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King Bear Downtown-Right off the Gatlinburg strip!

Family-friendly lodge with water park and Hot tub

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Escape to the King Bear Downtown Lodge, a one-of-a-kind retreat in the heart of Gatlinburg. With five spacious bedrooms, handicap accessibility and level property with private parking, this custom-built lodge offers ample comfort for all guests. Savor mountain views from inside or enjoy outside living areas featuring a hot tub with electrical roof and privacy screening as well as an outside fire pit under starry night skies.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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About the area

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Gatlinburg, TN

What's nearby

  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Gatlinburg Space Needle - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Anakeesta - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Puckers Sports Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Smith & Son Corner Kitchen - ‬13 min walk

About this property

King Bear Downtown-Right off the Gatlinburg strip!

Family-friendly lodge near Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Gatlinburg Convention Center and Gatlinburg Space Needle are located near King Bear Downtown-Right off the Gatlinburg strip!, which provides a water park, a firepit and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as an arcade/games room and laundry facilities.
Other perks include:
  • Swimming pool
  • Smoke-free property, games and barbecues
  • A billiards/pool table
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the location
Room features
All guest rooms at King Bear Downtown-Right off the Gatlinburg strip! boast thoughtful touches, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as dining tables and Internet access.
Extra amenities include:
  • 5.5 bathrooms with showers and shower/bath combinations
  • Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Private fenced gardens, kitchens and fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Communal pool
  • Games
  • Hot tub
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Water park

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Note from host: Butts in the trash not in the yard
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Please pay attention to your kids.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
There is a $1000 security deposit.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Butts in the trash not in the yard

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 14
Note from host: There is a $1000 security deposit.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Mountain Living Downtown
Mountain Living Gatlinburg
Mountain Lodge Living Gatlinburg
Mountain Lodge Living Private vacation home
Mountain Lodge Living Private vacation home Gatlinburg

Frequently asked questions

Does King Bear Downtown-Right off the Gatlinburg strip! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is King Bear Downtown-Right off the Gatlinburg strip! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at King Bear Downtown-Right off the Gatlinburg strip!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at King Bear Downtown-Right off the Gatlinburg strip!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is King Bear Downtown-Right off the Gatlinburg strip! located?

This family-friendly Gatlinburg lodge is located in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of Traffic Light #10 and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Gatlinburg Convention Center and Gatlinburg Space Needle are also within 15 minutes.

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King Bear Downtown-Right off the Gatlinburg strip! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sena M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Return visit to King Bear Downtown

Once again we had a wonderful time staying at King Bear Downtown.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome spot!

Great place to stay in a great part of town. Everything was within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary L., WEATHERFORD

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, nice property

Positive experience, would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion

Perfect size for 5 couples, huge bedrooms with attached bath, and lots of beautiful level outdoor spaces. Close to town and activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

10/10 would recommend

Location, owner, and property were all fantastic. Probably my favorite VRBO rental ever. Next time I'm in Gatlinburg with a group, I will rent this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

Perfect location! Very clean and plenty of room for everyone. Enjoyed seeing the bears!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas with Friends

The property was great. The location was exceptional. Perfect home for a group of friends or family.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grace A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

Great house in a great location. Property was as described. Property manager very responsive. We plan to come again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt B., Louisville, KY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome house

I highly recommend this house. Just as described. Excellent communication from owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nikki J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property

We had 4 generations staying in this home and it was perfect for my father-in-law that has a walker. It was also perfect because it has a master bedroom on one side of the house which was used for our niece and her family, which included a 3 month old. The rest of the family stayed on the other side of the house allowing some quiet for the baby. Overall, this was one of the best properties we have stayed at and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ray H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything advertised

This place is awesome! Host responded quickly when we had an issue with the heat. It turned out to be "operator error" by us! The bedrooms are very spacious. The fireplace was so nice. This place is everything advertised! Thanks to the host! We will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Beverly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location!, Location!, Location!

Wonderful girl's trip to enjoy Gatlinburg and the great Smoky Mountains enhanced by this lovely property. GREAT location making Gatlinburg very walkable. Ample space for all and comfortable beds. Wish to see bears was granted as walked up the hill from downtown! Only reason for 4* rating is lack of expected amenities in the bathrooms - Kleenex, shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, hair dryers (in all bathrooms), etc. Would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Military reunion

There was 3 couples and 1 widow. We meet each year for a Vietnam reunion. We really loved this house and location was great except us older people couldn’t walk to town 😊the house was equipped with everything we needed. The owner was great. First day no hot water but we had hot water in a few hours after we contacted him. Would come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephanie m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!!!!

