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Wander Bear Cabin

4.8 from 5 reviews

Autumn Escape! Fireplace Theater Hottub Gameroom

Welcome to Wander Bear, your cozy retreat in Gatlinburg, perfect spot for large groups or family reunions. Nestled near the breathtaking Smoky Mountains, our cabin offers warmth, comfort, and a touch of mountain magic. Relax, explore the trails, and savor the beauty that surrounds you. We’re thrilled to host you—make yourself at home and enjoy an unforgettable stay!

The space

Unwind at Wander Bear – Your Modern Mountain Escape

✔️ Sleeps 18: 4 bedrooms—1 king, 2 queen, 4 queen bunk beds, 2 queen sleeper sofas
✔️ Private movie theater: 85” Smart TV, gallery seating, popcorn-ready!
✔️ New hot tub: Relax under the stars on the deck
✔️ Cozy fireplaces: Gas (main level), electric (king suite)
✔️ Game room: Pool table, Multicade arcade, board games, puzzles

Main Floor:
• Open concept kitchen and living room with Smart TV and gas fireplace
• Comfortable new queen sleeper sofa and loveseat
• Large kitchen is equipped with everything you need to prepare a gourmet meal for your party
• Dining table for 6.
• Full bathroom
• Queen bedroom with smart TV
• Access to the main level deck with outdoor seating

Lower Level:
• Game room with multicade, pool table, 85" smart TV, bar top with seating for 2
• Full bathroom
• Queen bedroom and smart TV
• Full-size Washer and Dryer
• Access to the lower deck with 5-person hot tub and outdoor seating

Upper Level:

• King bedroom with en suite bathroom and smart TV
• Large bedroom with 2 queen over queen bunk beds with smart TV and en suite bathroom and workspace


Family friendly: Spacious living areas across 3 levels

Extras & Amenities

Free on-site parking (3–4 cars)
✔️ Washer & dryer
✔️ Dedicated workspace with monitor (bring your own keyboard/mouse)
✔️ Spa towels provided

Location
✔️ Minutes to downtown Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Smoky Mountains National Park
✔️ Quick drive to Dollywood, shopping, and dining

Guest Access & Policies

✔️ Entire cabin—make yourself at home
✔️ Check-in/check-out: 4pm/10am
✔️ Pet friendly: Up to 2 well-behaved dogs (pet fee applies; registration required) No cats.
✔️ Mountain roads are paved but may be steep; 4WD/AWD recommended in winter
✔️ Cell service may be spotty; please download maps ahead of arrival
✔️ Food City & Family Dollar located just 5 minutes away for essentials
✔️ Primary guest must be 25 years or older to book
✔️ No parties or smoking permitted indoors
✔️ Quiet hours: 10pm–7am
✔️ Only registered guests allowed overnight
✔️ Please review the full house rules for pet care, amenities, and safety information

Guest access

Guests have access to te entire cabin

Other things to note

🌿 House Rules – Welcome to Wander Bear Cabin!

We’re so happy to host you. These simple guidelines help keep the cabin cozy and fun for everyone—thanks for giving them a quick read!

1. Who Can Book

The main guest must be 25 or older. Reservations made by those under 25 will be canceled.

2. Check-In & Check-Out

Check in after 4:00 PM (EST)

Check out by 10:00 AM (EST)

3. Supplies

A starter set of essentials is provided. For longer stays, you might want extras—just ask where to go!

4. Nature & Wildlife

The cabin is in the woods, so you may encounter bugs or the occasional furry visitor (there are bears in the area 🐻). Keep doors and windows closed to avoid unexpected guests. Pest control visits regularly, but nature sometimes finds a way in.

5. Smoking, Firearms, Substances

No smoking inside (a $500 fee applies if broken). Smoking is allowed outside—dispose of ashes and butts properly.

No drugs or firearms on the property.

6. Guests & Occupancy

Only registered guests may stay overnight.

Max occupancy is 18 (including children and infants). Let us know if anything changes.

7. Bunk Beds

Ages 6 and up only on top bunks. No jumping or climbing on beds.

8. Quiet Hours & Gatherings

Quiet hours: 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM. No parties or large gatherings.

9. Safety & Responsibility

Guests are responsible for themselves and their belongings. We are not liable for accidents or lost items.

10. Property Care

Treat the cabin as you would your own home. Leave things where you found them and use appliances as intended.

11. Pets 🐾

Up to 2 well-behaved, registered pets allowed. Pets must be supervised, leashed outside, and crated if left alone. Clean up after them, indoors and out.

12. Housekeeping

No daily cleaning, but fresh linens and towels are provided at check-in.

13. Trash

All trash goes in the outdoor bear-proof bins. Don’t leave food or bags outside.

14. Fireplaces

Fireplaces are available October through March. Don’t burn paper, and avoid running the fireplace and AC at the same time.

15. Septic System

Only toilet paper in the toilets. No wipes, feminine products, or grease.

16. Cancellations & Travel

Firm cancellation policy; no refunds for weather or outages. Travel insurance is recommended. In winter, 4WD/AWD is best.

17. Wi-Fi

Fast, free Wi-Fi for responsible use.

18. Towels & Linens

Towels, linens, and essentials are provided. Bring pool/beach towels for outdoor adventures.

19. Damages

Let us know if something breaks so we can fix it for you and the next guests.

20. Maintenance

Message us if anything isn’t right. We resolve issues quickly, but cannot give refunds for temporary outages.

21. Severe Weather

Travel insurance may cover mandatory evacuations; otherwise, weather-related cancellations are not refunded.

22. Security & Lost Items

Lock up when you leave. We are not responsible for lost items, but keep items found for 30 days. Shipping is at guest expense.

