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Great location near Dolly & the Island Awesome views of Mt. LeConte Pet friendly

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Wouldn't you like to wake up to this sunrise from the deck of Bear Haven?
Bear Haven Vacation Rental, a great getaway in the Smoky Mountains
Sunrise at Bear Haven
Enjoy the view of Mt. LeConte from our deck while rocking your cares away
Enjoy the view while warming up by the fireplace!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8153.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Sevierville, TN
  • Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Dollywood
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Great location near Dolly & the Island Awesome views of Mt. LeConte Pet friendly

LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! Less than 4 miles from Light #8 in Pigeon Forge (close to Dollywood, the LeConte Event Center, Cal Ripkin Sports Facility and The Island).

VIEW! VIEW! VIEW! Check out our spectacular panoramic view including Mt. LeConte - third highest peak in the Smokies!

Whether you are looking to get away from it all or want the excitement of Dollywood, Splash Country and all that the Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg areas have to offer, Bear Haven is where you'll want to stay. It offers the peace and tranquility of the mountains and the convenience of being just minutes away from the Pigeon Forge Parkway.

Kick back and relax on our large deck. It’s well furnished with rocking chairs and a picnic table and the panoramic view of the Smokies can’t be beat. From English Mountain to Mt. LeConte (third highest peak in the Smokies) to Ober Gatlinburg, the view is absolutely awesome. Or soak your cares away in our hot tub.

And you can bring your fur baby! We welcome adult dogs that are well behaved, fully housebroken and free of fleas and ticks so be sure to tell us something about your dog when you inquire. We ask that dogs be crated if left unattended at the cabin. Dogs subject to a fee per dog and approval. Limit two dogs.

Meal time will be a pleasure. The well-equipped kitchen has everything you need to prepare anything from a light snack to a full meal. If grilling is more to your liking, the gas grill is ready and waiting just outside the deck.

When you are ready to head out for the day, it is an easy four mile drive back to the parkway and the many activities it has to offer – shopping, live shows, dinner shows, restaurants, go-karts, mini-golf - it's all close by. For the golf enthusiast, the Gatlinburg Golf Course is only three miles from our cabin. And let’s not forget - the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is only 15-20 minutes away!

Bear Haven is great for families but also well suited for couples. Some of the main features are:

*Panoramic view of the Smokies from an elevation of 1595 feet
*Great location in the Dollywood area - only four miles from Dollywood Information Center on the Parkway at Traffic Light #8
*Level parking for multiple cars
*Mountain theme décor with bears, moose and fish
*Three bedrooms, two baths, sleeps 8
*Main level:
--- Deck with rocking chairs, picnic table and hot tub
--- Well equipped apple themed kitchen
--- Bear themed den with queen sleeper sofa and wood burning fireplace (firewood provided
--- Two bedrooms, each with a queen log bed (one fish themed and one moose themed)
--- Full bath (fish themed) with two person whirlpool tub with overhead shower.
*Second level:
--- One bedroom, with king log bed (bear themed)
--- Full bath (bear themed) with tub/shower combo
--- Loft area with pool table and checkerboard table
*Board games
*Smart tv in den with blu ray player
*Additional TVs in each bedroom w/DVD and/or VCR plus small movie library
*Paperback book swap area
*WIFI
*Outdoor gas grill

Treat yourself to a Smoky Mountain get away at Bear Haven where there's breathtaking views, all the comforts of home, a convenient location, and activities for everyone.

Please note:
1)Once your reservation has been confirmed I will send you a form requesting required information which must be completed and returned within 24 hours or your reservation may be cancelled.
2)There is a security camera focused on the driveway for your safety and that of the cabin.

Keywords: cabin, chalet, vacation rental, view, mountain,, convenient, value, Dollywood, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Smokies, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville,, The Island, Old Mill, LeConte Center, Cal Ripkin Baseball Park

Property manager

Peggy Hobson

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Families welcome. Games & movies for all ages.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pets must be crated if left unattended at cabin.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside cabin.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sevierville

Located in Sevierville, this cabin is near theme parks and in the mountains. Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction and Titanic Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Dollywood's Splash Country and Dollywood. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park are not to be missed. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Sevierville, TN

What's nearby

  • Old Mill - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction - 9 min drive - 6.6 km
  • LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge - 11 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Island at Pigeon Forge - 12 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Dollywood - 18 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spotlight Bakery - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Grist Mill Cinnamon Bread - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Aunt Granny's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Market Square - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Front Porch Cafe - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great location near Dolly & the Island Awesome views of Mt. LeConte Pet friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Great location near Dolly & the Island Awesome views of Mt. LeConte Pet friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great location near Dolly & the Island Awesome views of Mt. LeConte Pet friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great location near Dolly & the Island Awesome views of Mt. LeConte Pet friendly located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Gatlinburg Municipal Golf Course and within 6 miles (10 km) of Island at Pigeon Forge and LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge. Dollywood's Splash Country and Patriot Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 265 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

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

Great stay

Great property and a great host
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobby M.

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

Great Place

The road to paradise is steep, but dang is it ever worth the trip. Bear Haven is in great shape, awesome views, great accommodations, everything needed to feel like home. Very comfortable place to spend some quiet time. Close to everything. The host (Peggy) was great from start to finish. We will be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri K.

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

Vacation

Our stay was great.The cabin and view were amazing.We will definitely be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlo J.

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

Tranquility at it Finest!

It was our annual family vacation and this year we took our doggies, Groot and Nova with us. This place is absolutely gorgeous. The porch is the best place and we spent most of our time on it. There were two screened doors that enclosed the porch so the pups could explore and check out the views without being on a leash. All the little touches in the cabin were so unexpected and appreciated. Had an amazing time and was so sad to leave. Thank you for sharing your place because my family had so much fun and much needed down time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

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

Excellent Stay!

This was our second stay at Bear Haven and we loved it! The cabin is very comfortable and full of all the things we needed for our stay. The porch has an amazing view and you feel tucked away from it all but it’s only a short drive back to Pigeon Forge. We will stay again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whitney P.

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

Little slice of heaven

We called the property manager on Monday as our trip was booked for Weds-Saturday and last minute we’re interested in coming a day early. Peggy had an answer for us within 15 min and we were able to start our vacation early. The cabin is beautifully decorated. The kitchen has everything you could want and more! She really thought of everything. We even brought our two dogs and she had treats out for them in the kitchen! The view from the porch is breathtaking! We also took advantage of the wood burning fireplace as well! Kids loved the hot tub too! The bedrooms and bathrooms are on the small side but you’re only in them to sleep and the beds are VERY comfortable! We will be back! Thanks Peggy!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

David H.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, location

No Stay

I spoke with property owner the day before my scheduled check-in. She assured she was sitting down to email check-in info to me. The next day, I still had not received info. So, I called her...no answer. I left a voice message. Three more calls & voice mails later, I had still not gotten a response. I found the address of the property & went to it. We sat there for about 2 hrs. hoping to hear from the owner. This was around 4 PM. I finally called VRBO & talked with an agent. He tried to contact the host with no luck. He offered to give us one night's lodging elsewhere. However, I didn't want to relocate, then have to relocate again after just having driven 8 hrs. to reach the property. I asked him for a refund under the circumstances. He agreed that was probably the best avenue to resolve this issue since we had no contact from the host. I was lucky enough to find a motel. At 9:56 PM, almost 7 hours after our check-in time at the cabin the host finally called me. She apologized profusely & said she was sick & had been asleep & didn't hear the phone calls. I told her to forget it, that we had made other arrangements. Shortly after our phone conversation, the host sent me an email with all the codes & instructions for checking into the cabin! She said she had computer problems, phone problems & had been ill & that's why she didn't respond to me. I called VRBO & made them aware of this contact. The agent agreed this was ridiculous and way too late. I am waiting on my refund!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

great views

We have stayed here twice we will be back !!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia G.

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

Awesome view!

If you want a CLEAN roomy place to stay, secluded but not far from town, this is your place!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria W.

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

A great stay with a great view!

