King Bear Downtown-Right off the Gatlinburg strip!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Anakeesta
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Master

1 King Bed

Room 1

1 King Bed

Room 2

1 King Bed

Room 3

2 Queen Beds

Room 4

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Public

Toilet

Room 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Room 2

Toilet · Shower only

Room 3

Toilet · Shower only

Room 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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, 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, small couch, 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.

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King Bear Cabins
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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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.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gatlinburg

Located in Gatlinburg, this holiday home is in the city centre and near theme parks. SkyPark and Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park and The Ripken Experience - Pigeon Forge. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Gatlinburg Space Needle. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gatlinburg, TN

What's nearby

  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Gatlinburg Space Needle - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • SkyPark - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Anakeesta - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Crawdaddy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Smith & Son Corner Kitchen - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does King Bear Downtown-Right off the Gatlinburg strip! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is King Bear Downtown-Right off the Gatlinburg strip! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this 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?

This family-friendly Gatlinburg holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of Traffic Light #10 and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Gatlinburg Convention Center and Gatlinburg Space Needle are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Svetlana D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Home Away From Home

I can't say enough great things about our experience at this stunning property! From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by how beautiful and well-maintained the home is. The owners have truly thought of everything to make it a comfortable and luxurious stay. The space is incredibly spacious, with stylish and modern decor that made us feel right at home.The location is ideal, just a short wak from local attractions, restaurants, and shops. But the real charm of the property is the peaceful, serene atmosphere—it felt like a true retreat.Thank you for providing such a wonderful place to stay. Highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a relaxing and memorable vacation experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property

I booked this wonderful place for myself, my sons, and their families. There were 10 of us. The house was very spacious and comfortable. We enjoyed the hot tub, fire pit, and pool table almost daily. I agree with other guests on the gorgeous views and great location yo everything. We all highly recommend this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

cindy r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The property was as described. The accommodations were great. Kitchen well appointed. Starters of everything, including firewood. The level property was great for our group as we had kids and older adults. Played cornhole almost daily. The heating/cooling system was tricky to figure out, but ok once we did. Ample parking. Very close to downtown but not ideal for walking...very steep and winding road. Bears visited in the yard on 2 different days. Ample outdoor seating. Hot tub was perfect. Have to pull up on joystick of video games to make it work. Overall, it was a great stay, and we hope to be able to do it again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great!!!

The perfect spot to stay in Gatlinburg! We’ve stayed here multiple times and every time has been great!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Military reunion

There was 3 couples and 1 widow. We meet each year for a Vietnam reunion. We really loved this house and location was great except us older people couldn’t walk to town 😊the house was equipped with everything we needed. The owner was great. First day no hot water but we had hot water in a few hours after we contacted him. Would come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

BEAR Friendly!

King Bear Downtown was a wonderful find for our group of 9 ladies, all Baby Boomers. The home was exactly as described. Each bedroom was large and had an attached bathroom. The layout of the home provided privacy in the bedrooms and a warm, comfortable, and welcoming atmosphere in the gathering areas. We spent hours talking around the kitchen table and relaxing in the family room. The kitchen was well stocked. The exterior area had several conversation areas, a fire pit and hot tub. We chose to not utilize the outdoor areas because shortly after we arrived we had a visit from Big Bear and he visited again the next morning. We enjoyed watching the bear and decided to leave the outside areas for him—since we are slow moving! Accolades to Dan, with King Bear Cabins, for his quick response to our request for assistance with a water heater serving the kitchen and front bedroom. Our stay at King Bear Downtown was fantastic and we look forward to returning next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Euchre Group Vacation

The layout of the house was great for 4 couples and the kitchen was big and had everything you needed and more. The house’s location is nice for views and short distance to drive to town, but really is not walkable unless you are young and in great shape ( too steep). The house needed a more through dusting ( headboard and under beds). And the hot water heater for the front of the house kept kicking off. I would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing house!

