Family Cabin w/ Indoor Pool, Pirate Ship Playhouse, Theater & Hot Tub, Fireplace

Kids have a blast at Water Bear! They remember and want to go back! Nestled just outside of Pigeon Forge, this amazing custom built cabin promises an unforgettable stay for your family or friends getaway. With room for up to 12 guests, Water Bear offers a serene escape just 5.8 miles from the Parkway, ensuring easy access to all major attractions, fishing, and hiking trails.

You are 6.3 miles from the Island, 10.4 miles from Dollywood, and 7.8 miles from the Ripken Experience. Great location in a quiet neighborhood and easy drive to the strip!

Built in 2022, Water Bear was designed for our guests to have a great time in the Smoky Mountains!

❇️ Water Bear sleeps max 12 people (includes children/infants) in beds—no sofa beds!
❇️ 4 private bedrooms each with en suite bathrooms and Roku TVs (3 King beds, and 1 Queen over Queen bunk bed)
❇️ Fully equipped kitchen for all your cooking/baking needs
❇️ Game room with arcade with many retro games, air hockey foosball table, and Roku TV, Day bed with trundle (2 twin beds)
❇️ Theater room with 75" Roku TV and high speed Comcast WiFi
❇️ Private indoor pool (10 x 20 ft) warmed to 82° (locked keypad entry), outdoor hot tub and ship playhouse
❇️ Covered Deck with outdoor wood fireplace with lounge seating on the deck to enjoy the outdoors
❇️ Paved, level parking for 4 vehicles right outside the front door. The property is mostly flat but does not have a lawn.
❇️ 100% paved 2-lane roads to Pigeon Forge
❇️ Easy access to the Parkway/ Gatlinburg/The Great Smoky Mountains
❇️ Strictly NO PET PROPERTY due to owner allergies.

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Please be aware that prices are subject to change without notice we have software that constantly changes the prices. If you like the cabin book now before someone else does!

No check-in/check-out Saturday which is why Saturday shows as "unavailable" if you select check in/out to Saturday. You're welcome to stay over the weekend.

One of our recent guests said: “We did not want to leave! Had an amazing time, this cabin has every creature comfort and something fun for everyone!! The kids were in heaven and swimming for hours every day!
Fireflies gave the evenings even more magic!
There was space for everyone if needed and plenty of bathrooms. We could have stayed at the house the whole time without exploring the area and had a great trip! (Although pigeon forge was super fun too) Thank you for an awesome trip, we want to go back for sure!!”
Date of arrival - June 6, 2024

Guest access
* Three days prior to arrival, you’ll be sent the check-in details.
* You will have the entire cabin to yourselves.
* Self checkin-in by keypad entry.

Other Things to Note:

WHAT WE PROVIDE:

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📺 Wi-Fi /Roku Television: Cabin is equipped with fast wifi and 8 Roku TV's, so byo passwords for streaming just like at home. NO cable provided.

☕️ We have a Keurig and regular drip style coffee maker.

- Starter pack of dish soap, dish tabs, bar soaps, trash bags, paper products provided (toilet paper, paper towels). You may purchase more at local stores depending on the length of your stay. Linens, towels, and pool towels are provided.

- This property features exterior cameras. These devices may be recording audio and video 24/7. They do not face into living areas, pool or hot tub.

🚫 No smoking, marijuana, or drugs allowed; $300 fine for violations
🚫 Strictly no pets allowed (except bona-fide service animals; inquire before booking)
🚫 No events, parties, or gatherings; max 12 people on the property
🔥 Fires only allowed in provided BBQ grill and outdoor fireplace.Fires of any other kind can result in immediate termination of your stay with no refund.

In order to rent this property:

Person with the platform account is the “Booking Guest.”
• Booking Guest must be 25 or older and submit government-issued ID to confirm age within 24 hours of making reservation (obscure your ID#)
• Booking Guest must sign and return the Cancellation Policy & Rental Agreement within 24 hours of making reservation
• Booking Guest must stay at the property for the entire reservation dates (booking for others is not allowed)
• Credit card must be in Booking Guest's name
In other words, ALL these must be in the SAME NAME.

Please review the cancellation policy before booking.

Within 24 hrs of booking, renter is required to sign and submit rental agreement and provide scan/photo of Government ID that matches method of payment or your booking will AUTOMATICALLY CANCEL.

Rest easy in knowing our goal is to provide you with a clean, welcoming home. We've hired the best cleaners and maintenance teams we can find. If you discover an issue, we will address in a timely way. Sometimes a detail gets overlooked or a problem arises (this is a house after all, and things do break). See past reviews for our other properties for our commitment to quality.

Location:

Water Bear is just outside of Pigeon Forge. The road and driveway are 100% paved with easy access to the house. Guests rave about how close the cabin is to town but still feels in the country. Come and enjoy the solitude!

⚠️ Winter: This is a mountain community. Winter bookings are strongly encouraged to have a 4WD/AWD, or tire chains/socks and travel insurance. If bad weather affects your travel plans you will be referred to your travel insurance for refunds.

Wildlife:

There is wildlife here! Be aware that native wildlife includes bears, snakes, raccoons, skunks as well as insects that may bite or sting. We maintain a regular pest control service, but neither they nor we can guarantee you will not encounter wildlife outside or inside. Please keep doors/windows closed as much as possible to keep them out. Definitely, do not feed the bears.

Check-Out Instructions:
Check-out time is before 10:00 a.m.
Leave beds unmade and remove all food items.
Load and start the dishwasher, and ensure that sinks are empty.
Dispose of trash in the provided bear-proof containers outside.
Close and lock all windows and doors.
Clean the grill after use.

Experience the magic of the Great Smoky Mountains at Water Bear. Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway!