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A quiet private location to avoid traffic on all flat roads, yet VERY close to all Pigeon Forge activities & Outlet Malls & minutes to Gatlinburg. Beautiful ONE-level-2 bedroom-2 bath custom-built log cabin with luxurious furnishings that will make you feel right at home. Quiet private convenient location is just a few minutes from all the fun activities & restaurants in Pigeon Forge & just 1 mile from Soaky Mountain Water Park & Convention Center. Gated decks for pets & kids' safety. The space Pet approval ONLY with the required information sent in the message along with your booking request. Scroll down this page to see the Pet Policy. (DO NOT SEND A BOOKING REQUEST IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO CRATE YOUR PETS WHEN LEFT ALONE IN THIS PROPERTY) Going to the Smoky Mountains is such a fun trip...but what is NOT fun is constantly being stuck in the always-present, very slow traffic jams going to & from a rental cabin. Old Bears Lodge is located at the Pigeon Forge city limits, right off the main road, with no scary, steep mountain roads. With all the peacefulness & privacy of nature. It is close to all the fun activities, grocery stores, outlet malls & more. This convenient location will keep you out of most of the heavy, frustrating traffic, but so close to all the fun activities, grocery stores, outlet malls, theaters & Convention Center. You will feel right at home in this beautiful, cozy 2-bedroom-2-bath custom-built log cabin with luxurious furnishings. The bear-themed living room has a huge stone fireplace with remote-operated logs that can be used year-round, for heat or a romantic ambiance. There is a sofa sleeper that makes it into a queen bed for extra sleeping space for kids & a matching loveseat. The living room has a 55” TV, ROKU-DVD player, a large DVD library & ceiling fan. Kids will love having their own private space while playing or sleeping in the "SECRET BEAR'S DEN LOFT". There is a twin bed & games there. The steps at the top are gated for safety. Each bedroom has a comfortable king log bed, TVs with Roku & DVD players, private full baths with tub/shower combination & large vanity space that is inside each bedroom. Both bedrooms have large closets & ceiling fans & are separated by the large living room, offering added privacy. A fully equipped kitchen has upgraded stainless-steel appliances that include a range, microwave, dishwasher & refrigerator w/ icemaker & plenty of cookware & dishes to prepare meals. There is a toaster, blender, slow-cooker, George Foreman grill, Keurig & regular coffee maker, and a large 6-person dining table for stay-at-home meals. The private sunporch just off the kitchen has a year-round 4-person hot tub for relaxation or soaking sore muscles from a long day of shopping & fun area activities, any time or in any kind of weather. No steps are going to the private backyard from the sunroom. There is a gas grill on the back patio. Pets or kids can visit & explore the private wooded backyard. The covered & gated front porch with 2 ceiling fans has rocking chairs & a large porch swing for relaxing or afternoon naps in any kind of weather, while enjoying the peaceful sounds of nature all around, & kids & pets will be safe. The paved driveway is just off a good main flat road & has parking spaces for 2 vehicles & a handrail that leads from the driveway to the steps of the deck.. *Host Disclaimer: Items or furniture may be replaced with similar ones or rearranged from what is depicted in photos to update this property. Security cameras overlook the entrance & driveway—no inside camera. ***************************IF YOU ARE TRAVELING WITH PETS************************* *** THE INFORMATION BELOW IS TO BE SENT WITH THE BOOKING REQUEST: *** (1) number of pets (2) breed (3) weight (4) if the pet is crate-trained (5) if agreeable with the entire below Pet Policy Please DO NOT send a booking request if your pet is not crate-trained. (Uncrated pets left alone in the cabin are not allowed at this property) PET POLICY & FEES: *** All pets to be approved by Host. limit 2 unless approved *** Pets ALWAYS CRATED when left alone in the cabin. *** Pets are never placed behind a closed door, uncrated. *** Pets current on shots & flea/tick preventative. *** Pets are never to be on furniture or bedding. *** Responsible for pet damage & cleanup, inside & outside. *** A one-time non-refundable Pet Fee, per pet, applies: (Small & Medium $65- Large $95- X-large $125) Located only ½ mile from all the businesses in Pigeon Forge & NO MOUNTAIN ROADS TO TRAVEL, this cabin offers easy access to top attractions, including Dollywood, Dolly's Stampede, The Island, Titanic Museum, Ripley's Aquarium, Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Sky Bridge, Horseback Riding, Hot Air