Glenn and Vickie Hill
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Last Updated: 12/25/2024
DECORATED AND READY TO MAKE YOUR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS MEMORABLE
Bearway to Heaven is a charming, cozy, and secluded Smoky Mountain Gatlinburg log cabin retreat 1.3 miles from the heart of Gatlinburg, Tennessee. It offers 1 king bedroom and 1 queen bedroom with private bathrooms on each level and queen sofa sleeper in Living room. Tastefully decorated with mountain decor, this log cabin is the perfect choice for your much needed relaxing mountian vacation for you and your family It is also ideal for a romantic getaway, adventure, or a girlfriend's weekend. Friend and family memories are created here while you visit attractions like Dollywood, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Cades Cove, The Chimneys, Anakeesta, Ober Gatlinburg, Great Smoky Mountains Arts and Crafts Community and many more attractions.
We are proud to offer all our guest an updated property! Some of the recent updates included: remodeled upstairs bathroom 2/21, outdoor ceiling fan on screened in deck 2021, remodedled downstairs bathroom 1/22, new multi-arcade games 11/22, new gas logs 1/23 and in May 2023 new King bedroom suit!
As you enter the log cabin, you will find a large comfy,leather loveseat and couch that is perfect to sink into for a romantic night by the gas log fireplace or just to read a book. You will find a well-stocked kitchen to prepare any meal for cooking or grilling on the charcoal grill. The kids, and adults also, will enjoy a game of pool or playing chess, checkers or backgammon at the game table in the upstairs loft.
The secluded cabin screened porch is perfect for a romantic night in the hot tub while listening to your favorite music. After your evening in the hot tub, relax on the swing listening to the sounds of nature from the surrounding forest. You will enjoy the luxury, oversized towels after a hot shower or a soak in the upstairs Jacuzzi tub. A wonderful night’s sleep is in store for you on the queen beds that have memory foam mattress toppers and luxury sheets. Upon request and an extra $15 cleaning fee we can also provide a pack n play and a booster seat.
The level parking and grassy area provide an area for up to 4 vehicles and is a wonderful place for the little ones to play. The entry area into the cabin is level and makes it ideal for your aging parents or senior adults. There is also wireless fiber internet access if you can't leave it behind!
There are 4 exterior security cameras - all are focused on the perimeter of the cabin and NOT in anyway on the actual interior or decks.
Why pay for a hotel when you can have all the conveniences of a secluded Gatlinburg log cabin, and enjoy what the Smoky Mountains really have to offer? You will not be disappointed in your stay at Bearway To Heaven.
| Season | From/To | Nightly | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly | Min Nights |
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| SUMMER 2024 |
07/24/2024
08/24/2024 |
$230.00 | $270.00 | -- | -- | 3 |
| LABOR DAY SUMMER 2024 |
08/30/2024
09/01/2024 |
$300.00 | -- | -- | -- | 3 |
| SEPTEMBER 2024 |
09/02/2024
09/30/2024 |
$200.00 | -- | -- | -- | 3 |
| OCT EARLY NOV 2024 |
10/01/2024
11/09/2024 |
$270.00 | $290.00 | -- | -- | 3 |
| LATE NOVEMBER 2024 |
11/10/2024
11/21/2024 |
$200.00 | -- | -- | -- | 3 |
| THANKSGIVING 2024 |
11/22/2024
11/30/2024 |
$420.00 | -- | -- | -- | 4 |
| DECEMBER 2024 |
12/01/2024
12/19/2024 |
$200.00 | -- | -- | -- | 3 |
| CHRISTMAS New Year 2024-2025 |
12/20/2024
12/31/2024 |
$460.00 | -- | -- | -- | 4 |
| WINTER 2025 |
01/01/2025
02/12/2025 |
$160.00 | $190.00 | -- | -- | 3 |
| Valentine/President Day 2025 |
02/13/2025
02/16/2025 |
$240.00 | -- | -- | -- | 3 |
| LATE WINTER 2025 |
02/17/2025
03/06/2025 |
$160.00 | $190.00 | -- | -- | 3 |
| EARLY SPRING 2025 |
03/07/2025
05/03/2025 |
$240.00 | -- | -- | -- | 3 |
| LATE MAY 2025 |
05/04/2025
05/21/2025 |
$200.00 | $240.00 | -- | -- | 3 |
| Memorial Day 2025 |
05/22/2025
05/25/2025 |
