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Cabin Close To Downtown Gatlinburg,National park!

Cabin in Gatlinburg with kitchen and balcony

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Living area
Terrace/patio
Games room
8 Bears Lodge!
Living area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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  • Place, Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
  • Place, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
  • Place, Anakeesta
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Cabin Close To Downtown Gatlinburg,National park!

Welcome to Eight Bears Lodge, a spacious 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom Gatlinburg cabin rental designed for families, groups, and anyone looking for the perfect Smoky Mountain getaway. Conveniently located less than 3 miles from downtown Gatlinburg, this pet-friendly retreat combines rustic charm with modern amenities, making it a favorite for larger gatherings.

With ample space to sleep up to 14 guests, Eight Bears Lodge offers comfort and flexibility for everyone. Relax in the cozy living area with vaulted ceilings, a stone fireplace, and plenty of seating for movie nights or game-day watch parties. The fully equipped kitchen makes mealtime a breeze with modern appliances, cookware, and a spacious dining table ideal for family meals or celebratory dinners.

✨ Cabin Highlights:

Sleeps 14 | 5 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms

Pet-Friendly (with grassy yard for dogs 🐾)

Cozy Living Room with Fireplace & Smart TV

Fully Equipped Kitchen + Large Dining Area

Private Hot Tub & Outdoor Seating

Pool Table + Game Space for Family Fun

Ample Parking for up to 5 Vehicles

Free WiFi + Washer/Dryer

Guests love gathering outdoors at Eight Bears Lodge. The grassy yard is perfect for pets or children to play, while the covered porch offers rocking chairs to enjoy the crisp mountain air. After a day of exploring Gatlinburg, unwind in the bubbling private hot tub or fire up the grill for a backyard-style Smoky Mountain cookout.

✨ Prime Location:

Less than 3 miles to Downtown Gatlinburg (shops, dining, attractions)

6 miles to Pigeon Forge & Dollywood

Minutes to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Close to Rocky Top Sports World, Anakeesta, and the Gatlinburg SkyLift Park

Whether you’re visiting for a family reunion, a couples’ retreat, or a sports tournament weekend, this cabin is perfectly positioned for both convenience and relaxation. With multiple bedrooms spread across three levels, everyone can enjoy their own private space while still coming together in the spacious living areas.

Eight Bears Lodge truly delivers on both comfort and location. It’s not just a cabin—it’s a place where families and friends make unforgettable Smoky Mountain memories.

Book your stay today and discover why Eight Bears Lodge is one of Gatlinburg’s top large-group cabin rentals.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Be respectful to the property and others
Make life long memories

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gatlinburg

Located in Gatlinburg, this cabin is in the city centre and near theme parks. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gatlinburg, TN

What's nearby

  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Anakeesta - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 6 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Three Jimmy's Good Time Eatery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Flapjack's Pancake Cabin - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria of Gatlinburg - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Little House of Pancakes - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabin Close To Downtown Gatlinburg,National park! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cabin Close To Downtown Gatlinburg,National park!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cabin Close To Downtown Gatlinburg,National park!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cabin Close To Downtown Gatlinburg,National park! located?

Located in the heart of Gatlinburg, this cabin is within 3 miles (5 km) of Chapel at Honeymoon Hills, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. Roaring Fork and Historic Ogle Log Cabin are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 96 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Austin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good and beautiful cabin and had a great time with memories made!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was very nice and communication was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie J.

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

Cody was amazing yo work with and it is a beautiful property.

We had an amazing time with friends and damily
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Nathan L.

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

Needs work

Pros: Excellent location Gorgeous cabin Comfortable beds Plenty of hot water Roku smart tvs everywhere Cons: Bring your own towels Don't expect the hot tub jets to work Hand wash the dishes/don't use dishwasher Don't do laundry either "Fully stocked kitchen" is used pretty loosely Wear a dusk mask
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Edward M.

