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Bear Necessities

3.5 star property
Cabin with kitchen, near Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park

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Located close to Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park, Bear Necessities provides a marina, a water park and a hot tub. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 8113 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bear Necessities

Cabin with kitchen, near Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
This smoke-free cabin features a marina, a water park and a restaurant. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include Access to hot tub. The cabin boasts a fireplace and offers a kitchen and a dryer. For a bit of entertainment, a flat-screen TV comes with cable channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences, such as 2 bathrooms and a dining area.
Guest accommodation at this cabin offers fireplaces and a ceiling fan. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Accommodation at this 3.5-star cabin has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

A marina and a water park are featured at the cabin. Other recreational amenities include Access to hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • A restaurant

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Marina
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Dryer

Comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 11 kg per pet
  • Pets stay free

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rafting nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [at the property]
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 11 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Bear Necessities Cabin
Bear Necessities Gatlinburg
Bear Necessities Cabin Gatlinburg
Bear Necessities by Jackson Mountain Homes

About the area

Map
356 Wild Orchid Way, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738

What's nearby

  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Anakeesta - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Ober Mountain - 8 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Southern Comfort - Westgate Resort - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Puckers Sports Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ole Red - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tennessee Cider Company - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Necessities pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 11 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Bear Necessities?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Bear Necessities?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Bear Necessities?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bear Necessities located?

Situated in Gatlinburg, this cabin is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Historic Ogle Log Cabin and Traffic Light #3 are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Bear Necessities Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice and spacious
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025