Balloon Rides, Mountain Roller Coasters, Mini-Golf, Zip Lines, Walking Trails & Waterfalls. There are also many Outlet Malls, Dinner Theaters, dining & exciting entertainment of all types. Less than 1 mile from this cabin is SOAKY MOUNTAIN WATERPARK, a 50-acre, state-of-the-art attraction for families with a 35,000 sq ft wave pool & thrilling water attraction & is only 1 mile from Old Bears Lodge. My AIRBNB Listings: airbnb.com/h/1ChocolateMoose airbnb.com/h/regdfhx2MysticView airbnb.com/h/3dustystreehouse airbnb.com/h/4somewhereintime airbnb.com/h/5hibernationhideaway airbnb.com/h/6lazyriver airbnb.com/h/7countrylovesong airbnb.com/h/8buddyscreeksidebearcamp airbnb.com/h/9oldbearslodge airbnb.com/h/10forthegoodtimes airbnb.com/h/secretmoments airbnb.com/h/littlefallwindfall To see more reviews on VRBO" IN YOUR BROWSER, TYPE VRBO, space & LISTING NUMBER CHOCOLATE MOOSE---------VRBO 258012 MYSTIC VIEW--------------------VRBO 601126 DUSTY’S TREEHOUSE------------VRBO 754962vb** SOMEWHERE IN TIME--------------VRBO 1182928** HIBERNATION HIDEAWAY-----------VRBO 1315513 LAZY RIVER------------------------------VRBO 1486080 COUNTRY LOVESONG-------------------VRBO 1755923vb BUDDY’S CREEKSIDE BEAR CAMP-------VRBO 2152501vb** OLD BEARS LODGE--------------------------VRBO 2488202 FOR THE GOOD TIMES------------------------VRBO 293768** SECRET MOMENTS—----------------------------VRBO 432499 LITTLE FALL WINDFALL (new listing)-----------VRBO 4992409 **These 4 properties are on the same road in Gatlinburg Within just a very few miles of Old Bears Lodge is Dollywood-Dollywood-Splash Country-Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Show- Hatfield & McCoy’s Dinner Show-Helicopter Rides-Gatlinburg Ripley's Aquarium-Titanic-Numerous Outlet Malls-Anakeesta-Ripley's Aquarium-Ripley's Believe It or Not-Cades Cove-Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort-Sky Lift Park-Parrot Mountain, Country Tonight, The Island, Sky Bridge, Horseback Riding, Hot Air Balloon Rides-Mountain Roller Coasters-Mini-Golf-Zip Lines-trails-waterfalls & so many fun things to do. SOAKY MOUNTAIN WATERPARK is a 50-acre massive state-of-the-art attraction for families with a 35,000 sq ft wave pool & thrilling water attraction & is only 1 mile from Old Bears Lodge DOLLY'S STAMPEDE DINNER SHOW: is “The Most Fun Place to Eat in the Smokys” is filled with exciting sights, dramatic lighting effects, incredible sounds, fireworks & breathtaking scenes on a 12.5 million LED wall. The heart of the show remains its 32 magnificent horses, a top-notch cast of trick riders who put it all on the line to win in a friendly competition & a fabulous 4-course family feast! HATFIELD & MCCOY’S DINNER SHOW It’s Southern Feudin’ Feastin’ Family Fun at The Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show™! Become part of the longest-running feud in history & help the Hatfields & the McCoys try to settle their differences mountain-style. You will love the fun & the delicious food. GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK The GSMNP is the most popular National Park in the country & hosts more annual visitors than the Grand Canyon, Yosemite & Yellowstone combined. THE ISLAND The Island in Pigeon Forge is the premier family fun & entertainment destination in the Smoky Mountains, night & day! Explore a terrific shopping & entertainment complex with more than 60 retail shops & restaurants, rides, games, dancing fountains, live music & attractions. AREA TOP OUTLET MALLS: PIGEON FORGE FACTORY OUTLET MALL, also known as the “Red Roof Mall,” has been one of Tennessee’s most popular outlet retail centers since the 1980s. It offers deep discounts on clothing, accessories, tools, jewelry, infant wear, watches, belts, home furnishings, etc. TANGER OUTLET MALL is the best in the Smokys region for picking up designer brands at slashed prices. Your search for high-end items begins & ends here in dozens of premium stores to shop GOATS ON THE ROOF: It’s the goat-feeding-est, gem-mining-est, fudge-eating-est, ice-cream-licking-est, cool-gift-shopping-est attraction in Pigeon Forge! Coaster at Goats on the Roof is located right on Wears Valley Road & we’re impossible to miss with live goats roaming around on the rooftop. CADES COVE: This is a broad, verdant valley surrounded by mountains & is one of the most popular destinations in the Smokys, offering some of the best opportunities for wildlife viewing in the park. Sightings of black bears, coyotes, white-tailed deer, groundhogs, turkeys, raccoons & other animals are also possible. Touring is an 11-mile, one-way loop road that circles the cove, offering motorists the opportunity to sightsee at a leisurely pace. OBER GATLINBURG SKI RESORT: Initially opened over 50 years ago, is a popular mountaintop destination complete with an aerial tramway, alpine slide, ski slopes, amusement