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Winter is here! Smokies! Indoor Pool, Private Hot Tub, Arcade!

Cabin with kitchen, near Island at Pigeon Forge

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Your Smokies Cabin Awaits You
The private hot tub is ready for you to enjoy after a long day of hiking
Enjoy coffee on the upper floor deck while watching nature.
Sunset at Big Bear Retreat
Family room for making memories with your loved ones.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Pigeon Forge, TN
  • Place, Island at Pigeon Forge
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Titanic Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Powder Room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Winter is here! Smokies! Indoor Pool, Private Hot Tub, Arcade!

Welcome to Big Bear Retreat – Your Smoky Mountain Getaway!
Escape to this cozy, cabin-style townhome located in the heart of Pigeon Forge, TN. Nestled in Big Bear Resort and Lodge, this spacious 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath, 1,500 sq ft retreat comfortably sleeps 6 (inquire about additional guests!) and offers everything you need for a memorable stay.

Enjoy top-notch amenities including a private hot tub, community indoor and outdoor pools, and unbeatable access to the area’s most popular attractions. You’ll be just:

1 mile from Pigeon Forge Parkway
5 miles from Dollywood
10 miles from Great Smoky Mountains National Park
12 miles from downtown Gatlinburg
Whether you’re here for adventure, relaxation, or family fun, Big Bear Retreat is your perfect home base in the Smokies!

***NO TRAILER PARKING ONSITE***
***Private Hot Tub, Indoor and Outdoor Community Pools and Community Hot Tub ***

Lower floor bedroom:

-Queen bed
- Sofa with queen pullout that sleeps 2
- Fireplace
- Smart TV with Roku, Cable access via Xfinity app
- Outdoor access to grill on back deck
- Full bathroom with tub/shower with shampoo, conditioner and body wash

Main Floor Living and Dining Rooms:

- Sofa with queen pull out that sleeps 2
- Large screen Smart TV with Cable and Roku- please remember to bring your Netflix log in!
- Fireplace
- Dining table for six

Upper floor bedroom

- King bed
- TV with Cable
- Ceiling fan
- Full bathroom with shower with shampoo/conditioner/body wash

Outdoor areas:

- Hot tub inside the screened in second floor deck
- Upper and Lower Decks with rocking chairs facing wooded views
- Gas grill on first floor deck

Other:

- Wifi
- Washer/Dryer
- Dinnerware
- Dining utensils
- Pots
- Pans
- Cooking utensils
- Dish soap
- Kitchen sponge
- Electric stove/oven
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Two coffee makers (one regular, one Keurig)
- Iron and ironing board
- Towels/hand towels/washcloths/bath mat
- Shampoo/Conditioner/Body Wash
- Hair dryer

Thank you so much for considering staying at Big Bear Retreat! Please don't hesitate to contact me with your questions.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
Must sign rental agreement upon booking. Will be sent via email.
There will be a $500 security hold placed 2 days prior to arrival and released 7 days after departure.
Must follow all house rules including but not limited to no pets, no smoking and no parties.

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 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

Pigeon Forge

Located in Pigeon Forge, this cabin is near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Douglas Lake, while Titanic Museum and Dollywood's Splash Country are popular area attractions. Dollywood and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies are not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Pigeon Forge, TN

What's nearby

  • Christmas Place - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Island at Pigeon Forge - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Great Smoky Mountain Wheel - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Titanic Museum - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge - 3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paula Deen's Family Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Timberwood Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mel's Classic Diner - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Winter is here! Smokies! Indoor Pool, Private Hot Tub, Arcade! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Winter is here! Smokies! Indoor Pool, Private Hot Tub, Arcade!?

As of 9 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Winter is here! Smokies! Indoor Pool, Private Hot Tub, Arcade! on 26 Nov 2025 start from AU$873.93, 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 Winter is here! Smokies! Indoor Pool, Private Hot Tub, Arcade! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Winter is here! Smokies! Indoor Pool, Private Hot Tub, Arcade!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Winter is here! Smokies! Indoor Pool, Private Hot Tub, Arcade!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Winter is here! Smokies! Indoor Pool, Private Hot Tub, Arcade! located?

Situated in Pigeon Forge, this cabin is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Pigeon Forge Community Center and within 3 miles (5 km) of Titanic Museum and Island at Pigeon Forge. Lumberjack Feud and The Track are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

stacey h.

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

Awesome stay

The stay was great. The space was clean we had ample room. The jacuzzi was warm. Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Tennessee family vacation

We loved the location. Close to everything
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Robert V.

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

Gatlinburg Getaway

Quaint property with many amenities. Property Manager was responsive to our questions and we enjoyed our stay very much. Super clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

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

Beautiful log home close to everything.

The cabin was amazing. All of our activities were just 5-7 minutes away even with Christmas traffic. Definitely plan to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Martin R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location & Responsive Host—but the First-Night Heat Was Real

