Bear Essentials Lodge

04/02/2024

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04/02/2024

I recreated the salad dressing I still dream after visiting Paris, using a genius trick for taming the shallots.

05/19/2023

Have to love the Smokies❤️

02/26/2023

Welcome to “Bear Essentials Lodge!” where mountain charm, scenic views, and tons of entertainment merge into one amazing cabin retreat! Our gorgeous 3BD cabin (sleeps 10) is the perfect destination for your family and friends to make incredible memories here in the Smoky Mountains! Fully furnished with cozy cabin luxuries and blessed with scenic views, this vacation lodge is one of a kind! ★Game Room ★Hot Tub ★Spacious rooms w/ fireplaces! ★Pool Table ★Arcade ★Jacuzzi Tubs ★Wifi ★Near Town!
The space
Bear Essentials Lodge offers you all the luxuries and amenities your friends and family could desire, all while being conveniently located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains AND just a short drive to Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg. Our floorplan is ideal for both families or couples alike and is the perfect get-a-way. So, pack your bags – because the mountains are calling!!

✔ Spacious and modern cabin retreat with tons of amenities
✔ Open living room with stone fireplace and separate dining room
✔ Huge Loft Game Room (pool table, arcade, board games & more!)
✔ 3 Spacious bedrooms + 4 Bathrooms - room for everyone!
✔ Covered balcony with multiple sitting areas
✔ Hot Tub
✔ Community Pool (seasonal)
✔ Gas BBQ Grill
✔ Free Wi-Fi & Parking
✔ Short drive to Pigeon Forge or Downtown Gatlinburg and close to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, horseback riding, shopping, restaurants, museums, downtown Gatlinburg, Ober Gatlinburg, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, Hollywood Star Cars Museum, Ole Smoky Moonshine, Pigeon Forge, The Island, the Comedy Barn, Dollywood, and more

★ INDOOR LIVING ★
Fully furnished mountain home with modern and rustic decor; Open living room with large stone fireplace, comfy leather furniture and tons of windows; Modern and fully equipped kitchen; Loft Game Room; Free WiFi

★SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS ★
✔ Bedroom #1 (upstairs): Spacious bedroom retreat with King-sized bed, private fireplace and your own soaking whirlpool bath tub looking out over the mountains; Private attached bathroom with shower
✔ Bedroom #2 (downstairs): Huge bedroom with King-sized bed; Private attached bathroom with shower and separate whirlpool bath soaking tub
✔ Bedroom #3 (downstairs): Spacious bedroom with King-sized bed; Access to full bathroom off the hall
✔ Additional Sleeping Arrangements: Sleeper sofa in the living room and futon in the loft
✔ Additional full bath on main level with shower

★KITCHEN★
Fully equipped kitchen with modern stainless-steel appliances, full sized refrigerator, dishwasher, stove, microwave, and other kitchen appliances perfect for making breakfast, lunch or dinner throughout your stay! All pots, pans, glasses, plates, silverware, etc. are also there for you! There is a gorgeous wooden dining room table right off the kitchen in a separate dining area, along with additional seating at the breakfast bar.

★ENTERTAINMENT★
Bear Essentials Lodge is the ideal vacation destination for those who want to both relax and play! Enjoy family movie night in the spacious living room while cuddled up on the leather couches while the fireplace roars in the distance. Step upstairs into the loft game room and you are met with hours and hours of entertainment – from the pool table to the arcade, no one will be bored! Or relax in one of the two separate whirlpool bath tubs after a long day of hiking or shopping. And outside, you are greeted with a bubbling hot tub that overlooks the scenic views. Step out onto the covered balcony and sit back and relax while you sip your morning cup of coffee or evening glass of wine while taking in the fresh Smoky Mountain air. Or enjoy dinner on the patio after grilling up a yummy feast on the propane grill. During the warmer months, feel free to take a dip in the community pool!

★ GENERAL★
Complimentary starter toiletries, linens/towels, free WiFi, air conditioning & central heat, full sized washer and dryer

★PARKING★
Free parking for up to 3 vehicles

★COUPONS AND DISCOUNTS★
Shortly before you arrive our Host will send you a coupon book with dozens and dozens of discounts for all of the top attractions in the area. This includes the best dinner shows, pancake restaurants, adventure parks, museums and even an exotic animal park. If you want inspiration for your vacation activities, this will definitely give you enough for your visit!

★COOL THINGS TO DO IN THE AREA★
Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville are the three main cities that comprise the area. Everything is spread out a bit and there are amazing things to keep you busy...
- World class hiking trails of all types and skill levels
- Dollywood theme park (of course!)
- Putt putt, go karts and pancake restaurants on every corner
- Amazing dinner shows to entertain kids of all ages
- Museums of all types: classic cars, Alcatraz, Titanic and several children's museums
- Restaurants of all types... Always come hungry because serving sizes are HUGE!

To reserve your vacation in this Beautiful Cabin we offer the following booking options:

Airbnb
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/744555372817747540

VRBO
https://www.vrbo.com/3082796

02/26/2023

08/23/2022

Any Jeep Peeps looking for a place in Gatlinburg/Sevierville and Pigeon Forge. We have a 3 bed King size plus a queen pull out couch and full Futon. $1100 books the cabin Thursday- Sunday...

08/23/2022

Come rent our cabin for the Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion. Thursday thru Sunday for $1100. Three bedroom, four bathroom cabin located in Sevierville with quick access to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.

04/04/2021

Looking to stay in Gatlinburg, TN area? Need 2 bedrooms instead of 3? Please check out this amazing cabin https://t.vrbo.io/Fhh9BUsOneb
Beautiful 2 bed 2 bath cabin located in Gatlinburg that we have stayed in personally. The owners are wonderful and the cabin is new, clean and beautifully decorated. You cant go wrong.

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08/19/2020

Fun times at Bear Essentials Lodge for the small kids and the big kids too!

08/19/2020

Interior and exterior photos

07/24/2020

Are you wanting to reserve Bear Essentials Lodge for your getaway?

We offer the following options to book your stay:

Airbnb:

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/44357907

Smoky Vistas Rental Site:

https://smokyvistas.guestybookings.com/listings/5ef4424895c18a002f27323f

VRBO

https://www.vrbo.com/9484409ha

Entire home/apt in Sevierville, United States. Bear Essentials Lodge is a three level, high end cabin located at the Grandview Resort in Sevierville. Featuring mountain views, a hot tub, and acc...