Located in Chalet Village, a neighbourhood in Gatlinburg, this cabin is in a rural area and near theme parks. Ober Mountain and Wilderness at the Smokies 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. Anakeesta and Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park are not to be missed. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
Herbert Holt Park - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
Ripley's Super Fun Zone - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
Anakeesta - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
Getting around
Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 65 min drive
Restaurants
Ole Smoky Distillery - 7 min drive
Sugarlands Distilling Co. - 7 min drive
Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - 7 min drive
Puckers Sports Bar - 7 min drive
Tennessee Cider Company - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Big Bear by the brook have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Big Bear by the brook?
As of 27 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Bear by the brook on 2 Dec 2026 start from AU$636, 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 Big Bear by the brook pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).
How much is parking at Big Bear by the brook?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Big Bear by the brook?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Big Bear by the brook?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Big Bear by the brook located?
Located in Chalet Village, this cabin is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Anakeesta and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Hillbilly Golf and Historic Ogle Log Cabin are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Host was very responsive. Cabin is outdated but cozy. Cabin needs house numbers to help identify location. The pool was closed due to storms that had hit earlier that week so we didn’t get to use it. The hot tub had dirt on the inside. Beds were super comfortable.
the host was wonderful. The property was clean and had extra supplies/necessities. Easy to find and cozy to stay. We will book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Pete C.
5 July 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location
Cabin was not bad, does need major cleaning, spider web and spiders everything in the cabin, the front deck you will have to fight your way thru the cob webs, hot tub lights do not work and where it is, you have to watch the stuff falling off the roof into the hot tub. The deck is being eaten away from ants, Took a shower the first day there and 2 BIG spiders were in the corner of the shower, Parking! If you have a full size SUV, it's very hard to get turned around in the drive,(you can not back up because if the steep drive)There was enough table wear, and kitchen utensils, Over all, I would give this cabin a 6 out of 10
Absolutely awesome stay. House was clean easy to find very secluded. We even had a bear visit while we were there. The host was very easy to reach and very accommodating.
Don't stay here!This property was not as advertised. The pictures are extremely old and do not represent the condition of the cabin. It was extremely dirty inside and out. The spider webs have not been knocked down in years. The house was not marked with a sign or numbers so very difficult to find. The porch and stairs are rotting. Some of the railing has been replaced with random 2x4 and is not in accordance with state codes and not safe. The hot tub just smelled like chlorine, we were not getting in that. There were leaves everywhere. There is no grass or anywhere for a dog to go outside to the bathroom. As for the inside the host claims it gets clean but it does not. The floors were sticky, the towels are stained and smelled, there were old coffee grounds left in the coffee pot. Upstairs there are urine stains in the carpet and the sheets had a strong perfume smell. The whole cabin was very musty and smelled like mold. We spent the first 2 hours trying to clean and get rid of the smell. I messaged the host and she refused to respond. After one night we left. I called Vrbo to let them know what was going on and Amanda responded to them and refused a refund and denied the condition of the cabin despite all the pictures I sent. We didn't care about the refund we just didn't want to stay somewhere so disgusting and unsafe.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2026
Thanks for your feedback. As it sounds, I'd have contacted the host promptly and left immediately. This was not the case, you stayed more than half the time and then tried to demand a refund. We would have loved to have had the opportunity to review your complaints, but instead money did seem to be the remedy for all your problems. We are thankful that you found somewhere else to go & do not welcome you back. In the future before you book, check that it is not in the woods, where spiders live.
We came up to the Smokies with my family recently and enjoyed our stay here. My kids really loved the arcade system upstairs (OK, I did too). The place was in a good location, close to both Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Overall, we had a great time!