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Mountainside Luxury Near Downtown with Private Views, Fireplace + Hot Tub

Cabin with a water park, near Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

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Welcome to Cozy Bear Lodge
Exterior View with Parking for Four Vehicles
Hot Tub, Partial Mountain View
Game Room - Pool Table, TV and Fireplace
Deck

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12177.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
  • Place, Anakeesta
  • Place, Gatlinburg Convention Center
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

1st Bedroom

1 King Bed

2nd Bedroom

1 King Bed

3rd Bedroom

1 King Bed

Living Room

3 Double Sofa Beds

3 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Mountainside Luxury Near Downtown with Private Views, Fireplace + Hot Tub

Only five minutes from downtown Gatlinburg but far enough off the beaten path to provide plenty of peace and privacy, Cozy Bear Lodge has everything you’ve always wanted in a vacation cabin—and more. And because the three-bedroom, three-floor lodge can sleep up to twelve people, you can invite friends and family to enjoy it with you.

As you drive up the ridge to Cozy Bear Lodge, you’ll be delighted by the lush woodlands. And once you step out onto the rear decks and look out toward the Great Smoky Mountains, you’ll be even more dazzled. That’s why you’ll find plenty of seating, including rockers and a swing, from which you can take in a natural beauty surrounding you. You can even soak up the views while soaking in the seven-person hot tub. It’s especially magical at night under a canopy of twinkling stars.

You can relish the vistas indoors too, thanks to the picture windows of the great room—and this is one great room truly worthy of the name. Not only is it large and airy, but it’s beautifully appointed too. Stretch out on one of the sofas to watch a movie or the big game on the 60-inch flat-screen HDTV with cable, Netflix and Blu-ray player. Nestle in an armchair by the fireplace with your tablet to take advantage of the free Wi-Fi or sprawl out on the rug to play board games with the kids, you’ll find a number of games to choose from in the cabin. This is a quality room for spending quality time with your nearest and dearest.

The dining table easily seats 10 people. After you clear the dinner dishes, you might want to bring out a jigsaw puzzle ordeal everyone in for a game of rummy. Or you can head downstairs to the game room to shoot some pool on the full-size billiard table. If pool’s not your game, why not keep the others company while watching a favorite show on the 42-inch flat-screen TV?

If you thought the common rooms were comfortable, wait until you see the three en-suite bedrooms. There’s one on each floor, and each has its own full bathroom. Each also has a king-size bed with a sumptuous pillow-top mattress—sweet dreams are practically guaranteed! You’ll also find a flat-screen TV with DVD player, plenty of storage, a ceiling fan and doors that open onto a deck or a balcony. You can slip out early in the morning to catch the sunrise over the mountains or late at night for a romantic spot of stargazing without waking the others.

The two sofas in the great room and the sofa in the game room open into beds as well—and given how luxurious those rooms are, we don’t think anyone will mind camping out in them!

Cozy Bear Lodge’s kitchen is fully equipped with appliances, pots and pans, tableware and all the other accouterments you need to prepare three square meals a day or simply reheat leftovers. There’s a charcoal grill outside as well, which will please any barbecue-lovers in your group. Other amenities include a washer and dryer, a CD player/stereo, movie channels including HBO and Showtime and unlimited long-distance calling.

And let’s not forget Cozy Bear Lodge’s prime location. It’s just a little over a mile from downtown Gatlinburg! Once you’re downtown, you’ll have your choice of restaurants, breweries and attractions ranging from an aquarium to the Guinness World Records Museum. The lodge is also less than 10 minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, a true must-visit. Even Dollywood is less than a half-hour’s drive.

It’s easy to see why Cozy Bear Lodge is such a favorite with visitors. Don’t miss your chance to be one of them—book your stay today and get ready for what might be your best vacation yet.

Please note that Cozy Bear Lodge is no longer able to accommodate pets.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Gatlinburg

Located in Gatlinburg, this cabin is near theme parks and in the mountains. Titanic Museum and Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. Gatlinburg SkyPark and Gatlinburg Space Needle are not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Gatlinburg, TN

What's nearby

  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Anakeesta - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Gatlinburg Space Needle - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 5 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cliff Top Bar & Grill - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Ole Red - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tennessee Cider Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pancake Pantry - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountainside Luxury Near Downtown with Private Views, Fireplace + Hot Tub pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Mountainside Luxury Near Downtown with Private Views, Fireplace + Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountainside Luxury Near Downtown with Private Views, Fireplace + Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mountainside Luxury Near Downtown with Private Views, Fireplace + Hot Tub located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 2 miles (3 km) of Historic Ogle Log Cabin, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect setting, perfect place, perfect weather, perfect time & a perfect place for a repeat vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Becca H.

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

Motorcycle Trip

Check in was simple, the stay was nice and the hot tub was appreciated after a 15 hour motorcycle ride.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

Great Cabin!

Wonderful experience! Great location- close to Gatlinburg. We brought our pup and he was happy with to watch out the windows. We saw 3 bears right outside the cabin, so our trip was a success!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

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

Great cabin!

The cabin was very clean and had lots of room for my family! We especially enjoyed the porches on every level.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John K.

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

Cozy bear lodge

All around a great stay, saw lots of bears, cabin is as advertised, and would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorna N.

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

Cozy Bear

The property was very nice. It was perfect for our stay. It was convenient to all attractions. The cabin was very neat and clean. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan N.

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

Weekend getaway

The house was great for a weekend getaway. Enjoyed relaxing in the hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Billy O.

