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Bear Retreat - A Favorite Family Cabin Located In Dogwood Farms

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Bear Retreat - A perfect cabin for families and older adults.
Sit on the front porch and enjoy the serenity from your Wears Valley Cabin Rentals
Bear Retreat Cabin Rental is all about relaxing and sharing memories of Wears Valley Metcalf Bottoms
When you want affordable cabin rentals in Wears Valley book Bear Retreat Cabin Rentals.
Keep on the lookout for black bears in Wears Valley.  We have seen them here at Bear Retreat.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

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Sevierville, TN
  • Smoky Mountain Ziplines
    13 min drive
  • The Comedy Barn Theater
    15 min drive
  • Old Mill
    17 min drive
  • Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)
    25 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Bear Retreat - A Favorite Family Cabin Located In Dogwood Farms

Welcome to Bear Retreat located at the base of Dogwood Farms. This Wears Valley Cabin Rental is perfect for families on the go. Convenient to Pigeon Forge, Townsend, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Bear Retreat provides accommodations for a family of 8.

As you enter the cabin, a small step up is all that is required to gain access to the covered front porch area. Inside guests are greeted to a warm atmosphere of plushness and simplicity mingled with sophistication. The open floor plan allows families and friends to gather round and enjoy spending time together reminiscing about time well spent in The Great Smoky Mountains.

The living room area has ample seating to gather round. The seasonal gas fireplace adds warmth to cold winter nights as you gather round to catch a movie on TV.

The fully equipped kitchen provides a pleasurable atmosphere for cooking up family favorites and enjoying a meal together at the dining room table. The smiles on your family's face will bring joy to your heart.

To the right of the living room, a hallway bathroom is on the left side of the hallway and a bedroom with King Size Bed is on the right. Get a great night's rest and be ready to take on another day in the Smoky Mountains National Park.

To the left of the living room, the Master Suite offers complete relaxation. A King Size Log Bed, TV, and ensuite Bathroom. As of 07/12/2020, Due to the necessity of water conservation, we will no longer be renting the cabin with the indoor whirlpool tub.

Outside on the main level back deck, gather round in the summer months at dusk, and bear watch. You might be just lucky enough to see a bear meandering through the yard. As nightfall rolls in, lights out. Watch the synchronous lighting of the Fireflies as they playfully light up the night sky.

Downstairs, the game room provides hours of indoor playtime for friends & family. The pool table, fooseball table, and air hockey table are excellent options for rainy days in the Smokies. Just added: A Pac-Man Arcade Game Table perfect for kids.....

Just off the game room, Bedroom 3 provides 2 Queen Size Beds and a private bathroom. This room is excellent for those who like to sleep in on vacation.

Outside on the lower deck, an outdoor hot tub, glider, and additional seating can be found. The outdoor charcoal grill can be easily accessed from this level too.

When considering a family vacation, Bear Retreat is truly a fantastic choice.

If you need lodging for other family members, Peek-A-View and Breathless View are located in Dogwood Farms too.

***Pool and fishing pond access located at Honeysuckle Meadows Pool & Deli off of Happy Hollow Road in Wears Valley. Located approximately 8 minutes from the cabin.

There in no cost to use the pool or fishing pond. This is Included in your rental.
Fishing pole rentals available onsite in season.

Maximum Occupancy: 8
2 King
2 Queen Beds

Must be 30 or Older to Rent
Main Roads Are Paved To This Cabin.
Not suitable for U-Haul or Motorcycle Trailers.
Suitable for Motorcycles - Depending On Riding Experience

Check In Time: 5:00 PM
Check Out Time: 10:00 AM

**Please note, we do not give out the address to the cabins prior to your arrival. We can give you a general idea of the location. However, we do not release the exact location prior to arrival.