Our family really enjoyed our stay at Bear Haven. The owner was very organized and well prepared for guests. The view was spectacular from the back porch. We really enjoyed coming back to such a peaceful setting after spending the day sightseeing. We really enjoyed the extra little touches and thought put into everything to make our stay special. A well stocked kitchen, grill, and hot tub were great to have.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Bear Haven

Bear Haven is a wonderful cabin to rent if you are going to Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg. It is centrally located and only takes 10-15 minutes to get to all the attractions. The cabin itself is beautiful. Wonderful view from the large deck. It was very clean and although the host says it only has a starter pack of all the necessities (tp, paper towel, soaps), we never had to buy more. There was plenty for the 6 of us. And the host has the cabin beautifully decorated for the 4th of July! It was really nice. There are plenty of kitchen supplies, and the dishes, cooking utensils, and pots and pans are all of good quality. Actually better than I have at home! lol The beds were very comfortable with plenty of extra blankets if needed. We all slept great! Peggy was easy to get in touch with and I'm sure that if we had any problems (we didn't), she would have taken care of them. The keyless entry worked great. Thank you Peggy for having the perfect place for us to relax and have fun and celebrate my 65th birthday!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandy L.

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

The view is wonderful!

Beautiful two level cabin. Was stocked with everything we needed to start off with from bathroom to kitchen. Kitchen had everything we needed from pots and pans to a small crock pot. Beds are comfortable. King bed is upstairs along with one of the bathrooms and the pool table. All the bedrooms and bathrooms are small but it's all you really need. However most of our family is tall and it would have been nice for the ceiling in the upstairs bathroom to be a little higher. The porch is really nice for morning coffee, rocking and looking at the awsome mountain view. No need for 4wd in the summer, but the drive up to the cabin is steep and narrow pretty much all the way. Thankfully we never met anyone either way. We would definitely stay here again. If you love mountain views this is definitely for you!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelly M.

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

Wonderful experience

Extremely clean, beautifully decorated, well stocked. Anything you could want is in the kitchen cabinets, many games for the family. Amazing views. This is by far one of the best cabins I have ever stayed in in this area. Communication with the host was easy. I will definitely recommend this rental to friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julio E.

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

Views of the Smokey's that WOW!

My family spent a few days at Bear Haven and had a wonderful time. The property is clean, comfortable, and extremely well stocked. I definitely overpacked based on previous cabins I've stayed at that were not nearly as well stocked as this one. The beds are comfortable, the hot tub was amazing, and the views are breathtaking. Watching the sunrise is definitely a must! We had such a great time and I would highly recommend staying at Bear Haven.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

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

Beautiful

We stayed in bear haven during spring break. The photographs do not show how pretty and immaculate the cabin was. The views were amazing. Perfect sun rises from the veranda. The location was perfect close to everything. The hot tub was a perfect addition . We had an amazing time and absolutely loved the cabin. Would highly recommend others to stay here. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you Peggy. X
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

craig F.

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

Very clean and well taken care of maintenance wise. Great views the best I've had in my rentals.

Relaxing was the best part of the cabin. Whether indoors are outdoors relaxation was all ways this cabin offered.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan P.

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

Beautiful veiw

The cabin has a great view and is nice
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

brenda s.

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

Terrible

Once they get your money, about 2 weeks from you vacation date, owner sends you pages of rules. She expects you to clean and leave cabin as you found it. Tells you what to set thermostat temperatures on. If you move something put it back. Too many decorations. No place to put your things. Place was dusty, they have sign telling you to hold the toilet handle down until it flushes. The toilet thing broke, had to take lid off and manually flush it. Couldn't use hot tub, it smelled moldy and musky. She said if you damage the cover she will charge you 350.00. We took pictures because it had tears in it, the seam running across looked like it was coming apart. If you use the barbecue grill she wants you to clean it. We had to put foil on the grate because it was rusty, damaged. The closets have the cheapest metal hangers you can buy. Couldn't hang clothes. Upstairs tub/ shower didn't drain well, causing it to be slippery. Also hair floating around in standing water. Says well stoked kitchen, didn't have any dish towels. Frying pan rocks back and forth on the burner. There were on 8 bath towels and 8 bath cloths in the whole place. I texted her, told her that wasn't enough towels for 6 people for 4 days and she told me, "feel free to wash them". I was shocked. She said it was in rental agreement . It was not. The living room furniture is wore out and uncomfortable. The property is not being upkept. The hangers in bathrooms are about to fall off. Bedroom doors won't stay shut when locked. You can push them right open. The place was dirty. She threatens to charge you for everything. Also won't give a refund. The only thing this place had going for it was the view. The view was awesome. If we had known of all the rules etc we would have never rented it. And will not be renting it in the future. When you go on vacation you want to relax and have fun, not worry about being charged for all kinds of stuff. Because I believe that she charges people for things that should be her upkeep. They also have an envelope on the microwave asking you to leave the housekeeper a gratuity. Already being charged 150.00 for cleaning and place is dirty, unsanitary. If your not out by 10:00 sharp she charges you 50.00 more per hour. There is false advertising for this rental. P.s. she wants you to carry all of your dirty towels downstairs and put them in jacuzzi. Not sure we will go through vrbo anymore because the rental agreement is not listed on the website.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Ashley M.