$270.00 | -- | -- | -- | 3 |
| LATE MAY - JUNE 2025 |
05/26/2025
06/30/2025 |
$240.00 | $270.00 | -- | -- | 3 |
| Fourth of July 2025 |
07/01/2025
07/05/2025 |
$320.00 | -- | -- | -- | 4 |
| SUMMER 2025 |
07/06/2025
08/09/2025 |
$240.00 | $270.00 | -- | -- | 3 |
| LATE AUGUST 2025 |
08/10/2025
08/27/2025 |
$230.00 | $270.00 | -- | -- | 3 |
| LABOR DAY 2025 |
08/28/2025
08/31/2025 |
$250.00 | -- | -- | -- | 3 |
| THANKSGIVING 2025 |
11/25/2025
11/29/2025 |
$420.00 | -- | -- | -- | 4 |
| CHRISTMAS New Year 2025-2026 |
12/19/2025
01/03/2026 |
$460.00 | -- | -- | -- | 5 |
We do have a 3-4 night minimum for off-peak season and a 5 night minimum for peak seasons (Summer, Fall, Thanksgiving and Christmas).
We DO NOT ALLOW PETS.
$500 due upon booking. Balance due 30 days prior to your check-in date. $135 cleaning fee and $79 accidental damage insurance will be added to all bookings. 12.75% state and local sales tax will be added to the total rental.
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Nancy Hayden
05/19/2024
I have been coming to the Smoky Mountains for 63 years (43 with my husband) and stayed in many places but Bearway to Heaven checked all our boxes. The cabin is located on a private drive surrounded by woods and a fantastic view from the front deck. Vicky and Glen (Hosts) have seen to every detail. The inside decor gives you the feel of how a cozy mountain cabin should be. Vicky and Glenn have anticipated everything you could possibly need for your stay. The location is just minutes from downtown and a short drive to great hiking and beautiful waterfalls (Grotto and Rainbow Falls) . Also easy drive to the entrance to Smoky Mountain National Park and beautiful Cades Cove ( a must experience). Did I mention bears? Yes there are bears. We had 10 bear everyday at the cabin at different times of the day. Spotted 10 more on the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, Foothill and Loop Road. Finally stopped counting bears at Cades Cove after ten. Now about the bears, they are so beautiful and appear friendly. Don't be fooled, they are wild animals. We did not antagonize, feed, or leave food in our vehicle. At no time did we approach them or leave any doors open (including the cabin). Vicky and Glenn thank you for sharing your beautiful cabin with the public. Hands down the most memorable trip to the mountains we have ever had.
Amy Weibley
05/15/2023
This was our second stay at Bearway to Heaven! We love the seclusion but yet still feel close to everything. I love the back porch and the hot tub. Although my friend insisted I get out of the hot tub when a mama bear and three older cubs came to visit one evening. We were also visited by a different mama bear with 4 little cubs the next day. They were so much fun to watch. We loved playing the retro games on the new gaming table. The owners are very responsive and we've already booked a return trip in 2024!
Tammy Bishop
11/04/2022
Best cabin ever! This cabin is by far the best we have stayed in. Always very clean. We have had one issue and Kim(property manager)was right there to address. Very prompt!! And you don’t have to look far or long for bears! They are always at the cabin - early morning and early evening.
Diane Sisco
04/29/2019
This was our first cabin rental in the Gatlinburg area. The cabin felt so much like home that we didn’t want to leave! The bear theme décor was warm and inviting. The location was perfect. It was a relatively short distance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park where we spent our days hiking and taking scenic drives. The cabin is well maintained and immaculate. We enjoyed getting up in the morning and sitting on the back porch watching for wildlife and listening to the birds. We did see a bear and her 3 cubs. We really enjoyed the hot tub and the porch swing in the evenings. Glenn and Vickie would check in on us via text to make sure everything was alright and answer any questions we had. It was good to know that they really cared about our experience. We will definitely be renting this cabin again and would highly recommend it.
