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Mountain Views/Privacy/Game Room/Theatre/Hot Tub/Community Pool/Golfing

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Terrace/patio
Miscellaneous
Relax in your hot tub on a cool fall/winter evening under the covered patio
Games room
Movie Theatre

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Place, Bent Creek Golf Club
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Downstairs Bed

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Main Floor

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bed #1

2 Single Bunk Beds

Upstairs Bed #2

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bed #3

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms

Downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Upstairs #1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs #2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Upstairs #3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Mountain Views/Privacy/Game Room/Theatre/Hot Tub/Community Pool/Golfing

Welcome to Big Daddy's Bear Cave! Where the bears are furry, the cave is cozy, and the fun is plenty! This secluded log cabin hideaway is perfect for a large gathering - whether it be a family trip, friends reunion, or a Big Daddy/Momma Bears' week getaway. Inside you will find over 4000 sq ft of heated/cooled space, tall ceilings, and 5 bedrooms/5 full baths along with a huge game room for all of your entertainment needs. Includes a pool table, foosball table, card table, theatre room, 60 game multicade, Jurassic Park arcade game, basketball shooting game, and even your very own sauna! Make sure to relax in the hot tub on the back porch while taking in the majestic mountain views. Unlike some nearby cabin "colonies", here you will not even notice that you have neighbors. There is barely a cabin in sight and nothing but woods directly around you. And don't forget the amazing mountain views, accessible from all 3 levels of balconies! Also, it is located in the lovely neighborhood of Cobbly Knob which offers onsite golfing through Bent Creek Golf Course, a pickle ball court, and 3 community pools (2 of which are in the neighborhood and about 1 mile away from the cabin)! So you are not completely off the grid. It's only a 20 minute drive to downtown Gatlinburg and 30 minutes to Pigeon Forge/Dollywood. There are plenty of other shops in between including the lovely Arts & Crafts District!

The cabin itself is gorgeous and a well-thought out floor plan. The driveway starts off with available parking for 5 cars. The wrap around porch from front to side to back on the main floor provides great curb appeal and outdoor hang out space. The main floor has an open floor plan to the living and dining areas so you can socialize all in one place while prepping, eating, and watching tv. The large dining table and side counter seating is perfect for the whole crew to enjoy a big meal together. Laugh and eat while gazing at the perfect mountain views. You can also grill out on the back deck while being one with nature. Just keep an eye out for Daddy/Momma Bear as they do tend to roam the neighborhood from time to time ;). During season, you may even catch a glimpse of them with their cubs on your way into/out of the neighborhood! See bedroom arrangements below and floor plan in pics.

Main Floor - 1 king bed
Top Floor - 1 king bed; 1 queen bed; 2 bunk beds - both twin tops and full bottoms
Lower Floor - 1 queen bed and 1 bunk bed - twin top and full bottom

We hope you will include us in your next vacation getaway!! Make sure to take a pic with "Big Daddy Bear" :)

***We will not be able to issue refunds for anything out of our control - including but not limited to weather, wildlife, acts of God, an emergency on your end, etc. We highly recommend obtaining travel insurance if you are at all concerned about having to cancel your trip within the non-refundable window of our cancellation policy***

***Please note that during colder fall/winter months, you may experience ladybugs/Asian beetles that get inside the cabin. Despite our best efforts with pest control and sealing, they gravitate towards the warmth and may find their way in. The good news is that they are harmless and we provide a dust buster to clean them up! This is typical of all the cabins in the area***

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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
Cabin is not completely childproof.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Booking guest will need to electronically sign the rental agreement prior to arrival and is responsible for each present guest to adhere to the rules.

Important information

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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

Gatlinburg

Located in Gatlinburg, this cabin is in the mountains. Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction is a cultural highlight and some of the area's popular attractions include Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. Dollywood and Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park are not to be missed.
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Gatlinburg, TN

What's nearby

  • Bent Creek Golf Club - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 23 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 23 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Anakeesta - 23 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters - 28 min drive - 29.6 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trish's Mountain Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bec’s Grill And Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Split Rail Eats - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Cobbly Nob Cafe & Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • Painted Bear Coffee Co.

