Welcome to Laughing Bear Lodge, where big groups experience the Smokies in style. Sleeping 26 across 10 bedrooms, including immersive themed rooms and four king suites with private baths, this lodge was made for memorable stays. Bowl, putt, play pool or air hockey, catch a movie in your private theater, soak in the hot tub, then gather on the porch for dinner with mountain views. Your Smoky Mountain escape starts here.

We're thrilled to welcome you to Laughing Bear Lodge, one of the newest additions to our Stay Awhile Vacation Rentals family! With years of experience hosting guests in the Smokies and over 3,000 5-star reviews across our properties, we're committed to providing an exceptional stay. While this is a new account for properties we manage on behalf of friends and family, rest assured that your experience will be nothing short of spectacular.

Laughing Bear Lodge sleeps 26 and is located in The Preserve Resort, a quiet mountain community perched above scenic Wears Valley. With 10 bedrooms across 3 levels, including 4 king suites with private bathrooms, themed bunk rooms for the kids and a starry-sky loft, there's room for the whole crew to spread out and still come together for meals, games and movie nights.

Entertainment is endless at Laughing Bear Lodge. Head downstairs to the private movie theater, where rows of red recliners, a popcorn machine and a stack of board games set the stage for family movie night. Then climb to the top floor game room for arcade games, air hockey, pool, shuffleboard and a poker table for game night. When it's time to head outside, the lower deck is your own backyard playground with a private hot tub, an outdoor bowling lane, a putting green and giant Connect Four.

At Laughing Bear Lodge, you're not just booking a cabin, you're booking a mountain getaway where every day can be filled with movie marathons, arcade battles, bowling rematches, hot tub soaks and long dinners on the porch. Book your stay and let the memories begin!

But the experience doesn't stop there. As a guest of Laughing Bear Lodge, you'll also have access to the Preserve Resort's world-class amenities. Enjoy a seasonal mountaintop pool (Memorial Day through Labor Day) with panoramic views, a scenic pavilion with a fireplace, and a charming wedding chapel.

KITCHEN -
The kitchen is designed to make cooking for a crowd easy and enjoyable. Featuring a kitchen island, stainless steel appliances, plenty of counter space, and a fully stocked kitchen with cooking essentials, you'll have everything you need to prepare family breakfasts, homemade dinners, and late-night snacks. The open-concept design connects the kitchen to the dining and living spaces, so no one has to miss out on the fun while preparing meals. The dining table seats 6, with 2 more seats at the kitchen island, and the covered porch just off the living room has an outdoor dining table that seats 10.

OUTDOOR AREAS AND DECKS-
The outdoor spaces at Laughing Bear Lodge are made for gathering. Step out from the living room onto the covered porch, where a long dining table seats 10 for family dinners with a mountain view. The main deck has rocking chairs for morning coffee and a propane grill for cookouts. Downstairs, the lower deck is where the fun happens: soak in the private hot tub, relax on the outdoor sectional, and challenge the family on the outdoor bowling lane, the putting green, or a game of giant Connect Four.

RECREATION AREA -
The recreation areas at Laughing Bear Lodge are your destination for fun, laughter, and unforgettable family competition. On the lower level, the private movie theater has rows of red recliners, a big screen, a popcorn machine and board games for movie nights and rainy days. On the top floor, the game room is packed with arcade games, air hockey, pool, shuffleboard and a poker table, with a loft overhead. Outside on the lower deck, the bowling lane, putting green and giant Connect Four keep the games going. From family tournaments to rainy-day entertainment, there's something here for guests of all ages.

Lower level (1st story):
• Private movie theater with recliner seating and popcorn machine
• Bedrooms 1 to 4
• Lower deck with hot tub, outdoor bowling lane, putting green and giant Connect Four
• All Bedrooms have TVs

Main Floor (2nd story)
• Large living room with TV and electric fireplace
• Kitchen with island seating for 2 and dining table for 6
• Covered porch with outdoor dining table for 10
• Main deck with rocking chairs and propane grill
• Bedrooms 5 and 6, king suites with private bathrooms
• All Bedrooms have TVs

Top Floor (3rd story)
• Game room with arcade games, air hockey, pool, shuffleboard and poker table
• Bedrooms 7 and 8, king suites with private bathrooms
• Bedroom 9, mountain-themed bunk room
• Loft (Bedroom 10) above the game room, reached by a ladder
• Washer and dryer

BEDROOMS - (Sleeps 26 Guests)
Lower Level
• Bedroom 1: King bed with TV
• Bedroom 2: Queen bed with TV
• Full bathroom shared by Bedrooms 1 and 2, with a tub and shower combo
• Bedroom 3: Queen bed with TV
• Bedroom 4: Double-over-double bunk bed in a race car themed room with TV
• Full bathroom shared by Bedrooms 3 and 4, with a tub and shower combo

Main Level
• Bedroom 5: King suite with TV and private ensuite bathroom with a shower and soaking tub
• Bedroom 6: King suite with TV and private ensuite bathroom with a shower and soaking tub

Top Floor
• Bedroom 7: King suite with TV and private ensuite bathroom with a tub and shower combo
• Bedroom 8: King suite with TV and private ensuite bathroom with a shower and soaking tub
• Bedroom 9: Two bunk beds, one twin-over-twin and one double-over-double, in a mountain-themed bunk room, with a full bathroom next door (tub and shower combo) shared with the game room
• Bedroom 10: Double bed in the starry-sky loft above the game room, reached by a ladder

ADDITIONAL AMENITIES -
• Cozy private hot tub open year-round
• Private movie theater with recliner seating
• Game room with arcade games, air hockey, pool, shuffleboard, poker table, and more!
• Outdoor bowling lane, putting green and giant Connect Four
• High-speed Wi-Fi internet access
• Propane Grill
• Keurig coffee maker available for your stay! Please bring your own K-Cups.
• Washer and dryer available to use during your stay.
• Heating & A/C
• Parking for 8 cars (double parked) on a flat driveway.
• HOA community pool open Memorial Day to Labor Day
• We provide a set of starter supplies to allow you to get settled when you arrive. They include 2 trash bags, 2 dishwasher pods, a paper towel roll, a small liquid dish soap bottle, toilet paper, a small bottle of shampoo, body lotion, body wash, conditioner, and a soap bar for each bathroom, towels, and bed linens. They are designed so that you are all set when you arrive, but not to last the entire trip.
• Less than 20 miles from downtown Gatlinburg, and access to all the area has to offer, which includes its great restaurants, shopping & Smoky Mountain National Park.
• Less than 15 Miles to Pigeon Forge & 17.5 miles away from the entrance to Dollywood/Splash Country!
• Our proximity to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park means there is lots of wildlife in our area - black bears, deer, wild turkeys, raccoons, coyotes, foxes, and more! Black bears visit the cabin often in Spring, Summer, and Fall. You may get lucky and catch a glimpse of one of these residents while enjoying the view from the deck. We also contract regular monthly pest services, which treat all pests, including multiple types of bugs, mice, etc. Despite our regular treatments, given the proximity of the cabin to the park, it is possible these pests can temporarily enter the cabin. We immediately respond and treat if anything comes up, and have found it is very rare to come across anything like this