5-Bed 4-Bath owner-operated luxury Cabin. Less than 3 miles to Pigeon Forge downtown. You communicate directly with the owners. We have intimate knowledge of the area and the nearby attractions. As you enter the cabin you will be dazzled by the bright, open concept of the living spaces. Bear Paw Retreat is a comfortable and spacious, tastefully decorated luxury log cabin featuring 5-private bedrooms on three levels. (see layout picture, 3 bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, 2 bedrooms on the main floor share one bathroom) Two large decks with lots of rocking chair seating, tasteful decor and great views of the Smoky Mountains, Bluff Mountain and the Valley will simply take your breath away. Great Mountain Views, Pool Table, Arcade Game, XBox. The cabin is easy to drive to on paved roads, with no steep drop off. The Community Swimming Pool is just 1 min walk (typically open Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend). Convenient parking in front of Cabin for 4-5 vehicles perpendicular to the cabin with additional parking just steps away. The main level entry only has 3 steps to the deck from the parking area for easy access. A short 1.6 mile drive takes you to the center of Pigeon Forge with it’s countless family friendly attractions,shows, Restaurants and Grocery stores. Enjoy the spectacular wide-open valley and mountain views from both decks. Don’t miss the stunning sunsets settling over Bluff Mountain. The honey-hued wooden interior walls, stone fireplace, comfortable great room with panoramic windows and well-appointed kitchen are just some of the great features. The main deck features rocking-chair seating and a private Hot Tub. It is the perfect place to gather, share stories and make lifetime memories. Every room has it's own flat-screen smart HD TV with Roku service and ceiling fans. The master Bedroom, Living and Entertainment rooms have 55" Smart HD TV. Enjoy celebrating the best of life - the timeless pleasures of family and friends, for lots of laughter, and reflection. The perfect gathering place for good conversation, deep cups of coffee, and guiltless afternoon naps. Take advantage of cooking meals in the spacious well-appointed kitchen. The spacious granite Kitchen counter offers work space for multiple chefs. For your convenience a Toaster, Keurig K-cup and 2-basket filter coffeemaker, blender, crock pot, rice cooker, waffle maker, hand mixer, food processor, plenty of dishes, glassware, silverware, bakeware and quality pots and pans are provided. You will have no trouble bringing the whole family to this beautiful 5-bedroom log cabin since it can accommodate up to 18 guests comfortably including 3 sleeper sofas in common areas. An ideal three-level floor plan provides a master suite with king size bed and private Jacuzzi, a double sink suite bathroom and a Queen size sleeper sofa. 3 additional bedrooms each with queen-size beds and one more bedroom with a full-size bunk bed. Guests can enjoy each other’s company yet also find their own space. The Game room features a Pool Table, 48 in 1 Arcade game console, enjoy all the classics! Pacman, Donkey Kong and others, too many to mention! A 55" Smart HDTV, wet bar with beverage refrigerator, microwave, a separate flat screen HD TV for playing Xbox 360, Board and Card Games. In addition, you will find one queen-size sleeper sofa for plenty of seating comfort. Hi Speed internet Free Wi-Fi. For your convenience a stackable washer and dryer are available on the lowest level. We welcome up to two dogs maximum for a one-time pet fee. Area information: Our cabin is centrally located and just minutes to/from the Pigeon Forge Parkway and all the main attractions including Dollywood, Five Oaks Tanger Outlets, great music Theaters, quaint restaurants, and craft shops... not to mention Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mountain National Park with its wonderful hiking trails and mountain streams. You will enjoy the convenience to the “Island” attraction featuring Paula Dean’s restaurant, Margaritaville and many more including a 200 foot-high Ferris Wheel. And for our summer guests there is a large beautiful outdoor Resort Pool just 1 min walk from the cabin (seasonal). In fact you can see the Pool below from the decks. In addition to its proximity to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, the cabin is located just a short drive from Lake Douglas, Sevierville and The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The new Wear Farm City Park with playground, basketball hoops, baseball and football fields, walking trails, picnic shelters etc. is a short 1 mile away. Enjoy an 11-mile drive through Cades Coves spectacular loop and its wild-life, Bears, Deer, Elk watching; visit historic cabins and