Location: Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Get cozy and unwind at Papa Bear, a 1-bedroom vacation rental on the lower level of a cabin triplex in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. This Gatlinburg condo offers space for up to 2 guests, perfect for honeymoons, romantic retreats, solo trips, and weekends away with a friend. Boasting a relaxing hot tub for soothing soaks, peaceful wooded views, TV entertainment, homey comforts, and a convenient location — this condo rental in the Great Smoky Mountains is a top pick for YOU.
Explore fun attractions, Appalachian stores, distilleries, restaurants, seasonal events, and oh-so-much more along the Parkway. Or enjoy the great outdoors with wondrous wildlife and breathtaking mountain views in the national park. Then return to your cozy condo in Gatlinburg to take it easy for a while, watching movies on the TV, reading books, cuddling with your partner, or chilling in the hot tub.
Easily prepare breakfast in the full kitchen or use the charcoal grill for burgers, steaks, and kabobs at lunch or dinner. Enjoy wooded views as you sip your coffee in the morning or as the sun sets through the trees at night. The bedroom offers an additional TV plus a king-size log bed, and the bathroom offers a shower/tub combo for added convenience. And for those cool mountain evenings, curl up in front of the electric (heated) fireplace!
Additional amenities at this Gatlinburg condo include keyless entry and high speed Wi-Fi. And if you’re traveling with a group, you can book Papa Bear with the other 2 levels at this Gatlinburg cabin triplex — Mama Bear and Baby Bear — as The Three Bears Retreat. You’ll have plenty of space plus fun extras for a memorable family vacation or a mountain getaway with friends.
Living Room
After a full day of fun in the Smokies, having your own living space to kick back and unwind for a spell is lovely. With an open concept, wood floors, tree views, and log furnishings, you get that mountain cabin feel in a convenient Gatlinburg condo.
Switch on the TV for entertainment while you lounge on the sofa or crack open that book you’ve been itching to read in the armchair. For more fun and games, there’s a foosball table! Cool tonight? Flip on the electric, heated fireplace to make your Gatlinburg condo rental extra cozy. It’s also a nice extra to help create a romantic setting to rekindle your love and reconnect with your spouse.
Kitchen
When you want a bite to eat or need something to drink, the fully equipped kitchen offers everything you need to prepare and serve whatever you like at this mountain condo in Gatlinburg, TN. Appliances include a full-size refrigerator, an electric range with an overhead microwave, a dishwasher, a toaster, and a blender. For coffee and hot drink enthusiasts, you’ll have a standard drip coffeemaker for full pots plus a Keurig for single cups!
Counter space is plentiful and open to the rest of the living and dining spaces. There’s a breakfast bar with 2 seats, where you can enjoy cups of joe, snacks, and even meals together. A window overlooking the trees sits over the double sink. And you’ll have pots, pans, dishware, glassware, cooking utensils, cutlery, and mugs.
Bring snacks and drinks from home, buy fresh ingredients and treats from a local farmers market, and leave the rest to your vacation home’s wonderfully outfitted kitchen!
Dining Area
Set the dining table at your Smoky Mountain condo rental for a homemade breakfast, freshly grilled lunch, or takeout dinner from Alamo Steakhouse in Gatlinburg. The table is just off the kitchen, keeping seconds and refills on hand. There are 2 chairs plus a bench for more space. The table is ideal for enjoying mealtimes together as well as board games, cards, puzzles, and crafts. And this space is useful for setting up a laptop to work as needed.
Bedroom
Rest, relax, and dream of your great time at the Gatlinburg Craftmen’s Fair, Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, or Dollywood in your king suite at this 1-bedroom condo in the Smokies. A king-size log bed calls your name whenever you want to take a nap or hit snooze for the night. Furnishings are made of logs as well, adding even more cabin vibes.
A ceiling fan keeps you cool on warmer nights in the mountains. Nightstand lamps allow you to wind down with a book or chat with your partner before heading to dreamland. If you like, there’s a dresser to unpack and make yourself at home. And you’ll have a mounted TV for added entertainment while lounging in bed!
The full bathroom at your Gatlinburg condo rental has a shower/tub combo for soothing bubble baths or hot showers on your Smoky Mountain vacation. Enjoy a relaxing bath morning, noon, or night.
Outdoor Spaces
When you’re not visiting the Smoky Mountain Fairy House, kayaking with friends, or hiking trails to waterfalls, enjoy the outdoor spaces at your condo in Gatlinburg. Trees surround the property, inviting songbirds, adorable animals, and nature to your Gatlinburg vacation. Enjoy the lovely wooded views while soaking in your private hot tub daily. You can cook out with the charcoal, picnic-style grill. And there are chairs on your deck for coffee sips and chats in the great outdoors.
Other Amenities
Additional conveniences at your Gatlinburg condo include fast and free Wi-Fi to stay connected and keyless entry for self check-in and checkout right at the property.
For more space and bonus on-site amenities — including a massage chair plus foosball and air hockey games — book this entire cabin triplex as The Three Bears Retreat or add Baby Bear or Mama Bear to your stay!
Local Fun
Just over 7 miles from downtown Gatlinburg, Papa Bear gives you easy access to family-friendly attractions, moonshine distilleries, the Gatlinburg Wine Trail, the neat crafts community, funky museums, escape games, mini-golf courses, annual events, mountain coasters, live entertainment, and more! Favorite attractions include Anakeesta, Ober Gatlinburg’s Ski Mountain, the Gatlinburg Space Needle, Ripley’s Odditorium, and Gatlinburg SkyLift Park.
You’ll also be near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park — where you can go hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, picnicking by a river, and fly fishing…for starters! And you can head into neighboring Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, and Wears Valley for even more fun things to do together, like splash at water parks, ride roller coasters, sample food truck best-sellers, and visit gardens.
Ripley’s Mountain Coaster
Zoom through the trees, enjoy spectacular views of the rolling mountains, and enjoy the thrill of a mountain coaster in the Smokies.
Mills Park Disc Golf Course
Play disc golf at Mills Park in Gatlinburg, featuring 9 concrete tee pads and 18 baskets in a slightly wooded area with gorgeous Smoky Mountain views.
Sugarlands Distilling Company
Sip award-winning moonshine made right here in the Smokies at Sugarlands, offering $5 tastings, music events, plus distillery tours.
Important Information
Guests will have shared parking at this cabin triplex, with stairs to the lower-level unit; parking at the front door is not permitted.
Please note this property is not pet friendly — including service animals. Check out our pet-friendly cabins if you're planning to bring fur babies to the Smokies!
"This place was amazing! It felt like home to us! I would definitely come back. Very home feeling, everything was clean. Super easy to find. Even if you don’t rent out the whole triplex it’s still amazing. Hot tub was fantastic and very clean! Usually…"
Verified guest on 06/26/2023
"This place was amazing! It felt like home to us! I would definitely come back. Very home feeling, everything was clean. Super easy to find. Even if you don’t rent out the whole triplex it’s still amazing. Hot tub was fantastic and very clean! Usually when I come to Tennessee I like to walk around the strip and what not, but staying at this cabin I didn’t want to leave the cabin lol."
Verified guest on 06/26/2023
"Cute cabin. We enjoyed our stay very much. The hot tub is certainly a perk at the end of a busy day."
Give us a call at 800.684.7865 or go online to browse and book!
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.
Before leaving, please be sure to:
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.