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

Great Thanksgiving

I could not have asked for a nicer experience from booking the trip to the actual stay to leaving everyone my kids and grandkids have a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber E.

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

Family getaway

The cabin was perfect for what we needed and close to everything! Big enough for all 11 of us and all ages! We stayed for a week and it wasn’t long enough!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim J.

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

Family Vacation

We were extremely happy with the cabin. Everything was just as it was pictured in the ads. Loved the view, hot tub and space to spread out with our 2 grown children, their spouses and our grandchildren. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others. We also were visited on more than one occasion by Mama bear and her 3 cubs.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Christine C.

House great... disappointed with area!!

House was perfect!! View from deck beautiful!! Close to all area attractions ....However very disappointed with rental agency. I specifically asked if this was in the area where the fires were and I was told NO! Then we arrive to find Cozy Bear Lodge was 1 of only 3 houses left standing on Loop Rd. Every house was burned to the ground with only the foundation or fireplace left. Because of the fires this made for a very eneasy drive up a very steep and curvy road with no bordering homes not to mention constant large construction and tree service trucks going up and down all day on a one car only road. Although Cozy Bear Lodge was beautiful and extremely lucky to have survived this devistation we probably would not return until homes are rebuilt ... if they ever rebuild 🙁
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2017

4/10 Poor

Sheri W.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

What a let down!

When we arrived, the hose was still running in the hot tub & had overflowed onto the lower 2 decks. The coffeepot was broken & there were no drain plugs in the sink. The bathtub downstairs did not drain while taking a shower so one had to stand in water....it drained out after about 3 hours. Some of these things were taken care of....the most disgusting thing was the bugs! We had so many spider bites on all of us...there were webs everywhere! Two days before leaving my daughter felt something climbing on her while sitting on the couch....it was a huge cockroach!!! We found several more small ones on the kitchen counter the next day!! I called & complained because I was VERY UPSET & they indicated they could come out & spray... 3 & 4 year old children cannot be exposed to pest insecticide spray! I understand that in the mountains you are going to have insects around, but paying that much per night to stay in a place, they should be more proactive and spray to prevent these things from happening! There were lots of spider webs in the windows which should have regularly been cleaned! Not a happy camper here! I think I am due a refund!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sydney B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay!! Place is exactly as described and pictured! We loved the views and coziness of this cabin! Location was great too — it was conveniently located to a grocery store, pizza shop, the downtown Gatlinburg area. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean, with plenty of room for 11 of us. There was ample parking. With 11 adults, sometimes headed in different directions, being able to have 4 cars was convenient. We loved the proximity to town, but still being out in a cabin and all in the same place so when we were not out doing something we were all together. My favorite part, the number of bear that we saw. Loved seeing them multiple times a day.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall W.

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

Cabin

Good stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

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

Comes by the name honestly

Loved staying in this cabin, was a little scary driving up to it for this Kansas girl, but loved the surroundings and seeing bears everyday did not disappoint at all. Very nice place. Beds were a little off.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JeriAnn A.

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

Visit to the Smoky Mountains

We came to see the Smoky Mountains. The house is set a beautiful area in the trees. It’s like being in a treehouse with a balcony on each level. The house is furnished very nicely, comfy beds and furniture. We loved exploring the National park and the Art and craft district. We saw bears every day! What a fun trip!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

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

Spring break

Great home with lots of room. Very comfy. Everything was clean. We enjoyed our trip
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misty H.

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

Great

Had a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee P.

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

Friends trip

Great cabin in great location. Was the perfect size for us. Beds were comfortable and bathrooms are spacious. The only drawback was a small kitchen but we made it work. The heat in the basement wasn’t fully working but the fireplace warmed it up a bit. We ended up with a great time overall
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celia B.

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

family vacay

The property was as described. Plenty of room for everyone. Best part was seeing bears every single day we were there. Just be sure to not leave food in car and to lock your doors, because them bears can open car doors! More pros than cons for this place. Water pressure was great, almost like going thru a car wash when taking a shower. Plenty of hot water for everyone. Had everything we needed in kitchen, maybe could use a smaller baking pan. Beds were comfortable. Hot tub was great. Inside the place was nice and clean. Outside, the only drawback was trash next to the cabin and in front, I'm guessing bears may have strewn it about. Check in/out was simple. Some places the floor- boards creaked. Game room was a favorite for everyone, but needs chalk for the pool sticks. Needs darts for the dart board. Nice tvs in each room, all worked well. This place all in all was very nice and would like the opportunity to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tommy O.

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

Fun filled adventure

The house is beautiful and cozy. Everything we wanted and more. The bears visited a couple of times a day ..everyday. Keep your vehicle doors locked at all times. The views off the decks were beautiful. Would definitely recommend to others. 10/10.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon T.

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

Cozy Bear

We enjoyed our visit. We also enjoyed seeing bears daily. We found the chalet to be nice and as advertised. It was nice having 3 masters with attached baths. Also nice having each bedroom on a different floor.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph F.

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

Christmas in Gatlinburg

The cabin is very lovely, and accommodated our family great. The pictures that are on the site are very accurate. We loved that everyone had their own suit, but that we could gather together at night to watch a movie, or play a game with plenty of room. The kitchen was well stocked, but they should have more towels and a couple pot holders. The only issue that I had was the bed on the main floor (which was where my husband and I slept), was not comfortable at all, other than that I would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

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

TB

Everything was wonderful! Highly recommend Cozy Bear Lodge!! Great location in Gatlinburg!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

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