bedroom log cabin located only 3 miles from downtown Gatlinburg, allowing you to stay in the action with local restaurants and attractions. The fully equipped kitchen and the living area are nicely appointed, allowing plenty of space. The living area is complete with a flat screen TV and a gas fireplace. The bedrooms feature either a queen or king size bed and a flat screen TV. One has a pool table and the other has an in-room jacuzzi. The cabin also offers wifi service, a charcoal grill, a sleeper sofa, and a washer and dryer. An outdoor hot tub sits on the deck for you to relax and enjoy the view. Black Bear Lodge offers many amenities and would make a great vacation spot for you and your family.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Living spaces
Fireplace
Entertainment
DVD player
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Theme park nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Frequently asked questions
Is Black Bear Lodge: Mountain-view Log Cabin Only 3 Miles from Downtown Gatlinburg pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Black Bear Lodge: Mountain-view Log Cabin Only 3 Miles from Downtown Gatlinburg?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Black Bear Lodge: Mountain-view Log Cabin Only 3 Miles from Downtown Gatlinburg?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Black Bear Lodge: Mountain-view Log Cabin Only 3 Miles from Downtown Gatlinburg?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Black Bear Lodge: Mountain-view Log Cabin Only 3 Miles from Downtown Gatlinburg located?
Situated in Gatlinburg, this cabin is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Chapel at Honeymoon Hills and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Traffic Light #3 and Roaring Fork are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Reviews
Reviews
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We had a great time and enjoyed our stay at the Black Bear Lodge. It was conveniently located near downtown Gatlinburg and easy driving distance from Pigeon Forge and surrounding areas. Perfect location for a family vacation in the mountains!
The property was very accurate to the listing online. Wasn't far from the strip. Hot tub and pool table were a hit with the teens. Overall loved the cabin and the location would stay there again with my family.
We had an amazing time here, but the mattresses are god awful, it felt like we were sleeping on cinderblocks. The hot tub played a huge part in loosening up lol. But overall this cabin was in a great location, my family enjoyed themselves.
Very beautiful cabin in the hills. We loved eating breakfast on the covered porch. Although there was a hottub we did not use it. We did use the pool table downstairs. Very nice for the money.
Having a great experience with my husband and kids. The amenities are well equipped as they mentioned only their is little mosquito issues. Otherwise...in a word superb..
Arifine M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Carolyn K.
27 Sept 2024
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Cute
did not like the location. Back porch was too high for me & didn't show that online. I'm afraid of heights. No parking area. Did not like where my car sit at. Wasn't listed on the web about that. I will not pick that location ever again.
I probably want be back to Gatlinburg for quite some time.
Thank You!
This place is a close drive to everything you want to do while also being tucked away. You do have neighbors but there was space between cabins and I never heard or saw them. There are only 4 cabins there so it’s not too crowded. We saw a lot of wildlife around the cabin which I loved!
The only thing I would like to say is they could use some new couches and beds. The couches were cozy and soft but worn in and the beds weren’t super comfy. The squeezed with every move and the pillows were small.
I liked the complementary washing detergent but the dryer took 2 rounds to dry clothes fully so give yourself plenty of time when doing a load of laundry!
I’ll start with the bad:
1. The beds are absolutely horrible. No exaggeration, but the worst mattress I’ve ever tried to sleep on. After the first day I slept on the couch. It was that bad.
2. Advertised as being 3 minutes from downtown Gatlinburg. More like 20.
3. Wi-Fi was horrible but who cares right? My daughter did but it’s not that big of an issue.
Good things:
Very nice cabin, awesome bathtubs and a nice hot tub. Pool table in one of the rooms. Nice and quiet. Overall a nice experience. If they had better beds it would have been 4 stars
Brandon E.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Sarah B.
6 Aug 2024
Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Not very satisfied
Upon arrival, we were given no direction on how to enter the cabin before check in time. Had to call the number when we arrived to the cabin and that’s when we were told we had to go to the office (3 miles away) first. Once we entered the cabin, it looked as pictured, but after being there a few hours, we realized it was not thoroughly cleaned. There was coffee grinds still in the coffe maker from the prior tenant. The pullout couch downstairs had dirt all over the sheets. There were not extra towels and the towels that were available had hairs on them. There were little caterpillars crawling on the walls and floors. The shower curtain in the upstairs bathroom was covered in what looked like mold. The shower was just overall dirty. There was also a bottle of something (didn’t want to pull it out) floating in the hot tub when we went to open it. The curb appeal and location of this cabin was great, though!
We’ve stayed in a few other cabins, and this was definitely our least favorite experience. It’s in The right area/where we like to stay, and it was clean, but otherwise just not great. The bedroom upstairs doesn’t have a ceiling; it’s completely open, so if you have anyone sleeping there (kids who go to bed earlier than everyone else? Another couple wanting any kind of quiet or privacy?) you pretty much can't use the rest of the upstairs which is the kitchen and living room (also the door to go out to hot tub) without disturbing. Also—there is no door for the downstairs bedroom, it just goes down the stairs and you’re in it. So one bedroom doesn’t have a ceiling and the other doesn’t have a door. The internet does not have enough bandwidth to even send and receive text messages, so streaming anything to watch was out of the question. The bedroom downstairs is FREEZING. there are heaters, which do help, but still cold. The kitchen needs double the dishes and silverware; for example, there were only three spoons and three bowls.
If you are planning on just sleeping here (and everyone going to bed at the same time or being okay with no privacy or with noise and light disturbances) but being gone doing other things and eating out the rest of the time, this would work just okay.
Hot tub and pull table are a big plus! Plenty of room. House is represented as it was online. This was our 2nd stay and we will definitely stay again in the future.
Overall had a great stay. Noticed a few things were very dirty. Found food on the pull out sofa, dishes were nasty, and hot tub was low on water, the back deck (very high up) the balcony ledge was VERY VERY loose.
Megan W.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Miranda H.
10 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Cabin review
Our stay was great our only complaints were that the people never contacted me back when I reached out with questions. Also the cabin could have used some extra utensils in the kitchen. Overall a great place to stay.
It was a beautiful and quiet location. Some amenities lacked, which cause us to not be able to clean as efficiently as we would have liked. Things like Kleenex, dish soap, broom, would have been nice included in the fee. Also the carpenter bees were TERRIBLE. We couldn't walk in and out without getting swarmed!
Julie H.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Gary D.
6 Sept 2024
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Black Bear Lodge
Great Location, But a Dark and Dirty place to stay,, Lousy internet strength. ALL the TV's have different controls and service with no instructions on how to use......Did I mention Dirty !!!!