Bear Hug in Gatlinburg

Overview

Bear Hug Cabin - Convenient to Everything!

New Owners and New Major Updates, Including Wi-Fi!

Come and enjoy one of the most luxurious cabins in all of Gatlinburg! This rare, authentic 4-bedroom, 4-bath log cabin, which has been featured in several log home magazines and feels like your own private lodge, has just undergone a major renovation for 2026 by the new owners.

Included in the 2026 upgrade are:

Hi-Speed Starlink Internet and Free Wi-Fi

85-inch Roku Smart TV and Sony PlayStation 5 in the main living area

Brand new premium hot tub with LED lighting and 58-inch Roku Smart TV

Private fire pit area with 6 Adirondack chairs

Loft featuring a digital pinball machine and two arcade games with 100’s of games

50-inch Roku Smart TV’s with premium speakers in all 4 bedrooms

New stainless steel appliances in the kitchen and a new washer and dryer in the laundry room

New flooring and granite countertops in all 4 bathrooms

Full supply of new cards and board games; a 6-person, portable game table; and a Karaoke machine

All TV’s in the cabin feature YouTube TV, Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max, Paramount, and Peacock for your viewing entertainment, and they include apps for Netflix, Prime, Apple TV, YouTube, Spotify, and others so you can easily log in to your personal accounts while you are away from home.

Lay Out of Cabin

Living Area

Upon entry to the cabin, you will immediately notice the gorgeous custom-made wagon wheel chandelier hanging in the soaring 2-story living room, and you are instantly welcomed by “Bruce” the Moose above the fireplace. Almost entirely new “rustic” leather furniture has been added to the main living area to add to the cozy charm of a mountain lodge.

Sleeping

All 4 bedrooms contain king-size beds, and living room feature sleeper sofas. The master bedroom also includes a Jacuzzi tub and a walk-in shower.

Cooking

The spacious kitchen features two ovens, two microwaves, and two refrigerators for all of your cooking needs, as well as a Keurig coffee maker.

Game Area

The loft includes a new digital pinball machine with over 100 classic and modern pinball games, as well as both a stand-up and cocktail arcade game – loaded with literally hundreds of games, including Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, Galaga, Galaxian, and Street Fighter. The loft also includes a shuffleboard game, or if you prefer, head to the covered porch for foosball or a quiet game of chess or checkers.

Outdoors

After a day of fun, enjoy sitting on the swing or rocking chairs on the wrap-around covered porch, or relax in the hot tub with or without music on the portable Bluetooth sound system, or watch shows, sports, or movies on the mounted hot tub TV. As an alternative (or maybe AFTER the hot tub), start a fire in the fire pit and enjoy hot dogs or s’mores, or simply sit around the fire and trade stories with your family or friends until the early morning hours.

Location and Distance

We believe you will find the location to be perfect for your needs. Taking low-traffic roads, you can arrive at either side of Gatlinburg, the Aquarium in the heart of the downtown area, or Ober Mountain for skiing in the winter – all in fewer than 3 miles. Rocky Top Sports World is 7 Miles and The Great Smoky Mountains National Park Sugarlands Visitor Center is 3.2 miles from the cabin.

If you are heading to Pigeon Forge or Sevierville, the bypass will put you past the northern part of Gatlinburg and onto the spur. Dollywood is a mere 10.4 miles, Ripken Experience 9.4 miles, and The Island in Pigeon Forge is 9.3 miles from the cabin.

Making Memories

Experience a family vacation that will create memories of a lifetime. Your family or friends will love the Bear Hug cabin, which is perfect for any special occasion or seasonal event!

Please note that due to the mountainous terrain, a flight of steps is provided from the parking area to the entryway. Once your luggage is unloaded, settle in to the cabin and its surroundings for a peaceful retreat, or rest up and explore the national park or downtown area.

Be sure to check out the hiking trails in the cabin’s maps and hiking books, or explore the topographic map on the wall in the kitchen, along with the numerous brochures of the endless activities available in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.

From November to March, due to the possibility of snow, we highly recommend 4-wheel drive vehicles or snow chains. The proximity of Ober Mountain makes the Bear Hug Cabin an ideal location if anyone in your group likes to ski, snowboard, ice skate, or snow tube.

Please note that no pets are allowed, and we have a strict no-smoking policy. The cabin sleeps a maximum of 10 people, utilizing the 4 king-size beds as well as the sleeper sofa.

Come and experience a family vacation that will create memories of a lifetime at the NEW Bear Hug cabin and lodge.