Location: Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
At the Dancing Bear, you’ll experience the feel of an authentic log cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains. Situated on 7 acres and surrounded by forest and mountains, this cozy cabin in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, is the perfect place to relax and escape it all. Located a short 20-25 minutes from Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, this mountain retreat offers easy access to the best restaurants, shops, attractions, events, and outdoor fun East Tennessee offers.
Upon arrival at this single-level Pigeon Forge cabin, you’ll notice the large, flat, circular driveway — with ample parking for all your needs. The fully equipped and updated kitchen has a new granite countertop and rustic backsplash, and there’s comfortable seating for 6 at the dining table. The gas barbeque is on the huge deck with a picnic table and rocking chairs for friends and family to relax. There’s also a Nordic Retreat hot tub where you can unwind and a brand-new electric dartboard!
At this 1,500+ square-foot Smoky Mountain cabin rental for up to 6 guests, the 2 identical king log bed suites have private baths with jetted tubs and are located on opposite sides of the great room for even more privacy. Each suite has hardwood flooring, a door to the expansive deck, and a hot tub where you can relax and appreciate the spectacular view of Webb Mountain, a breathtaking landscape, and starry nights.
Hike trails on this Pigeon Forge property and retire to the cozy great room at the end of the day, where you can relax by the stacked stone fireplace. There’s a large flatscreen TV, free Wi-Fi, books, and plenty of board games for entertainment. For additional guests, the comfortable sofa converts into a full-size bed. This pet-friendly cabin rental even offers keyless entry, so check-in and checkout are easy and convenient — with no stops at an office.
For a true rustic log cabin experience, this hidden gem will be your new favorite vacation go-to for family vacations or getaways with friends in the Smokies!
Living Room
After exploring the Rocky Top Wine Trail, riding horses in Cades Cove, or shopping at The Island and The Old Mill, return to your secluded cabin in the trees of Pigeon Forge to unwind. Wood floors, walls, and beautiful exposed beams beckon you into the cozy living room. Adding to your log cabin experience are the large windows with tree-studded views and the stacked stone gas fireplace.
Lounge on the sofa with drinks and snacks on the coffee table and press play on the big screen TV to enjoy entertainment while you nosh and chat. A recliner welcomes you to nap anytime or finally finish that book you’ve been meaning to read next to a crackling fire on cooler evenings in the Smoky Mountains. A ceiling fan keeps the space cool in warmer months, and the sofa unfolds into a full-size sleeper.
Kitchen
Ready to dine at your Pigeon Forge cabin in the Smokies? Outfitted with granite countertops, black appliances, a stone backsplash, and blue cupboards, the fully equipped kitchen invites you to cook up a storm, grab snacks anytime, and mix midnight cocktails. Pots, pans, plates, bowls, cooking utensils, cutlery, glasses, and mugs are provided so you can pack light. And there’s a coffeemaker that brews both single cups and pots — super convenient on your Smoky Mountain vacation!
Dining Area
Whether reconnecting with family or celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or even Cinco de Mayo in the Smokies, you’ll appreciate a dining space to enjoy mealtimes together at your cabin rental in Pigeon Forge, TN. This log table centers the kitchen and is open to the living room to keep everyone connected and comfortable. There’s room for everyone in your party to sit down and enjoy wining, dining, and playing board games on your mountain getaway.
Bedrooms
Dream sweetly at your 2-bedroom cabin in Pigeon Forge. Each bedroom offers direct access to the deck, a king-size bed, log furnishings, a ceiling fan, a TV, and an en-suite bathroom with an indoor jetted tub! They are also located on opposite sides of the living room for added privacy. Soothe tired muscles in a rejuvenating bubble bath, slip into your PJs, and curl up for a good night’s sleep every night.
Additional guests can sleep on the full-size sleeper sofa in the living room…which means they’ll have access to the big screen TV all night!
