Where you'll be
Description
With two bedrooms and two bathrooms, Bear Cub Retreat can accommodate two couples visiting for a ski weekend as comfortably as it can a family on a summer vacation. The primary bedroom includes a NEW king-size bed and the second bedroom includes a NEW queen-size bed and both offer plenty of storage. One of the bedrooms opens directly onto the balcony. After the kids are asleep, you and your special someone can sit outside to revel in the silvery moonlight as owls hoot from the surrounding woods.
The balcony, which is screened for year-round enjoyment, is accessible from the living area as well. The living area’s well-cushioned sofa opens into another bed for two, enabling the condo unit to sleep up to six people in all. After hitting the slopes, you’ll love gathering around the electric fireplace, hot chocolate or Irish coffee in hand, to play charades or go over the highlights of the day. When you return from hiking, horseback riding or exploring Dollywood, you can kick back and watch a movie on the flat-screen TV with cable or surf the web via the free WiFi. Bear Cub Retreat has also enhanced its connectivity with a high-speed internet upgrade as of July 2024, ensuring a faster and more reliable online experience for all guests.
Next to the living area is the dining area. The handsome table seats six, and just behind it is a breakfast bar with two stools, where the kids can eat a snack or friends can help you prepare a meal. On the other side of the breakfast bar is the kitchen, equipped with all the appliances, cookware and tableware you’ll need, whether you’re whipping up pancakes for breakfast, hosting a dinner party or simply reheating leftovers from the previous night’s restaurant meal. There’s even a dishwasher because no one wants to scrub plates while on vacation. This unit is also equipped with its own washer and dryer.
Bear Cub Retreat’s pool is indoors, which means you can swim and ski on the same day. There’s something especially luxe about looking out the windows of the pool area at the snow-covered mountains while in your bathing suit! In warm weather, you can bask in the sun on the deck outside the pool or enjoy an alfresco snack at one of the patio tables. The resort has a sauna too—just what your tired muscles will long for after a day on the go—and a game room to ensure that the kids are never bored.
Though given how close Bear Cub Retreat is to the local attractions, they won’t have the time to be bored. In 15 minutes or less you can drive to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, a wonderland of flora and fauna, and Ober Gatlinburg Amusement Park and Ski Area. In winter, you can ski and snow tube, and there’s ice skating, rides and an animal attraction year-round. Downtown Gatlinburg is equally close. Among its attractions are Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, the Guinness World Records Adventure, thrill rides, mini-golf, restaurants, shops and more. The Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community, an eight-mile trail of more than 100 shops, galleries and studios, is less than a half-hour away, as are Dollywood and other attractions of the neighboring town of Pigeon Forge.
Bear Cub Retreat is atop a mountain, so in winter you’ll want a vehicle with four-wheel drive and/or tire chains. Then again, its mountain location—high above the traffic and hubbub, with stunning sunrises and sunsets, but close enough to the action—is part of its appeal. Experience its pleasures for yourself. Book your stay today. We look forward to seeing you!
Where you'll sleep
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Deposits
- 46+ Days Prior to Arrival, 30% is due at the time of Booking.
- Within 45 Days Prior to Arrival, 100% is due at the time of Booking.
Cancellations
- Arrival window within 14 days or less, all payments are non-refundable.
- Arrival window within 15 to 30 days, a partial refund of 50% will be provided.
- Arrival window is within 31 days or more, all advanced payments will be refunded.
Reviews
Reviews and guest comments are collected from verified guests that have filled out a survey regarding their stay or provided a review via a third party booking site.
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Nadya T.
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Verified Guest Comment
Its good. Only thing i didnt like is management nit always their.
07/21/2024
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Jonathan B.
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Very nice and clean place. Nice welcome gift from owners! Towels shaped like bears were a fun surprise! Plenty of hot water for showers. Plenty of utensils in kitchen to meet all our needs. Condo was quiet, even during the busy Memorial Day weekend. I would definitely recommend this place, but only IF one does NOT need WiFi. I feel as though the listing is a bit misleading. Do they have WiFi? Well, not according to the one of the managers of the condo complex that I talked to. He said that it's been VERY spotty for YEARS. He said the engineers can't seem to figure out why. Out of the 5 different newer phones that we had (Apples and Androids), NONE of them were able to connect to the WiFi on ANY of the 5 days we were there, regardless of weather conditions. This was a significant problem for me, given that I RELY on WiFi for updating my drone. Couldn't fly! Had I known there would be no WiFi, I would not have booked this place. But the condo itself was GREAT!
05/28/2024
Thank you for your detailed review! We're thrilled that you enjoyed the clean and well-equipped condo, along with the thoughtful welcome gift and fun towel surprise. It’s great to hear that the quiet atmosphere and amenities like hot water and a well-stocked kitchen made your stay comfortable, even during the busy weekend. We sincerely apologize for the Wi-Fi issues, and we understand how frustrating this must have been, especially since you rely on it for important tasks; upon reviewing your reservation, we do see that you reached out to our 24/7 Guest Services Team regarding the Wi-Fi issue and it was resolved within 24 hours after being reported. We acknowledge and understand why the listing may have been misleading regarding the Wi-Fi, and we are glad to share with you that the Wi-Fi was updated in July 2024 to high-speed internet and is no longer an issue. We appreciate your feedback and will strive to ensure a smoother stay for our future guests. We thank you for recommending the condo itself, and we hope to provide a more seamless experience for you in the future.
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Doug K.
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Verified Guest Comment
This was a great place to stay and experience the Smoky Mountain National Park. The accommodations were good and as advertised. The internet was not reliable.
11/21/2023
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Bermudez A.
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Verified Guest Comment
Todo está en buenas condiciones y la zona es muy tranquila todo está muy limpio y pudimos ver un oso en camino al dawntown. El único problema es el wifi no hay conección, no funcionó intentamos varias veces pero sin éxito. La dueña es muy amable y nos hizo sentir muy cómodos. Es muy probable que volvamos en nuestra próxima visita porque quedamos encantados con la vista desde el balcón a las montañas durante nuestros desayunos
10/01/2023
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Dilene T.
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Verified Guest Comment
Beautiful view and saw lots of bear on the property!
07/28/2023
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