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

8 Bears Lodge and 2 Real Ones

We loved everything about this place except for the cleanliness. There were dishes that had food on them in the cabinet, it looked like the basic dusting was done, but inches thick of dust throughout the cabin. When we washed off the dining room table it looked as though the paint was coming with it. Might need to coat it. Master upstairs shower needs to be updated felt like it could break anytime you moved your feet. There was still trash with food outside the cabin when we arrived in the bins. We were visited by two different black bears-this was not necessarily bad as we did enjoy seeing them up close-and nothing you can do about it as they are part of nature, but the bin holding old food trash didn’t help our situation. There were no extra trash bags either. This sounds like a terrible review, but if the cleaners did their part, this trip would’ve been perfect. We would rent this cabin again!! Great memories were made
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Overall was not bad, cleanliness could have been better seen several large bugs inside, recliner was broke, trash everywhere on the outside of property. Hot tub cover was broke there for the hot tub was dirty that was ver disappointing. But overall nice cabin easy to locate
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ed A.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
We were unable to use bed in bottom floor due to mold being everywhere, and there was also garbage all over outside of property upon arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Heidi K.

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

8 Bears Cabin

When we arrived there was trash all over the property. We know there were bears around because we got the pleasure of meeting them but it could have been cleaned up. Although they were dead, we did find several cockroaches around the cabin. The cabin itself needs some TLC. The showers were small and need replaced. The video machine didn’t work so the kids were disappointed. The driveway is very steep but we did have plenty of parking. Overall it was quiet and cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kriston H.

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

Beautiful home but lacking care and homeliness

We stay in Gatlinburg often. We will not consider this house again. Beautiful house! Definitely not professionally cleaned. Bed cover on couch bed downstairs was not clean at all. Couch's in the "theater room" were not sat on. They are hard and small. It says it sleeps 14 people and we were disappointed to get there and the upstairs pull out couch bed was not even suitable to sit on, much less sleep on. There were wires sticking out of the bed and the bed was falling through the base. We didn't pull out after seeing this because we had kids with and didn't want them to get hurt on the wires. Could be better stocked for staying awhile. When I go on vacation I don't plan to pack my kitchen or bathroom. I think a trash bag per day would be better to supply and more toilet paper. Silverware could be updated to accommodate children to eat with and not giants. The house has a musty smell. Overall I would say this house is a money maker and not a house to supply for people to come and stay awhile.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kris G.

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

Gatlinburg Extreme Conference

Cabin Facility with Amenities and Location Setting were amazing. The only concern was cleanliness of facility: roach in bathtub, cleanliness of bathrooms & sheets, underwear left by previous guest under a bed were concerning for as nice and beautiful place as this was.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Darrius B.

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

Very spacious for the entire family

The property was great! It’s really a 4.8. The space of that cabin is unreal, had 7 adults and two kids sleeping comfortably! Check in was easy, Great location to the city. Only reason not a 5 was small things specific to me. I would have liked a better taken care of grill. And the toilet flap in our room was warped causing constant water flow to toilet.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kayla T.

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

We were pleased

The cabin was very nice. Some cobwebs around the house, dust and such. We did have a few issues but the manager responded so professionally and quickly. All issues and cleanliness with the property are issues that can happen in our own homes. We were happy and my family enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

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

BEAR is the word

Very nice, driveway was a challenge for 5 cars. Lots of cabinet space in the kitchen but no room for food unless you rearrange things. The last night there the shower on the main floor would not shut off and nobody to get ahold of, so the water ran most of the night. We finally got it off.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty P.

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

50th Anniversary

Spoiled my folks for their 50th anniversary. Brought the family and didn’t let them spend a dime! The cabin was beautiful and perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andenette B.

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

Stay

It was very clean and a nice quiet environment. 10/10 highly recommend. Will book again !!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly c., Mocksville

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

Nice Experience

There were a couple of issues like a broken coffee pot. Management delivered a new one the same day. For that fact alone, I give this review 5 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Shirl M.

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

Cabin is very nice and easy to find.

The Cabin is beautiful but the driveway is a little steep. There were a few things in the cabin that needed some maintenance but overall we were well pleased. We love our family time in the mountains.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Kathy W.

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

Nice3 Cabin

The cabin was amazing. I even saw a bear one night below the balcony. The problem was the drive way. I had four wheel drive so I was fine but my friends did not. This created a bummer driving and pushing the car up the drive.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Tim H.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Don't rent this cabin.

