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Unbeatable Location, Retreat with Swim Spa & Sauna

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Smart TV, fireplace, video games, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

7 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 20316 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Gatlinburg Convention Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪66 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Unbeatable Location, Retreat with Swim Spa & Sauna

Welcome to HooBear Lodge, your ultimate Smoky Mountains escape in Gatlinburg, TN! Our lodge borders the magnificent Great Smoky Mountains National Park on three sides, offering an unparalleled blend of natural beauty and convenient access to downtown.

This spacious 7-bedroom cabin comfortably accommodates groups of up to 20 guests.

**Sleeping Arrangements:**
* 5 King ensuite bedrooms, each with a private bath and smart TV
* 2 Bunk rooms, each with one queen bed and one bunk bed
* 1 Queen pull-out sofa in the living area
* 1 Full-sized futon-style bean bag

**Indoor Amenities:**
* Cozy living area with a large-screen TV
* Two gas fireplaces for a warm ambiance
* Fully stocked kitchen and large dining space for group meals
* Lower-level game room featuring a pool table, arcade games, a gaming table, and an exercise bike
* High-speed Wi-Fi
* Laundry room with washer and dryer

**Outdoor Living:**
* Expansive deck with panoramic mountain views
* Private 14-foot swim spa (a luxurious hot tub and scenic pool in one)
* Brand-new barrel sauna
* Fire pit for evening gatherings
* BBQ grill for outdoor cooking

We also decorate for the Fall and Christmas to make your seasonal stay extra special!
During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Traffic Light #10. Enjoy features like a gym, a water park, and a hot tub. The cabin offers free WiFi and a private pool.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym and a sauna
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Gatlinburg Convention Center
This cabin offers its guests a water park, a hot tub, and a sauna. A fitness center, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the family-friendly cabin.

This Gatlinburg cabin is smoke free.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 22

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No Smoking
No Loud Noise after 10 PM - no amplified music
All Pets must be approved or added to reservation

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: We would like to approve pets, also we would like

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Hoobear Lodge 5 King Beds 14' Swimspa Walk to DTN Bunk/gmrm
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Unbeatable Location, Retreat with Swim Spa & Sauna Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lakeshia H.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jenny P.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the cabin but the heat/air was not good. It was so hot in the bedrooms that I left there sick as well as 2 others. It definitely sent my sinuses into an inflamed mess. The hallways were ice cold but the rooms were so hot. Nothing we did helped
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location was amazing! The house was just what we were looking for. All the instructions were clear and easily understood.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host communicated regularly and home was cozy and well stocked with everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was wonderful. Thirteen of us stayed. Evangeline was an excellent host with communicating with us very promptly.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malena B.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Break 2025

This trip was put together at the last minute. The cabin was pretty much as described. Lots of room for everyone to spread out. Had a little trouble figuring out how to get the cable to work on the tv's. Owner was always quick to respond when contacted. We did have a bear and a cub visit us one night when we were in the hot tub. My only negative is the road getting up tp the cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house for family gathering

Our family of 9 adults and 5 children had a great time at this house. The location is convenient and the house had everything we needed. Everyone had their own space and large area to gather together. The only thing to consider is how comfortable you feel around bears. There were 4 bears and a mother with 4 cubs that visited the property every day and night. Don’t leave any food in your car and look out the door before going outside. Our family enjoyed the adventure most days. I would not hesitate staying here again.
View from the driveway
Mama with 4 cubs
We named this one Big Boy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brennan W.