Outdoor Spaces
When you’re not kayaking the Little Pigeon River, zorbing around Outdoor Gravity Park in downtown Pigeon Forge, or venturing into the Forbidden Caverns, enjoy the fresh mountain air at your Pigeon Forge cabin rental. From the inviting deck, you can spot Webb Mountain year-round, and this secluded log cabin is surrounded by lofty trees — especially colorful in fall.
Plus, there are hiking trails throughout this 7-acre property, so you can experience even more of what the Smokies has to offer just steps outside. Between trekking trails and snapping photos of wildlife, sit back in the rockers with a glass of wine, hit the bullseye on the electric dartboard, or kick back in the Nordic Retreat hot tub for a spell. There’s also a gas grill and picnic table for mountain cookouts at your Pigeon Forge hideaway.
To note for travel, the gravel driveway is large, flat, and circular, with parking for 4. And there are only 4 steps up to the front porch, which means easier unloading and loading of the cars during your stay.
Other Amenities
At this pet-friendly cabin in Pigeon Forge, you can bring your pups to enjoy new smells, experiences, and amazing views with you! This vacation rental offers high speed Wi-Fi, ideal for posting on social media, keeping up with work, or browsing homeschool discounts in Pigeon Forge. There’s a washer and dryer so you can reuse towels and wash clothes as needed. And keyless entry lets you check in and out right at the property!
Local Fun
Tucked into the peaceful forest away from the hustle and bustle, Dancing Bear is only 13 miles from the heart of Pigeon Forge and only a few more from downtown Gatlinburg — meaning you’ll have access to double the fun along the Parkway! Museums, seasonal events, live music, water parks, theme parks, chairlifts with mountain views, dinner shows, indoor attractions, mini-golf, go-karts, helicopter tours, and mountain coasters are only the beginning.
Plus, you can pop over to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to hike waterfall trails, spot white-tailed deer on scenic drives, fly fish for rainbow trout, picnic by a river, or ride horses. And there are even more restaurants, attractions, and shops to enjoy on your Pigeon Forge vacation in neighboring Sevierville and Wears Valley.
Foxfire Adventure Park
Just over 5 miles from your Pigeon Forge cabin, Foxfire Adventure Park offers gorgeous zipline tours, trails with a suspended bridge, and rock climbing.
Preacher’s Smokehouse
Pick up some of the best Smoky Mountain BBQ at Preacher’s Smokehouse, a barbecue joint run by a local family — it’s “kind of a Pig Deal.”
Dollywood’s Splash Country
Zoom on water slides, let the kids splash at water playgrounds, sunbathe by the wave pool, and relax down the lazy river at this mountain water park.
Important Information
Dancing Bear is located in a heavily wooded area. Firepits, fireplaces, and outdoor fires of any kind are not allowed.
Dogs are welcome but must be caged / in a kennel when guests leave the cabin. There is a 2-dog limit, and no cats are allowed.
"Long winding very rural driveway leads to a perfectly secluded cabin.Was stocked with pleanty of dishes,games, a dart board. Had good wifi! we used the gas grill for dinners and relaxed in the hot tub.you wouldn't even guess you're only 20 min from the city…"
Verified guest on 04/11/2023
"Long winding very rural driveway leads to a perfectly secluded cabin.Was stocked with pleanty of dishes,games, a dart board. Had good wifi! we used the gas grill for dinners and relaxed in the hot tub.you wouldn't even guess you're only 20 min from the city attractions."
Verified guest on 04/11/2023
"Everything was as advertised, great view, the driveway was steep but not too bad"
"Absolutely loved it! Just as described! "
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Accepted payment methods: credit card, electronic checks, and OVERNIGHT money orders
This is a great way to protect yourself in the case of unforeseen events that delay you or cause you to reschedule or cancel your trip. You can add it on prior to your last scheduled payment. Want to know more? Check out our Trip Insurance page.
Our Property Protection Plans cover unintentional damages to your cabin during your stay and different levels of protection.