Property manager

Jerry Sandifer
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

About the area

Sevierville

Sevierville is home to this holiday home. Titanic Museum and Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at SkyPark and Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Dollywood are not to be missed. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Sevierville, TN

What's nearby

  • Christmas Place - 15 min drive
  • Titanic Museum - 16 min drive
  • Island at Pigeon Forge - 16 min drive
  • LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge - 16 min drive
  • Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Baskin-Robbins - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪JT Hannah's Kitchen - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Retreat - A Favorite Family Cabin Located In Dogwood Farms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bear Retreat - A Favorite Family Cabin Located In Dogwood Farms?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Retreat - A Favorite Family Cabin Located In Dogwood Farms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bear Retreat - A Favorite Family Cabin Located In Dogwood Farms located?

Situated in Sevierville, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Smoky Mountain Ziplines, Goats on the Roof and Waldens Creek. Big Top Arcade and Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wish we didn't have to leave
This house was practically perfect in every way. Kids (and adults) loved the game room in the basement. Love the game of counting the bears in the house (we got over 100!)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
As I researched cabins on line and found this one as always hoping it was as nice at the pictures depicted. Not only was it as nice it truly was amazing. The quality of the cabin was followed through with the decor. It’s location is so convenient to Pigeon Forge and yet provided the mountain hideaway we were looking to enjoy. Morning coffee on the deck or evenings just enjoying the quiet. The only thing I would suggest is new sheets on the downstairs beds and there was no instructions for departure. I even hesitated to mention these two things but I know you have ask for any suggestions. Hopefully this cabin is available on our next trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!
We stayed at this cabin for spring break in April. Highly recommend. It was a great location, writhing 15-20 of all park entrances. Located near Pigeon Forge for some in-town fun. The cabin was clean and very well maintained. We requested early check in and it was granted. The communication with owner was fantastic, very attentive and practice. Would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Derrick D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brief holiday
The home was great in terms of size and cleanliness. The odor of the well water was not something we were used to so we used bottled water for brushing teeth and drinking. It would be great to have the bathrooms updated as well. We enjoyed our time at this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
We loved the house but the air hockey table that was advertised wasn’t there. The pool table was broken on one side and the pac man game didn’t work. They sent someone out to help and he was very nice. Wasn’t able to fix the things however.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

rachel w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
The home itself was great, nice, big, roomy, and cozy. My only issue was the decorative, rustic plug in covers did not accommodate our phone chargers and blow dryer.! It was difficult to plug them in.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

michael g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. Basement had plenty of room
We didn't know this cabin used well water. It had a bad smell and was hard to bath in . The wifi wasn't working. Couches need replaced just worn-out. Parking was difficult to close to the road and hard to turn around. Check in was easy and staff was nice. Just needs some updates. Also has owls in attic.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

