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Two Decks, Two Moods
The upper deck sits among the treetops with the hot tub, which means soaking here feels less like a hotel amenity and more like something you stumbled onto in the middle of the forest. The lower deck is where the porch swing lives — slower, quieter, the right place for morning coffee and evenings without a plan. Having both means the cabin's outdoor experience has a rhythm to it, and guests tend to move between the two throughout the day without thinking much about it.
The Stone Fireplace & Living Area
Inside, the cathedral ceiling pulls the eye upward to where the stone fireplace anchors the main living area — the kind of architectural combination that immediately makes a small space feel both grand and intimate. The gas fireplace runs from October through February, and on a cool Gatlinburg evening with the woods outside and the fire going inside, Bear Cave earns its name in a way that feels genuinely earned.
The Loft
Up above the living area, the loft looks down over the cathedral ceiling and the fireplace below — a great perspective on the cabin itself, and a dedicated space for the air hockey table. It's the kind of bonus room that keeps a small cabin from ever feeling too small, and the daybed up here makes it a comfortable spot for a third guest or an afternoon of reading in the treetops.
The Bedroom & Baths
The king bedroom has wildlife-themed décor and a private en suite bath with a tiled walk-in shower — the kind of room that's finished carefully enough to feel like the owner cared about every detail. A half bath handles the rest of the cabin's needs without interrupting the bedroom's privacy.
Pet-Friendly
Bear Cave welcomes pets, because sometimes the best part of a mountain trip is having your dog along for it.
Location
Situated between Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg with The Island and the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park both nearby, Bear Cave gives couples the woods without giving up convenience. Keyless 24-hour check-in and a gas grill on the deck handle the last of the practical details.
Two days in, the hardest decision you'll make is which deck to take your morning coffee to.