The Franklin Lloyd Wright design is iconic and flows so well. The bedrooms all with their own full bathrooms is wonderful for multi-family trips. The backyard area and views were immaculate for family pictures, a Mountain View, and plenty of places to run around and park. We saw more bears in the yard than all of our the trips to Gatlinburg combined. They were not a bother to most of us, they just kept eating the floor mats, must have been delicious. One of our favorite spots we’ve been in, so convenient to the strip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect property for our stay!

The property was as described in the listing and perfect for our family getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nolan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, Great Location, Beautiful Cabin

Property was immaculate and perfect for my trip
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion

Perfect size for 5 couples, huge bedrooms with attached bath, and lots of beautiful level outdoor spaces. Close to town and activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We had a fabulous stay and enjoyed the convenience of the house. Saw lots of bears on the road to town and in the backyard, so be cautious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

King Bear

Overall, everyone in our party enjoyed the property. Great backyard, hot tub, fire pit and bedrooms were large with bathrooms in each. The additional bathroom was also very nice for people to use when their respective bathroom/shower was in use. We saw bears everyday - one affectionately named "Tater" since he was there every day and other larger bears that were not as "social" which was good. A couple quick suggestions would be to have hangers in the closets, additional toilet paper, garbage bags, and paper towels since a large group of people go thru them quickly (before our store run) although we were fine with those provided. Overall, a great stay and we would stay again in the future! Owner was quick to respond to any questions or problems we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephanie m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!!!!

This house is perfect! We had 8 adults and 4 kids, and everyone had plenty of room. The house is in a prime location. You can walk to all of Gatlinburg (although it's a steep hill back up!), the river and hiking trails. It's also close to the bypass, so when you are going to dollywood you can go around all the Gatlinburg traffic. The house has everything you need, and the owners are very responsive if you need anything. And the yard is huge and flat so the kids had a great time playing! And we saw multiple bears, and even a bobcat! We highly recommend this house, and will stay here again on our next trip to Gatlinburg!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sena M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Return visit to King Bear Downtown

Once again we had a wonderful time staying at King Bear Downtown.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Fun

We really enjoyed this property. It is close to the strip. We loved the back yard and hot tub. We used the fire pit every night and played bag toss. It was great family time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it

This was the third time we stayed here for our annual vacation. Perfect set up for my family. Great location.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Gatlinburg Geaway

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!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connor N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun area.

Nice rooms, kitchen, location, hot tub. Good with the bear warning as a family did come through the yard. Vacuum was clogged but were able to fix.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful, beautiful place to relax, go hiking and shopping is just down the road. Quite & Peaceful!

Enjoyed the time with family. Everyone had their on roomw/bathrooms. So much fun playing pool and enjoying the a fire indoors and outside too! Blessings to you for everything! Hoping to come back next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house great location.

We loved our stay and will definitely stay here again. Thanks!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

10/10 would recommend

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

jonathan k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend

Great stay in the heart of Gatlinburg. Well equipped, nicely decorated , comfortable and cozy home. The wood burning fireplace is fantastic. A very clean well maintained property
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything advertised

This place is awesome! Host responded quickly when we had an issue with the heat. It turned out to be "operator error" by us! The bedrooms are very spacious. The fireplace was so nice. This place is everything advertised! Thanks to the host! We will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by King Bear Cabins

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The great state of Tennessee is our home . We absolutely love our state and truly love the Great Smoky Mountains. We enjoy hiking and the love the great outdoors. The reason why we like to host is because we love to travel ourselves. It is important to have the best experience possible when traveling. We believe in detail, making sure to offer everything necessary to accommodate everyone's needs. We have encasements on all of our mattresses, pillowcases and wash our quilts regularly. Everyone should rest well knowing that we have went to extreme measures for their safety and their enjoyment when staying with us. If someone is fortunate enough to make the trip to the Great Smoky Mountains, we want to make it the best experience possible for them. It is a place to make memories that will last you a life time!

Why they chose this property

There is no prettier place in the world than the Great Smoky Mountains! It is truly one of a kind. The beauty is captivating. It brings comfort and peace to this fast pace world we live in. The Great Smoky Mountains is some Gods greatest work. Be still and know I am God. The sound of the streams are soothing the mountains are larger than life with the moving smoke constantly changing! It is a must see in life. It is a magical place unlike any other in the world.

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