Bears in the Mist

We had a great stay at Justin’s place in the Smokey Mountains. It was a great place surrounded by trees and wildlife. Less than a 20 minute drive to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and many hiking spots which made it perfectly situated. The cabin was spotless and perfect for our family of 4. I appreciated the coupon book with local things to do to help us plan our trip. Would definitely reach out to Justin if we plan another trip to the Smokey’s!

- Posted: 3/29/2025

Being from Iowa wasnt sure what yo expect. Drive and scenery were gorgeous. Cabin was cozy and just enough for me and my family. Was a great stay.

- Posted: 3/13/2025

Happy with stay.

- Posted: 2/27/2025

- Posted: 1/14/2025

Close to Pidgeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Pretty trees with fall colors.

- Posted: 11/30/2024

Amazing stay beautiful cabin even had a bear sighting. We enjoyed it.

- Posted: 11/5/2024

We had a wonderful stay in our little secluded cabin up the mountain for a girls trip. Cabin was clean and had the necessities. The internet wasn’t working but thankfully we had good company to keep us entertained! Hot tub was nice and had a good view too.

- Posted: 11/3/2024

Wonderful location! Loved the hot tub

- Posted: 10/27/2024

Cute, cozy, everything we needed!

- Posted: 10/19/2024

We had a fantastic family trip to Gatlinburg. This cabin was cozy and had everything we needed. The hosts were very easy to work with. I’d definitely recommend this property!

- Posted: 10/13/2024

Lots to do in the area and then a perfect escape to relax in the cabin!

- Posted: 8/9/2024

One of the best paced I’ve stayed. The host was great with communication and making sure we had the best experience possible

- Posted: 7/26/2024

My family and I stayed here for a week. Overall, it was a nice stay. The hot tub and washer and dryer were a nice extra touch. We spent a lot of time in the Smokies and this location was great for us. Only a 10-15 min drive.

- Posted: 8/2/2024

Was a lovely place to have a little get away. Loved being able to sit on the porch with my youngest son that was 2 because it's screened in! The family loved that we were able to see a bear on the way up to a cabin!

- Posted: 7/19/2024

Thanks, Carissa for taking time to leave a review! How exciting to enjoy the wildlife with your little son! Glad you made some sweet memories at Bears in the Mist!

Smoky Mountain Holiday staff

We really enjoyed our stay here! My 2 kids enjoyed the loft with the arcade games and having their own space. We saw a mama bear and her 2 cubs the first night when she came down to the porch which was awesome. Definitely will stay here again!

- Posted: 7/11/2024

Andrea I'm so glad you and your kids enjoyed your stay! How cool that you got to see a mama bear and her cubs! That's definitely a memorable experience. You're always welcome back at Bears in the Mist.

Smoky Mountain Holiday staff

Super nice up there,I would book this place again

- Posted: 7/2/2024

Everything about the stay was great! The host was very prompt and helpful in any response and check in was a breeze! Cabin was a great place to relax after exploring everything Gatlinburg has to offer.

- Posted: 7/1/2024

I'm glad you enjoyed your stay at Bears in the Mist and found the check-in process to be easy, April. It's always my goal to make sure my guests have a stress-free experience. I hope you had a chance to relax and unwind in the cabin after exploring Gatlinburg. You're welcome back anytime for another visit!

Smoky Mountain Holiday staff

Everything was just as it was in the pictures. We enjoyed an amazing stay and can't wait to come back again!

- Posted: 6/23/2024

Family vacation to the Smokies was amazing. Cabin was great for our family of 5. Location was perfect being 25 mins from both Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Kids loved seeing the wildlife. (Lots of turkeys, chipmunks, and we had a bear visitor!) Justin was an awesome host and made sure we were well taken care of every step of the way. We will definitely be back!

- Posted: 6/21/2024

Hi Brian, Thank you for your lovely review and for choosing our cabin for your family vacation in the Smokies. I'm so happy to hear you all had an amazing time. The location was perfect for you, and it's great that the kids loved seeing the wildlife, especially the bears! We would love to welcome you and your family back again in the future. Thanks once more for being such wonderful guests. See you soon!

Smoky Mountain Holiday staff

The property was very nicely nestled in the woods . We had a shelf break in the refrigerator and it was taken care of right away. Enjoyed seeing all the bear and had one sleeping 30 yards from the cabin. Enjoyed our stay and would recommend to a n yone.