We want to ensure each guest has a clean, comfortable place to stay. The additional fees cover property cleanup of your cabin once you’ve checked out, reservation fee, taxes and service fee.
Yes! We offer a 5% active military discount (phone reservations only) and regularly feature deals for YOU. Just check our Specials + Discounts page to see how you can save.
Our Cabins for YOU Partner Program gives you discounts to top area attractions - from mini golf and mountain coasters to dinner shows and beyond - when you stay with us.
4+ bedroom cabins: No cancellation or change of cabin or dates within 6 months of stay.
1-3 bedroom cabins: No cancellation or change of cabin or dates within 3 months of stay.
CFY offers cancellation protection that allows you to cancel your reservation at any point prior to initial use of your key code on your arrival date. Please see details when checking out.
Yes, we have quite a few options for pet-friendly vacations! Check out our wide selection online!
Each of our cabins has a fully equipped kitchen (refrigerator, stove/oven, and varying countertop appliances), shared living spaces for guests, a dining table and/or breakfast bar for in-cabin dining, and cozy bedrooms. Most feature wireless internet, flatscreen TVs, washers and dryers, decks with wooded or mountain views, and some games or game tables! You can browse by amenity online to find the perfect fit.
You’ll supply your own food, drinks, toiletries, charcoal and lighter fluid (for charcoal grills), propane (for gas grills; check cabin before purchasing), and any other movies or games you’d enjoy on vacation!
We’ll give you a starter supply of:
We provide all linens, along with 1 towel and 1 washcloth per person (based on property sleeps advertised). Many of our cabins have washers and dryers, so it is easy to use only the towels we provide. If your cabin does not have a washer/dryer, you may want to bring extra towels from home.
Most of our cabins offer high-speed wireless internet, but not all. Please check the amenities list and description, or check with your Vacation Specialist when booking!
Check-in is easy with Cabins for YOU. Each cabin has an electronic keypad, and we’ll supply the unique code for your cabin 2 days before check-in. No keys, no going to an office. You’ll use this to unlock your cabin each time you enter. Checkout is equally simple. Just shut the door behind you as you leave and it will automatically lock!
Check-in/out times: Check-in starts at 4 p.m. EST with guaranteed check-in at 6 p.m. Checkout time is 10 a.m. EST. We can’t guarantee early check-ins or late checkouts, but you can check with your Vacation Specialist. Hourly fees apply for early check-ins.
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Once you’ve made your reservation, you’ll receive a confirmation email that will have the directions to your cabin rental.
If you have a medical or life-threatening emergency, please call 911. For mechanical and non-threatening emergencies, call 800.684.7865 and press option 2 to speak with one of our team members.
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Please report any issues regarding cleanliness of hot tubs, swim spas, or pools upon arrival. We will do our best to resolve them right away. To keep these spaces clean and serviceable for all guests, please shower off before using and refrain from using any lotions or oils. If issues are reported more than 24 hours after arrival, any additional cleaning fees will be charged to current guest.
Overall outdated and/or has worn out elements. There is little to no coordination in furniture and decor. Most furniture items are of lower quality such as cloth couches, laminate countertops, and particle board cabinets.
Average quality accommodations. Will have some good quality and some low quality elements. Things such as a mixture of flatscreen and tube tvs, good quality furniture but worn out and not consistent, particle board cabinets and laminate countertops with updated appliances, or updated appliances but not consistent. These properties have elements of a Bronze and Gold level.
Good quality accommodations. These properties are high quality, but all elements might not be considered luxury in nature. There might be more wear on furniture, deck/exterior, etc. TVs are flat screen, but might not be the newest in quality. Might have stone countertops with updated appliances that aren’t stainless steel. These properties have some elements of the Platinum level, but elements are either slightly outdated, worn, or not as high quality.
Luxury accommodations. All elements are of high quality, design, and are up-to-date. Consistent furniture and decor in each room. Unique touches such as stone designs, barnwood/shiplap, full log pillars are often found in these properties.