Located in Gatlinburg, this lodge is in the city centre and near theme parks. Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction and Titanic Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Gatlinburg SkyPark. Anakeesta and Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park are not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Gatlinburg Convention Center - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Gatlinburg SkyPark - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 71 min drive
Restaurants
Ole Smoky Distillery - 12 min walk
Sugarlands Distilling Co. - 12 min walk
Puckers Sports Bar - 14 min walk
Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - 14 min walk
Smith & Son Corner Kitchen - 13 min walk
About this property
King Bear Downtown-Right off the Gatlinburg strip!
An extremely rare find, right in the heart of Gatlinburg, this custom built lodge was designed by Hubert Bebb. Architect Hubert Bebb was a former student of the famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. Mr. Bebb is best known for his architectural design of Clingmans Dome where President Franklin D. Roosevelt held the dedication of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The lodge was custom built for a family of Gatlinburg's early entrepreneurs. The location of the lodge is due to the family-owned hotel (GateWay to the Smokies) located directly on the strip in Gatlinburg before entering into the National Park. Afterwards, the lodge became Gatlinburg's finest B&B and is now open for nightly rental.
The location is perfect for walking directly to the main strip (.03) or simply having your own access to the National Park within walking distance (.05). No need to worry about finding a parking space and no need to worry about traffic. It's unbelievable to have access to both of these locations within less than half a mile. This location is also conveniently accessible to Pigeon Forge via the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Although having the convenience of the location is important, the lodge itself offers numerous amenities. It is handicap accessible. The lodge is all on one level with large hallways and oversized bedrooms making it enjoyable for everyone. Another rare amenity, the lodge sits on a wide level piece of property and a privacy fence throughout its entirety. It offers plenty of flat, paved parking. No need to worry about the elements of the weather outdoors because it also includes an attached carport leading directly into the lodge.
One great amenity the lodge has to offer is the stunning mountain views while still located right in town! There are views of Anakeesta, the city lights of Gatlinburg and the lights of Ober. It has outside living with chaise lounges, dining, tv picnic tables and grill. The hot tub offers an electrical roof and privacy screening if desired. There is an outside fire pit with plenty of seating to be enjoyed at night with the beautiful city lights and moonlite mountains. If that's not enough, the lodge also has an outside shower with stunning mountain views!
The lodge has five large oversized bedrooms. One master is located at the front of the house. It has a king size bed, tv, sitting area, double closets, a large private bathroom with tub & shower and a granite double sink vanity. This master bedroom has direct mountain views while lying in the bed.
The master bedrooms (No.#1 & No.#2) are located directly behind the living space of the home. Master No#1 has a king size bed, a gray chair that folds out to a twin size bed, an electric fireplace, a large private bathroom with a granite double sink vanity, with a shower and a tub. It has a private patio located on the side of the house. Master No#2 has a large wooded mural on the main wall, king size bed, a cream linen couch that folds out into a bed, private bathroom with a walk-in shower and double sliding doors to a patio with stunning mountain views. Both master bedrooms have their own heating and cooling system for personal room temperature setting.
The next two master bedrooms (No# 3 & No# 4) are located down the corridor. Master bedroom No# 3 has two queen beds, a sitting area, tv, private bathroom with a walk-in shower and double sliding doors to the patio with beautiful mountain views. The No# 4 masterbed is located at the end of the hallway. It has a mural on the main wall with a silhouette of trees, king size bed, tv, sitting area, private bathroom with walk-in shower and double sliding doors to the patio looking at the center of all the outside living area. Both master bedrooms have their own heating and cooling system for personal room temperature settings.
The King Bear Downtown Lodge offers free access to three clubhouses! They are all conveniently located within three miles radius from the lodge. Each clubhouse is uniquely different. All of the clubhouses have oversized swimming pools (some have two or three pools at one location), tennis courts, pickleball, basketball, workout facility, gameroom, and children's playground. All guests must have the club pass upon entering.
Weddings- The King Bear Downtown Lodge has been a wedding destination for years. The stunning mountain views, easily accessible location and numerous amenities makes it a perfect wedding venue.
The wedding ceremony venue is located behind the lodge in the large outdoor space with beautiful mountains views. The reception venue is located at the south clubhouse just 3 miles away. The club house includes 12 round tables, 4 six-foot tables, 2 eight-foot tables and 45 chairs. Also included are black linens for all tables, 45 gold chargers, 45 gold napkin rings, 45 white dinner plates, 45 water goblets and 4 chafing dishes. All of this for a $3,000 fee.
A four night minimum stay is required, excluding the $3,000 fee. There are other cabins close by that can be rented separately for additional guests, if needed.
Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Air conditioning
Gym
Parking available
Laundry
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please pay attention to your kids.
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Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
There is a $1000 security deposit.
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Butts in the trash not in the yard
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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 14
Note from host: There is a $1000 security deposit.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
Frequently asked questions
Does King Bear Downtown-Right off the Gatlinburg strip! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at King Bear Downtown-Right off the Gatlinburg strip!?
As of 9 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at King Bear Downtown-Right off the Gatlinburg strip! on 12 Apr 2026 start from AU$1,249, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is King Bear Downtown-Right off the Gatlinburg strip! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at King Bear Downtown-Right off the Gatlinburg strip!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at King Bear Downtown-Right off the Gatlinburg strip!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at King Bear Downtown-Right off the Gatlinburg strip!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is King Bear Downtown-Right off the Gatlinburg strip! located?
Located in the heart of Gatlinburg, this lodge is within a 10-minute walk of Traffic Light #10 and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Gatlinburg Convention Center and Gatlinburg SkyPark are also within 15 minutes.
King Bear Downtown-Right off the Gatlinburg strip! Reviews
Reviews
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The bears! Saw 3 playing in the yard. House was perfect size for 9 people. It was close to town but would have been easier if you could walk to the parkway. Other than that we had a wonderful stay!
The house was amazing and location was perfect. The hosts were great staying in contact to be sure we had all we needed and that we were enjoying our stay. We will definitely stay here again.
This is our second year in a row of staying in King Bear Downtown. The location is great and the amenities fit the needs of our family perfectly. We had a couple of minor issues and called and those were fixed immediately. The bears visited us every day, so we had to make sure we did not leave anything outside or in our vehicles! I would recommend this property to anyone that does not want to traverse stairs or wants to be close to town. Also, the view is great of the mountains and part of the town.
This property was perfect for a large family vacation! The house offered ample space for every guest. The amenities were bountiful and well planned. The home was absolutely beautiful!
Location, owner, and property were all fantastic. Probably my favorite VRBO rental ever. Next time I'm in Gatlinburg with a group, I will rent this place again.
Our group couldn’t have been more pleased with this property! The location was perfect, the home was clean, all bedrooms had their own bathrooms and the owner was very friendly!! We would rent this property again without hesitation!