Bear Necessities

WINTER SPECIAL: This cabin offers a 25% discount for any reservations made for Jan 1st-March 8th. Please call us to claim your discount. Bear Necessities is anything but! Here's your chance to stay in an authentic 1850s cabin, that once stood inside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, complete with modern upgrades to enhance your stay. This romantic escape is perfect for two, but can accommodate up to 4 guest. Paved roads, easy to access and oversized parking area, considered trailer-friendly. Take in the peace and quiet while you relax on the front porch rockers or cozy up to the fire pit outside and enjoy this wooded natural backdrop. The only hustle and bustle here is that of the horses, deer, and other critters along with the occasional bear. You can play corn hole or bring your own outdoor games! Inside the cabin, enjoy the comfort and amenities you might not be expecting while keeping with the cabin feel. Snuggle up in a plush king size bed and take in a show using your own streaming accounts . There is a spot for your suitcases and a place to hang up your clothes. The downstairs futon can accommodate two guest as well. Turn on the gas fireplace and take in a movie. Enjoy the large coffee bar with Keurig where coffee and all the fixin's are provided and we've included a blender for you to bring your own adult concoctions. A perfect, fully equipped kitchen is waiting for you to make your favorite meals . You will find a crockpot, microwave, toaster and propane range. Wifi is available throughout. There is a downstairs bathroom with an easy access shower for your convenience. Planning to travel with an RV? For those booking this cabin, you will also have access to a 50-foot camping site with water, and a 50 amp hookup for an additional $50-$75 per night. Love your pets? So do we! Bring them along for $100 per pet fee (2 pets max)! For those exceptionally furry friends an additional $50 per pet fee may be imposed for extra cleaning. We do ask that you clean up after your pet outside Coming soon to this property is something unique! A silo which will house a hot tub bar and TV for watching the Vols play! Outside there will be a grilling area and fire pit to enjoy! All of this just minutes from all of the beauty that the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has to offer. Just 35 minutes to Historic Gatlinburg, 25 minutes to Dollywood and 20 minutes to all of the excitement of Pigeon Forge. Kitchen The main kitchen is open concept to the living and dining area and features everything from brand new appliances and plenty of counter space to a large sink. Store fresh ingredients, whip up family recipes, bake Smoky Mountain treats, brew coffee anytime. Dining Area The dining area at this cabin is just off the kitchen and where you can chat and dine. Bedrooms After enjoying The Great Smoky Mountain National Park or a day at Dollywood can leave you beat, which is why you'll appreciate the bedroom accommodations at Bear Necessities. This 1-bedroom cabin located in Wears Valley/Pigeon Forge offers a king-size bed, and futon Sleeping: 1 King Bed on top level 1 Futon Main floor Road Conditions: easily accessible in any weather Book & get FREE tickets: As a thank you for staying at our property, you will receive 1 FREE ticket per day for EACH of the following attractions: Dollywood Splash Country Soaky Mtn Water Park Anakeesta Ober Mountain Skyland Ranch The Pirates Voyage Show Comedy Barn Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud Country Tonight The Grand Majestic Theater WonderWorks Beyond the Lens Alcatraz East Crime Museum TopJump Trampoline Park Rocky Top Mountain Coaster Big Creek Expeditions Rowdy Bear Snow Park Crave Mini Golf Special Dates: Out of respect for the holidays and our employees, we do NOT allow ANY check in or outs on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, or New Years Day. Check-In: 4pm - there is NO check-in office, you go straight to the cabin. Once all your payments have been made, we will send you an email with the door code & we will resend it a week before your stay. Check-Out: 10am Fireplaces: On During: October 1st - February 28th / Off During: March 1st - September 30th ​​​​​​​Cancellation Damage Fee: 30 or More Days Before Arrival - full refund minus the $50 cancellation fee 29 or Fewer Days Before Arrival - we can move your dates (without penalty) or try to rebook your dates. If dates are fully rebooked, you will be refunded that amount minus the $50 cancellation fee. If dates are partially rebooked, you will only be refunded the amount that was rebooked (example: if you had 5 nights we re-booked 4 nights = you will be refunded 4 nights + taxes fees). If no dates are rebooked, you will forfeit all money paid towards your reservation. Damage Coverage: covers you up to the amount that you paid for your damage fee on unintentional accidents to the property (any damages that exceed the damage fee, intentional or unintentional, will be charged to the credit card on file).