Mountain Top Cabin with VIEWS~Hot Tub~Game Room~20 min to GSMNP!

Reconnect with nature this summer at our unforgettable mountain escape in Wears Valley. "Wears the Bears" is a spacious 4 bedroom 3.5 bath cabin spread across three levels that has some of the best mountain views to be found. Secluded enough to enjoy the peace and quiet that nature and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park have to offer, yet close to all the attractions of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Easily sleeps 12 guests in actual beds (9 beds) using the 2 bunk beds in the lower level game room. *Beautiful unobstructed Mountain Views *Hot Tub *Game Room with pool table and foosball *10 miles to National Park entrance *20 miles to Gatlinburg and Anakeesta *14 miles to Pigeon Forge and The Island *10 miles to the peaceful town of Townsend with quieter shopping, dining options, and a grocery store *18 miles to Cade's Cove *5.5 miles to the scenic Foothills Parkway *High Speed WiFi *24 miles to Knoxville airport (McGhee Tyson Airport - TYS) *Outdoor seasonal pool access, deli, and a catch & release fishing pond is located less than 4 miles down the road from the cabin. Membership is included for your entire group for the duration of your stay. The pool, pond and deli are operated by a 3rd party. We are not affiliated with them and have no control over their days and times of operation. The pool’s opening day for 2025 is listed as May 24 and closing for the season on August 31. The pool is typically open 10a-6pm daily. The pond is open year round. This is a new listing as of Christmas 2024. It takes a while to build up the number of reviews across the rental platforms, but so far our guests are loving their stays! This true log cabin sits on nearly 3 acres, is at the end of the road, and at the top of the mountain! This cabin is great for a large family or a group of families and friends to spend some quality time together in the mountains! Summer is a beautiful time here in the Smokies! On the main level you will find the living area, kitchen, dining area, Bedroom #1, full bathroom #1, and the half bathroom. Bedroom 1 has a king bed and ensuite full bathroom #1. The living area has a wall of windows to let in the views and natural light. The kitchen on this level and is stocked with everything you need to enjoy a great meal with family and friends. The dining table seats 8 and there are 4 more seats at the kitchen counter bar stools. This floor also has the half bath off of the living area. The full wrap around deck on this level provides beautiful mountain views. There is a park style (charcoal) grill next to the parking area if outdoor cooking is your style. On the lower level is Bedroom #2 with a king bed, the game room with a pool table, foosball, and two twin bunk beds, and full bathroom #2. On the deck outside of the lower level is where you'll find the hot tub and more perfect views of the Smoky Mountains. On the upper level is Bedroom #3 with two full size beds, Bedroom #4 with a queen bed and a balcony deck off of the bedroom, and full bathroom #3 across the hall from the bedrooms. -Please read the house rules before booking. -This is a family owned cabin. Please treat it the same as your own home. We appreciate it! -Do NOT feed the bears. -The cabin is does have neighbors, but is quite secluded. The surrounding area will be extremely dark after sunset. Arrive prior to sunset if you are uncomfortable driving in the dark. -The road to the cabin is paved. It is steep and windy at times - That's the only way to get to the top of a mountain! Once you've made the drive once or twice, you'll be a pro. 4 wheel drive is recommended in icy or snowy conditions, but otherwise, any vehicle will get you to the cabin. -Cell phone service can be spotty as you near the cabin. If you have your GPS on before the service is lost, your navigation will typically continue to provide directions. Once you arrive at the cabin, most cellular providers have service but you can also get on the cabin's WiFi. You may even want to print directions of have an old fashioned paper map as a backup! -Bring your streaming passwords for use on any of the smart TVs. -We usually are not able to accommodate early check-ins or late check-outs. -The cabin is on well water. There is a filtration system installed and serviced regularly. We recommend bringing bottled water for drinking IF you'd prefer not to drink the well water. -The hot tub is drained and cleaned after each guest. This means that it may take several hours to head up after a refill. Please allow for this time requirement on day of check in. The hot tub is only for adults. Do not use the hot tub if you have consumed alcohol or your doctor would tell you not to. Use the hot tub at your own risk. -We have an outside security camera facing the driveway and steps to the entry for your security and the security of the cabin. -We provide a starter pack for guests of coffee, hand soap, toilet paper, paper towels, dishwasher pods, laundry pods, and trash can liners. You may need to buy more depending on the duration of your stay. If you'd like to use the outdoor grill, you will need to supply your own charcoal. -Please note that critters and insects are common in the Great Smoky Mountains. We have our cabin on a monthly pest control program that is performed by a professional pest control company. Please keep in mind that the cabin is in the mountains and it would be impossible to prevent all pests from entering the cabin. By booking, you understand that there will be no refunds related to pests getting into the property. We will be happy to work with you to get our pest control back out to the cabin if necessary. -Wildlife, including bears, inhabit the area. If you are lucky enough to see some of the wildlife, maintain a safe distance and do not feed the wildlife. Do not leave food in vehicles. Dispose of trash only in the outside cans in the bear proof trash container. This keeps you, our future guests, and these awesome creatures all safe. -We stick to our cancellation policy. We advise that you purchase traveler's or trip insurance to protect your purchase in the even of poor weather, illness, or other factors outside of our control that would cause you to cancel after booking. There are no refunds for storms or power outages. -The fireplace in the living room is not operable. We do have a propane firepit on the main level deck. One propane tank is provided. House rules: -No parties -No pets -No smoking/vaping of any kind inside the cabin -Fines will be imposed for any pets brought to the property or smoking/vaping in the cabin -No other guests allowed at the cabin other than those on the reservation -Occupancy limit is 12 guests; 4 of the beds are twin bunks. -Secure the hot tub cover when it is not in use. -This home is secluded, but there are neighbors that must be kept in consideration. We require our guests to be good neighbors and comply with HOA restrictions on noise so we can continue sharing this cabin with others. Our smart home technology will alert us if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out to remind guests of occupancy requirements and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the decibels (noise level) and NOT any personal conversation or information. Not complying with occupancy and noise requirements will results in being asked to leave the property. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors! -Guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation. -No discharging of any firearms on the property -No fireworksAbout pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:No events allowed.