Driving directions

From I-40 East 1. Take Exit 407. 2. Continue on US-66 S / Winfield Dunn Pkwy. Travel 8.7 mi. 3. Continue onto Forks of the River Pkwy. Travel 0.6 mi. 4. Forks of the River Pkwy turns right and becomes US-441 S / Parkway. Travel 12.7 mi. 5. Slight right onto River Rd. Travel 0.9. 6. Turn left onto Ski Mountain Rd. Travel 0.9 mi. 7. Turn left onto Heiden Dr. Travel 0.5 mi. 8. Turn left onto Echo Pl. Travel 459 ft. 9. Turn right onto Zurich Dr. Travel 0.3 mi. 10. Slight right onto N Baden Dr. Travel 0.2 mi. 11. Big Bear 2 will be on the right. Destination: 1337 N Baden Dr, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 Please remember that Gatlinburg and the surrounding area is a mountain town with snow and icy conditions during the winter. This can affect driving and parking conditions regardless of the property, driveway, or roads. We recommend four-wheel drive and/or chains during the winter months.

House

Looking for the ideal place for your next family reunion? Look no further than Big Bear 2. Nestled in the thick woods in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, this beautiful mountain cabin has the perfect mix of modern convenience and rustic charm. You’ll never run out of fun activities when you make this home your vacation headquarters. Big Bear 2 is a six-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bathroom, air-conditioned cabin that sleeps up to 16 guests when the living room’s sleeper sofa and the two sets of bunk beds in the game room are used for the kids. When you drive up to Big Bear 2, you’ll be pleased to see there is plenty of parking for your entire group. Big Bear 2 is a great place to visit any time of year. Each season has its own breathtaking beauty, but if you visit in winter, we encourage you to arrive in a four-wheel-drive vehicle or at least have chains for your car. Despite the best efforts to keep roads clear, they are occasionally icy and snow-packed. Walk in the front door and enter your spacious living room anchored by a large river rock fireplace. It’s fun to snuggle up on the leather couch, loveseat and armchair as you listen to the crackling fire and watch your favorite shows on your TV with cable, a DVD player and VCR. High, exposed-beam ceilings and beautiful pine log finishes give the room a warm, welcoming feel. There’s a half-bathroom close by on the main floor for guests’ convenience. When you come to the mountains, be prepared for friends and family with hearty appetites. The mountain air and all your activity make guests hungry for dishes like chili, spaghetti and stew. Fortunately, you have a fully outfitted kitchen ready and waiting for you to whip up your family favorites. You also have two charcoal grills out on the deck in case you want to sizzle up some steaks or burgers. You can serve your group around your expansive harvest table that seats 10 people. Of course, you can always find an excellent restaurant in Gatlinburg where you can entertain your whole group. You have plenty of choices. Outside your Big Bear 2 kitchen is your large deck where you can sit and enjoy a morning cup of coffee. You’ll love the porch swing, and even better, there’s a hot tub where you can soak your tired muscles after horseback riding, golf or hiking in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Another door on the deck leads directly into your Big Bear 2 game room where you’ll find theater-style seats for TV watching, a pool table and comfortable furniture where you can settle down with a good book or for a game with friends. Kids who are lucky enough to get to sleep in the two sets of bunk beds will love claiming the game room as their sleeping quarters. Imagine the adventures they’ll have playing together there. Your Big Bear 2 bedrooms feature large windows that let nature’s rich beauty in as you begin each day. Two of the bedrooms feature king-size beds and another four have queen-size beds. One thing’s for sure, you’ll sleep well in the mountain air and peaceful quiet of these rooms. Each bedroom has a private TV so guests can fall asleep watching their favorite late show. The four full bathrooms each feature a shower/tub combination. If you’re interested in a soak instead of a quick shower, we have you covered. Added features you’ll like are the washer and dryer tucked away behind folding doors in the game room. No need to head off for the Laundromat when you stay at Big Bear 2! In season, guests at Big Bear 2 have access to a community pool. It’s a great place to cool off and soak up some warm sunshine. There are so many fun ways for you to spend your days in the mountains. Hike amid waterfalls and woodlands at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Take a ride on the zipline or gondola at Anakeesta, an outdoor amusement center in Gatlinburg. Head over to Dollywood for thrilling rides and fun shops. Visit the Guinness World Records Museum. You’ll also find distilleries, restaurants, shops and mini golf in downtown Gatlinburg. You’ll have the best family reunion or friend gathering ever when you reserve your stay at Big Bear 2. You’ll have so much fun that in years ahead you won’t be able to talk about Big Bear 2 without a smile crossing your face. Book your visit today!

Interior

Bedroom 1: 1st Bedroom Bedroom 2: 2nd Bedroom Bedroom 3: 3rd Bedroom Bedroom 4: 4th Bedroom Bedroom 5: 5th Bedroom Common 1: Living Room

Remarks

-Please let us know if you are bringing a pet or ADA qualified service animal. -Smoking is not permitted. -Parties and events are not permitted. -Check-in is after 4PM and check out by 10AM. -We have a strict age limitation that no guests be under the age of 25 for this listing unless they are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. We require 1 parent/legal guardian for every 4 guests under 25. Upon booking, we will request verification of the ages of all guests. If guests do not meet this age requirement the reservation will be cancelled. -Per company policy, we are required to collect a credit card number and signed rental agreement once booking is confirmed. -We will require guests to provide an email address in order to gain access to our Guest Portal containing all important information about entry and access instructions. -We are locally operated and requests all guests text or call our 24/7 guest services team with any questions or concerns.