park, ice skating, wildlife, & more. The wide variety of indoor & outdoor activities has continued to make Ober Gatlinburg popular with visitors over the years for the entire family: OBER GATLINBURG SKI RESORT & AMUSEMENT PARK offers: Aerial Tramway: The Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway has a station located in downtown Gatlinburg at Traffic Light #9 & a second station located on the peak of Mount Harrison. The tram is the largest aerial tramway in the US, & transports approximately 8 million visitors each year between downtown Gatlinburg & Ober Gatlinburg. Snow Skiing Nine trails at Ober Gatlinburg are considered by many to be the best skiing in the Southeast. Whether you are beginner-level or have been skiing for years, Ober Gatlinburg has a slope that is perfect for you! With state-of-the-art snow-making machines & 100% snow-making capabilities, you won’t be at the mercy of Mother Nature. Tubing Looking for a great winter activity, but don’t know how to ski or have young children that want to participate? Alpine Slide: Are you ready for all of the thrills of bobsledding in any season? If so, the 1,800’ Alpine Slide is sure to please. Scenic Chairlift: The chairlift at Ober Gatlinburg runs year-round & provides outrageous views of the surrounding mountains. Wildlife Encounter: If you want to finally get a glimpse of that elusive black bear, Ober Gatlinburg Wildlife Encounter provides the perfect opportunity to see bears & cubs, river otters, flying squirrels, turtles, raccoons, snakes, & birds of prey. Ice Skating: Ober Gatlinburg’s 140’ by 75’ indoor ice-skating arena is open year-round and located within the huge Ober Gatlinburg mall at the summit. DOLLYWOOD & SPLASH COUNTRY: is just minutes away ANAKEESTA 70+ acre Gatlinburg outdoor family theme park. GATLINBURG SKY BRIDGE Located at the top of the Sky Lift is the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in North America Guest access NO SHARED SPACES, the entire property is private for guests Old Bears Lodge is a beautiful private log cabin where you & your family/friends will enjoy the entire cabin and yard. The 2 private bedroom suites are located on the opposite ends of the cabin for the ultimate in privacy. There are 4 TVs & DVD players, a large DVD library & free WIFI in the cabin. Also, a new 4-person Tub is located in a separate sunroom that can be enjoyed year-round in any kind of weather. Do you love going to the Smoky Mountains, but hate getting caught in all the traffic going to your rental cabin or driving on scary mountain roads or afraid that you will get trapped should it snow? Then the perfect answer for you is the Old Bears Lodge cabin that is conveniently located at I40, Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg. Easy access to all the great area restaurants, Outlet Malls, Dollywood & all the fun activities of Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg & Great Smoky Mountain National Park make this the ideal location. Old Bears Lodge is located on a quiet street just off Parkway (the main road that runs between Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg). There you will enjoy the privacy & peacefulness of nature. Just a 1/2 mile to Soaky Mountain Waterpark, a new massive, state-of-the-art 50-acre attraction for families and children to enjoy. It features some of the most thrilling and unique water attractions available, all in a beautiful mountain-modern park setting. Other things to note *UNCRATED PETS WHEN LEFT ALONE IN CABIN ARE NOT ALLOWED THIS PROPERTY* (PLEASE DO NOT send a request to book this property if your pet is not crate trained)) For your pets to be considered AS PART OF YOUR RESERVATION, ALWAYS include the number of pets, breed, and weight & if the pet is crate trained IN THE MESSAGE WHEN REQUESTING TO BOOK. ***UNCRATED PETS WHEN LEFT ALONE IN THE CABIN ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THIS PROPERTY, NO EXCEPTION***. A one-time non-refundable Pet Fee, per pet, applies PET POLICY: Pets must ALWAYS BE CRATED WHEN LEFT ALONE IN THE CABIN-current on shots, flea/tick preventative & not allowed on the furniture. Exterior security cameras overlook steps & driveway & in no way interfere with guests' privacy. There are no interior cameras at this property My Smoky Mountain Cabins on VRBO & AIRBNB: CHOCOLATE MOOSE---VRBO 258012 MYSTIC VIEW------------- -VRBO 601126 DUSTY’S TREEHOUSE-------VRBO 754962vb** SOMEWHERE IN TIME--------VRBO 1182928** HIBERNATION HIDEAWAY------VRBO 1315513 LAZY RIVER--------------------------VRBO 1486080 COUNTRY LOVESONG------------- --VRBO 1755923vb BUDDY’S CREEKSIDE BEAR CAMP---VRBO 2152501vb** OLD BEARS LODGE-------------------- ---VRBO 2488202 SMOKYS COUNTRY FARMHOUSE------ VRBO 293768** NATURE'S SOLITUDE—NEW LISTING----VRBO 4324995 These 4 cabins are on the same road**