- Posted: 5/10/2024

Hey Steve, thanks for the review! Glad you enjoyed your stay at Bears in the Mist and got to see some of our furry neighbors. It's always a treat to see bears in their natural habitat. Happy our team fixed the fridge shelf quickly for you. Thanks for recommending us, and we'd love to host you again in the future. Take care!

Smoky Mountain Holiday staff

We loved this cabin tucked away in the woods. It was perfect for my family! The boys loved the video games. We loved sitting on the front porch. Everything we needed was there. The hot tub was a plus. We had a little trouble in the driveway backing in, but other than that everything else was fine. We had a mama bear and her cub come up onto the porch! I was amused that the mama bear pulled open the door to leave the porch 😆 the cub climbed up the tree in front of the hot tub which was fun to watch! We recommend going to Cades Cove for more bear sightings! We saw a total of 26 the day we went. We had a wonderful vacation!

- Posted: 5/18/2024

Hey Rachael! So glad you and your family had a great time at Bears in the Mist! It's awesome to hear the video games and hot tub were a hit. Seeing a mama bear and her cub on the porch sounds like an unforgettable experience! Thanks for the tip about Cades Cove too. You're welcome back anytime for another relaxing vacation in the woods! Take care!

Smoky Mountain Holiday staff

My husband and I had limited time and just needed a relaxing few days in the Smoky Mountains. This cabin was perfect! Clean and cozy. Easy access to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg! Our host was great with communication.

- Posted: 5/5/2024

Hi Kelly! Thanks for the review. Glad you both enjoyed your relaxing stay at Bears in the Mist. I aim to keep the cabin cozy and clean. The location is perfect for Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Happy to hear my communication was great. Thanks for choosing to stay with me, and hope to host you again in the future. Take care!

Smoky Mountain Holiday staff

Host was very prompt when responding to questions and/or concerns. The cabin was clean and cozy. The bears can come a little close. Make sure you control the disposal of your left overs or you may end up with a visitor. Overall a great experience. We will definitely stay with this host again.

- Posted: 5/2/2024

Hey William! Thanks for choosing Bears in the Mist and leaving a review. I'm thrilled to hear you had a great experience during your stay. Keeping the cabin clean and cozy is my priority, and I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Smoky Mountain Holiday staff

Cabin was clean and cozy. It was perfect for our weekend away close to everything we wanted to see

- Posted: 4/25/2024

Highlight of our trip was a momma bear and her 3 cubs venturing around the cabin! Overall, cabin was clean and had the basic necessities for cooking in. Hot tub was nice and clean. The driveway is steep and narrow but most are in the mountains from my experience. Our family had a great time here!

- Posted: 4/3/2024

Nice simple cabin for a smaller family. The bear theme is appropriate as we had a family of bears come visit on day and come up on the porch.

- Posted: 3/23/2024

Hey Randy! Thanks for staying at Bears in the Mist! Glad you and your family enjoyed the bear theme – it's always a hit. How cool you got to see some real bears during your stay! Hope they didn't cause any trouble on the porch. Thanks for choosing my property. Would love to have you and your family back for another stay in the future.

Smoky Mountain Holiday staff

Very clean, didn't spend much time here we were at basketball tournaments for my granddaughter. Sleeping was comfortable. The road to the cabin was steep and twisty especially at night coming back.very nice cabin.

- Posted: 3/9/2024

Thank you for your feedback, Sue! We're glad to hear that you found the cabin clean and comfortable for your stay. We understand that the mountain road can be challenging, especially at night. We appreciate your understanding and hope you had a pleasant time overall. If you decide to visit again, we'll do our best to ensure a smoother experience.

Smoky Mountain Holiday staff

Clean, easy access, beautiful place . We had a 5 day stay with 6 ppl . House was great for kids & even came with a high chair & pack n play for them to sleep if needed .

- Posted: 3/3/2024

Sounds like a fantastic stay for the whole family, Keri! Glad to hear the house was accommodating for your group and even had amenities for the little ones. If you ever need a place to stay again, just let me know!

Smoky Mountain Holiday staff

We loved our stay! Justin was a great host. very responsive and helpful. The cabin is so cozy and felt like home. It was perfect for our family. The game area in the loft was perfect for our kids. My husband and I felt we was able to sleep peacefully, with the kids sleeping right upstairs in the open loft area. The hot tub was clean and was already the perfect temperature for us when we were ready. We even got to see a mama bear and two baby cups. What a great place to stay. We will definitely be back!! 5 stars for sure!

- Posted: 10/12/2023

We're thrilled to hear that you loved your stay! We're looking forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic stay. Thanks for the 5-star review!

Smoky Mountain Holiday staff