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Cabin Close To Downtown Gatlinburg And National park!

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Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, oven, and dishwasher.
Relax in this cabin's cozy atmosphere, featuring a plush sofa, stone fireplace, and mounted TV.
Relax on the deck with a swing seat, surrounded by the natural beauty of the outdoors.
Enjoy meals together at the large dining table with bench seating and chandelier lighting.
Relax in a warm and inviting space with a pool table, comfortable seating, and cozy decor.

Entire cabin

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cabin Close To Downtown Gatlinburg And National park!

Searching for a group cabin that’s perfect for your Smoky Mountain vacation? Look no further than Eight Bears Lodge, a beautiful five bedroom, three bathroom cabin rental located less than three miles from downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Sleeping up to eleven guests, this lovely cabin offers a plethora of amenities you and your guests will thoroughly enjoy while on your great Tennessee vacation.

This Gatlinburg cabin rental offers a log finish with only one step into the cabin, 8 Bears Lodge will be charming you from the moment you arrive. Located only 2.5 miles from downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Eight Bears Lodge is close to all of the attractions you have been wanting to visit. Eight Bears Lodge is the ideal Smoky Mountain cabin rental for your family vacation or retreat with friends.

Eight Bears Lodge boasts four king beds and one full size bed, with a futon to sleep any additional guests you may have on your vacation. In the evenings, retire to your bedroom and watch a television show or two before drifting off to sleep. All bedrooms of this Gatlinburg cabin offer televisions and reading lamps for your convenience.

Close area attractions:

- Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies- 3 miles
- Downtown Gatlinburg- 2.5 miles
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park- 5 miles
- Arts & Crafts Community- 1.5 miles
- Downtown Pigeon Forge- 6 miles
- The Island in Pigeon Forge- 7 miles

Food nearby:
- Three Jimmy's- 1.5 miles
- Jersey Hustle Pizza- 1 mile
- Ole Reds- 2.5 miles

Top Breakfast Destinations:
- The Pancake Pantry- 2.5 miles
- Donut Friar- 2.5 miles
- Pancake house- 1 mile

Property manager

Shirley, Brady, Cody, Jennifer

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Internet access

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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About the area

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Gatlinburg, TN

What's nearby

  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Anakeesta - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • SkyPark - 8 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 8 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Red - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Southern Comfort - Westgate Resort - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Gatlinburg Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chesapeake's Seafood and Raw Bar - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family owned&operated, close to dwntwn Gatlinburg! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cabin Close To Downtown Gatlinburg And National park!?

As of Aug 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cabin Close To Downtown Gatlinburg And National park! on Aug 11, 2025 start from CA $297.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Family owned&operated, close to dwntwn Gatlinburg!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family owned&operated, close to dwntwn Gatlinburg!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family owned&operated, close to dwntwn Gatlinburg! located?

This family-friendly Gatlinburg cabin is within 3 mi (5 km) of Chapel at Honeymoon Hills, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, and Anakeesta. Cooter's Place and Hillbilly Golf are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Cabin Close To Downtown Gatlinburg And National park! Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 93 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kris G.

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

Gatlinburg Extreme Conference

Cabin Facility with Amenities and Location Setting were amazing. The only concern was cleanliness of facility: roach in bathtub, cleanliness of bathrooms & sheets, underwear left by previous guest under a bed were concerning for as nice and beautiful place as this was.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James J.

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

Christmas family vacation

Such an awesome cabin great times had by all. I would highly recommend 8 bears lodge. Thanks VRBO for making this vacation special.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Kayla T.

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

We were pleased

The cabin was very nice. Some cobwebs around the house, dust and such. We did have a few issues but the manager responded so professionally and quickly. All issues and cleanliness with the property are issues that can happen in our own homes. We were happy and my family enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andenette B.

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

Stay

It was very clean and a nice quiet environment. 10/10 highly recommend. Will book again !!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Shirl M.

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

Cabin is very nice and easy to find.