23. Reservations

No subletting or transferring reservations.

24. Our Cabin

❤️ We love the Wander Bear cabin and hope you do too! Thanks for taking good care of it—enjoy your stay and make magical mountain memories!

Rates

Fees

  • Tax13.5%
  • Cleaning$290.00

Check-in and check-out

Check-in 4:00 PM
Check-out 10:00 AM

​Cancellation policy

    • 100% refund for cancellations made within 48 hours of booking date.
    • 50% refund for cancellations made at least 14 days before check-in date.
    • No refunds for cancellations made within 14 days of check-in date.

Availability

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Amenities

Amenities

  • Bed Linens
  • Dryer
  • Extra Pillows And Blankets
  • First Aid Kit
  • Free Wifi
  • Hangers
  • Heating
  • Iron
  • Iron Board
  • Self Check-In
  • Smart TV
  • Smartlock
  • Smoke Detector
  • Washing machine

Barbecue - Grills

  • Charcoal Grill

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Hair Dryer
  • Rain Shower

Bedroom Extras

  • Deck

Bedroom Setup

  • 1 King Bed
  • 2 Bunk Beds
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • 2 Sofa Beds

Dining Room

  • Dining Table

Entertainment

  • Television

Games

  • Board Games
  • Pool Table
  • Reading Library

General

  • Fitness Center

Heating and Cooling Comfort

  • Ceiling Fans
  • Central Air Conditioning
  • Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Cookware/Pots and Pans
  • Toaster

Kitchen and Dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Blender
  • Coffee Maker
  • Dining Area
  • Dining table
  • Freezer
  • Fridge
  • Kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven

Parking

  • Parking for 4 cars

Pet Friendly

  • Pet Friendly

Rooms & furniture

  • Kitchen

Safety & Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Exterior Security Cameras
  • Fire Extinguisher

Safety Features

  • First Aid Kit

Suitability

  • Fireplace
  • Free Parking
  • Hot Water

Things to do nearby

Places To Eat (45)
  • Alamo Steakhouse & Saloon
  • Atrium Pancakes
  • Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que
  • Best Italian Cafe & Pizzeria
  • Big Daddy's Pizzeria
  • Blaine's Grill & Bar
  • Bootleggers Homemade Wine
  • Bubba Gump Shrimp
  • Buckhorn Inn
  • Calhoun's Gatlinburg
  • Cherokee Grill
  • Crocketts Breakfast Camp
  • Crystelle Creek Restaurant and Grill
  • Doc Collier Moonshine Distillery
  • EAT Food Tour
  • Five Guys
  • Flapjack's Pancake Cabin
  • Flapjack's Pancake Cabin
  • Flapjacks Pancake Cabin
  • Johnny Rockets
  • Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina
  • Log Cabin Pancake House
  • Mellow Mushroom
  • Melting Pot
  • Mountain Cheese and Nuts
  • New Orleans Sandwich Company
  • No Way Jose's
  • Old Smokey Distillery
  • Ole Smoky Distillery - Barrelhouse
  • Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine
  • Pancake Pantry
  • Peddler Steakhouse
  • Smoky Mountain Brewery
  • Smoky Mountain Trout House
  • Smoky Mountain Winery
  • Sugarland Cellars Winery
  • Sugarlands Distilling Company
  • Taste Of Italy
  • Tennessee Homemade Wines
  • Texas Roadhouse
  • The Park Grill
  • The Park Grill
  • Three Jimmy's Good Time Eatery
  • Tom & Earl's Back Alley Grill
  • Wild Plum Tea Room
Things To Do and See (23)
  • Amazing Mirror Maze
  • Amazing Mirror Maze
  • Covered Bridge in the Glades
  • Earthquake - The Ride
  • Earthquake - The Ride
  • Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster
  • Gatlinburg Scenic Overlook
  • Gatlinburg Space Needle
  • Gatlinburg Trail
  • Great Smoky National Park
  • Herbert Holt Park
  • Historic Ogle Log Cabin
  • Mountain Life Adventure Rentals
  • Mountain Mall
  • Ober Gatlinburg Amusement Park & Ski Area
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
  • Ripley's Haunted Adventure
  • Ripley's Marvelous Mirror Maze
  • Ripley's Moving Theater
  • Riverbend Mall
  • Rowdy Bear Mountain Coaster
  • The Village Shops
  • Wild Bear Falls Waterpark

Guest reviews

Ebonee Latisha

Stayed 2025-10-21 · ★★★★★

Amazing

The cabin was amazing and Monica was a great host! Spacious and located very close to both downtown gatlinburg and pigeon forge. The kitchen is equipped with everything you’ll need, the jacuzzi was awesome, we saw a couple bears in the neighborhood and it provided the perfect backdrop for fall photos!

Stalin

Stayed 2025-10-15 · ★★★★★

Good place to stay

It was a good place to stay. It was 10 mins from downtown. Private and peaceful place. Gracious and helpful host .

Percy

Stayed 2025-10-08 · ★★★★★

Great stay !

Great stay !

Robert

Stayed 2025-10-04 · ★★★★★

Highly recommend!

We had a wonderful stay at this cabin! The location was perfect—easy access to both Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. The cabin itself had a great layout, was beautifully decorated, and came well-equipped with everything we needed. Everything was just as advertised, and the host was very friendly and helpful, which made the experience even better.

Heather

Stayed 2025-10-01 · ★★★★☆

Quick to respond

Very nice place and close to everything. The owner was very quick to respond. We had a little issue with the hot tub and I messaged the owner and they were very quick to respond and get someone out quickly to fix the problem I would definitely recommend this place very peaceful. Enjoyed our stay with our furry baby.

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