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

Great set up for dogs and beautiful views

The property was great and perfect for our 2 dogs because the deck was enclosed with two screen doors on each end. Made relaxing on the deck very enjoyable without having the dogs on a leash the whole time. Very nice views! I really loved this home. My only complaint was the housekeeper forgot to wipe the dining table off and clean the fridge and microwave. There was hair on the floor in the bathrooms as well. The dining table had crumbs and sticky all over it. My mom was with us and she has professionally cleaned homes all of her life and she was not impressed. Luckily we always bring cleaning supplies on trips so we can clean ourselves. The owner did say to call if we felt it was not clean but we just felt better to clean it ourselves. I would still stay at this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron M.

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

Nice/Clean place and location is excellent

Well maintained home interaction with owner was positive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

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

Very nice cabin

Cabin was very clean, decorated so nicely. It had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherry D.

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

BEST view of the SMOKIES!

Comfy beds, cozy cabin, loved the porch and hot tub was clean ! Close to all activities in pigeon forge! Views did not disappoint!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

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

Nice place

Very nice place. Very quiet with beautiful views.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Mary A.

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

Have good brakes and transmission.

Our trip was good. The weather was crappy. The cabin was very nice but the ride to it was a little too much for us. Peggy was exact with her directions. We did finally get to see a bear at Cades Cove. Our trip was mainly to watch the USA Patriots softball team but it got rained out. It still was nice to be able to visit with them again and catch up with them. Such a tremendous sweet and passionate bunch of guys. Would make the trip again to see them next year if they come back to TN.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Michele S.

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

Amazing views

Amazing sunrises every day. Cabin had everything we needed. Would not be good for elderly or disabled. Had 2 bathrooms, one upstairs. Downstairs has jetted tub with shower. Only problem you have to step over high seating on side of tub with no handrails to get into shower. Upstairs game room is very small. Cannot play pool without hitting walls or using 1/2 size pool sticks. Porch is welcoming with plenty of seating. From pics we thought porch was screened in but it’s not. Tons of carpenter bees very annoying. Overall nice place with room for 2 couples or small family.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Peggy Hobson

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My husband, Lonnie, and I vacationed in the Smokies for many years. It was always a dream of ours to own a cabin in Pigeon Forge and in 2005 we were able to make that dream come true. We have created many wonderful memories at Bear Haven with our adult children and their families and we are happy to be able to share this dream with you, too. We personally answer all inquiries for Bear Haven, and, in conjunction with our cleaning and maintenance company, we work hard to provide you with a wonderful and relaxing 'home away from home' for your next vacation.

Drop us an email or give us a call. We're always happy to hear from you!

The Hobsons
peggyhobson@comcast.net
205-792-2934
Northport, Alabama

Why they chose this property

The Pigeon Forge area offers such a wide variety of things to do. From hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with its awesome vistas, to visiting one of the many live shows, to shopping at any of the wonderful outlet stores in search of that great bargain we are always able to find something to keep us busy no matter what the season!

In the years before buying Bear Haven, we actually rented several cabins on our road. It was such a peaceful and quiet location yet so convenient to the Parkway and all the activities! When we finally decided to purchase a cabin we looked at dozens of cabins but always migrated back to this area. In the end, it was an easy decision - our hearts were here!

What makes this property unique

Relax, renew and refresh! What more can I say? The view of Mt. LeConte from our deck is absolutely awesome! No matter what the season the view is beautiful. In winter, there is a chance you will see the distant mountain tops covered in snow. Come spring and everything is budding out in the brightest of greens. Summertime reveals the mature deep greens of all the trees and in the fall they put on their brightest colors - rich reds, oranges, and golds!

And the best part is that all of this is just minutes from the Parkway so when you have recharged your spirits you can get back to all the activities in no time at all!

Languages:

English