Frequently asked questions

Does Mountain Views/Privacy/Game Room/Theatre/Hot Tub/Community Pool/Golfing have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Mountain Views/Privacy/Game Room/Theatre/Hot Tub/Community Pool/Golfing?

As of 6 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mountain Views/Privacy/Game Room/Theatre/Hot Tub/Community Pool/Golfing on 14 May 2026 start from AU$1,055, 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 Mountain Views/Privacy/Game Room/Theatre/Hot Tub/Community Pool/Golfing pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mountain Views/Privacy/Game Room/Theatre/Hot Tub/Community Pool/Golfing?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mountain Views/Privacy/Game Room/Theatre/Hot Tub/Community Pool/Golfing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain Views/Privacy/Game Room/Theatre/Hot Tub/Community Pool/Golfing?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mountain Views/Privacy/Game Room/Theatre/Hot Tub/Community Pool/Golfing located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Bent Creek Golf Club and within 9 miles (15 km) of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Little Pigeon River. Rocky Top Sports World and Mills Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Alexa T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The space of the house was amazing and seeing a bear just made our trip! The host was very quick to respond.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the 2nd time our family has stayed in this cabin. It fits us perfectly. We love the Smokies! Our view was awesome! Hope to be able to book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vinay V.

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

Had a great at the property

We had all the amenities that are necessary and view from the patio was awesome and had a great time at the property
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin truly exceeded our expectations. Everything was well organized and easy to understand. The pictures don't do the cabin or view justice. And it felt a lot bigger in person. There was plenty of space for everyone. Communication between host and guest was phenomenal. Any questions or concerns we had were immediately taken care of. Thank you again for hosting us, it was a trip we will never forget! We would love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon M.

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

Great view!

We really enjoyed our stay there. Well maintained, beautiful cabin. Fantastic view. Very responsive and helpful hosts. Loved the mama bear and here three cubs strolling through our backyard.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james j.

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

Perfect for families!

Our cabin was awesome! Clean and tons of stuff for the kids to do during downtime. The views are out of this world and It was quiet at night. Nothing but great things to say about this property!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David A.

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

Gatlinburg stay

Fantastic place, spacious and well designed. The house had a ton of amenities, the location was perfect, and it had a nice view. Our group of 13 had a great time hanging out at the cabin and exploring Gatlinburg, the kids more so than anyone else.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill T.

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

Smokies

As advertised. Games room popular with grandchildren. Well furnished. Great scenery
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james W.

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

The mountains view was great

It was a great stay. We got to see 2 different Bears. The hot Tub was nice. The theater was nice. Great kitchen. Awesome living room. Its a long walk to the pool.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

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

Heaven

We had an amazing stay at this cabin. It was absolutely beautiful. The cabin was super clean and absolutely stunning. The views are absolutely breathtaking. We highly recommend! The owners are very accommodating and answer all messages very quickly!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Cabin with Wonderful Views

We had a wonderful stay at Big Daddy's Bear Cave. The cabin was perfect for our large group with multiple families. Lots of places to spread out and the views from the porch were incredible. Travis and Kristy were very responsive to all of our questions and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We even saw a Mama bear and her cub pass in front of the cabin. Such a wonderful experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer b.

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

Amazing property! Great stay!

This property is phenomenal. Layout of the home is perfect. Had 3 families together and it was so spacious —big rooms, each with own bathroom, huge play room, fantastic dining area big enough to seat 12-18 at one time. Gorgeous open view. Clean. Great location. Well worth it!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LISA P.

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

Amazing experience in the Smoky Mountains!

Our family had an amazing experience in this cabin. The views are breathtaking, the kids didn’t leave the gameroom and theater, they loved it!! This was our entire families first time in Gatlinburg and def a memorable one!! We loved our stay and communication with the host. They always checked in with us in case we needed anything and took care of any issues right away! We are so happy with our stay!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan D.

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

Davis Family

Need light bulbs. Everything else was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ebony D.

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

Best Family Vacay Ever!

