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Life's a Bear - Mountain views, fire pit, and hot tub!

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A log cabin interior with a fireplace, wooden dining table, and a sofa. - Life's a Bear - Mountain views, fire pit, and hot tub! (Gatlinburg)
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Consider a stay at Life's a Bear - Mountain views, fire pit, and hot tub! and take advantage of a water park, a firepit and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Life's a Bear - Mountain views, fire pit, and hot tub!

  • Life's a Bear is a 768 sq. ft. two-bedroom log cabin ideal for a short or long vacation away from the bustle of normal life. This cabin delights with its natural pine tongue-and-groove walls, exposed beams, and metal roof. The living area has a gas stone fireplace and large windows for an unsurpassed view of the expansive Smoky Mountains. Here, you can relax and watch the 50 in Samsung smart TV. The living room extends into the dining area and full kitchen. The washer/dryer unit is housed in an adjacent closet. Both bedrooms sleep two with ease and comfort. The master bedroom has a king bed and an open clothes closet. The second bedroom has two single beds elevated for storage space below. For added privacy, each bedroom has its own vanity (with toilet) room. Each has an entrance to the bathing room where the five-foot shower and the jetted tub are located.

    The porch extends the width of the cabin and continues along the far side to accommodate the hot tub. Of course, a table is available for dining, and the firepit – adjacent to the outdoor grill – will take your cares away while you gaze at nature's bounty, listening to local wildlife and spotting fireflies.

    Enjoy nature and all its beauty here at Life's a Bear. Among the highlights are watching the early morning mist rise, the sunlight move across the mountainside, and the rosy glow of twilight darken into myriad evening shades. The quiet is relaxing as only the sounds of various birds in flight are heard. At night, the glow of lights from nearby Pigeon Forge along with the twinkling of cabin lights along the mountainside are evident. Come see it for yourself at Life's a Bear. If wishing to vacation with others, nearby cabins by the same owner are Always, Ever After, and Journey's End.

    NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
    Below is a list of the nearby attractions we personally enjoy and recommend while at the home, and approximately how far it is to them.

    Anakeesta: 3.9 miles
    Gatlinburg Space Needle: 4.4 miles
    Gatlinburg SkyLift: 4.4 miles
    Smoky Mountain National Park Entrance: 7.1 miles
    The Island: 7.3 miles
    Ober: 7.8 miles
    Dollywood/Splash Country: 7.8 miles
    Tanger Outlet: 9.7 miles

    Important Information:
    - This Gatlinburg vacation home provides 2 towels + 1 washcloth per guest the property sleeps.
    - AWD/4WD is recommended to reach this classic Appalachian cabin in the Smokies.
    -This property is not pet friendly. Unauthorized pets may result in additional cleaning fees or fines.

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About the area

Located in Gatlinburg, this cabin is near theme parks and in the mountains. Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction and Titanic Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Old Mill and Island at Pigeon Forge. Check out an event or a game at The Ripken Experience - Pigeon Forge, and consider making time for Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park, a top attraction not to be missed. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours and health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like horse riding nearby. Visit our Gatlinburg travel guide
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Gatlinburg, TN

What's nearby

  • A large building with a glass facade, surrounded by a landscaped garden with various plants and flowers.
    Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
    5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • A wooden suspension bridge in a forest.
    Anakeesta
    7 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • A river with rocks, a bridge, a building with American flags, and autumn trees.
    Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    7 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Traffic Light #2A
    4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Herbert Holt Park
    5 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS)
    67 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tennessee Cider Company
    11 min drive
  • Subway
    11 min drive
  • Ole Red
    10 min drive
  • McDonald's
    10 min drive
  • Blue Moose
    10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Life's a Bear - Mountain views, fire pit, and hot tub! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Life's a Bear - Mountain views, fire pit, and hot tub!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Life's a Bear - Mountain views, fire pit, and hot tub!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Life's a Bear - Mountain views, fire pit, and hot tub!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Life's a Bear - Mountain views, fire pit, and hot tub! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Anakeesta and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Gatlinburg Convention Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Life's a Bear - Mountain views, fire pit, and hot tub! Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cabin was very clean and convenient to get to Gatlinburg and surrounding areas.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Life’s a Bear Cabin

Great cabin. Beautiful view, very clean, and cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Spring Break

Cabin was just as advertised- the perfect getaway for a long weekend for our family split between the Smoky mountain park and Dollywood- best of both worlds.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Life’s a Bear Cabin

Clean and quiet. Far enough away to be peaceful but close enough to have ready access to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome stay!

This cabin was as described and probably better. It is like new, perfectly clean and ready. We will definitely be back. The trek up yhe mountain was fantastic. While on the porch in the early evening, we actually had a bobcat sneak out of the brush by the firepit. Don't comolain about the druve up the hill...it's pretty cool!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cabin

The cabin was great and the views were amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin has a beautiful sunset view. The cabin was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mountain view was beautiful. Nice cabin. We saw three Turkeys, a rabbit, squirrels, a chipmunk and beautiful autumn leaves.
Sunset after a rain
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful view!

We enjoyed the cabin stay and the views while visiting the Smoky Mountains.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great!

Great experience! Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gatlinburg Cabin

Spectacular property with beautiful Mountain Views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience

We loved our stay, the cabin was beautiful. Successful weekend of R&R.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful view

The view of the mountain side was simply beautiful. Very peaceful and just the getaway I needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Our stay was wonderful. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay

It was an amazing cabin with an incredible view. Definitely coming back here if we ever come back to Tennessee.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mountains

Great views
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay!

Beautiful property. Very clean and well kept. Smoky Vistas was a joy to work with. I will definitely use them again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and CLEAN!!

We have stayed at many cabins in the mountains throughout the United States (both larger and smaller) and this is one we will definitely come back to! The views were gorgeous, the cabin was absolutely adorable and most importantly CLEAN!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lifes a Bear cabin

This cabin was perfect! Loved everything about except the drive up. 🤣 couldn’t have asked for more & hope to rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Life's a Bear

It was beautiful and spacious. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Smokeys Visit

The cabin was clean, well kept, and had a great view. The drive up is a little narrow so it’s a good idea to get back before it gets dark. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cabin and view

Just spent 4 days here at the cabin and loved it. Far enough from the towns to avoid the crowds but yet close enough to get to town in a few minutes. Didn’t get lucky and see a bear here though but did finally see one in Gatlinburg. Would definitely stay here again, everything was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome stay

Like listed . Clean and good. I would recommend this stay to my friends . I did see a bear near by , which is expected. Overall great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular Views

What an absolutely gorgeous property! If your looking for a cabin in the Smoky Mountains this is a must!!! Flawless check-in. No problems, very clean, nice cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great find!

This cabin was great! It was by far the cleanest rental I've ever had. It was the perfect size for my family of 4. Communication with the management company was super easy. Check- in and check -out was a breeze. Would definitely recommend this cabin to anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022