Liked: Cleanliness

10/10

Great place to relax with family and friends and close to downtown for all the experience in gatlinburg.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Long Weekend with Friends

All around great experience! We had a group of 19 adults and there was plenty of space for all of us. The cabin is beautiful both inside and out. The views of the mountains are also incredible. Swim spa was a hit with the group and a major plus for this property! Can’t beat the location also. You will be close enough to everything in downtown Gatlinburg, but still feel the seclusion of a mountain cabin as other cabins are a good distance apart. Hosts are kind, responsive, and do a wonderful job making this property feel like a home for your stay! 10/10 would stay here again and I recommend this property for any large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob G.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic cabin stay

We had an amazing stay at this cabin with our group of 18! The spacious master suites provided the adults with plenty of comfort, and the thrill of spotting bears nearby added an unforgettable touch to our trip. However, we decided not to use the fire pit to roast marshmallows for this reason! The cabin's convenient proximity to town made it easy to explore local attractions. The owner was also very responsive. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffiny W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Cabin

Loved the location and cabin is beautifully decorated and has great hang out spots for teenagers and adults.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas Getaway

Lovey home, easy access into home. Just a little far to walk to town though. Downhill would be ok but coming back would be too hard on older people.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene T., Saucier, MS

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

The location to the main strip was great. Once down the hill just steps from Ober to your right and the Smokey Mt park a short drive to your left. The walk down to the strip wasn’t as difficult as going up. We walked down but when we returned we had some who easily could walk up the steep hill get the car and drive us up. The house did Not feel cramped with our family of 16 - only 5 were under 14. The host was responsive to anything that came up. We would stay there again. The kids had a great time in their space on the lower floor.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

LeeAnn M., Cold Spring, KY

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday Celebration

This home was perfect for our group. Plenty of area to congregate while also having space to spread out. The host was communicative and welcoming. We will definitely look to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blaine O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Getaway with Friends!

Couldn’t have been more impressed with everything from checking in, communication and response from Evangeline, and checking out. We had everything we needed and more! If you’ve got a big group, this cabin is 10/10!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ezekiel B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Great location. Very Clean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Aimee R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

Pros: location to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Size of the house for large groups was great. We enjoyed seeing the bears - maybe too many? lol The bears were not at all afraid of us and walked right up to the porch and over the gate while we were on it. Cons: would have been nice to have dressers in the bedrooms and hangers in the closets. Between all 6 bedrooms we found 5 or 6 hangers to share. We had to live out of our suitcases for the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family time

Wonderful vacation home. Bears were a little worrying, we had a few in the backyard several times. Driveway was a bit crowded for five vehicles and Savage Road would be improved if a few mirrors would added to help with the very tight turns.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gatlinburg Vacation at Hoobear Lodge

The house was excellent, plenty of beds and bathrooms. The view of the mountains and the town were amazing, and the town was only a short drive away. The visiting bears were exciting.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Retreat

Overall the house and property were nice. Great location & proximity, saw bears about every day. However, there were some things about the house that should be noted to future bookings First, the bedrooms, particularly the downstairs two bedrooms, are much smaller than they appear. There are no dressers in those rooms and no room for one. There are no closets. It's a tight space. All of the bedrooms were a tight fit. Even the living room looks much larger in pictures than it actually is. There is one sectional couch in there and not room for another couch. Nice, but tight. There were several maintenance issues which had not been addressed recently. The day we arrived, multiple toilet seats were loose to the point of falling off the toilets, the sliding door to the porch was nearly impossible to open (adults had to help the children), lights were burned out. Nothing major, but obviously not tended to closely between groups staying there. Lastly, there were centipedes everywhere on the bottom floor, and they were making their way to the upper floor as well. We probably killed more than 300 in the 4 nights / 5 days. It was constant. We had kids ready to sleep on an air mattress and couldn't do it because of the bugs. I did contact the owner of the house and she sent out a maintenance person to spray around the house within a few hours, but it didn't help for the remainder of the trip. Overall, it was a nice house to stay in, but like most VRBO homes, it had it's issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hoo Bear Lodge June 2024

Outstanding property with Great view and great location to downtown Gatlinburg and Smokey Mountain National Patk!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our wedding

We booked the lodge for our wedding and had family from South Carolina, Florida, Ohio, and Pennsylvania! We had 7 kids stay with us. It was the best time!! We first got there I was doing a tour of the house and saw a bear on the property, We saw the bears many times!! We will be back!! The hostess was amazing and helpful!! Thankful we could use their house for our special time!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024