Rent and Fees for the Property are as follows: A reservation deposit of $300 or $1000 (if total amount is more than $4000) is required (the “Reservation Deposit”). This must be paid at the time of booking.
The Reservation Deposit shall be applied toward the total amount due and is only refundable within 48 hours of booking.

Cancellations:

(a) If the Property becomes unavailable to the Guest prior to occupancy, due to no actions, negligence or fault of Manager or its agents (“unavailability” under this Agreement is more particularly described herein as “owner occupied”, occupied by guests of owner, occupants of owners guests)Manager agrees, in these circumstances only, to refund the full amount paid to the date of cancellation, and Guest agrees to release any and all claims against Manager and its agents or affiliates. Nonetheless, in the event of such other unavailability of a rental property for other unforeseen or natural circumstances, including but in no way limited to: where such road/bridges prevents a particular access to a rental property or is obstructed from the institution of curfews or roadblocks by a county, HOA, city or municipality, through no fault of Manager or its agents, Manager agrees to use its best efforts to accommodate the Guest by reserving the right to move, relocate, reassign or change the rental property, and Guest agrees that under said circumstances does not warrant in any way justify a refund or reimbursement of rental monies under this Agreement.However, the Manager in its sole discretion may provide a refund or reimbursement of certain rental monies to the Guest if any and all efforts to accommodate Guest have been exhausted.

(b) If, for any reason, the Guest cancels this Agreement after (48) hours from the reservation date, the reservation monies received will not be refunded which is any monies applied up to the date of the cancellation will be forfeited. Guests are given (48) hours from time of booking to cancel reservation without penalty, and receive a full refund of rental monies.

(c) No refund or reimbursement of rental monies paid under this Agreement is due to Guest or its occupants (or will be made) for inclement weather. “Unforeseeable” circumstances may arise which make it impossible or impractical for Manager to provide the anticipated accommodations to Guest.
Such circumstances may include, but not be limited to, scheduling problems, roadblocks, curfews, equipment failures, as well as a fire or other casualty at the Premises. In such a circumstance, Manager reserves the exclusive right to transfer Guest and/or its occupants to another vacation rental property of reasonably comparable value, determined in the sole discretion of Manager, whose determination shall be final. In other circumstances such as acts of God, acts of war, acts of terrorism, hurricanes, wind storms, tornadoes, fires or snow or other natural occurrences, said circumstances not being exclusive, it may be impossible or impractical for Manager to make available reasonable or other alternative accommodations to Guest.In such a circumstance, Manager may return or provide a reimbursement of the payments received from Guest.
Travel or Vacation Insurance is highly recommended to be obtained by Guest, however, Manager makes no warrants or representations to Guest relating to any amounts refunded by Travel or Vacation Insurance. Guest and parties listed above must comply with any and all mandatory evacuation orders, if any.

(d) Cancellations, abandonment or early departure by the guest at the rental property for any reason (excluding mandatory evacuation ) do not warrant any refund of rent to Guest. In the event of a mandatory evacuation order issued by a county or otherwise, Guest agrees to comply with such order, and Manager after attempting to move, relocate or reassign Guest to a comparable or similar rental property, may agree in this specific circumstance to refund, credit or reimburse Guest of rental monies for only the dates affected by the mandatory evacuation. Guest understands and agrees that a partial refund of rental monies may be justified by Manager for only such dates associated with the mandatory evacuation, and no other reimbursement of rent will be approved.

(e) Unforeseen Circumstances. If the subject Property becomes unavailable [as described in section (9) herein, or uninhabitable for any reason, Manager reserves the right to: (i) move/relocate the Guest to a comparable or similar rental property, or (ii) cancel this Agreement without penalty and pending a full or partial return of Guest(s)’s monies depending on the circumstances, and at sole discretion of Manager.
Further, Manager cannot be held liable for any acts of nature or major mechanical failures that would prohibit or limit the use of subject rental property. Guest understands and further agrees that the health of Guest or their guests or children does not constitute grounds for refund.

Travel Insurance: Guest may have the option to purchase travel insurance from a third party company providing such insurance. Payment for travel insurance is due at the time of booking. Such insurance is optional. Upon filing a Guest claim, all rents and other charges are fully due and payable to Manager. Any refund to be issued will be handled through the Travel Insurance Company only.

Please visit www.vacationrentalinsurance.com/330cert to obtain your travel insurance policy or certificate of insurance for your Covered Trip if you have paid for or authorized payment for the travel insurance. The travel protection, if purchased, includes insurance coverage for Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption, Travel Delay, Baggage Delay, Baggage and Personal Effects, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Emergency Assistance, Medical or Dental Expense, and Rental Car Damage. Please read your document carefully as certain limitations, restrictions and exclusions apply. The insurance coverage is underwritten by Stonebridge Casualty Insurance Company and the non-insurance assistance services are provided by CSA's designated provider. Please contact CSA at 866-999-4018 if you have any questions.