This was our very 1st family vacation out of state and we could not have picked a better home to make fantastic new memories! The kids had a ball in the game room and the jacuzzi! The space and layout were perfect for all 18 of us! The location was perfect to see all the wonderful attractions in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge. The best and most magnificent part of the stay was the majestic views. We stayed in awe of the beauty of Gatlinburg. We got some snow too! The bedrooms were huge and the accommodations were perfect. Most of the adults stayed at the house because it was so relaxing and with the gameroom and porch areas they had a great time lounging at the house. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

April 2022

Our whole group was extremely impressed with stay at this wonderful cabin! Place was fabulous with cabin space, decks, hot tub, theater room, game room, electric fireplace, …..WOW, everything! Kids didn’t want to leave! Perfect timing we had several sitings of bears right out front of cabin and in the backyard! Impressive!!! We had snow too, view of mountains off deck were covered in snow on upper elevations! Other big pluses were parking for three vehicles and Wi-Fi service was very strong! Communications with owner was very helpful, we highly recommend this cabin to others!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom D.

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

Big Daddy’s Bear Cave (Oct. 2023)

Great cabin - communication with owners was very easy. No complaints at all. Very well equipped in all regards. If I was to TRY HARD to come up with anything it might be to turn down the water heater temperature just a little (as a precaution for small children). Also, there are no vertical blinds on the front door to prevent other people from looking in. Both of the above are very minor issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice F.

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

Beautiful

This place is absolutely beautiful. We took a family vacation with my grown children and grandchildren. We had a wonderful time. We could have easily stayed in the cabin the entire time with the game room, the view, etc. Their were only a couple things that might be improved, but nothing to change this rating. There were no dishtowels for us to dry dishes. We couldn't find a broom or any cleaning supplies to wipe down counters etc. Other than that, it was amazing. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zachary B.

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

Cozy and Spacious for a large family

Perfect Cabin for our family of 9!! Lots of room to spread out and relax. The kids loved the entertainment room and our personal favorite was playing pac man!! The views were breathtaking from each floor. We felt like we had our own mountain to ourselves and driving up to the cabin wasn’t scary like I had scene with other cabins. I highly recommend any family who wants to vacation together in the mountains to book here. My only recommendation would be to have a book left there so past guests could write recommendations on where to go and things to do!! **Future Guests:: Make sure you stop at Junction Spirits in Pigeon Forge and pick up a bottle of Black Cherry Whiskey. Thanks so much for providing a clean, spacious, safe cabin for our large family. Zack & April Buteaux
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Margaret N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I would say give this one a try.This host asked for a five star review. He said, "Even if your stay wasn't perfect" leave a 5 star.No apologies just leave five stars.The host did get an exterminator quickly but...I paid for a 5 bedroom 5 bath cabin for 13 guests.Because of mice on the lowest level 4 guests were on couches or the floor upstairs to sleep.The exterminator was extremely nice. But we saw mice 4 out of the five nights. Takes a while. And there are mice holes Life happens. We got by and convinced the kiddos they could use the lower floor they just would not sleep in that bedroom. Even made a game of mice spotting.Over all the cabin was quite nice with a great location. Kitchen well appointed.Spacious living area.Lovely view especially the top master bedroomThe view from top deckview window takes your breath away.All decks lots of seating and great outdoor viewing.Large table could seat everyone for games and meals.Wifi great.Roads to cabin in great condition and easy but fun for flatlanders.Entrance to the Smokey Mountain Park off the main road to cabin a couple of miles down the main road.Try Trish's diner . The pizza place is excellent. The large grocery closer to Gatlinburg is great.The outdoor grill impressed my grillers. They said for a rental one of the best I've forced them to use.Hey we stayed for 5 nights and had a good time. Host did get an exterminator. So now he knows the problem. I'm sure he'll keep on top of it.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane L.

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

Fun family house!

The large dining table sold us on this house and we loved the porches, room variety and watching a soccer match in the theater area! Works well with a variety of ages and interests. The pools were a bit of a challenge to find and small but nice. And we had visits from two bears (or was it one who repeated?) which thrilled the children! Lovely spot! Thanks, owners, for communicating with us when we needed some direction!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce G.

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

Thanksgiving

My family meets every year for Thanksgiving. This home layout was awesome. The kids loved the game room! Everyone had plenty of room to spread out but we also loved the fact that the main level had plenty of room and the dining room area was absolutely awesome. We enjoyed tremendously. The owners were fabulous to work with and provided prompt responses to work questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

melissa f.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

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