We stayed June 23–27 with three little ones. The cabin itself is roomy, tucked away, and close to Dollywood and Pigeon Forge attractions. Unfortunately, we arrived to a toasty 82 F interior. We set the thermostat to 70 F and alerted the host, who replied quickly and asked us to give the system time. After a few hours out exploring we returned to an only-slightly-cooler 78 F, making the first night uncomfortable. By the next evening—after a full day at Dollywood in 90 F heat—the HVAC finally caught up, and the rest of the stay was pleasantly cool.Housekeeping was mostly solid, but the pull-out couches had crumbs/debris and we chose not to use the pullout beds. There’s a cosmetic ceiling crack in the basement that wasn’t mentioned ahead of time; it didn’t affect our stay but was surprising. Beds and showers were comfortable, decks were peaceful, and most neighbors were courteous (one loud night).The biggest amenity let-down was the lodge’s community pool: small, zero shade, and warmer than bathwater—more “hot tub” than cool dip.Overall: (4/5). Location and host responsiveness were excellent; a pre-arrival A/C check and a deeper clean on pull-outs would make this place an easy five stars.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Rick G.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Location was really great, short drives to all the touristy stuff.The rest was very average. Did not use outdoor anything.(Outdoor pool was down for cleaning, lower grill was rusty-dirty-gross, hot tub space not been floor swept in long time- smelled of chlorine but very worn and sand/gravel in bottom) Some main room/bedroom furniture so worn did not use - had to report broken table from a prior rental. Finally got pin codes to HOA's indoor pool / game area halfway through stay and did use those - pool was ok , game area ok but pingpong table broken and barely usable. No TV remotes for the 3 TVs only a cable rmt and 2 roku - so had to sort manually changing 'inputs' with side panel bttns. Had to reprogram 2 Roku remotes to actually work. One of those only worked if full time on a charging cable, requested batteries for the other. Had to request hand towels and bath mat that were not provided. In short, made due for spending most of our time Out and About but fell short as a place to hang out and enjoy the space... and requesting all the things needed that should have been 100% before arrival - was very annoying...
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time on our trip. The kids loved the hot tub inside the house and outside as well. The home was clean and very close to all attractions. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

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

Happy

The cabin was well kept, would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was great. The accommodatiions were clean and beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debi V.

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

Beautiful and convenient

Close to attractions and Smokey Mountain National Park! We had so much fun
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce N.

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

Great location , only 5 minutes to the heart of Pigeon Forge.

Ages ranged from 73 to 6. Very nice for a family vacation! Nice amenities, very quiet and family oriented!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony T.

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

Great Stay.

The cabin was very clean Located close to everything extremely quiet. We had a fantastic time and will be back to stay again soon! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeff R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Poor check in experience

Bedding is very worn.It was ok but wouldn’t stay in this cabin again.Having the wrong door code sent to us the first time is never a good sign. It was resolved in 10 minutes but after a day of traveling not what you want to deal with. The next door cabin said they had the same problem. I have used vrbo a few times and this was the first problem on ch in
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

amy S.

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

Easy, clean,very convenient location

Great Cabin and location is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri J.

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

Clean and comfortable cabin!

Great property close to everything. We enjoyed the game table and the clean hot tub! Beds were comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked. Great communication with Mona throughout the stay! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy W.

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

Location Location Location

Great location 2 minutes from main strip. Everything was as listed. Loved the hot tub. Lots of room to spread out. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ewa K.

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

Nice cabin close to everything!

We stayed in the cabin with 4 kids. Cabin was clean, a bit older, but everything was good. It is like a duplex, connected to the other cabin. We liked the room downstairs with sleeper sofa and queen bed for kids to sleep there. Arcade games were great! The only thing that we didn't like was a mattress on the sleeper sofa. It was not very comfortable. Hot tub was good. Pool was across from the cabin, water wasn't very clean in it, but it is not owner's fault. We liked how close the cabin was to the center of the Pigeon Forge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Airstriker11

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

Great location

We were looking for a good location to be in the action as we have teens that never stop, and this cabin did not disappoint. Plenty of space, stocked well and centrally located for tons of activities!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katheryn Y.

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

Ms

Everything was really great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bundy F.

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

Super responsive

Our stay was great! Cabin was close to the parkway and ballfields we were playing at. Any question we had was answer quickly! Great first experience in Pigeon Forge.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony U.

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

vacation

The property worked well for us. Well equipped and quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana R.

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

Perfect getaway

We loved this property! Definitely would like to go back. The beds were comfortable. I would not sleep on the sofa bed upstairs as it is too uncomfortable but the queen and king bed are great! I would bring extra towels as there are not enough towels for showering and bathing but there are towels for the jacuzzi. The area is really nice and secluded but close to nearby activities!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

MK B.

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

Nice clean cabin in a great location!

Had a great time here. Cabin was very clean and had all the amenities you could want. The kids loved the arcade machine! It's close to everything, yet pretty secluded. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbie B.

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

Amazing Location!

We chose the Bear’s Den Resort because it’s less than a mile from the Pigeon Forge Parkway and so close to the Island and restaurants. We loved that this cabin was very close to the entrance of the resort. The split level of this cabin worked so well for us. The boys stayed in the downstairs living area and we couldn’t hear any noise upstairs. My nephew loved the arcade! The loft bedroom was spacious and had plenty of storage and its own full bath. The hot tub was great after long, busy days. Mona was amazing with communications and so nice. Our only complaint is the mattress on the living room pull out couch. It’s very uncomfortable, so much that you can feel the springs. My mom made it work by piling extra blankets on top, which thankfully there were plenty extra in the downstairs cabinet. The sofa mattress in the lower level was comfy. I would definitely rent this cabin again and hopefully the sofa bed mattress can be easily replaced. Overall, it was an amazing stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mona

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What makes this property unique

Sleeps up to 8 people (6 is the standard amount, please inquire about additional guest fees)! Plenty of space to kick back and relax in privacy. 3 TVs, up to 400 Mbps wifi, 2 fireplaces, high ceilings, and access to the indoor and outdoor pools of the resort.

Hot tub on private back porch overlooking a quiet wooded setting.

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