Kim Grimesey
05/12/2018
We had a wonderful time,again,this year.We had numerous visits from the curious bears.We saw a fox and turkeys.The cabin was clean and I sat in the screen porch in the mornings to hear the birds and watch for the bears and they did not disappoint me!I would tell everyone to rent this cabin,it is awesome!It is close to anything you would want to do.We visited Anakeesta for the first time,the ride up was a little scary,my husband was swinging the gondola to scare me,it worked!We made many meals and just relaxed some.You will love this cabin,everything works and beds are comfy.Thank you for letting us rent your little piece of heaven!There are many cabins being rebuilt right down the road,Gatlinburg is reborn!
Becky Shanks
02/06/2018
Just visited Bearway to Heaven for a girls getaway. We are repeat customers and wouldn't think of staying anywhere else. Very tastefully decorated, fully equipped kitchen, wonderful beds and fantastic hot tub. Also very clean! The location is just perfect. Would highly recommend!
A. M. Jones
10/12/2017
We stayed at Bearway to heaven for the second time in October. As with our first visit everything was ready for our 4pm check in.
You can tell this is a well loved family cabin , it was beautifully decorated for fall .
Everything you could possibly need was there in the cabin.
We saw a family of bears around the cabin every day, in fact we saw them so often that we became slightly blasé about them.
There is nothing negative at all to say about the cabin it’s as close to perfect as you can get.
We would definitely try and stay here again if we come back to the area
henry wagner
06/28/2017
Bearway to Heaven is a great place to stay if you are visiting the Gatlinburg area. The location is close to Gatlinburg, but you are still in the mountains. We saw bears the last two days we were there, and I know they were around the other days, we just didn't see them. A mom with 3 cubs. Except for the mother trying to get into my car, it was a very special treat to see the mom and 3 cubs up so close.
As far as the cabin, it has everything pretty much that you need. We didn't watch TV, or play any of the media, we were too busy hiking and visiting the town. The hot tub was like a dream after hiking one day 12 miles up and down Mount LeConte. And just so you know, the sleeper couch in the living room, which was my bed and I was dreading a sleeper couch, was actually the best sleeper couch I have ever slept on (not that I have slept on a lot of sleeper couches in my days!). I didn't have no bar in by mid-section like a normal sleeper couch. I am 6 feet 1 inch, and weigh about 190#'s, and it was just fine for just me. Don't know how it would be with two adults, but for one adult, it was just perfect.
We might make this an annual trip, and if we do, we will probably just come back here again. Vickie and Glenn answered every question we had, and made sure everything was good the first night by calling my cell phone and asking, which is very good customer service. Thanks again for letting us get in 30 minutes early, that saved our groceries from spoiling in the car!
Would I recommend this vacation rental to my best friend? Yes.
Hank W.
06/28/2017
Bearway to Heaven is a great place to stay if you are visiting the Gatlinburg area. The location is close to Gatlinburg, but you are still in the mountains. We saw bears the last two days we were there, and I know they were around the other days, we just didn't see them. A mom with 3 cubs. Except for the mother trying to get into my car, it was a very special treat to see the mom and 3 cubs up so close.
As far as the cabin, it has everything pretty much that you need. We didn't watch TV, or play any of the media, we were too busy hiking and visiting the town. The hot tub was like a dream after hiking one day 12 miles up and down Mount LeConte. And just so you know, the sleeper couch in the living room, which was my bed and I was dreading a sleeper couch, was actually the best sleeper couch I have ever slept on (not that I have slept on a lot of sleeper couches in my days!). I didn't have no bar in by mid-section like a normal sleeper couch. I am 6 feet 1 inch, and weigh about 190#'s, and it was just fine for just me. Don't know how it would be with two adults, but for one adult, it was just perfect.
We might make this an annual trip, and if we do, we will probably just come back here again. Vickie and Glenn answered every question we had, and made sure everything was good the first night by calling my cell phone and asking, which is very good customer service. Thanks again for letting us get in 30 minutes early, that saved our groceries from spoiling in the car!
Jani P.
05/15/2017
“Our favorite Getaway!”
