King Bear Downtown-Right off the Gatlinburg strip!
The Home
King Bear Downtown-Right off the Gatlinburg strip!
An extremely rare find, right in the heart of Gatlinburg, this custom built lodge was designed by Hubert Bebb. Architect Hubert Bebb was a former student of the famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. Mr. Bebb is best known for his architectural design of Clingmans Dome where President Franklin D. Roosevelt held the dedication of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The lodge was custom built for a family of Gatlinburg's early entrepreneurs. The location of the lodge is due to the family-owned hotel (GateWay to the Smokies) located directly on the strip in Gatlinburg before entering into the National Park. Afterwards, the lodge became Gatlinburg's finest B&B and is now open for nightly rental.
The location is perfect for walking directly to the main strip (.03) or simply having your own access to the National Park within walking distance (.05). No need to worry about finding a parking space and no need to worry about traffic. It's unbelievable to have access to both of these locations within less than half a mile. This location is also conveniently accessible to Pigeon Forge via the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Although having the convenience of the location is important, the lodge itself offers numerous amenities. It is handicap accessible. The lodge is all on one level with large hallways and oversized bedrooms making it enjoyable for everyone. Another rare amenity, the lodge sits on a wide level piece of property and a privacy fence throughout its entirety. It offers plenty of flat, paved parking. No need to worry about the elements of the weather outdoors because it also includes an attached carport leading directly into the lodge.
One great amenity the lodge has to offer is the stunning mountain views while still located right in town! There are views of Anakeesta, the city lights of Gatlinburg and the lights of Ober. It has outside living with chaise lounges, dining, tv picnic tables and grill. The hot tub offers an electrical roof and privacy screening if desired. There is an outside fire pit with plenty of seating to be enjoyed at night with the beautiful city lights and moonlite mountains. If that's not enough, the lodge also has an outside shower with stunning mountain views!
The lodge has five large oversized bedrooms. One master is located at the front of the house. It has a king size bed, tv, sitting area, double closets, a large private bathroom with tub & shower and a granite double sink vanity. This master bedroom has direct mountain views while lying in the bed.
The master bedrooms (No.#1 & No.#2) are located directly behind the living space of the home. Master No#1 has a king size bed, a gray chair that folds out to a twin size bed, an electric fireplace, a large private bathroom with a granite double sink vanity, with a shower and a tub. It has a private patio located on the side of the house. Master No#2 has a large wooded mural on the main wall, king size bed, a cream linen couch that folds out into a bed, private bathroom with a walk-in shower and double sliding doors to a patio with stunning mountain views. Both master bedrooms have their own heating and cooling system for personal room temperature setting.
The next two master bedrooms (No# 3 & No# 4) are located down the corridor. Master bedroom No# 3 has two queen beds, a sitting area, tv, private bathroom with a walk-in shower and double sliding doors to the patio with beautiful mountain views. The No# 4 masterbed is located at the end of the hallway. It has a mural on the main wall with a silhouette of trees, king size bed, tv, sitting area, private bathroom with walk-in shower and double sliding doors to the patio looking at the center of all the outside living area. Both master bedrooms have their own heating and cooling system for personal room temperature settings.
The King Bear Downtown Lodge offers free access to three clubhouses! They are all conveniently located within three miles radius from the lodge. Each clubhouse is uniquely different. All of the clubhouses have oversized swimming pools (some have two or three pools at one location), tennis courts, pickleball, basketball, workout facility, gameroom, and children's playground. All guests must have the club pass upon entering.
Weddings-
The King Bear Downtown Lodge has been a wedding destination for years. The stunning mountain views, easily accessible location and numerous amenities makes it a perfect wedding venue.
The wedding ceremony venue is located behind the lodge in the large outdoor space with beautiful mountains views. The reception venue is located at the south clubhouse just 3 miles away. The club house includes 12 round tables, 4 six-foot tables, 2 eight-foot tables and 45 chairs. Also included are black linens for all tables, 45 gold chargers, 45 gold napkin rings, 45 white dinner plates, 45 water goblets and 4 chafing dishes. All of this for a $3,000 fee.
A four night minimum stay is required, excluding the $3,000 fee. There are other cabins close by that can be rented separately for additional guests, if needed.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
Home Features
What's Included
- Wireless internet
- WiFi
- Internet
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Iron & board
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Wood stove
Amenities & Features
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Grill
- Dishes & utensils
- Dining table
- Coffee maker
- Ice maker
- Toaster
Outdoor
- Fire pit
Entertainment
- Games
- Television
- Smart TV
- Satellite / cable
- Video games
- Game room
- Pool table
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Dryer
Parking
- Parking
- Garage
Safety
- 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)
- Deadbolt lock
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Fenced yard
- Emergency exit route
- Fire station contact
- Hospital contact
- Police contact
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Area Guide
Neighborhood, Gatlinburg
Located in Gatlinburg, this lodge is in the city center and near theme parks. Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction and Titanic Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Gatlinburg Space Needle. Traveling with kids? Don't miss Gatlinburg SkyPark and Anakeesta. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
What's Nearby
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park1 min walk
- Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway6 min walk
- Gatlinburg Convention Center11 min walk
- Gatlinburg Space Needle12 min walk
- Gatlinburg SkyPark12 min walk
Restaurants
- Ole Smoky Distillery - 12 min walk
- Sugarlands Distilling Co. - 12 min walk
- Smith & Son Corner Kitchen - 13 min walk
- Crockett's Breakfast Camp - 6 min walk
- Mellow Mushroom - 11 min walk
Getting Around
- McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 71 min drive
Bedrooms
Master
1 King Bed
Room 1
1 King Bed
Room 2
1 King Bed
Room 3
2 Queen Beds
Room 4
1 King Bed
Bathrooms
Master
Bathtub or shower, Toilet
Public
Toilet
Room 1
Bathtub or shower, Toilet
Room 2
Toilet, Shower only
Room 3
Toilet, Shower only
Room 4
Toilet, Shower only
Spaces & Areas
House Rules
- There is a $1000 security deposit.
- Please pay attention to your kids.
- Butts in the trash not in the yard
check out
- Check out before 10:00 AM
check in
- Check in after 4:00 PM
Pets
- No pets allowed
Events
- Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
minimum age
- Minimum age to rent: 25
Smoking
- Smoking is not permitted
Children
- Children allowed: ages 0-17
Policies
Damage Policy
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 14 Note from host: There is a $1000 security deposit. Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
We should mention
- A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this venue have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is this venue pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at this venue?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at this venue?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is this venue located?
This family-friendly Gatlinburg lodge is located in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of Traffic Light #10 and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Gatlinburg Convention Center and Gatlinburg Space Needle are also within 15 minutes.
How many guests can this venue host for a wedding?
It can host up to 14 guests for a ceremony and reception.
Can I hold both the ceremony and reception here?
Yes — there is space for both the ceremony and reception.
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