This house is perfect! We had 8 adults and 4 kids, and everyone had plenty of room. The house is in a prime location. You can walk to all of Gatlinburg (although it's a steep hill back up!), the river and hiking trails. It's also close to the bypass, so when you are going to dollywood you can go around all the Gatlinburg traffic. The house has everything you need, and the owners are very responsive if you need anything. And the yard is huge and flat so the kids had a great time playing! And we saw multiple bears, and even a bobcat! We highly recommend this house, and will stay here again on our next trip to Gatlinburg!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

We stayed here for my son's 21st birthday with family and friends and had an amazing time. The home was perfect with the 5 bedrooms and lots of bathrooms. Loved the layout of the house. There are bears. Have we got funny/hilarious stories, yes!! So relaxing to just sit outside and enjoy nature. We will definitely be back and are planning for next September. The house has too many amenities to mention. Our stay was perfect. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

cindy r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The property was as described. The accommodations were great. Kitchen well appointed. Starters of everything, including firewood. The level property was great for our group as we had kids and older adults. Played cornhole almost daily. The heating/cooling system was tricky to figure out, but ok once we did. Ample parking. Very close to downtown but not ideal for walking...very steep and winding road. Bears visited in the yard on 2 different days. Ample outdoor seating. Hot tub was perfect. Have to pull up on joystick of video games to make it work. Overall, it was a great stay, and we hope to be able to do it again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location !

Overall the stay was great - the location was perfect to walk around Gatlinburg. The house/rooms were perfect for a family of 10. Place was clean - however, grass was high, weeds were high in backyard area - it hindered us from playing bags and outside games. The kitchen was furnished with proper necessities however, the pans were dirty and rusty. Would suggest updating cooking equipment. It had a nice pool table but out of the pool sticks there - only one had a tip so the other sticks we couldn’t use. Suggest getting tips for all the pool sticks so people don’t have to share one pool stick.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gatlinburg vacay

Great property
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Svetlana D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Home Away From Home

I can't say enough great things about our experience at this stunning property! From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by how beautiful and well-maintained the home is. The owners have truly thought of everything to make it a comfortable and luxurious stay. The space is incredibly spacious, with stylish and modern decor that made us feel right at home.The location is ideal, just a short wak from local attractions, restaurants, and shops. But the real charm of the property is the peaceful, serene atmosphere—it felt like a true retreat.Thank you for providing such a wonderful place to stay. Highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a relaxing and memorable vacation experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property

I booked this wonderful place for myself, my sons, and their families. There were 10 of us. The house was very spacious and comfortable. We enjoyed the hot tub, fire pit, and pool table almost daily. I agree with other guests on the gorgeous views and great location yo everything. We all highly recommend this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great!!!

The perfect spot to stay in Gatlinburg! We’ve stayed here multiple times and every time has been great!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

BEAR Friendly!

King Bear Downtown was a wonderful find for our group of 9 ladies, all Baby Boomers. The home was exactly as described. Each bedroom was large and had an attached bathroom. The layout of the home provided privacy in the bedrooms and a warm, comfortable, and welcoming atmosphere in the gathering areas. We spent hours talking around the kitchen table and relaxing in the family room. The kitchen was well stocked. The exterior area had several conversation areas, a fire pit and hot tub. We chose to not utilize the outdoor areas because shortly after we arrived we had a visit from Big Bear and he visited again the next morning. We enjoyed watching the bear and decided to leave the outside areas for him—since we are slow moving! Accolades to Dan, with King Bear Cabins, for his quick response to our request for assistance with a water heater serving the kitchen and front bedroom. Our stay at King Bear Downtown was fantastic and we look forward to returning next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Euchre Group Vacation

The layout of the house was great for 4 couples and the kitchen was big and had everything you needed and more. The house’s location is nice for views and short distance to drive to town, but really is not walkable unless you are young and in great shape ( too steep). The house needed a more through dusting ( headboard and under beds). And the hot water heater for the front of the house kept kicking off. I would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing house!

The Franklin Lloyd Wright design is iconic and flows so well. The bedrooms all with their own full bathrooms is wonderful for multi-family trips. The backyard area and views were immaculate for family pictures, a Mountain View, and plenty of places to run around and park. We saw more bears in the yard than all of our the trips to Gatlinburg combined. They were not a bother to most of us, they just kept eating the floor mats, must have been delicious. One of our favorite spots we’ve been in, so convenient to the strip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect property for our stay!

The property was as described in the listing and perfect for our family getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024