Reviewed June 6, 2017 for a stay in May 2017
We have been coming to this cabin for several years and this is always our first choice! The cabin is close to Gatlinburg near Roaring Fork but you feel like you are secluded with only one other cabin on the road.. The wildfires in November destroyed many nearby homes and cabins but thankfully Bearway only had deck damage. This cabin has beautiful decor, comfortable beds and furniture, a beautiful screened in porch with a swing, table and chairs, and hot tub- we love to eat our breakfast on the porch! The owners are wonderful! The cabin has with everything you need to cook your meals, a pool table, cable and wifi. we feel like this is our cabin away from home.
Kimmy G.
05/05/2017
This cabin was awesome,the beds were so comfy and everything was in great working order.The cabin was spotless,the cleanest one we have ever rented.We had the pleasure of a visit from a mama bear and her 3 beautiful babies!It was the highlight of our trip!It is close to shopping or just bumming around.There are turkeys,bears and many kinds of birds right at your doorstep,you have your own nature preserve!Glenn called us the first night to make sure everything was going good,we appreciated that.We told him it was wonderful!We will be back,thank you for having such a clean,inviting cabin for us.
David T.
04/02/2017
Reviewed April 8, 2017 for a stay in April 2017
Arrived with my wife and two youngest daughters, and the pictures just don't do it justice. Even though one of my daughters didn't want to stay in a cabin, she turned around and decided it was the best place to vacation and we all want to come back. During the one rain and windy day we had, spent hours inside playing pool, checkers and chess with my girls. This cabin is quiet and remote without being too far from downtown Gatlinburg and some of the GSM trails. Farther down the hill saw some of the fire damage but that did not detract from our stay. If you get tired of eating out, the Kitchen and Grill are perfect for making your own home meals.
Donnie B.
03/18/2016
This place is excellent!!! There is a lot of Cabins in Gatlinburg, the pictures can be deceiving as to how close your neighbors area. This Cabin has only one neighbor, and has a Great view. Very close to everything you need. We will be going back and this will be the place we rent!!! PS: We had a large Bear on the deck, woke us up while it was bumping against the front door. They everything that you need right there (pot/dishs/utensils and such)!!!
Jani P.
10/09/2015
This is our favorite place to stay when in The Smokies. The location is perfect and although very close to all the action in Gatlinburg, you feel secluded. The cabin is always spotless, beautifully decorated and comfortable . Vickie and Glenn go out of their way to communicate with us and make our stay as wonderful as possible. The cabin is decorated for Christmas and Fall and we always enjoy staying here in any season. Wou Glenn and Vickiee are photographers and travel in the National Park--the cabin is convenient to visit the park or visit Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge! We love to stay here and can hardly wait to go back! Thank y
Jackie B.
08/09/2015
This cabin made our vacation! Everything was perfect.....cabin was equipped with everything we could possibly need. It was beautifully decorated and furnished. Surreal views from front porch and relaxing seclusion on the back porch....and the hot tub was amazing. The kids loved the games in the game room. They even had a portable high chair and baby gates to make life easier with itty bittys! We actually stayed an extra day to enjoy one more day in heaven! We couldn't have been more pleased. :)
Ann R.
10/26/2014
We first stayed here back at Christmas of 2010, and then again in February of 2012. Our most recent stay was for 5 days, concluding on Halloween morning. This cabin is nicer than the pictures! The place is immaculate, with every pot, pan and appliance one would need. Since my husband and I are fairly healthy, we enjoyed walking into Gatlinburg (about 1.5 miles to the start of town) and about 2.5 miles to the end of the national park. The cabin is isolated, but within walking distance to everything if you are able to walk hills without too much of a problem. Once we got there we parked the car in the large parking area, and rarely drove.
We saw a bear almost at the bottom of Parson's Branch road, while the folks in the next cabin took video of a huge black bear that crossed the road at the bottom of our cabin driveway.
I can't say anything negative about this place-it is so nice we are already planning our next vacation there!
A.F.
