`Only 5 minutes from everything but feels like you`re away from it all.` — Chris, October 2023

That`s Smoky Mountain Escape: five minutes from the Gatlinburg strip on paved, easy-access roads — no steep switchbacks and no sharp mountain turns, just a smooth drive in and you`re parked at the door. It`s a two-story log cabin in the Gatlinburg Falls Resort community, with enough space and enough to do inside that a day at the cabin feels as good as a day out.

The cabin sleeps up to 8. Two king bedrooms anchor the lower level, and the upstairs game room adds flexible sleeping with a sofa bed, a bunk bed, and an air mattress; there`s an additional sofa in the living area. Two full bathrooms are stocked with the essentials, and self check-in by keypad means your code is waiting before you arrive.

The upstairs game room is the heart of the cabin for most families — a pool table, air hockey, a pinball machine, an arcade cabinet, board games, and a smart TV with Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and Amazon Prime.

`What I enjoyed most was that the kids could hang out upstairs in the game room while we had the entire lower level to ourselves.` — Nichelle, January 2023

Outdoor living centers on the covered lower deck, where a private hot tub, string lights, and outdoor seating make the natural end to each evening. A BBQ grill handles outdoor cooking, with charcoal, tools, and skewers provided. The resort`s shared pool is open from May through September and is included with your stay.

`The hot tub was perfect in the morning when the air is still cool.` — Kanika, September 2022

The kitchen is set up for real cooking: full-size refrigerator and freezer, electric range and oven, dishwasher, drip coffee maker and Keurig, blender, rice cooker, kettle, toaster, and a complete set of cookware, utensils, and glassware. The dining table seats the whole group.

Each bedroom has a dedicated workspace and an ergonomic chair, backed by fast internet measured at over 400 Mbps — enough for 4K streaming and video calls across several devices at once. Central air conditioning and heating keep the cabin comfortable in every season, and an in-unit washer and dryer let you pack light. For families with little ones, a Pack `n Play and booster seat are on site, along with a hair dryer, iron, hangers, and a first aid kit.

Up to two dogs are welcome (a pet fee applies). One exterior security camera overlooks the driveway and records video and audio; it covers the outside of the property only. A smoke alarm, carbon monoxide alarm, and fire extinguisher are on site.

`The kids loved the cabin so much they didn`t care to go anywhere else.` — Jose, October 2025

Hosted by Bear Crest Cabins.
Streaming:
Streaming apps (Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, Hulu, etc.) require your own account and login. The Roku provides 50+ free channels with no login required.

Rental Agreement:
Please note that a short rental agreement will be sent after booking is confirmed. This agreement outlines the standard terms of your stay (house rules, responsibilities, and damage policy) and must be completed prior to check-in.

Pet Policy:
Only dogs 1 year or older and under 60lb allowed. Up to 2 dogs per reservation, and dogs must be crate-trained and potty-trained, and crated when you`re sleeping or out exploring or any time you cannot supervise. Please pick up after your pets. We will charge excess cleaning fees if pet waste is left inside or outside of the cabin.