The Ancient Bear’s Den of the Forgotten Forest

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A rustic house with a stone facade, wooden siding, and a prominent bear statue in the front yard.
A rustic wooden building with a stone facade, a paved entrance, and a fire pit in the foreground.
A hot tub with three control knobs and a visible water level indicator.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a lifeguard sign.
A modern kitchen with a large island, dark cabinetry, and a stone fireplace.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Douglas Lake

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Kodak, TN
  • Place, Douglas Lake
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Wilderness at the Smokies
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Sevierville Convention Center
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Kodak

Located in Kodak, this cabin is near theme parks. Island at Pigeon Forge and Tanger Outlets are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Douglas Lake and The Ripken Experience - Pigeon Forge. Wilderness at the Smokies and Dollywood are not to be missed. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Kodak, TN

What's nearby

  • Douglas Lake - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Wilderness at the Smokies - 15 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Soaky Mountain Waterpark - 15 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Sevierville Convention Center - 16 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Tanger Outlets - 21 min drive - 23.2 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack In The Box - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Otter’s Cove Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Ancient Bear’s Den of the Forgotten Forest have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ancient Bear’s Den of the Forgotten Forest?

As of 7 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ancient Bear’s Den of the Forgotten Forest on 7 Mar 2027 start from AU$991, 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 The Ancient Bear’s Den of the Forgotten Forest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Ancient Bear’s Den of the Forgotten Forest?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Ancient Bear’s Den of the Forgotten Forest?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Ancient Bear’s Den of the Forgotten Forest?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Ancient Bear’s Den of the Forgotten Forest located?

Situated in Kodak, this cabin is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Douglas Lake and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Mountain Cove Marina. Smoky Mountain Knife Works and Great Smokies Flea Market are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very impressed with this property. Much more spacious and well laid out than we even expected. Everything was clean, well maintained, nice beds, just a great overall stay. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 2 Nov 2026
Thank you for the 5-star review! Glad The Ancient Bear's Den exceeded your expectations and that you enjoyed the spacious layout, cleanliness, and comfortable beds. We’d love to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just absolutely amazing! Close to everything! Amazing house!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was amazing; exactly as listed. Escaping into the woods in a themed house was the perfect get away at the end of our tourist trap days. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2026
Thank you for the 5-star review! Glad The Ancient Bear's Den was exactly as listed and provided the perfect themed woodland escape after your tourist days. We appreciate the recommendation and would love to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, everything was easy and as described.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
the property was kind of take on the LOTR movies. i think if you had a child who was really into that, it might be a fun experience. the layout was well done and the kitchen worked well. however on arrival we noticed that some of the blankets appeared to not been laundered and had what appeared to be bodily fluids on them. we sent a message to the property manager who assured us they would take care of it and asked if they could get in right away change the blanket out. However after 36 hours and over 20 (!) messages back and forth, they still had not changed it. Only the night before we left (of a 3 day stay) did they deliver Walmart bags with unlaundered blankets in them and did not take the soiled blankets with them.On a lesser note, be aware that though the cabin includes a "Beorn the Bear" themed salt and pepper shaker (both were dirty), AND they do not actually supply salt and pepper.To be clear, accidents happen and things get overlooked. What made the situation bad was that the managers did not seem to care about solving the problems. They could easily have taken the blankets during the day and laundered them in a hour or two but they kept prevaricating and telling us they would "take care of it", but obviously did not care to.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2026
Thank you for staying at The Ancient Bear's Den and for the review. Appreciate the feedback and hope to host you again for a much improved stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
THE ANCIENT BEARS DEN at The forgotten Forest, was completely as advertised. Movie memorabilia all throughout the house. The planted rooftops were an awesome accessory. A place was clean and comfortable. Everything was as expected, complete with its own "precious"if you're a fan of the movies you will love this place! The whole FORGOTTEN FOREST, is amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The ancient bears den was absolutely perfect!! Our family (2 adults , 3 teens) had the best time. The decor was absolutely stunning. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed to cook. We enjoyed all of the attention to details and had a Hobbit marathon. We the property has some beautiful public spaces but there is some construction going on . The construction didn’t bother us at all. We were in town for the Smoky mountains. The Smokies are about an hour away but it’s an easy drive. There are plenty of shops in the area for anything you might need. The cabin was better than we expected and really made our trip magical. We will absolutely be returning.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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