The Cabin is beautiful but the driveway is a little steep. There were a few things in the cabin that needed some maintenance but overall we were well pleased. We love our family time in the mountains.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

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

BEAR is the word

Very nice, driveway was a challenge for 5 cars. Lots of cabinet space in the kitchen but no room for food unless you rearrange things. The last night there the shower on the main floor would not shut off and nobody to get ahold of, so the water ran most of the night. We finally got it off.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly c., Mocksville

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

Nice Experience

There were a couple of issues like a broken coffee pot. Management delivered a new one the same day. For that fact alone, I give this review 5 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Nathan L.

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

Needs work

Pros: Excellent location Gorgeous cabin Comfortable beds Plenty of hot water Roku smart tvs everywhere Cons: Bring your own towels Don't expect the hot tub jets to work Hand wash the dishes/don't use dishwasher Don't do laundry either "Fully stocked kitchen" is used pretty loosely Wear a dusk mask
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Kriston H.

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

Beautiful home but lacking care and homeliness

We stay in Gatlinburg often. We will not consider this house again. Beautiful house! Definitely not professionally cleaned. Bed cover on couch bed downstairs was not clean at all. Couch's in the "theater room" were not sat on. They are hard and small. It says it sleeps 14 people and we were disappointed to get there and the upstairs pull out couch bed was not even suitable to sit on, much less sleep on. There were wires sticking out of the bed and the bed was falling through the base. We didn't pull out after seeing this because we had kids with and didn't want them to get hurt on the wires. Could be better stocked for staying awhile. When I go on vacation I don't plan to pack my kitchen or bathroom. I think a trash bag per day would be better to supply and more toilet paper. Silverware could be updated to accommodate children to eat with and not giants. The house has a musty smell. Overall I would say this house is a money maker and not a house to supply for people to come and stay awhile.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Edward M.

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

8 Bears Lodge and 2 Real Ones

We loved everything about this place except for the cleanliness. There were dishes that had food on them in the cabinet, it looked like the basic dusting was done, but inches thick of dust throughout the cabin. When we washed off the dining room table it looked as though the paint was coming with it. Might need to coat it. Master upstairs shower needs to be updated felt like it could break anytime you moved your feet. There was still trash with food outside the cabin when we arrived in the bins. We were visited by two different black bears-this was not necessarily bad as we did enjoy seeing them up close-and nothing you can do about it as they are part of nature, but the bin holding old food trash didn’t help our situation. There were no extra trash bags either. This sounds like a terrible review, but if the cleaners did their part, this trip would’ve been perfect. We would rent this cabin again!! Great memories were made
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Laura S.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Darrius B.

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

Very spacious for the entire family

The property was great! It’s really a 4.8. The space of that cabin is unreal, had 7 adults and two kids sleeping comfortably! Check in was easy, Great location to the city. Only reason not a 5 was small things specific to me. I would have liked a better taken care of grill. And the toilet flap in our room was warped causing constant water flow to toilet.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jacky P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty P.

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

50th Anniversary

Spoiled my folks for their 50th anniversary. Brought the family and didn’t let them spend a dime! The cabin was beautiful and perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy W.

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

Nice3 Cabin

The cabin was amazing. I even saw a bear one night below the balcony. The problem was the drive way. I had four wheel drive so I was fine but my friends did not. This created a bummer driving and pushing the car up the drive.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Tim H.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Don't rent this cabin.