Our family was disappointed. No response from numerous emails. Dust everywhere, dirty floors, carpet in kitchen was a joke, it states fullystock kitchen that's not true. Driveway is ridiculous, extremely steep, van lost traction every time leaving. No view at all as stated. Hot tub had only 5 working jets, mold on shower heads, the shower on the top floor leaks in to the 2nd floor bathroom, dishwasher is trash, dirt and food on plates, cups and glasses in the cabinets. we called they said they had done a temporary fix on shower on top floor before and it must be going bad. We asked them to come fix it or do another temp. fix on it and she said her husband has covid and they couldn't do anything. I asked if someone else could be sent and she said no. Also she informed us that the owners would be coming up this week after we left. I hope they invest in this place and fix things properly. But looking at the reviews this crap has been going on for a while. Don't waste your money. These people don't care about this cabin and it shows. No supplies or broom or mop so I couldn't even clean myself. Not enough seating in living room to accommodate our 9 person family and it states it is for up to 15 people. Only 6 people could sit in living room at a time. 1 oven mit and 2 pot holder that was so old my daughter git burnt through the pot holder. We will never use Hemlock Hills Resort Rentals EVER AGAIN. We recommend you Don't either. Lady on the phone very rude and no help. It also states that if you need anything to call or email Shirley, Brady, Cody, and Jennifer don't bother they still have not answered our emails. So I wonder why one of these 4 couldn't come fix the shower. We thought yes they have some bad reviews but we thought maybe that they had fixed the issues or that maybe people just didn't write good reviews because they had a good time and didn't think about it. Well don't be fooled. Like us. JUST DON'T!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

4x4 needed

More kitchen things needed. The kids really loved the pool table. Overall nice stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eddie M.

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

Excellent cabin

We really enjoyed our stay. The cabin was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Candice E., Carthage, Tennessee

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

Excellent

It was beautiful! Staff was extremely friendly and excellent! No complaints from this family at all!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Nice place to hangout

The cabin was nice, it had plenty of room for 7 of us to be together and yet apart when needing space. The bear theme was nice and felt homey. Had questions a month early and got no response from owners. Had to make more than 5 attempts before received reply. When we arrived, the cabin was still dirty and the code to enter was wrong. Made a call to the maintenance number and they gave us the right code, and sent a crew that cleaned the cabin for two hours. The driveway is very steep and should have 4 wheel drive to get up and down. The neighbors had cars on both sides of the street with barely enough room to drive through which was worse at night with no lights. Low water pressure but enough to shower and bathe. It is a nice place to spend a number of days hanging out with your friends and family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Ronald R.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Good Space but Needs Help

The cabin has a good amount of room but was not clean. There were cob webs and dust on the walls. We took a broom and spent about 1 1/2 hours cleaning. Carpets were stained in rooms which we assume is from past pets. The air filter was completely layered with a thick layer of dust but the manager came and put in a new one. Cooking pans were nasty and we did our best to clean them. The place could also use a new set of cooking utensils. Several things were broke including kitchen sink knob, dish washer rack, and upstairs fan switch. Overall, price wasn’t bad. However, you get what you pay for, as the old saying goes.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

kristin l.

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

Spring Break Getaway

Overall the cabin was absolutely beautiful. However, the cleanliness was severely lacking. The sheets were not clean, as there were stains, hair and debri in the beds. There was paper straw wrapping, price tags, receipts on the floor in several rooms. The coffee maker had coffee still in it as well as the filter. Rugs and carpet were filthy and there was dust and cobwebs in several locations that were extremely visible. There were a few pillows with blood on them as well. As I said the cabin itself was beautiful, however I would follow up on who is cleaning the cabin as they are not doing their job. We spent our first night cleaning and washing bedding which was not our responsibility.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Shirley, Brady, Cody, Jennifer

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Why they chose this property

Purchased for my family and friends to enjoy the mountains

What makes this property unique

GREAT LOCATION! Minutes from downtown Gatlinburg, Private deck & Hot tub. Relax on the quiet peaceful wrap around porch. FREE WI-FI !

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English

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