8.4

33 reviews

Bear Cub Retreat

Bear Cub Retreat

1102 Ski View Dr. #305, Gatlinburg, 37738, United States

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Water park

Skiing

Indoor swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Golf course

Sauna

Bear Cub Retreat

Bear Cub Retreat is an apartment-style escape in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, United States. Located at 1102 Ski View Dr. #305, this mountain-view retreat sits about 2.2mi from Gatlinburg's city center. With free on-site parking, it's easy to settle in after a day of exploring the Smokies.

Inside, a playful lineup awaits: a water park and skiing for seasonal thrills, plus indoor and outdoor swimming pools. Free wifi and private parking (free) keep plans simple, while a kitchen and kitchenware invite homey meals. Other perks include a golf course, sauna, air conditioning, private entrance, on-site parking (free), a mini golf course, and stunning mountain views.

Bear Cub Retreat has 33 reviews, offering a snapshot of stays in Gatlinburg. A Smoky Mountain escape awaits at 1102 Ski View Dr. #305.

Nestled in Gatlinburg’s mountain scenery, Bear Cub Retreat offers apartment-style living with a private entrance and a kitchen stocked with kitchenware, inviting easy, homey meals while taking in stunning mountain views.

For recreation, indoor and outdoor pools provide year-round options, and a water park plus skiing bring seasonal thrills. A mini golf course and an on-site golf course add playful outings, while a sauna and air conditioning keep comfort in check after a day on the peaks.

Transactions are straightforward with Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover accepted, while cash is not accepted. With 33 reviews, travelers get a snapshot of stays in Gatlinburg.

Closest airports

McGhee Tyson Airport

25.5mi

Asheville Regional Airport

60mi

Most popular amenities

Water park

Skiing

Indoor swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Golf course

Sauna

Air conditioning

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Mini golf

Mountain view

Kitchen

Kitchenware

Rooms

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Condo, 2 Bedroom

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Triple Room, Sea View

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Condo, Mountain View

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Guest reviews

8.4

33 reviews

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Featured reviews:

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Heather

8.2

March 2023

the apartment was beautiful. it made us feel at home. the decorations and furniture was perfect.

we were unaware there was no elevator to get to the third floor. my mom that is in her 70’s had to climb four flights of stairs and she wasn’t use to that. made me worry about her. we felt the outside of the building needed some updating. paint the railing/trim of the walkway. maybe all towels for the pool area or in the apartment. didn’t know I needed to bring a towel and didn’t want to use my bath towel.

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Wal

8.2

June 2024

The place was clean and comfortable, but having to climb 28 stairs to third level was challenging for 2 sixty year old, 70 year old and 80 year old.

Climbing 28 stairs to third floor. We are in our sixty, seventy, and eighty

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Anonymous

9.1

June 2025

The place was same as posted in websites. It was serene to stay

Washer alone did not work properly. Otherwise no complaints

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Keri

10

April 2025

View was nice, loved the screened in patio. The card and jelly upon arrival was such a sweet gesture. Nice cozy place with cute bear decor.

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Serena

9.1

July 2023

The beautiful view.

The tv in our unit was very small & not good quality. One room didn’t have a tv & the other rooms tv was even smaller. For the price we paid I feel better tv would have been amazing, but other than that it was a wonderful stay.

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Amanda

10

June 2024

Screened in porch

No elevator I didn’t mind as in 35. But watched a lot of older people struggle especially when carrying heavy luggage. I would suggest investing in elevator.

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Tracy

10

July 2025

The whole condo just felt like home

The spin cycle on the washing machine didn’t work so I had to wring my clothes out by hand

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Christopher

10

July 2024

The location was awesome. It had plenty of room for my family. Everything was nice and clean A++++

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Lwallis

9.1

June 2022

The unit was in a good location to take day trips. Close to town and the national forest. We had a daily visitor (bear) that came by to check all the car doors to verify they were locked. Was fun to watch.

Had a bit of trouble getting the key code prior to arrival. Tried calling the property manager and had to wait a short while to get the code. The drive up to the unit was a little difficult on winding narrow roads.

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Cynthia

10

October 2024

Fabulous place to stay!

The view from the location is beautiful however can be hard to get there. Steep, narrow, winding roads.

Points of Interest Around Bear Cub Retreat

Attractions

Mysterious Mansion

1.8mi

Ripley's Believe It or Not! Gatlinburg

2.2mi

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

2.2mi

Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre

2.3mi

Main Event Theater

6mi

Red Skelton Tribute Theater

6.7mi

Grand Majestic Dinner Theater

7.2mi

Titanic Pigeon Forge

7.7mi

NASCAR SpeedPark Smoky Mountains

8.6mi

Foxfire Mountain Adventure Park

12mi

Oconaluftee Indian Village

20.2mi

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad (GSMR)

20.3mi

Museum of the Cherokee Indian

20.6mi

St. John’s Cathedral

26.9mi

Wheels Through Time Museum

30mi

Pools

Location

  • Indoor

Location

  • Outdoor

Amenities of Bear Cub Retreat

Water park

Skiing

Indoor swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Golf course

Sauna

Air conditioning

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Mini golf

Mountain view

Kitchen

Kitchenware

Stay rules - Bear Cub Retreat

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property