06/08/2014
This cabin is beautiful! It is a smaller cabin with 2 bedrooms, but it's very nice and updated. The entire cabin is all wood, inside and out, which give that true cabin feel. It is in a neighborhood-like area, but there is enough distance from other cabins to still have plenty of privacy. One of our favorite features was the jacuzzi hot tub on the private, screened-in deck off of the master bedroom downstairs. Another great feature was that all of the basic kitchen assesories needed to cook our meals were already provided. There were pots, pans, baking sheets, measuring cups, casserole dishes, pitchers for sweet tea/Koolaid, and plenty of plates, bowls, drinkware, and silverware. Another plus was there was great water preasure for bathing/showering. We have stayed in other cabins before with barely any water preasure, so this was a huge win for us. The owners have done a wonderful job making sure you feel right at home in this cabin. We will definitely stay again!
C.M.
05/25/2014
This cabin was even better than the photos -- super cute, VERY clean. Owners contacted us after we arrived to make sure everything was Ok. It has everything we wanted and then some -- wifi, grill, hot tub in a screened in porch, Jacuzzi tub, bluray player, pool table, board games. Wifi was sufficient to hook up my laptop to the TV in the living room and stream movies. It is surrounded by trees, very private. There is a nice view of the mountains from the front porch, with beautiful views of the sunset. It's very conveniently located close to the main strip in town, and many of the hiking trails in the smokeys. We did several hikes, including to the top of Mount LeConte, and it was SO nice to soak in the hot tub at the end of the day. Beds were comfy, living room furniture was also very comfy. Kitchen was stocked with basics (oil, mustard, a few coffee packets, tea, hot cocoa, seran wrap, aluminum foil) along with pots, pans, cooking utensils, knives. We mostly cooked our own meals, and had everything we needed. If we go back to Gatlinburg, will definitely stay here again!
Nurse Debb
11/19/2013
The cabin is beautiful. It's in a very private area and on a dead end street, so no traffic noise. You are very close to town. The cabin has paper towels, toilet paper, an ice maker in the freezer, coffee pot and tea kettle as well. There's a BBQ charcoal grill right outside. The hot tub is in an enclosed porch. Nice pool table in the loft and a nice Jacuzzi tub upstairs.
Jani P.
10/05/2013
Bearway to Heaven is located on a road with only one other cabin- very secluded yet close to everything, only about a mile from Gatlinburg. The owners are wonderful, have paid attention to every detail from the decorations to comfort, and the fully equipped kitchen. We love the screened in back porch with swing and hot tub and the rockers and view from the front porch. The cabin is always spotless and t we can grill out or cook in the wonderful kitchen We have stayed here numerous times and Bearway to Heaven is always our first choice when we travel to Gatlinburg. This cabin feels like our home away from home!
Dawhn C.
07/21/2013
This cabin is beautiful. It was the perfect size for our family of 4. It was very close to all of the attractions but still secluded & private. The hot tub is on a very private enclosed back porch. There is a lot of parking which is not the case at a lot of other cabins. Vicki was very helpful. We were very happy with our decision to stay in this cabin & will definitely stay here again if we get the chance to go back to Gatlinburg.
C.C.
01/27/2013
This is our forth time staying at Bearway to Heaven with the our family. Three adults, three kids. Gatlingburg is a fun place for families, and this cabin is in ideal location. Extremely close to Gatlinburg main street, but with the feel of seclusion. Located at the end of a street, up a hill no less, you feel very secluded. My kids call it "our cabin". They enjoy the hot tube at night and the many board games available, not to mention the big TV of course. We enjoy the convenience of cooking for the whole crowd and not having to go out for dinner every night.There is a real grocery store about 5 minute drive which is really convenient. Clean and friendly, we have always enjoyed our stays.
Brian and Vicki
01/19/2013
“Perfect Mountain Getaway !!” Bearway to Heaven is the perfect mountain getaway spot. The cabin provides a very welcoming atmosphere in a perfect location, the owners obviously enjoy providing a well-cared-for retreat, and the beds and linens are amazing !! We have stayed at other cabins in the area over the last several years, but our future vacations will be at BearWay to Heaven -- we had an amazing time -- perfect cabin in the perfect location. Even for the "Luxury Minded Traveler" - this is the spot...the hot tub at the end of the day with a nice bottle of wine and then unwinding by the fire was just what we needed!!