churches along the way and enjoy the beautiful scenery. You will find lots of hiking trails (Park ranger optional guided tours) or simply relax being outdoors. Within minutes you can go trout fishing in the middle of the wilderness or reach a wide variety of restaurants, Tanger outlet Mall, Shops, Dollywood amusement park, white water rafting, horseback riding, tubing, mountain roller coasters, zip lining, Wears Park, Pigeon Forge Convention center and all the fun attractions the area has to offer. Cabin Layout in details: Main Level 3 Steps from parking level, Easy access to the main floor for elderly • Front porch with Charcoal covered Park-style Grill • Living Room Enjoy the level entry in to the bright living room with 2 story vaulted ceilings, panoramic windows, fireplace, flat screen smart HDTV. Plenty of seating, queen size sleeper sofa and large Sectional. The large deck with its Hot Tub offers spectacular sunsets, views of the Valley and Bluff Mountain. Enjoy all that from the many Rocking Chairs • Kitchen The well-equipped kitchen features a granite countertop and everything else to give you a jump start to unforgettable meals together. • Dining area The bright open dining area with its large rustic log table offers a great view of the mountain and forest you will not find at any downtown restaurant. Enjoy the panoramic windows as you enjoy a homemade family-style meal in the comfort of your cabin. • Bedrooms 2 Queen Bedrooms flat screen HDTVs and ceiling fans. • Bathroom Full Bathroom on that level with Shower Tub Combination Upper Level • 1 Master King Bedroom Suite The spacious master suite features vaulted ceilings and a king-size bed, a large flat-screen HDTV, a ceiling fan and private Jacuzzi with a private bathroom and shower/tub combination, Queen size sleeper sofa. Lower Level • Recreation room Full size Pool table, 48 in 1 Arcade game, 55" Smart HDTV in addition to xbox 360 with its own flat screen HDTV and several board games will keep the entire family and friends entertained. Wet bar/ Refrigerator/ Microwave, Large Queen size sleeper Sofa. • 1 Queen Bedroom suite ceiling fan and HDTV. • 1 Full Bunk bedroom suite ceiling fan and HD TV • Laundry Room: There is a washer and dryer set up for your convenience on this level. McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville Alcoa TN is only 33 Miles or about 45 min away. Local Attractions: If you decide to venture out there are literally too many area attractions to list. To help you get started here are some suggestions you may want to check out: Tanger outlet Mall for some bargain hunting and some serious deals! 10 min drive o Pigeon forge Community center: It's 1.5 mile away from the cabin. 86,000-square foot facility has it all, including basketball courts, jogging circuits, a walking track, aerobic rooms and a 10-lane bowling center. The community center also includes the Aquatic Center, which features an indoor and outdoor pool, kids splash area (seasonal). o Smoky Mountains National Park Take the short ride to the back entrances to the National Park and you will be in the middle of an awesome wilderness with forest and creeks all around you. Enjoy different levels of hiking challenges, throw a line to catch some trout or simply sit, relax and enjoy the views. There are picnic tables available throughout the park. o The Island: The Island features restaurants, shops, kids’ rides, and entertainment. Take a ride on the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel. o Ripken Baseball Experience: The tradition of remarkable experiences continues with the exclusive tournament destination in Pigeon Forge, TN. This $22.5 million facility features six lighted synthetic turf fields nestled in the Smoky Mountains. o Dollywood: This theme park is known for its down-home charm. Owned by Dolly Parton, this 150-acre park has award-winning shows and rides and attractions for everyone. o Ripley’s Aquarium in the Smoky This Gatlinburg Water Wonderland features a Penguin playhouse, Coral Reef, Stingray Bay, Touch a Ray Bay, Shark Lagoon, Discovery Center and much more. o Dixie Stampede Watch horse stunts, listen to toe-tapping music, and dine on a hearty Southern meal at Dolly Parton’s dinner show in downtown Pigeon Forge. This exciting show is family friendly and offers a fun night on the town! For larger groups please check out our other large cabins we operate. We hope to welcome you to one of them soon. You can visit them by following the links below. EPR 8/8 https://vrbo.com/949488 sleeps up to 22 MPR 8/6 https://vrbo.com/830549 sleeps up to 24 SML 9/6 https://vrbo.com/1331101 sleeps up to 30 MVD 8/7 https://vrbo.com/1499144 sleeps up to 30 SHL 8/7 https://vrbo.com/1722076 sleeps up to 24 KOM 8/6 https://vrbo.com/1903044 sleeps up to 22