diana p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing and Enjoyable Vacation
The house is clean and very comfortably furnished. The scenery is beautiful and serene. We loved the game room and the very well furnished basement. We really enjoyed the hot tub. The decks are also one of our favorite places and we spent most of our time sitting outside and enjoying the peaceful scenery. Overall I would highly recommend this property though there were a couple of things that could be improved. The lighting is very dim. Brighter lights would be very helpful in the kitchen. The house is not very well stocked and we had to make a trip to the store for toilet paper , paper towels, and laundry detergent. No complementary items of shower or shampoo products. That wasn’t a big deal but would’ve been nice and something we’ve come to expect based on other places we’ve stayed. The driveway is so steep we only parked there once and had trouble backing up the very steep incline to get to the road. There is barely room for two midsize vehicles in front of the house. That was one of the major drawbacks of this property. We originally had another couple intending to come with us in their own car but were unable to make the trip. If they had come I don’t know how we would’ve parked all three vehicles. Overall we were satisfied with our stay and do recommend this property to anyone who desires tranquil, relaxing surroundings and a clean, comfortable home.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Veronica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
This house was absolutely beautiful. It was very clean and spacious and had everything we needed. My family enjoyed the hot tub, pool table and game tables. The views all around were absolutely beautiful. The check in process was very easy and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alberta M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unforgettable experience at this awesome cabin.
So very clean and cozy. Had everything we needed. The children loved the game room, very comfortable beds, nice kitchen and dining area. Close to downtown Pigeon Forge. We will be back again. Awesome staff at the management office. So very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Cabins In The Smokies
Ruby and Carolyn were both amazing at communicating with us and answering questions. They contacted us two weeks prior to our trip to give us directions and take care of a few details. We truly appreciated all they did. One thing that we'd recommend is to make sure the pool passes are in the cabin in a more visible spot and the pool hours are listed on the pool information sheet. The accommodations and cabin itself were perfect for our crew. We enjoyed every minute. The game room was a hit with our teens. Thank you so much! We'd recommend great Cabins and Bear retreat to others.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
We enjoyed the cabin. It was well appointed and clean
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin
Beautiful home…. Super clean !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jolie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property!
My family loved our stay! The cabin was beautiful! Very clean and had everything we needed. We would definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathlene V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and perfect
Great place to stay with enough room for all. There was a tiny tree lit up and Christmas decorations all around that you felt right at home. Place was over all clean, minus the two dirty dishes with toast and jam spots left on them. Plenty of things to do with a pool table, gaming console, air hockey, and the foosball table, but if you want board games and a deck of card you need to bring your own. Extra blankets might not be a bad idea when temperatures drop in the downstairs area. Also bring extra toilet paper we had to make a run and get some. The driveway was a steep, so make sure you got a car that can muscle a straight hill, if not it only has room for two cars in front of the cabin. Great stay over all, the host was amazing and let us check in a bit early after a long flight and drive it was much appreciated. We would highly recommend this cabin again. Thank you for sharing this wonderful cabin with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Vacation
Our cabin was great! Enough room for everyone and my boys loved having the lower level and game room to themselves. We were close to everything in Pigeon Forge but far enough from all of the traffic and crowds. It was quite relaxing!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F., Kirbyville tx

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
The cabin was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful vacation
The house was very well equipped and we all loved the game room! It was close to everything but still quiet and somewhat secluded. Loved our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Billie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Nice house
We had a few problems but nothing major. The people staying next door were there to party and that was a little loud. There was mold on the ceiling of the bedroom downstairs. There were no extra blankets. The pool is a public pool and was beyond crowded, so we were unable to swim. The game room was nice. The house was pretty clean.

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property
Was a great property, very clean. Kitchen was well stocked with everything a kitchen would need. Enjoyed our stay and will come back again if the opportunity arises.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoying grandchildren
We were able to get away with our daughters family and the kids loved the game room and daughter and son-in-law loved the hot tub. We loved getting together.Beautiful cabin and plenty of room for us all. Only hiccup is the driveway. Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lural H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway
The cabin was perfect. We had such a great time there. The cabin was super clean and spacious. The game room kept us entertained for the whole weekend. We only left for food and one day of site seeing then it was back to the cabin. The nights in the hot tub were awesome. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The game room
The cabin was awesome we stayed in the cabin most of the time, everyone loved the game room downstairs, the cabin was decorated for the season, thanks for the hospitality and the great memories we were able to make in your cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. Plenty of room a little dark compared to pictures.
It was great. Caroline was great to work with. She was very helpful. We really enjoyed our stay. Would definitely go back but I would definitely take a foot stool for master bedroom. Needed for those of us who are vertically challenged. Everything was very clean. Very very steep drive way.

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cabin very family friendly
The cabin was great. Honestly we booked it with three weeks before we wanted to stay so I was looking for some place that would sleep a seven of my family. The HUGE bonus was that not only did the cabin have a hot tub but a pool table, air hockey table, foosball table and a arcade game. The kids loved it. We’d have mini tournaments in the evening. It was great to do things together being as our kids are 16-10. The front desk lady was great also. She gave a recommendation on places to check out and even drew us a map that’s was super helpful. We were close to laurel falls and Abraham falls but out favorite that she told us about was clingmans dome and met calf bottom (ten minutes away) where we could have picnic lunch and play/sit in the water. The view is more in the mountains like just trees. That was ok. The driveway is super steep so we parked out front.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

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