Our family was disappointed. No response from numerous emails. Dust everywhere, dirty floors, carpet in kitchen was a joke, it states fullystock kitchen that's not true. Driveway is ridiculous, extremely steep, van lost traction every time leaving. No view at all as stated. Hot tub had only 5 working jets, mold on shower heads, the shower on the top floor leaks in to the 2nd floor bathroom, dishwasher is trash, dirt and food on plates, cups and glasses in the cabinets. we called they said they had done a temporary fix on shower on top floor before and it must be going bad. We asked them to come fix it or do another temp. fix on it and she said her husband has covid and they couldn't do anything. I asked if someone else could be sent and she said no. Also she informed us that the owners would be coming up this week after we left. I hope they invest in this place and fix things properly. But looking at the reviews this crap has been going on for a while. Don't waste your money. These people don't care about this cabin and it shows. No supplies or broom or mop so I couldn't even clean myself. Not enough seating in living room to accommodate our 9 person family and it states it is for up to 15 people. Only 6 people could sit in living room at a time. 1 oven mit and 2 pot holder that was so old my daughter git burnt through the pot holder. We will never use Hemlock Hills Resort Rentals EVER AGAIN. We recommend you Don't either. Lady on the phone very rude and no help. It also states that if you need anything to call or email Shirley, Brady, Cody, and Jennifer don't bother they still have not answered our emails. So I wonder why one of these 4 couldn't come fix the shower. We thought yes they have some bad reviews but we thought maybe that they had fixed the issues or that maybe people just didn't write good reviews because they had a good time and didn't think about it. Well don't be fooled. Like us. JUST DON'T!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

4x4 needed

More kitchen things needed. The kids really loved the pool table. Overall nice stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eddie M.

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

Excellent cabin

We really enjoyed our stay. The cabin was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Candice E., Carthage, Tennessee

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

Excellent

It was beautiful! Staff was extremely friendly and excellent! No complaints from this family at all!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Nice place to hangout

The cabin was nice, it had plenty of room for 7 of us to be together and yet apart when needing space. The bear theme was nice and felt homey. Had questions a month early and got no response from owners. Had to make more than 5 attempts before received reply. When we arrived, the cabin was still dirty and the code to enter was wrong. Made a call to the maintenance number and they gave us the right code, and sent a crew that cleaned the cabin for two hours. The driveway is very steep and should have 4 wheel drive to get up and down. The neighbors had cars on both sides of the street with barely enough room to drive through which was worse at night with no lights. Low water pressure but enough to shower and bathe. It is a nice place to spend a number of days hanging out with your friends and family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Ronald R.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Good Space but Needs Help

The cabin has a good amount of room but was not clean. There were cob webs and dust on the walls. We took a broom and spent about 1 1/2 hours cleaning. Carpets were stained in rooms which we assume is from past pets. The air filter was completely layered with a thick layer of dust but the manager came and put in a new one. Cooking pans were nasty and we did our best to clean them. The place could also use a new set of cooking utensils. Several things were broke including kitchen sink knob, dish washer rack, and upstairs fan switch. Overall, price wasn’t bad. However, you get what you pay for, as the old saying goes.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

kristin l.

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

Spring Break Getaway

Overall the cabin was absolutely beautiful. However, the cleanliness was severely lacking. The sheets were not clean, as there were stains, hair and debri in the beds. There was paper straw wrapping, price tags, receipts on the floor in several rooms. The coffee maker had coffee still in it as well as the filter. Rugs and carpet were filthy and there was dust and cobwebs in several locations that were extremely visible. There were a few pillows with blood on them as well. As I said the cabin itself was beautiful, however I would follow up on who is cleaning the cabin as they are not doing their job. We spent our first night cleaning and washing bedding which was not our responsibility.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Corey B., Wheeler

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

8 Bear Lodge

Overall nice size cabin for our group of 14. Cleanliness was sub par as cob webs in corners and carpet very stained. Kitchen faucet worked but barely. Dishwasher racks broken. Location convenient to town but multiple close neighbors and no view. Driveway very steep and narrow.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Jennah h.

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

Lots of space for a big family vacation!

Many large rooms, Multiple family areas, huge kitchen table made for a great spot for our huge family to make memories. Bring your own towels not many were supplied.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

John K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs better cleaning service and maintenance work over.

They need another maid service. Not very clean, wet towels left in washer and found dirty socks. It has some maintenance over all that needs to be done Curtains, blinds, carpet and a few other things Furnished nice, and close to Downtown Gatlinburg and they loved the hot tub
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022