Bear Pause

Overview

Bear Pause | A Smoky Mountain Escape Made for Two

Sometimes the most meaningful thing you can do is simply stop. Breathe. Take it all in. That's the whole idea behind Bear Pause — a cozy one-bedroom cabin tucked between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge where panoramic mountain views, crisp clean air, and total tranquility are waiting for you from the moment you arrive.

Wake up to sweeping views of the Smoky Mountains rolling out before you like a painting that changes with every season. Whether it's the golden burst of fall color, the soft green of a summer morning, or a winter sky dusted with stars so bright you'll lose count — Bear Pause delivers the kind of scenery that makes you forget your phone exists.

Spend your days however you please, then come home to unwind the right way. Ease into the outdoor hot tub on the deck and let the mountain air wrap around you while the sun dips below the ridgeline. Sway on the porch swing and listen to nothing but the sounds of the forest. When the evening calls you inside, the gas fireplace sets the perfect mood in the cozy living room — Satellite TV ready if you want it, but honestly, the view from the screened porch might be all the entertainment you need.

The fully equipped kitchen means you can cook in if the mood strikes, and with Dollywood just 6 miles away and the heart of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg both within easy reach, everything the Smokies has to offer is right at your fingertips whenever you're ready.

With 129 five-star reviews and guests who return again and again, Bear Pause isn't just a great cabin — it's the one you'll find yourself thinking about long after you've headed home.

🔹 Sleeps 3 | 1 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom

🔹 King Bed | Outdoor Hot Tub | Gas Fireplace | Porch Swing

🔹 Panoramic Mountain Views | Screened Porch & Deck

🔹 Full Kitchen | Satellite TV | WiFi | Washer & Dryer

🔹 Minutes from Dollywood, Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge

🔹 No Pets | No Smoking | 4WD recommended November–March

*This rental cabin is not pet friendly or smoke friendly! This rental cabin sleeps 3 only! Absolutely no smoking on any of the property!

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Distance and Travel Time

• The Island Pigeon Forge: approximately 5.3 miles, estimated driving time 13 minutes.
• The Ripken Experience: approximately 5.4 miles, estimated driving time 13 minutes.
• LeConte Center: approximately 5.5 miles, estimated driving time 14 minutes.
• Anakeesta: approximately 5.8 miles, estimated driving time 14 minutes.
• Dollywood: approximately 5.9 miles, estimated driving time 12 minutes.
• Titanic Museum Attraction: approximately 6.7 miles, estimated driving time 16 minutes.
• Tanger Outlets Sevierville: approximately 7.7 miles, estimated driving time 19 minutes.
• SkyLand Ranch: approximately 7.8 miles, estimated driving time 20 minutes.
• Rocky Top Sports World: approximately 8.3 miles, estimated driving time 22 minutes.
• Sugarlands Visitor Center: approximately 9 miles, estimated driving time 18 minutes.
• Soaky Mountain Waterpark: approximately 12.8 miles, estimated driving time 32 minutes.
• Townsend: approximately 19.3 miles, estimated driving time 37 minutes.
• Cades Cove: approximately 27.7 miles, estimated driving time 54 minutes.
• Clingmans Dome: approximately 29 miles, estimated driving time 55 minutes.

This list is based on estimated distances and typical driving times under normal conditions. For precise and up-to-date directions, consider using a GPS navigation system or a mapping service like Waze or Google Maps.